Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge and Blog Hop!

It is time for another Sweet `n Sassy Digi Challenge, but today we are very excited to add something more!

The Sweet `n Sassy Digi Challenge ladies are bringing you a Fun Blog Hop for our May Digi Release!!

While you're hopping, be sure to leave some love on each of the blog hop posts…One of the ladies below is a mystery blogger and she will be picking a random winner from the comments on her blog post!!

The winning prize will be the whole May Digi Release!! (The winner will be announced at SNS Digi Challenge Blog on Friday, May 25th.)

And now for today's challenge: 

Recipe Challenge

One ribbon, Two gems and Three different colors (plus neutrals)

Just a few things to keep in mind as you play....

Please remember to use digital images ONLY for the challenge.

~You don't have to use SNS digi images to play along but we sure do love when you do!

~Please share a link to your creation using the Linky feature at the end of this post. If the link feature is down, please add a link with your comment.

~When uploading to online galleries, please use keyword SNSDC54.

I used the new Cocoa's Block for my image and colored her in coral, turquoise , and green using my Spectrum Noir markers.  I pulled my three colors from the One Fine Day paper by 3 Bugs in a Rug that I used on my card.  My 2 gems are from Bazzill, ricrac ribbon from Close to My Heart.

Now, Here is the blog hop list for to see May Digi Release-Recipe Challenge creations...

• Cathy Wallington
• Ceal Pritchett
• Cyndi Bundy
• Makiko Jones
• Melinda Gleissner
• Meredith "Crafty Math Chick"
• Patricia Hays
• Stephanie Serrano
• Stephanie Wright
• Wendy Jordan

Every card you enter into our challenges throughout May, you will get one entry to be eligible for winning 3 digis of your choice from the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps store. Plus, if your card is used SNSS digi stamps, it will be two entries!! Be sure to play along every week... The more you play and/or use SNS digis, the more chances you get to win!!

Tiptoe through the Tulips & an announcement!

I woke this morning to a much warmer day and lots of birds chirping...is spring really here when we never had much of a winter in NC?  Hmm...

FIRST, I have news to share!  Did you notice the new blinkie in my sidebar?? I am now on the Spectrum Noir first ever Design Team!  How Exciting!! The website isn't up yet, so stay tuned for more info!  Here's the rest of our uber talented DT so far:

Cyndi Bundy (me!!)
Danielle Johnson
Jennie Lin Black
Kristine Reynolds
Mary Johnson
Taylor Usry

So I thought I would share a very springy card this morning that I created for my Stampendous! Spring card class (this Saturday at Enchanted Cottage if you are local!)  I used Tiptoe Fluffles, one of my all-time favorite Fluffles stamps, but then again are there any Fluffles I don't like?  Nope!

I colored my sweet fat kitty to match this fun spring paper from 3 Bugs in a Rug.  The mats were cut with Spellbinders' Wonky Squares.  I even hand cut the top of the butterfly panel to mimic the top of the square.

How adorable is he??!  And here's the bottom of the easel card, which is what makes it stand up.  The sentiment is also by Stampendous! from the Narcissus Perfectly Clear set.

And last, a little peek at one of the butterflies that I cut with my QuicKutz for Lifestyle Crafts Tag It Kit.

Here's the colors I used from an inspiration photo at The Pink Elephant Challenge blog:

Challenge List:

The Pink Elephant: inspiration photo

Divas by Design: favorite things (cats!)

Make it Monday: linky party

Sundays with Chrissy: animals

Totally Papercrafts: my favorite things (cats)

Cupcake Craft Challenge: going dotty

Sweet Stampin': layers

SImon Says Stamp and Show: anything goes

Sweet Gothic Kids Previews Day 2

“When it snows, ain’t it thrilling

though your nose gets a chilling”

Here’s a bit of winter cheer from Simply Betty Stamps! Day 2 of previews of the Sweet Gothic Kids Christmas collection brings you Ice Skate Sally! I just love her sweet yet sexy look !

Be sure to stop over at the Simply Betty Stamps blog today to see more samples from the DT and also to leave a comment for your chance to win a FREE Sally!

My papers are from 3 Bugs in a Rug, and I added lots of bling and shimmer: some Crystal White glitter from Stampendous! To her hat and skates, some silver Spica pen to her necklace and skates, and of course some bling gems from Bazzill. The huge fun sentiment is a new stamp from Stampendous!

Check back in this week for more previews! The Sweet Gothic Kids will be released this Friday at Simply Betty Stamps! They will all be sold as clear stamps, but you can also get them in digi form for 1 week ONLY!!

Challenge List:

Stamp Something: Christmas in July

Do you Stack Up?: Faux or Real sewing

Sew Many Challenges: Glitter

Thanks for popping in today!!

-Cyndi

Its Your Special Day!

***Post 3 of 3 for today! If you are looking for the Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenge click HERE. If you are looking for my Pixie Dust Studio Steampunk peeks click HERE***

Time for the new Inky Impressions Challenge! This week our challenge IIC#18 is hosted byKarita! We want to see some Amazing Lace!

Now remember anyone who participates in all challenges for the month of June has a chance to win a lovely "goodie bag" prize from our Inky Mama Nicole, and if you use an Inky Impressions stampon your creation, then you will get a BONUS ENTRY into the drawing! How cool is that???

And as and new incentive we will now be picking out TOP 3 for each challenge!!

I used this precious mage...Zoes Dress Up Day available in the Inky Impressions store. Isn't she a little sweetie?

These gorgeous brads are also from the Inky Impressions store.

My layout is based on Tracy Clemente's Thursday Sketch for this week at Eat Sleep Stamp. Here's the sketch:

You also want to be sure to check by the Inky Impressions Inspiration blog lots of new inspiration each week!

Challenge List:

Inky Impressions: Lace it Up (GDT)

Stamp Something: Pretty Papers

Sketchy Thursday: sketch

Southern Girls: Anything Goes

Don't forget to check out the rest of my posts today! Thanks for stopping by my blog ;)

-Cyndi