Good Morning!

It's Sweet Sketch Wednesday time....

Our fabulous sponsor this week is

http://deidremosher.com

Formerly Shirley’s 2 Girls

Deidre Mosher Bio Wildy Whimsical and Seriously 

Sassy Art is definitely a trademark of Deidre Mosher.

                                      I have been in the business of art for over 25+ years. 

Starting out as a fashion illustrator, moving into Art Direction, 

where I did everything from print to TV...and eventually I found 

my way back to illustration. My art is just plain fun and my love

 of color is clearly evident in the designs I create. I'm currently 

licensed with a variety of companies...my designs are used on 

craft products, greeting cards/paper products, kitchenware, 

business products and such.
I am first and foremost an...Illustrator and Designer. 

 I am inspired by seriously sassy & bold colors, but also love 

the 'wow factor' of classic black and white designs. 

I'm crazy for stripes and dots, and they are a repeated theme in my work.
As an Illustrator, I work in many mediums and styles, ranging from the

 line art to pastels...having fun adapting them to the latest project. 

 I am inspired by some my favorite artists ...Matisse's use of bold color, 

Klimt's knowledge of figures and lavish attention to detail, 

and Gauguin's wild approach to his subjects. They are all so 

'awe inspiring'! I'm happiest when I am in my studio and

 starting a new project...making a mess, experimenting...and even throwing paint.
Any day in the studio is a great day!
I usually get an idea when I least expect it...so when the 'light bulb' goes off...

I sketch and sketch and sketch...(hence the reason I buy tracing paper in bulk). 

I always begin with a pencil and paper, and it evolves from there. 

My favorite part of the process?? EVERYTHING...from beginning to end.

Deidre is offering this weeks

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$10 GIFT CERTIFICATE 

 Today feels like a Monday to me. 

We had a bank Holiday on Monday, 

schools & most places of work were closed. 

My youngest daughters school added in 

a few exceptional closure days too, 

so I've been off work from last Thursday until today,  

I'm a tad confused as to what day of the week it is & 

I've been having a few blonde moments, 

so my card for this week fits perfectly...

I didn't want to make this image completely blonde,

I just left a wee streak of blonde at the front...

I can't wait to see what you create with this weeks sketch.

Be sure to hop over to the SSW Blog. 

The DT girlies have a gorgeous line up of cards to share with you.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Happy Sweet Sketch Wednesday!!!

May already, time's passing by so fast...

Our fabulous sponsor this week is....

"Stamp Fairy officially launched on November 5th 2010. 

Gerda Burghardt, artist and owner, creates cute and whimsical digital 

images for the young and old, inspired by her life, love and 4 cute cats. 

 You will find adorable teddies bears, young boys and girls, 

fuzzy little bunnies and whimsical critters. 

 Stamp Fairy has new releases along with a free image

 every Friday and Guest Designers each month. 

Please visit the store and browse StampFairy’s wonderful images. 

 We hope StampFairy’s images inspire YOUR creativity."

Gerda is offering this weeks 

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Just image all the gorgeous images to be purchased with this.....

Meet Molly

Isn't she sweet?!

My lovely DT friends have a beautiful line up
of cards to share with you.

Pop over to the 

Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog 

and see for yourself & why not join us this week, 

we love to see your fab creations each week :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Sweet Sketch Wednesday!!!

Our sponsor this week is 

the lovely Jodie from

Bugaboo Stamps

Jodie is offering this week's

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Everything That You Ever Wanted to Know About Bugaboo Stamps: 

As if raising five children in the frozen land of the 

North was not enough of a challenge,  

Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little Canadian 

toes into the world of papercrafting by opening an 

online store full of her illustrations. That was two years ago. 

Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies 

in digital images, and we're still growing! 

From seriously snarky to sugary sweet to sublimely

 soulful all the way over to the other side of 

the super sexy spectrum, you're bound to find all that 

you need and more to create your paper projects. 

Jodie works very hard to provide 

New Releases and Freebies every week!

If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you are), 

you can find Bugaboo Stamps stamps at Totally Stampalicious. 

And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT 

 for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug.

Our links are:

Store : http://www.bugaboostamps.com/

Catch the bug Challenge blog: http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/

 I had so much fun colourng this cute little image

Kidz - Girl Balloon

I can't wait to see what you create this week.

pop over to the 

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY BLOG

& check out the fab creations from my lovely 

Design Team friends.

Thanks for stopping by :)

 Sorry my post is late, I haven't a clue why it didn't

go live :(

Happy Sweet Sketch Wednesday 150!

Our sponsor this week is

The lovely Sally Ann sponsors 

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

once a month and we love working

 with her adorable images.

Sally Ann is offering this week's

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

6 FREE DIGI'S

Check out Sally Ann's gorgeous images Here.

For my card this week, I coloured up a 

Digi Stamp Boutique image that 

I have had in my collection for a wee while now..

Becky & Cake

Be Sure to pop over to

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

and have a looky @ the fabulous creations from 

the other DT ladies and we would to have you 

play along with us this week :)

Thanks for stopping by :)

Happy Sweet Sketch Wednesday 149!!!

Our sponsor this week is

Digi Doodle shop

Judy & Joy are offering this weeks

Grand Prize Winner

A $10 Store Gift Certificate 

Digi Doodle Shop

Digi Doodle Shop is the results of a 

mother and daughter’s love for the arts and crafts.  

 It was started a little over 3 years ago 

with a little more than 100 stamps, 

and has since then grown to almost 500 stamps.  

 Joy (the mother of this team) designs realistic images, 

while Judy (aka/daughter) loves the “fun side of life”, 

and create images with a cartoon flair.   

Having these two complimenting styles have enabled

Digi Doodle Shop to offer a wide variety of stamps.

 It is a real honor and pleasure to sponsor this challenge, 

and we look forward to seeing all the amazing creations. 

 We thank the design team for their incredible creations,

 and wish all the participants the 

very best of luck in this challenge.

 

Thank you so much for having us, 
and again the very best of luck to all of you.

 

Sincerely,

Judy and Joy

My lovely Design Team friends 

have a gorgeous line up 

of creations to share with you.

Please pop by the 

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Blog

& say hello :)

Thanks for stopping by :)

 Image - Digi Doodle shop - Teddy Bear

Other stuff - Pro Markers, Stickles,

 papers, ribbon, brad - My stash

Punch - Martha Stewart

Good Morning!

It's sweet Sketch Wednesday time....

Our fab sponsor this week is

Hi everyone!

 Sassy Cheryl here and I’m so happy to be sponsoring

 the Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge this week.

I have been creating graphics and have licensed 

my work to companies such as Kohl's, Hobby Lobby and Shopko,

 among others, for over eight years. I started creating digital images 

about twelve years ago. I absolutely LOVE to draw and always

 carry a small sketchbook for those times when a bit of inspiration hits.   

It's been a lifelong dream to become a working artist, and besides deadlines, 

I LOVE everything about what I do!  It really helps that I have a very 

supportive husband and son (they also can be my biggest critics!)

  

Through the digis I create, I’ve met so many wonderful, talented ladies. 

The projects they make using my images makes it all worth it.

 ‘Can’t wait to see what you will create with my Sassy images.

  

Thanks for playing along this week… happy coloring!

Cheryl is offering this weeks

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$5 Gift Certificate!!!!

Meet 'Cross eyed Easter Bunny'

I love this image, the wee rabbit just looks so happy,

 I have that same smile on my face 

when I see Easter eggs lol!

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a total chocoholic.

A few weeks ago, one of our local supermarkets 

had Easter eggs on offer, 

so I bought 10 to put away for nieces,

 nephews & the girls friends.

I asked Brian to take them to work, 

where I knew they would be safe from me.

I can sniff chocolate out from a mile off.....

Brian left them in the boot of the car. 

While I was unpacking groceries 

one day I noticed them & I took one.

I thought 'awk one will hardly be missed' 

my youngest informed her dad about my actions....

Brian removed the remaining 9 eggs from 

the car and hid them from me,

in his wardrobe!!! 

I found them & all I have to say is, 

I need to replace the eggs before Sunday :(

If only he had taken them to his office....

Please pop over to the Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog 

& visit the DT's stunning Easter cards.

Can't wait to see what you all create this week :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Other challenges I'm entering..
Love to Create challenge - Easter
Digital Tuesday challenge - 154 Easter
One Stop Craft Challenge - 176 Easter

 Good Morning!

We are enjoying glorious weather here in N.Ireland.

It's been 21 degrees the past few days, 

we rarely hit that in the summer months!!

I really hope it lasts until Easter...

so, its Wednesday again, which means fab challenge at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday!!!

Our wonderful sponsor this week is

Here's a wee bit of info about Heather

freshbreweddesigns@yahoo.com

I am Heather Dennis, the artist and owner of Fresh Brewed Designs, 

but first and foremost I am the wife of one amazing husband, 

mother of two sweet and talented kids. I home school and LOVE coffee, 

creating and chatting with my friends. 

 Fresh Brewed Designs is an online shop that opened in November 2010. 

We sell a wide variety of rubber and digital stamps as 

well as specializes in many coffee themed images.
It started with a dream and turned into something bigger. 

With the prodding of a very supportive husband, 

family and friends, with a lot of help and a lot of headaches:) 

 and a lot of lessons and prayers.... 

 Fresh Brewed Designs has become a place to share, create, 

laugh and build lasting friendships.

Out motto: Fresh Brewed Designs... where creativity is brewed fresh daily.

We always have a pot brewing, 

so stop by and join us for a cuppa whenever you want!!!

If you are this week's

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

you will win 3 of these fab wee images!!!

For my card this week, I had the pleasure of using this

sweet image called 

'Study Bible Time'

As soon as I saw this image I thought of my SIL,

Her bible & coffee are two of her favorite things,

I had to have this image to make a card for her, 

it's not her birthday yet but I think it's nice to receive 

a card for no particular reason.

We'd love to have you play along with us this week, 

stop by SSW & check out the details of how to play long

and while you are there you can feast your eyes on the

Design Teams wonderful creations.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Good Morning!

We celebrated Mothers Day here Sunday past.

Hubby & the girls really made my day so special.

Beautiful cards & gifts, breakfast in bed 

& a trip to Belfast Zoo.

It was a gorgeous day, the sun was out and 

we enjoyed a lovely picnic.

I feel very blessed having such a lovely wee family :)

It's Sweet Sketch Wednesday time....

Our sponsor this week is....

Sally Ann sponsors Sweet Sketch Wednesday monthly

& we LOVE working with her adorable images

If you decide to play along with us this week, 

you could win SIX of Sally Ann's fabulous images

Check out the links below

http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com

http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com

  This little guy was one of 

Digi Stamp Boutique FREEBIES!!!

 

I can't wait to see what you all create

with this weeks sketch, for some inspiration

pop over to the SSW blog & have a look at the

 DT Girls wonderful cards :)

Thanks for stopping by :)

 Good Morning!

It's Sweet Sketch Wednesday time.....

Arlana has another fab sketch 

for us to create with

And our sponsor this week is

A DAY FOR DAISIES provides themed categories 

of over 1000 fun and whimsical digital images, 

including fairy tales and magical mermaids, 

cutie kids, vintage illustrations, sentiments 

and lovely designs for all occasions!

Check out the links below.

ADFD WEBSITE: www.adayfordaisies.com
ADFD BLOG: http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com
ADFD FACE BOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Day-For Daisies/142905905744876?ref=ts
ADFD ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/shop/adayfordaisies

The lovely Tammy is offering this weeks

Grand Prize Winner

$12 Gift Card to ADFD Shop

Just imagine how many gorgeous 

images you could purchase with this...

For my card this week, 

I coloured up

Daisy Cupcake

I'd love a cupcake right now lol!

Be sure to hop over to the 

Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog 

& check out 

the DT's line up of 

gorgeous cards.

Loads of inspiration going 

on over there.

 Just thought I'd share this photo with you,

we had a lovely weekend away, on the 

north coast of N.Ireland

in a wee town called Portstewart.

Portstewart has the most 

beautiful beach called

 'The Strand' it stretches for miles.

It was a tad cold 

(11 degrees Celsius) 

but it didn't stop us, from

paddling in the freezing sea 

& climbing the sand dunnes.

We had a lovely relaxing weekend & 

enjoyed some long over due

quality family time :)

Thanks for stopping by :)

Happy Sweet Sketch Wednesday!!!

Here is this weeks sketch 

and our wonderful sponsor this week is

 

This weeks Grand Prize Winner will receive this!!!!

 Just imagine how many cute digi's you

 could purchase with this........

I had the pleasure of using this 

sweet little image callled

Clementine Spring 2

We have a bunny called Max 

& he is snow white, 

that's the reason I left 

this little bunny white.

I could see blue skies when I was 

colouring this image.

So when I was cutting it out, 

I positioned the image quite low,

so that I could sponge a blue 

sky behind her.

Pop over to the Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog 

& check out what

 the DT ladies have created with their 

Stamp Fairy images, 

you are in for a treat :)

Thanks for stopping by!