Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Good Morning!


Our fabulous sponsor this week is


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 :)





Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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 
and see for yourself & why not join us this week, 
we love to see your fab creations each week :)


Thanks for stopping by.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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

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 :)

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

 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
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 :)

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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 
& 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

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Good Morning!


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

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

 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


Our wonderful sponsor this week is

Here's a wee bit of info about Heather

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 :)

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

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


  This little guy was one of 

 

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 :)

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

 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!

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 
& 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 :)


Wednesday, March 7, 2012

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 
you are in for a treat :)

Thanks for stopping by!