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Switch-a-Roo + Alter Ego

That's right!  The Lollipop Girls of Candy Shoppe Designs have switched design teams with the awesome DT at The Pink Ninjas for this next challenge!  

Alter Ego

Alter ego.  We've all got one.  Are you someone by day and someone else by night?  What's your split personality?  Show us your alter ego ---no matter how deranged and crazy it may be.  :)

What you have to do:

*Include some type of splattering on your creation (using paint, ink, etc.) and

*Make your title pink

This was my first time splattering paint (on anything). LOL  A paintbrush didn't work for me so I used an old toothbrush and flicked paint onto my layout.  I had splatters of pink paint in my hair, on my face and shirt, everywhere.  It got a little messy but it was fun and different! 

Superwoman

 

 

 Journaling:  My bad!  That's just my alter ego talking again.  I wish I could do it all but I can't.  I am human and I do have limitations.  I fail miserably sometimes but I will never stop trying! :)

Embrace your family, count your blessings, and enjoy your Thanksgiving! 

Much Love,

Sandy

 

Tiny Dancer

Good afternoon!  Okay, just out of curiosity, has anyone already put up their Christmas tree and started decking the halls?  lol  It's early but I'm thinking about doing that this weekend.  :)

Now onto my reason for this post.  There's a new challenge up at the Candy Shoppe.  It's called "Team Edward vs. Team Jacob".   You get to choose which team you want to be on.  I chose Team Jacob.  To be on this team, you have to create something with the colors brown and white (even the tiniest amount) and include a heart. 

Here's what I created:

 

When Brianna was 1 years old, nearly 2, it blew me away the first time I saw her standing straight up on the very tip of her toes to reach for something.  "Ouch!" was my first reaction!  Later I thought, "She'd be awesome in ballet."  So, when she turned 3, I enrolled her in ballet classes.  I remember other parents gasping as she walked across the floor en pointe that first day.  No cameras were allowed in the studio during practice--so snapped these sweet pictures of her one day after class. :)

 
  

If you chooseTeam Edward, your paper creation needs to include the colors red and black (again, the smallest amount will do) and you have to make your creation sparkle--so grab all that fun bling bling!  

You have until Sunday, 22 November to participate in this challenge.  Sure hope you come over and join us for this fun challenge.  :)

The winner will score this awesome "Bewitching" kit from Color Me Miki.  As you can see, it includes some of the new Pink Paislee "Twilight" line. :) Yummy!!

 

I must be going now because Brianna Boo is expecting a fresh batch of brownies when she gets home from school.  That's why you never "announce" what you're "going to do" because there's always someone there to remind you when you don't.  :)  It's like when you decide to go on a diet, announce it, and it never happens and then you hear, "I thought you were watching your diet!".  Haha!  Have a wonderful day!

 

...MIA...

Yes, I've been a little MIA when it comes to updating this blog.  Since my hubby's been gone it's been non-stop "things to do"...and just plain ole living.  I've had to make several phone calls to take care of things.   For instance, we have a sprinkler system and I had to call around and find someone to come and winterize it for me.  I have no idea how to do that!  Finding a reputable lawn maintenance service is another.  I'll pick weeds and plant flowers in my little garden--but I don't mow and have never picked up a weed eater. LOL   Why is this a big deal for me?   Why does Jeff usually take care of all important phone call "matters"?  I HATE talking on the phone---PERIOD!  Too bad I can't just text..LOL  Jeff, if you get the chance to read this...I just want you to know how much I love and appreciate you.  Stay safe baby...kiss, kiss. 

I want to share a little something with you that's part of a project I'm working on for Brianna's class.....

 

We did a little 5 minute photo shoot yesterday to get some pictures-- specifically of her making her best "scary" faces. LOL  I showed a couple to my mom afterward and she goes, "She looks POSSESSED!!!".  Ummm...yah, that's the point.  LOL

The above picture is as close to being spooky as she'll probably ever get.  She FINALLY decided, after going back and forth between like 4 different costumes, what she wants to be for Halloween this year:

Pretty Pumpkin Witch

And found this cute Cauldron handbag for her to collect her candy in:

 

During that 5 minute "Spooky-Shoot", I did manage to snap some super sweet pictures of her....wow, she's looking so grown up.  She'll be 5 in November..cannot believe it.

 

 

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Onto scrappy news...C.S.D. has posted it's newest challenge "Watch Your Language!".  Candy Shoppe Designs is NOT your AVERAGE paper crafting blog---and this challenge is proving that......once again!!    

You have to CUSS!  Bad words exist and well...we've all let it slip...so why not put in on paper?! :) You up for the challenge?  Come show us what you got!! 

Here's my take on the challenge:

 

Journaling:  Dressing up as a sexy cop on Halloween made me feel so Bad Ass!  

 

The winner of this challenge will be receiving a 309 Piece Collection Kit by Sassafras Lass called "Starry Night" from the Life is Beautiful line.  Much thanks to Jill Coody, owner of Memorable Seasons, who is sponsoring this awesome prize. :)

 

   
 
 
 
 

 
 

~Fashionably Geek~

Hey again!  I'm back with exciting news. There's a new challenge up at C.S.D. called "Fashionably Geek".   Honestly, I had way too much fun with this one and I'm sure you will too! :)

Here's the simple rules:

-The base of your Paper Creation should be BLACK. It doesn't have to be all black or even plain black, but black. With that said, you don't have to create a layout. It can be any kind of Paper Creation (a layout, a card, a mini album, an altered item, etc.).
-The title/journaling on your Paper Creation (should you choose to add one) should be WHITE.
-You must include a PLAID, CHECKERED or ARGYLE PRINT and
-You must include an APPLE. It doesn't matter how many.

Paper creations due:  Monday, October 10, 2009.

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For this challenge, I created two things.  What can I say--I'm a geek--and a Lollipop Girl! :)

Here's my "Sugar-ed" version, a sweet altered composition book:

 

And, here's my "Spicy" version, "REBELLIOUS":

Growing up and all through high school I was a geek.  I wore the glasses, played clarinet in the band, made straight A's, and never questioned authority.  I was even considered a "goodie-goodie" by my wild and outgoing friend Amanda. Boy, I made my parent's proud though! :)  Haha! Today (I'm still a geek)-- but I'm not as straight-laced as I seem.  People presume I am.  I may be cautious and play it safe in general but I have seasons when I'm downright rebellious!  I've done stupid things that make me wonder, "What was I thinking?!"  One of those things happens to be me taking these silly pictures---and then posting them on this layout! LOL 

 I went out of my comfort zone a bit on this one--can ya tell?  LOL  The masked polka dots, dry brushed paint, and the, ugh....silly photos of myself.  I was totally inspired by the "Fashionably Geek" poster---so...I tried to mimic the pleated mini skirt by folding my plaid patterned paper along the bottom of the layout. The lacing has significance too because I'm not as "straight-laced" as I seem..lol

  

 I sure hope you come over and play along!  The winner of this challenge is going to receive these super awesome vinyl rub-ons from E.A.D. Designs!   

Hop, hop, hippity, hop!!

Hello Sweethearts of C.S.D.!!!!  Ready for your 4th Simple Step in the Super Sweet 16 Blog Hop Challenge? 

Here it is:

Choose a single close-up shot of either 1 or 2 people for the photo you will be using on your layout.

Here's an example:

 

 

 

 Check out this oh so yummy blog candy that one of you lucky sweethearts will win!  It's  being sponsored by April over at Studio Calico!!  Drool......

Lollipop Guild Kit

 

Don't forget to head back to C.S.D after visiting my blog.

Good luck Sweethearts and thanks for hoppin' by!! :)

 

It's that time ladies...time to STRIP!!

LOL!!  Not literally, of course! :)  Lynnette is kicking off the launch of Candy Shoppe Designs in a fun way with the very first challenge being "Striptease 101".  All you have to do is use strips of something on your paper creations.  Here's what I created:

 

 

 

 

 

There are, however, rules!  Oh come on..it wouldn't be a challenge if there weren't rules right?  hehe :)

*You must use these colors on your paper creations with the cream color being the dominant color:

 

AND

*You must also use something with a golden tone to it.

There's an awesome sketch provided for inspiration if you choose to create a layout (but you don't have to):

 

For complete rules/details and more "sweet" inspiration from the other talented Lollipop Girls,  visit us here! 

Creations are due by 14 September, so get creating and have fun doing it! :)

Awesome...Crazy...Beautiful...NEWS!

What's awesome?  I'm still alive and I finally have a bit of time to sit down and blog! hehe :) 

What's crazy?  Oh, lots of stuff.  Brianna Boo is really sick!  Bless her heart--she's never sick!  So, we've been watching her carefully.  On top of that--I'm sick as well.    Jeff is on leave right now and so even with the runny noses, sneezing, coughing, and fevers---we painted my scraproom this past weekend.  We went with "Robin's Egg Blue".  I love it!   Now I just need to get my new furniture and I'll be 100% happy.  :)

What's beautiful?  And well, just freakin' awesome??? Today was the official launch day for Candy Shoppe Designs!!  And guess what?  I'm on the DT!!!!  Whooot---whooot!  Don't ask me how in the world I made it---the other gals are super uber talented!  It's really an honor!  So...It's official and I don't have to keep it secret anymore---I'm a Lollipop Girl for Candy Shoppe Designs!!

Our first assignment was to create an "About Me" layout highlighting our lollipop flavor nicknames for launch day---Raspberry Dazzle....that's me.  :)

 

 

 

 

Special Ingredients:

 

Cardstock:  Bazzill

Patterned Papers:  K & Company, Scenic Route

Fabric Patterned Paper: KI Memories

Lace Polka Dot Paper:  Creative Imaginations

Border Punch:  Fiskars

Flowers:  Prima

Chipboard Letters:  Zsiage, American Crafts

Glitter:  Stickles

Brads:  Making Memories

Pen: Zig

Misc:  Tulle, Thread, and Swarovski Crystals

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Ready for more AWESOME"NESS"??? 

If you haven't already---you HAVE to become a Sweetheart (follower) of the blog and participate in the challenges because one LUCKY person will win this GORGEOUS "Postcards from Paris" kit:

 

The lovely Wendy Rago, owner of Bad Girls Kits ,is this month's Special Guest Designer!  How cool is that?!?!  She's also the one sponsoring this

Grand Prize Kit!  So..if I were you....I'd hop on over to C.S.D right now! :)