As we move into the warmer days of summer, I thought it was time for a new look here at Sassy & Sweet. AND, what better timing than on my 1 year bloggin'-versary! My first blog post was June 10, 2006...and what an adventure it's been since! Thanks for joining me! Thanks for your inspiration, kind words and laughs!
The new banner is a watercolor painting I did with inspiration from all the wildflowers we've had blooming here recently, for this week's Illustration Friday theme "Your Paradise". The flowers sure are purdy this year! =)
Edited to Add: The new blog banner is in place -- if you don't see it, you might need to reload your page view. If that doesn't work, you might need to clear your temporary internet files, since computers actually store graphic files to pages you visit so when you return to the page again later, the page loads faster. And, if you do this and you STILL don't see the new banner... hmm... well, then I'm stumped. =) I see the new banner, but I use FireFox as my web program, and NOT Internet Explorer, or AOL, or Netscape, etc.
you know... I think you should frame this... is there a way to make gift cards out of it?? I know I would buy them!! seriously.... let me know if you make some cards out of it!!!
Posted by: AnneMarieZ | June 05, 2007 at 07:32 AM
Love your new banner! You are so talented...
Posted by: Marie | June 04, 2007 at 09:56 PM
Happy Blogaversary!! The new banner is beautiful...I will be very happy looking at that big orange and yellow corn/cone(?) flower that you used on the card you have for sale! Your coloring is soooooo fantastic that it looks real to me. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | June 04, 2007 at 02:13 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR NEW BANNER
Posted by: robin | June 04, 2007 at 12:11 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR NEW BANNER
Posted by: robin | June 04, 2007 at 12:11 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR NEW BANNER
Posted by: robin | June 04, 2007 at 12:11 PM
Happy Blog Anniversary! Love your new banner!
Posted by: Karrie Baker | June 04, 2007 at 11:49 AM
I love your new banner! I want it as a stamp set!!!!
Posted by: Janet | June 04, 2007 at 08:06 AM
Gorgeous! You have been a busy girl. Stamp release, pictures and a new banner!! Love it all!
Posted by: cHRIS | June 04, 2007 at 06:57 AM
Ahhhhhh!!! Love your new banner!!!
It's so summery and colorful and just gorgeous!
Posted by: Diane Lapointe | June 03, 2007 at 06:45 PM
The new banner is beautiful Anna...love it! The colors are so vivid. Thanks for all your inspiration - love visiting!
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy (stamper-c) | June 03, 2007 at 07:14 AM
WOW...I am speachless...this is just beautiful....WOW...I am in awe!
Posted by: Lindsey (jacksonbelle) | June 02, 2007 at 09:23 PM
I love your new banner and the new stamp that you have created. Both are beautiful! I have not been by to visit your blog in a very long time. What was I thinking? I have missed looking at your deigns.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | June 02, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Wow, gorgeous banner, Anna!!! Now, when can I buy this stamp from ya? Hmmmm????
:-)
Posted by: Holly | June 02, 2007 at 07:36 PM
Hi Anna!
Love your new banner. It would make a wonderful stamp. You are so talented! Love your blog, it always makes my day! Happy first year!
Posted by: Leesa Berry | June 02, 2007 at 07:24 PM
Love the new look! And happy anniversary!
Posted by: KellyS | June 02, 2007 at 06:04 PM
Wow! That is a BEAUTIFUL banner! Even more stunning since you drew it and painted it! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Amy
Posted by: amy | June 02, 2007 at 05:51 PM
Happy Anniversary!!with your blog and soon to be one year in Texas! Yes, your banner is just like you, beautiful and delightful--congrats on your successful year!!! Wish I could see you soon,(big pout). Big Hug to you and Alan.
Posted by: Lori W | June 02, 2007 at 05:24 PM
Congratulations on your anniversary! I love the new banner, I agree, it would be a wonderful stamp! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to be inspired by you and share in your daily life, I love coming here everyday to see new creations, photos, and to hear about what's going on at the farm!
Posted by: Kathi | June 02, 2007 at 04:25 PM
This banner is amazing, I love it, in fact I love it so much that I would love to see it as a stamp. Hint, hint, nudge, wink.
Posted by: Sophia Landry | June 02, 2007 at 03:57 PM
Oh my word! Absolutely stunning...Wow...will love seeing your blog everyday, if for no other reason than to see that gorgeous banner! This is definitely a KEEPER...Congratulations on your anniversary, well done! Barb g
Posted by: Barb g | June 02, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Love the banner. I really like the flowers a lot. Congratulations on a successful year!!! I hope you have many more because I enjoy visiting you on a daily basis.
Posted by: Mo Moss | June 02, 2007 at 03:28 PM
Beautiful new banner! Congrats on bloggin' for a year, I thoroughly enjoy your blog and your works of art!
Posted by: Sherrie | June 02, 2007 at 02:39 PM
your new banner came right up! love it! and everything else you do! can't wait to see the new stamps!
Pam
Posted by: Pam Sparks | June 02, 2007 at 11:21 AM
I love your new banner AND your watercolor art! You're amazing!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | June 02, 2007 at 11:11 AM
Love your new banner. I always smile when I visit your blog. It's so uplifting and inspirational. You're a wonderful artist, writer and photographer. Visiting your blog is what I like to do when I take a break from my at-home work as a medical transcriptionist. :)
Posted by: KayellWY | June 02, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Andrea | June 02, 2007 at 10:32 AM
I love your new banner. How appropriate that it is your own wonderful work. Beautiful, beautiful!
Posted by: Beth | June 02, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Anna your new banner is beautiful and so bright and cheery,love it. I love your stamps at Whipper Snapper too! Happy Anniversary on your blog!! It is always so much fun to read and your photo's are great.You are so creative.
Posted by: Konnie | June 02, 2007 at 09:48 AM
Happy Anniversary Anna! Thank you for sharing soooo much of your talent with us! It's been a wonderful year! New Blog Banner...Oh My!!! Absolutely, positively... FANTASTIC!!! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | June 02, 2007 at 09:48 AM
Happy Anniversary! I love your new blog banner and I can't wait to see all your stamps for Whipper Snapper. The one you showed is awesome! I love how you stack your animals or items on your animals.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | June 02, 2007 at 08:47 AM
WOWZA! That banner is so sweet, and fun, and playful, and eyecatching, and... wow! You really do the neatest illustrations... maybe you should sell some framed?... hmm....?
Anyway, so glad I found your blog - it's so fun to read and such a great inspiration (cards, drawing, etc...) and a great escape (farm, beautiful nature pics, animals)!
Posted by: Elizabeth Royalty | June 02, 2007 at 07:36 AM
Your new banner will be super! I love it already, in the small size! You are so talented!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | June 02, 2007 at 06:30 AM
I likes it, I likes it! So happy and summery!
Posted by: kathynruss | June 02, 2007 at 06:29 AM
Cute, Cute and more cute. Love the new banner.
Posted by: Julie | June 02, 2007 at 06:23 AM
Your new banner is just so pretty and happy feeling! LOVE it! Congrats on your one year blog anniversary!
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | June 02, 2007 at 05:53 AM
Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I love your new banner. It's so fun, just like you are, I'll bet. Heck, you live on a farm...you gotta be a fun gal!
Posted by: Angi | June 02, 2007 at 04:59 AM
Oh Anna, I absolutely love your new banner. Your watercoloring is inspiring! Thanks for always sharing your work so that we can be inspired.
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | June 02, 2007 at 04:31 AM
Love your new banner! You and your work are truly an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your creations! :)
Posted by: Pam D. | June 02, 2007 at 04:17 AM
I LOVE your new banner, it is beautiful!
Posted by: Debby | June 01, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Oh my gosh, Anna! I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your new blog banner(even though I can just see the little version in your post). Guess I gotta fiddle with those temporary internet files(I am so NOT a computer person). Sometimes I would just like to slip into your body just to get an inkling of all that talent floating through you! LOL! :0)
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Anette (snowmom13)
Posted by: Anette Eakins | June 01, 2007 at 08:20 PM
I *love* the new banner! I really like the illustrations you have been posting lately!
Posted by: michelle | June 01, 2007 at 07:47 PM
Absolutely gorgeous banner Anna! What a wonderful surprise! Your blog is always such an inspiration. Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Crystal Minkler | June 01, 2007 at 07:44 PM
oooo' I see the banner and it's pure eye candy!!
Posted by: hb | June 01, 2007 at 07:39 PM
Happy Anniversary! I love the new banner -- it's so you!! Love how it's one of your creations....
Posted by: pegg | June 01, 2007 at 07:27 PM
I am always so glad when I to come and visit your blog and sooo happy I did. I love your work and now a new banner, well what could be better than flowers!
Posted by: Jane | June 01, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Love the banner, it is too cute!
Posted by: Tara | June 01, 2007 at 05:48 PM
Well happy anniversary! Love the painting -- can't wait to see it as your banner!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | June 01, 2007 at 05:40 PM
Anna, I love your new blog banner. Wildflowers are my favorites. This would make a great stamp.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | June 01, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Love it Anna! So pretty.
Posted by: Tracy | June 01, 2007 at 03:34 PM