Sassy & Sweet Notes

High Hopes Challenge: Ribbon or Lace

There's a challenge being hosted on the High Hopes blog this week, and the challenge topic is to use Ribbon or Lace. Check out all the details on the High Hopes blog; play along!

Splitcoaststampers: Dare To Get Dirty 2012

Last week, I hosted one of the annual SplitCoastStampers "Dare to Get Dirty" challenges, and I thought I would share my card here, too! If you're a stamper, be sure to check out the forums and galleries at SplitCoastStampers. Lots and LOTS of fun and inspiration to be found there.

Greetings!

Greetings from the Pacific Northwest! I'm up north visiting Mom and Dad for a bit, and enjoying every moment! The weather is gorgeous, company is cheerful, and the resting is divine.

I only wish Alan could be here with me, enjoying the peace and quiet. Alan is home on the farm, taking care of the farm critters. (Miss you, Mister!)

Mom and Dad's cat Tippy says hello!

Testing 123...

This post is a test of my mobile phone posting abilities.

Quack quack QUACK!!!
*grin*

Surf's up, Dude!

How about a little beachy fun!? I'd sure like to be at a beach today... an Oregon one, preferably! I used my Beach Bum cling mount set to create this bright, cheerful card.

Hope you have a great day!

High Hopes Challenge: Summer Fun!

This week's High Hopes challenge theme is "Summer Fun" You will find all the details on the High Hopes blog. The challenge runs through Monday; join the fun! You might even earn yourself a guest designer spot on the High Hopes team!

For my sample card I chose to use Country Stand, Basket of Apples, Basket of Corn, Strawberries, Country Fresh, and Thoughtful Kimberly. If you're the gardening kind, here's hoping you have lots of summer abundance!

The Better Choice

I read this article today about the potential of there being more pet deaths from imported treats. It's hair-raising, to say the least.

If you're looking for a better, safer, and easy alternative for your pet's treats, I recommend this book:

Three Dog Bakery Cookbook: Over 50 Recipes for All-Natural Treats for Your Dog

I bought this book years ago, and am so glad I did! Most, if not all, of the recipes can simply be mixed by hand in a bowl. Even the recipes designed to be used with cookie cutters don't have to be complicated. Roll out the dough on a baking sheet and using a table knife just cut grid lines to create square cookies. No need to make shapes if you're short on time.

I like that I can easily substitute recipe ingredients (like whole wheat flour, and organic ingredients). And it makes me happy to make treats for our "kids". Who doesn't love cookies that have been made with love?

Need a low-to-no salt treat for your dog? Good luck finding one at the store! Make them at home instead!

Read the labels on your pet treats ... you might be surprised.

Our dogs give homemade cookies 4-paws up!

Happy Weekend!

Hope you have a fun-filled weekend!

Image: Lizabeth Biking Angel

High Hopes Challenge: SKETCH!

I'm this hostess this week on the High Hopes Stamps blog, and this week's challenge is a sketch! You will find all the details on the High Hopes blog. The challenge runs through Monday; join the fun!

Hope you're having a great day!

JennyBelle and a Touch Twin Challenge

Tomorrow is the last day to enter the current Touch Twin challenge (#TTC20 which happens to be a COLOR challenge), for your chance at winning free markers. I am the ARTisan with the current inspiration card, and I thought I'd share it here, too! Find all the details about the current challege on the Touch Twin Challenge Blog.

Hope you have a super weekend! We're expecting some cloudy days, and we couldn't be more excited about it! Maybe we'll get some much needed RAIN!!

Happy Independence Day!

Hope you and your family enjoy this day of celebration!

Cheers!

Image: Patriotic Flowers

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How about a little pre-Fourth of July celebrating? I made this card using my Primitive Folk Sheep image. The image is colored w/ a combination of Touch Twin and Copic markers. The papers are from the Sasparilla paper pad by October Afternoon. A favorite of mine.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend!