Simply Betty Stamps Preview - Tilly

Good morning, my crafty bleeps!  It's time for Day 5 of the Simply Betty Stamps previews!  Don't you just love seeing Christmas cards in July?  I know I do...it's a welcome sight when it's 100 degrees outside!

Today's preview features Tilly.  What a saucy lil gal she is!  Of course I had to make her with red hair...she's loving that hot cocoa!  :O)  I used some more of my Basic Grey DP...love this stuff!  The charm has a rhinestone added to the middle to match her hair along with some orange and white Divine Twine. 

Remember to check out the SBS blog...Betty is giving away free images!  Check back there tomorrow for the Release Day Hop and a new challenge on the SBC Blog!  Thanks for popping in!

Simply Betty Stamps Preview - Alex

Good morning, party people!  I'm back with another preview for Simply Betty Stamps.  This week we are sneak peeking the new Sweet Gothic Kids Christmas line and today is Alex's turn.  He is all ready to wrap up his gifties...the beautiful thing about this stamp is that you can totally use this image for birthdays too!  :O)

I used some yummy Basic Grey paper for my card...I just love this line!  He's been colored up with my Copics and I used a bit of distress ink on the edges as well. 

Be sure to check out the SBS blog to see more samples using Alex and tune in to the same place all week!  :O)  Thanks so much for popping in to say hello!

An Udder Birthday?

***Please scroll down for Preview Day 3 of Jude & the Rockers from SBS!***

Good morning people!  It's time for another challenge at Anita Be Stampin Challenges!  Today is all about the recipe...we had to use 3 designer papers, 1 flower and 1 trim.  I combined this challenge with the one over at Basic Grey Challenges calling for stitches.  Woohoo!  I feel so accomplished!  LOL!

I used some of my favey BG Oliver paper along with the Celebration Cooper rubber stamp set.  How fun!

Thanks so much for popping in on me today!  I appreciate the comments!  Be sure to check out the ABSC blog for all the deets and to see what the other DT members have made for ya!

Dad, I Adore You!

Hey everyone!  No, I haven't fallen off the face the planet.  I am, however, having serious car issues.  UGH!  I just wanted to remind you all that the current challenge is still going on over at Dustin Pike's blog...Pike's Playground!  The current challenge is "It's a Boy Thing!"  Make any project masculine and don't forget your DDS image!  :O)  Check out the post for all the deets!

I used one of Dustin's freebies for my card...isn't he cute?  He looks like he's having so much fun!  :O)

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 

Preview Day #3 at Simply Betty Stamps!

Good morning again, fellow crafty peeps!  I'm here with yet another preview of the soon to be released Teen Scene stamps at Simply Betty Stamps! 

Today we are previewing Max and Miller.  I have to say that I absolutely despise snakes...if you want to make a fat girl run REALLY fast, show me a snake.  That being said, I do so love this image!  It colored up so nicely!  I used some more of my BG Oliver paper.  His really red hair came out so good!  Woot!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team's creations by heading over to the SBS Blog!  Thanks so much for coming by!

Kidding Around with SBS Zombies

Hello everyone!  I just wanted to pop on real quick and post a card I made using one of the fun new stamps from the Summer Zombies line from Simply Betty Stamps.

I used Summer Zombie Christian for this one.  If you're a lover of zombies and zombie movies like I am, then these are the stamps for you!  :O)

You're a Great Friend, But...

***Please scroll down for my Doodle Dragon Studios Blog Hop post!***

Good morning everyone!  TGIF!  We have a super busy weekend with the holidays coming, what about you?  Tomorrow we're going to an "Egg Drop" where the Easter Bunny will be flying high in a helicopter and will drop 50,000 Easter eggs for the kids to gather up...doesn't that sound like fun?  LOL!  Then on Sunday we are having the family over for the traditional Easter meal followed by our own egg hunt for the kiddos!  Woot!  I hope you and your family have a great weekend!

On to the real reason for my post...it's time for another challenge at Simply Betty Challenges!  Be sure to head on over to SBC blog to get all the deets and hear about the prizes!  This time...ZOMBIE INVASION!  Show us how you get your zombie on!  We love zombies around here and I've used my favorite zombie quote on my card along with Zombie Lola.  Enjoy!

Thanks so much for stopping by  today!  :O)

Celebrate!

Good morning everyone!  I hope all is well in your neck of the woods.  I'm here this morning with another round of challenges at Anita Be Stampin Challenges!  I do hope you'll join us!  We have some fun changes that will be implemented starting this week too...regarding prizes.  Come on over and check it out!

I used the adorable Celebration Cooper for my card today.  The sketch was fun and created by our very own teamie, Jen Shults!  I used some BG Olivia paper and I just love it!  :O)  I tried to get a good picture of the ribbon since that's where my sentiment came from, but I didn't do a very good job capturing it...satin ribbon is apparently not my friend.  LOL!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I love it when you do!  :O)

Some Bunny Loves You

Good morning all my crafty bleeps!  It's finally time for another Doodle Dragon Studios Challenge!  We got rid of the challenge blog and are now doing all the fun stuff on Dustin's blog...be sure to check it all out as well as the other DT's projects.  Our challenge for you this time is Spring is in the Air!

I used a couple of the uber cute February membership images for my card paired with my fave line of BG papers...Olivia.  The sentiment is from a PTI set - I use this set ALL the time!

On Thursday Dustin released a new set called Dudley Grows Up.  I was a slacker and never posted my card.  Be sure to check out the new set and grab yours!

Eat More Beef!

Good afternoon everyone!  Another Sunday has wound it's way around to us again.  It sure seems like the days are going by faster and faster this year!

Today starts us off with another challenge over at Doodle Dragon Studios Challenge Blog!  The new challenge (that continues for 2 weeks) is all about Thanksgiving!  Use any DDS image and give thanks!  Link up your creation over on the challenge blog and you could be our next winner!  :O)

I used one of the cute turkeys  and added the sentiment to his sign, as it comes blank.  I used the current sketch over at Mercy's.  She always has the best stitching on her cards, so I got the bright idea that's what I was going to do too.  BAD idea!  I cannot sew for anything...look at it!  Yikes!  I'm not sure how everyone keeps the stitches all nice and even.  Just color me jealous!  Anywho...I used Copics, DP by Basic Grey, Bazzill card stock, Janome sew mini, button, ribbon & twine from stash.

I'd like to take a second to welcome Ted to the DT...so glad you're part of the team!  Jump over and visit him today!  Come on over and join us for the DDS challenge!

Simply Betty is Simply Awesome!

Good afternoon all!  I just spent the morning standing in line to get my driver's license renewed.  How much fun is THAT?  None, I tell ya!  But now I don't have to deal with it for another 6 years.  :O)

I have only recently found Simply Betty Stamps...they are so cute and definitely different.  Especially the new Punky Teens Christmas line.  I used Jimmi for today's card along with Mercy's current sketch.  I hope you likey!  Take a spin over to SBS and grab some funky stamps for yourself!  :O)

So, I'm having some issues with a few of the darker colors of my Copics.  The olive greens I used for Jimmi's coat above are the latest to do this.  It's almost as if the ink is oily.  I can't blend it, it just gets pushed around.  It's shiny too...hence the strange angle of the photo of my card above.  It's VERY frustrating!  My  friend said that I may need to refill them (even if they don't need it).  Unfortunately I don't have any of these refills.  GRRRRRRRRRR!!!  She said she's never had anything of the sort happen to her...have YOU ever heard of it?

Dead Dolls Anyone? + New Store.

Happy Thursday!  Dustin of Doodle Dragon Studios has outdone himself with the latest mini release.  If you love all things Tim Burton, you'll adore these "dead dolls!"  He's offering the set of 2, Jack & Madison, for just $1.50!  What a steal!

Bizzy Becs has a new store blog...she's got up some amazing candy right now too!  Be sure to check it out!  As always, check out all the candy I've found in the tab at the top of my blog!

I used Jack to create this fun Christmas card.  LOVE IT!  I used Copics, Basic Grey Jovial DP, Bazzill card stock, ribbon, ricrac, floss and button from stash, nesties, circle punch, computer generated sentiment, pop dots.  I also used the current Mojo Monday sketch.

Be sure to head on over and pick up your very own dead dolls!  :O)

Celebrate the Season

I'm late with my post, as usual!  LOL!  Just a quickie anyway...my very creative friend, Arielle, inspired this card.  I got the idea from a card she posted on her blog...SEE IT HERE!

Button, Button, Who's Got a Button?

Good morning, crafty bleeps!  How was your weekend?  I hope all went well and your ready to face the new week refreshed!

It's the first Monday of the month...you know what that means?  Wink Wink Ink's October Challenge has been posted over on our CDAC Group.  Come on over and join us!  Our current challenge is all about BUTTONS!  Use any WWI image and buttons on your creation to qualify for a $10 gift certificate!  Woot!

I used the newly released Season's Tweetings for my card...I immediately fell in love with this set!  I do have a thing for snowmen, you know!  I have to say I am thrilled with the way the card turned out!  I used real buttons for his eyes (they were drawn as buttons anyway) and a button on top of the flower as well.  I also decided to make a tassel for his hat out of embroidery thread.  Cool. huh?  I colored the image and sentiment with Copics.  I also used a corner rounder, Xmas Red Stickles, Tim Holtz distress ink in Walnut Stain, Prima flower, flower punch, Basic Grey Jovial DP, pop dots, buttons and embroidery thread from stash.  I used the current sketch at Taylored Expressions and I love it!  What do you think of my card today?

OTHER CHALLENGES ENTERED:  (So I got a little carried away!)
Aly's Sunday Challenge  - at least 2 DP and 2 buttons
Cowgirl's Sunday Challenge - anything goes
Gingerloft - glitter or bling
Paper Sundaes - something from your stash
Stamptacular Sunday - at least 5 layers
Oh, Alice  - use text as a pattern
BasicGrey  - sparkle
Catch The Bug  - anything goes
Crafty Emma - hats
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - anything goes
Sweet Stampin - punches
No Time To Stamp - something in 3's
Sew Many Cards - DIGI STAMP and anything goes
Totally Papercrafts - the great outdoors
Charisma Cardz  - christmas crafting
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - 3D
Cooking It Up With Katie - digi, some yellow and sparkle
Creative Inspirations - christmas cards
Creative Cottage  - bling
Penny's Paper-Crafty  - circles
Sisterhood of Crafters - at least 3 flowers
Anything Goes - going round in circles
A Spoonful Of Sugar - spots and stripes
 Creative Card Crew - flowers
Tuesday Throwdown - punches

Dare to be Sassy Thursday...

Hello all!  It's Thursday, and you know what that means!  Another Dare to be Sassy Thursday by Sassy Studio Designs!  This week our fabulous teamie, Valerie, has challenged us to use a sketch she made!  Just use any SSD image and the sketch for inspiration!

Challenges:
Dare to be Sassy Thursday - sketch
Basic Grey - color

Basic Grey Challenge...

So I said I would be back later with another post...and here I am.  Though technically it's now Saturday.  I'm pooped too, but I was working on a card...got sidetracked...came back and finished it...got sidetracked...blog hopped...you know how it goes!

I made this darling card for Basic Grey Challenge...a sketch.  I used the Sultry line and an adorable digi from Karen's Doodles!

Have a great night (and/or morning)!  I'll be back tomorrow with more cuteness!  :O)

Challenges:
Basic Grey - sketch
Pile It On - flowers
By the Cute & Girly - love
My Time to Craft - green plus one
Digital Tuesday - all things girly
Spoon Full of Sugar - spring
Simon Says Challenge - recipe
Cute Card Thursday - in the name of love
Susie's Sassy Challenge - hearts & flowers
Pixie Cottage - love
Fussy & Fancy Friday - dazzle us