Love of Country Challenge

Good morning, folks!  It seems I'm a day behind in my blogging, but better late than never, eh?  The latest challenge is up at the Can You Digi It? blog!  This week is Love of Country and Michelle has made a couple of freebie papers to go along with the challenge...check them out on the blog  :O)  Here is the collage to use for your inspiration.

I used the digital image called Curly Girl by KiniArt and colored her up with my Copics.  I also used my latest set of digital papers, The 4th at Grandma's.  :O)  The sketch is another from Mojo Monday...LOVE their sketches!

 Thanks so much for popping in today...I appreciate it!  MWAH!!!

Miss Rio Collection - Released!

Good evening all! Simply B Stamps were planning on releasing the Rio Collection of images next week, but with Betty being out of action, that's left the Simply B Stamp Store in the hands of Miss Rio and our fearless DT Coordinator, Suzi! They thought you might all want to have some new images to play along with over the weekend...they decided to release the Rio Collection today instead of waiting any longer.

I have 2 images to show you tonight and more to come!  First up is Ice Skate Rio.  Yes, another layout.  I know I have pictures for every occasion, don't I?  LOL!  This is my daughter ice skating (and falling) right near the ocean at Hotel del Coronado in CA.  :O)

Next up is Rock n Roll Rio...is she bad ass, or what?  No, not like the honey badger!  Way cooler than that!  Bwahahaha!  Watch her crack it!  I used the latest and greatest sketch from Mojo Monday as well.

I hope you all get a chance to see my late night post and go over to shop, shop, shop!  Come on back tomorrow for more samples!  MWAH!!!

Preview Day #4 at Simply Betty Stamps

Good morning everyone!  I hope you're all enjoying the previews of the new Teen Scene line of stamps at Simply Betty Stamps...these are my favorites, I believe!  So much fun!

Today we are previewing Batty & Betty...this one is fighting for the top spot on my list!  I used the current sketch at Mojo Monday for this one...I hope you like it!

Thanks so much for coming by today...more to come again tomorrow along with a blog hop on Friday that you won't want to miss!  Check out the SBS blog to see more awesome samples from the DT!  :O)

Preview Day 1 at Simply Betty Stamps!

Good morning all!  Happy Mother's Day to one and all!  I'm here with a new and exciting preview for Simply Betty Stamps.  We have a brand new stamp line called Teen Scene and these  are my new faves!  I know you are going to adore each and every one!  All of these new images will be available on Friday...

Today we are previewing Lynx and London.  What a sweet kitty, eh?  I also used the sketch from Mojo Monday and just squeaked in.  :O)

Be sure to check out the SBS blog to see all the amazing samples my DT sistahs have made!  ;O)

Hey Sugar!

Good morning and Happy February to you!  It's Tuesday and you know what that means, right?  Another Anita Be Stampin Challenge is raring to go!  This is the first week of the month, so that means something other than a sketch!  Anita has given us a color challenge this week...and it kicked my booty!

I used 2 stamps from the Rosie's Sweets set for my card.  I was going to cheat and leave out the pink, but I decided that the pink buttons and cuppy didn't look too bad.  I used the current sketch at Mojo Monday for this one.  Come on over and join us at the ABS Challenge blog for your chance to win!

Thanks for coming by today, loves!  Have a great day!  :O)

12 Days of Christmas Betty Style - Day 7

Good morning all!  Happy Hump Day!  Woot, woot!  Have you been following along with the 12 Days of Christmas challenges at Simply Betty Challenges?  We've now started day 7!  Our challenge for you today is...

"All I want for Christmas is... My Emos!"  Incorporate any Emo with your Christmas project today, and use this color combo: Purple, Lime Green, and Turquoise!

I used Merry Betty for my card and I am just loving the way she turned out!  What a fantabulous color combo Betty gave us to use!  Yay!  I used the current Mojo Monday sketch, Copics, PTI card stock, CB embossing folder, TH distress inks, CTMH snowflake stamps, Prima bling (on snowflake), DCWV glitter card stock, ribbon from stash, bling and snowflake from Michael's.

Come on over to the SBC blog and check out all the deets for the challenge and check out what the rest of the awesome team has for you to see!  :O)

12 Days of Christmas Betty Style - Day 2

Good morning, crafty bleeps!  We're on to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas at Simply Betty Challenges.  Here's what today looks like:

You're a mean one Mr. Grinch! Create a Chaotic Grinchy Christmas scene with any of the Emos!

I used Bahumbug Christian for my card...how could I not?  Look at his face!  I was originally going to make him green and grinchy as soon as I saw this image, but I never got around to using him for the release.  I used some hoarded SEI DP and a past sketch from Mojo Monday.

Stop by the Simply Betty Challenges blog and see what the other girls have been up to...and play along!

Christmas Emos Blog Hop with Simply Betty Stamps!

Welcome to the Simply Betty Stamps Christmas Emos Blog Hop & Release!

It's here, it's here! Christmas Emos Blog Hop and release day! Woot! If you came here by way of the fabulous Lady B you're right on track...if her post wasn't up yet she was having computer problems last night, so you might need to check back!  If you came by just to say hello (HI!), be sure to start at the Simply Betty Stamps Blog to find out what you need to do in order to win one of SIX fantastic prizes!  All these fun Christmas Emos are now in stock! But that's not all!  Echo Park Everybody Loves Christmas has also arrived! Check out the online store for all the goodies! These papers are going to look great with the new Christmas Emos!

The Christmas Emos are now available in both digi and rubber... but hurry!  The digi versions will only be available for a very limited time! Grab 'em while you can!

My first sample for you uses the adorable Elfin' Miller.  How upset is he over his outfit?  I had the perfect project too...I do hope you can read the journaling on my layout!  :O)  I paper pieced Miller's outfit to match the paper...the rest is colored with Photoshop CS2.

The second image used is Merry Betty.  What a babe!  She's happily on her way to deliver her gifts.  This is at my sister-in-law's house last year...never mind the photo of me.  Wow!  I do have a couple other layouts in the works, but it got pretty late, so I'll save those for later.  :O)

My last project for you today is a card using Prezzies for Lola.  This comes with Lola, the 2 presents you see and a really cute little holly bat friend (not pictured).  I love her so much!  Maybe because I was actually able to color some decent black hair (thanks Jen)!  The polka dot paper is the back of the argyle Halloween paper from Echo Park.  I wanted to use the skull paper, so what better to use than one that came with it, right?  I just colored 2/3 of the dots with hot pink and lime green.  I colored the twine to match too.  Damn, I'm clever!  LOL!  I used Copics, Echo Park DP, card stock and twine from stash, Stickles, nesties, CB snowflake embossing folder, Prismacolor pencils, OMS, pop dots, Photoshop, current Mojo Monday sketch.

Before I leave you I wanted to be sure you knew that there is a new challenge up over on the Simply Betty Challenges Blog!  Be sure to head over to the SBS Store too...there are some new steampunk style digis for you to drool over...and buy, of course!  :O)

I hope you enjoyed my projects...now it's time for you to scoot along to the fabulous blog of Linda!  Don't forget to leave some love for each of the DT members along the way!

Here is the full list in case you get lost:

Simply Betty Stamps Blog

Angela

Barb

Catherine

Cheri

Debbie

Eulanda

Gloria

Jennifer

Kim

Lady B

Lelia

Linda

Lisa

Meredith

Nicole

Patricia

Tracey

Betty
Simply Betty Stamps Blog 

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)

Wild Flower Patch Blog Hop & Challenge!

Good morning, love muffin!  It's time for a Wild Flower Wednesday Blog Hop & Challenge! Today the Wild Flower Patch is releasing 5 brand new images and 4 new to digi images. These images are a mix of Halloween and Christmas with a lot of cute Wild Flower Kid flair! You can find all of these new images at the Wild Flower Patch Store for $3.00 each, or you can purchase the entire digi set for $22.00. One lucky hopper who comments on ALL of the blogs and ends the hop at the Wild Flower Patch blog  and leaves a comment will win the ENTIRE new release!!!!

The Wild Flower Wednesday Challenge for today is to add STRIPES to your project! The stripes can be in designer paper, embossed or made out of cut sheets or anything else your creativity comes up with! The winner of this week's challenge will win ALL FIVE of the brand new Wild Flower Kids images! How cool is that?  Let's get to my projects so you can get to HOPPIN'!

For today's challenge {STRIPES} I used Vampire Rye.  Who can resist him anyway?  I love that his crooked smile shows just one of his fangs.  SQUEEEE!  I colored his cape with Prismacolor pencils and OMS...the rest of him was done with Copics.  The DP is (I think) is BG Eerie line.  The little circle sentiment is from Recollections by Michael's and says Spooky.  Ribbon is from my stash.

My next card features a brand new image called Pumpkin Lily.  She is definitely the cutest!  I think I love this one so much because I dressed up as a pumpkin when I was little...complete with pillows for stuffing!  :O)  I used the Mojo Monday sketch.  The DP is All Fall by Fancy Pants...talk about stashing things away!  I forgot I even had this.  Yes, I ordered it when it was released!  *blush*  I used some ribbon from my stash, Copics for coloring, Fiskars border punch, Nesties Labels 8 and, distress ink.

Don't forget to comment for your chance to win the entire release!  Your next stop on the hop is the amazingly talented ANGELA SOWELL! 

Here's the blog hop order in case you get lost:

WFP Blog 

Donna 

Annie 

Lelia 

Angela 

Jenn K 

Jacquie 

Jen S  

WFP Store 

Have a great Wednesday!!!

Introducing The Digi Shack's New DT...

Good morning all you love muffins!  Welcome to September!  I can hardly believe it's September already, can you?  Later this month will be my 2 year blogaversary and there will be an awesome amount of candy to be had!

With the coming of this new month also comes the Design Team announcement for The Digi Shack!  Yes, Toni is a glutton for punishment and has asked me to stay on again as a Senior Design Team Member.  :O)  Yay!  Be sure to check out my sidebar to see who else has made the team!

On to the FUN STUFF!  My card for today features a not-yet-released image by the talented Brian Lock.  You are going to be knocked out by these images if you love Halloween like I do!  Look for this image to be released in the next week!

The next card uses the current Mojo Monday sketch for inspiration...The more I look at this witch the more I think she's all sauced up!  She shouldn't be riding that broom around!  :O)

Visit the rest of my teamies and give them your congratulations on making the DT!  Feel free to grab the TDS glitter I made too!  :O)

New Find and New Challenge Too!

Good afternoon everyone!  After a restless night's sleep I'm finally here to post a new card I made last night.  It is from a new digital stamp company called Kenny K's Downloads.  Kenny makes the most adorably sassy digis!  I missed the DT call, but I'm hooked already!  Yesterday started their first challenge as well...Kenny K's Krafty Girlz.  This week's challenge is to use pastels.  I used the stamp named "Troublemaker"...very appropriate for me!  I also used last week's Mojo Monday sketch.  There are so many entries into the challenge already, I'm sure I won't be a winner...I just don't care!  How CUTE is this image???