Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

I'm popping in today to share a layout I made using a new Pixie Dust Studio image called Uncle Sam.  We went to Warsaw over the weekend and watched the fireworks from the boat.  They shoot them off of the Truman Dam every year and, let me tell you, they never disappoint!  The display is always amazing and I got a most excellent shot this year!  WOOT!  I have used some digital papers that I made called The 4th at Grandma's and cropped Uncle Sam to use only his head.  I used a sketch I found over at Sketch~N~Scrap.  I flipped it so I could use my new fave pic of the fireworks!

Thanks so much for coming by to visit me today!  I hope you have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!

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!!!

Simply B Stamps Preview - Lifeguard Christian

On to preview day #4 at Simply B Stamps!  Are you loving these new Teen Scenes?  Here's the snippit that was  prepared and posted on Facebook...

Our fourth image is Lifeguard Christian, and he's ready for any beach emergency...although I'm not sure there is a cure for the pitter-patter of a young girl's heart when she looks upon this cutie pie!  I used some Echo Park and Pink Paislee DP for this one.  I followed the sketch over at Card Patterns this week.

Meet me back here tomorrow for another fun preview!  MWAH!!!

DICC #29

Good afternoon, friends!  I'm here with another round of challenges at Desert Island Crafts Challenge!  Today we are featuring an itinerary by Kelli Green of Cajun Stamping Queen. Remember to use at least 3 different items when you play along!

1. Follow my sketch
2. No Flowers
3. Red and Black
4. Favorite Quote (from movie, song, book, just your favorite!)
5. Embossing (any type of embossing)
6. Distressing
7. Metal Hardware
8. Kraft
9. Gray
10. Rounded corners

Here is Kelli's sketch for item #1...

I used a beautiful image called Lavinia Portrait from Simply B Stamps for this one and I love it!  Be sure to click on the link to see all the details in this stamp...stunning!  I used #s 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10.

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

Can You Digi It? Challenge 5

Good morning peeps!  I'm here with another challenge for the Can You Digi It? blog and it's got flair!  What is it, you ask?  PRETTY PEACOCK!  Use the following collage of awesome items to inspire your peacock project!  Be sure to come by and join us...Michelle is offering up a $10 store gift certificate to the winner!  :O)

I opted to PEAR my peacock with the image called Pears by LilyPink Designs.  I erased the striped pair in photoshop and used a color overlay on the polka dotted pear to match my peacock.  Added the peacock in front, arranged the sentiment that comes with the image set and print!  I used the current sketch at Deconstructed Sketches for this one.  I hope you like it!

Thanks for popping in today...be sure to drop by tomorrow, I'll have my first Pixie Post live and with sneaky peeks!

Snappy Valentine's Day!

So I'm a bit late in posting this, but you'll all forgive me, right?  It's challenge time over at Doodle Dragon Studios aka Dustin Pike's!  Jenn made our sketch and that's what you get to play with this week...just be sure to use a DDS image along with it!

I used one of the images from the December Members Folder.  Isn't he so cute?  Get it?  SNAPPY Valentine's Day?  LOL!  I colored him with my Copics and added some punched out hearts all around him.  I colored and outlined the hearts with a clear stardust pen by Jelly Roll for a little sparkle.  If I'm not mistaken, the DP is by Crate Paper.

You still have some time to join in our challenge, so pop on over and link up your entry using this sketch!  Mwah!

Maybe a Cupcake Will Help?

Good morning Simply Betty Stamps fans!  We're back with day #2 of the Teen Scene Kitchen Fun previews!  Today is all about Cupcake Lola!

Lola is all about the cuppiecakes, don't you know?  I used some scrummy papers from BoBunny for this one, as well as the Sweet Sunday Sketch over at Karen Giron's blog.  :O)  I'll be back to update with close ups...

Thanks so much for popping by, and as always, check out the SBS blog to see more glorious projects!

Steampunk Halloween Release at Simply Betty Stamps!

Good morning all!  I am so excited to share with you today!  Simply Betty Stamps now has the Steampunk Halloween line live in the shop!  These images are to die for...no joke!

First up I have Druscilla the Demon.  I used some Echo Park Apothecary Emporium DP along with some purple and dark red card stock.  I got the charm at Hobby Lobby, I believe.

Next we have Beatrix the Witch...I am loving her!  She is bad to the bone!  I colored this one with a combination of Copics and Prismacolor pencils.  More Echo Park DP and card stock stickers on this one.  I loosely used the sketch over at Card Patterns for this one.

Last image is called Lydia the Living Dead Girl.  I so love her outfit!  I used some MME Blackbird DP for this one along with the current sketch at Deconstructed Sketches.  The metal sentiment is from Making Memories.

Head over to the SBS blog and be sure to comment, comment, comment for your chance at a digital image...this'll be your only chance for a digi of these babies!  Thanks so much for checking in today!

A Spooky Halloween

Good afternoon everyone!  I'm hopping on today with a new challenge over at Simply Betty Challenges!  Today is all about gettin' SKETCHY with it!  Nah nah nah nah nah nah!  Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah NAH! 

Everyone seemed to go gaga over my digital layout for the latest release of the Teen Scene Halloween line, so I thought I'd make up another one for you all!  (May I mention that the Teen Scene line is available to customers as rubber only.  The DT get the digi version as a perk to being on the team...not to mention it's easier and less expensive on the boss!)  I used Mummy London for my layout today along with photos of my punkin carvin'.  Spooky!  I used the sketch over at Sketches in Thyme for this one.

We can't wait to see what sketch you use!  Check out the SBC blog for all the deets and all the inspiration pieces as well!  ;O)

Simply Betty Release Day!

Good morning everyone!  It's here!  Simply Betty Stamps' Teen Scene Halloween is released today!  You will definitely want to head over to the blog and check out the specials and then run, don't walk, over to the SBS Store to buy them all for yourself! 

I'm starting out with Lola Addams for my first card.  Oh yeah!  We have some of the Teen Scenes posing as The Addams Family...aren't they fab?  I used the sketch over at Deconstructed Sketches for this one.  The sentiment is from an ABS set.

Last sample for you has both Christian and Betty Addams.  OMG, are they not so awesome?  I decided to do a little digital layout using an old Halloween photo of my hubby and I.  I colored the images in Photoshop.  What do you think?

Thanks so much for coming by today!  Don't forget to check out the Simply Betty Stamps blog for your chance to win and get all the deets on the sale!

Day Late and a Dollar Short...

Hello, people!  Happy Saturday to you!  I am hoping that yours is more exciting than mine is!  ;O)  I came by to add a card I made the other day using the current challenge over Tiddly Inks Challenge - Reel Me In.  The day late and dollar short bit comes in the way of always using a sketch a day late.  I used Deconstructed Sketches #9 and they are now on #10.  Oh, well!  Jen's sketches are always wonderful anyway!  :O)

I used the Alice - Time for Tea image for my card along with some MME paper...I love, love, love this paper pad!  She has been colored with Copics and I sponged the background for her.

Oh, before I forget...I have a couple of cards that are being published tomorrow at Scrapbook News and Review's online magazine!  How flipping cool is that!  If you are subscribed, I sure hope you'll pop by take a peek!  :O)

Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing part of your weekend with me! 

Happiness

Good morning to all!  TGIF!  I feel like it's been a super long week!  Phew!  I'm here with a new challenge for Simply Betty Challenges this A.M.  Our challenge, should you choose to accept it, use any SBS image along with any sketch challenge!  Easy!  Super dee-dooper easy even!  I used the monthly sketch over at Graphicat Sketch Challenge...it's owned by our very sweet and talented DT sistah, Cheri!  Woot, woot!

I used the Max & Miller rubber stamp from the Everyday Teen Scene line.  I stamped it on kraft card stock and colored it up with my Prismacolor pencils.  I do just love the way it looks on kraft!  :O)

Come on by the SBC blog and play along with us!  We don't bite...hard.  >_<

Dad

Good morning all and HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!  I hope you are getting some time with your family and friends and staying safe!

I have some exciting news...I was asked to be July's Guest Designer over at Stamp Fairy!  How fun is that?  They have THE cutest bears and other digi stamps around.  Lenny seems to be my fave and I have used him today for my first post.

Today's challenge is a sketch...I just love me a sketch and this one was so easy to use!  Lenny Father's Day was one image I knew I had to use.  I made this card for my Dad this past Father's Day.  I added some lashes and bow to the wee one to make it look like a girl and she turned out SO cute!  Whatcha think?

Be sure to head over to the Stamp Fairy Challenge blog and join us for the sketch challenge!  We can't wait to see you there!  :O)