Wanna BE CREATIVE!

Valentine Release Blog Hop!

2012-01-06T00:01:00.000-08:00

It's finally here! Whoop Whoop! Time to release these cuties and show you our last image... you are going to Love her!

Big Love Gun Lola is sure to shoot you in the heart with loads of love!

Today we are going to send you hopping around to our DT ladies to take a peek at what they have prepared for you! There will be three people, chosen from any of our DT blogs for two Rubber Stamps from our release (sorry no digis for sale or prizes available this time)!

That's right three people will get the following;

Winner #1: Box of Chocolates Miller & Kitty Love London

Winner #2: A Heart for you Rio & My Heart a Flutter Christian

Winner #3: My Funky Valentine Betty & Big Love Gun Lola

So, all you have to do is hop around, leave a comment on all participating blogs including this one! Your name will go into the hat for every comment you have left! That means more chances of winning... the more comments we gather with your name, the more you can win! Who knows maybe your name will be chosen all three times! The winners will be announced Saturday afternoon!

Ok off you go to the hopping...oh and don't forget to come back here for your discounts!

Starts here at Simply Betty Stamps blog

Cyndi
Alison
Suzi
Rebecca
Lelia
Jennifer O (you are here)

ends back here at Simply Betty Stamps blog!

Happy hopping!

Now here are the wheels and deals!

Any six New Teen Scene Valentine Steampunks Rubber stamps for $42 use code Love42

Any three new Teen Scene Valentine Steampunks Rubber stamps for $21 use code Love21

Buy all 7 new rubber stamps; Big Love Gun Lola, My Funky Valentine Betty, A Heart for You Rio, My Heart a Flutter Christian, Box of Chocolates Miller, Kitty Love London, and Valentine Pals and get this little Valentine Betty Digi for free! She is available for purchase in clear form only!

Steam Punks!

2012-01-05T08:34:00.000-08:00

One of the many new Steampunk images from Simply Betty Stamps

This is Betty and Miller

Thanks for looking, don't forget to go to Simply Betty's Blog for more inspiration.

Happy Birthday Betty!

2011-11-10T03:00:00.000-08:00

Dear Betty,

I hope you have a wonderful and stress free birthday!

Big Hugs,

Jennifer

P.S. You should of came from Lady B and your next stop is Simply Betty Stamps

Day 2 of the 12 days of Halloween

2011-10-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday, well the geek didn't fix my frig. He said, "he didn't know how?" I said, "why do they not train you on the new machines or send me someone that is experienced. I don't have infinite days off to spend on fixing my new frig that isn't even a month old. " He said, "We can come on Saturday." WHAT? Do you really think I want to waste my weekend? Yeah right. Well, he said he needed to call is supervisor. I told him to tell his supervisor that I am very IRRITATES by this. He advised me to call customer service. By this time I was super mad. I just wanted him out of my house. Really just call customer service. Do you really want that? I don't think so because I will tell them how incompetent you are. UGH! Well long story short, he calls back and says that they can come out on Tuesday. I told him that it was fine but it will be on my time because I am not wasting another vacation day. I pray that my frig will be fixed today. It's a big inconvenience because I won't be able to cook (really not that sad. LOL) and I have my sons soccer practice. Hopefully they will be done by 5:30.

Anyways, today is the second day of the 12 days of Halloween at Simply Betty Stamps. Today's challenge is 2 Trick or Treaters. For my example I use the Halloween Emos. Mummy Lola and Franken Miller. They are available is clear stamps HERE. I used Jen's sketch from The Deconstructed Sketch. The paper is Happy Halloween by Echo Park Paper. The ribbon is from Wal-mart and the purple bling is from the Michael's dollar bin. On a happy note, I'm getting a Hobby Lobby! I am so EXCITED! Hubby not so much, LOL.

Challenges:

Really Reasonable Ribbon: Fun 4 Fall
Deconstructed Sketch No. 23: sketch
Bows 'n Berries: color challenge
Crafty Cardmakers - Cute with a Dark Twist
The Crazy Challenge - Halloween

Nightmare Before Christmas!

2011-10-14T00:02:00.000-07:00

YAY, today is Friday and I'm off. Although it's not for fun. It's because my new frig of two weeks won't make ice. Really? It's aggravating when you buy something new and it's broken as soon as you get it. I researched the problem and I found out it was an on going problem. If the company knew about the problem. Why didn't they fix it? The quality and craftsmanship has gone out the window. Anyways, I hope the GEEK comes early and finishes in a timely manner but I don't think it's going to happen because he told me he has never worked on this model before. YAY, I'm the guinea pig. I hope he doesn't break it. (It's his second time out.) Pray for me and Lord give me strength to have patience with this GEEK.

For my crafty friends, I would like to remind you that Fussy and Fancy is having a Fall or Halloween challenge the deadline to enter is October 20. Our sponsor this time is Freshly Brewed Designs! The prize is 3 digis winner's choice.

My card measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. The image is Betty Sally. She is from the new Teen Scene Christmas line at Simply Betty Stamps. I used Stampin Up Kraft card stock and Echo Park Apothecary Collection. I cut Jack out with my Cricut and SCAL 2 program (which is no longer available)

BTW,

Leave a comment on the Simply Betty's Blog for the chance to win one of these digi's. The winner of today's comments will be announced Saturday morning on Simply Betty's Blog.

Simply Betty's Deals:

Purchase the 6 new "single image" Clear stamps for $32.00 and get the Couple clear stamp FREE

use code: 6Teens1Free (normal price for all 7 stamps would be $44.50, now that's a steal!) or

Any 3 new Teen Scene Christmas stamps for $15.00 use code 3Teens15

Teen Scene Shebang Package:

7 New Clear Stamps $44.50

6 We R Memory Keepers Peppermint Twist Embossed tags $2.94

1 6x12 Embossed Peppermint Twist Sticker Sheet $2.99

8 Peppermint Twist Designer Papers $6.80

2 Die Cut Peppermint Twist Designer papers1.98

2 Peppermint Twist Glitter Papers $3.98

Total: $63.19

Sale price: $52.00!

Grab this cutie for FREE when you purchase the Shebang Kit or all seven new Digi's!

Have a great weekend!

Challenges:

The Sketch File: sketch

Shopping Our Stash - Boo Are You? Spooky or Orange & Black Combo
My Time To Craft - Orange & Black
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - Halloween
Anything Goes Challenge - Diecuts/Punches or Both ( Jack Skellington diecut)

Are you ready for Breaking Dawn?

2011-09-30T09:26:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for Breaking Dawn? I am. I can't wait. My inspiration came from the new Twilight movie.

Which I use for the on going challenge at Fussy and Fancy Fridays.

The challenge is:

Try a New Technique
Click here to go to the current challenge and enter!

The winner wil receive 4 digi stamps of their choice

from the sponsor Meljen's Designs

My example for the challenge is a window card.

I made this card for my Twilight addiction.

I think I will send this to my friend that is also a Twilight addict.

She'll love it.

Go Team EDWARD!

inside

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Mine will be full of soccer and classic cars.

YAY, it's FRIDAY!

Challenges:

Pixie Dust Challenge: movie or book for inspiration

Burton Chibis on the loose!

2011-09-27T07:52:00.000-07:00

Who was asking for Edward Scissorhands? Here he is! Is he not the Ca-YUT-est!! I love Johnny Depp, how could I not have and Edward right?

All seven new Clear Stamp Chibis for $36.00 use code 7Chibis36

Four new Clear Stamp Chibis for $20.00 use code 4Chibis20

Two new Clear Stamp Chibis for $10.00 use code 2Chibis10

Don't forget these are also available in digi for for a limited time... one week to be exact!

Of course I have a new little surprise for you... purchase any four or more of the Chibis Clear stamps, or all seven digi stamps, and get this cutie for free! She is available in digi form, but why not get her for free since you know you want the chibis too right? **WINK, WINK**

Now onto the prizes... as you all know I just ask you give my DT some loving and leave some love here on this blog too! Three winners will be chosen for one of these digis! I hope you are all enjoying my releases and look forward to many more! There's so much in my brain that I want to put out there, hope you all stick with me for just a few more months... I have great stuff in store!

BTW:

I used Crafty Sprouts Sketch Challenge to create my card.

Happy Friday

2011-09-02T09:34:00.000-07:00

YAY! Today is Friday and I have a four day weekend. WAHOO! Although, I have nothing planned. I am looking forward to sleeping in. You know I value my sleep. After this weekend my life is going to change BIG time. My husband is switching positions. 14 of our 15 years of marriage, he has worked swing shift. I don't even know what a normal 9-5 job is like with him. It's going to be weird and it will take time to adjust but it will be great for our family. The kids are excited because we really didn't see him until Friday after 3p.m. I felt like a single mom. Well, my single mom days are over.

Today I would like to remind my crafty friends that fussy and fancy is having a sketch challenge that runs until September 8. There are a few entries which means that it's a better chance to win the prize. Our sponsor is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. One lucky participant is going to win 3 digi stamps of their choice.

Here is my example of our sketch challenge. I used the new Teen Scene Back to School image from Simply Betty Stamps. Isn't he cute. He looks overwhelmed. I can relate. LOL!

The card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". I used Echo Park's Little Boy paper. The card stock used was Bazzill and Stampin Up. The 3 star brads I used are from Oriental Trading Co.

Thanks for looking and I hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend.

Challenges:

Desert Island Crafters: dimension, add a little green, and kraft paper

Charisma Cardz - 3E, C10 – Anything goes

Crazy Amigo Challenge - Back to School

Creative Card Crew - 2W - Anything Goes

The Stamping Boutique 2W -#14 Back to School

Back to School!

2011-08-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

I'm sure everyone is sad that summer is over or almost over. My children started school August 3rd. Yes you read right, August 3. I know it's early. I wasn't ready. They weren't ready but what are we going to do. What I'm doing is getting ready for teacher gifts. You can't have enough of them. Especially, when you have several children is school. Today I will be previewing the new Back to School line from Simply Betty Stamps. I think they are super cute and are totally out of the box.

This is mad scientist Christian

The card measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2. The card stock is Bazzill and Stampin Up. The sentiment is from Inspired Stamps. I love it. I want to use it for everything. I'm not though. The paper is Echo Park. The line is Playground. I got it from Simply Betty Stamps. I hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday. Don't forget to check out the other design team members' creations HERE

Challenges:

Allsorts: back to school

Challenge Up your life: Something for a man

Crazy 4 Challenges: Male themed card

Just Us Girls: Bakc to School

Wee Memories: Back to School

Simon Says Stamp: sketch

Happy Monday or not?

2011-08-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday. Well is any Monday happy? Hahaha. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. This weekend my daughter started on her first commission. She is painting a Super Mario Bros. mural in her Godmother's laundry room. She is so excited. The outline is finished and next week the painting begins. I will keep you updated and pictures will be posted.

Well speaking of artsy girls. Simply Betty Stamps has a new line of Back to School Teen Scene stamps and Artist London reminds me of my daughter Jennica. She loves to draw dragons and she has a passion for sweets. Cupcakes and ice cream are her weakness. I had to make something with this image.

Isn't she cute?! Totally my Jennica. Her hair is even wavy but she hates it. LOL! I actually made a HUGE card. It measures 5X8. I have no idea where I will get an envelope to fit this card. Maybe I can get one from the store. Just kidding. I used Echo Park Summer time paper and stickers. The colored card stock is bazzill and the white card stock is Georgia Pacific. The bling on the ice cream cone was from the dollar bin at Michael's. Overall, I really like the way this card came out and it's a perfect representation of my Jennica. Don't forget to check out the what the other design team members created. HERE

Challenge:
The sweeting Thing: sketch (flipped it)
Stamp Something: back to school
Totally Paper Crafts: back to school
Paper Play Challenges: back to school

Let's Get Sketchy

2011-08-26T07:52:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!

I am happy it's Friday but today is going to be a scorcher. Overall, we had a mild summer but now it's here and in full force. Anyways, I hope it ends soon because I'm ready for Fall. Although, I'm not ready for the time change and shorter nights. Well, we can't have everything. LOL!

Today at Simply Betty Challenges This week's challenge is Getting Sketchy with it: pick any sketch from any sketch challenge and combine it with one of her images (or any other company's image, but she does love to see SBS images being used)! Here is my example of the challenge. The sketch I used was from Deconstructed Sketches. I used the new Teen Scene Halloween line: Mummy Lola. The sentiment is from Stampinsanity's Simply Supernatural set.

The card measures a little under 6". I used Echo Park Paper Trick or Treat. I found it at Keep it simple scrapbooks for $.63 a sheet. Bargain HUH? The card stock is Stampin Up and Bazzill. I think I am loving Bazzill paper now. I am no longer a Stampin Up card stock snob. hahaha! On that note, I hope everyone as a wonderful weekend and I am ready to sleep in because I love my sleep.

Happy Anniversary Addams Style!

2011-08-23T09:22:00.000-07:00

OMG, two posts in a row. I know it's crazy but I really would like to get back to posting regularly. Darn Facebook. Yes let's use that as an excuse. Anyways, today is the second preview day of Simply Betty's new Teen Scene Halloween line. This is the Addams couple.

The card measures 5 1/2 x 51/2. I used the retired Stampin Up paper Rockabilly. I love this paper I wish I could get my hot little hands on some more of this stuff. (Wishful thinking I know.) I used Peach spica marker on their hair which is hard to photograph but I think you can see it somewhat. Last but not least, the sentiment is from Stampinsanity Simply Super natural set.

Overall, I like the way the card turned out and I will be using it for my in-laws anniversary. They will be married for 39 years on the 26 of this month. Wow, that is crazy to be with someone for that long. These days couples can't stay together for 39 days. LOL! I can't even image spending 39 years with my hubby. Hahahaha

Anyways,

So while the offer still stands and before Betty changes her mind, you can pick up the:

The Teen Scene Halloween complete set w/ paper for $55. HERE

Awesome deal right?

Don't forget to see the other design teams projects and don't forget to comment. You can have a chance to win some stamps.

More Deals:

All six new solo stamps (Addams Portrait, Addams Couple, and Group shot not part of this discount)

for $36.00 use code 6Teens36

Any three new solo stamps (Addams Portrait, Addams Couple, and Group shot not part of this discount) for $18 used code 3Teens18

All three of the combined stamps; Addams Couple, Group Shot, and Addams Portrait for $19.00

use code Addams19

A New Preview for Simply Betty Stamps

2011-08-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

Sorry I haven't been around lately. I think I'm kind of burnt out. I'm slowly getting my crafty groove back. Today I will be showcasing the new Teen Scene Halloween image Evil Queen Rio from Simply Betty Stamps. Although, I don't think she looks evil at all. She looks super cute. She reminds me of my Jennica when she was little and loved to wear frilly dresses. She loved the princesses and especially Minnie Mouse. Anyways, I better stop. I created this card for the Fussy and Fancy Friday challenge. Use at least 3 embellishments. Our sponsors this week are Digi's With Attitude! and Inspired Stamps. Inspired Stamps was generous enough to give our design team a stamp to play with. I choose a sentiment "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13. I love this scripture. It helps me in hard times and it's inspirational. I thought it would go perfect with this image because it looks like she's dreaming to be a princess.

The card measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2. The card stock is bazzill and Stampin Up. I use Echo Park Paper from the Little Girl line. Although, you can't see it at all. The ribbon is Stampin Up and the sketch is from Deconstructing Sketches. I hope I didn't leave anything out. If I did forgive me. Don't forget to check out the other Simply Betty girls to see their wonderful creations and stay tuned for more previews tomorrow.

The Sketchy Steampunk

2011-07-16T16:44:00.000-07:00

So anyone wonder what a steampunk is? Well I did. I googled it and now I'm fascinated.

Wikipedia said,

Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, alternate history, and speculative fiction that came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s.^[1] Steampunk involves a setting where steam power is still widely used—usually the Victorian era Britain—that incorporates elements of either science fiction or fantasy. Works of steampunk often feature anachronistic technology or futuristic innovations as Victorians may have envisioned them; based on a Victorian perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, art, etc. This technology may include such fictional machines as those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne.

Other examples of steampunk contain alternative history-style presentations of such technology as lighter-than-air airships, analog computers, or such digital mechanical computers as Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace's Analytical engine.

Steampunk is sometimes compared to cyberpunk, although apart from the shared origins of the name, they have almost nothing in common. Their time period and level of technology are different and steampunk settings also tend to be less dystopian.^{[citation needed]}

Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk.

Interesting right?
Anyways, here is my steampunk inspired card.

I just love Steampunk Rio from Simply Betty Stamps. I wish there were more but we won't get into that.

Challenges:

I used Cheri's sketch form Graphicat Sketches. I love her sketches.
I also used Desert Island Crafter's itinerary: steampunk (image) , asian (color combo), & die cuts.

About the card:

Card measures at 5 1/4 X 5 1/4: black polka dot paper 5X5, the wider rectangle (card stock 2 1/4 X 4 1/4, DSP is 2 X 4), the narrow rectangles (card stock 1 X 4 1/4, DSP 3/4 X 4 1/4)
I used Echo Park Paper For the Record kit (includes the stickers I used). I think it has a great retro feel that is prefect for the steampunk inspiration.
I used my nesties to cut the ovals and for everything else I used my Tonic Paper cutter.

Materials:

As usually everything came from Simply Betty Stamps: Paper, stickers and Steam Punk image.

ROCK ON to Friday: TGIF!

2011-07-01T00:02:00.000-07:00

Good morning! It is time for another Fussy and Fancy challenge!

Our new challenge is this sketch designed by Cheri AKA Graphicat. If you enjoy this sketch you can find more here.

The sponsor is Simply Betty Stamps, and she is offering our random winner 6 digi's from the new Jude and the Rockers line! Here's an example of these super-cute stamps!

Jude

Brittany

Oscar

I used Echo Park Paper: Little Boy, Playground, and Summer Days which can be purchased at Simply Betty Stamps. Right now is a perfect time to buy some Echo Park Paper. Betty is having an 50% off sale. That's .42¢ a sheet. Can't beat that. Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend and try not to eat too much.

Have a Great Summer! Love, Jennifer

2011-06-24T00:02:00.000-07:00

Hello, I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer.

I really haven't been around lately. I haven't felt crafty lately. Anyone else feeling that way? Although, I have been busy. Anyone heard of Pinterest? OMG, I am totally addicted. I love it. I am finding so many wonderful recipes and inspiration that I can't stop looking. LOL! I did break away to make this card for the Fussy and Fancy challenge: Case the DT. I think the rest of the DT really made it difficult. I wouldn't want to case them but that's me. Anyways, I hope you play along. Oh ya, if you are wondering, I used Echo Park Splash. I got it at Simply Betty's Stamps and the images are Simply Betty's Stamps Summer Emos.

Happy Birthday Simply Betty Stamps!

2011-06-01T15:48:00.001-07:00

Wow, I can't believe that a year ago I was drooling over the new Simply Betty's Emo Images.

Waiting to get my hot little hands on those quirky images.

Now, I'm on her design team and WOW does she keep me busy.

But the best part is, Betty and I have become GREAT friends.

Crazy HUH?

To be blogging and find a friend that is so close. PRICELESS!

Anyways, I would like to show everyone some of the cards I have made with her wonderful images.

My first SBS card using Everyday London

The card that got me on the design team

I used Back to School Christian.

One of my favorite Halloween Emo images.

One of my favorite Christmas Emos. This is Merry Betty.

These two Emos crack me up! It's Valentine's Rio and Back to School Miller.

It's that cool. The lines are inter changeable.

Look at this one. Halloween Betty image for Christmas, What?!

Mix and match. You can't go wrong.

Lastly, the 50's Emos will be the last line of these images. Although they are not the least.

Thank you Betty for the wonderful inspiration.

I value our friendship and I wish you success going into year 2!

Happy Birthday Simply Betty Stamps!

Order Up!

2011-05-27T12:02:00.000-07:00

I wish everyone a wonderful long weekend. It looks like it's going to be beautiful.

I just want to remind all my crafty friends that Simply Betty's 50's Emos are in stores today and don't forget to play in Fussy and Fancy Challenge.

It's a recipe: 3 different designer paper, 2 embellishments, and ribbon.

I used Echo Park Paper For the Record

and of course a Simple Betty image: the new 50's Waitress Betty.

The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon

The two embellishments I used was:

the stickers from For the Record collection and some pearls for her bracelet.

You can get it all @ Simply Betty's online store. HERE!

Don't forget to check out the other design team members' creations .

Thanks for looking and have a wonderful long weekend!

How many hoops can you do?

2011-05-24T00:02:00.000-07:00

Today Simply Betty is previewing Hula Hoop Rio of the 50's Emos. Unfortunately, this is the last set of her Emo stamp line. Don't worry, their will be new images to replace these wonderful Emos.

Now lets introduce 50's Hula Hoop Rio. How many hula hoops can you do? Me, I can probably do one definitely not two.

I used Echo Park Paper For the Record and of course a Simple Betty image.

You can get it all @ Simply Betty's online store. HERE!

Don't forget to check out the other design team members creations .

Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!

2011-05-22T00:02:00.000-07:00

Today Simply Betty is previewing the last set of her Emo stamp line, well these Emos anyway.

50's London is here to cheer just for you! Look at those pom poms!

I used Echo Park Paper For the Record and of course a Simple Betty image.

You can get it all @ Simply Betty's online store. HERE!

FYI, my daughter Jennica made the clay skull.

Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!

Welcome to our S&S and SBS hop!

2011-05-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our S&S and SBS hop! This month Betty of Simply Betty Stamps is sponsoring Smeared and Smudged and they have some awesome challenges going on over there for the month! This hop being one of the fun events!

So please check out all the fun activities going on over at Smeared and Smudged just click

on the two below:

the Blog or the Forum

(If you started here please start at the beginning with Betty)

Here's my card for the Hop!

I got my inspiration from the show Bizarre Foods.

My family loves to watch Bizarre Foods with Andrew Richmann. It's on the travel channel. If you haven't heard of it, well he eats the delicacies of around the world. Which I'm sad to say that I wouldn't eat any of it. Looks gross. YUCK!

Anyways, your next stop is:

Suzi

Just in case you get lost here is the hop list. Happy Hopping!

Start here with moi: Scrappy Betty:

http://scrappybetty.blogspot.com/

Terra:

http://www.moresmearedink.blogspot.com

Tori:

http://ndustrial-lemon.blogspot.com/

Alison

http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Kelli

http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com/

Black Dragon:

http://lynsblogger.blogspot.com/

Lady B

http://www.ladybrayton71.blogspot.com/

Kapree:

http://kc-consultant.blogspot.com/

Sugar

http://sugscardsnmore.blogspot.com/

Dianne:

http://dkspinner.blogspot.com/

Paula

http://www.whatspeaks2myheart.wordpress.com

Helen:

http://cromscubbyhole.blogspot.com/

Cheri:

http://graphicatcreations.blogspot.com/

Nicole:

http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/

Jennifer

http://wannabecr8tive.blogspot.com/

Suzi:

http://www.mrsweyremaster.blogspot.com/

Teen Scene Blog Hop

2011-05-13T22:19:00.000-07:00

Two for one.

I forgot to post Batty Betty.

Happy hopping! Next stop:

Juanita

After you hop come back here tell me which was your favorite and why... do any of these remind you or yourself or someone in your family? Any funny story behind that? Let me know for your chance to win one of the following:

1st Prize: Lynx & London and Louie & Lola rubber stamps

2nd Prize: Max & Miller and Batty & Betty rubber stamps

3rd Prize: Raven & Rio and Chaos & Christian rubber stamps

4th Prize: Sassy Witch Mina and Pumpkin Queen Lucy rubber stamps

Need some discounts? Of course you do so here we go:

All 8 new Rubber stamps: 6 Teen Scene, 2 Victorian Halloween rubber stamps for $50 use code: TSVH50

Any 6 New Teen Scene or Victorian Halloween rubber stamps for $38.00 used code TSVH38

Any 4 New Teen Scene or Victorian Halloween rubber stamps for $25.00 used code TSVH25

Any 2 New Teen Scene or Victorian Halloween rubber stamps for $12.75 used code TSVH1275

Now time to hop along and check out Chaos and Christian!

Start: Betty

Barb

Carla

Cheri

Jennifer (here)

Nicole

Suzi

Tracey

You Make Me Smile!

2011-05-08T00:02:00.000-07:00

Well hello everyone! Happy Mother's Day!

Welcome to Simply Betty Stamps newest release preview day 1!

You are going to looove these new kids!

With this new line comes a new awesome artist! Rachel Sharp, and amazingly talented young lady is awesome! She has brought these cuties to life for Betty!

This is Teen Scene London

I used the new Echo Park Paper Summer Days which can also be purchased from Simply Betty Stamps. HERE! .85¢ each. You can't beat that. Don't forget to to check out Simply Betty Stamps for Echo Park paper and the new Teen Scenes.

Thanks for Looking and Happy Mother's Day!

Some Bunny Luvs YOU!

2011-05-06T09:43:00.000-07:00

Fussy and Fancy Challenge--A Sketch by Mindy!

Hello and happy Friday to all of our Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge Followers! Your springtime projects were absolutely spectacular! Thank you as always for playing along with us. I hope you'll be crafting this weekend, and we have a fun new challenge for you today to get you started!

We have a sketch this time by our own DT member, Mindy Baxter!

Our sponsor this time is Simply Betty Stamps, and she is offering our random winner 6 digi's from the Sweet Goth Kids line! Here's an example of these super-cute stamps!

inside card.

I used Echo Park Paper walk in the park and of course a Simple Betty image. You can get the SWEET GOTH KIDS birthday images HERE, and Easter images HERE.

Thanks for looking and don't forget to play.

Summer Zombie Release blog Hop!

2011-04-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well you made it through another Zombie release! Whoot whoot!!! Now to see the final image you will have to hop around and leave comments for a chance to win yourself a Summer Zombie Digi! One person will win all six new Summer Digis

All you have to do is leave a comment as you hop around, come back here and leave one more comment. One winner from each DT member's blog will be chosen for that digi prize. One lucky person will get all six for leaving a comment here on SBS! Here is the list and the prize that will be offered at that blog!

Start--->Betty - Christian Summer Zombie

Carla - Rio Summer Zombie

Cheri - London Summer Zombie

Lady B - Miller Summer Zombie

Jennifer- Lola Summer Zombie (YOU ARE HERE)

Tracey - Betty Summer Zombie

End ---> SBS - all six! Whoohoo!

So get to hoppin' and of course there are always deals with releases! Oh and one more tiny surprise... Gigi from the Punky Teens Halloween as well as Tristan from the Punky Teens Christmas line are also now available as a clear Stamp form here they are in case you have forgotten about these great stamps:

Okay deals....So here we go:

All six new Summer Zombie Teens: for $18 used code ZomSum18

Any 3 Summer Zombie Teens: for $9 use code ZomSum09

Clear Stmps:

All Six new Summer Zombies and two Punky teen clear stamps for a total of 8 new Clear stamps: $36 use code ZomPunkClear36

Any six new clear stamps (either Summer Zombies or Punky Teens Gigi or Tristan) for $28 use code SumPunkClear28

Any two clear stamps (either Summer Zombies or Punky Teens Gigi or Tristan) for $9 use code ZomPunkClear09

Don't forget to play in the Fussy and Fancy Challenge it's:

Springtime!

View all the details here at our original post.

Our sponsor this time is Digi's With Attitude with a $10 gift voucher as your prize!

YUM!

2011-04-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

OMGosh, more summer zombies.

This is Betty. Enjoying her Brain Freeze. hahaha!

Only a couple more days before you can have them in your hot little hands.

I know you can't wait!

The little clay ice cream was made by my darling daughter Jennica.

Isn't she awesome with the clay.

I used the new Echo Park Paper Summer Days which can also be purchased from Simply Betty Stamps.

HERE! .85¢ each. You can't beat that. Don't forget to to check out Simply Betty Stamps for Echo Park paper and the new Zombie teens.

Stay tuned for Summer Zombie London!

Check Out these Guns!

2011-04-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

Who hoooo!!

Are ya havin fun yet?

Can't hardly wait to get your hands on some Summer Fun Zombies?? Who could blame ya!!

Today we have another fun image for you to drool over... today we're showing you Christian!!

Check Out These Guns!

I used the new Echo Park Paper Summer Days which can also be purchased from Simply Betty Stamps.

HERE! .85¢ each. You can't beat that. Don't forget to to check out Simply Betty Stamps for Echo Park paper and the new Zombie teens.

I used these challenges for this card:

Cards For Men - 2W, must be masculine - Circles

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - M, 1E - One for the Boys

Craft Your Passion - Show us your layers

Critter Sketch - Sketch

2011-04-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

Sooooo... what did ya think of our Lola? She was pretty sweet huh?

Next up we have Summer Zombie Rio!! She's laid out getting alittle ... uh.... Sun?? LOL

I used the new Echo Park Paper Summer Days which can also be purchased from Simply Betty Stamps.

HERE! .85¢ each. You can't beat that. Don't forget to to check out Simply Betty Stamps for Echo Park paper and the new Zombie teens.

Zombie Invade Summer Simple Betty Style

2011-04-24T07:00:00.000-07:00

Are ya ready?!?!

Ready for some more Gorgeous Zombie images?

Today we're starting to preview the Summer line of these brain eating darlings.

Our first sneaky peak for you is the Crafty Lola, isn't she fabulous?

I used the new Echo Park Paper Summer Days which can also be purchased from Simply Betty Stamps.

HERE! .85¢ each. You can't beat that. Don't forget to to check out Simply Betty Stamps for Echo Park paper and the new Zombie teens.

It's a BOY Soccer Invitation and Diaper Cake

2011-04-06T07:06:00.000-07:00

My sister is asked me to make a Soccer theme baby shower invitation. I send sure why not. I created this invite with a digi kit from The Shabby Shoppe.

Once in a Blue Moon

This is what I came up with:

I also made a Diaper cake for their diaper raffle.

Thanks for looking. I hope she got a lot of gifts.

challenges:

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes + Optional - Something New

I Did It Creations - Anything Goes

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Make a card/project for a child

OMG, Simply Betty has these cute little pails!

2011-04-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

Aren't these cute?

I made this for Justin's teacher for Easter.
I haven't filled it yet but I waiting for the good Easter sales.

Left view:

This is Easter SGK ALEX.

Right view:

This is Easter SGK SALLY

Front view:

Pail (comes in 2 sizes) & images can be bought at

Simply Betty Stamps

Challenges:
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO, must use a digi- Easter (images)
Fairy Fun Fridays - 2W, SIO – Spring-themed
Paper Cutz - any card, LO, or craft project for Easter using any colors
Stamp Something - Use something digital (images)
Digital Tuesday - include a digital element - Easter Parade (images)

Fussy and Fancy Challenge

2011-04-03T00:00:00.001-07:00

Don't forget to check out Fussy and fancy's challenge. It's super easy. Use feathers or zippers. You can fuss it up or keep it simple. Just don't forget to play.

I made a tagw/ a zipper flower.

Isn't it cute!

It's an embellishment and a hair clip.

I found the zipper flower tutorial HERE.
Thanks for looking.

Cheap Echo Park and Bo Bunny Paper!

2011-03-28T10:58:00.000-07:00

AT SIMPLE BETTY STAMPS

Any 12 Echo Park Papers for $8.00 use code Echo800

Any 6 Echo Park Papers for $4.00 use code Echo400

Any 12 Bobunny Papers for $8.50 use code BoBunny850

Any 6 BoBunny Papers for $4.50 use code

Well get to shopping this sale ends April 1st!!!

Simply Betty Stamps Spring Cleaning sale!

2011-03-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

Betty figured it was time for some Spring Cleaning! So how about some deals?

Any 6 Sweet Gothic Kids Rubber for $35.00 Use code SWGKRub06
Any 3 Sweet Gothic Kids Rubber for $18.00 SWGKRub03

Any 6 Emo Rubber stamps for $31.50 use code EMORUB6
Any 3 Emo Rubber Stamps for $15.00 use code EMORUB3

Any 6 Steampunk Rubber stamps for $29.00
Any 3 Steampunk Rubber stamps for $14.00

Any 12 Echo Park Papers for $8.00 use code Echo800
Any 6 Echo Park Papers for $4.00 use code Echo400

Any 12 Bobunny Papers for $8.50 use code BoBunny850
Any 6 BoBunny Papers for $4.50 use code

Well get to shopping this sale ends April 1st!!!

Simply Betty's Easter Sweet Goth Kids Release Day!

2011-03-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

The wait is finally over,

Can I get a Whoot whoot!

Today is the day... you can get these cuties in both Digi and Rubber form!

All of the cards made by Betty are available in a complete kit too! Now before we get onto the last image one of my favorites Wednesday... she's soooo Sassy... let's get to the Kit Details!

Rubber Kit: all Six Sweet Gothic Kids Easter Rubber stamps, six 12x12 sheets of printed paper, 1 12x12 sheet of Die Cuts, embellishments, 3 12x12 sheets of cardstock, and instructions:

Rubber Kit:

Regular price: $55.30 new release discount price: $46.00 use code: SWGRubberKit

Digi Kit:

Regular price: $33.70 new release discount price: $28.00 use code: SWGDigiKit

Today is also Challenge day... we challenge you to create a card, page layout, or any crafty project Easter themed, and use any or both of the following in your projects:

one Chocolate Bunny or two Easter Eggs.

I used Echo Park's Playground. I got it from Simply Betty Stamps. HERE! .85¢ each. You can't beat that. I don't really use stickers but the ones that came with the Playground paper pack are so cute. I love that font. BIG and BOLD. Lately, I have been going BIG. That is what I love about digi's. My images is 4.5" tall but my usual size is a inch smaller but for some reason when I printed these they looked too small. So big it is. I also made the flower with my new flower nesties. I love them and I hope to get a lot of use out of them. Jennica wants a head band. So that might be my new project. Anyways, don't forget to to check out Simply Betty Stamps for Echo Park paper and the new Easter Sweet Goth Kids.

Challenges:

Mojo Monday - SKETCH

A Spoonful Of Sugar - Ribbon, Pearls/Rhinestones & Flowers

Anything Goes Challenge - Make Your Own Embellishments (flower)

Simply Betty Challenge: use either a chocolate bunny or two eggs or both.

Amber's Crafts and Stuff - use diecuts (flower)

Simply Betty Easter Preview

2011-03-24T11:18:00.000-07:00

Today Simply Betty is previewing Tilly from the Sweet Gothic Kids Easter collection. Isn't she a cutie with her umbrella, big eyes and flashy smile. Head over to the SBC blog to see what what the design team has created.

I used Echo Park's For the Record. I honestly didn't care for this line of paper but it's growing on me. It has a vintage feel that I usually don't do but I think this card came out beautifully. I got it from Simply Betty Stamps. HERE! .85¢ each. You can't beat that. Don't forget to to check out Simply Betty Stamps for Echo Park paper and the new Easter Sweet Goth Kids.

Challenges:
Pink Elephant : Sketch
Creative Craft Friends: Spring
Paper Take Weekly: It's a Mom thing, or Just Be Girly
Creative Cottage: Spring
Paper Pretties: Spring

Fussy and Fancy Sketch Challenge

2011-03-18T00:02:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to check out Fussy and fancy's challenge. Mindy created another wonderful sketch. It's super easy. You can fuss it up or keep it simple. Just don't forget to play.

Here's my example of the challenge:

I made this card for my 15th anniversary. Miller is Jacob when he had hair (it looked similar to that) and Betty is me. LOL! BTW, sorry for the blurry picture. I took it with my phone because my camera battery is dead. I still haven't plugged it in. The smart thing to do is to do it now but I sure one of my kids will need something or the phone will ring and I won't plug it in. So is life.

Happy Friday!

Check out Echo Park at Simply Betty

2011-03-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I just want to let everyone know that Simply Betty Stamps Has the new Echo Park paper:

Only $0.85 a sheet.

(I think that is the cheapest I've seen)

AND

She also has Be Mine and Little Boy and Little Girl

Check it out: Simply Betty Stamps

Simply Betty's Challenge: Let's Celebrate!

2011-03-11T00:02:00.000-08:00

Well hello everyone! So happy to see you here on this fine Friday morning! Today we have a special Challenge, it's a Celebration Challenge... what are we celebrating? NEW RUBBER RELEASE!! Woohoo! Please come back on Tuesday for the winner of Christian's challenge announcement.

Okay onto the challenge...

Today not only do we have a challenge, but we have these cute Sweet Gothic Kids Birthday Line in rubber! You heard me RUBBER! All in stock and all ready to go to a good home that will provide them with lots of ink and play time!

Our challenge is using any SBS image: anything Birthday of course! Three lucky winners will be chosen to receive 2 Sweet Gothic Kids Rubber Stamps as follows:

Tilly and Wednesday, Judy and Miller or Alex and Sally.

Sorry everyone no substitutions or exchanges what so ever. These will be in Rubber!

For those of you that can't find the time to play, no worries I have some discounts for you on the rubber:

all six Sweet Gothic Kids Birthday Rubber: $36.00 SGKBD36

three Sweet Gothic Kids Birthday Rubber: $18.00 SWGKBD18

Now, onto the celebration let's!

This is Tilly, you can buy her HERE

I made the flower with ribbon and made it usable. It a hair clip.

All the girls are wearing so sort of flower in their hair. Isn't cute?

Top view

bottom view

What do you think? I took these pictures on my phone. My camera battery was dead and I needed pictures STAT! (I still didn't plug in my phone battery.)

Challenges:

ABC Challenge - C5 -P is for Pearls

Bearly Mine - (2W, 1E) - 2nd week - Birthday card

Desert Island Crafters Challenge: USED Pearls, birthday, and hand colored image

Mojo Monday - SKETCH ( altered a bit. I didn't want all the layers and I am not big on triangles)

Simply Betty's Challenge: Everything Christian!

2011-02-25T07:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday everyone!

Our challenges will run every other week from now on. We have so much in store for you that we need one week of challenges and one week of sneak peaks, tutorials, and other fun stuff.

Also, the girls and I are going to be keeping a close watch on SBS images and badges on your blogs and side bars. Anyone that has our blinkie on their side bar will be chosen randomly once a month for one of two reasons... a random thank you for being a loyal SBS friend you have just won yourself two digi freebies of your choice, or post a random card with any SBS image for any reason and you may be picked for reason #2 Guest Designer for a month! Whoohoo! You get to be part of this crazy, fun, and sweet gals I have on my team! So grab that blinkie and wear it proud on your side bar!

Okay, now onto the challenge and see you all back here Tuesday to see who won our last challenge of

"Recycle" Don't toss it, Use it! and winners from the Steampunk Romance Blog Hop! AND.... a NEW RELEASE BLOG HOP! Whoohoo!!!

So let's really get on with the challenge now... Today I challenge you do create a card, a page, anything using any Emo Christian image... Christmas, Everyday, Halloweenie, anything Christian! Pretty simple!

Now here is a suh-weet Prize I am putting up for this... One lucky winner, will be chosen to help us release our next line! You will be the very first (aside from myself and the DT of course) to see the new line and choose two digis from that line to help us debut them on March 15th! It is an "Egg"-citing one! You won't be disappointed! So pull out those Christians and get to creating!

I love this Christian. I had to do something with him. I was cracking myself up with this and had several funny sentiments but this one was short and sweet.

Good luck, have fun and please make sure link your creation by March 3rd at 10pm PST.

Happy President's Day

2011-02-21T11:24:00.000-08:00

Hello, Happy Presidents day!I hope everyone is having a wonderful long weekend. My family and I didn't do anything special just hang out. It was Raining off and on. But when it did rain it rained hard. Hubby and I did something fun: our TAXES. Yah right nothing fun about that. Lucky they decided (last minute) to keep the Bush taxes because we would of owned BIG TIME! Anyways, now for something crafty. I made this for a co-worker. She loves to shop and I thought this Wild Flower Kids image is perfect for her. I also used the beautiful Echo Park Little Girl paper that I got from the wonderful Simply Betty's store because the challenge at Fussy and Fancy is use something sweet on your project.

Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!

2011-02-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!

Today the kids and I have a day off. I'm super happy I get to sleep in. Anyways, I have lost my mojo and I haven't been crafting. What I have been doing, I have no idea because my house is dirty and laundry isn't done. I did manage to make a card for this challenge: WHITE OUT! And boy was this a challenge. I like using colors. Although, I did sneak some red in there. SHHH, don't tell Betty.

Here's my example:

So the challenge is that your entire card must be white...designer paper, card stock, embellies, the works - with the exception of your colored image. Play along with us this week to win an Emo Rio rubber stamp and an Emo Miller rubber stamp! Betty is too awesome, isn't she?

For more inspiration check out:

Lelia

Andrea-Guest Designer

Simply Betty Tag

2011-01-24T07:41:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday everyone!

How was your weekend?

Mine was great.

I actually got some crafting in and I cleaned my windows. LOL!

I had to play with my new Valentine Bo Bunny paper.

It's so cute!

Almost everything else is Stampin Up: sentiment, card stock, ribbon.

The lace I had from a leftover Halloween custom. It was pink but I bleached it.

My daughter made the little clay skellie for me.

Cute huh?

I hope everyone has a wonderful week.

Challenges:
Craft Your Days Away - Love
Fresh Brewed - Love/Valentines
Pixie Cottage- Who do you love
Stamp Something - Something Cute
Meljens - Pink and Red
Simply Create - Use your Punches
PIO - Love is in the Air
TotallyPaperCrafts: add a heart
Bunny Zoe - Love is in the air

2011-01-23T10:08:00.000-08:00

Betty, from Simply Betty Stamps has a daughter named, Rio.

Rio is going to be turning 13 in a few weeks and is far from what you
might think a 13 year old is like these days.
This young lady has requested of her mother to take any monies used for
any birthday gifts/plans/celebrations for her,and to donate them
to the children of St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Doesn't that just tug at your heart? What an awesome kid!!

So, Betty has a special, limited edition Rio Birthday image , that her
daughter has no idea about. Betty is offering this digi image for $3
and will sell it only untilFebruary 8th, Rio's birthday.
All the proceeds from the sale of the image will go to St. Jude's on Rio's behalf.

This is where you come in. Betty would like it if everyone who

purchases this image would be so sweet and kind to Rio and

make her a card with this image and send it to her

by her birthday on the 8th of February.

Betty plans to pack all of the cards and tons of candy into their mailbox,
and then after her b.day dinner they'll walk to the cluster boxes
and let Rio open the mailbox to find an explosion of b.day greetings and cheer.
This kid will die!

She is very appreciative of the little things, so this is gonna blow her mind!
Send all cards and Birthday wishes to:Rio
C/O Betty Roberts
PO BOX 132314
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Please purchase this image and help make a child's selfless wish come true.

Some Odd Girl Anniversary Week Challenge

2011-01-22T14:54:00.000-08:00

Wow, I can't believe that Some Odd Girl is one year old. Some Odd Girl was one of my first design team position. I am so thankful for Kristy giving me the opportunity to create with her images. I love them all but my all time favorite is Mae! I really wanted to participate in all the challenges but you know life gets in the way. At least I got to play in a few. My first card is Friday's challenge: Some Odd Elements (pick 3: I picked embossing, die cut and ink.)

Friday's Challenge:

Next, I made a mini card for Saturday's Mini Card Challenge.

The sketch is from Card Patterns.

I really had fun playing with these images again and I wish Kristy from Some Odd Girl all the success. Thanks again.

Let's Get Sketchy: with Simply Betty and Fussy and Fancy!

2011-01-21T00:00:00.000-08:00

I know a double challenge in a single post. (Juanita don't look.)

I just think both card are super cute and I don't want you to miss either one.

First off Simply Betty's AWESOME sketch was made by Graphicat.

I love her sketches.

Here's my example of the sketch:

Did you see those tickets? It's my new die cut and stamp set.

I got it from Whimsy Stamps. I keep telling myself that I really don't need anything else crafty and I shouldn't buy anything else. Ya right. I haven't done it yet. Baby steps right?!

ANYWAYS,

Next challenge is Fussy and Fancy.

This sketch was made by my friend Mindy. Cute HUH?

I love the heart.

Here's my example of the sketch:

The sentiment says "Excuse Me, That's Mine."

Isn't that too funny. It's my weird side coming out.

Challenges:
Paperplay: back to black
Belli Challenge: the letter P (Polka Dots, Pink)
My Time to Craft: spots and dots
Die Cut Dreams: use a digi & a rubber stamp (image digi, senti on ticket rubber)
Lexi Creations: say it w/ love
Paper Playtime: use LOVE
Wild Orchid: Let's get sentimental
Pile it On: anything Goes
My Sheri Crafts: Bling

Simply Betty Stamps "little Tots" release Blog Hop

2011-01-15T18:01:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!!! We're here with another NEW Release from Simply Betty!!

The new line is:

Lil' Tots

This is my example using Tyler:

(outside of the card)

(inside of the card)

Your next stop is Nicole. If this was your first stop then the hop begins HERE.

Don't forget to comment for a chance to win. We are choosing 3 winners.

One will be chosen from the comments left on Simply Betty Challenges and the other 2 will be randomly selected from comments on the other DT girls' blogs, so make sure you visit each one for more chances to win!

Thanks for hopping along.

Simply Betty Challenges (Start here)

Simply Betty Challenges (back there)

Challenges:

Paper Cutz: use a tag

Raise the Bar: to be a kid again

RRR: has a heart

ONe stop Craft challenge: card for a male

Simply betty's Stamps Challenge

2011-01-14T00:00:00.000-08:00

Hello there Simply Betty fans! We're back with another fun challenge!

Did you have fun with our last challenge? And aren't those Valentine Emos CA-UTE!!! Sure hope you hopped over to the SHOP and got yourself some cause we're gonna have such fun with them in the next few weeks! Now before we get too far along here in our latest challenge, we better pick a winner from last week's Two is Better Than One challenge, and the winner is.....

YAY!! Congrats!! Please email Betty and she will get your prize sent out to you asap!

Now this week's challenge is for a

Make it a Classic

using only Black and White (Silver optional) with the addition of ONE accent colour of RED OR PINK (but not both)! **Thanks Eulanda for this Brilliant challenge!!**

Oh I cant wait to see your creations! I love this sort of colour combo. Now, the winner of this week's challenge will win the Echo Park Be Mine Paper Pack! OMG! Im so jealous! This line is GORGEOUS, all Pink and Black and White.... kinda fitting huh??

The challenge will run from January 14th till Thursday January 20th. Please add your blog post to the inlinkz at the bottom of the post. Remember, anyone can enter but only projects featuring a Simply Betty Image will be chosen as a winner.

Here's my example:

Of course I used Echo Park's Be Mine paper. It was hard to chose which sheet to use. The image is Lola from the Valentine Emos. You can find her HERE.

Thanks for looking. I am super pumped that it is Friday. I hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend.

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge 27--Happy First Birthday Celebration Challenge!

2011-01-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday everyone!

Don't forget to celebration Fussy and Fancy first birthday by creating a matching

Birthday card and gift

If you have never played in Fussy and Fancy this is the challenge to play in. The pot is big and I wish I could enter. There are too many sponsors to even list.

You can check it out HERE

Anyways,

Here's my example for the challenge.

I made this for my daughter's 12 birthday. WOW, I can't believe she is 12. Time flies by so fast. Well I better stop before I start to cry. She is into dragons right now. So, I had to use this wonderful Dustin Pike images. I love his images and I don't get to use them at all ready but that doesn't stop me from getting the freebie and I'm glad I did because I got to make this beautiful dragon set for my daughter which she totally loved. BTW, we eat all the really cupcakes so I used this towel cupcake I made has Christmas gifts. I had a few extra for those unexpected gifts. Luckily, I didn't receive any.

Valentine Emo Blog Hop

2011-01-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

Well here we are a New Year and a whole new set of Challenges! Today we are having one big shindig! We are combining our first Challenge for 2011, and a blog hop for a chance to win 2 Valentine Emos! Whoop whoop!

All the Valentine Emos are now available in the store in digi form, the Pre-orders for rubber is also now available just remember that they will start shipping Feb. 1st.

Hop along leave all the DT gals some lovin' and you will get a chance to win 2 Digi Valentine Emo's of your choice! WHoop whooop!

What's the challenge? The challenge is Two is Better than One... use two images to create a love card, or it could be a Besties card the possibilities are endless with two images!

Upload your creation to the inlinkz below by Monday at 10pm PST one lucky person will be the winner of 2 Digi Valentine Emos!

With all that said let's get to hoppin' and uploading your creations! Hop winner will be announced tomorrow January 8th at 12noon. Challenge winner will be announced next week with the new challenge as usual. If you purchase the digis before a winner is announced and you happen to be the winner you will be refunded for the two Valentine digis!

Now here is the hop list: just go to each DT member's blog and they will direct you where to hop next! Your next stop is Lady B.

Angela S

Barb

Betty

Catherine

Eulanda

Gloria

Jennifer (here)

Lady B

Linda

Meredith

Nicole

Patricia

Susan-Guest DT

Suzi

Simply betty's Stamps Valentine Miller Preview

2011-01-06T00:00:00.000-08:00

YAY!!! One last Valentine Emo to preview then onto the Challenge/hop tomorrow!

All Valentine Digis and Rubber Pre-orders will be open for purchase today by 10 AM PST if not sooner. Just have to make sure all is well and glitch free!

Here's Valentine Miller does he look love struck or what?

I used Basic Grey paper Sugar Rush and Stampin Up card stock. I colored Miller with my Copics. The sentiment is a set I won on Joni's blog candy. I don't know the vendor. Sorry. Thanks you looking.

For more inspiration check out:

Betty Linda Meredith

Simply betty's Stamps Valentine London Preview

2011-01-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

WOW, I can't believe I missed half of the release. I have been to busy reading Hunger Games and now I'm reading Catching Fire. These are AWESOME books and I have one left in the series. I can't wait to read it but I don't want it to end. Anyways, do ya have a favorite so far? I think mine are.... Betty and Miller which is super cute BTW. You will just have to take my word for it. Although, Christian, Lola, Rio, and London are awesome too! Just think, one more preview, then the big release/blog hop/challenge day! Wahoot!!

London Valentine is here and ready for Valentines as you will see she is loaded with goodies!

Here's my example using London Valentine

I used the new yummy Echo Park paper "BE MINE." I love it! You can get your own HERE at Simply Betty's Stamps store. I also used Stampin Up Yummy sentiment sorry it's retired. I'm sure you can find it on Ebay. Some challenges I used are CPS: sketch, Papertake Weekly: anything goes, Craft Your Passion: anything goes, and Crazy Challenge: all things new (new paper and image).

For more inspiration check out the other Design team members.

Betty Boo, Barb, Gloria, Lady B, & Meredith

My top 10 Blog Hop

2010-12-27T14:49:00.000-08:00

Suzi had an Awesome idea to have this blog hop for people to display their top 10 cards of 2010.. a GREAT way to see some of those AMAZING cards that have been out there this year!

The idea is to start at Suzi's blog HERE and link your blog post in there (The inlinkz tool will remain open until 7am GMT on Wednesday 29th 2010) and then go hopping :D

It was super hard but I think these are my top 10.

1/29/10

2/27/10

3/3/10

3/25/10

4/9/10

5/6/10

7/15/10

8/20/10

9/15/10

12/6/10

I hope you enjoyed my year in cards.

Fussy and fancy challenge 26 Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to check out Fussy and Fancy's challenge.

Make a card with SNOW.

Our sponsor is Stitchy Bear Stamps this time! Stitchy is offering our winner 5 digi stamps of their choice!

I used the a Simply Betty image from the Kat Mandu line. Super cute huh?!

He has a snow ball in his hand. What a stinker huh?

Reminds me of my son. Always harassing my daughter.

I hate the weather we are having. Sunny California isn't so sunny. My pictures are terrible. I want/need an Ott lite. Anyways, I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.

We hope you can join us--you have until Thursday, December 30th.

Be sure to join us for our next challenge that starts on December 31st. It is our First Birthday Celebration! Juanita, our DT Coordinator, has line up an astonishing array of sponsors for this challenge, so you'll want to come back next Friday to get all the details on how to win!

Challenges:
ABC Challenge blog: K = Keep it simple
Dutch Dare: Winter

Merry Zombie Christmas!

2010-12-23T00:00:00.000-08:00

I don't know if it's just me but I am totally into zombies. It started with the movie Shaud of the Dead. OMGosh, when they throw records at the zombies. FREAKIN' hilarious. Zombieland is even better. Remember Cardio and double tap. Then Justin introduced me to Plants vs. Zombies on my itouch. Funnest game ever and now I play Zombie farm on Facebook. To continue my zombie obsession. I created this Christmas card. Cute HUH?!

Jacob drew this image for me and is available in my Etsy store Wanna Be Creative.
Also, if you love that paper, it's Echo Park "Everyone Loves Christmas" available at
Simply Betty Stamps

For more Zombie inspiration check out my blogging buddies:

Creepy Glowbugg & Barb from Haunted Design House

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp: Anything goes
I Did It Creations: Anything goes
Paper Playtime: Anything Christmas
CES: Anything goesCreative Craft: Anything goes
Papertake Weekly: Anything goesOne Stitch at a Time: Anything goes

Belli Challenge: Christmas

Digistamp 4 Joy: Anything Goes

Fab 'n' Funky: Quick and easy does it

For Fun Challenges: Anything Goes

The Stamping Bazaar

2010-12-22T00:00:00.000-08:00

Check it out.

This is my official project for my Guest design team position.
It's he cute?! I swear it's sparkling apple cider LOL!

I made a bottle holder.

I figured this would be perfect for a New Year's celebration.

All I need is the wine.

Don't forget to check out the Stamping Bazaar's Challenge blog HERE

and you can buy this adorable image at the store HERE

Challenges:

Charisma Cardz: New Year celebration

Paper Cutz: New Years w/banner (baby is wearing a banner I hope that works)

Digital Tuesday: Let's celebrate

365 cards: think cute

Happy Birthday Justin!

2010-12-21T17:04:00.000-08:00

Today is my son's 7th birthday. WOW, does time fly.

He's losing his puppy look (LOL!) and his teeth.

He as a jack o' lantern smile. LOL!

He wanted an Army card for his birthday.

This is the closest I got to Army. LOL! He loved it though.

I used Card Pattern's sketch for this card.

The paper is Echo Park Paper "Everyone Loves Christmas"

I got it from Simply Betty Stamps.

Ribbon is Martha Stewart and the button is from my stash.

The sentiment is a rub on from american Crafts.

There are a few pictures of Justin opening presents.

He's into Beyblades. I form of pokemon I think?

And He got Call of Duty Black Ops and Dead Rising 2.

You think those are too old for him.

Well, dad needed a playing buddy and who doesn't like killing zombies.

Thank you DAD. (Yes, that was sarcasm)

Challenges:

Allsorts: Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time: Anything Goes

Paper Sundaes: Cut it out

Creative Card Crew: birthday

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

Simply betty's Stamps 12 Days of Christmas Day 7

2010-12-08T00:01:00.000-08:00

So today "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! think of the possibilities! It can be Miller the Snowman, or Here comes Christian Claus, here comes Christian Clause right down Christian Claus lane... well you get the point Emo+Christmas= one awesome project for the chance to win the following prize:

Wintertime Paper Pack! Cause let's face it... no one can have enough paper!

Good luck everyone, you have until Dec. 9th @ 11:00PM PST to upload to the inlinkz below! Off ya go to create and check out the DT's take on this challenge!

My example of the challenge:

I used Merry Betty.

She's so cute in purple and aqua.

Sssshh, I used aqua instead of turquoise.

But that's not all. I created a washcloth cupcake.

I like these even better then the sock cupcakes.

Yes, my daughter made that snowman charm. CUTE HUH?!

Here's a close up.

Together

What a great gift, right?!

Thanks for looking and for more inspiration check out:

Simply Betty Challenges

Challenges:

Let's Ink It Up!: sparkle/bling
Paper Sundaes: Gift it
Pile It On!: It's all in the Wrapping
Crafty Cardmakers: Tags
Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes