Papertake Weekly Challenge

It's Recipe Time

at Papertake Weekly Challenge

So I thought I would enter my first ever recipe challenge.  I've been scared of them before - lol!  And if once why not twice?  

This first one is made using Simply Betty Stamps, Back To School Emo digi's "Rio", which are now available for purchase at the SBS website.  Isn't she a doll?  

My recipe on this one is 3 alpha's, 2 border punch layers  and 1 flower bouquet.  For extra credit I added 4 green brads.  LOL! 

This second one uses Simply Betty Stamps, Back To School Emo digi's "Miller", which are now available for purchase at the SBS website.  Isn't he a little nut?  You can't see it as well on the picture as you can IRL but the saying on the side says "Do I have a test tomorrow?"

My recipe on this one is 3 layers, 2 paper clips and 1 rockin' image.   For extra credit on this one I used 4 buttons.  hee hee  I never did this well in school.  LOL!! 

There you have it!!  Stay tuned for more Back to School Emo's and for more samples of the new cards please view them at Simply Betty Stamps blog.  The blog hop was August 15th but if you'd like to take a gander at the other DT's cards the list is there.  

Enjoy your last week of summer!! 

Magnolia Challenges

Magnolia Stamp Lovers Challenge

"Turquoise and Brown Challenge"

Just Magnolia

"Let's Get Sentimental"

Well it has been such a long time since I have been able to play with a Magnolia and after creating this little piece, I was happy to get my "fix".  I'm also happy to be joining both above mentioned challenges as well.  This Magnolia is called "Fairydust Tilda".  Isn't she CUTE?!

 Sorry for the quick post but lots on my plate today.  Hope you enjoy!!!

Simply Betty DT Call

Have you been thinking of joining a design team but haven't found the right one?  WELL, Simply Betty Stamps is starting a new challenge blog and are welcoming new designers.  Check out the details at Simply Betty Challenges but do it soon as the deadline is September 1st and the date is quickly approaching. 

Have a great day!

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #11

A ROSE FOR A ROSE!

I've used this image of Lilith (Tickled Pink Stamps) before but since she was holding the rose, I knew she had to be on this card.  She's one of my favorites and for some reason I can just hear her saying "What attitude" not really a question and all cool, calm and sarcastically oblivious.  Oh and I'm sure she'd appreciate the black rose on the card too.  hee hee.

If you enlarge the picture you might be able to see some Glossy Accents on it - it's suppose to look like dew drops.  I also added Glossy Accents to her headband, skull and rose.  Looks great....IRL.  LOL!!

Please don't forget to go and check

out the other ladies gorgeous creations

at Lil Lolita Boutique challenge blog.

OH AND check out this week's prize!!! 

For more inspiration I used the sketch from

Sketch Saturday #116 

only I turned mine sideways.

Love them!!  THANKS!

The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #16

CHALLENGE #16 - VINCENT

When I first read our challenge for this week I was thinking WTH?!!  How and what am I going to come up with but after viewing the poem and then reading it again it was easy!!  Here you can read the POEM and here you can VIEW it.  It's 6 mins and if you do watch it, watch for a tree or something that I swear to goodness was used in Beetlejuice.  Tell me if you see it too.  So, I chose the 2nd paragraph, 2nd sentence:

He doesn’t mind living with his sister, dog and cats

Though he’d rather share a home with spiders and bats

There he could reflect on the horrors he’s invented

And wander dark hallways, alone and tormented

Admittedly, many of us hadn't seen the video for this, but once we did, we were hooked! So this week's challenge is to take a paragraph from the poem and use it for the basis of your card or project.

Can't wait to see what you all come up with!!

Come and visit the other dolls at

The Burtoneque Dolls challenge blog.

Stamps: Simply Betty Stamps "Miller", Whipper Snapper "Peek A Boo" and Tiddly Inks "Moon and Twisted Tree"

Paper: Basic Grey "Eerie"
Embellishments: Misc foil stars
Punches: MS gate punch, MS bat punch
Ink: Copics

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #10

It'sssss POLKA TIME!!

at Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #10

Polka dots that is!!  Who doesn't like a cute polka dot every once in awhile.  LOL!  This week I used 60s Ivy Lolita from Tickled Pink Stamps and made a circle easel card.  I'm liking them and I think there are more of these is my future!

So check out all the other DT's fabulous creations and also more deets

 Lil Lolita Boutique challenge blog. 

Stamps: Lil Lolita "60s Ivy"
Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Embellishments: Prima flowers, sel-adhesive pearls & cherry charm from UK Hobby House, misc ribbon, lace from Wild Orchid, brown brad from American Crafts and flower chipboard from Maya Road
Punches: Quickutz "Flourish", MS border punches and MS leaf punch
Ink: Copics