Valentine Emo`s Blog Hop and Challenge

So today we have a combination of our first challenge of the year and a blog hop to showcase the lovely Valentine Emo`s that have been on previewing over the past week.   On our blog hop today, you have a chance to win 2 Valentine Emo`s!!  If you have gotten here from the ever so crafty Catherine, then you are on the right track.  If you'd like to start from the beginning, see Angela's amazing blog. 

Please visit Simply Betty Stamps or Simply Betty Challenges to check out some more amazing deals!!  All the Valentine Emos are now available in the store in digi form and the pre-orders for rubber are also now available.  Just remember that they will start shipping Feb. 1st.  

So!  Our challenge this week is to incorporate 2 Emo images to create a `Couple` themed card.  I`ve used Valentine Betty and Miller Valentine.

Check out all the details and deadlines of this challenge at

Simply Betty Challenges. 

Next up:  GLORIA!
Enjoy!!

OH!  AND the sketch I used here is from Beary Sweet Challenge 17.  Loved it!

Challenges

***Upon suggestion, I am also adding this to Top Tip Tuesday's "Altered tins & Metal Mickey Challenge" which means use any metal embellies.  I have very little (my snaps in the lower r/h corner) but I've been advised that this counts!!  hee hee

This was a birthday card for Uncle Grant who's bday was Jan. 1st.  Can you imagine?  I don't like having my birthday in November but there are far worse days to have one.  hee hee

I'm entering this card in

Papertake Weekly for "Anything Goes" 
and also

Friday Sketchers #135 for their great sketch!!

And once again this is just a quick post.  If you want any details please let me know.  Sorry!

Valentine Emo Previews Day 4

Day 4 of the new

Valentine Emo`s from

Simply Betty Stamps

Just a quick post but today we are previewing Rio so check out all the ladies designs over at Simply Betty Challenges.  Once again these will be available on Friday Jan. 7th. 

You know when you keep adding stuff and about 30mins prior, your card was just fine but you just couldn`t stop?  Ya, this would be one of those cards.  LOL!! 

I used the sketch from CLP Challenge blog.  They are soooo pretty!!  

Valentine Emo Previews

New Emo's!!  Valentine Emo's from
Simply Betty Stamps!

There are 6 new Valentine Emo's that will be previewed over the next week and oh ma goodness are they KA-UTE!

Betty and the rest of the Emos will be available in digi form on Friday January 7th at 12 noon. Pre-orders for the Rubber versions will open at that time as well, however the rubber will start shipping Feb. 1st.

Here's my version but make sure to check out all the other examples from the DT at
Simply Betty Challenges.  FABULOUS stuff!!

Stamps: Simply Betty Stamps "Betty Valentine"
Paper: Bo Bunny "Crazy Love"
Embellishments: Bo Bunny blooms (white), American Crafts bloom (pink) and Wild Orchid Crafts lace.
Punches: Lacey nestie and Shapeabilities Flourish Accents
Ink: Copics

Whipper Snapper Christmas

I had actually used Sketch Saturday's sketch from last weekend for this card but missed the deadline and didn't want to post because my friend Cheri hadn't received it anyway.  I actually enjoyed coloring up this cute Whipper Snapper stamp.  

Just a quick post cuz I'm at mom's for Christmas.  Woo hoo!!

Merry Christmas to all my blogging friends!  I wish the best to you and all your families and am looking forward to another wonderfully creative year!!  MWAH!

Sketch Saturday Week #134

I had actually colored this Mo Manning image a year ago and I can't believe how Copics do not fade.  I know it's one of the pro's about them but to actually see it is very cool!  Dang they are impressive!!  So I'm entering this into Sketch Saturday, now that it's intended recipient has it in her warm little house.  hee hee

The papers are Jovial from Basic Grey, the two bottom rows of lace are from my Secret Santa (SO COOL LOVE IT!! THANK YOU), Zva pearl swirls, Wild Orchid flowers, MS branch punch and misc buttons.