Stamp Something "Something Cute"

Just a quick post today and a card to show you which I am going to enter into

Stamp Something's challenge of  "Something Cute".

When I look at this card, if I had of seen it for the first time, I would probably have shrieked in that almost inaudible tone "OMG THAT IS SO CUTE!" 

Oh c'mon we all do it!!  Every once in awhile you just sit back with that certain card that just makes you giggle with delight cuz "you did it"!  I'm not sure what "it" is but sometimes "it" shows up and "it" makes us feel really good.  LOL!! 

Simply Betty Challenge #3

IT'S SKETCH TIME!!

This week at Simply Betty Challenges we challenge you to a sketch created by our fabulous DT coordinator, Cheri at Graphicat Creations.  I love her sketches.  And London is just such a cutie I just had to showcase her!! 

Don't forget to check out all the other DT cards, details AND next week's prize!! 

Stamps: Simply Betty Stamps "London" Valentine
Paper: My Mind's Eye "Alphabet Soup" and CTMH
Embellishments: Martha Stewart Felt Heart Diecuts, misc mini clothespin, Hero Arts adhesive ribbon, Dollar Store glitter letters and misc red flower ribbon.
Punches: Silhouette frame and Love coupons
Ink: Copics

Simply Betty Challenge #2

 Make It a Classic!

 

I am so excited to be the one who came up with this week's challenge at SBC!  I ♥ using black and white in my cards cuz there's just something kind of classy about it.  So this week's challenge has a bit of a twist.

Using a SBS image, make a black, white, optional silver Valentine's card using your choice of pink OR red, but not both, as your accent color.  

This week's prize is Be Mine Paper Pack from Echo Park, which I think is absolutely adorable!!

Please see all the details at Simply Betty Challenges and also check out the amazing cards by the other DT members.

I used a sketch from Cheri's awesome stash and if you'd like to see more check out her free sketches at Graphicat Creations.   Feel free to use it for this challenge too if you like.  

Also, for a personal challenge to all my friends - can you PLEASE join us?  There are some of you that own these stamps AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE and I would love to see you in this one!

Stamps: Simply Betty Stamps "Betty" 
Paper:  G.C.D. Studios "Swirls & Curves" and Bo Bunny "Sugar Dot"
Embellishments: EK Success Ticket Stickers, Mark Richards Crystal Star Stickers, misc ribbon and Wild Orchid flowers. 
Punches: Martha Stewart Hearts Doiley border punch, Silhouette lips
Ink: R89, R59, R39, R29, R24, R00 100, W7, W5, W3, W1

Dance With Me!

Good morning!!  So I am still having issues with my new software editing program but bear with me, I'm trying.  When I have it all looking gorgeous in my program, then upload it, you wouldn't believe how different they are.  And it looks fuzzy on my blog but not on my program.  WHAT?!  I don't get it. 

Anyway, I'm entering this into 2 challenges today:

Sketch Saturday Week #135, of course for their sketch pictured below and a new one for me

Mad For Markers Monthly Challenge, which is Australia day and you can use red, white and blue or yellow and green but you HAVE to color with your Copics!!  I've chosen turquoise for the green and some lighter YG greens that look like yellow.   Not sure but am hoping this counts!  

I have such a hard time with sentiments so I've replaced that one with my home made flower cut with my Silhouette.  Dang that thing is fun!! 

I've used Babette from Kraftin Kimmie and I'd like to send a special thanks to a wonderful friend, Nancy Schaub, who sent me the stamps to borrow.  These images are so fun to color! 

Stamps:  Kraftin' Kimmie's "Babette"
Paper:  Basic Grey "Marjolaine" paper
Embellishments: Tim Holtz's Trimmings - flowers (GORGEOUS!)
Punches: Misc feathers, brad is Basic Grey and Zva Creative adhesive pearls
Ink: Copics

Cute Card Thursday #146

#146 - Out with the Old!!!

I couldn't quite tell you if I remember where I got this image or not cuz I've never used it before.  For my "old" I've used Basic Grey's "Wisteria" paper and some Upsy Daisy Designs "Everlasting Beauty" paper.  Actually I've had a lot of these supplies around for over a year so I was happy to be using  them.  

(Looks better if you click on the picture and enlarge it)

I made this for a local lady who is retiring from the post office after, I think it was 33 years.  WOW!  That's pretty incredible and commendable. 

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!