Stampin' For the Weekend Challenge

This is the first time I've entered into Stampin' For the Weekend challenge and although I didn't make the card on the weekend, I did color this  image on the weekend.  I'm sure it's not a requirement tho.  hee hee. This week's theme is "Anything Goes".  I did use the sketch from Cute Card Thursday but I was too late to enter that challenge.  DOH!

Isn't she a cutie?  This is "London" from the Back to School Emo digi line from Simply Betty Stamps.  She's a digi stamp and available now at SBS.  I love this color combo and have no idea why.  It's strange to me that it works.  LOL!

Lil Lolita Challenge #12

 A Sketch A Day...

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #12

Who doesn't love a sketch?!  Years ago a friend of mine, who we'll call her Laurel, introduced me to sketches and I've been hooked ever since!  It's very rare that I don't use one these days so it was great to see we had to use one for our next challenge at LLB!  Sorry for all the pink and black lately.  I just can't seem to get away from it.  Luuuuv the color combo!  Here's my card and sketch below:

Ya, I do realize my elements are backwards but Kellita is so tall and I just didn't want to change her. 

I'm also entering my card in the challenge that

Tickled Pink Stamps 

is sponsoring this week at

Haunted Design House

"Pink on the Brink".

My card isn't exactly scary but

cute & scary works don't ya think?!  LOL! 

Please check out the wonderful cards the DT made this week at LLB and join in the fun.  I challenge you to combine both of these challenges and would love to see your card!!  Let me know if you do!!  I'd gladly leave some lovin' on your blog!  :)     


Stamps:  Tickled Pink Stamps "Kellita"
Paper:  TPC Studio "girlfriends phrases"
Embellishments:  Misc ribbon (thanks Debbie!!), Glow Skullz, Wild Orchid Craft flowers, Prima pearl swirls, CB web folder, and chandelier garland from 7kids College Fund.  
Punches: MS "Crack" border punch and MS bat punch
Ink: Momento for distressing and Copics to color

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!