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!

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