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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Corrosive Challenges #214 - Anything Goes


Hi everyone.  Boy am I out of practice.  So much going on at home and just not enough time left over to craft but things are changing.  I colored this in my freshly painted living room.  That's what the hubby and I did over Thanksgiving.  First we had to patch a lot of spots where the parrots weren't very good babies.  We also painted the kitchen.  It was a lot of work but it looks so pretty now.  We hadn't painted in about 10 years.  It was well overdue.  But enough about me.  It's time for another challenge from Corrosive Challenges.  This is our last challenge of the year and it is Anything Goes.

We have awesome sponsors for this challenge...Lacy Sunshine and Spellbinding Stamps by Nikki Burnette.  The prizes are 3 digis from each sponsor.  Woot Woot!!

Please head over to Corrosive Challenges for all the details and then enter the challenge.  I can't wait to see what you create.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Challenges entered:

Craft Hoarders #21 - Celebrate the season (everything I used is over 8 months old)

Monday, November 10, 2014

Happy Birthday Betty!!!!!!!!!


Welcome to the SBS Birthday Betty Hop.  The queen of SimplyBStamps is turning 40 today.  To celebrate, we are having a HUGE birthday hop.  I won't say too much here because I know you are all tired from hopping.  If you came from Lizzy's blog you are on the right track.  It all starts at Corinne's blog and she has all the details about how this blog came about and the fabulous artist that drew the image for us.  As I said before, I know you have read a lot already so I will just send you on your way to enjoy the rest of the projects.  Next stop is Bridgette.  The entire list is below if you got lost.

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the the hop.
FTPD & NLG
& Happy Birthday Betty!

Leanne, Cynthia Cole, April, Cat, Dena
Jackie Randolph.  - http://papermoments.blogspot.com/

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Corrosive Challenge #211 - Magical


It is time for another challenge from Corrosive Challenges.  The theme this time is Magical.  I am going to do a little cheating for my post and "borrow" what Jasmine posted on the Corrosive blog.  Here it is in the words of lovely Jasmine:

We are thrilled to introduce a new sponsor to our challenges.  Please say a warm welcome to Spellbinding Stamps by Nikki Burnette!  According to Nikki, 

"Fantasy art is where my heart lies. I love being able to escape the reality of our world for even just a few hours and enter a new fantasy realm where witches play tricks on Halloween Night, fairies fly around the sweet smelling rosebuds, and mermaids swim gracefully through the water with their dolphin friends." 

Well said!  You can see all of her amazing Fantasy Art on her Website  or check out her Facebook Page.  She regularly has freebies and contests for her followers.  Her digis are available at her Etsy Shop.  She has offered up a fabulous prize of 3 Digis for one winner!!

And once again, we are lucky enough to have not one but TWO amazing sponsors.  Welcome back to Sassy Studio Designs!  They have some great new releases that are perfect for playing along, and one lucky winner will receive 4 digis.
That brings us to our challenge...which is to create a project featuring something magical!  Fairies, witches, wizards, dragons, you name it.  Get creative!

Thanks Jasmine.  I am trying to get back into the swing of things after taking a break.  I didn't really do anything fancy to this one.  Just the basics.  I colored with Copics and popped everything up.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Monday, September 29, 2014

GRACE IS HAVING HER 3RD ANNIVERSARY

 
 
Help Grace celebrate her 3rd anniversary.  She is having a giveaway here.  
Hope your anniversary is absolutely fabulous!!

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Corrosive Challenges #209 - Halloween Colors


Hello everyone.  It is time for another Corrosive Challenges challenge.  This one is Halloween Colors.  The sponsors are Aurora Wings and Simply B Stamps.  I am using a beautiful image from Aurora Wings.  I used green, orange, purple and black for my Halloween colors.  

I must admit, this was a tough one. I wanted to make a birthday card for my sister and these are not really her favorite colors but I think it came out okay.  I hope she likes it.  Happy Birthday Rhonda!  I am heading down to Kentucky in a couple of weeks to see her and my nieces and their children.  I can't wait to squeeze those babies.

Please head over to Corrosive Challenges for all the challenge details and prizes.  The rest of the design team did an amazing job so make sure you check out their projects.  

Card Recipe:
Image:  Aurora Wings
Embossing Folder:  Anna Griffin
Papers:  from my Box-o'-Scraps
Misc:  Brads, Copics, Prisma Pencils, MS Glitter, SU dimensionals

Challenges entered:


Thanks and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Corrosive Challenge #208 - Autumn/Fall


Hi everyone.  I have been slowing down a bit on the creative front.  Way too much going on in my life right now.  Just not enough time in the day for me anymore.  I did manage to get this card done though.  It is for the latest Corrosive Challenges challenge.  I hope you like it.  All the details are listed below.  

Sponsor:  The Paper Shelter
Prize:  $20 Gift Certificate
Theme:  Create an Autumn/Fall themed project

Card Recipe:
Image:  Autumn Leaves from The Paper Shelter
Paper:  My Minds Eye and Core'dinations
Sentiment:  Heide Swapp
Embossing Folders:  Anna Griffin & Darice
Punches:  McGill Birch and Picture Punch circle
Misc:  Darice burlap, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, Stampendous Tea Stained Mica Fragments & Leaf Green Fragments, SU dimensionals, Copic markers, Pumpkin button from I don't know where.
Please head over to the Corrosive Challenges blog to see what the rest of the designers have created.  I hope that you all have an amazing day.  Thanks so much for stopping by.
FTPD & NLG
 
Challenges entered:
 
Come and Get It - Digi with an Autumn theme
 Marker POP #51 - Anything goes
Divas by Design - Anything goes
 The Paper Shelter #173 - Embossing
Word Art Wednesday #149 - Anything goes
Send a Smile 4 Kids - Cute Fall/Halloween 4 kids
Suzy Bee's #46 - Anything goes
The Crafty Blogger September - Anything goes
 My Mum's Craft Shop September #21 - Dies or punches
Stampendous September - All about the kids
 

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Corrosive Challenges #206 - "B" Unique


Welcome to the latest challenge from Corrosive Challenges.  We are sponsored by DILLY BEANS and I am using Deli Framed.  We want you to use at least 3 things that start with a B on your project.  I used black, button brads, black bling and bows.  Since this is a triple b challenge, I decided to make this one for my favorite triple b...Bailey Bug Boggs.


Isn't she adorable?  She started kindergarten this year.  This was either day one or day two.  She is really loving it.  I love my Bailey Bug Boggs.  She is my niece Rebecca's daughter.  I could just eat her up.

Please head over to the Corrosive Challenges blog and check out what the rest of the design team has created for your inspiration.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

FTPD & NLG
Card Recipe:
Image:  Deli Framed from Dilly Beans
Misc:  Copics, Button Brads, Ribbon and bling from Darice.
 
Challenges entered:
 
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
 Penny's Paper-Crafty #190 - Anything goes
Stamping Chef #42 - Anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #145 - Anything goes
Art by Miran #12 - Anything goes
QKR - Buttons
 The East Wind #13 - For the kiddies
Just Inspirational August - Anything goes
Mema's Crafts August - Anything goes
Stamping Sensations August - Anything goes 

Friday, August 15, 2014

Time for a Betty BOO-doirs Release

 Franken Babe Betty

Mrs. Witchy Boo
Spirited Betty

Devilish Betty

Hi all.  Simply B Stamps has some great new releases today.  Please head to the SBS blog to read more about them and to the SBS shop to get your own.  I am showcasing the new Betty Boo-doirs.  Aren't they great?  I will be doing separate posts with all the construction details later in the day.

Please visit the other SBS designers to check out what they created.  Here is the list:

Rebecca- You are here

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.
FTPD & NLG

KennyK Challenge #178 - Kids

Hello.  It is time for another fabulous challenge from KennyK's Krafty Krew.  My team isn't up for this one but I wanted to make sure you check out what the other team has created for your inspiration.  Please head over to the blog and read all the challenge details.  Have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Simply Steampunk Challenges - Rip-n-Tear


It is time for the August Simply Steampunk Challenge.  This time we want you to Rip-n-Tear...really beat it up.  I am using the amazing Marie Back from Death from Simply B Stamps.  This image is perfect for my niece, Becca.  Her birthday is coming up soon and this is soooooo Becca!!!  I added a happy birthday sentiment on the inside.

I ripped the background paper, distressed the edges and rolled them up a bit.  Behind the paper is a layer of really old gauze that I pulled and tugged a bit.  I also used it for the bow.  I had a great time with this one.  I hope you all join in and have as much fun as I did.

Please head over to the Simply Steampunk Challenges blog and check out all the challenge details.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG
Card Recipe:
Image:  Marie back from Death
Sentiment:  Simon Says Stamp
Embossing Folder:  Darice
Dies:  Spellbinders Labels 5, Simon Says Stamp Small Folded Banners
Misc:  Copics, Inktense Pencils, Derwent colored pencils, Gauze, Glossy Accents, Nailheads (colored with Copics), Wink of Stella glitter pen, Peeled Paint Distress Ink, Ranger embossing powder, Tim Holtz distress tool
Challenges entered:
 
Marker Pop #49 - Anything goes
 Simon Says Monday - In the family (it's for my niece)
Crafty Sentiments - Add a sentiment 
A Step in the Dark #7 - Anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - Make it sparkle
Left of Center #40 - Anything goes
Dies R Us #7 - Birthday
 Just Inspirational Monthly - Anything goes
Stamp and Create - Anything goes
Stamping Sensations - Anything goes

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Corrosive Challenge #205 - Birthday


Hello all.  It is time for another fabulous challenge from Corrosive Challenges.  This time we want to see your birthday cards.  Our sponsor is Sami Stamps.
$12 Gift Certificate
This was the first card I did in a long time where I didn't fussy cut.  It just felt strange to me.  I love to fussy cut and pop things up.  I did pop the image up but not one bit of fussy cutting was done. I hope you like it.  It was a busy day for me.  I made 54 cupcakes for my husband's 50th birthday party.  That really tired me out and I still have to clean up the mess so I will be brief.  Please head over to Corrosive Challenges and see what the rest of the design team has created for your inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.
FTPD & NLG
Card Recipe:
Image:  Wild Flower Beauty from Sami Stamps
Sentiment:  Stampendous
Punches/Dies:  Stampin' Up! & Marianne Design
Ribbon:  Really Reasonable Ribbon
Misc:  Irene's Papers-n-Things flower, Ranger Embossing Powder, Copics, Stickles, Distress Ink
 
 Challenges entered:

Dream Valley #87 - Fave color combo (Green + anything)
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Die Cuttin' Divas #176 - Anything goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty #188 - Anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - Anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #143 - Anything goes
Suzy Bee's #40 - Anything goes
Dies R Us #7 - Birthday 
Glitter n Sparkle #96 - Add glitter and sparkle
Art by Miran #11 - Anything goes

Friday, August 1, 2014

Jude Tricksters Release!!!!

Little Ali Pumpkin

Hello hello hello.  Time for another awesome release from Simply B Stamps.  Woot woot!!!  This time we have the super cute Jude Tricksters.  Unfortunately, I only had time to finish one card but I just think all the images were adorable.  I am sure I will play with them in the future.  

I am featuring Little Ali Pumpkin.  Isn't she a cutie pie?  I couldn't resist doing a double googly eye treatment.  This was just begging for it, plus I have about 15,000 pairs of eyes to use up.
Please head over to the SBS blog and check out what the rest of the design team created.  They are all so amazing.  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

FTPD & NLG

Card Recipe:
Image:  Little Ali Pumpkin by Simply B Stamps
Punches/Dies:  Stampin' Up & QuicKutz
Embossing Folder:  Googly Eyes by Darice
Sentiment:  Simply B Stamps
Misc:  Copics, SU dimensionals, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Googly Eyes

SBS DT Blogs:
 Rebecca - That's me!

KennyK Challenge #177 - Music



Woo hoo!!!  It is time for another fabulous challenge from KennyK's Krafty Krew.  The rules are the same as always...Anything Goes with a Twist.  The twist this time is music.  All the details are posted on the KennyK's Krafty Krew blog.  Remember, you win more if you incorporate the twist.

I am using Madame Axe.  I usually have a lot of trouble with Steampunk but I think this one came out pretty good.  I am going to send this one to an old friend who just moved back to town after 18 years.  I got to use 2 new items on this card, a die I won and some adorable, tiny gears and cogs I found online.  One of my best purchases ever I think.  I just love all the detail it adds to the guitar.

Please head over to the Krew's blog and check out what the rest of the design team created for your inspiration and then play along with us.  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

FTPD & NLG
Card Recipe:
Image:  Madame Axe by KennyK Downloads
Dies/Punches:  Lovely View by Little Darlings, Stampin' Up
Embossing Folder:  Antique Keys by Darice
Ink:  Antique Linen Distress Ink
Ribbon:  Darice
Embellies:  Watch Parts by Lisa Pavelka (love them!)
Sentiment by:  Regan Giangrande
Misc:  Copic Markers, Glossy Accents, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen
 
 Challenges entered:

Cupcake Inspirations #271 - Ribbon
Pile It On #30 - Embossing
The Crazy Challenge #176 - Die cuts and punches
Penny's Paper-Crafty #188 - Anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - Anything goes
Die Cuttin Divas #176 - Anything goes
Simon Says Work it Wednesday July - Blue
Marker POP #48 - Blue 
Just Inspirational August - Anything goes
Mema's Crafts August - Anything goes

Friday, July 18, 2014

Mermaid Release Time!

Hello everyone.  I am so happy to present some super cute mermaids from Simply B Stamps.  Aren't they adorable?  Each one has a specific challenge and all the details will be posted on the SBS blog.  Here are the images along with the items used for the challenge:

Mermaid Betty
(Rhinestones/Gems)

Mermaid Corinne
(Glitter)

Sheri Mermaid
(Ribbon or Twine)

Bettina Mermaid
(Heat Embossing)

You can purchase these adorable mermaids right here.

Please head over to the Simply B Blog and check out all the challenge details.  Below you will find our Design Team list.  Please check out all the hard work they did to create inspiration for you.  Feel free to leave some love when you stop by.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and have a great day.
FTPD & NLG

 Rebecca - That's me!

Monday, July 7, 2014

Love to Create Clean & Layered #123

 
Hello everyone.  I am so excited to tell you that I was asked to be a guest designer for Love to Create.   The challenge this time is Fussy & Fancy or Clean & Layered. The sponsor is ArtbyMiran.  I was given this beautiful image called Lillian to work with.  I decided Clean & Layered would be the way to go with this one.  The matted layer is popped up, the image is popped, the bottom row of flowers is popped up and I cut the bow off of the original image and layered actual ribbon instead.
 
As I type this I am celebrating the 4th of July with my family.  I traveled from Ohio to Kentucky to be with them.  My beautiful great niece, Bailey, said she wanted this card.  I brought some cards down with me and I gave my niece and her husband 3 cards.  I brought Bailey one that she had previously picked out from my blog.  She saw the other 3 cards and was upset that she only got one.  She looked at my cards and said this one was hers and she wanted 2 more so that she would have the most.  She is 5.  I just love her.
 
I hope you like the card and I hope you check out Love to Create and ArtbyMiran.  Thanks to LTC for allowing me to create with them and thank you for stopping by.  Have a great day.
 
FTPD & NLG
 
Card Recipe:
Image:  Lillian by ArtbyMiran
Paper:  DCWV
Sentiment:  Simon Says Stamp
Ribbon:  Darice
Misc:  Copics, Ranger super fine black embossing powder, SU dimensionals,
Copic Opaque White on the flowers and eyes 
 
Challenges entered
 
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes
Divas by Design - Ribbons and flowers
Aud Sentiments #110 - Anything goes
Delightful Challenges - My favorite things (Copics, ribbon)
Creative Fingers #42 - Anything goes
 Send a Smile 4 Kids - Bright colors 4 kids
Sweet Stampin' - Pretty in pink
  My Mum's Craft Shop #19 - Bright colors
Simon Says Work it Wednesday - Anything goes  
Marker Pop #47 - Anything goes