SBS Commissions Release

Hi everyone.  I have an announcement to make.  I was on the Simply Betty Stamps design team a long time ago when she was first starting out.  I have now rejoined the team and I am so excited to be back.  As you know, Betty works fast and is always coming out with something great.

Every now and then Betty, from Simply Betty Stamps, opens up 

Commissions for you to purchase.  A commission is something that is drawn up just for you with your idea, but her drawing style.. They are usually $45 but she does a special for $25 every once in a while. Here is the newest set of Commissions. Each person has given her permission to sell the image they commissioned. When they give permission to sell the image, they get the rest of that specific set for free.

I had so much fun coloring all of these images.  Believe it or not, there are even more than just the five here.  If you head over to the SBS blog, you can see gorgeous samples made by the fabulous design team.  And don't forget to head over to the SBS shop to get your own.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Bianca and Jacintay

Here is a card using a new image from Saturated Canary and my new Tim Holtz hashtag stamp.  When I saw this image in the Saturated Canary store I had to have it and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.  It reminded me so much of my niece Bianca (aka Alicia) and her friend Jacintay.  Here is a picture of them on their way to the prom a few weeks ago.

I tried to make it look like them and I think I succeeded.  I hope you all like it as much as I do.  Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD & NLG

Image:  Best Friend Selfie from Saturated Canary

Sentiment:  Tim Holtz Hashtags

Dies:  Quickutz Doily Rectangle, Sizzix & SU

Misc:  Copics, SU dimensionals, Prima Flowers, Darice gems, embossing powder, Cuttlebug embossing folder

Challenges entered:

Glitter N Sparkle #84 - Female card

Love to Create #115 - Friendship

Simon Says Monday - Something starting with "M" (markers)

Crafty Sentiments - Flowers

Loves Rubberstamps #103 - Girly, glittery, glam

Simon Says Wednesday - Die cuts

Word Art Wednesday #132 - Anything goes

QKR Stampede #87 - Gems/Rhinestones

Digi Designs - Use those markers

Stamping Sensations - Anything goes

KennyK Challenge #172 - Male

It's the 15th and that means another challenge from KennyK's Krafty Krew.  We are doing the usual Anything Goes with a Twist...Male.  That means you can win more digis if your project is made for a guy.  Simple right?  

I tried to stretch myself a bit this time.  I don't usually do steampunk but I love this image and wanted to try.  I think I need a bit more practice.  My sister thought it was great.  Thanks Robin.  I am not sure who I will give this one to though.  Maybe Jared Padalecki.

Before I go, I just wanted to tell you all that I went to the Michigan Mega Meet last week.  I am in Ohio but my cousin, Candy, lives in Michigan.  My sister, Robin, and I drove up to meet with Candy and had a wonderful time.  We shopped and met Tim Holtz.  He was so nice.  I have pictures.  I will share them later.  Candy also took us to Frankenmuth and we toured the largest Christmas store in the country.  They claim to have every type of ornament but unfortunately, they did not have a Bon Jovi ornament.  Sorry Regan, I tried.  Now I am back home and broke but I bought a lot of great dies you will see in the future.

Please head over to KennyK's Krafty Krew and check out all the other projects made by our awesome design team.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

FTPD & NLG

Sponsor:  KennyK Downloads

Recipe:

Image:  Velocitia by KennyK

Paper:  from my Box-o'-Scraps (it's a really big box)

Misc:  Copic markers, Gears from 7 Gypsies, Glossy Accents, SU dimensionals, EK border punch, ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon, Darice embossing folder, Wink of Stella glitter brush pen

Challenges entered:

Card Mania #46 - Emboss it

Craft Hoarders Anonymous #7 - Ribbon, lace or twine

Marker Pop #43 - Anything goes

Simon Says Monday - Something starting with "M" (markers)

Penny's Paper Crafty #177 - Anything goes

A Creative Romance - One for the boys

Digi Design - Use those markers

Sister Act #56 - Anything goes

Sarah Hurley - Anything goes

Stamping Sensations - Anything goes

Corrosive Challenge #199 - Banner Day

Hello everyone.  It is time once again for another Corrosive Challenges challenge!!!  This time around our challenge is Banner Day.  You must use a banner somewhere on your project to participate.  We are sponsored by Sami Stamps and the prize is a $12 gift certificate.

Sami Stamps graciously gave me this image to create some inspiration for you.  This one gave me a little grief but it was my own fault.  I tried doing a background and I really didn't like it when I was finished.  That meant I had to cut her out.  I usually do that anyway because I like the way images look when they are fussy cut and popped up.

Please head over to the Corrosive Challenge blog and check out what the rest of the design team created with awesome stamps from Sami Stamps.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Image: I look Stunning from Sami Stamps

Papers:  Box-O'-Scraps

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug & Anna Griffin

Dies and Punches:  Marianne Design, Martha Stewart & Sizzix

Misc:  Really Reasonable Ribbon, gems from my stash, Wink of Stella clear glitter brush, Glossy Accents, Copic markers, SU dimensionals

Challenges entered:

Card Mania #46 - Emboss it 

Simon Says - Pick 5 (Copics, Die cut, pearls, ribbon, sentiment)

 Stamping Sensations May - Anything goes

Sister Act #56 - Anything goes

Digi Designs - Use those markers

Dies R Us - Anything goes

Sarah Hurley 365 #92 - Anything goes

Dream Valley #81 - Anything goes

Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes

Southern Girls - Dots and spots

Sami Stamps # 13 - A Mother's Love

KennyK Challenge #171 Femme Fatale

Hey everyone.  It is time for another challenge from KennyK's Krafty Krew.

My team isn't up for this one so I don't have a card but Team Biker Girl has done amazing inspiration projects for you.  The challenge is our usual Anything Goes with a Twist.  The twist this time is Femme Fatale.  Remember, if you incorporate the twist, you win more.
The sponsors for this challenge are:
KennyK Downloads & Crafty Ribbons (£10 Gift Voucher)
Please head over to KennyK's Krafty Krew and join in the fun. Thanks so much for stopping by.
FTPD & NLG

PRAYERS FOR KATLYNN

There is a very beautiful young girl who is in need of your prayers.  She has been sick for a while and would love to get a card from you to help her feel better.  You can read about this beautiful girl here.      

  Isn't she just gorgeous!  Her mom is also offering some candy for you.

Corrosive Challenges #198 - Head Gear

Welcome to another fabulous challenge from Corrosive Challenges.  We are sponsored by Dilly Beans and the challenge is Head Gear.  All you need to do is make a project with an image that has something on its head...hat, bow barrette, etc.  The prize is 3 digis from Dilly Beans.

I colored this sweet little Dilly Beans Mermaid with Copics, cut her out and popped her up with SU dimensionals.  I used my Wink of Stella clear glitter brush pen along with some other WOS glitter pens on various parts of the mermaid.  I also used a lot of Glossy Accents on her.  The paper is from Graphic 45 and I used a cool bubble embossing folder behind the mermaid.  I heat embossed the sentiment.

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

Challenges entered:

Simon Says Monday - Big stamp

Creative Card Crew #60 - Girly

Fan-Tastic Tuesday #32 - Anything goes

Party Time Tuesday #169 - Anything goes

Tuesday Throwdown #192 - Lots of sparkle

Creative Inspirations #262 - Cute characters

Crafting from the Heart #15 - Anything goes

The Crafter's Cafe #60 - Add glitter

My Mum's Craft Shop #16 - Anything goes

The Crafty Blogger - Die cuts or embossing

FTPD & NLG

Card from Candy

Hello everyone.  I just wanted to show you what came in the mail.  I got a card from my fabulous cousin Candy!!  Here it is:

Isn't it adorable?  But that's not all I got.  Candy just opened her own craft supplies store.  You can find it here.  She also has a blog here which has a link to her store on the side.  She is just getting going and I hope she grows quickly.  Look what I got from her store:

I can't wait to start using these wood sheets.  They are so cool.  If anyone has an idea for me, please leave a comment and I will give it a try.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

KennyK's Challenge #170 - Stars

Hello everyone.  We are seeing Stars over at KennyK's Krafy Krew.  Our new challenge is Anything Goes with a Twist...Stars.  If you incorporate the twist, you win more digis!!!  Woot woot!!!  I am using Sweet Melissa from KennyK for my project.  She reminds me of my niece.  (If any of my nieces are reading this, please leave a comment guessing which one of you this is.)

I used a variety of star dies to make this.  Unfortunately, I was too lazy to write it all down so I could add it to my post.  I also used star gems from Darice.  The paper is from Bo Bunny & Basic Grey.  I colored with Copics.  The ribbon was part of a cheap pack from the dollar store.  I used Glossy accents and my Wink of Stella glitter pen (my new love).

We hope that you will join us for this challenge.  First, head over to KennyK's Krafty Krew and check out what the rest of the design team has created for you.  All the details are posted there for you. Happy creating.

Challenges entered:

 Scribble and Scrabble #16 - Always anything goes

Marker POP #41 - Anything goes

Rhedd and Rosie #30 - Anything goes

Art By Miran #3 - Anything goes

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards #62 - Stripes

 The ABC Challenge - J for just as you like it

Challenges 4 Everybody #40 - Anything goes

Emergency Crafters - Polka dots

 Stamping Sensations - Dies and/or punches

The Crafty Bloggers Network - Die cuts or embossing

Corrosive Challenge #197 - Pretty Pastels

Hello everyone.  It is time for another Corrosive Challenges challenge...Pretty Pastels.  This sucker was really difficult for me.  I am not a pastel fan. I love deep, rich color.  My little sweet baby Sydney headed up to the studio to give me support while I tried to struggle through this one.  Happily, I survived and am pretty pleased with the result.

Our sponsor this time around is:

I colored with Copics and used Stampin Up paper, McGill punch, Sizzix oval die, Anna Griffin embossing folder & gems.  I am pooped so this is going to be a short post.  Please head over to Corrosive Challenges and check out what the rest of the design team created for your inspiration. 

Challenges entered:

Creative Card #59 - Spring

Penny's Paper-Crafty #172 - Flower power

Rhed and Rosie's #30 - Anything goes

Delightful - Use an egg or oval shape

Sweet Stampin' - Flowers

Craftyhazelnut's - Use patterned paper

My Mum's Craft Shop #16 - Anything goes

Stamp and Create - Spring flowers

Stamping Sensations - Use dies and/or punches

The Crafty Blogger - Die cuts or embossing

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

KennyK Challenge #169 - Pastels

It is time for another challenge from KennyK's Krafty Krew.  As usual, it is an anything goes challenge with a twist.  The twist is to use Pastels on your project.  Perfect for Easter right? My team isn't up this time so I don't have a card :).  If you want goodies like these:     what are you waiting for?!  Head over to KennyK's Krafty Krew and see what the design team has created for your inspiration and then join in.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.  

Corrosive Challenge #196 - Show Us Your Metal

Hello everyone.  It is time for a new Corrosive Challenges challenge.  This time we want you to Show Us Your Metal!  Our sponsor is:

I love love love Delicious Doodles.  They have something for everyone.  I prefer the ones with a bit of a darker side to them.  I am using Gothicka.  I colored her with Copics and cut her out.  If you look closely, I layered up several different parts of the image with SU dimensionals.  I also used several different types of glitter pens on the image.  This sucker took forever to color but I enjoyed every minute of it.  I just wish my photography skills were better.  There is so much shimmer and shine to this card but it didn't come through on the photo.  I wish I lived closer to Kathy so she could take pictures for me.  She knows I love her pics.

Now please head over to Corrosive Challenges and see what my fabulous teammates created for your inspiration.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

Challenge:  Use metal on your project

Sponsor:  Delicious Doodles

Prize: 4 Digis from Delicious Doodles

Image:  Gothicka from Delicious Doodles

Paper:  Black Currant Stack from DCWV

Dies:  Spellbinders and Simon Says Stamp

Embellishments:  Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon, blossom from Bo Bunny, metal button from my friend

Misc:  Darice Gems, Copics, Glossy Accents, SU Dimensionals, Sakura glitter pen clear, Wink of Stella glitter pens, clear and colored

Challenges entered:

Simon Says Wednesday - Buttons

The Stamping Chef #22 - Anything goes

Crafty Ribbons #82 - Ribbons and buttons

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything goes

Crafty Catz #224 - Anything goes

Cut It Up #41 - Anything goes

Allsorts #252 - Dies

The ABC Challenge - H is for hair

Stamping Sensations - Pretty in pink

KennyK's Challenge #168

  Hello everyone.  It's time for a brand new challenge from KennyK's Krafty Krew.  You know the drill....it's anything goes with a twist.  The twist this time is add a bow.  Remember, your prize is bigger if you're chosen and you incorporated the twist on your project.  You gotta love that right?   I had a great time creating this card.   Lately, I have been feeling like my mojo was on vacation, but I think it came back and I am so happy about it.  My little buddy Sydney helped with this card.  We hadn't been in the studio in a while and she really missed it.  Thanks for helping me Sydney. Please head on over to KennyK's Krafty Krew and check out what the rest of the design team has created for your inspiration.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day. FTPD & NLG Challenge:  Anything Goes with a Bow Sponsor:  KennyK Image: VerucaVenom by KennyK Colored with Copics Paper:  DCWV Sentiment: The Paper Studio (I think) Die Cuts:  Stampin Up, Spellbinders, Sizzix & QuicKutz Misc:  Glossy Accents, Embossing Powder, Gems   Emerald Faeries #53 - Girly "Pretty in Pink" Stamping Sensations - Pretty in pink Scribble and Scrabble #13 - Anything goes Fan-Tastic Tuesday #26 - Anything goes Love to Create #106 - Anything goes Penny's Paper-Crafty #168 - Anything goes  Crafty Ribbons #80 - Ribbons & bows QKR Stampede #79 - Anything goes Sister Act #48 - Anything goes Stampin' for the Weekend - Anything goes  

Challenge #194 for Corrosive Challenges

Hi everyone.  I am back with another challenge for Corrosive Challenges.  Our current challenge is Animals.  All you need to do to participate is to create a project featuring and animal.

Sponsor:  Meljen's Designs

Prize:  4 (non-colored) Digis

I know this project isn't really me.  I think my mojo is on vacation.  I am trying desperately to get it back as it has been missing for weeks.  My sister is just kicking my but lately in the craft department and I just can't have that continue.  (A little sibling rivalry is good right?)  She is the oldest so I have to win at something.  Did I mention I am also the middle child?  Am I gaining any sympathy from you guys?

Ok, enough whining from me.  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 and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Image:  Meljen's Designs colored with Copics and popped up with SU dimensionals

Background Paper:  Watercolor paper with Broken China distressed ink, acrylic paint & embossing paste

Sentiment:  The Paper Studio Everyday Expressions

Die:  SU Bitty Banners

Flowers are from my stash along with the pearls and gems

Misc:  TCW Mini Tiles stencil, Wink of Stella glitter brush, Glossy Accents

Challenges entered:

Card Mania #41 - Use a sentiment

Marker POP #37 - Anything goes

Simon Says Monday - Paste

Simon Says Wednesday - Pearls

Cute Card Thursday #310 - Springtime

Southern Girls - Swinging in the breeze

Sister Act #46 - Anything goes

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Easter/Spring

Sweet Stampin' - Cute

Challenge #167 for KennyK's Krafty Krew

Hi everyone.  Today begins another amazing challenge over at KennyK's Krafty Krew.  My team isn't up for this one so I don't have a card.  I just wanted to make sure you didn't miss it.   The design team did such amazing work.  You are going to love their inspiration pieces and we are going to love it if you join us.  Play along won't you?
Challenge:  Anything Goes with a Twist - Gems/Rhinestones Sponsors: KennyK , Loves Rubber Stamps ($10 Gift Voucher) & HobbyCutz (£10.00 voucher)
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.
FTPD & NLG