GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!!!

This week I am representing 2 Design Teams with one card.  Great for me as I have been super busy this week.  The challenge at 2 Sisters Challenge (DT #1) this week is "Girls Just Want to Have Fun!!"  We are being sponsored by the amazing Sassy Studio Designs (DT #2)!!

I started with this Sassy GoGo Girl.  I colored her with Copic markers.  I wanted to put her on a dance floor with a disco ball but I couldn't find my circle punch.  My studio is a MESS right now.  So I went with silver foil paper and embossed it with some cool circles instead.  I used Nesties for the ovals and sentiment.   I used sizzix flourishes, some blue brads, a few clear gems and a silk rose to finish it off.

I can't wait to see what you all come up with for this challenge!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

2 Sisters Sketch Challenge

This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we are sponsored by The Hodge Podge Shop.  I used their beautiful Winter Chickadee for my card.  The challenge was to use this sketch from Mary:

I used generic scraps again on this one except for the velvet ribbon.  I bought this a while back and couldn't figure out what do do with it.  I decided to do all green since that is my favorite color.  I used a Matha Stewart border punch on the white.  I used an EK punch on the sentiment and the snowflakes.  I added snowflakes for two reasons.  First, because it is a Winter Chickadee and second, because I am doing double duty with this card.  My local craft group had a snowflake challenge.  I know snowflakes aren't green but white didn't work.  I topped them off with Martha Stewart glitter.

I colored the image with Copic markers twice.  I cut up the second image and layered two of the branches.  I also popped up the Chickadee.  Unfortunately, you can't tell that from the picture.  It is much better live.  I added liquid applique and some white glitter to the branches.  I added a few embellies and voila...all done.  I didn't enter any challenges with this one as I was too busy to search this time.

Please visit 2 Sisters and check out what the rest of the Design Team has to inspire you.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD

NEW YEAR, NEW START BURTONESQUE DOLLS STYLE

We're Back!!!

So Sorry for the delay, but a few of the Dolls have been unwell, so we extended our

Christmas Break.

Here's this weeks Challenge
"New Year, New Start Burtonesque Dolls Style"

Create a card/project with a New Home or New Baby theme, but don't forget to add
that Burtonesque Twist.

I started with this wonderful image from Simply Betty Stamps.  I entered this in a challenge for Simply Betty Challenges.  The rules were to use black, white and either red or pink.  I whipped this up pretty quick so I could get it posted before bed. 
I used generic cardstock and misc. scraps I had on hand.

That's it, nice and simple!  Please vist The Burtonesque Dolls and see what the
Design Team has created to inspire you.

Thanks for stopping by! 

FTPD

PEACE, LOVE & SASSINESS!!!

I am so SUPER EXCITED to announce that I am now a member of the Sassy Studio Designs Design Team!!!!   Wooo Hooo!!!!!

This week they are releasing some new Super Sassy images!!!  The one I am featuring is Hippie Chic.  She reminds me of my older sister growing up.  She loved her tube tops and poncho shirts, not to mention the bellbottoms.  I got this background paper a while back in the hopes of making something for my niece.  She LUVS the peace symbol.  Sorry Grace, I used your paper for something else.  The sentiment is from SU, a few brads and a flower and we are done.

This new collection is call "Blast from the Past" and we are doing a blog hop today.  Please check the SSD site for all the details.  Your next stop will be Kathy.  I am supposed to have a song for you but what can I say, the new girl hasn't figured this out yet.

Thank you all for your support.  If you are not a follower, please consider it.  I am hoping to watch my numbers grow.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD

UPDATE!!!!!!!!  I just figured it out and my song is:  Heart of Glass.  Sorry for the confusion.

Flowers at 2 Sisters Challenge

Today over at 2 Sisters Challenge the theme is FLOWERS.  I started off with this adorable Fairy from Digi Doodles.  She is so sweet.  Next came the lovely floral background paper.  I picked that up at my local Archiver's.  My original plan was to have her sitting on a flower, but then I decided to make her the center of a flower.  I cut the ovals out using Nesties and then distressed the edges with my new Tim Holtz paper distresser.  I cut up a bunch of silk flowers and attached each petal to the back of the oval with glue dots.  The cardstock is generic as is the ribbon.  I added a beautiful leaf pic to the bottom corner just because I really wanted to use it!  I have had the box sitting around for a while now.

Please drop by and join us at 2 Sisters Challenge for your chance to win and visit our sponsor Digi Doodles for this cute Fairy and much more.  Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

I also entered:

Aly's Sunday Challenge:  Things with wings

Tip Top Tuesday: Anything goes

Gettin' Girlie...

Over at 2 Sisters Challenge this weekwe are Gettin' Girlie!!!  I must apologize for not doing justice to this super cute image from Pattie's Creations.  My mojo just wasn't cooperating this week.  I hope to have it back soon.   I have loved genies since I was a little girl.  I think this image is just adorable.

I colored the genie with Copic markers.  The pants and vest are done from the background paper.  The cardstock is from Stampin' Up.  The gems and ribbon were from my "Box O' Scraps".  I cut the sentiment out with an EK Success punch.

My sister and I each felt the hair should match ours.  I am blonde, she is a red head.  As you can see above, I won.  I hope you join in the fun with us this week.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

2 SISTERS CHALLENGE......Thinking of You

I am so pleased to announce that I am now a member of the 2 Sisters Challenge Design Team.  The challenge this week is to make a Thinking of You card.  Our sponsor this week is Stitchy Bear Stamps.

The image I used is called Flower Fairy and she is just adorable.  The background paper is from Purple Panda and has also been used on the bodice piece.  Unfortunately, I was a little pressed for time so I tried to keep it simple.  I added a few silk flowers and a button.  I hope you like it. 

Please see 2 Sisters Challenge for all the details.  We are asking that these cards be mailed to Stacy Walker who will send them to patients at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.  We hope you will participate.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

WE WISH YOU A SCARY CHRISTMAS!!!

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas!  This is the last Burtonesque Dolls challenge for 2010. 

The challenge is WE WISH YOU A SCARY CHRISTMAS.  You can use any Nightmare Before Christmas image to create your best Christmas project...with a Burton flair.

The prize for this week is:

THREE EXCLUSIVE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS IMAGES FROM

 SIMPLY BETTY STAMPS

I used the amazing Oogie Boogie image created by our own Suzi.  I found the other images online and added them in.  The tree looks much better in person but I guess that is true of most scanned images.  I added dimension to the middle and decorated it with some cute garland I got at Pat Catan's.

I hope you like it!

Let's wind this year up right.  Give it all you've got and join in on the fun.  Good luck and the Dolls will be back next year!

FTPD

Sketch Challenge at The Burtonesque Dolls

Woohoo...leave the design to us this week and follow this fun sketch provided to us by the lovely Cheri over at Graphic Cat Creations.

Your challenge this week is to create a stunning project using this sketch with a Burtonesque Flair!

It can be Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice in Wonderland or perhaps some Beetlejuice...how about Edward Scissorhands.  The winner of this challenge will receive Simply Betty Stamps original Emo Kids, Christian and Lola rubber stamps.  Now that is an AWESOME prize!

Here is my project:

I started with the amazing sketch and decided to make it a bit dark.  The only actual color I used was red.  I found this super image of Tim Burton as Edward Scissorhands. I added some texture and shading to the layers.  I colored the candycane with Copic markers, cut it out and attached it to the main image for a pop of color.  I used an EK punch for the bat edges.  Super fun!

You will have until Dec 20th, 11:00pm to get your projects uploaded into the link.  Please check out The Burtonesque Dolls site to see what the rest of the Design Team has created to inspire you.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD



BLUE CHRISTMAS

I found some beautiful paper at Archivers a few days ago and I just had to use it.  I decided to make two Blue Christmas cards.  The images are from Kenny K and I absolutely love them.  I colored them with Copic markers.  I also added some white flock to the fur trim and some liquid applique for a little poof.  The ribbon is leftover from my friend Barbie's wedding.  I took it off of the favors that were left at the end of the reception.  Thanks Barbie!

I used an EK snowflake punch on the top card and added a little stickles for some shimmer.  I wanted these to be ver clean cards so I only added snowball embellies on the corners.  I hope you like them and thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

Challenges entered:

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge:  Blue Blue Christmas

Lollipop Crafts:  Welcome Winter

Cute Card Thursday: Blue

Craft Your Passion: Anything goes

2 Sisters Challenge:  Sparkly Christmas



OOGIE BOOGIE FUN!!!

It is time for another Burtonesque Dolls challenge.  Okay, so what is Christmas without that Oogie Boogie right? Today we are challenging you to create the perfect Oogie Boogie project. We have a very special prize for you today, one very special Christmas Digi of that bug man himself Oogie Boogie... all decked out in Christmas gear! This will be an exclusive digi, will not be sold later and only a few of you will have the privilege of having this digi. Other special exclusive NBC sets to be given away later as well.

For my project, I used an amazing digi created by our own Suzi...woot woot!!!  I colored him with Copic markers.  The background paper, card stamps and poker chips are all from Stampin' Up!  I added a Santa hat and some Christmas bulbs that I bought several years  ago on clearance at Pat Catan's, my second home.  I had a great time with this challenge and I hope you do too!
So what are you doing still reading this... get going! Have fun and make it Boogie!

FTPD



 

JUST FOR FUN...SCENE IT!

Hi all.  This week at The Burtonesque Dolls we are doing a JUST FOR FUN challenge.  That means there is not a prize and we are doing it just for fun.  It is a SCENE IT challenge.  The object is to use this scene from Alice in Wonderland as your inspiration:

                                                   Here is my attempt at it:

I know, I know...I used pink and black last week.  I guess I am just in a pink and black funk.  My background is from a guilty pleasure I have, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.  One of these extremely rich women held an Alice in Wonderland tea party for her daughter.  She is only 4.  This woman spent $60,000 on this party complete with diamond Barbie necklaces for all 25 of the little girls.  It must be nice to have that much money!

Anyway, I started with a picture from that party.  I then added some flowersoft to the arrangements on the table.  I used the White Rabbit image I got from Sassy Studio Designs and colored her with Copics.  I added white flocking to the bunny ears.  I used liquid applique on her tail.  All the papers are generic.  The teacup was just a clipart picture.  The various ribbons were just leftovers from other projects.

You have seen mine, now let's see yours!  I can't wait!

FTPD

The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge...LET'S SKETCH!

I am so excited to announce that I made The Burtonesque Dolls Design Team!!!   Woooo Hoooo!!!!

This is my first official DT post.  Here goes....

It's a sketch this week for The Burtonesque Dolls challenge. 

This week the Dolls have a great sketch created by Cheri over at Simply Betty Challenges, so grab your papers, embellies and images and leave the design to us.  Use this sketch as your inspiration and let loose.

Here's the best part, you get to do all the creative stuff since the design is done for you!!!  How fun is that?!

You are free to use any image you want but don't forget to add your Burtonesque style.

Here is mine:

My image is from Sassy Studio Designs and I colored it with Copics (of course).  I got the paper at Joann's.  My niece, Alicia, decided this should be pink and boy oh boy is it.  I can't wait to see what you come up with and please be sure to check out what the Design Team has created at TBD!

FTPD

FAITH, TRUST & PIXIE DUST!

After living through the Simply Betty Challenges 12 Days of Halloween I thought I would try something else I hadn't done before.  I am attempting to enter several challenges with one card.  I noticed quite a few bloggers doing this so I am going to give it a try.  Here is my card:

I tried to incorporate the rules for all of the challenges listed below so I started with the image which had to be a fairy, butterfly or angel.  I found the image online and colored her with Copic markers and added some flower soft to the grass.  I used stickles on her wings for a little sparkle.  I also popped up her body with SU dimensionals.  Those of you who follow my blog know that I have photography & scanner issues.  Once again the picture doesn't show the dimensions very well. 

Next I tried to incorporate the sketch for another challenge so that became my layout.  Then there were some embossing challenges so I embossed the white background with a floral embossing folder from Cuttlebug.  I used the folder for the blue strip on the left also.  Then I put a white strip down the center and added some glitter dots to it.  I used all generic cardstock, then I added a few embellishments and there you have it.

I found another challenge asking for clean and simple so I chose not to include a sentiment.  I felt the card was cleaner without one.  I gave it a good shot I think considering I did it fairly quickly.  I was having trouble with my truck and ended up spending more time at the shop than I had planned.  My poor truck had to remain hospitalized as it was "unsafe" to drive...so sad...so expensive.

Here is a list of all the challenges I am entering with this card:

1.  2 Sisters Challenge 11 - no designer paper
2.  Flutter By Wednesday challenge #129 - use fairy/angel/butterfly and anything goes
3.  Freshly Brewed Challenges - sketch and anything goes
4.  Incy Wincy Designs #66 - anything goes
5.  Dutch Dare Card Challenges - clean & simple
6.  Craft your Passion Challenges - anything goes
7.  Creative Cottage - #26 embossing
8.  Lexi's Creations - #26 anything goes
9.  C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #75 dry embossing

Whew!!!! That's a lot to keep track of.  Luck to all and thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

ON THE 12TH DAY OF HALLOWEEN...

...my ghoul love gave to me, 12 witches cackling.  Simply Betty Challenges gave us our last Halloween challenge which was to use witches in our project.  Here is my entry:

I made a crystal ball with bat wings.  This is the front of the card.  I used SBS Cassandra digi.  I am partial to that one as it shares a name with my niece.  I cut an acetate circle and added a hammered metal base.  I embellished the base with a layer of black drippy goo and a layer of orange drippy goo courtesy of my MS drippy goo punch.  I also added some MS cobwebs. 

Here is the inside.  I used a cloudy background for the inside of my crystal ball.  You can't tell but there is a little cobweb at the top to cover where the bat head is on the outside.  The sentiment is from SU and is one of my favorite ones.  I added a couple of stars on the inside and there is also one on the acetate front.

The bat wings were cut out using my silhouette.  I used pearl paper and added depth with Copic markers.  Once again my photography skills failed me.  The bat wings look fabulous in person.

Here is a close shot of Cassandra.  I colored her with Copic markers.  Green is my favorite color so I had to make her dress green.  I gave her red hair in honor of my sister who is my Cassandra's mother. 

I must take a moment to thank Betty.  I had an absolutely wonderful time participating in these 12 challenges.  I pushed myself harder than I thought I could and loved every minute of it.  The grand prize winner won't be announced until November 5th.  I feel sorry for my family and friends who must deal with me until then. 

I must also take a moment to congratulate all who participated.  You all were amazing.  What a great group of people and such spectacular work.  Good luck to all and thank you so much for stopping by.

FTPD