Meet Ellanore!!!!

The Burtonesque Dolls are back for day 3 of the Burton-Weenies Preview.  Simply Betty Stamps sure did an awesome job with this collection.  The Dolls are combining this preview with our usual challenge.  The challenge is to put Ellanore in a Burton movie.  I chose to put her in Alice in Wonderland.  I couldn't resist.  I had this Wonderland paper left from another project so it was perfect.  I colored Ellanore (Alice) with Copics and popped her up with Stampin' Up dimensionals.

The sentiment is a rub-on I found at Big Lots.  I used my MS Drippy Goo border punch for the detail in the middle.  I colored the paper with distress ink.  Please pop over to TBD and see what everyone else has done and please play along.  All the details are over at TBD.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD & NLG

Meet Belladonna!

Hi everyone!  It is Preview Day 2 for The Burtonesque Dolls and Simply Betty Stamps.  Today we bring you Belladonna from the Burton-Weenies.  She looks like she would be friends with my niece Becca.  In fact, this entire collection does.  I am sure Becca will be asking for these cards. 

I colored Belladonna with Copic markers.  I was going for a Batman Pow kind of thing behind her.  I free hand cut it out of white and then matted it on black.  The image is also matted on black.  There is a hint of pink ink on it but it didn't show up in the picture.  All the paper was distressed with a Tim Holtz distress tool.  That doesn't show up well either.

I had so much fun coloring Belladonna and the others in this collection.  I hope you do too!

Please stop by TBD and check out what the others created.  Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD & NLG

Meet the Burton-Weenies!!!!!

Hi everyone.  The Burtonesque Dolls are proud to announce another release from Simply Betty Stamps called Burton-Weenies!  The line comes out on Friday so you'll have to check back each day until then to see what is coming.  First we bring you JackJack.  Not my favorite name (long story) but very cool image.

I colored JackJack with Copic markers.  I found this cool background on the internet.  I loved the vibrant colors so I tried not to cover up too much of it.  The sentiment was a rub-on I found at Big Lots ages ago.  I really had fun with this one and even more so with the ones coming up.  I hope you check back tomorrow to see the next one.

Pop over to TBD and see what everyone else created.  Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG 

Edward and Bella

Welcome to another Sassy Studio Design Release Party.  I am soooooo excited about this one...Twilight and Harry Potter.  Two of my favorites.  I am using Edward and Bella...LUV THEM!  Sorry for the fuzzy sentiment.  I just can't seem to hold my hands steady while I take a picture.  I am glad Bianca (my photographer) will only be gone for a month.  I hope her father appreciates the sacrifices her favorite Aunt makes so he can spend time with her. 

Back to business, I colored the images with Copics and the mat was cut using Nesties.  Here is a closeup of Edward and Bella.

I am so bad at remembering what companies my papers and embellies are from.  I promise to be more organized in the future.  I added some glitter to Edward.  He sparkles you know.  Here is a closeup of Edward.  

 My entire family loves Twilight.  I may start a bidding war on this card.  Between my sisters and nieces I should be able to get something good for this one.

We are doing a Scavenger Hunt for this SSD Release Party.   Please pop over to SSD for all the details.  Here is the blog hop list:

Sara

Kathy

Julie

Maria

Rebecca - You are here

Regan

Kim

Amanda

Please play along and thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

1...2...3

Hi everyone.  We are counting at 2 Sisters Challenge today with the help of our sponsors Pattie's Creations and Whimsie Doodles.  The challenge is 1,2,3!  1 image, 2 papers & 3 embellishments.  I started with my 1 image from Whimsie Doodles which is called Bubble Leah.  Isn't she a cutie?  I colored her with Copic markers (my favorite).  I added some liquid applique to her bubbles for some texture.

My 2 papers are from Stampin' Up!  I like this color combo.  My 3 embellies are corner brads, ribbon and bubble stickers (which I added some liquid applique to as well) in the corners of the image mat.  I had some issues with the third embellishment.  I was working late on it and suffered from creativity block.  I started digging through my messy craft table and found a sheet of bubble stickers.  I really need to get organized!

I have a little sad news.  Bianca (aka Alicia) has gone to Georgia for a month to visit her father.  She takes my pictures so I had to do this one by myself.  I think it came out ok, much better than it usually does for me.  Bianca takes really good pictures.

Please pop over to 2 Sisters and check out what the rest of the design team created.  Also, please join in.  I can't wait to see what you all come up with. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

FTPD & NLG

Silhouettes at 2 Sisters

This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we are doing Silhouettes.  We are sponsored by Stitchy Bear Stamps.  We were given beautiful silhouettes to work with.  I am using Reach.  Isn't she beautiful?!  I love fairies.  I am normally all about the coloring but this was a surprisingly nice change for me.

The background is just a white piece of cardstock that I embossed and inked.  The sentiment is a leftover rub-on I found in my drawer.  This was a quick one for me but I wanted the silhouette to be the star.

Please stop over and check out what the rest of the design team has created for your inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

Monsters in the Factory!!

The Burtonesque Dolls have a problem this week.  The monsters have taken over Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.  We are sponsored by Strange Skin and we were given really cool images to work with.  Mine is the Bride of Frankenstein.  I colored her with Copics.  I popped up the bride and the screw heads with SU dimensionals.  The border punch is Drippy Goo from MS.  I didn't really have an appropriate chocolate factory sentiment so I just added happy haunting from SU.

I added green and purple to her skin but it doesn't really show up in this picture.  I wanted her nice and bruised.  Her hair is just out of control!

Please stop over at TBD and check out what the rest of the Design Team has created for you.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

Anything Goes!

2 Sisters Challenge is asking you to do whatever you want this week.  The challenge is "Anything Goes" and is sponsored by Crafty Sentiments and Glitterbabes.  I used Flora from Crafty Sentiments and colored her with Copics.  I am in love with this background paper.  The colors are so vibrant.  I used some ribbon from my "box-o'-scraps" and cut out the image mat with some nesties and used a little distress ink. 

I love fairies and manga so this image is going to be one I use many times.  My niece draws amazing manga eyes.  I am hoping she will be doing her own images soon.  Thanks to Crafty Sentiments.  This one is a keeper.

Please hop over to the 2 Sisters and check out what the rest of the design team has created for your inspiration. 

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

Elegance

Hi everyone.  Sassy Studio Designs is doing Elegant with Lace and Pearls.   I tried to keep the colors simple on this one to keep it elegant.  Sometimes I tend to use too many colors.  My "lace" was created with a Fiscars border punch on the chocolate piece of paper.  My pearls are brads from Pizzazz Aplenty.

I am keeping this post short because it is my birthday and I ate too much and need to change my clothes and relax.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

Aunt Beck It's Jack Sparrow!!!!!!

The Burtonesque Dolls and Simply Betty Stamps are very excited to tell you that the Captain has arrived!  I am dedicating this card and post to my little niece Cortlynn.  I have watched Pirates with her sooooooo many times.  Every time Johnny Depp rides up on his sinking ship she yells "Aunt Beck it's Jack Sparrow".  She loves him!!!!

I spent an hour and a half coloring this bad boy with Copic markers.  I think he turned out ARRsome.  I used an EK punch for the ribbon weaving.  The die cut behind Jack is from Spellbinders.

Simply Betty has some great offers for you on this pirate collection.

Here are the discounts:

6 Clear stamps for $ use code Pirates6

3 Clear Stamps for $ use code Pirates3

Now, how about some freebies? How can you get a freebie you say?

You will have to pop over to TBD to find out. 

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

Treasure Time!

Here we are with image #5...Maxine.  The Burtonesque Dolls and Simply Betty Stamps are back with another Pirate.  Isn't she a "GEM"?  This will be a short post for me.  Hubby took me out on a date tonight and I really need to get some rest.  Please pop over to see the rest of the DT's designs and make sure you check back tomorrow because we will be showing you the one you are all waiting for!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

Here comes Ginger!

It is day 4 of The Burtonesque Dolls and Simply Betty Sneak Peek.  Today we have Ginger.  Doesn't she look like she is up to something?  My niece has that same look in her eyes.  I won't mention which one I am talking about.  They will have to figure that one out themselves.

I enjoyed coloring this one a lot.  I started out making her African American but my color choices justs didn't work.  I recolored the flesh areas and paper pieced them to my original.  That wasn't fun.  I need a lot more practice.

Please stop over to TBD and see what the rest of the design team has created.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

Meet Marty and Lizzy!!!

It is Sneak Peek Day 3 for The Burtonesque Dolls and Simply Betty Stamps!  So sorry I missed yesterday.  To be honest...I did the wrong image.  So today I put yesterday's image, Lizzy, on a card with today's image, Marty.  Marty has his monkey friend on his shoulder and Lizzy is looking quite playful.

I colored them with Copics and popped them up on a free background I found online.  I lost the name of the site I got it from.  If I find it, I will post it in case anyone else wants it. 

Don't you just love these pirates so far?  Pop over to TBD and see what the rest of the dolls have created for you and make sure you check back tomorrow for another sneak peek image.

Once again, I need to thank Alicia for taking my picture.  I have to brag about her online or she will stop!  Thanks Alicia.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

Pirate Sneak Peek....Bonnie!

The Burtonesque Dolls are doing a Sneak Peek with the help of Simply Betty Stamps.  Who doesn't love a good looking pirate?!  We are starting out Bonnie.  She is the first in the Funky Punky Pirate Collection.  I colored her with Copics.  I was going for a pink/black abstract theme on this one.  I just love the pink skull and crossbones on the background paper.  I popped Bonnie up with some SU dimensionals.  The ribbon is generic from my "box-o-scraps".  Thanks to Alicia for taking the picture again for me.

I can't wait to show you the 5 other images in this Funky Punky Pirate Collection...but you will have to wait.  You will have to come back tomorrow to see the next one.  Please stop over at TBD and see what the rest of the dolls have created for you.

FTPD & NLG

Flowers!!!!

Today 2 Sisters Challenge wants to know "How does your garden grow?!"  We are sponsored by Pattie's Creations.  She gave us this beautiful image to work with.  I colored it with Copic markers.  I used 3D crystal effects on the vase.  I cut out a few of the tulips and popped them up with a rolled up glue dot.  I used nesties for the mat and popped the whole thing up with SU dimensionals.  I used an EK border punch on the bottom and two SU punches for the sentiment.  The sentiment is also SU as is the cardstock.

I really love the way my tulips came out!  And I am very glad my niece took the picture again.  She does a much better job than I do.

Please pop over to 2 Sisters and check out what the rest of the Design Team created for your inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG