Happy 40th Birthday BETTY!

I made this card for Betty as part of her birthday blog hop!

 I hope you like it Betty... 

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY!!!!

Today is Betty Roberts 40th Birthday!!! 

YES the BIG 40
so we thought we would make it as special as we possibly can! 
the Awesome Rachel Sharp http://sharkie19.deviantart.com/?rnrd=118353
drew us up an image to use for Betty's Birthday!!
A whole bunch of AMAZING, SUPER TALENTED ladies
have done some UNBELIEVABLE projects for you to see, they have all been mailed out to Betty
so she should get some AMAZING mail...
but we thought you would all like to see these FANTASTIC projects..

follow the rest of her blog hop and see the spectacular creations all of us Simply B fans have conjured! 

Corinne  http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com

Leanne, Cynthia Cole, April, Cat, Dena

Rachel Http://bigcraftymess.blogspot.co.uk

Tanya  http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com

Lucy - http://loopylass2010.blogspot.co.uk/

Irene - http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/

Anne-http://handyitsme.blogspot.co.uk

Emily http://emilyshroom.blogspot.com.au/

Lisa H. www.mindovermattercreations.com

Patricia. http://preybueno.blogspot.com

Anita http://kardmakingheaven.blogspot.co.uk

Rita http://ritaedwardsdesign.wordpress.com/2014/11/10/betty/

Dorindahttp://rinchak.blogspot.com/2014/11/happy-birthday-betty.html

Marie http://marie97-lotlot.blogspot.com

Louise: www.louisescraftycards.blogspot.com

Jackie Rakoski : http://stampingsister.blogspot.com

Stephanie http://missniceroadscrapsit.blogspot.ca/

Katya - http://www.kattyxotica.blogspot.com/

Vicky - http://crafting-vicky.blogspot.ca/

Darcy - http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.com

Melissa D - http://www.craftymeerkat.blogspot.com

Sian H - http://serendipity-cards.blogspot.co.uk 

Robin -http://rcz28.blogspot.com/

Ashley- http://anm61391.blogspot.com/

Jackie Randolph.  - http://papermoments.blogspot.com/

Michelle - http://ladyofleisureink.blogspot.com/

Ruza - http://ruzascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Andrea - http://craftyandrea.blogspot.com/2014/09/happy-40th-birthday-betty.html

Chris S - http://cattsscratchingpost.blogspot.ca/

Lisa N. http://distinctivelmnts.blogspot.com/

Kitty - http://intruderlady.blogspot.com

Nia - http://wescraptoo.blogspot.co.uk/

Sharette- http://scrappernthemaking.blogspot.com/

Sam - http://bananasaboutstamping.blogspot.com

Julie R. http://reallycrazy4paper.blogspot.com/

Lizzy  www.colourkitty.blogspot.com

Rebecca http://sydneyssentiments.blogspot.com/

Bridgette https://copicsforbreakfast.wordpress.com/

Sharman-http://sharman33.blogspot.com

Regan - http://charmedstamping.blogspot.com/

Jackie Maunder-http://apaperjem.blogspot.com.au/

Fernanda: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nanda-Oravec/657448417681493NandaOravec

Helen http://getpurseonality.blogspot.com/

Jo Walker http://joscardsandstuff.blogspot.co.uk/ you are here!

Tanja http://twistedteecrafts.blogspot.com

Kay- http://kaym74.blogspot.com

Celina - http://scrapvamp.blogspot.com

Bettina http://bettandshobbykrok.blogspot.com/

Wendy www.jazzydoodledesigns.com

Rhonda Miller http://bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com

Elisabete - http://thebalcavages.blogspot.com/

Erin - http://erinsowlnest.blogspot.com/

Jill  http://cuddlyscraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk

Jo McKelvey http://joeysworldofstuff.blogspot.co.uk

Kerrie - http://cardsbykerrie.blogspot.co.uk/

Sharon B - http://www.mrslumpys.blogspot.com/

Holly Hughes - http://dbcraftgirls.blogspot.com

Floss - http://crabbiescards.blogspot.co.uk/

Olivia-http://ormcraftynights.blogspot.com

Rochelle http://rochelleayris.blogspot.co.uk/

Leadonna - http://ink-positive.blogspot.com

Lady B -  http://ladybrayton71.blogspot.com/

Wish you were here

I made this for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge too!

I used a stamp from Lili of the Valley. It took me 2 attempt to colour him, the first one was brown and looked awful but I was happy with the grey version!

Oceans of love

I made this for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

The Theme is Summer. I used Digital stamps from Pink Petticoat. The beach huts remind me of the beach at Broadstairs (next town over) which I avoid in the summer as it gets so very busy for such a little town!!

Tiddly inks DT call

I made this card using Wryn - Heartfelt Love (digital stamp) for the Tiddly Inks design team call.

I coloured Wryn with my copics, made the sentiment on the computer and used Pink Petticoat paper.

I don't often enter design team calls but I thought it was worth a go, I love tiddly inks digis and the Wryn ones are definitely my favorites!

Fathers day box card

I've just recently upgraded my old tired craftrobo for a silhouette portrait. My robo was a lovely little machine but the motor was going and it couldn't cope with anything too thick. The portrait is lovely, it just so much better! I was looking through the silhouette store and I found these box cards designed by Lori Whitlock. They are so cute! I think I bought about 6 of the files in one go and then went back for more. 

I then looked at her blog and found that there was a link up party! 

So here is my box card for my father-in-law who, obviously, loves fishing! 

The papers are digital ones from the splash collection by echo park, I coloured the elements (like the fish) with my copics and I designed the sentiment on the computer.

Twinkle!

I made this for the anything goes Kraftin Kimmie challenge and the Seize the sketch #18 challenge.

I used papers from Pink Petticoat (that I can't seem to find on their website right now) and Kraftin Kimmie stamp Marilyn (again, can't find on her website!) Coloured with my limited supply of copics and I used my wink of stella glitter pen on the stars for the twinkle, but it doesn't show up too well in the photo. 

How's things?

I made this card for the simply challenged challenge! The idea was to crop a simply Betty image and use only the face. There was only about 2 hours left to get in on this challenge so this is probably the quickest colouring I have ever done! 

I'm very please with the fact that I took the photo with my mobile and then figured out how to get it onto my blog post! Yay me!

Ekkk.... Spiders!

I made this card for a combined challenge. Deconstructed sketch 135 and Kraftin Kimmie challenge 

this is the sketch that I followed and I used  Kraftin Kimmie's Wednesday stamp.

I decided to go creepyish with this card, using echo park papers, and by adding a few spiders!

Tree-mendous

I made this for the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge

This is the sketch- 

I used a memory box die that I've had for about a year but just haven't got round to using. I thought it would be perfect for this challenge. I seem to be adding hearts to my cards a lot lately, not because it's coming up to valentines day soon but simply because I like them :)

Whooo loves you?

This card was made for the Mojo Monday Card sketch challenge. I love sketch challenges, they give me a clearer idea in my head of what I'd like my card to look like!
This is the sketch -

I'm also entering it into the Paper Smooches challenge - anything goes. I used the owl from the Chubby Chums set

Just saying HELLO!

I made this for the Kraftin Kimmie krafty guest contest. I used Suzette, my favourite Kimmie Stamp, and coloured her with a mix of promarkers and copics. I don't think it shows up well in the photo but I used my wink of stella glitter pen to highlight her dress and glittery card for my bit of sparkle! 

Superstar!

Made for Kraftin Kimmie Wonderful Wednesday with only hours to spare!

I used Kraftin Kimmie Superstar stamp for my creation and coloured her with a mix of copics (hair & skin) and promarkers (everything else!)  

The more you read...

I made this bookmark for the Kraftin Kimmie challenge 197 - Schools back in.

I used Priscilla for my project, for obvious reasons, coloured her with a combination of copics and promarkers, found a lovely quote from Dr Seuss and make a cute bookmark. 

Slightly ironic really, me making a bookmark, considering that I don't read actual books any more but I'm never far away from my Kindle!

Bee Happy...

This card was made for the Paper Smooches Challenge, which this week is a picture perfect challenge.

 This is the picture for inspiration - 

I used a freebee (get it!) from the Paper Smooches blog coloured with copics, found an image of a jar and used honeycomb paper from Pink Petticoat. The bees bodies and wings are shimmery but doesn't really show up in the picture. I used glossy accents on their eyes too.

BOO!!!

I made this for the Birdie Brown September Challenge. I used the freebie provided to make my card. It's not easy to see on the picture but I cut out the middle pumpkin and layered him and added glossy accents to their eyes. The paper was a freebie from Summer Driggs

Book Pile

I made this card for my friends daughter who, after a struggle, has just become a free reader at school. This is a great achievement as reading hasn't come easy for her. Well done Poppy x

I'm going to enter this into the Kraftin Kimmie 'Embellish it' Challenge

Roller derby SKATE OFF!

Simply Betty stamps and the Stamping Chef got together and drew some skating images for the - Vulture Knockouts vs. The Skullhead Babes Roller Derby skate off!

 Rules as follows - 

For The Stamping Chef  your challenge with Kitty Paw Vultura you must do a recipe:

 1 ribbon, 2 buttons 3 pieces of background paper

For Simply B Stamps your challenge with Bonnie Skullbabe you must do a color combo:

Hot Pink, Lime Green, and Black (this is for your colors of clothing, papers, embellishments).

I will admit I did mine very last minute, I didn't really think ahead and had a very busy weekend (thats my excuse for my atrocious colouring!) but I finished them off and posted them to the stamping chef gallery. 

I had an awful time with the layout of my second card, it just didn't seem right. then I turned it 90 degrees and had a brain wave! It's not how I pictured it but I'm fairly happy with it.

Simply Betty - Bonnie SkullBabe

The Stamping Chef - Kitty Paw Vultura

Ribbon Swap Hop

I'm taking part in another swap with the Simply B Stamps Fan group that I'm a part of on Facebook. It's great fun doing these swaps! 

You should have arrived here via Anita's Blog. If not, start at the top of the blog list below to join in the fun!

I was partnered with Maria for this swap. The first package she sent went missing, sadly so she sent me a second package. She sent me some beautiful ribbon, I was so pleased with it all! Thank you so much Maria!




The only problem I'm going to have is hiding it (especially the beautiful skull tape) from my daughter!

Hop your way on down the rest of the list to see all the other delights people were sent. Next on your journey is -

KATIE

And here is the rest of the list should you need it -

SBS http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/ ( Vanessa ) on SBS blog
Corinne http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com
Melissa http://cheesestampersinparadise.blogspot.com
Sheri http://MammasScrappin.blogspot.com
Stacey http://AnastasiasArts.blogspot.com
Trudie http://trudiescakesandcards.blogspot.co.uk/
Heather http://slightlymadbut.blogspot.com
Elisabete http://thebalcavages.blogspot.com
Michelle K. http://www.inkandsew.blogspot.com.au/
Maria http://pinxinx.blogspot.com
Kay http://kaym74.blogspot.com
Anita www.kardmakingheaven.blogspot.co.uk
Jo http://joscardsandstuff.blogspot.co.uk/............... ME!!!
Katie http://katiescraftbarn.blogspot.com/
Darcy http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.com/
Trish http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.ca/
Jackie http://apaperjem.blogspot.com.au/
Emily http://emilyshroom.blogspot.com.au/
Marie http://marie97-lotlot.blogspot.com/
Lisa http://distinctivelmnts.blogspot.com/
Tanja http://craft-teeinthecity.blogspot.com/
Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
Summer http://1craftypainter.blogspot.com
Michelle S. http://craftyshell.blogspot.com
Dianna www.diannas-craftyplace.blogspot.com

Fin-tastic Day!

I made this for the July challenge at Birdie Brown. This months freebie is really cute and I couldn't resist making a card with them. I coloured the dolphins with copics then cut them out and played with layers. I don't think you can see it very clearly in the photo but the 'portal' is recessed, if you see what I mean?

I actually got to use some washi tape for the first time in ages too!

Swinging Betty

I made this for the Red, White & Blue challenge at Simply Challenged Challenges by SBS. I used Betty Swinging on a Star (the link is to the rubber version, I used the digi version)

I coloured her with a combination of  promarkers and copics. Please don't look too closely at her hair, it was a total disaster from the start and my pen leaked half way though. I tried to save it as best as I could but I'm still not happy with it. Backing paper and sentiment are form Pink Petticoat and I added glossy accents to the starts to make them stand out a little more.