Simply Betty - June Fairy

Hi everyone!  I hope you are all having a lovely week. Half way there!! 

I'm stopping by to share a project I made for Simply Betty's June Progressive Challenge.  This is the first time in a long while that I have had the time to play along, and I had so much fun with it! You can find information about her challenge in her Simply B Stamps Facebook Fan Page.  Here is a look at my card:

For the challenge, we were to use the colors black, red, yellow and cream.  I decided to make her wings the black element...not a color I would typically use for fairy wings, but I am loving how they look!  We also had to include some glitter, which I have added to the sentiment.  I also used Wink of Stella on her wings, but it is hard to capture that in the photo. Here is a closer look at the digi and sentiment:

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week:)

Hugs,

Bonnie

Pin Up Zombie - Simply Betty Progressive Challenge

Good afternoon everyone!   I'm stopping by to share my latest Simply Betty project - this is a card I made for the new Progressive Challenge in her Facebook Fan Page Group.  The image is 'Pin Up Zombie' and the challenge is to use at least one patterned paper, ribbon, and to grunge it up in some way. I haven't done zombies before, so I hope you like how she came out.  I have to admit, I had a lot of fun coloring her:)

The Copics I used are: skin - YG21, G21, G40, YG93, YG95 & YG97; eye - BV0000, BV00 & Blender Pen, hair - BV01, BV02, BV04 & BV08; shirt - Y21, Y17, Y38, W1, W2 & W3; leaves - G21, G99 & YG67; roses - R22, R24, R35, R46 & R59.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

  For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper form my stash, flowers, ribbon and a button.  I distressed the edges of the paper, and I made the paper behind her using distress inks, salt, and misting spray.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your week!

xx Bonnie 

For Ever Love - Simply Betty Progressive Challenge

Good afternoon everyone!  Happy hump day!  I'm stopping by to share my latest Simply Betty project - this is a card I made for the new Progressive Challenge in her Facebook Fan Page Group.  The image is For Ever Love, and the challenge is to us the colors red, blue and black.  I hope you like her!

The Copics I used are: skin - E11, E21, E50, E51 & R11; hair - R22, R24, R35, R46 & R59; jeans - B91, B93, B95 B97 & W3; shirt 0 BV23, BV25 & BV29.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

  For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper form my stash, Wild orchid flowers, and dies from Memory Box Cheery Lynn Designs.  Cute, I think!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your week!

xx Bonnie 

Simply Betty Stamps - Progressive Challenge

Good evening everyone!  Something new to share with you tonight.  Have you seen in the Simply Betty Stamps Facebook Group that she is now doing a Progressive Challenge?  I've always loved her stamps, and it has been a while since I've been able to work on one, so I thought it would be fun to play along.  The challenge is to make a tag using the image 'Betty Transfusion'...and here is mine: 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - R81, R83, R85 & R89; dress - C1, C3, C5, C7 & C9.  I think the R80's are my new favorite hair color!  The image is printed on x-press paper.  For my tag I used paper from Heidi Swapp, doily, ribbon, cheesecloth and sequins.  I hope you like her!

I'll be back in a few hours with another project to share:)  Have a great night!

xx Bonnie 

Simply Betty - Missing You

Happy Monday everyone! I would like to share a card I made for a challenge going on over in the Simply Betty Facebook Group.  It's her current freebie challenge (the image isn't free anymore, but you can still find her in Betty's shop and play along).  This lovely image is called 'Missing You', and the challenge is to use 3 designer papers, ribbon, and at least one embellishment. I'd love to know what you think!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E4, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E35, YR23, Y21 & Y32; shirt - G00, BG11, BG13 & BG19; cup - E71, E77 & E79; table - R20, R22 & R24.

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, 3 papers from Prima (coffee break), flowers from Prima and Wild Orchid, ribbon, and dies from LaLa Land Crafts, and Memory box.  Thanks for taking a look!  Have a great week:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Scribbles and Scraps - Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - Bingo (Ribbon, Pattern Paper, die cut)

xx Bonnie

Pretty Pixie

Hi everyone:)  My weekend is winding down, and I've got a few cards I'm finishing up.  I'd love to share the first!  It's been a while since I have worked on a Simply Betty stamp, so I was happy to pull some of them out to play with this week.  First up is a card I made using the sweet image Pretty Pixie.  I'd love to know what you think!

The Copics I used are: hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress s- YG00, YG23, YG25 & YG17; wings - G000, BG11, BG13, BG32, YR000, YR00, YR02, R01, R02 & R14.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/word stickers by Webster's Pages (Nest), flowers/leaves by Wild Orchid, and dies by Spellbinder & LaLa Land Crafts.  I loved that it said so much, and I gave this to my (soon-to-be 13 year old) daughter, and told her to always remember the words: 'Live with Intention', and 'Find yourself and be that'.  She's such an awesome kid.  I hope she likes it. Thanks for looking!

xx Bonnie

Goblin Queen

Just wanted to pop on real quick before I head off to bed (I need to stop staying up 'til 1am crafting!).  I made this card yesterday for the Goblin Queen Challenge going on over in the Simply Betty Facebook Group.  The challenge is 'Are you Light, or are  you Dark?'.  As you can see, I went with a light theme.  Although I think I'll make a dark one too...we've all got a little bit of a dark side to us, right?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 & R20; hair - R000, R11, R32 & RV13; dress - Y32, YR24, Y21 & YR000; wings - B000, B00, B02 & B05; goblin - YG00, YG03, YG17 & YG25.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Graphic 45 (A Ladies Diary), Martha Stewart butterfly punch, and flowers and leaves from Wild Orchid. 

Thanks for taking a look.  I'm headed off to bed:)  Catch ya another day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - Glitter & Sparkle

Eureka Stamps - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Simply Betty Fan Page Challenge - Little Victorian Rio

Tonight I've finished up my second entry for the Simply Betty Fan page Challenge using the Hat Ladies.  You can find the challenge here on her blog.  For this one, I colored up Little Victorian Rio.  I think she might be my favorite in the group. Oh, who am I kidding, lol.  I love them all. Probaboy couldn't pick a favorite!  For her we were challenged to use polka dots and a border punch. Here's my card:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - Y28, Y32, YR31 and E25; jacket - R32, R35 and R37; skirt - YR00, YR24 and YR31.

For the card I used paper from Cosmo Cricket 'Coral Bloom' (floral), WeR 'Direct Flight' (polka dot), and Bazzill, a border punch by Martha Stewart, flourish die by Tim Holtz, and flowers I had on hand.  I'm off to work on my next one!  Thanks for looking:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Simply Betty Stamps - Fan Page Challenge
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes #212
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes
Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
My Creative Moments - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Xo  Bonnie

Simply Betty Fan Page Challenge - Classy Miss Cynthia

Simply Betty has a new Fan Page Challenge on her blog!  This month its using her new Hat Ladies:)  Here's my first entry using Classy Mrs. Cynthia.  For her, we are to use 2 designer papers (a conch, because I tend to use at least 2  on each card I make, lol), and put a flower on her hat.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E13, E17, E18 and E21; shirt/hat - R17, YR16 and Y17; skirt - YG000, YG03 and YG17; hat band - BV02, BV08 and BV13.

The designer papers are ones I've had in my collection for years (don't know who it is by).  I also used some ribbon, cardstock and La-La Land's 'heart banner' die, and a We R Memory Keeper crazy 8 punch.  Now I have to go decide which of these lovely ladies I want to tackle next!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Simply Betty Stamps - Fan Page Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Blog - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
My Creative Moments - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Stamping Mad
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes
Whoopsi Daisy  - Anything Goes


Xo  Bonnie

Betty Fan Page Challenge - Michelle

Good evening everyone!  I've decided to play along in the Simply Betty Fan Page Challenge this month.  I'm not sure if I'll be able to get all 6 done, but I'm going to give it my best.  The first image I'm using is Big Hugs Michelle, which you can buy here.  It was one of the images I won in the SBS Favorite image Anything goes challenge.  The challenge with her was to use purple, and something shiny.  Here's my take:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; pants - C1, C3, C5, and C7; shirt - B00, B05 and BG01; heart - V01, V06, V09 and V15; shoes - BV20, BV25 and BV29.

To make the card, I used paper from Bo Bunny's 'A gift of Love' line, bazzill white cardstock, Zva Creative bling, and La-La Land's heart banner die.  Super cute card...I think I'll send her to one of my sisters. :)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Simply Betty Stamps Blog - Fan Page

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Splash of Color

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes

Seemacrafts - Anything Goes

Rio and Her Penguin

Happy Saturday morning!  Have you seen the latest stamp from Simply Betty Stamps?  If you're a member of her Simply B Stamps Fan Group on Facebook, you've seen 'Rio and Her Penguin'.  How CUTE is she?!?  She was a freebie, as long as you complete a project with her by Monday.  I love when Betty does that:)  Go join her Facebook group if you haven't already, so you don't miss out!  Here is the card I made with her last night:

The Copics I used to color her are: 

Skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20

Hair - E53, E57 and E59

Eyes - BG000, B00 and B02

Lips - R20 and R24

Shirt - B91, B95 and B97

Pants - YG93, YG95 and YG97

Socks - B91, B95, B97, Y21 and Y26

Cubes - BG000, BG01, B00and V000

Penguin - C1, C3, C5, C7, YR00, YR14, YR18 and Atyou Spica 00

To create the card I used paper from the Bo Bunny 'Snow Day' line, Quick Quotes Blue Hawaiian power puff chalk,  La-La Land Crafts flag banner die, Tim Holtz elegant flourishes dies, and Spellbinders lacey squares die, and an acrylic snowflake which I painted white.  Thanks for looking!

- Bonnie 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope this coming year brings you all much love, health and happiness.  I hope you all follow your dreams, and make magic happen in the coming year.  I'm not one to make New Year's resolutions (I think a lot of the time we set ourselves up for failure doing that), but....I don't shy away from making commitments.  I suppose they're not very different, but I'm making a few commitments for the coming year.  I am committed to spending more time crafting.  Something I love to do, but tend to place on the 'back burner'.  I am also committed to sharing more of my creations...here, on facebook, and most importantly, with those I love.  I have cards here that I've made for fun, and for various challenges.  This year I will be sending them out, and passing them along to those closest to me.  Ok, well, I may keep some of my absolute favorites, lol.  I hope you all find things that you love and that inspire you, and that you carry with you throughout the year. xo

I also would like to share the very last card I made in 2014.  I literally finished it about 11pm last night.  It's a card to celebrate the New Year, using a new image from Simply Betty Stamps, which you can find here.  She's got it at a special price, so don't delay!  I'd love to see what you create with her!  Here's the card I made:

Here are a list of the Copics I used:  skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 and R20;  hair - E21, E25 and E29; eyes - BG000 and B005;  legs/costume feather - E40, E71 and E77;  costume/headband R56, R59 and R81.  I used atyou Spica glitter pens 00, 14 and 16 in various places to add some glimmer and shine.

Other elements I used include:  patterned paper from My Mind's Eye 'Lost and Found' collection, cardstock, and Spellbinder dies.  I hope you like her, and as always, I appreciate you taking time to check her out:)  Happy New Years!

Hubby Birthday Card

Good afternoon:)  Today I finished up my card for Betty's husband using her Hubby Bday Betty digi.  His favorite color is purple, so I made sure to incorporate that into my coloring and elements. 

The Copic markers I used to color her are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 and R20; hair - 100, BV20, BV25 and BV29; lips - RV52 and RV66; eyes - E11, E15 and E18; bow - V01, V06, V09 and V15; small present - RV52, V09 and V09 (bow); large present - BG34, BG49, and Cotton Candy Stickles for the bow.  For added shimmer, I used Atyou Spica #13 Lilac on her eyelids and eyelashes. 

 

I just love the 'Fern Forest' line by Little Yellow Bicycle, and pulled papers from that for each of the layers on the card.  Like on my last card, I used the Joy! Crafts Oval die, and cut it in half for each side of the card.  A little bit of foam tape to 'pop' up the image and the sentiment, and viola...my card is complete!  I admit, it was a little challenging for me doing a card for a man, because I usually add a lot of ribbon, bling and flowers to the cards I make for girls.  I'll definitely be using this image again when my husband's birthday rolls around in August.



Very Merry Betty Challenge

There's a new challenge going on with the Simply B Stamps Fan Group on Facebook!  You can find Very Merry Betty here. The challenge is to create a project with her using only Christmas green, Christmas red, white and black (skin tones are ok), and your project must have a bow. Don't wait too long though...the challenge ends on Sunday, November 9 at 6pm PST. Yay! My first Christmas card is done! 

I colored the image with the following Copic colors: E000, E00, E04, E11 and E21 (skin); 100, E29, E25 and E21 (hair); 100, W9, W7, and W5 for pants, R29, G09 and G29 for gifts.  For the card, I used paper from the 'Mistletoe' line by Bo Bunny, black glitter paper from Best Creations, and vellum. I used dies from Spellbinders, and a Lucky 8 punch from We R Memory Keepers. 

Demonic Babe Project

My latest project for a challenge on Simply B Stamps Fan Group on Facebook is this Demonic Babe card.  The challenge was to create a project using either a Good Demon and bright colors, or a Bad Demon and dark colors.  I decided to take a stab at the Good Demon, though I think I'll make a Bad one too sometime soon. If you know me, you might know that I am twin, and my sister often referred to herself as the 'evil' twin growing up (I guess I was the good one by default! lol). I think it's only appropriate that I send her the Bad Demon once I'm done:)

If you missed out on the freebie, you can still purchase the Demonic Babe digi on Simply Betty's website.  I also highly encourage you to join her Simply B Stamps Fan Group on Facebook if you haven't already. The group has lots of fun challenges, tons of inspiration, and info on the newest stamps. I find myself on that page just about every day!

I used copics to color the Demonic Babe.  For her skin I used E000, E00, E11, E21, and E04.  I used E15, E18, Y21 and YR23 to color her hair.  The horns were colored with R37, R32 and R00, and her shirt was colored with BG57, BG72 and G000.  The card was made with paper from the #Summer line from American Crafts, a doily, angel wings (La-La Land Crafts die) , and a strip of pink ribbon at the bottom.  I hope you like her!  

Day of the Deal Alex Challenge

Are you a member of the Kit and Clowder group on Facebook? If not, you can find it here, and join. The page is full of inspiration! That is also where I entered the Day of the Dead Alex challenge. The image was free to members of Kit and Clowder and Simply B Stamps Fan Group (find them here) on facebook. The challenge was to color her using a monochromatic color scheme (all colors from the same color family), plus a pop of color.  My first attempt at monochromatic coloring!  It was lots of fun, but a challenge for sure. If you missed the challenge, the image can be found here on the Simply Betty Stamps website.

For her skin and clothing I used V93, V95 and V99. For her skin I used V000, V22 and V28.  My pop of color was on her face using YG45 and YG03.

I hope you like her!  I'm off to work on another challenge from the Simply B Stamp Fan Group.  Look for that post in the next day or so:)

Bat Wing Betty Challenge

Here is a card I made for the Bat Wing Betty challenge on Simply B Stamps Fan Group on Facebook.  The stamp is FREE, but only if you are a member of the group.  You can join the group here SBS Fan Group.

I used paper from My Mind's Eye (Haunted) and We R Memory Keepers (Heebie Jeebies). I also used some Tim Holtz and Spellbinders dies, and Halloween Spider Webs. Thanks for looking!