31 Days of Halloween Day #29

Welcome to my 666th blog post!!! 

Welcome to 31 Days of Halloween 2015 presented by Smeared Ink! Every day this month I will be posting a Halloween/Spooky/CreepyCute project here on my blog. This is a blog-hop and the blog-roll is over there to the right of your screen ---> 

While having some fun, creating, blogging and hopping, I'm also hoping to raise some funds for Cancer Research UK in collaboration with Stand Up 2 Cancer.

Please consider sponsoring my 31DOH posts and as a special Thank You, everyone who donates even a single pound before November 1st via my Just Giving page will receive a handmade card from me! 

Oh wow! Can you believe we are almost finished? I am delighted to be part of this amazing month long hop and really hope that you have enjoyed it. Here's to the last few days! Today's project is an ATC made in honour of one of my favourite crafty people - the lovely Crafting Vicky! 

Image - Simply Betty Stamps

DP - Fancy Pants Oct 31

Distress Glitter - Black Soot, Peacock Feathers

Glossy Accents and bat from stash

I will enter in the following challenges -

Wicked Wednesday ATC - #182 Happy Halloween

Thanks for looking! 

Mo xxx

For the Girls at LOC

Good morning! This week's challenge at Left of Center is sponsored by Simply Betty Stamps and is one 'For the Girls' so think of the girls/ladies in your life and make something for one of them! Doesn't have to be a card and you can always go LOC if you don't like girlie!

I have used Steampunk Emily and coloured her with Promarkers and black pencil. The sentiment comes with this image. My papers are from Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells and I've used some Tim Holtz cogs. I've finished with Glossy Accents on her eyes and all watch faces and 'Peacock' Liquid Pearls.

I will enter this in the following challenges -
Simply Papercraft - #6 AG
Sister Act Challenge - #109 AG
Stempelsonne - #142 AG 
Alphabet Challenge Blog - H for Hats
Art by MiRan - #33 AG
Aud Sentiments - #133 Bingo (Diagonal line, Die Cut, Digi Stamp, Markers)
Crafting with an Attitude - #4 AG

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Emos Out of the Vault at Simply Betty Stamps

Wow! Looks like spring is finally here - the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. And we have Emos coming 'Out of the Vault' at Simply Betty Stamps. I have used two of the images to create these cards and coloured them both with Promarkers as always.

This is Art Lovin Betty and her matching sentiment. I have used papers from Forever in Time 'Perfect Prints' paper pads. The die cut corner was made on my Cameo and I've also added a doily and twine from my stash. I've finished the card with Black Onyx Liquid Pearls.

This next image is Math is Confusing Miller and I have matched him up with the Technologique paper pad from Kaisercraft. The die cuts are from the same paper pad. I have used his matching sentiment and finished with Peacock Liquid Pearls.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

The Rocking Dead with Simply Betty Stamps

Betty at SBS has created 4 fabulous new zombie images!! Rock star zombies - aka The Rocking Dead!
I have had the pleasure of colouring 'Them Bones Corinne' and using her on a card. I have coloured with Promarkers and black pencil and added glossy accents to both her eyes and that of the demon on the drums!

My DP is from DCWV - the Rockstar Matt Stack. I have added skull washi tape from Stampin' Up and some skull ribbon from my stash. The 'Mardi Gras' Card Candi goes perfectly with the teal/lime colour scheme! The sentiment comes with the image when you purchase it - along with a non-zombie version!

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps - Goblin Queen

Simply Betty Stamps had a freebie and it is stunning! Goblin Queen is her name and the deadline to post her completed was today but that's been extended! You can pick her up in the shop now and enter into the challenge on the Facebook Group.

I have coloured her with Promarkers. My DP is from Echo Park's The Apothecary Emporium paper pad. The branches are a Tim Holtz on the edge die with Glitter Magic black glitter added. The bat embellies are from my Halloween stash. The sentiment comes with the image.

Hair - Black, Aubergine, Plum

Dress - Burnt Orange, Orange, Amber

Wings - Petrol Blue, Marine, Turquoise

Skin - Cool Grey 1,2,3,4,5

Goblin - Forrest, Bright and Lime greens

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps for Crafting Vicky!

Through crafting I have made friends all over the world with some amazing women. I have a few who are very special to me in one way or another. Crafting Vicky is one of those. We have chatted for hours on end about everything and nothing and helped each other through tough times. She's on the DT at Simply Betty Stamps and we have a wee surprise for her today!

Betty has created this fabulous 'Victorian Vicky' with sentiment to help cheer her through some difficulties and lots of us are making cards with this for her now! I have coloured with Promarkers and used lots of 'Peeled Paint' Distress Ink on my image/sentiment and papers.

My papers are from Papermania. The doilie is Tatty Teddy. The twine and skull are from my stash.
I really hope she likes the card and it will be in the post later this week!
Thanks for looking and thanks for being a friend.
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps 'Let's Fly' Fan Page Challenge

Good evening, another wee post from me tonight for Simply Betty Stamps this time.

We have a brand new Fan Page challenge starting and we'd love you to play along. You can find the new images on the SBS Shop and here are two that I've had the pleasure of playing with!

This is Tulip Fairy Wendy and I've coloured her with Promarkers. My DP are from First Edition Desert Blooms paper pad and I've finished with some lace and pins. The sentiment goes with the image and I've used Spellbinders Labels 1 for die cutting and layering.

This next one is Flower Bell Corinne and I just couldn't do a post without more purple! Again, she is coloured with promarkers. The DP is Craftwork Cards Velvet Plum and I've used the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis frame to mount her. I've finished with the matching sentiment and some purple candi along with liquid pearl accents on the paper and stickles on her wings.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simplly Betty Stamps Celebrate Erin's Birthday

Hi crafty folks! I have a cute new Simply Betty Stamps image to share with you today. It's called Erin and Hoot and it's in honour of the Birthday of one of our DT Colleagues! Happy Birthday Erin! I hope you like what we've done with the image for you.

I have used the image with the frame (it also comes without the frame) and have coloured it with Promarkers. I have fussy cut inside the frame and around the image and mounted this onto green paper. My DP is from the Berry Blast paper pad by Ki and I fussy cut the edges of one sheet to make a 3D frame, mounted on 3D foam, for the card. I coloured the white of the image with Peeled Paint DI and added Glossy Accents for the eyes. The sentiment comes with the image too.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Steampunks at Simply Betty Stamps Blog Hop

Good morning! Did I tell you I was loving my slot on the Simply Betty Stamps DT? This week we are celebrating Steampunks at Simply Betty! Tehre will be lots going on over on the Facebook Group - you should stop by and join in if you can!

I have used the fabulous Sleeping Beauty image for my new project today. She has been coloured with Promarkers and my Derwent Coloursoft Black pencil - bought especially for adding depth to my colouring. I have used papers from Graphic 45 An Eerie Tale 8x8" paper pad. The elements on the card were cut from some of the papers too and I've finished with brass corners.

Here's the hop list if you're hopping with SBS today!

Corinne

Holly

Kay

Louise

Lucy

Maureen - You are here!

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps Valentine Swap Blog Hop

Simply Betty Stamps have had a Valentine Swap! We were paired up and the deal was to buy $25 of Valentine themed crafty goodies for your partner. I was teamed up with the lovely Sharon Lewis and I really hope that she enjoyed her goodies! Here are the photos of the bits that she sent me! There was a 'Turkish Delight' in there... but I ate it! 

Here is the card Sharon made with the fabulous Valentine Betty Mermaid image.

This is the best part of the parcel... a set of ACEOs by Megan Suarez of Dilly Beans!

And a couple of photos of the rest of my new stash!

Hop List

Betty Roberts - http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com

 Corinne Jones - http://www.wishuponascrap.blogspot.com

Iva Youngs - http://www.ivarai.com

Rj Avery - http://Thriftycraftermale.blogspot.com

Sharon Lewis - http://angels-ephemera-attic.blogspot.co.uk

Susan Renshaw -  http://www.susanrenshaw0404.blogspot.com

Christine Garner - http://happyscrapper-sweetpeacards.blogspot.com

Sheri Loatwall - http://Mammasscrappin1.blogspot.com

Rachel Gillham - http://bigcraftymess.blogspot.co.uk

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

Tina Keller - http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com

Maureen Scott - http://maureenjscott.blogspot.co.uk

Amanda Phillips - http://Oldenough2beakid.blogspot.com

Michelle Vata - http://michellevata.blogspot.ca

Rio Ford - http://mommylittlecrafterincrime.blogspot.com

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

Thanks for looking! Enjoy the Hop! 

Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps - Lisa's Birthday!

Hi!! So I have had the flu and starting to feel kinda human again. I've been doing wee bits of crafting for a few days and trying to catch up. This post is just for fun! It's Lisa H's birthday over on the Simply Betty Stamps design team and Betty has created a Digi Stamp with matching sentiment for us to use to celebrate her big day!

I have coloured Lisa with Promarkers and fussy cut her. My DP are from Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells paper pad and I've used lots of black card for matting. The gear border is a Joy Crafts die and I've finished with some funky candi from Craftwork Cards.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps Teen Scene Eras 2 New Release

Simply Betty Stamps are releasing a selection of new Teen Scene images today! Eras 2 has some really funky images of teens reminiscing about the past and they are fabulous!! I have had the pleasure of playing with 4 of the new images and hope you like them!

As always my images are coloured with Promarkers and I've added black pencil in areas to add details. The sentiments on each card match the image and come as part of the digi that you would purchase on the SBS Shop.

The papers on this card are from Craftwork Cards Velvet Plum - my current favourite! The flowers are from the matching stamp set and I've used matching Velvet Plum candi with Glossy Accents. The banner is an abstract flourish cut on my Cameo.

 The DP on here is from Bo Bunny and I've matched up some candi from Craftwork Cards to embellish this. The corner was also cut on my Cameo.

Like I said, Velvet Plum is my current favourite and this is another of the papers from the pad with pearlescent purple candi. The flowers and corner have been cut on my Cameo. There's some Glossy Accents and Star Dust Stickles to finish the card.

This card also uses papers from Craftwork Cards from the Chocolate Orange Goody Bag available at Christmas. The die cut flowers matched the papers and I've used gold pearl candi too.

Why not check out the Simply Betty Stamps Blog for more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team and a look at more of the images from this release!
thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps - Rio's 17th Birthday Celebrations

I am delighted to be able to wish a big Happy 17th Birthday to Rio! Rio is the daughter of Betty, the artist at Simply Betty Stamps and to celebrate, Betty created a fabulous new image.

This is FrankenMakeup Rio with matching sentiment and I've coloured her with Promarkers. I've highlighted certain areas with various coloured Stickles and added Glossy Accents for her eyes. The DP and ribbon are from my stash. The frame is cut from a file on the Silhouette Store using my Cameo.

Here's hoping it arrives in the post on time and here's to a very happy Birthday!

Hop List
SBS: http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/ & Wendy, Dawn
Corinne: http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com & Veronica
Michelle Vata http://michellevata.blogspot.ca/2015/02/rio-turns-17.html
Irene Chapmon Sherman http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/
Karen Pimblett - http://www.kernowdesigns.co.uk
Melissa Doherty http://www.craftymeerkat.blogspot.ca
 Maureen Scott - http://maureenjscott.blogspot.co.uk
Emily Shroom Emily http://emilyshroom.blogspot.com.au/
Elisabete Oliveira Balcavage http://thebalcavages.blogspot.com/
Jackie Maunder http://apaperjem.blogspot.com.au/
Lisa Howell http://www.mindovermattercreations.com
Tina Ondrus Keller http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com
Jackie Randolph http://papermoments.blogspot.com/
Holly Hughes http://dbcraftgirls.blogspot.com/
Kay Mowat http://kaym74.blogspot.com
Lisa N. DistinctiveLMNts.blogspot.com 
 Sheri Scraps http://www.mammasscrappin1.blogspot.com/

Thanks for looking!

Mo xxx

Show Your Digi Love First Challenge!

Betty of Simply Betty Stamps recently had a fabulous idea! To set up a challenge blog, just for fun, without sponsors, where we could support and promote some of our favourite Digital Stamps artists. Today is the first challenge at Show Your Digi Love. The winner will be chosen by the Design Team, there will be a badge for your blog, and you will be invited to be a guest designer for the next challenge. We really hope you will embrace this venture and have some fun - I know I am looking forward to using some long forgotten and as yet unused images!

This month the three stamp companies we would like to see you using are Simply Betty Stamps,  Mo's Digital Pencil and Make it Crafty.

I have used the Mortician's Daughter image from Simply Betty Stamps for my project this month, colouring her with my usual Promarkers and adding Glossy Accents on her eyes. I have used oval dies from Crafts Too and Floral Oval from Spellbinders. The papers, sentiment and flowers are from Craftwork Cards Velvet Plum collection. The bow was cut using the cameo and a file from the Silhouette Store. I've finished with some glossy accents and Star Dust stickles on the candi, and Purple Liquid Pearls too.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps - Use Twine Challenge

We have a brand new challenge for you on the Simply Betty Stamps Facebook Group this week. The challenge is to use twine... this must be a challenge as I completely forgot to put twine on my card!

I have used the Zombie Birthday Betty Image coloured with Promarkers and black pencil. The sentiment and bone border were cut on my Cameo and the twine is from my stash. My papers are  from Nikki Sivil and JillyBean Soup.
Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps - Use a Die Cut Challenge

Why not join us over on the Simply Betty Stamps Facebook Fan Page! The challenge this week is to create a project using a Die Cut - can be a die or cut file or punch, the choice is yours!

I have used Monsterific Ali as my image and coloured her with promarkers. My die cut frame and skull borders are both from the Silhouette Store and cut on the Cameo. My sentiment is the matching one for the image and was punched using an x-cut punch. I've finished with some ribbon and twine from my stash.

I shall enter this card in the following challenges -
A Girl Who Crafts - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes
Country View Crafts - Use Something New to You (new image)
Die-Cut Diva's - Anything Goes
Silhouette Challenge - #21 Anything Goes
Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes Jan
Craft-Dee Bowz - AG with Handmade Bow

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps - Favourite Colour Combo

Simply Betty Stamps fan page have a fabulous Colour Combo challenge going on right now! Your project can be Anything Goes, using an SBS image and your favourite colour combo. I have used my Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells papers for the gorgeous Teal/Burnt Orange/Black combo!

The image I've used is Kitty Love London and is part of a re-release for Valentines! Check out the shop for more. I've coloured her with Promarkers and mounted on black card. The embellishments are from my stash and die is Tim Holtz.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Simply Betty Stamps Facebook Challenge

Good morning! I have some awesome news! You may remember in October of last year I took part in the Simply Betty Stamps 13 Days of Halloween challenges. I completed all 13 and am delighted to announce that my prize was to be part of the SBS DT for 6 months of this year. Today is my first proper post as SBS DT!

The current challenge on the Facebook Fan Page is to choose your favourite SBS image and Anything Goes. I have used Frankencutie Helen - it's too hard to pick a favourite, but I love the Halloweeny SBS images so went with this! She's coloured with Promarkers and a black Derwent Coloursoft Pencil. My DP are Authentique Thrilling and the 'Boo' is a Silhouette Store cut file. I've finished with some flowers and candi from my stash.

Why not join us on the Facebook Group, post your entry for a chance to win!
I shall enter my card at the following challenges -
The ABC Challenge - A for Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - AG with Patterned Paper
Die Cut Diva's - Anything Goes
Silhouette Challenge - Anything Goes
Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - What's New? (New Design Team!)
DL.Art - January Linky Challenge

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx