Simply Betty Lola

well, i got the card finished in time, still need to find the correct saying to go with it.  sometimes that can take awhile.  this was an interesting challenge.  i did a little research and found the info for this landscape and i really liked it.  now after seeing the other cards i feel rather stupid but these challenges are to help us grow.  it has helped me realize that i need a few more markers to help with coloring and i NEED a coloring class.  so saving up my nickels and dimes.  well here is my card "AT THE SEASHORE"  any helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Simply B Stamps Challenge December

i wanted to do something different than a card, what to do=, what to do, then i came upon my white wreath and i know i had my project.  my first attempt turned out to be to big so i downsized it.  i used holly paper with merry christmas written on it as my background, then i found a christmas tree (from the graphics fairy) with the words "tis the Season" so i put that up colored Corinne using colored pencils, added her then i added the words "to be Jolly" on the wreath..  i taped the paper to the door, hung the wreath and created a new decoration.  it makes the wreath more noticeable as well.  i have a white door.  the two pictures i have placed here give 2 different angles to see it from.

Simply Betty Stamps FB Challenge

with the upcoming holiday i decided to make table tents for our thanksgiving tables.  on one side i have the menu typed on a picture of birds and a scroll for the menu.  on the other side is indian betty, she is placed on top of cardstock that has been embossed with thanksgiving words.  there is a saying on the top of the table tent and added decor from foam stickers purchased at joann's.  i used colored pencils to color the betty's.  one table tent has a larger betty with the turkey

and the second table tent has a smaller betty with the words colored in various colors.

the back side picture came from graphics fairy.

i am sorry that all the pictures quality is so bad, i need to improve my picture taking ability or have a different camera. improving my skills is more in my budget.

Simply Betty October Challenge

the two cards on this part of the blog are the same.  the first one i scanned and the second one i took a picture of.  the first card is more accurate of the colors and the second one show it in the easel style i made it.  i have not done many easel style cards and i have not liked the way they turn out.  so i need to continue making these until i get it figured out.
the fortune teller is from Simply Betty Stamps as is the saying that goes with it.  i used my colored pencils to color it and paper i purchased from Joann's & Hobby Lobby.

Simply Betty October challenge

this lovely fortune tell is from Simply Betty Stamps, i used colored pencils to color her.  i got the saying from Paulette at TLC creations.  when i saw this saying i felt it was perfect to go with the fortune teller, especially since she FORGOT the birthday.
i had this card completed a while ago but just put off posting it, kept thinking i had till the 31st.  so here is this creation, at least i made it before the deadline.

Simply Betty Challenge

the witchy witch is from simply betty stamps.  i created this shadow box for my daughter who's birthday and anniversary is October 31.  i used colored pencils to color the digi stamps, orange is my daughter's favorite color.  the spider web in the background i embroidered with my daughters name on.. the other additions are digi stamps from various resources.  i apologize for my picture taking skills.  i will add a few more pictures but i am not happy with how any of the pictures turned out.  i used a battery operated tea light for the little light in the corner.

Simply Betty Stamps Good vs Evil

here is the card i made for simply betty stamps good vs evil, i decided to so the evil mermaid Spika.  Evil is hard to do. i used my color pencils to create the coloring of this mermaid.  then i used pictures from a internet search under water.  so the top part of the card has the look of sunlight coming down through the water, the way bottom is a picture of coral.  the middle rock and bubbles is from a paper book i purchased at joann's.  the octopus, jelly like fingers and the pearl oyster is also from my internet search.  i just did a square card.  i think i need to try some new card shapes.

Sami Stamps Challenge #003 Add something Curious

this is my first challenge that i am doing for sami stamps.

i used the digi curious horse fly, a freebie from Sami Stamps, since we normally expect a rocking horse i decided to use the words from Ginger's blog.  i used a premade shape card and then cut out paper that i got at Hobby Lobby.  i think i will send this to my sister who has been working lots of hours.  i think she will enjoy this concept.  i used colored pencils to color this unique rocking horse fly.

CDAC Anything Goes Challenge

 i took a glass pumpkin and fabric modge podge and some fallish fabric to create this special gift.  i left the lid plain to give it a unique look.  the glass pumpkin i got at a rummage sale for $1 fabric i had purchased a couple of years ago.  this made this gift very economical and pretty too.

CDAC Anything Goes Challenge

i enjoy other crafts as well.  here is my experiment with modge podge fabric.  i covered a welcome sign.  it turned out good so i used it as part of a wedding gift.

Simply Betty Stamps a little fairy fun Summer fairy challenge

the requirements, use this adorable fairy from simply betty stamps, and create your own background.  this was a challenge for me but i am so glad i did it.  after a few attempts at trying various ways to make my own background.  i didn't like any of the attempts i tried so i thought some more and while doing research on how to use the Spellbinders Impressabilities i decided to try that.  Well i first attempted to emboss it, that didn't work for me, so the next thing i did was ink it.  that is the method i used and it turned out interesting.  granted i need more practice with this die, but i think it has great potential.
i used my color pencils to color this image.  i then added some light blue glitter glue to give the wings some pizazz!  the lovely fairy reminded me of a free spirit so i added those words to the card.
thank you Betty for this lovely image and this fun challenge.

CDAC Progressive Challenge

i have completed my 3rd card for this challenge.  i plan on giving this card to my daughter on the birth of our fist grand daughter.  the cutie was born on May 1, 2013  i used colored pencils to color this digi, i added flowers i purchase at joann's and some butterflies  i can no longer remember where the verse came from.
the second picture is the inside of the card, it is a picture of our new cutie with her birth details.
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