Let's Get Sketchy

Happy Friday everyone!  

 I am happy it's Friday but today is going to be a scorcher.  Overall, we had a mild summer but now it's here and in full force.  Anyways,  I hope it ends soon because I'm ready for Fall.  Although,  I'm not ready for the time change and shorter nights.   Well,  we can't have everything.  LOL!

Today at Simply Betty Challenges This week's challenge is  Getting Sketchy with it:  pick any sketch from any sketch challenge and combine it with one of her images (or any other company's image,  but she does love to see SBS images being used)!  Here is my example of the challenge. The sketch I used was from Deconstructed Sketches.  I used the new Teen Scene Halloween line: Mummy Lola.  The sentiment is from Stampinsanity's Simply Supernatural set. 

The card measures a little under 6".  I used Echo Park Paper Trick or Treat.  I found it at  Keep it simple scrapbooks for $.63 a sheet.  Bargain HUH?   The card stock is Stampin Up and Bazzill.   I think I am loving Bazzill paper now.    I am no longer a Stampin Up card stock snob.   hahaha!  On that note,  I hope everyone as a wonderful weekend and I am ready to sleep in because I love my sleep.   

Happy Anniversary Addams Style!

OMG,   two posts in a row.   I know it's crazy but I really would like to get back to posting regularly.   Darn Facebook. Yes let's use that as an excuse.   Anyways,   today is the second preview day of Simply Betty's new Teen Scene Halloween line.    This is the Addams couple.

The card measures 5 1/2 x 51/2.  I used the retired Stampin Up paper Rockabilly.   I love this paper I wish I could get my hot little hands on some more of this stuff. (Wishful thinking I know.) I used Peach spica marker on their hair which is hard to photograph but I think you can see it somewhat.  Last but not least, the sentiment is from Stampinsanity Simply Super natural set.  

 Overall,  I like the way the card turned out and I will be using it for my in-laws anniversary.    They will be married for 39 years on the 26 of this month.   Wow, that is crazy to be with someone for that long.    These days couples can't stay together for 39 days.   LOL!   I can't even image spending 39 years with my hubby.   Hahahaha

Anyways,

So while the offer still stands and before Betty changes her mind,  you can pick up the:

The Teen Scene Halloween complete set w/ paper for $55. HERE

Awesome deal right?  

Don't forget to see the other design teams projects and don't forget to comment.   You can have a chance to win some stamps. 

More Deals:

All six new solo stamps (Addams Portrait, Addams Couple, and Group shot not part of this discount) 

for $36.00 use code 6Teens36

Any three new solo stamps (Addams Portrait, Addams Couple, and Group shot not part of this discount) for $18 used code 3Teens18

All three of the combined stamps; Addams Couple, Group Shot, and Addams Portrait for $19.00

use code Addams19

A New Preview for Simply Betty Stamps

Hello everyone,

Sorry I haven't been around lately. I think I'm kind of burnt out. I'm slowly getting my crafty groove back. Today I will be showcasing the new Teen Scene Halloween image Evil Queen Rio from Simply Betty Stamps. Although, I don't think she looks evil at all. She looks super cute. She reminds me of my Jennica when she was little and loved to wear frilly dresses. She loved the princesses and especially Minnie Mouse. Anyways, I better stop. I created this card for the Fussy and Fancy Friday challenge. Use at least 3 embellishments. Our sponsors this week are Digi's With Attitude! and Inspired Stamps.  Inspired Stamps was generous enough to give our design team a stamp to play with. I choose a sentiment "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13. I love this scripture. It helps me in hard times and it's inspirational. I thought it would go perfect with this image because it looks like she's dreaming to be a princess.

The card measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2. The card stock is bazzill and Stampin Up. I use Echo Park Paper from the Little Girl line. Although, you can't see it at all. The ribbon is Stampin Up and the sketch is from Deconstructing Sketches.   I hope I didn't leave anything out. If I did forgive me. Don't forget to check out the other Simply Betty girls to see their wonderful creations and stay tuned for more previews tomorrow.

The Sketchy Steampunk

So anyone wonder what a steampunk is?  Well I did.   I googled it and now I'm fascinated.  

Wikipedia said,

Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, alternate history, and speculative fiction that came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s.^[1] Steampunk involves a setting where steam power is still widely used—usually the Victorian era Britain—that incorporates elements of either science fiction or fantasy. Works of steampunk often feature anachronistic technology or futuristic innovations as Victorians may have envisioned them; based on a Victorian perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, art, etc. This technology may include such fictional machines as those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne.

Other examples of steampunk contain alternative history-style presentations of such technology as lighter-than-air airships, analog computers, or such digital mechanical computers as Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace's Analytical engine.

Steampunk is sometimes compared to cyberpunk, although apart from the shared origins of the name, they have almost nothing in common. Their time period and level of technology are different and steampunk settings also tend to be less dystopian.^{[citation needed]}

Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk.

Interesting right?
Anyways,   here is my steampunk inspired card.    

I just love Steampunk Rio from Simply Betty Stamps.   I wish there were more but we won't get into that.    

Challenges:

• I used Cheri's sketch form Graphicat Sketches.  I love her sketches.
• I also used Desert Island Crafter's itinerary:  steampunk (image) , asian (color combo), & die cuts.  

About the card:

• Card measures at 5 1/4 X 5 1/4:  black polka dot paper 5X5, the wider rectangle (card stock 2 1/4 X 4 1/4, DSP is 2 X 4),  the narrow rectangles (card stock 1 X 4 1/4, DSP 3/4 X 4 1/4) 
• I used Echo Park Paper For the Record kit (includes the stickers I used).   I think it has a great retro feel that is prefect for the steampunk inspiration. 
• I used my nesties to cut the ovals and for everything else I used my Tonic Paper cutter.   

Materials:

• As usually everything came from Simply Betty Stamps:  Paper, stickers and Steam Punk image.  

ROCK ON to Friday: TGIF!

 

Good morning! It is time for another Fussy and Fancy challenge! 

Our new challenge is this sketch designed by Cheri AKA Graphicat. If you enjoy this sketch you can find more here. 

The sponsor is Simply Betty Stamps, and she is offering our random winner 6 digi's from the new Jude and the Rockers line! Here's an example of these super-cute stamps!


Jude

Brittany

Oscar

I used Echo Park Paper:   Little Boy, Playground, and Summer Days which can be purchased at Simply Betty Stamps.   Right now is a perfect time to buy some Echo Park Paper.    Betty is having an 50% off sale.   That's .42¢ a sheet.   Can't beat that.    Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend and try not to eat too much.  

Have a Great Summer! Love, Jennifer

Hello,  I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer.

    I really haven't been around lately.   I haven't felt crafty lately.  Anyone else feeling that way?    Although,   I have been busy.   Anyone heard of Pinterest?   OMG,  I am totally addicted.   I love it.   I am finding so many wonderful recipes and inspiration that I can't stop looking.   LOL!  I did break away to make this card for the Fussy and Fancy challenge: Case the DT.    I think the rest of the DT really made it difficult.   I wouldn't want to case them but that's me.    Anyways, I hope you play along.   Oh ya,   if you are wondering,  I used Echo Park Splash.   I got it at Simply Betty's Stamps  and the images are Simply Betty's Stamps  Summer Emos.  

Happy Birthday Simply Betty Stamps!

Wow, I can't believe that a year ago I was drooling over the new Simply Betty's Emo Images.  

Waiting to get my hot little hands on those quirky images.   

  Now,  I'm on her design team and WOW does she keep me busy.

But the best part  is, Betty and I have become GREAT friends. 

  Crazy HUH?   

To be blogging and find a friend that is so close.  PRICELESS!

Anyways,  I would like to show everyone some of the cards I have made with her wonderful images.

My first SBS card using Everyday London

The card that got me on the design team 

I used Back to School Christian. 

One of my favorite  Halloween Emo images.

One of my favorite Christmas Emos.  This is Merry Betty.

These two Emos crack me up!  It's Valentine's Rio and Back to School Miller.

It's that cool.  The lines are inter changeable.   

Look at this one.   Halloween Betty image for Christmas,  What?!

Mix and match. You can't go wrong.

Lastly, the 50's Emos will be the last line of these images.   Although they are not the least.

Thank you Betty for the wonderful inspiration. 

  I value our friendship and I wish you success going into year 2!

Happy Birthday Simply Betty Stamps!