At Simply Betty Stamps Fan Group, a group of us got together for a Spring Basket Swap.  My partner was Lisa Nelson.  I am so excited with all the fun things she sent me.  I can't wait to play with everything.  (I've already used some of the ribbon!!!  hehehehe)  Thank you sooooo much for everything Lisa.  You definitely spoiled me!!!  Here is what she sent me!!

You should have come from:
Roz Wolfe
http://www.wolfepak5.blogspot.com/

You're next stop is:
Stacey Stratis
http://anastasiasarts.blogspot.com/

Enjoy the hop!!!

This is the Elaine image from Simply Betty Stamps for the April challenge.  The challenge was to use the Elaine image and add swirls and ribbon.  I colored my image with Spectrum Noir markers.  I used my cricut to cut the snowflake swirl and the tag with the swirls at the bottom.  I also used stickles to glitter the tag swirls and I used sparkle fibers to add bling and sparkle to the snowflake swirl.  I used ribbon at the bottom of my tag for a border and I also used a gossamer ribbon to make a bow for the tag.  I wanted to make this a Christmas tag so I also added the clipping from a DCWV paper for the Celebrate Together clip. I also used a die to cut out the swirls at the right top.   I added 3 Christmassy ribbons threaded through the top.  I hope you like it and leave comments as they are always appreciated.

Medusa Challenge

I would like to enter the following card into the Simply Betty Stamps March Challenge.   We were supposed to use the Medusa image and 3 colors consisting of Beige, Black and one color of our own choice.  I chose blue which I used on my background.  We couldn't include the color as the hair, although mine does have blue hair.  But, I thought she would look good with blue hair and I wanted to give it a go. I used some nesting dies for the topper she is attached to and a Martha Stewart border punch to make the white behind the image.  I also used Viva Decor pens to make the "pearls" on the black and the blue layers.   I hope you like it.  If you would leave me some comments below, I'd appreciate it.  Thanks for looking.

 

 

Over at Simply Betty Stamps we did a Valentine's Bucket Swap.  My Valentine Buddy was Stacey Stratis and this is what she sent me.  OMG!!!  I'm in heaven!!!  She sent all kinds of goodies, which, by the way, I have already started using on some projects.  She sent me flowers, stamps, brads, ribbon, paper, and lots of embellies.  Oh, and can't forget the chocolate!!!  Thank you Stacey, for all the wonderful gifts.  Can't forget the awesome card she made too.  It is beautiful!!! 

The first photo shows how she sent it all wrapped up and pretty!!!  I couldn't wait to open it and see what was inside!!! The photo on the right shows all of the wonderful goodies she sent.

I am so thrilled with all of the fun stuff!!!  Thanks again Stacey!!!  Oh, and the full list of blogs on the hop are below.  The next on your way is
Carrie http://carriescreativecards.blogspot.co.uk/

Have fun!!!


















SBS http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/

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Betty http://scrappybetty.blogspot.com/
Trish http://www.scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.ca/
Trudie http://trudiescakesandcards.blogspot.co.uk/
Melissa http://cheesestampersinparadise.blogspot.com/
Emily Candy http://toomanystamps.blogspot.co.uk/
Vanessa
Sheri http://www.mammasscrappin.blogspot.com/
Carrie http://carriescreativecards.blogspot.co.uk/
Erin http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/
Rachel http://rachelspaperwishes.blogspot.com/
Emily Shroom http://emilyshroom.blogspot.com.au/
Jennifer
Lisa
Patricia http://preybueno.blogspot.com
Wendy www.jazzydoodledesigns.com
Katya http://www.kattyxotica.blogspot.com/
Stacey http://anastasiasarts.blogspot.com/
Maria
Roz http://www.wolfepak5.blogspot.com
Michelle
Jackie M. http://www.apaperjem.blogspot.com.au/
Jackie R http://stampingsister.blogspot.com
Jo http://joscardsandstuff.blogspot.co.uk/

Well, it is time for the Secret Burlesque release over at Simply Betty Stamps.  These were fun to color and I hope you enjoy. I enjoyed coloring and creating these projects with these images.   You should have come here from http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/.  The full list is below and your next stop is

Carrie - http://carriescreativecards.blogspot.com/.  Thanks for looking and enjoy the hop!!!

Simply B Stamps Blog: http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/
Corinne - http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com
Celina - http://scrapvamp.blogspot.com/
Irene - http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/
Trish - http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.com
Rachel - http://rachelspaperwishes.blogspot.com/
Louise - http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/
Veronica- http://www.artbyveronica.blogspot.com/
Pam - http://papillondigitaldesigns.com/
Patricia - http://preybueno.blogspot.com
Gloria - http://omascrafts.com
Wendy: http://jazzydoodledesigns.com
Kaylou - http://kayloucraftyblog.blogspot.co.uk
Katrina - http://flutterbytrina.blogspot.co.uk
Karen - http://kraftykarens.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/
Sheri - http://www.mammasscrappin.blogspot.com/
Carrie - http://carriescreativecards.blogspot.com/
Jill - http://cuddlyscraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk
Jo - http://joscardsandstuff.blogspot.co.uk/
Laura - http://craftylittlewoman.blogspot.com/
Katya - http://www.kattyxotica.blogspot.com/
Sharon - http://www.mrslumpys.blogspot.com/
Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Tress - http://colorcutandcraft.blogspot.com/
Jackie M- http://apaperjem.blogspot.com.au

Over at Simply Betty Stamps Fan Group, a call was put out to all of us asking if we would like to take part in a blog hop for Betty's daughter Rio.  We made cards, tags and lots of fun stuff for Rio's birthday.  You should have started out here http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/.  Your next stop after this is http://www.stampersgonewild.blogspot.com/. Happy Birthday Rio!!!!  I hope it's a fun one.  I decided that this little spider spun out the words "Happy Birthday" in his web.  Enjoy!!!  I added stickles to the ruffles on Zombie Rio's skirt and on the top of her bodice.  I also stickled the spider on her headband.  Of course the spiderweb and the sentiment are also stickled.   Have fun checking out all the fun creations.  Here is mine:

On Simply Betty's facebook page, we have a wonderful group of woman who decided we would like to do a Secret Santa.  What fun I had doing this.  We didn't know who our Secret Santa was and were to choose gifts for our recipient.  Well, This is what I got from my Secret Santa, Lisa Nelson!!!  A gift certificate for Simply B Stamps to spend on whatever I want!!!  Whoooo Hooooo!!!  Thanks so much Lisa, I love it!!!  It is a wonderful and generous gift!!!  A very Merry Christmas to you and to all of the ladies on this site!!!  You are a wonderful group!!!

You should have started with http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/

Your next stop is:  http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/

Have fun!!!  Thanks for stopping by!!!