13 Days of Halloween - Day 13!

Hello, all!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Remeber to have fun and stay safe!

This is the final day of the 13 days of Halloween over at the Simply Challenged Challenges Blog!

For details, more DT inspiration, past winners, and to participate; please visit the SCC Blog.

Challenge Opens/Closes:

Opens 10/31 and Closes 11/4 at 6:00pm PST

Yep, you get more time on this one as we are asking you to show us not just a project

but a "how to" technique!

or

Treat us to the most wonderfully Halloween project ever!

 

Here is what I created for the final day:

 

Trick or Treat treat bag. I used Spider Queen London for this, along with some MAMBI papers, cardstock, alpha stickers, and liquid pearls.

Here is a side view of the treat bag. I basically prettied up a brown lunch bag. Lol!

 

I hope you'll decide to participate in the challenge and take a look at all the fun projects created over the 13 Days!

Weekly Sale!

Hello, all! Announcing another fabulous sale at Simply B Stamps!

13 Days of Halloween - Day 12!

Hello, all! It's Day 12!!!!

Just one more challenge after this and you will have made it through all 13 days! YAY!!!

Now a "haunting" you will go...

The next challenge is Haunted places - include a Haunted House in your project.

For more details, past winners, DT inspiration, and to enter the challenge; please visit the SCC Blog.

This is my huanted house project:

 

You Rang? House Sign. This is a sign I made to hang at my front door. It includes Betty, Christian, Lola, Miller, and Baby Jude Addams from Simply B Stamps. I used some Halloween paper from an older stack I have, added pearl flourishes, misted flowers, tulle, a chipboard bat, and a plastic

You Rang? House Sign. This is a photo of the sign hanging up.

 

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you'll decide to participate!

Jude Nativity Release Blog Hop!

Hello, everyone! Come and join me for another splendid release from Simply B Stamps! Today's release is of the Jude Nativity collection; just in time to get going on your Christmas cards. I don't know if you all are like me but I always wait to long to get started on my Christmas cards then I don't end up sending out any! This year will be different, I SWEAR! And these images here will help me because they are perfect for my side of the family! They don't really get the whole darkness thing... Lol. But these are perfect! The images are so sweet, and as you will see from some of my creations, are suprisingly versatile. I won't bore you with all the details of how I made these just because the post will be too long. If you have any question, I'll be happy to answer them! Email - forevervampress@aol.com

Here are my creations with these adorable stamps!

Little Lamb Card. This little wooly guy is Little Sheep Oscar.

A Precious Gift. This wise "man" is Wise Brittany.

A Joyous Gift. This wise "man" is Lilly Wise Woman.

A Wonerous Gift. This wise "man" is Ali Wise Woman.

It's A Boy Card. This is Ariel as Mary.

Shepard Card. This is Jude as Joseph.

 

O Holy Night Card. This is both Jude as Joseph and Ariel as Mary.

Angel Card. This is Isabell Angel.

 

I hope you've enjoyed these creations!



Here is the blog list, just in case you get lost:

SBS http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/
Corinne http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com/
Celina http://www.scrapvamp.blogspot.com <-- You are Here!
Jan http://scrappyscatty.blogspot.com/
Irene http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/
Erin http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/
Trudie http://trudiescakesandcards.blogspot.co.uk/
Trish http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.com/
Rachel http://rachelspaperwishes.blogspot.com/
Ashely http://www.anm61391.blogspot.com
Louise http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/
Katrina http://flutterbytrina.blogspot.co.uk/
Anda http://craftyfresian.blogspot.co.uk/

Please go and check out what the rest of the DT has done and the winners from 13 days of Halloween challenge. Rachel, Ashley, Katrina, Louise and Anda each won one image for a Challenge, so they have joined in to help with the release! Please leave them all some love!

Hugs! now off to Jan's blog!
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13 Days of Halloween - Day 11!

Hello, all! Day 11 of the 13 Days of Halloween is here! And today's challenge is as follows:

Getting closer to the end. Halloween is nearly here! I am beyond excited! My favorite Halloween dessert is a Carmel apple, maybe Candied Apple, but a sweet one non the less. I usually put out a large range of sweets and Carmel and Candied Apples are a must!
 

Now onto the "sweets"

Candy Corn or Carmel Apples? Use either one of these color combos: Orange, Yellow, and white or Carmel and Lime Green only... black is allowed as a base.

 

So here is my creation using the Caramel Apples color scheme (I hate candy corn, LOL!):

Demon Card. This is Druscilla the Demon; very lovely for a demon I think. I used some Echo Park Chillingsworth papers, a flower from my stash, Copics to color the image, and liquid pearls for the flourish.

 

 

For more DT inspiration, challenge details, and to participate, please visit the SCC Blog.



13 Days of Halloween - Day 10!

Hello, all!

Today is Day 10 of the 13 Days of Halloween over at SCC! And the challenge is:

Ghouls and Witches on the big screen use any image and make it resemble your favorite Favorite Movie ghoul, ghost, witch, or scary persona. (You cannot use an image that is already the persona you are going to create, such as if you want to create Morticia, you cannot use Little Dark Homemaker for your project, etc...)

I've been having loads of fun with these creations but this one has been the most fun so far. The reason is that I couldn't think of a horror persona that I could create without using images that were already that certain person. Then I saw the image I used and it was like a light bulb above my head. Let me know what you think!

For more DT inspiration, details, and to enter the challenge, please visit the SCC Blog.

My creation:

Want To Go To the Prom? Card. This is Prom Queen Rio as Carrie. Carrie was one of my favorite horror movies when I was a kid and when I saw the name of the image, the idea popped into my head. Let me tell you, it is difficult to get good blood platter! Lol.

This is Prom Queen Rio before I cut her out and covered her in blood.

I hope you're enjoying the 13 Days, and that you are taking the time to participate. The grand prize of the challenges is a Design Team position over at Simply B Stamps!!



SALE! At Simply B Stamps!

Hello and Happy Tuesday! We will be having a different sale every week from now until BLACK FRIDAY! Each week will be different. We started with a big bang at 50% off some of our older stamps and this week we have some of our newer stamps and full sheets at 20% off! Ya never know what next week will bring, and stamps are selling out fast grab what you can before they are all gone!

13 Days of Halloween - Day 9!

Hello, all! Today is Day 9 of the 13 Days! Have you been having fun! I know I have!

Today's challenge is Witches Stockings! Use stripes in your project!

This is my creation:

Free Halloween Hugs Card. I used Freddy Kruger Boy from Simply B Stamps for this because of his striped sweater. And I thought it would be cool to mimic the stripes on the card. Then I thought of the actual Freddy Kruger's sweater and how it was dingey and burnt. So I used Distress Ink Peeled Paint around the edges and yes, I then burned the edges and a couple of holes. Pretty simple but I think it's kinda cute. Lol.

 

Okay, ready to participate!? Go to the SCC Blog for details, more DT inspiration, and to enter!

13 Days of Halloween - Day 8!

Hi, everybody! Here we are on Day 8 of the 13 Days of Halloween over at Simply Challenged Challenges! Oh, this has been so much fun; not only creating projects as examples for the different challenges but also looking through all the fabulous projects everyone has been submitting! There is so much creativity out there!

Onto the next challenge and a few reminders on our guidelines and a few NEW GUIDELINES...

Skeleton Dance... Color and element challenge; use bones, skulls, and or Skeletons and only Black and White for your colors

For the DT Spot: And just remember we are look for the ABSOLUTE best of the Best projects must be STUNNING and not just completed or colored... this is for a DT Spot and we must see
your absolute best!

 

1. You must participate in all 13 Challenges

2. You must use SBS images

3. Place the 13 days of Halloween Badge on your site
4. HAVE FUN!

 

The winner will be chosen by most votes by the DT. Winner will be announced Nov.10th

1. Create anything at all using the challenge.

2. There must be at least 12 entries for the prize ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.

3. Winner will be determined by popular vote by the DT

4. Must be a new project never posted on any online sites.

Opens/Closes:

Opens 10/21 and Closes 10/22 at 6:00pm PST

 

Prize:

Guest Release DT for January you will get the images for one of our January releases for FREE!!

So onto our next challenge... Skeleton Dance! Incorporate Skeletons into your projects, anything skeletal, and use ONLY BLACK AND WHITE for your coloring.

 

 

This is what I created for this challenge:

 

To view more DT creations, the winners of the challenges so far, and more details; please visit the SCC Blog.



13 Days of Halloween - Day 7!

Hello, all! It's Day 7 of the 13 Days of Halloween over at Simply Challenged Challenges!

Today's challenge is Grave Digger...create a Graveyard Scene!

To see other DT inspiration and participate in the challenge, please visit the SCC Blog.

This is the graveyard scene I created:

The Graveyard. I used several of the Sweet Gothic Kids images from Simply B Stamps - Franken Scott, Witchy Wednesday, and Vampiress Tilly. The structure for this is made of chipboard. I then covered the structure with some Moxxie papers I had in my stash. The tombstones were cut with my Cricut and the Oct. 31 cartridge, then inked with Peeled Paint and Black Soot Distress Inks. The pumpkins were cut out from a different sheet of Moxxie paper. The images were colored with Copics.

 

 

This was such a fun project for me! I hope you'll join in the challenge! 

13 Days of Halloween - Day 6!

Hello, all! Today's challenge for the 13 Days of Halloween is:

Slime and Grime! - Use lime green and distressing on your projects!

To see some other creations by the DT and the details of the challenge, please visit the SCC Blog.

This is how I used lime green and distressing on my project:

Happy Halloween! Card. This awesome teen is Ellanore from Simply B Stamps! I love the way she's drawn; she reminds me of my oldest daughter. For this card, I used some papers from my Halloween stash, pom pom trim, crystal flourishes, stickers and a sentiment from Echo Park, and brads. The image was colored with copics. I also used a lot of mini staples to make stitch marks, although you cannot see them clearly in this pic.

 

Can't wait to see what everyone creates!

Gods in Love Special Release!

Hello, everyone! I have something awesome to share with you today! A new release of Simply B Stamps is happening!

These stamps were meant for release much later but because Betty needs to raise money for her son's therapy she is releasing them in digi form early. They will only be available in digi form until Friday. After that they will be released in rubber only in January. So get them in digi form while you can!

I recieved these two awesome images to work with for this release; Hades Christian and Persephone Lola!

You Set My Heart on FIRE. This hot young man is Hades Christian. He is soooo cute! I love him and his heart of flames!

My World Turns COLD Without You Near. This enchanting lady is Persephone Lola. I love her innocence! I created the sentiment to reflect the Greek myth of Perephone and her mother, Demeter, who was supposed to have been so saddened by her daughter's kindnapping that she created Fall and Winter on Earth.

 

 

For more peaks at the stamps in this special release, please visit my fellow SBS DT members, Erin and Corinne!

 

Erin: http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/

 

Corinne: http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com/

13 Days of Halloween - Day 5!

Hello, all! Here we are on Day 5 of the 13 Days of Halloween! Today's challenge is:

What a wicked Web we weave... used cobwebs and spiders on your projects, heck make a huge spiderweb if you want!

For all the details and some wonderful DT inspiration, check out the SCC Blog!

This is my creation using spiders and cobwebs!

Scrap Vamp Sign. I created a sign to go on my craft room door. I used my favorite colors and Spiderella from Simply B Stamps. Isn't she so cool?! The papers are a combination of Echo Park and DCWV. The flourished are liquid pearls and craft plastic, and the alphas are from Thickers. The webs are cut from cardstock using my Cricut. And the black widow spider is also made of liquid pearls. The image was colored with Copics.

Here is a close up!

You have until October 16th at 6:00pm to upload your webbed creations, have fun spinning!

Secret Release Blog Hop!

Hello, all! Today is the last day of the Secret Release Sneak Peeks! And today is the day that you can order these fabulous stamps from Simply B Stamps! Don't forget once these stamps are gone, they are gone!

Green Sistah Sign! This is Green Sistah holding her precious book! I love her!

Here are all three Sistahs together! I connected them to make one large sign. I still have to decide what quote or title I want to put on this but I am pretty happy with this piece.



1. Betty Roberts http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/
2. Corinne Jones http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com
3. Katrina Benton http://flutterbytrina.blogspot.co.uk
4. Erin Fairclough http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/
5. Louise Mann http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/
6. Anda Nicolson http://craftyfresian.blogspot.co.uk/
7. Irene Sherman http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/
8. Anita Blake http://kardmakingheaven.blogspot.co.uk
9. Beth Creation http://bethscraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/
10. Ginger Williams http://gingerscreativeplace.blogspot.com/
11. Veronica Chasteen Rosenshein www.artbyveronica.blogspot.com
12. Trish Sakulich www.scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.com
13. Laura Boyd http://craftylittlewoman.blogspot.com/
14. Katie Holder http://katiescraftbarn.blogspot.com/
You Are HERE --> 15. Celina Matthews http://www.scrapvamp.blogspot.com
16. Kelly Millett www.kamscraftyplace.blogspot.co.uk
17. Rachel http://rachelspaperwishes.blogspot.com
18.Ashley Murphy http://anm61391.blogspot.com/
19. Sharon http://mrslumpys.blogspot.com/

Thank you for stopping by!

Secret Release Sneak Peek Blog Hop - Day 5!

Hello, everyone! Here we are on Day 5 of the Sneak Peeks for the Secret Release over at Simply B Stamps! I hope you've been enjoying all the awesome creations by everyone these past few days. I have!

Today's sneak peek is of Red Sistah!

Middle Sister Sign. This is Red Sistah! She's mixing something dangerous in that cauldron of hers!

As promised, here is my creation for yesterday!

Last Sister Sign. This is Purple Sistah! She has to keep her kitty from the potions!

 

You should be coming from Irene's Blog: http://www.irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/

The next blog is Louise's Blog: http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/

The blog hop starts at the Simply Betty Stamps Blog: http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/

Thank you for stopping by!

13 Days of Halloween - Day 4

Hi, everyone! This is Day 4 of the 13 Days of Halloween!

The challenge for today is All a Glow... add "glow" to your projects... with Copic's on an image, or actual lighting if you can manage it!

This is my DT example for this challenge:

All A Glow Votive Holder - Off. I used the Winnie image from the Wikidz Collection from Simply B Stamps. I colored the image with Copics, and created a holder from the image and cardstock that I connected to a votive I had. I used gold cardstock as well, and lots of bright Liquid Pearls. 

 

All A Glow Votive Holder - On. This is the same votive holder with the candle lit.

 

 

To view more DT creations and participate in the challenge, please visit the SCC Blog.

Secret Release Sneak Peek - Day 4

Hello, all. I have to extend my apologies but I do not have a preview project for today. Something came up and I was not able to complete my project for today. I will however have it ready and share it with you all on Day 5 with that day's sneak peek. Thank you for your understanding.

You should be coming from Irene's Blog: http://www.irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/

The next blog is Louise's Blog: http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/

The blog hop starts at the Simply Betty Stamps Blog: http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/

Secret Release Sneak Peek Blog Hop Day 3!

Hello, everyone! It's time for the sneak peek of the third image in the Secret Release for Simply B Stamps! The digis for these were only available for the secret release, but these images will be available in rubber on the 12th! But once they are gone, they are gone!

Today, we have Mistress of the Dark!

Unpleasant Dreams... This is Mistriss of the Dark! She is a fabulous and sexy girl! Love, love, love Elvira, so this stamp is just perfect for me! I used a flower sprig given to me by my friend, Andrea, along with some tulle, ribbon, and flowers. The papers are from Echo Parks Chillingsworth Manor collection.



You should be coming from Irene's Blog: http://www.irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/

The next blog is Louise's Blog: http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/

The blog hop starts at the Simply Betty Stamps Blog: http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by!

13 Days of Hallowen - Day 3

Hello, all! Time for another 13 Days of Halloween challenge!

Today's challenge is: Where's my Mummy?  Use gauze and Wrap up your projects!

This is what I created as an example for this challenge:

Mummy Dearest Frame. This awesome mummy is Wrapped Up Rio! I love her hair and the way her wrappings hang on her! I used one of those inexpensive wooden frames from the craft store and wrapped it up with seam binding that was antigued using water and Antique Linen Distress Ink Re-inker. The flowers are from my stash and Rio was colored with Copics.

Please visit the SCC blog to participate and view all the other DT creations!

Secret Release Sneak Peek Blog Hop Day 2!

Hello, everyone! It's time for the sneak peek of the second image in the Secret Release for Simply B Stamps! Whoo Hoo! The digis of these were only available for the secret release but these images will be available in rubber on the 12th!

Today, we have Little Dark Homemaker!

Mon Cher (My Love) Card. This amazingly gorgeous lady is Little Dark Homemaker! She is the perfect Morticia Addams to me! I love it! I even tried to giver her that shadowing they always did on Morticia in the movies across her eyes (don't know if you can see it all that well in this pic). The papers are from Echo Park and the DCWV Immortal Love stack. I am sorry that the picture of this isn't the best.

You should be coming from Irene's Blog: http://www.irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/

The next blog is Louise's Blog: http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/

The blog hop starts at the Simply Betty Stamps Blog: http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Secret Release Peek Blog Hop!

Hello, all! Today we are having a blog hop to celebrate a Secret Release of Simply B Stamps! You are going to LOVE these! I know I do! These have to be some of my favorite Betties!
These stamps are available as digis until tonight 11:59 pm (PST). On the 12th, they will be retired to the vault and they will only be available in rubber!

Today's little peek is of Little Betty Munster Lady!

Coffin Card. I must say this card looks a bit better in real life (in this picture it looks like a misshapen diamon, Lol). I LOVE Lilly Munster from the TV Show and this is such an adorable homage to her! I love her!

 

Supplies: Image by Simply B Stamps, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Liquid Pearls, craft plastic, chipboard bat, and Copics.

You should be coming from Irene's Blog: http://www.irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/

The next blog is Louise's Blog: http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/

The blog hop starts at the Simply Betty Stamps Blog: http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/


Thanks for stopping by!

13 Days of Halloween - Day 2

Hello, everyone! It's Day 2 of the 13 Days of Halloween and today's challenge is:

Witches' Brew - Create anything witchy; a Witches hat, a Cauldron, anything witchy, and anything but a card!

This is my Witchy creation!

A Witchy Hat! I really wish this was bigger so I could wear it for Halloween! It's more child-sized than anything. I used papers from MAMBI, flowers and tulle from my scrap bin, and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. The image is Little Witch Ariel. She is just the cutest, most innocent-looking witch ever!

Be sure to visit the SCC Blog to participate in the Halloween fun!

13 Days of Halloween - Day 1

Hello all! Today is the beginning of the 13 Days of Halloween for Simply B Stamps!!! If you love Halloween, like the other ladies at SBS and I do, then you'll really want to join in the fun! Here is a description of the challenges and prizes:

It's BACK! Our annual 13 days of Halloween Challenges! Whoop whoop! Many of you will remember this from the previous two years. We will be replacing all challenges for this month with the 13 days of Halloween!

Hold on to your broom sticks gals as this is going to be one fun and funky ride! Each for each challenge, you will have just a few days to participate! That's right just 3-2, maybe 2-1 at times, days to complete the project! It's fast paced and made to challenge you to get it done fast! It will force you to use all your fun new Halloween images from SBS! Nope, SBS image not required to play along, but is required for the prizes! What are the prizes? Well, each day will have a special prize, but the best prize will be a spot on the Simply Challenged Challenges DT for 2013!!! Waaahooooo!

Here are a few guidelines for that DT spot:

1. You must participate in all 13 Challenges

2. You must use SBS images

3. Place the 13 days of Halloween Badge on your site

4. HAVE FUN!

The winner will be chosen by most votes by the DT. Winner will be announced Nov. 10th-hey that's my birthday but one of you will get the SURPRISE!

So get ready for one Funky good time! Let's kick it off with our first Challenge...

Trick or Treat for a Tot, anything for a child

Guidelines:

1. Make anything suitable for a Child, a treat bag, a page layout, card, anything as long as it is Halloween and for a child!

2. There must be at least 6 entries for the prize.

3. Winner will be determined by popular vote by the DT

4. Must be a new project never posted on any online sites

Opens/Closes:

Opens 10/2 and Closes 10/4 at 6:00pm PST

Prize:

1 Secret image from our next Jude and the Rockers release and Guest Showcase Designer for the preview day of that image.

That's it! Now get to crafting as you have less than 3 full days to upload your projects!

Click here to visit the Simply Challenged Challenge blog to participate!

 

Here is my creation for the first day of the 13 Days of Halloween!

 





Sweets Container. I used Little Pumpkin Lilly from the the Jude and the Rockers Halloween collection. I used a plastic coffee container that I painted purple to create a little place to store some treats. It's easy to open with little fingers.

 

Secret Pumpkin Exchange!

Hello, everyone! Today we are hopping through some blogs to share photos of goodies received for a Secret Pumpkin Exchange! The ladies at the Simply Betty Fan Group on Facebook decided to have an exchange to celebrate the upcoming Halloween season and we are all sharing what out Secret Pumpkin Sisters!

My Secret Pumpkin Sister was Leslie Krochta! Look at all the wonderful things in my Secret Pumpkin! Thank you, Leslie, for such generosity!!! I absolutely love the chipboard alphas, tumbler, and Halloween brads, but everything and I mean everything is amazing!!! I love Iced Coffee, too! :)

LOOK! I got a Halloween pot holder and matching tumbler, rik rak, stencils, flowers, brads, alphas, candy, Iced Coffee packets, tea, puffy paint, cute little bear pirates, and buttons! And that's not even all of it!!! Thank you, Leslie!

And here is the lovely handmade rosette that Leslie made for me using Simply B Stamps' Secret Pumpkin Betty!

Secret Pumpkin Blog Hop

12:00 p.m. PST time Zone OCT 1st, 2012

1. Betty Roberts http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/
2. ( Elizabeth) on SBS blog
3. Dawn http://onekrazeedawn.blogspot.com/
4. ( Lynn ) on Dawn's blog...

5. Rio http://mommylittlecrafterincrime.blogspot.com/
6. Corinne http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com
7. Irene http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com
8. Leslie http://lesliekcreations.blogspot.com/
9. Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
10. Aeryn http://www.aerynkelly.com
11. Robin www.rcz28.blogspot.com
12. Ashley http://anm61391.blogspot.com
13. Sharman http://sharman33.blogspot.com
14. Louise http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/
15. Trish http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.ca
16. Jenn www.stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com
17. Christina www.wernstrumfamily.blogspot.com
18. Kelly www.kamscraftyplace.blogspot.co.uk
19. Beth http://bethscraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/
20. Jenna http://bethscraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/
21. Lisa Leesamn@hotmail.com
22. Trudie http://trudiescakesandcard.blogspot.com/
23. Veronica www.artbyveronica.blogspot.com
24. Kim tinkerbell_shorty@hotmail.co.uk
25. Olivia http://ormcraftynights.blogspot.com/
26. Celina http://scrapvamp.blogspot.com/
27. Anda http://craftyfresian.blogspot.co.uk/
28. Erin http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/
29. Regan http://charmedstamping.blogspot.com/

ENJOY the hop and all of the happiness being spread around by these wonderful ladies!