Happy Birthday Betty!!

Evening, I know an odd time for me to post…. but there is a very good reason…. 

'Happy Birthday Betty' 

Yep I think she must have thought we had all forgotten…. after all the special day was yesterday - but today there are a number of us who have got together to do a special Birthday hop!!! Now if you have come from Ruza's Blog your on the right lines… if not then hop back to the start at Corinne's blog!! I know I can't wait to see what creations everyone has made.  

Now for this hop we were very lucky that Tamara of the Stamping Chef created a wonderful image for use for our creations for Betty! Now what could she be called…. 

'Queen of Halloween'

So back to wishing the real Queen of Halloween a Happy Birthday! We do hope you like your special image - this card is now in the hands of Royal Mail on its way to you! I do hope it arrives soon!!! I coloured the image with copics and the papers were the end of my 'Chillingsworth' 6x6 pad.  The words were all cut on the cameo!!! 

So I hope you had a fantastic Birthday and that the next few days are still full of celebrations for you! Now you need to hop along to Jackie to see what she has for you!!! 

Now if you have a  moment I would love to know what you think and ohhh the Lovely Queen of Halloween is available now in the TSC Store with 20% off so grab her while you can! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

:) 

Make it Crafty Tea Party

Welcome to the very special Make it Crafty Tea Party!

Today, I'm joining the fun with a collection of Make it Crafty fans from around the world, serving you a delicious array of crafty delights to celebrate not only the magical release of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ but also Make it Crafty’s THIRD Birthday!!

What better way to celebrate than a tea party full of Make it Crafty fans?

As you chase the white rabbit down holes, through small doors, around corners and more… keep your eye out for hidden letters, collecting them along the way. Simply decipher the ‘question’ and then enter the answer at the end of the hop for a chance to win the grand prize!

It wouldn’t be a fun tea party without hidden prizes along the way, so make sure you comment as you chase the rabbit for a chance to win more prizes!

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Hopefully you’ve found your way through the door from Siina, but if you’ve just fallen down the hole then you might want to start back at Zoe.

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The guests were given the option to play with 6 images from the new collection and I chose to get creative with Alice and White Rabbit, but it didn't stop there, I wanted to make something other than a card…. and so I tried my hand at the one and only 'mad hatters hat'.

Not to bad for a first attempt I don't think.  I coloured the image with copics 

E000, E00, E02, R20

BG000, BG01, BG05

C1, C2, C3, C4

R39

I added loads of charms and embellishments, the pins were coloured using my copics and I added a mirror charm as I just felt it fitted!  On the bottom there is a lovely little fold crown that I stuck using silicone!!! You can also see how I have stuck the images! 

The little toadstools were also coloured using my copics and a white gel pen - who would have though a gel pen would stick?!?!!!! The bottle was coloured using some e37 topic refill and the label written by hand :) I also added an old key from my stash :)

On the back I just couldn't resist a big bow and a watch charm dangling…. as well as a little tea pot of course :)  I then decided that I wasn't happy with the hat - so I made something else :)  Yes I went back to making an old faithful…. 

I just couldn't resist making a card with her!!! I used all the same colours as above, she is only 3 1/2 inches tall on both creations! Not the easiest to colour!!! 

The image on both creations was cut on my cameo and the frame on my card was also cut using her too!!! 

The fun doesn’t stop here and if you head through this door you’ll find your way to Tanja…

Thank you so much for stopping by - and a BIG THANK YOU to Zoe for letting me be a part of this!!!!

I do hope you will stop by again soon!
Hugs
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The Paper Nest Dolls….. Christmas in July Hop :)

Welcome to The Paper Nest Dolls' Christmas in July New Release Blog Hop!

Today the very talented and creative design team of The Paper Nest Dolls has put together this hop to share with you projects made using our 10 new holiday stamps!

Digital versions of these stamps regularly sell for $3.00 each, but from today through Tuesday July 30th you can get ALL 10 images for only $20 HERE in our shop!

I have been lucky enough to work with the cute 'Carolling Snowmen' available from the store here

I wanted to keep it simple with this image as it speaks for itself!  The papers are from Dovecraft Vintage Christmas 6x6 paper stash, I distressed the edges just to break them up a bit.  I coloured the image using copics

C0, C1
R24, R27
G03, G

I also used my cameo to cut the 'falalalala' just to add a little something special!
The ribbon, flowers and snowflake charms are from my stash :)  

We couldn't host a blog hop without fun giveaways! One lucky winner will receive our entire set of new images, one lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to our shop, and another lucky winner will receive the prize pack pictured below!

Christmas in July Prize Package!

Participants must comment on every stop of the hop and be a follower of our blog for a chance to win! We also encourage you to become a fan of our Facebook page!

Winners will be announced on Wednesday July 31st over at

 The Paper Nest Dolls blog!

You're next stop is Kellys's blog.

Here's the complete lineup:

The Paper Nest Dolls

Ashley

Lori Ann

Michele

Valerie

Nikki

Jasmina

Lydia

Katrina

Kelly

Tina

Thanks so much for hopping with us! :)

Avery's Sixth Birthday blog hop :

Welcome to Avery's Sixth Birthday Blog Hop! We're so glad you could join us.

Avery is one of our dolls and she has just happened to have a birthday! In honor of her sixth birthday, the design team put together a hop to share projects made with the brand new "Avery's Birthday Surprise" stamp now available in both digital and rubber!

What a fun stamp! Avery was sure excited to see it. :)

Now onto my project for today…

I had so much fun making this card as the image is so cute 

I used loads of designs from my cameo and even made the card blank from it! The image was coloured with copics;

E000, E00, E02, R20

R81, R83, R85

B000, B00, B02

R20, R22

C1, C2, C3, T1, T3

The papers were all from my scarab box - The balloons were cut on the cameo once again from scraps and I added the twine to look like real string from the balloons :)

And of course we have some super fun blog candy to thank those who come and hop with us!

To be eligible to win, you must comment on EVERY stop of the hop.

1 winner will receive this scrappy prize pack:

1 winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to our online shop:

And 13 winners (one from each hop stop) will win the Avery's Birthday Surprise digital stamp!

Blog hop winners will be announced at The Paper Nest Dolls blog on Tuesday June 11th.

And now for your next stop of the hop -Tina's blog!

The Paper Nest Dolls

Ashley

Michele

Nikki

Lydia

Jasmina

Valerie

Jane - Guest DT

Kate - Guest DT

Lori Ann

Kelly

Katrina

Tina

Happy Hopping! We also hope you join us again in two weeks for our SUMMER RELEASE BLOG HOP!

Bettys Burlesque Hop!

Evening all I hope your here for the Burlesque 2 Hop - you should have come from Kaylou's Blog - if not pop back to the start at the Simply B Stamps Blog! - firstly I am so sorry my blog has been so quiet recently - crafty inspiration seems to have been lost in getting the craft room :( I have been trying so hard and maybe pushing myself a little too much to try to get creative without anything to show for it - 

BUT at some point in the move I did have a little buzz - It was almost defiantly the stunning new images from Simply B Stamps - the deal was you didn't know exacty what you were buying other than they were Betty's but if you purchased the first few - you get the last few free - and oh my am I so glad I got them! you can find them in the store in both rubber and digi!

So I LOVE them all - and I can't wait to be able to finish the rest up to share with you but today I have to share Betty Swinging On a Star - I just LOVE everything about her! 

I think I was aiming for a circus look as she reminds me of one of the artists that we saw last time we were there.  The image was coloured with copics;

Copic

E00, E21, E11, R29

E50, E51, E53, E55

T1, T3, T5, T7

Y38

The sentiment was made on computer and cut with nestie, the backing paper from my stash ribbon and button from stash

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges; 

Charisma Cards - Anything Goes

Simply Create - Anything Goes

All That Scrap Wednesday - Anything Goes

Crafting By Designs - Love but not Valentines

Well I really hope you like her and that you will finish the hop off! You now need to pop to the amazing Karen!! Hope to see you again soon 

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Happy Birthday Betty!

Happy Birthday to you, 

Happy Birthday to you, 

Happy Birthday to Betty, 

Happy Birthday to YOU!!! 

OK so I know its not today but its in a few days time and were all here to celebrate!

The wonderful Corinne has arranged a little hop for the talented Betty to celebrate

Corinne http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com/
Irene http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://www.canyoupixelthis.com/
Beth http://bethscraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/

Tanya http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com/
Samantha http://www.stuffbysammi.blogspot.com/
Celina http://www.scrapvamp.blogspot.com/
Michelle K. http://www.maybecreative.blogspot.com/
Michelle S. http://www.craftyshell.blogspot.com/
Robin http://www.rcz28.blogspot.com/
Louise http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/
Sharon http://www.mrslumpys.blogspot.com/
Trish http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.ca/
Rachel http://rachelspaperwishes.blogspot.com/
Emily http://remmyspixiewishes.blogspot.com/
Berenice http://karbersweetescape.blogspot.com/
Trudie http://trudiescakesandcards.blogspot.co.uk/
Jill http://cuddlyscraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk/
Anita http://Kardmakingheaven.blogspot.co.uk/
Sharette http://scrappernthemaking.blogspot.com/
Tammy O. http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/
Veronica http://www.artbyveronica.blogspot.com/
Anda http://craftyfresian.blogspot.com/
Sharman http://sharman33.blogspot.com/
Carrie http://carriescreativecards.blogspot.com/
Kelly http://kamscraftyplace.blogspot.co.uk/
Lisa http://distinctivelmnts.blogspot.com/
Erin http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/
Lucy http://loopylass2010.blogspot.co.uk/
Marie http://marie97-lotlot.blogspot.com/
Katrina http://flutterbytrina.blogspot.co.uk/ <-- are="are" div="div" here="here" your="your">

 Ok well its not so little but I am so proud to be a part of it I hope you have come from Marie's Blog  - if not then hop back to the start at Corinne's Blog and see all the AMAZING creations along the way!

I have created a card using the gorgeous Betty Addams - now I do LOVE colouring her and I know betty loves her too - I decided to colour her monochromatic for a change (I have used SO many colours recently!)

I used all the W's between 0 and 7 somewhere in this creation! The papers are from MME and the sentiment is LOTV.  I also used part of a flourish from The Hobby House and the corners are from my stash.

Well I really hope you like my creation - I have had so much fun creating it!!! Thanks for stopping by - I would love to know what you think if you have a moment - Hope to see you again soon

Hugs

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Crafty Sentiments Designs Release Hop!

Morning all, I wish this weather would make up its mind so my wardrobe can make better decisions....I still have my winter jumpers out, I never remember a summer like this when I was younger!

Anyway back to the point! Im here with the new release over at Crafty Sentiments Designs! and we have a lovely hop for you to release the new stamps!  Now on this hop we have a little prize, one lucky person will win two stamps from the new release - and I will tell you they are all so adorable - I so have to get them all!!!!

Now hopefully you have hoped over from the Crafty Sentimens Designs Challenge blog, if not pop back and start the hop from there!!

So onto my creation, I have used the lovely Toby Arr Captain available from CSD Shop.  I just fell in love with him from the moment I saw him! I did get a little help from my amazing little helper - she chose the papers and helped me make this card - so thank you Amelia! 

He is just so adorable! He was coloured with Copics and the papers were all from my stash I also dug out my old Quickutz and gave that a bit of use!  Perfect card for a little boy I know!!!

I was somewhat nervous about colouring is parrot, but after a good old google search I don't think he came up too bad! 

So I best let you get on with the hop you no need to visit the wonderful Heather, remember you need to start at the CSD Challenge Blog to be in with a chance of winning! 

Crafty Sentiments ch blog

Katrina - You are here!

Heather

Shelby

Jan

Caz

Jac

Pinky

Chrissy

Lorraine

Dora

Lisa

Jo

Crafty Sentiments blog

Thanks for stopping by, remember you need to comment on each of the DT's blogs to be in with a chance of winning 2 of the new stamps! Good Luck! See you Soon!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges;

Songbird - anything goes

Craft your Passion - anything goes

D.C.C & friends - anything goes

Hugs

x

Spring Showers Blog Hop

Good morning everyone

Welcome to the Spring Showers HOP! If you have come strait to my blog, please go to the Heart Song Designs Inspiration blog and start from there, you will soon get back to me! 

Today and on the 1st of every month we will celebrating the new release for Heart Song Designs.
 Today we have lots of spring time images for you and a great prize for one lucky hopper. 
 This hop will run until 2nd April, I cant wait to see what the rest of the team have made, but 1st I have a few details I would like to give you. 


Here are the 10 New releases available from today over at the Heart Song Designs Shop.  
These are available over the the Shop individually or, for a discount price you can buy all 10 digis.  The set retails at $26, but you could save $6 if you buy it as a set only paying $20! 
WOW!! 

 All you need to do is leave a comment starting at the Heart Song Designs Inspiration Blog and on each of the DT's blogs and you will be entered to win the entire April release!


 The winner will be announced on the Hear Song Designs Blog on Sunday. 

Here is my card using the stunning Bird Song Image! 
As its mothers day this weekend I have made this one for my Grandma! 

 I hope you have lots of fun hopping and I cant wait to see what the rest of the team have done! 

Now onto the super talented DT! 

Peggy:http://dailygracecreations.blogspot.com/ 

Lauren:http://lem-photography.blogspot.com/ 

Holly:http://glitterstampsandink.blogspot.com/ 

Karen:http://felinecreative.blogspot.com/ 

Davi:http://alstromeriaartistry.blogspot.com/ 
Shelly:http://shells-space.blogspot.com/ 

Ceal:http://simplybeautifulcreations.blogspot.com/ 

Stephanie: http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com 

Katrina: http://flutterbytrina.blogspot.com/ 

Chris:http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/ 

Deb:http://stampvanwinkle.blogspot.com/ 

Vanessa:http://golden-sentiments.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping!!! 

Happy Birthday Stephanie Serrano!

Morning all, well I hope I get this right.

This is the 1st time I have ever been in a blog hop and hope it goes to plan!

 It's a very special day - today is Stephanie Serrano's birthday! So we are planning on giving her a big surprise today!

Please join me and some fellow bloggers to celebrate!!

Your next stop will be Davie, i'm sure she has something beautiful to share with you!

Happy Birthday Stephanie! Please take a minute to wish our friend a wonderful day filled with birthday wishes, tell her Katrina Benton sent you, as she doesn't know were hopping today, lets see how long it takes her to notice! 

I have made this card using a Heart Song Designs Digi, Theodore with Flower, he is so adorable, I have coloured him with my pro-markers, and added some glitter! 

1. Michelle Single – http://wannastamp.blogspot.com

2. Shelly Scott - http://shells-space.blogspot.com/

3. Chris Dickinson - http://www.chrissyd723.blogspot.com/

4. Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/

5. DDH Blog - http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/digi_design_house/

6. Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com

7. Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com

8. Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/

9. Katrina Benton -  you are here!

10. Davi Reed - http://alstromeriaartistry.blogspot.com/

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