Corrine's Girlie Swap

Hi everyone!  Betty's Fan group has done it again.  We had another wonderful swap and a hop to show off all our goodies!  You should have come here from Jackie's Blog if not be sure to check it out.  Our hop begins at Betty's Blog also a great place to stay informed when it comes to upcoming releases and GREAT sales ;) so if you started here then you may want to start at the beginning so you don't miss anything. 
That said my swap sister was Sam Slater over in the UK and she sent me lots of great new things to play with! First is this beautiful card with a sparkly tub, feathers and so much more!

 

 

 

Next is the Birdcage Sam and her daughter made me.  This will be on the wall by my vanity after I get finished with this post.  There are also a bunch of super cute little glass bottles to the right of the birdcage in front of the stickers.  To the left of the birdcage is some dragonfly stickers that I already have plans for and 3 jars of Microfine Glitter!!

 

There is ribbon, charms and STAMPS!!! The Indigo Blu Stamp in the middle was on my wish list!!!

 

These charms are FAB-U-LOUS!!!! My creative mind is wrapping all around them with more ideas every minute.

 

 

So, yeah, it was like Christmas and made my whole month!  I am one happy crafty girl right now!

Thank you SO MUCH Sam!!!!

 

From here you are off to Darcy's Blog to see more goodies from the UK because her swap sister was over the pond too!  Enjoy and Thanks for stopping by.

Wine Box Swap SBS

We had another GREAT swap over at the Simply Betty Stamps Fan Group! These pictures just don't do justice to the wonderful gifts I received in this swap.  Celina Matthews was my partner and she spoiled me.  First is the Wine Box itself.  Simply Gorgeous!!

Here is a close up of the image we were given to play with .  Isn't she beautiful?  Celina did a superb job with this.

Look at all this great stuff!  It was like Christmas!  She knew that I liked Sparkles and glitter.  She also included a TON of really good CHOCOLATE!!!

Here are a couple close ups of all the great goodies she was able to fit in this box.

Check it out!! Lindy's Sprays!!!  I will be using these to decorate some items for another upcoming swap.  There is a pile of steampunk accessories and so much more!!!! I can't thank her enough!

That said here is the entire hop list and I hope you have all enjoyed the wonderful crafts on here.   Please take a moment to see the blogs and all the fun we have with this group.

 

 

Betty Roberts: http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/
Carmen Shannon ( no blog ) ^ ^ ^
Corinne Jones: http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com
Robin Bogle: http://www.rcz28.blogspot.com
Veronica: http://www.artbyveronica.blogspot.com/
Tanja Charles http://twistedteecrafts.blogspot.com
Kay Mowat http://kaym74.blogspot.com
Anita Blake http://kardmakingheaven.blogspot.co.UK
Celina Matthews http://www.scrapvamp.blogspot.com
Lisa Nelson: http://distinctivelmnts.blogspot.com/
Katya Bess: http://www.kattyxotica.blogspot.com/
Emily Shroom http://emilyshroom.blogspot.com.au/
Jackie Maunder: http://www.apaperjem.blogspot.com.au/
Jackie Randolph http://papermoments.blogspot.com/
Trish the dish Sakulich http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.ca
Sam Slater: http://www.banansaboutstamping.blogspot.co.uk
Nia Flannery : http://wescraptoo.blogspot.com/
Sandy Smith http://shortandcrafty.blogspot.ca
Vanessa Bland: http://slightlytwistedbutterfly.blogspot.com
Melissa Varga:  http://www.cheesestampersinparadise.blogspot.com

SURPRISE!!! It's a Birthday Blog Hop!

Happy Birthday Corinne & Irene!

Betty supplied us with images and with the help of Tanja organized this WONDERFUL surprise for a WONDERFUL set of twins.  One of which happens to be born on the same day as my daughter, December 29th.  Irene gets her own day December 30. guess it pays to be a slow poke :)  We over at the Simply Betty Fan Group LOVE these ladies.   They are the best at organizing swaps and challenges, commenting on our posts and Corinne makes sure we all make our deadlines.  We have often teased her about "Cracking the Whip".  I begged her to please take a pick with a flower pot on her head like the "DIVO" hats but her response was simple... " NO hat will go in this head".  So, it is on her page below.  My husband was nice enough to make the Scrap page holders shown.  They hold 6X6 pages that you can flip, a scrapbook picture frame if you will.

I hope they like these.  Our group is so much FUN ~ we couldn't do it all with out half of the stuff these ladies do for us & Betty.  Thanks Ladies <3 p="" ya="">

Now, you should have arrived here from Robin's Blog and you are off to Sharons's Blog. 

Happy Hopping Everyone!





Simply Betty Stamps December Fan Challenge

This is one of my favorite images from Simply Betty Stamps.  She is fun to color and can be used for any kind of card.  Part of this challenge was to use snowflakes on our card. I used a Darice embossing folder then highlighted the raised image with a Sukura Stardust pen to add sparkle.  The Sukura pens were also used on the image after I colored it with Copics to add sparkle through out.  Spellbinders Label 30 was used to cut her out and then folded behind the card to offset the main focus.  I hope you like her. 
Happy Coloring and Crafting,
Mel

Happy Birthday Betty!

We are having a very special Blog hop today in honor of a very special person, the ever so talented and wonderful BETTY ROBERTS!!!  We all got an image courtesy of another fabulous artist Tamara Van Wijk,  The Stamping Chef.  Then we each made a card and mailed it to Betty ~ SURPRISE!  So without further delay here is my card:

You can get Betty the Queen of Halloween at The Stamping Chef. You can also see several wonderful cards all along the way on this Blog Hop!!! Happy Birthday Betty!!! We all LOVE you!!!
So, you should have come here from Sharman Deluca's Blog and now you are off to Tanja Charles' Blog ~ enjoy the hop and please join us for more fun over at the Simply Betty Stamps Fan Group!  See you there.  Bonus Betty is having a SALE over at Simply Betty Stamps!!!
BIG INKY HUGS!!
MEL

Simply Betty Splatter Challenge

Simply Betty Stamps still has the 13 Days of Halloween Challenge going on.  Todays challenge was SPLATTER.  I just had to jump in on this one because I LOVE to make a mess.  The image I used is a Digi from Simply Betty Stamps called Woodland Witch.  She is one of my favorite images so sexy and fun.  Hope you like her!  Be sure to check Betty's Blog tomorrow for another Challenge and chance to win.
Inky Hugs!
Mel

13 Days of Halloween

October is here and we are in a tizzy!  Miss Isabelle and I both Love Halloween!  Here is my first project for the 13 days of Halloween Challenge.
I hope to pick up my desktop computer today so that Picture will be able to be cropped and posted correctly... until then please accept my apologies for this sideways photo.
Big Hugs for a Busy day,
Mel

Battle of the Skater Chics!

Simply Betty Stamps and the Stamping Chef were both wonderful enough to each offer a FABULOUS FREE DIGI on the condition that you had to use it.  Betty had color requirements ~ Black, Lime Green and Hot Pink, while the Stamping Chef had a Recipe, 1 ribbon, 2 buttons and 3 background papers.  So here are my creations for the challenge:

Simply Betty Fan Page Challenge

Welcome back!  Here is the GOOD Mermaid for this months Fan Page Challenge.  The second picture is to show the Shimmer on her fins.

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You can purchase her and many more FABULOUS Mermaids not to mention other stamps for just about anyone's taste or "Quirk".  Her link is in the CHECK THESE OUT section on my sidebar.  I got tons to get done for the Hartford Swap and ..... wait for it ...... I GET TO GUEST DESIGN for BETTY's September 1st release!!!!!!  Just a little...no ~ A LOT EXCITED!!! 

 

Big Hugs,

Mel



Simply Betty Stamps ~ Red White & Blue Challenge

OK I know this is kind of last minute but Isabelle and I each created a project for this challenge.

Here is Isabelle's Binder.  She used the Diver from Betty's Sweet Goth Olympic Kids.

Here is my card.  I used the Gymnast from Betty's Sweet Goth Olympic kids.  Hope you like these, the challenge can be found HERE.  We will be making lots more stuff using Simply Betty Images so be sure to check back. Have a GREAT day!!!
Melissa & Isabelle

Simply Betty Fan Challenge ~ March

This is the card I made using the FREE image from Simply Betty's Fan Group on Facebook.  We were only to use Creme, Black and one other color of our choice.  Skin tones were also allowed.  There is a new Free Digi for us to use this month, but you will have to go to the Fan Page and request it for yourself.  There is a great group of ladies that have already joined this group plus we have alot of laughs.  Hope to see you there.
Big Hugs!
Mel

Valentine Bucket Swap

You should have come here from Trudie's Blog if not make sure to check HERE for a complete list.  Here's a couple pictures of the goodies my Valentine Bucket Swap buddy, Jackie R, sent me.  She decorated the cutest little mailbox with the Rio image that we got.  The brown box with the letter H is a little piece of heaven!!  Hazel Hill Chocolate Traditions is now a new love for my whole family!  My Husband is in favor of me doing more swaps now ~ so Thank You for that Jackie! You have performed a miracle.  Thank you so much for all the great craft supplies & I LOVE the flowers. Your next stop on the Swap Hop is:
Emily Candy http://toomanystamps.blogspot.co.uk/

Simply Betty Stamps January Sketch Challenge

Above is the sketch for Simply Betty’s current Challenge and below is my entry for this challenge.  Hope you like it.

This Simply Betty Stamp is available HERE.  I also used EK Large Scroll punch for the bottom along with Memory Box dies La Rue Heart and Grand Heart layered behind the carefully cut out image.  The flowers were left over from the Shadow box Scrapbook page I did of my husband and me.  That makes this card eligible for the Corrosive Challenge #165 too! BONUS! Hope you like this card! Steampunk has become a new interest of mine so there will be more of these to come.

{Inky Hugs}

Mel

Steampunk Challenge for Simply Betty Stamps Fan Group

 

OK this is mainly to show the FREE DIGI that you can get for participating in this challenge.  AJ thinks that the black feather looks bad so I will be making another card for this challenge.  Besides if you join the Fan Group and see some of the other cards you will understand.  These ladies have MAD SKILLS!!!  Plus we seem to laugh every night.  All you have to do is be on Facebook, Search or go to Simply Betty Fan Group and join.  The Admin girls are very fast so you will be in pretty quick.  Hope to see you there.  The link for Simply Betty Stamps can be found on my side bar or you can get to her shop by visiting the blog (my only blinkie).

Happy Stamping!

Mel

Happy Birthday Corrine!

SURPRISE!!! Here's another Corrine Special to celebrate her wonderful Birthday, that she refuses to share even with her own TWIN sister! LOL  The one thing she didn't count on was sharing it with my little Miss Isabelle, hahaha.  Hope you have a WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY and enjoy this Blog Hop set up just for you by the FABULOUS Queen of Halloween Betty Roberts!  Big Hugs & lots of treats.  Now we are off to celebrate with my daughter because it's her day too :p !

It's Finally here! Challenge #3

Miss Isabelle and I have been quite the jet setters this Summer.  We just got back from Chicago, IL on Wednesday, now we are in Jefferson, WI stamping with the Curds!  My office will be put back together by the time we return on Sunday.  This is Bikini Betty from Simply Betty Stamps colored in Prismacolor Pencils.  The number 1 is darker than I expected but I think you will all be able to get the just of it.  Good Luck everyone! Please email your guess as to what girl was colored by who to melissavarga13@gmail.com .  Thanks for playing along!!!
{BIG Inky Hugs}
Mel

Challenge #1

Here is the first Challenge of three.  Your job is to decide who colored which image Isabelle, my 10 year old daughter, or me.   Please send you answers to me at HERE with "Blog Challenge" in the subject line or post it in the comments section below.  One winner will be selected from all of you that are correct, any of you that get all 3 right will be entered into a Bonus Prize group where 1 additional winner will be chosen.  This card was made at Let's Create as part of Sara's Prismacolor Technique class for skin tones and hair color.  The stamp  used is "Baking Betty" from the line Simply Betty Stamps.  We have been having a blast with several stamps from the Teen Scene lines offered by this company.  Everything used on this card can be purchased at Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids so be sure to stop in and check out all of the great supplies. 

Here is another look at those cards from a different angle.

Good Luck & Happy Stamping!

Mel