Strange Skin Vamp...

Ok, so I DO have my Smeared & Smudged card finished, but I thought since Strange Skin was sponsoring Smeared & Smudged's 26th day of the 31 Days of Halloween today, I'd show this little number instead.

This is a digi image called Just Bitten.  Perfect image for a medallion-styled layout me thinks.  :)  I've been having a little fun playing with red lately, which is sooooooo unlike me...

but this image literally screamed red... no?!

I used several different Nesties, an EK Success scallop border punch & a Tim Holtz edge die.

Copics:  0, BV20, C00, C1, R35, R37, R59, N1, N4, N7

I'm really diggin' these Strange Skin images... my wish list is growing :)

You should definitely check out the 31 Days of Halloween hop... there are some amazingly creepy-cool projects!

WINNERS!

Did you think that I had forgotten?  Huh?  Did ya'?  Well, let's start off with the winners of the car charger USB drives from  Seminole Casino Coconut Creek!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

3 5 2 

Timestamp: 2010-10-10 19:34:42 UTC

 

Barb, Jen, & Sammibug:  please send me your mailing addresses and I will forward them on to Mike at SCCC & he'll get those mailed out to you!  Congratulations!

Yes, Barb... send me an email with your address even though I already have it ;)

And now, for the Little Hop of Horrors Halloween Blog Hop winner!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

227 

Timestamp: 2010-10-10 19:49:40 UTC

Jaye Jaye said...
What an awesome card! I love the way you created a scene!

10/3/10 12:10 PM

Jaye Jaye, please send me your mailing address & I'll send out a little Halloweenie sumpin' sumpin' to you!  Congratulations!

A HUGE thanks to everyone who visited all of us on the hop...

it was great fun and look forward to the next one!

Simply Betty Double Whammy Release Blog Hop

Yep, it's time for another Simply Betty Double Whammy Release Blog Hop!

Victorian Beauties Halloween, the last SBS Halloween line of the year...

{sniff sniff... throat choking up... chin quivering... tear falling}

...and a little Thanksgiving  Jude & His Shenanigan Crew.

Betty is doing the giveaway for this hop a little differently, so you should start at
Simply Betty Stamps

first to get all of the details & what to include in your comment... of course we all LOVE comments, but the giveaway will be drawn from the SBS blog :)

If you've arrived from Angela's blog, then you are on the right track!


First up, we have Mikey & Lizzie from Jude & His Shenanigan Crew Thanksgiving :)  Yes, I know... they are TERRIBLY cute, and NOT creeped out at all.  Does it count that I originally was going to put a HUGE SCARLET LETTER "A" on Lizzie's bodice?!  ;)  Kinda cheeky, me thinks... but I held back... for once :)

Digi's:  Mikey & Lizzie from J&HSC Thanksgiving (Simply Betty Stamps)
Paper:  brown, kraft, scarlet & Caboodle white (The Angel Company)
Other:  woodgrain texture plate (Papertrey Ink), Burnt Umber Palette ink
foam tape, micron pen
Copics:  C00, E000, E00, E01, E02, E11, N1, N4, N7
R24, R29, R32, R59, R83, YR21, YR23, YR24


And here is my favorite of the Victorian Beauties Halloween line:
James the Zombie!!

Don't you just LOVE him?!  I was channeling Creepy Glowbugg for this one... can you tell?  She loves zombies.  And yes, I know... this really isn't appropriate for many people, but I think I know what card to send Glo when she's feeling under the weather... LOL!
Love ya' Glo!

I love the whole "oopsie" look on his face {giggle}... it makes me smile.
And I think I got the blood pool about right :)

Digi:  James the Zombie (Simply Betty Stamps)
Paper:  Winchester, black, scarlet, & Caboodle white cardstocks, Mia's Cottage dp
(The Angel Company)
Ink:  Moonlight White Brilliance, VersaFine Onyx
Other:  Scor-Bug, edge die (Tim Holtz), circle punch, loopy brads (Karen Foster)
Copics:  0, BV20, C00, N1, N4, N7, R29, R59,
V01, V15, V17, YG01, YG03, YG05

Well, that's it for me today!  BUT come back next Monday for the

Haunted Design House Macabre Monday Challenge

sponsored by Simply Betty Stamps!!!  Super easy & fun challenge, so you'll want to play :)

And now, back to the hop... your next stop on this wicked wonderful ride is Catherine's blog!
Have fun a hoppin'!

Little Hop of Horrors & a Spooky Hallow sneak peek!

Welcome to the Little Hop of Horrors Halloween Blog Hop...

If you've arrived here from Nicole's blog, then you are on the right track!  Nicole has assembled quite the not so little gathering of goul-friends for a fiendishly fun hop, with the opportunity to win some awesome loot to boot!  Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post for a few details :)

Now, it's not a secret that I AM a Halloween fan (uh, hello.... what's the name of this blog again?).  This time of year is my favorite:  cool autumn air, crunchy Fall leaves, pumpkins, and creepiness... what's not to love?!  Well, to start things off, I've created this no-frills, but frighteningly fun Halloween card using a couple of new digi's from Simply Betty Stamps that will be available starting tomorrow... sorry blood-suckers, not today :)

This is Damien & Spiderella.  I like to imagine Damien is a newly turned vampire whom by chance of fate comes upon Spiderella... a veteran vamp who's been around the block a time or two

(if you know what I'm sayin') :)

She's obviously trying to work her feminine wiles on a somewhat naive newbie vamp... does he fall for it?  Only the Shadow knows...

Digi images:  Damien & Spiderella (SBS)

Rubber stamp:  sentiment (Stamper's Anonymous)

Paper:  white cs (Neenah), Willoughby & black cs (TAC)

Ink:  Raw Sienna, Cognac, French Lilac & Noir Palettes (Stewart Superior)

Other:  Copic markers, Scor-Bug, misc. ribbon & trim

And now, for the goods!  Simply become one of my followers & leave me a comment and I'll giveaway a little sumpin' sumpin' to one lucky commenter :)  I don't know what it will be yet, but it will be something Halloweenie, so it will be worth the extra typing :)

Below is the list of sponsors & their awesome giveaways.  Be sure to get all of the details from Nicole's blog... she is the first & last blog to check and all of these prizes will be drawn from there after the Hop:

 

Simply Betty Stamps:  Set of 5 Halloween Digi’s

Tickled Pink Stamps:  Lil Lolita Halloween Digi’s

Tiddly Inks:  $10 Gift Voucher

Scrappy Moms Stamps:  Haunting we will Go stamp set

My Pink Stamper:  Stamp Set

The Greeting Farm:  2 Halloween Digis

Scrap Hut:  October 31^st Cricut Cartridge (North America Only)

Your next stop on this magic Horror ride, is Betty The Scrap Happy Witch!

AND if you want even more hopping to do tomorrow, start out at the Simply Betty Challenge blog for some more Spooky Hallow Halloweenieness :)  If you've come from Angela's blog and want to continue the Spooky Hallow Hop on October 3rd, your next stop is Cheri!
Happy Haunting!

Halloween Alert: Aisling's mini-hop...

This ends tomorrow (Sept. 22), so hurry over and show some luvin' to Aisling!  She is amazing... and what she does with ATC's... fabulous!

Aisling's blog

Be sure to start from the beginning & gather info from all six of her posts!!!

Blog hops, challenges, and just plain fun...

Obviously the time is nearing for THE GREATEST HOLIDAY EVER and I would not be me if I didn't start hyping up some of the Halloweenie fun schtuff that will be happening in BLOG LAND :)  And if you know of any awesomeness that needs to be shared here, PLEASE email me with the blog address and info & I'll spread the word!

First up, Simply Betty Stamps!  This little announcement is for a new ongoing weekly challenge blog... and I know how y'all love challenges :)  Click HERE for all the deets for the Simply Betty Challenge blog!

Second, and this one is coming up SOON, September 25th, The Practical Magic Blog Party 2010!  I would have LOVED to participate in this one, but I just don't know if I'll make it in time :)  Someone cast a spell for me to find my mojo & extra time!!!  Click HERE for the details and get ready for some magic!

Third, the Smeared and Smudged forum is hosting the 31 days of Halloween starting October 1st!  If you would like to participate or just view all of the awesome rubber-stamped creations every day, just click HERE for all the deets!  You may have to become a member of S&S to view... not sure.

More Simply Betty!  Yep, SBC will be hosting The 12 Days of Halloween!  Click HERE for the teaser, and then check back there on October 1st for the deets!!

Next, Nicole over at Canadian Nickel Scrap'n (CNS) is hosting a Little Shop of Horrors blog hop on October 2nd!  Click HERE to view some of the amazing sponsors that she has lined up... AND be sure to hop through all of the 25 blogs because some will be offering up some goodies along the way... including me!

October 29th-31st, Simply Betty Stamps is teaming up with Tiddly Inks for a fun Halloweenie hop... more details to come, and you won't wanna miss out!


I think that's all I know right now... which isn't much ;)  Again, if you know of some Halloween goodness coming up, email me!!!

New Simply Betty Release - Halloweenie Emos Release Day Blog Hop

Yeay!  It's here!  SBS Release Day Hop... if you have arrived here from Angela's blog, then you are on the right track... if not, head over to the SBS blog for all of the hop details, AND to learn how you can get a couple of the Halloweenie Emos in rubbah!

Now, on to today's bit of Halloweenie-ness!

 This is Lola the Mummy & Christian the Vamp.

 Lola reminds me of what I feel like in the morning before my coffee :)  In person, her hair looks super shiny... can't really tell here.

Christian is a bit cranky.  The sentiment inside this card should read:  "Stop touching me"... kinda like two siblings in the backseat on a road trip, right?

LOVE the moon... turned out pretty dimensional, no?

Ok, so now on to the rest of the Simply Betty Stamps Halloween Emos Blog Hop!

Your next stop is Calie's blog!

Simply Betty Double Whammy Blog Hop!

Have I told y'all lately how much I LOVE this time of year?  Huh?  Have I?  You know, when all of the Halloweenie goodness starts showing up in magazines, store shelves, and of course in rubber stamps & digi's?!!!!

Can you say:  HELL-to-the-YEAH!  :)

And Betty, being my Halloweenie Soul Sistah, is making me smile even more... she's releasing TWO new Halloween-themed digi/stamp lines today, with MORE coming soon!  That's what I'm talkin' 'bout.  Today's new lines from Simply Betty Stamps are:

Jude and his Shenanigan Crew and Punky Teens. 

(note:  please click on photos for clearer view... Blogger is sucking the life out them here...)

 First up, this is Peter... buddy of Jude, and just as ca-yoot as can be!  And you know I usually try to creep-out any cuteness... well, I just couldn't do it.  I KNOW!  Am I getting soft?  WTH?  :)

Peter is colored a la Copics, but I forget which ones I used... my bad.  I used a Tim Holtz texture folder, Neenah & TAC cardstocks, VersaFine Onyx ink, & a retired alphabet stamp set from TAC.

Next up, Punky Teen Tootsie!  Freakin' adorable, but I didn't feel bad at all giving her green skin and purple hair... that's just how I roll.

More Copics, Tim Holtz edge die, Delightfully Spooky stamp set (TAC), VersaFine Onyx ink, PTI canvas texture plate, purple rhinestones, Bo Bunny paper(?), misc. ribbon; Bazzill, Neenah & TAC cardstocks.

And finally, my FAVORITE of the entire release :)  Punky Teen Freddy!  I'm sure you can tell why, right?  How fun is this?!  I tried to icky-up his face a bit, but OBVIOUSLY it does no justice whatsoever to the real Freddy... just sayin'.

Copics, Studio G rubber stamp sentiment, Background Soup rubber stamp (TAC), Moulin Rouge Palette ink, VersaFine Onyx ink, Stardust clear glitter pen, Neenah & TAC cardstocks.

Now, more on this Double Whammy Blog Hop... if you've arrived here from the SBS blog, you are on the right track!

To continue on your merry way, you should head off to SBS's September Guest DT's blog:  Calie!

Four lucky winners will receive three free digis of their choice from these two lines! All you have to do is leave us some loving on the Simply Betty Stamps blog! Of course it is always appreciated when you leave everyone a little lovin', however the four winners will be chosen from the Simply Betty Stamps blog!  Have fun hoppin'!

Simply Betty Stamps - Back to School Emos Release Day Blog Hop!

It's finally here!  All of the new Back to School Emos are in the SBS store and ready to download!  And I saved the best image for last (well, my favorite anyway!) :)  This is Miller... check out the look on his face!

The WTF?! sentiment was the first thing that popped into my mind when I saw this Miller image ;)

{giggling}

He is so funny looking... in a good way :)

 

Digi:  Back to School Miller

Rubber Stamp:  WTF (Stamp It Crazy)

Paper:  Hemingway dp & cardstock (TAC) & Neenah cardstock

Ink:  Memento Cocoa

Other:  square brads (Karen Foster), Stardust clear glitter pen, brown Le Pen

Copics:  0, BG10, BG15, E000, E00, E02, E11, E31, E35, E57, E58, R32, V99, YR20, YR23, YR24

Check out these deals that are going on at Simply Betty Stamps:

Release Day discounts:
BoBunny Press Papers 40% off
My Little Shoe Box Papers 50% off

Gypsy by Cricut $175! Use coupon code GYPSY Expires Wed. August 18th
Rubber Versions of My Kids Emo World 25% sale ends Wed. August 18th
Back to School Emos 6 for $ 15 use coupon code B2S15 Expires Wed. August 18th

Be sure to visit all of the blogs and leave a comment because one random winner will be chosen to win three Back to School Emos of their choice! Good luck to you all and have fun hopping along!  

•  SBS blog
• Lady B.
• Alicia Garcia
• Amy Young
• Barb Foster (you are here!)
• Catherine
• Debbie Pamment
• Jen Shults
• Kim Yu
• Linda
• Lisa Hjulberg
• Nicole
• Suzi
• Betty Boo
• then back to the SBS blog!

There's another fun and easy way to win these Back to School Emos on the SBS blog!!  The info is at the bottom of Betty's Preview Day 1!

Simply Betty Stamps - Back to School Emos Preview Day 2

Back again for more Back to School Emos?  Good... today I'd like to show you BTS Rio.  She is so sassy, blowing a big bubble and kickin' up her heels:  Check out those tenni's... oh wait, they probably don't call them that anymore, do they?!  Great... I just date stamped myself again, didn't I?  ;P

I know, once again not-so-spooky... BUT I grunged up the paper, embossed some core d'inations gray/black cardstock & sanded it, AND included one of SBS's EXCLUSIVE GlowSkullz in the center of the flower!  And did you all know that our very own Macabre Minion, Creepy Glowbugg, is the creator of these wunnerful little skull embellies?  Yep, it's true... I get to have all the awesomeness that IS Creepy Glo as one of my Minions... jealous? :)

Once again, those subtle little Goth skulls show up on Rio's headband, sweater and book cover... me likey :)

This is my first time trying to color a bubble... needs work!  I'll be Googling how-to videos later :)  I do LOVE her hair... very fun to color... now to try the actual strands-of-hair way of coloring... hmmm... that will be a MUCH later Google-fest.

Digi:  BTS Rio

Rubber Stamp:  This Girl (retired TAC)

Paper:  Bazzill, core d'inations & Neenah cardstocks, random pink dp

Ink:  VersaFine Onyx

Other:  Bazzill Bitty Blossoms, cotton twill, Tim Holtz brick wall embossing folder, GlowSkullz

Copics:  0, BV20, C3, C5, E000, E00, E02, E11, E31, E35, E57, E59, R02, RV10, RV13, RV14, V99

Don't forget that tomorrow is RELEASE DAY for the Back to School Emos... and I can't wait until you see the image for tomorrow!  The look on Miller's face is PRICELESS!  Want to see some more peeks today?  Check out the rest of the DT on the SBS blog!

Simply Betty Stamps - Back to School Emos Preview Day 1

How perfect is this for a Fiendishly Fun Friday:  FRIDAY THE 13TH... sah-weet, right?  ':)  I know!  And, though not as crazy as what the Macabre Minions are posting today, here's a little Back to School fun for you.

This Sunday the 15th is Simply Betty Stamps' release day, so how about a couple of days of sneaky peekies first?!  Yep, it's THAT time of year again, so Betty has created Back To School Emos!

I know that this is such a super simple layout, but no fluff necessary when the image is THIS cute and fun to color!  This is Back to School London, and she's got a seriously wicked wink workin' :)  Could be just for fun, or she could be a little flirty... "Haaaaaaaaaay"  ;)

Digi:  BTS London

Rubber Stamp:  Glitter Goblins (TAC)

Paper:  Bazzill & Neenah cardstocks

Ink:  VersaFine Onyx

Other:  May Arts trims, MM heart gem

Copics:  0, BV20, E000, E00, E01, E02, E11, E31, E35, E57, E59, R02, V06, V09, V95, V99, YR04, YR07, YR18

I just love her little subtle Goth touches... skull barrette, brooch, skully backpack and matching purse, even on her shoe... I'm tellin' ya', it's all about accessorizing!!  {should be said with a hoidy-toidy lisp & a few swooping hand gestures for effect :)}

Wanna see some more previews?  Check out the rest of the DT including our August Guest DT, Lady B!!

• Lady B.
• Alicia Garcia
• Amy Young
• Betty Boo
• Catherine
• Debbie Pamment
• Jen Shults
• Kim Yu
• Lisa Hjulberg
• Lori Boyd

There's a fun and easy way to win these Back to School Emos on the SBS blog!!  AND be sure to come back on Saturday & Sunday for more peeks and the Back to School Emos Release Day!

OH!  And HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!  :)

Simply Betty's Victorian Beauties Release Blog Hop!

Hello everyone, and welcome to Simply Betty's Victorian Beauties Release Blog Hop with my fellow SBS DT members AND The Burtonesque Dolls DT, too!  If you've come by way of the Simply Betty Stamps blog, then you are on the right track :)  If not, please start there to find out a little more about this great new line of digi's!

One important note about this new line of images:  Betty has a goal of 100 sales for this digi release...  and out of those sales she going to give half of the money from the sales to the Ronald McDonald house.  Please be sure to read Betty's story about why this charity is so important on the SBS blog.  And now... on to the hop...

 This is James... isn't he just the most debonair?!  A little haughty, but then most men-of-means were a bit back in the day :)  And of course, being me, I decided that James should be a vampire :)

I am lovin' the layered edger punched cardstock... you can't tell very well, but there is a little Glimmer Mist sprayed over them.

Digi:  James (SBS)

Rubber Stamps (TAC):  Simply Divine, Bone Appetit

Paper:  Bazzill, TAC black & Neenah cardstocks, vintage velvet flocked wallpaper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo, Glimmer Mist

Other:  EK Success & MS edger punches

Copics:  0, BV0000, BV20, E57, R24, R27, R39, RV14, V93, V95, V99, YR23, YR24

Now, who's the next stop?  None other than Catherine... pop by there and she'll let you know who's next in line!  And be sure to leave the love on all of the hop participants' blogs... you could win two, three, or even all six Victorian Beauties digi's!!

Halloween is Hoppin' at Tiddly Inks!

I was so happy to get this done in time for Tiddly Inks Halloween Hop!  The hop is running 6pm CST on July 22 to 6pm CST on July 24... and I have a feeling there will be a TON of participants for this one :)  For additional deets or to start hoppin', just pop over to the TI Challenge blog!

Now, on to the show :)  I chose Gossmere for my very first EVER TI image... I know!  Can you believe I've waited this long?  Isn't she freakin' cute?!  I just can't decide if she is a vamp or a witch... either way, she's got a princess complex, right?!

Digi:  Gossmere (TI)

Rubber Stamp:  Delightfully Spooky (TAC)

Paper:  Bazzill, PTI white & Neenah cardstocks

Ink:  VersaFine Onyx

Other:  Tim Holtz embossing folder, EK Success & MS border punches, spider confetti, MM felt flower, black felt flower (handmade), misc. gems, Scor-bug, silver glitter pen

Copics:  0, BV0000, BV20, BV23, YG01, YG03, YG91, G24, V01, V06, V09, V99

These photos are horrible... even clicking to make them bigger might not help.  I really need a little spot to set up so I can take pics at night without them turning out icky... dang it.  Believe it or not, but the plum violet cardstock matches her dress perfectly.  And I'm really happy with how well her blue-violet skin turned out  :)

What do you think?

This could be some fun, kids....

Right?  Now cross your fingers to see if I can get something done in time for it!!

Go HERE for details on how to join the fun.