My Simply Betty Stamps Cards for 2020 - A Catch Up

Welcome to my next blog catch up for 2020. Today I'm showcasing my DT makes for Simply Betty Stamps. 

Betty has such a gorgeous and unique style of art and I love her beautiful images. Some of these cards were made last year but don't seem to have appeared on my blog so here they are. 

Unfortunately I'm not as into the Halloween style of images as Betty is - maybe because we don't really celebrate Halloween here in Australia, but there are so many stunning images to find instore if you're like me.

Sadly Betty hasn't been drawing as much this year - she's been concentrating on her gorgeous fabrics and they are well worth checking out if you love to sew - her fabric site is Ms Fits Fabrics - hopefully she'll have more stock soon but I believe there is a pre-order section.

I'll be back again soon with another catch up and there will be NEW card posts coming soon too :)

Simply Betty Stamps Progressive Challenge - February 2019

My humblest of apologies - this was meant to have been posted a week ago but then life just got in the way!

For our first progressive challenge of 2019 Betty threw the DT a curve ball - she gave us a Christmassy image but the challenge was to use NO RED AT ALL - not even on her lips!!! This gorgeous image is called Peppermint Betty and I managed to complete the challenge by going monochromatic, in sepia tones. 

If you want to check out the rules and the other inspiration to join in, you can check out the Facebook post HERE.

Copics Used

E99, E97, E49, E47, E44, E43, E37, E11, E04, E00, E000, YR02, YR01, white gel pen 

It's Time to Take the Christmas Express

Halloween is over and it's time to start with Christmas over at Simply Betty Stamps. This cutie is Christmas Express Jude from the Steampunk Christmas Teens set. I had so much fun colouring this guy and his train full of goodness up. Maybe it's because I have a son and it's wonderful to do something a little more masculine, or maybe it's because I just love anything Christmas.

Copics Used

Train - 100, C10, C8, C6, C4, C2, E99, E97, Y19, Y11, Y04, YG67, YG23, YG01, G29  

Jude - E11, E04, E00, E000, R39, R27, R24, R22, R20, R11, YG67, YG17, YG23, YG01, B97, B93, B91

Gifts - E99, E44, E43, E40, Y19, C4, C2, R27, 100, G29, G67, YG23, YG17, YG01  

Dancing Halloween Night Away

Today it's my turn to again showcase a little more Halloween magic from Simply Betty Stamps. I had such fun colouring up this image and popping it onto a card. The image is called Skeleton Dance Betty  I tried to give her a gorgeous sequined dress using lots of white gel pen dots. I can just imagine it glittering in the moonlight.

The background forest was done using a series of Poppycraft dies, while the spiderweb and ghosts were cut using La-La Land Crafts dies.

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Hair - E59, E18, E15, E13, E11

Eyes - C2, YG67, YG17, YG01

Lips - R27, R20

Clothes - 100, R59, R27, R24, YR04, Y17

Skeleton - 100, C4, C2, BG11

It's nearly Halloween

This month the Simply Betty Stamps DT girls are going to be counting down to Halloween using some of the fabulous images from the SBS Store. I'm going to be bringing you my makes every Wednesday and today I'm kicking off with a fun little circular notecard using The Raven & The Skull.

Copics Used

Bird - C10, C8, C6, C4, YR09, YR02, YR01, B05

Skull - C4, C2, C00, Y32, E51

Candle - YR09, Y26, Y23, Y18, Y04, Y00 

Flowers & Leaves - YG23, YG21, YG17, R89, R27, R24, R22

Voodoo Girls from Simply Betty Stamps

It's getting closer to Halloween and th SBS DT decided to celebrate by showcasing the Voodoo Girls. This is Little Legba Rio and she comes in 2 version - one with the mask like I've used here, or without the mask. I loved playing with this one - she's a little outside of the norm for me.

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Eyes - C2, R27, R24, R20

Lips - R27, R20

Hair - Y26, Y21, YR27, E79, E25

Skulls & Bones - 100, E42, E40

Clothes - 100, V09, V06, V05, V04, R27, R24, R22, R20, YG23, YG21, YG17, C4, C2

Roses - R27, R24, R20

Horror Girls from Simply Betty Stamps

It's release day over at Simply Betty Stamps and today there are FOUR new images based on characters from Horror Films - but the twist is they are the Horror Girls. You can find them HERE. I have to admit they are a mix of beauty and horror with Betty's unique drawing style.

I've created 2 cards, the first using the character inspired by Pennywise the Clown and the second one inspired by the evil doll Chucky. The other two Horror Girls are based on Edward Scissorhands and Jason Voorhees from the movie Friday the 13th.

For my Pennywise card I merged the image onto a B&W checkered background before colouring her in. I also added some colour to the background to make it a little more crazy.

My Chucky background includes some stamped blood 'splatter' and a couple of die cut crows to add to the creep factor.

Copics Used

Pennywise Card - C8, C4, C2, C00, E40, E11, E09, E04, E00, E000, R27, R24, R22, YR16, YR09, YR01, B00, YG21

Chucky Card - E11, E09,  E04, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11, YR16, YR09, YG67, YG23, YG17, VO5, VO1, C4, C2, C00, B97, B95, B93, B91, B16, B12, 100, Silver glitter gel pen 

Simply Betty Stamps Progressive Challenge - September 2018

It's time for the Simply Betty Stamps September Progressive Challenge and this month the image was designed to celebrate Betty and her husband Chris' 13th wedding anniversary - you can find it HERE. It's a gorgeous image but since the number 13 is included at the base of the characters I couldn't figure out how I could use it for my own purposes so I cropped it out - I hope Betty forgives me!!!

Here are the rules for this month's challenge....

1. ANYTHING GOES!

2. Please make a full project, must include at least two designer papers. 

3. Please upload to this album September 2018 Progressive Challenge by the deadline.

4. We must have at least 6 non DT member entires for a win!

Deadline: September 30th @ 6PM PST

The shapes for my double easel cards were cut using my Silhouette Cameo, as was the sentiment and borders. 

Copcics Used

Background - R24, YR04, Y15, C4, C2, C0

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Lips - R27, R24, R20

Eyeshadow - C4, C2, C0

Woman's Hair - Y26, Y21, YR24, E79, E25

Man's Hair - E49, E44, E43, E42

Woman's Clothes - R27, R24, R22

Man's Clothes - R27, R24, R22, C10, C8, C6, C4, C2, C0

Hocus Pocus from Simply Betty Stamps

Today over at Simply Betty Stamps there are EIGHT fabulous new images being released and they are based on the characters from the film Hocus Pocus. I'm using 3 here today, with the Black Kitty being added to the scene in my first card. I've merged them over a digi designer paper with the sentiment after I framed the paper. Such a FUN technique which makes the putting together of the card super easy after colouring.

For my second card I've gone with a more traditional design, layering die cuts, papers and embellishments with the coloured image. I was really happy with how both turned out - but then it's hard not to come up with something gorgeous with these awesome images.

Both witches have the black sections of their dresses drenched in clear Wink of Stella, I wish this photographed well as it's stunning IRL.

Copics Used

Pretty Witch with Spider

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Eyes - E35, B37, B06, B04

Lips - R24, R20

Hair - Y26, Y21, YR24, E29, E25

Clothes - B29, B26, B06, B04, B01, C10, C8, C5, C3, C2, clear Wink of Stella

Spider - R27, black glaze pen

Black Kitty -  C10, C8, C6, C4, R20, B02, black glaze pen

Buck Tooth Witch

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Eyes - C3, YG21, YG17, YG13

Lips - V06, RV06

Hair - V09, V06, RV06

Clothes - V09, V06, V04, RV06,  C10, C8, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, clear Wink of Stella

Book - E99, E42, E11, 100, C10, C8, C6, YG17, YG13, Y19, Y15

It's Still Pin-Up Time at Simply Betty Stamps

There are some new pin-ups over at Simply Betty Stamps and today I'm showcasing Make-Up Maggie, isn't she just gorgeous! She's the perfect image for that special guy in you life - just wish I could pull off her look LOL.

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Lips - R27, R24, R20

Hair - R59, E35, E31, E07

Eyes - C2, YG23, YG21, YG17, E35

Clothes - C10, C8, C6, C4, R89, R27, R24, R20

Make-Up - R20, R11, 100, clear glitter gelly roll pen

Simply Betty Stamps Progressive Challenge - July 2018

 This month you have a choice of 2 fabulous beachy families to use for the Progressive Challenge, I've used the Gothic Family but there is also the 'regular family' image you can see on the left. They are both on sale HERE and once you've made your choice the challenge is...

1. Add Glitter!!

2. Please make a full project. 

3. Please upload to this album July 2018 Progressive Challenge by the deadline.

Deadline: August 14th @ 6PM PST

For mine to meet the challenge criteria I stamped the lightning in versamark and then added gold embossing powerd before heat setting. I then went over with somme gold glitter stickles for extra sparkle. The daughter's sunglasses also have glittered lenses.

Now, here's a fun twist....THE PRIZE. As the winner of the July Progressive challenge you will be the star for the August Progressive Challenge....this means you get a YOU Digi version of YOU! You choose the theme, you will get to choose the challenge! Is that not fun?!! You, in digi form leading the Progressive Challenge for August! YAY!! 

The background, sentiment and lightning were done using Altenew's Rain, Hail or Shine stamp set.

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R22

Mother & Daughter hair - Y26, Y21, YR24, E29, E25

Father & Son hair - E49, E44, E43, E40

Mother's lips - R24, R20

Mother's eyes - C2, YG67, YG21, YG17

Bathers & Umbrella - 100, YG67, YG23, YG21, YG17, E44, E43, E42, E40, C10, C8, C6, C4, C2,  B97, B95, B91, 

Dad's glasses - 100, white gel pen

Daughter's glasses - 100, clear glitter gel pen

Bucket & Spade - 100, YG67, YG23, YG21, YG17

Sand - Y26, Y23, E44, E43

It's Grinchmas at Simply Betty Stamps

Today over at Simply Betty Stamps it's all about Grinchmas. There are 5 fabulous new images in the set. This one is called Grinch with Roast, for obvious reasons LOL. When lime greens are your favourite colour it's not too hard to realise that I would have had a blast colouring up this guy. I also love to colour fluffy bears so he was doubly fun using those techniques ;) I just love Betty's version of this cheeky fella!

Copics Used

Grinch - YG67, YG23, YG21, YG17, R11

Roast - E37, E33, E31, E30, E27, C2

Ornament - red rhinestone

New Pin-Ups from Simply Betty Stamps

There are some new pin-ups over at Simply Betty Stamps and today I'm showcasing Thanksgiving Tilly. Because we don't celebrate Thanksgiving here in Australia I thought I'd show how fabulously she works as a Christmas image too. I can almost smell the roast turkey!

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Lips - R29, R24, R20

Hair - E29, E25, YR24, Y26, Y21

Clothes - C2, R89, R29, R27, R24, R22, 100

Roast Turkey - E33, E30, E29, E19

June Releases from Simply Betty Stamps

My most humble of apologies - I have been busy and although I have posted these to Facebook and Instagram I did neglect to post them on my blog. I think Networked Blogs shutting down may have had something to do with the lack of urgency on getting them done....they will be sorely missed!

Anyway - here are my four DT cards from Simply Betty Stamps' June releases. The first was the Progressive Challenge image - not only a stunning image but such an important message too. You can still get this image in store - link is below the car with the colouring information.

Beauty Comes

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Lips - R24, R20

Hair - E29, E25, YR24, Y26, Y21

Eyes - C2, YG21, YG17

Clothes - B99, B45, B41, B21, R85, R83, R81, V09, V06, V04

The next two are from the amazing Hipsters Range, I love these gals!

Strawberry Daquiri Bianca

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Lips - R24, R20

Hair - E49, E44, E43, E40

Glasses - R22, R20, R11

Clothes - C10, C8, C6, C4, C2, C00

Strawberry Box & Berries - E44, E43, E42, E0, G19, R39, R29, R24, R22

Daquiri - R22, R20, G19

Lemonade Bernadette

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Lips - R24, R20

Hair - E53, E35, E33, E11

Eyes - C2, YG21, YG17 

Clothes - C4, C2, C00, Y19, Y15, Y11, Y00

Lemonade Tray - C2, YG21, YG17, Y19, Y15, Y11

And finally one of the gorgeous images Betty created to use in her own fabric range - YES - you heard me right - FABRIC!!!!! Here's a picture Betty posted of the bolts of fabric...can't wait to see what she does with them!

And here's my card...

Presents Fit For a Doll

Copics Used

Skin - B01, B000, B0000

Lips - R27, R20

Hair - R27, RO8, R05, R02

Eyes - E97, E29, E25

Clothes & Gifts - RV66, RV55, RV52, BG75, BG07, 100, C10, C8, C6, C4, Y19, Y08, Y04, R27, RO8, R05, R02

Pudding - 100, C8, C6, C4, E97, E29, E25

Hair Doo Dad - G29, G19, C4, C2 

New Release from Simply Betty Stamps - Mermaids

Today Simply Betty Stamps is releasing three gorgeous new mermaid images. I'm showcasing 2 of them here - Treasure Chest and If the Crown Fits. I just loved colouring up these gorgeous images. 

Copics Used

Treasure Chest

Skin - E04, E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - Y26, Y21, YR24, E29, E25

Tail - BG05, BG02, BG01, YG00

Chest - E27, E25, YR24

Treasure - E99, E97, Y19, Y15, Y06, R29, R24, R22

If the Crown Fits

Skin - E04, E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E40

Eye - C2, YR24, BG15

Tail - R27, R22, R21, YG03, YG01

Crown - E44, Y26, Y21, R27, R24, R22

New Release from Simply Betty Stamps - Keri

Today Simply Betty Stamps is releasing four new images featuring Keri. I'm showcasing 2 of them here - Keri in the Rain and Lemonade Keri - aren't they adorable?!?! 

Copics Used

Keri in the Rain

Skin - E04, E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - R59, E35, E31, E08

Clothes - E99, E97, R18, Y18, Y06, 100, C7, C4, B99, B97,B93

Umbrella - E99, E97, R18, Y18, Y06

Rain - clear glitter gel pen

Lemonade Keri

Skin - E04, E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - E35, E31, E08, R59

Clothes - 100, C4, C2, C00

Drink - Y16, Y04, R24