Sunday, December 29, 2013

Happy, Happy, Happy

Birthday to you - both!!

Corinne today and Irene tomorrow! 

I hope you both have a fabulous day filled with all that you hold dear! 

God Bless!!

Corinne's card:


Irene's card:

These fabulous digis were provided by Betty of Simply Betty Stamps.

Here is the hop list in case you get lost...
Betty Roberts ( Vannessa Bland,Carmen Shannon, Barbara Haines Ettinger) http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/
Tanja Charles,BreAnn McFarland, Samantha Valantean http://craft-teeinthecity.blogspot.com/
Tanya Johnson http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com/
Jackie Rakoski-Diediker http://stampingsister.blogspot.com/
Sian Hillman http://serendipity-cards.blogspot.co.uk/
Lucy Gregg http://loopylass2010.blogspot.co.uk/
Karen Pimblett http://www.kraftykarensblogspot.co.uk/wordpress
Maggie Cox Schoener www.maggiescathouse.blogspot.com
Wendy Billings www.jazzydoodledesigns.com
Darcy Schroeder http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.com/
Sheri Scraps www.mammasscrappin.blogspot.com
Bettina Leikvoll www.bettandshobbykrok.blogspot.com
Lori Gauerke www.thehappystamperinwisconsin.blogspot.com
Christin Myhre www.christinmyhre.no
Vicky Fortier http://crafting-vicky.blogspot.ca/
Katya Bess Www.kattyxotica.blogspot.com
Danni Bindel http://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com/
Stacey Schofield www.lasatas.blogspot.com
Jackie Randolph http://papermoments.blogspot.com/
Emily Shroom http://emilyshroom.blogspot.com.au/
Samantha Valantean www.timelesscrafter.blogspot.com
Kay Mowat http://kaym74.blogspot.com/
Ruza Stevanovic Rebel http://ruzascraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Cindye Wile http://nscropper.blogspot.ca/ 
Lisa Howell www.mindovermattercreations.com <<<<<< YOU ARE HERE  
Veronica Chasteen Rosenshein www.artbyveronica.blogspot.com
Kathy Smyth Www.kathyjsmyth.blogspot.com
Robin Bogle http://www.rcz28.blogspot.com/
Melissa Whaley Varga www.cheesestampersinparadise.blogspot.com
Sharon Gerber Brown http://mrslumpys.blogspot.com/
Roz Gold Wolfe http://wolfepak5.blogspot.com/
Trish TheDish Sakulich http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.com/
Sharman DeLuca http://sharman33.blogspot.com/
Kathy Johnson Gillon http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
Lisa Lucas Nelson http://distinctivelmnts.blogspot.com/
Berenice Rendon http://www.karbersweetescape.blogspot.com/
Heath Whitlock www.slightlymadbut.blogspot.com
Stacy Stratis www.AnastasiasArts.blogspot.com
Louise Mann http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/
Tamara Van Wijk http://thestampingchef.com/Blog/
Rio Judy Ford http://mommylittlecrafterincrime.blogspot.com/
Lori Gauerke http://thehappystamperinwisconsin.blogspot.com/
Sharette Smith http://scrappernthemaking.blogspot.com/
Elisabete Olivera Balcavage Www.thebalcavages.blogspot.com
Celina ScrapVamp Matthews www.ScrapVamp.blogspot.com
Roxann Bolinger
Cynthia Cole

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas

From our home to yours, I wish you peace, love, and joy beyond measure.

May all those that serve in our military - those that are home and those that are away - have a blessed and safe Christmas. Thank you for all that you do each and every day!


MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING CARE

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Lisa Howell

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Romance Gwendolyn

Hello ladies and gents!

It's time for another Simply Steampunk Challenges share, and today I have the lovely Romance Gwendolyn from the Steampunk Romance Digis being showcased this month over on the blog.

I've switched gears from Christmas cards to something more romantic (you know - looking ahead to Valentine's Day) and have the idea or theme for this card being "time for love".


As usual, I cut the digi out on my Silver Bullet Professional using the print & cut technique and SCAL and colored her with my copics.

Hair: E70, 74, 79
Skin: E00. 50, 53, 93
Pink: YR00, R12, 22, 56
Green: G24, 40, 43

If you haven't checked out the blog (Simply Steampunk Challenges) or the digis offered for purchase over at Simply Betty Stamps, you should head over and do so, I don't think you will be disappointed. 

We still have our challenge for the month going on - "Anything Steampunk" - and would love it if you would join in!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope to see you again soon! Until then, I wish you a blessed and creative day!
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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Jolly Corinne

It's that time again...

The Simply Betty Facebook Fan-page challenge.

You had a choice of 3 different digis to pick from for your freebie and the option to purchase the others. I chose Jolly Corinne. I really wish I had time to do the others, just no way to get to it this month! LOL

The requirement for Jolly Corinne was to use holly...






So...what ya' think?

Thank you for stopping by and I wish you a blessed and creative day!

Until later,

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Romance Annie

Hello all, today I'm so excited to showcase one of the fabulous Steampunk Romance Digis by Abigail Larson available exclusively at SBS. The images from this collection are nothing short of fantastic!



Today I am showing Romance Annie.





Since I'm in the middle of my Christmas Card making, I thought to have this beauty ready for a party. So she has a little extra "sparkle" added to her. 

I used my Silver Bullet professional and SCAL combo to do a print and cut of the digi and then colored her with my copics. I used the 6x6 paper pad from My Minds Eye called Christmas for the designer papers. The embellishments were pulled from my stash.


The copic colors used were:

E00,25,29,50,53,93
N2,4,6,8,10
G40,43,46,85,99
R14,22,27,59


Don't forget about our challenge for this month...it's "Anything Steampunk". So, grab an image - either stamp or digi - and the bits and bobs of steampunk world, and play along. We would love it if you chose an SBS image, but it's not required. I hope you will join in on the fun and we love to see your art!

Until next time, I wish you a blessed and creative day!
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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Nile Goddess

Challenge of the Goddesses
The amazing Betty of Simply Betty Stamps and Tamara of The Stamping Chef have created two awesome digis to use for a “challenge”. This is the 3rd collaboration of these two fantastic artists!


Here is Nile Goddess by Tamara of The Stamping Chef (be sure to check out my other challenge entry using Persephone by Betty of Simply Betty Stamps)


The challenge is: Anything Goes...that I can do! LOL

I decided to make a tag, not sure if I will us it as is or put it on a card...I guess time will tell...LOL


She is colored with copics...and I forgot to write down my colors...sorry!

I did her the same way I always do, brought her into SCAL and I did a Print & Cut with my Silver Bullet Pro. 

The tag itself is embossed with an embossing folder, then various inks applied and various embossing powders. 

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to pay me a visit...until later...
I wish you a blessed and creative day!


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Persephone

Challenge of the Goddesses
 
The amazing Betty of Simply Betty Stamps and Tamara of The Stamping Chef have created two awesome digis to use for a “challenge”. This is the 3rd collaboration of these two fantastic artists!


Here is Persephone by Betty of Simply Betty Stamps (be sure to check out my other challenge entry using Nile Goddess by Tamara of The Stamping Chef)


The challenge is: Anything Goes...that I can do! LOL
 
So, here is my lovely Persephone, all ready for a Christmas Bash...
She is colored with copics...and I forgot to write down my colors...sorry!

I did her the same way I always do, brought her into SCAL and I did a Print & Cut with my Silver Bullet Pro.

The designer papers are from a 6x6 pad by MME called Christmas...and I love this paper pad! It's almost gone...I'm trying to salvage all my scraps! LOL

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to pay me a visit...until later...
I wish you a blessed and creative day!
 



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Friday, December 6, 2013

Simply Steampunk Challenge Day, Dec 6th, 2013

Hello everyone!

It's time for a new and fun challenge over at Simply Steampunk Challenges
our last one of 2013!!

The theme for this month's challenge is
ANYTHING STEAMPUNK

Here is my creation made for your inspiration 
using Jacob from SBS and drawn by Abigail Larson.









Copics used: 
Hair: E19,97,99
Skin: E00,21,93
Cravat: R17,29
Shirt: N0,2
Vest: G43,94,99
Pants, Stockings & Shoes: E13,39,41,43,53

The book box is a file I purchased from SVGCuts. 
All designer papers were cut with my Silver Bullet Pro and 
are from the 6x6 pad MME Santa Clause.
Metal embellishments are from Hobby Lobby & Michaels as well as the pine cone & holly.
 The mini poinsettia was cut with my SBPro and colored with copics. 
All edges of the papers were inked with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

Hopefully I have inspired you to create something today...

So grab an image and come join in our Steampunk fun...it must be a STEAMPUNK image and MUST follow the rules of the Challenge.


Until later, I hope you have a blessed and creative day!


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