"Don't Judge Me", "Dragon Teen", & "My Tune Of Life"

Good Morning and Welcome to Release Day of the NEW "Toxic Teens" by Simply B Stamps! Yesterday we showed you the first 3 images in the group, now today we will show off the last four; Nix, Rhi, Mac, & Tommy! They will be available at the Simply B Stamps Online Store starting today! Below you will see all the awesome bookmarks that I made, they make the perfect gift! I am featuring Rhi, Mac, and Tommy! I hope that you will drop by the Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls Blog and all the Design Teams Blogs to see all the wonderful creations they have to show you!

Let us start out with the adorable Rhi...

Material List

Stamp ~ Simply B Stamps - Toxic Teens ~ Rhi

Patterned Paper ~ Oriental Trading ~ Halloween Pack

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Exacto Knife

3M Foam Tape

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Silver Eyelet, Fancy Fibers, & Key Charm ~ Out Of My Stash

Inkssentials Glossy Accents (To Adhere Charm)

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

997, 1093, 935, 949, 993, 994, 905, 992, 941, 947, & 1082

Up next is the dark warrior Mac...

Material List

Stamp ~ Simply B Stamps - Toxic Teens ~ Mac

Patterned Paper ~ Martha Stewart Crafts ~ Elegant Witch Mat Pad

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up & Wausau Papers

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Exacto Knife

3M Foam Tape

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Black Eyelet, Ribbon, & Dragon Charm ~ Out Of My Stash

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

935, 949, 1007, 1008, 997, 1093, 1061, 1063, 1065, & 1067

Last we have the cool cat Tommy...

Material List

Stamp ~ Simply B Stamps - Toxic Teens ~ Tommy

Patterned Paper ~ Oriental Trading ~ Halloween Pack

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Exacto Knife

3M Foam Tape

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Gold Eyelet, Ribbon, & Gold Half Pearls ~ Out Of My Stash

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

935, 950, 901, 906, 1101, 923, 924, 925, 997, 1093, 941, 947, & 1082

I will be entering these bookmarks into the following challenges...

• Paper Sundaes Challenge #118 ~ Ribbons And Pearls
• Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #130 ~ Anything Goes
• The Joyful Stamper ~ Inspire Me Friday #56 ~ Anything Goes
• The Poodle Parlour Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Come and Get It Challenge ~ Anything But A Card

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked day!

"Creepy Reading"

Good Morning and Welcome to the NEW Release of the "Toxic Teens". I am so very excited to share with you my project for today, a Bookmark! Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls Design Team is showing off the first    three images in the Toxic Teen Release; Ty, Charlotte, and Stewie. I have created my bookmark today using Charlotte. She is so sassy looking as she is strutin' her stuff. I hope you will swing by the Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls Blog and all of the other Design Team Member's to see what cool creations they come up with!

Material List

Stamp ~ Simply B Stamps ~ Toxic Teens ~ Charlotte

Patterned Paper ~ Martha Stewart Crafts ~ Elegant Witch Mat Pad

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up and Die Cuts With A View

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Exacto Knife

Creative Memories Corner Punch

3M Foam Tape

Black Eyelet, Yarn, Skull & Bat Embellishments ~ Out Of My Stash

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

949, 905, 992, 930, 1063, 1065, & 1067

I will be entering this bookmark into the following challenges...

• Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #130 ~ Anything Goes
• Emergency Crafters Challenge ~ Bold & Bright
• The Joyful Stamper ~ Inspire Me Friday Challenge #56 ~ Anything Goes
• The Poodle Parlour Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Aud Sentiments Challenge ~ Anything Goes & DT Call

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for the rest of the images that are being released, they will all be available for purchase in the Simply B Stamps Online Store!

Have a wicked day!

"A Twist Of Love"

Hello Everyone! The NEW challenge will be posted over at the Forever Night Challenge Blog! Jamie is having some troubles with her Internet, so once that is resolved, you will find the challenge! So that you can get started on the challenge... It is "Anything Altered"! As you know, I have been really concentrating on altering items, so today I have another "Altered Canvas Tile" for you! I am really having fun with this whole process. I will walk you through step by step on what I have done with this one (4 X 4).

Here is what it looks like finished.

I started out with this white 4 X 4 canvas tile.

I painted twice with Black Acrylic Paint.

Then I mixed (all by myself) these wonderful colors and painted it once, using a very generous coat of each of the colors. (Acrylic Paint)

Once it was good and dry, I Dry Brushed some Black Acrylic Paint over it to grunge it up.

Now was the fun part (which I am getting really good at), I added a layer of Modge Podge and quickly added my cut out images; making sure that they were all pressed out completely flat. Then I added another generous layer of Modge Podge over the top of the whole tile. I let that sit and dry completely for two days. Then added one more layer of Modge Podge for good measure to make sure it was sealed completely. Since the Modge Podge left a tacky feel, I sprayed the tile with Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating. Now it is completely sealed and not tacky at all!

After the tile dried for another day. I added a piece of black card stock over the back and used Wonder Tape to adhere it to the tile. I then cut several strips of Magnetic Tape and added them, they already had a sticky back. (Yay!)

I used my MFT Die-namics Rolled Rose Dies to make some flowers. After they were rolled and glued, I sprayed them with Shimmer Mist Spray by Tsukineko. Once they were dry, I adhered them to the tile using Inkssentials Glossy Accents! That stuff really works and a little goes a long way! I love the fact that it dries clear and that it's a staple in my craft arsenal!

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

~ Emily ~

 Hair - 1054, 1056, & 1058

Shoes, Trim on Dress and Sleeve Gloves ~ 935 & 1008

Dress - 932, 1008, & 956

Veil - 956 & 1026

Eye Shadow - 932, 1008, 956, 1026, & 935

Skin - 997, 927, & 928

Flowers - 993, 994, & 912

~ Victor ~

Skin - 997 & 927

Candle - 932

Shoes - 935

Clothes - 956, 1063, 1065, & 1067

Hair - 1054, 1056, & 1058

I will be entering this Altered Tile Canvas Refrigerator Magnet into the following challenges...

• Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #129 ~ Stripes or Checks 
• Fussy And Fancy Challenge #61 ~ Punches or Dies
• Inspire Me Friday at Joyful Stamper #55 ~ Anything Goes
• Do You Stack Up? Challenge #68 ~ Stripes
• I Brake For Stamps Challenge ~ Anything But A Card
• Just Keep On Crafting Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time Challenge #110 ~ Anything Goes
• Pile It On Challenge #17 ~ Sparkle and Shine
• Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge #43 ~ April Showers Bring.... Handmade Flowers
• Art With No Boundaries Challenge ~ Anything Goes

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked week!

"Just For You"

Good Morning Everyone! Today is Tuesday and that means a NEW challenge over at Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls and since it is the second challenge of the month... we need to alter something! Yay... As I have told all of you before, I am new to the "Altering World", so I am very excited about this challenge! Hmmm... Guess I should tell you what we are altering, huh? The theme of the challenge is "Pandora's Box"! Yep... you guessed it, we need to alter a box or create a box from scratch! Well I actually altered a cool box that Michael brought home for me! We have a graduation party to go to this summer and I know you are wondering "What in the world was she thinking... altering the box to look like this?" Well the graduate is totally into the Dark Gothic Style, so I thought this would be perfect for her! Her favorite colors are green and orange, so that is the reasoning behind the color combo! Sssshhhh... but we are planning to fill it full of scrapbooking goodies for her, as she LOVES to scrapbook! I think it should make an awesome gift all the way around! You MUST hop on over to the BTBD Challenge Blog and check out all of the other DT creations! You will have until April 29, 2012 to get your creation linked up! Okay, I will stop jabbering and let you take a peek at all of the sides!

This photo shows the top and front flap at an angle.

Material List

Stamps ~ Simply B Stamps ~ Pipper & JackJack

Patterned Paper ~ DCWV (Die Cuts With A View)

Card Stock ~ DCWV (Die Cuts With A View)

Wonder Tape & Scor Pal Tape

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Exacto Knife

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Images Up)

Sheer Sparkle Shimmer Spritz by Tsukineko

Sizzix Tim Holts Alterations Die ~ Elegant Flourishes

Distress Ink ~ Black Soot / Inssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pad

Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive

My Favorite Things Die-namics Small Rolled Rose Dies

Glossy Accents by Inkssentials (To Adhere Rolled Roses To Box)

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

Pipper ~ 949, 935, 997, 1093, 1061, 1063, 1065, 1067, 918, 1002, 912, 913, 1040, 1090, & 1096

JackJack ~ 949, 935, 1061, 1063, 1065, 1067, 997, 1093, 912, 913, 1040, 918, & 1002

This photo shows the front flap.

This photo shows the top.

This photo shows the left side.

This photo shows the back side.

This photo shows the right side.

And last but not least, the inside.

I really enjoyed altering this box and look forward to the next altering challenge! 

I will be entering this box into the following challenges...

• Smudgy Antics Challenge ~ BINGO (Skull, Black, Distressed)
• Art With No Boundries Challenge #6 ~ Anything Goes
• Craft Your Passions Challenge #106 ~ Punches And/Or Die Cuts
• House Of Gilli Challenge ~ Flowers
• Lexi's Creations Challenge #63 ~ Punches And/Or Die Cuts
• Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ Anything Goes
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As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message! 

Have a wicked week, working on your boxes!

"I Give You My Heart On A String"

Welcome To The Second Forever Night Wicked Blog Hop! I hope you have been enjoying all of the wonderful creations so far! Just a little reminder... be sure to leave a comment on all of the blog as we have some awesome prizes that will be given away and they will be picked randomly from the different blogs! I am sure you don't want to miss out on a chance to win! You should have just hopped over from the ever talented Jane's Blog! If you just happened to find yourself here at my blog, be sure to start from the beginning at our fearless leader Jamie's Blog! 

Below you will see my project! I will also be showing you step by step how it was created! The is my second ever canvas tile project! I think it turned out really good; what do you think?

I started out with this white 5 X 7 Canvas Tile.

I added two layers of Black Acrylic Paint and let it dry.

Then I used the Smeared Ink Rubber Set ~ Inky Dreams and stamped some of the awesome splotches all over the canvas with Red Acrylic Paint. Let it dry.

Now came the fun part... I added one layer of Modge Podge Gloss Finish and laid down my colored digi image by Smeared Ink ~ Hanging Heart while it was still wet. (I colored it with Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers... 997, 1085, 932, 1008, 935, 949, 923, 924, & 925. Then I added some Inspirations Paint in Fairy Dust and Coal to the finger nails, blood drips, and the string. After that dried I added Aleene's Paper Glaze to it. Once it was completely dry I fussy cut it out with my exacto knife.) Once I had it all laid down flat, I quickly added another thick layer of Modge Podge Gloss Finish to it. I let that dry over night. Then I added some Creative Memories Letter Stickers to spell out "I Give You My Heart On A String". Now I added the final layer of Modge Podge Gloss Finish. After it dried for two days, it felt a bit tacky yet. So I sprayed it with Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating to completely seal it... no more tackiness!

Now came getting the hanger on it. I used Jewelry Wire, Split Rings, & Wire Crimps out of my stash. I put the wire all together and added it to the back of my canvas tile using Glossy Accents to hold it in place. Then I added the card stock back with Red Wonder Tape to be sure that everything was put together well. It is still hanging and looking great for 2 weeks now!

Below is a close up of the canvas tile.

Below is a picture of the back of the canvas tile.

And one more look at it from an angle.

I am very happy with how this turned out! It was a long process; but I will be making more of these in the future! 

Since you made it through my step by step instructions, I will send you on your way to the talented Bridget's Blog! I am including the whole hopping list below in case you get lost!

Jamie

Rosa

 Nikki

Kelli

Dena

Jane

Sara

Bridget

Amie

Stephanie

Abbie

Lula

 I will be entering this creation into the following challenges...

• Smudgy Antics Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Creative Monday Challenge #5 ~ Anything Goes
• Just Keep On Crafting Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes
• Anything Goes Challenge #64 ~ Anything Goes
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Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked weekend!

"Protected Vision Of Red"

Hello Everyone and Happy Friday! The NEW challenge is up over at Forever Night Challenges, the theme is "Red Riding Hood"... the movie (See Movie Trailer Below)! I had so much fun coloring up this awesome image from our sponsor, Delicious Doodles! The winner of this challenge will receive FOUR images of choice from Teri's Online Store! How cool is that? Be sure to head on over to the Forever Night Challenges Blog to see what the other Design Team Members have created for you as inspiration, then get your own creations linked up! 

Material List

Stamp ~ Delicious Doodles - Lycaonia

Patterned Paper ~ Out Of My Scrap Tubs

Card Stock ~ Georgia Pacific & Stampin' Up (Basic Black & Yo-Yo Yellow)

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Black Soot Distress Ink / Inkssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pad

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Brad & Sun/Moon Charm ~ Out Of My Stash

Stickles by Ranger ~ Xmas Red

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

997, 1093, 913, 923, 924, 925, 941, 947, 1082, 935, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1063, 1065, & 1067

I will be entering this creation into the following challenges...

• Crafty Purple Frog Challenge #38 ~ Let's Get Distressed
• Digi Doodle Shops Best Challenge #102 ~ Something NEW (The Digi)
• Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge #40 ~ Glitter & Bling
• Diva's By Design Challenge #29 ~ Anything Goes and 1st Blog Hop
• Just Keep On Crafting Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

"Gothic Easter"

Good Morning Everyone! Well today is Tuesday... and that means a NEW challenge over at the Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge Blog! The theme of this challenge is "Rotten Eggs For A Wicked Easter"! You can create anything for this challenge as long as it is presents a "Dark Easter"! You have until April 15, 2012 at Midnight CST to link up your Dark Easter Project... don't delay as that is the same date and time for your 2011 taxes, we don't want you to miss either deadline! LOL!

For this challenge I have created a card using Wednesday from the "Sweet Gothic Kids Easter" Line (See Below)! Isn't she just so sassy? The minute I seen her, I just knew I had to color her up! 

The "Sweet Gothic Kids Easter Line" will be available for the rest of the week in Digi Form so if you want them, hurry over to Simply B Stamps!

Material List

Stamp ~ Simply B Stamps - Sweet Gothic Kids Easter Line - Wednesday

Patterned Paper ~ Cloud 9 (All Pieces Were Out Of My Scrap Tubs)

Card Stock ~ Georgia Pacific & Stampin' Up (Basic Black & Orchid Opulence)

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Distress Ink - Black Soot / Inkssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pads

Bunny Eyelets ~ Out Of My Stash

Smooch by Clearsnap ~ Tuxedo Black (To Goth Up My Bunny Eyelets)

Ribbon ~ Out Of My Stash / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Black Half Pearls by Recollections

Stickles by Ranger ~ Black Diamonds

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

935, 1063, 1065, 1067, 928, 997, 1093, 932, 956, 1008, 949, 1087, 913, & 1003

I will be entering this card into the following challenges...

• The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Craft Your Passion Challenge #104 ~ Dots & Stripes
• Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #65 ~ Easter
• Hooked On Crafts Challenge #19 ~ Easter
• Incy Wincy Designs Challenge #140 ~ Easter And/Or Pastel Colors
• Made Especially For You Weekly Challenge ~ Easter Card with Digi Stamp

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked day!