SBS Halloween Release Day Blog Hop

YAY - it's release day blog hop time over at Simply Betty Stamps with the newest kids on the block - the Halloween Emos. You should have arrived here from the ultra talented Cheri's blog - but if you didn't you can always start back at the beginning and at the Simply Betty Stamps Blog HERE - you'll find a full list of participants over there too.

For my card I've used Franken Millerstein - isn't he cool! Some black elements using my dies and punches add some ghoulish interest.

Check out all of the new releases now available at The Simply Betty Stamps Shop HERE.

Now what's a SBS release day hop without prizes and special offers?!?!?! There's a LOT of information so pop over the the SBS Blog and check out what Betty has on offer today!

Your next stop on this hauntingly fun hop is the Freakishly Fabulous Eulanda's blog.

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It's Preview Time for Simply Betty Stamps Emo Halloweenies.

YAY it's nearly release day for Simply Betty Stamps new line of Emos - the Halloweenies! These guys will all be available on September 15th in rubber AND digi format - with the exception of London who will only be digi.

This guy is Christian the Vamp and he's pretty creepy with his blood red eyes. I've used a tree silhouette I cut using my craft robo and my Martha Stewart cobweb punches to add some creepy interest. The rest of the SBS DT gals have been working hard on with these images too and we have some fabulous creations to share with you - and we have a blog hop on release day with the chance to win prizes and get some specials at the SBS store - you can check everything out at our blog HERE.

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Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #18 - School of Ghouls

This week over at The Burtonesque Dolls we are celebrating back to school for our American friends - but in true Burtonesque style it's back to the School of Ghouls for us - LOL. We have our wonderful sponsor Simply Betty Stamps on board this week too.

For my card I've used School Emo Lola from SBS along with a fabulous blackboard from Tiddly Inks. To embellish I used my Magnolia Doo Hickey lace flower die, a sentiment from Tickled Pink Stamps and a skullie available from SBS and made by the wonderful Creepy Glowbug. My DP is from 7 Gypsies.

I know the rest of the dolls will have some amazing inspiration for you too - so pop over HERE and check it out.

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Just INKlined Halloween Competition

The team from Just INKlined have decided to have a bit of fun and run a little Halloween competition. There are some FABULOUS Halloween images available from Just INKlined and the DT have all used different ones to inspire you - you can check out what the rest of the team have done at our blog HERE. We hope they inspire you to join us too! Now here are the rules...you must use one of the Just INKlined images - and there's a limited release freebie available for you if you like! You must also add the link to the challenge on your blog entry - SIMPLE!!!

Now here's my project for you....

I used 2 different images to create a little set  - I've used "Misfire" - available instore HERE - and "Hat and Shoes" - available instore HERE. These images worked soo well together that I had originally planned to use them both on my card - but then I spied the tin in my stash and had an idea for my "trick or treat" set. I created an "oops" of a trick on the card and a tin for your treats.

The DP I used is by Kaisercraft if I remember rightly - I'm actually typing up my post while I'm away on holiday so I don't have my supplies in front of me to check! The letters were cut using my cuttlebug alphas. The black flower on the card was made by rolling and layering Kaiser flowers together - I had seen this online and wanted to try it out - it was sooo much fun and easy to do! I'll try and find the link when I get home from my trip if anyone wants it.

We would love to see you all join in with the chance of winning some HELLish Just Inklined Stamps. The prizes include a 1st Prize £10 of Just Inklined Store Credit, 2 runners up will win one Just Inklined Digital Stamp.

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Magnolia Down Under Challenge #63 - A Sketch

A few weeks ago the MDUC DT had a bit of fun doing a "sketch off" and you get to enjoy the fun of using the sketches we came up with - woohooo! Our sketch this week comes from the amazingly talented Kathrin. Kathrin LOVES her layers - LOL. I decided to use the opportunity to get another Christmas card made as I seem to have been doing a lot of Halloween cards lately - with more to come. Not bad for someone who doesn't celebrate Halloween! But I'm currently on a trip in The USA so I have been stocking up on Halloween papers and getting into the fun of the season.

But Christmas is on it's way and I decided to pair this snowman with some of last year's DPs from Magnolia. - did I tell you I LOVE snowmen???? Must be because they make me feel a little cooler when it's the middle of Summer over Christmas here in Australia - or maybe it's just because they are CUTE - LOL.

I'm sure the rest of the Magnolia Down Under gals have come up with some AMAZING inspiration for you using Kathrin's sketch - hop over HERE to check it out! Hope you can come along to play - it was such a great sketch to work with!!!

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Tickled Pink Stamps Preview Day 2 - Going Batty

Today I'm showcasing Tickled Pink Stamp's Halloween sentiment set designed by Heather Rolin - it's called Going Batty. I've merged 3 of the images with Lil Lolita Lilith - and the sentiment is part of the set too. I've been using the sentiments on many of my recent Halloween cards recently - they are soo fabulous! This set is a limited time digi Halloween set and Kellie plans on taking it down mid November 2010. It will be available from 6pm AEST tomorrow.

If you pop over to the TPS blog HERE you'll be able to see some more fabulous creation using this set by my fellow DT.

Apologies for the short post post - am heading out the door...

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Tickled Pink Stamps Preview Day 1 - Let it Rock

Tickled Pink Stamps have something new to show you - some marvellous sentiment sets designed by the amazing Heather Rolin. Recently you may have seen some sneak peeks of these sets - but now it's release time. Here I've used the new Let It Rock set - and you'll find some fabulous creations from the TPS DT on our blog HERE to showcase this set.

Thise sets will be in digi format and will be available instore from 6pm AEST on September 11th. It will also be available in rubber sometime next month.

I decided to make something a bit different. I've had some inkjet printable shrinky film for some time and I finally pulled it out and gave it a go. The good thing with this film is that you can print pictures and images you've already coloured and then cut them out and shrink them. GREAT for coloured images, photos etc. The bad thing is that my printer won't let me print on it  - but thanx to Kristy for letting me use her printer.

I CASED the lovely Charms by Kylie by my fellow DT Kylie C for the idea of making some bag bling - but mine isn't nearly as pretty and is probably more suited to a school bag - LOL. I've used 5 of the images from the set here.

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Tickled Pink Stamps Monthly Sketch Challenge

It's time for a new sketch from Tickled Pink Stamps Monthly Challenges. Kellie has come up with another fun sketch and I've used it to make a Halloween card using this gorgeous little witch designed by our very own Amy Young for Sweet November.

The DP I've used is from Stampin' Up's Halloween set from last year - but I believe it's retired now. The sentiment is from Tickled Pink Stamps - I've merged two elements from the set being released tomorrow! Some texture was added using a Tim Holtz embossing folder, some Sizzix swirls and some Halloween ribbon.

Knowing how talented the rest of the TPS DT are I'm sure you'll be in for a visual treat if you stop over at our monthly challenge blog HERE and check out the rest of the inspiration from the girls - I'm heading over there now too!

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Just INKlined Monthly DT Blog Hop - Buttons and Bows

Have you noticed it's September and I'm still here at Just INKlined??? Well I couldn't be happier to let you know that I've been asked to stay on - woohooo - thanx gals! And to kick the month off in style we have our DT blog hop. This month our theme is "Buttons and Bows" and we needed to have at least one of each. We were honoured to have Fantastic Ribbons supply us with some gorgeous ribbon and buttons.

You should have hopped here from Lydia's blog - but if you haven't you can start the hop at Toni's blog.

For my card I've used "Turbo 3000" - I seem to have a bit of a Halloween pre-occupation happening on my blog at the moment - funny since we don't celebrate it here in Australia - LOL. But I loved this wacky witch and her poor ol' puss when I saw them - too funny. You can find her to purchase HERE.

Your next stop on the hop is Peri's blog - but if you get lost here's the hop list and their links are all on my left sidebar under the Just INKlined banner.

Toni, Mina, Karen, Lydia, ME, Peri, Cathy, Jak

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Simply Betty Stamps Halloween Release Blog Hop

Woohooo - today over at Simply Betty Stamps we have a Double Whammy Release! Betty LOVES Halloween... dressing up, the Fall weather, taking the kids out Trick Or Treating... the whole thing! So get ready for an overload of Halloween Images! Today we are starting with two... yep 2 new releases - and there's more fun to come!!!

First up we have The Punky Teens ... funky, fun, and very different kids! The artist is Alexander Landa! His art style as you will see, is very unique and different... right up Betty's alley! He was super fast in turning the images around so Betty just had to release them at once!

Meet Tootsie from The Punky Teens - isn't she FABULOUS!!!

And then we have the more cutsie Halloween range -  Jude and his Shenanigan Crew

Betty's son Jude is an very active toddler and Betty thought it would be really fun to have a line made just for him... Matthew Synowics is the new artist on board who came up with Jude and Crew! He was so fast at turning these around Betty was able to release them along with the Punky Teens!

This little guy is Mikey from the crew...

You should get to see ALL of the fun new images as you hop along, and they are now available at SimplyBettyStamps. And all the Original Emo Kids cushion mounted rubber is on sale over at SBS too.

Now you should have arrived here from the amazing Catherine's Blog - but if you didn't you can always head back to the start at awesome Barb's blog.

For those hopping along you know Betty always has prizes on offer - this time 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 over at the Simply Betty Stamps Blog as the four winners will be chosen from there!

Your next stop on the hop is the extraordinary Eulanda's blog - but if you get lost along the way here's the entire list - the blog links are on my left sidebar under Simply Betty Stamps and The Burtonesque Dolls banners.

Good luck and have fun!

Barb, Calie, Catherine, ME, Eulanda, Gloria, Kim, Linda, Lisa, Nancy, Nicole, Suzi, Vicki, Betty

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