More Happy Feet - SC254 - Zack's B-day

Hello:
Happy 6th Birthday, Zackary!!! Love You, Nana

It's been a few days since I posted. Been rather busy round here...
Since Zack, decided he wants a Happy Feet/penguin theme for his birthday party my mom asked me to make a birthday card for her and dad to give Zack. This is what I came up with using SplitCoast Sketch Challenge #254. I love these stamps from My Favorite Things. It's the same set I used in my previous post. The pp is from DCWV The Glitter Stacks. I used my Martha Stewart star border punch and my NEW EK Success snowflake border punch on the inside. The sentiment reads: Hey, Zackary! Twinkle, Twinkle. You're the star...
Inside reads: And wonderful is what you are!
So here's a wish that's just for you -
May all your birthday dreams come true! TFL!

T%dles Peeps!

Betty aka ZacksNana

HAPPY FEET ZACK

Hello Friendz!
This card was created for my grandson, Zackary's 6th birthday. He chose Happy Feet invitations so I kept with the theme and used MFT penguines WINTER BLAST SET to make my birthday card for him. I stamped the images twice and colored them with my Spicas. Then I just popped some up on dimensionals. The igloo is computer generated, as is the sentiment. I gave things a shimmery look with my silver glitter gel pen. I added a couple of happy feet to the inside of my card along with my computer generated sentiment which reads: Happy Birthday! Hope it's a toe-tapping good time!!!

Thanks for looking.

T%dles Peeps!

Betty aka ZacksNana

CBersC#50 - Noel

Hello Again!
I was trying to come up with something special for this Cuttlebug-ers Challenge. I think I may have stumbled upon something. So here goes. This challenge; use an embossing folder and emboss a scene on WHITE cardstock. Then color the scene leaving the background white. For my example, I embossed with the "Winter House" folder. Then I colored the raised areas. Now you can color the raised areas OR flip your embossed image over and color in the recesses. But what I am looking for is a predominantly WHITE image. I colored my raised areas with my Stampin' Up! markers. Then I highlighted the roofs and the drifts with my silver gel glitter pen. For my sentiment I stamped the word Noel in brown ink then using silver embossing powder and my heat tool I embossed the word. Then I used a pale blue/green ink pad and inked up the tag. Covering my tag with clear embossing powder, I heated it again. I repeated this process several times until my tag looked like it had melting snow on it. I dipped the edges in clear ink then in silver embossing powder and heat set.
I hope you will join me in PaperCraftPlanet's Cuttlebug-ers group and play along with the challenges. Please use the tag: pcpcuttlebug50 when uploading your cards.
TFL
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Betty aka ZacksNana

... Joyful Stamper: THREE'S A CHARM blog hop!

... Joyful Stamper: THREE'S A CHARM blog hop!: "Spreading joy....uplifting others. Stamping on a shoestring."

C4C10 - Color Challlenge with JustCards Group

Hello!!
Happy you could join me today!
My project today was a 2 - fer. I combined the justcards yahoo group color challenge with the Crazy4Challenges design challenge. The colors for the justcards challenge are Baby Blue, Burnt Sienna, Pink, Red and Ultramarine. You must use at least 3 of these. I used baby blue, pink, red and ultramarine. The C4C10 challenge was to make an easle card. I have NEVER attempted one of these but it was a lot easier than I had first thought and it is such a cute card. If you'd like to try your hand at an easel card HERE is a very good tutorial. If you'd like to join in the fun and maybe win something free from KRAFTIN KIMMIE STAMPS then go HERE.

Thanks for looking and have a crafty day!

T%dles Peeps!

Betty aka ZacksNana

The Greeting Farm - Stocking Stuffer

I call this little fellow the Stocking Stuffer but the folks at The Greeting Farm have another name for him. Meet Timmy in the Stocking which you can purchase HERE. Timmy was printed out on Whisper White cardstock and hand colored with markers and silver gel glitter pens. He's mounted on DCWV The Glitter Mat Stack. The white background is Doodlebug Designs White Chenille cardstock. HERE'S THE DEETS:

INTRODUCING: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: a TWO WEEK CONTEST/GUEST DESIGNER SEARCH brought to you by THE GREETING FARM!


Yep, you heard it right! For the first time ever, The Greeting Farm is having a Guest Designer Search to work specifically with the WONDERFUL Animal images by Marina Neira!

We are looking for someone to work with these adorable critters for our next release (beginning approx a few days before 12/1/09 through 12/31/09. Are you interested?

Here's how to throw your name into this WILDLY awesome contest:

RULES:

*You MUST use a TGF image by Marina Neira. If you do not own any, there are several digital downloads available through the TGF store. Normally it's not like us to use specific images, but because this is a Guest Designer contest, we want to see what you can do using her stamps.

*For this week's CHALLENGE, you must create a "WILDLIFE" themed card using one of Marina's animals. Whatever that means to you is what you should create! We can't wait to see what you come up with!

*Please Upload your creations by WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2009 at 11:59 PM CST into the TGF Galleria>Contests/Challenges>

Farm Fresh Fridays>WILD WEEK 1

*This is a TWO WEEK cumulative contest. Although there WILL NOT be a prize this week, there will be at the end of NEXT week's contest. The chosen Guest Designer will receive ALL THREE images by Marina in rubber, plus all digital images by Marina in addition to the December release they will be working with and will be asked to sign a one-month Guest DT contract with TGF.

We are SO WILD about this contest I can't even tell you! We wish all participants the BEST of luck and can't wait to see YOU out there...WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE!

If you have ANY questions about this contest, please email Jessica. GOOD LUCK to all who enter!

Thanks for looking.
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

Sweet N Sassy Digi Thursday - Duck the Halls!

Good Day to YOU! Isn't it just "Duckie"? This is Dilbert Duck. He's a NEW release at Sweet and Sassy Stamps. They are having a FUN day over on the NING Network at Sweet N Sassy Digi Day Forum. I printed Dilbert but first I enlarged the image a little because I wanted him to stand out. He was colored using Spica. I did a faux wood technique for my "halls". For this technique I used my Stampabilities Brown ink pad and my Color Box Chalk ink pad in Amber Clay by dragging them across cardstock I embossed with the Forest Branches Cuttlebug embossing folder.My sentiment is computer generated. The ribbons and stickers are all from JoAnns. The holly wreath around Dilbert's neck is one small stamp I stamped once then turned and stamped in the other direction. It's colored with Spica. The circle chipboard embellishment is from DCWV Holiday Collection - The Chipboard Box. The glittery background cardstocks are from DCWV Holiday Collection - The Glitter Mat Stack.

TFL!

T%dles Peeps!

Betty aka ZacksNana

MTSC46 - Celebration of Light

Hello Again:
This card was soooo much fun to make. Thanks Jessie at THERE SHE GOES Stamps for my Hanukah Stamp set! I used these goodies to create my entry in Mercy's Tuesday Sketch challenge #46. I LOVE Mercy's sketches!!! My camera is giving me fits. Sorry this is so adrk but with all the shimmering cardstock, inks and embossing it just reflected too much light when the flash went off. The corner punch is from Fiskars.

Inside: May the warmth and glow of each candle you light, make your heart and home happy and Hanukkah bright.

TFL!
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

MMSC26 - Powerful Chic

Hello!
It's time for another Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and below is my creation for this challenge. I purchased Rock Star Hanna from Hanna Stamps. I love this "Chic"! My heart pp is from DCWV Doodlin' Stack. The ribbons are K i Memories and are self adhesive. I colored my Rock Star girlfriend with my Yasutomo pearl watercolor paints, Copics and Spicas. Thanks for looking.
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

AiFactory 10 - Merry Christmas

Howdy!
This week our challenge at AiFactory is going to be players choice! With only one stipulation: alter something! You can use ANY image you want! Let's get you out of your comfort zone and do something cool and different! I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Prize this week will be a digi paper of the winner's choice!

Here is Angie's altered item: baby onesies using the Sweet Bugs in the Garden!
I used an image from THIS set. This image started out blackand white. I changed the colors using my Paint Shop Pro - program. Check out what the rest of the girls have altered!
Angie, De, Fink, Lola, Kerry, & Carole

You have until next Monday the 9th before midnight to play along. If you upload to on-line galleries, please use aif010 and aifactory in your tags.

Now go and find something in your house that you can alter and post it at Challenge10!!!!

Have a great day!!!!
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

Be Merry - AiF4 & MOJO MONDAY #111

Hello Again!
It's MOJO MONDAY #111! I used an AiFactory image from THIS set. I printed the tree (4) times and then cut (3) of them out. I adhered them together with dimensional adhesives then layered them on top of the base image. I added stickles in red and green. DCWV stacks created my background. Sentiment is from Imaginisce. Ribbons and brads from JoAnns. TFL!
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

AiFactory KIT CLUB!

Hello!
Part of my job as a Design Team Member for AiFactory is to promote the services offered by AiFactory. One of my FAVORITE things about AiFactory is most definitely the cute images. But here's something else you might be interested in. I'll let my friend Mia' tell you all about it!

Welcome to AiFactory Kit Club!
I am so very excited to tell you of a very SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER on the AiFacotry Kit at a special price!
Here are few things you might want to know
1- You are entitled to 15% discount on all your orders on store! including commercial use license! Please allow 4-5 hours for this discount coupon to be applied to your account.
When you process your orders you will be able to see the discount applied. no need to insert any code.
2-Dont forget to check our special gift for you! to receive your gift go to Coupons > then to Free Downloads you will get something for free!
3-Join us at the community group! we will be making announcements and special competitions for the kit club members and then more fun and prizes .
4-Sign up to the monthly newsletter , receive info right in your mail box about all the club activities.!
5- Take a blinkie and place it on your blog or site , let other know about this club . Promote the kit club , choose a secret code for your users which are coming from your site , let them pass this code to me through contact form after they sign up and i will roll another free product to your free downloads section!
This $5 price is a limited time offer so get as many people join and take part in this opportunity as you can!

We are so very excited to have you as part of our Kit club members program , leave suggestion at the group to let us know how we can make this more wonderful for you
thanks again
Regards
From Mia'
Owner AIF

Ok now go check it out. I am sooo sure you won't be disappointed. And if you remember reading #5 up top you need a SECRET CODE. Well, the secret code from me is ZacksNana.

Hope you'll give this a look see and if you decide to join the kit, please use my secret code word ZacksNana. Thanks, Betty aka ZacksNana

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!!

Thanks everyone who participated and is following my blog! I appreciate all of you sooo much!
Now without further adue...
Drum Roll Please...

The WINNER is ELLIS (ELENOR)

Ellis said...
Hi Betty, here is my card after your sketch! =)

http://www.metrobloggen.se/jsp/public/permalink.jsp?article=19.12426505

Hugs, Elenor

Elenor please send me an e-mail to zacksnana1@gmail.com and I will address your box and get it shipped on Monday. Thanks Again for PLAYING!

T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

Sweet Potato Soup

Hello Everyone:
I just found this recipe in the circular that comes from the local nursery "Shades of Green". And I wanted to share, it sounds soooo yummy!

Sweet Potato Soup
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups chicken broth
1 chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon each; nutmeg, cumin, chili powder
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper finely chopped
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups light cream, half and half or milk
1 heaping tablespoon peanut butter
sour cream and cilantro for garnish

Preparation:
1. To speed things up microwave the potatoes first.
2. Boil sweet potatoes & onion in the chicken broth until potatoes are tender.
3. Puree in blender or food processor.
4. Add spices, dairy product and peanut butter.

Serve hot garnished with dollup of sour cream and a fresh spring of cilantro.
(NOTE: When used as a meal can be served in a bowl made of bread with a small fruit or vegetable on the side.)

I'm getting in the mood for fall! Hey don't forget to Fall Back (with your clocks) tonight!!!!

TFL
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

2S4YKS38 - Wishing You...

Hello Yall!
I got NEW toys today!!! This is a mini stamp set from There She Goes stamps called Treemendous. I have been looking at this set for a L O N G time. I love it and I am soooo happy to finally own it! Thanks Jess! I used Kazan's sketch #38 at 2Sketches4You. I stamped the tree. Then I ran it through my Cuttlebug using the largest deckled edge rectangle. Then I ran the next size down through and used it for a matte so I could distress the edges and frame my tree. The pattern paper is Pink Paisley Apple Cider from the Amber Road Collection. I didn't get a picture of the back of my card but I used the reverse side of the pp on it. BTW, the sentiments are part of the Treemendous set, except for the Merry Christmas. My ribbon is from the $ bin at JoAnns. The flower is Heidi Swapp. TFL!

My BLOG CANDY is coming to a close Halloween night (Oct. 31st) at midnight. So if you haven't played along and want to have a chance to win some good stuff, get er' done!
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

BLOG CANDY!!!

Hello Friendz!
UPDATE!!!!!!
If I do not reach 15,000 visitors by Oct. 31st, I will randomly draw a name from the cards submitted. Thanks for playing along and boosting my counter. Good Luck!
Well, I am approaching 15,000 hits to my blog. To celebrate I am giving away a gift worth approximately $50.00. Here's a picture of what YOU could WIN!!!

Here's a list of items included:

1. 3 sets Laundry Line clear stamps
2. 1 7Gypsies Monogram stickers
3. 1 October Afternoon Cardstock Stickers - Cherry Hill
4. 1 Chatterbox Alpha Stickers -black
5. 1 Doodlebug - Crushed Velvet Brads (40 count) Christmas Assortment
6. 1 American Crafts - details - layered embellishments
7. 1 12" Spellbinders Borderabilities - Wisteria Border
8. 1 bag assorted tags, buttons, chipboard embellishments
9. 1 Cosmo Cricket Ribbon - Jolly by Golly
10. 1 My Minds Eye - The Merry Days of Christmas 12 x 12 Paper Pack with 1 coordinating accessory sheet
11. 1 Tim Holtz - Around the Block Antiquing Tool - black ink
12. 1 Naked Mini Chipboard Album
13. 1 Bubble-A-Bilities Stickers
14. 1 Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Stars
15. 1 Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Fleur De Lis

DEETS:
All you need to do to have a chance at winning this fabulous prize is follow the rules listed below:
1. FOLLOW my blog.
2. Create a card, scrapbook page or something altered with the Fall theme using my sketch (below).
3. Leave a comment and include the link to the project in your comment. **** Only entrants with a DIRECT link to their projects will be in the draw.****

Have FUN! And Thanks for all your continued support!

This post will remain at the top of my blog until I have reached 15,000 visitors. SCROLL DOWN to see my newer posts.

T%dles Peeps!

Betty aka ZacksNana

AiF3 - Snowy Day

Welcome Back!
Yes, another AiFacotry digi stamp from SoftPencil. You can find this SNOWY DAY digi HERE. This is a black and white digi and I colored it with Copics and Spicas as well as my silver gel pens. My Prima & Imaginisce flowers weren't the right colors for my card so I colored them with Copics too! Inside: Stamped - Wishing you merry days, a heart that's light, family and friends, a season bright! Merry Christmas

TFL! T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

AiF2 - My second card with their cute digis... Rainy Day

Hello my Friendz!
Another rainy day here in north Texas. But isn't this little girl just the cutest! Doesn't she turn your little rainy day frown, up-side down! She is an AiFactory digi created by SoftPencil you can find her HERE. I printed her twice, colored both images and then I cut the umbrella and her entire body out, including her puddle and popped them up on dimensional adhesives. Inside sentiment is my own creation computer generated it reads:
Don't let rainy days get you down.
Hope all your showers leave
rainbows on your heart.

TFL!
Hey, if you haven't played along yet, please do so, as my BLOG CANDY is about to end!
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

AiFactory Challenge #9 - My First!

Hello Again:
Would you believe I have been sitting since I got out of bed this morning, between my computer and my craft table?! Well, its true! I was asked by a friend "Fink" if I was interested in a Design Team position yesterday. She posted a note to my blog and I went to check it all out. I applied last night and by this a.m. I was accepted!!!! So I am now a member of the AiFactory Design Team! Yippee! Oh but wait, I am not sure what this entails. No deets yet. LOL. But I decided to go ahead and try out their challenge for this week and here is what I created using the sketch challenge from CPS#138. Hope you like it! And like the card says, "Muchas Graciaz" for checking out my blog! The medallion on my card is a FREE digi stamp from AiFactory! It is a hand drawn black and white image I hand colored with my Spicas. Pattern papers are from DCWV stacks.

TFL!

Don't forget to check out my BLOG CANDY!

T%dles Peeps!

Betty aka ZacksNana

CPS139 - Seasons Greetings

Hello for a late night/early morning post.
This card was created for a swap, shhhh... using the CPS 139 sketch challenge. I haven't played with their challenges in a while so I thought , what the hay?
The technique is tone on tone embossing. I haven't had this much fun with a challenge in a LONG time! I used my Cuttlebug and two tags dies from the same set to make my tag. Then I stamped the sentiment and snowflake on the tag, sprinkled with gold embossing powder and heated it up! Then I used the same snowflake stamp from MFT and stamped it randomly on my red background cardstock. I'm loving the way this turned out and it's pretty simple to mass produce! So give tone on tone embossing a try. I think you'll love it! :O)

Thanks for looking.

T%dles Peeps!

Betty aka ZacksNana