Dark Stories and Tales...

Hellooooo, everyone! So glad you could stop by for a visit today.

I have some images for you that are just being released on the Simply Betty Stamps website...and oh my stars, I LOVE them! Abigail Larson is the artist and Betty Roberts is the one that has (with permission and in collaboration) turned them into digi's for our coloring pleasure. Betty is a fantastic artist in her own right, as well.

Get ready to feast your lovely eyes on these beauties...

Lenore at the Grave

Tattooed

 Dr Jekyll

In the Dark

Memento Mori 2

Now take a peak at what all of the other members of this fantastic Design Team have put together for you...they have some really, really AWESOME projects! And then go grab these fabulous images and have a night of coloring Dark Stories and Tales! I can just hear the laughter now...BWAHAHAHAHA

SBS
http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/

Corinne

http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com

Celina
http://scrapvamp.blogspot.com/

Irene
http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/

Emily
http://emilyshroom.blogspot.com.au/

Rebecca
http://sydneyssentiments.blogspot.com

Tanja
http://twistedteecrafts.blogspot.com

Kay
http://kaym74.blogspot.com/

Louise
http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/

Lisa H ----------<<<<<--------<<<<< YOU ARE HERE
http://mindovermattercreations.com

Thank you for taking a few moments out of your day and spending them with me. I hope I haven't disappointed.

Until next time... I wish you a blessed and creative day!

Frankenstein's Bride... Times 2

This month, at Simply Steampunk Challenges, we decided to try things a little differently. We are ONLY having a Challenge this month and it has a little different criteria.

We are using the 2 different versions of Frankenstein's Bride by the lovely Abligail Larson and transposed into digi form by the beautiful Betty of Simply Betty Stamps and the theme is: Piecing Together

Here are my 2:

Frankenstein Bride Portrait

Bride of Frankenstein

Here are the Copic colors used in each:

Frankenstein Bride Portrait

Skin: E00, 50, 53, 02, 93

Hair: E44, 47, 49

Dress: R46, 56, 59

Eyes: G24

Background: E40, 41, 42

Bride of Frankenstein

Skin: E000,00 02, 11, 21, 93

Lips: E04

Eyes: YG23

Hair: 100, N10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0

Dress: YR20, 23, 27

Metal: C3,5

Wood: E41, 44, 47

Background: E40, 42

Now for the CHALLENGE:

For the month of May, we are doing something very special...

you MUST pick ONE of these 2 images to use 
and our theme is Piecing Together... 
such as quilting, stitches etc.. 

So why don't you grab one of these fabulous images and play along!

Lovely Lavenia...

Today I'm sharing Lavinia Portrait

drawn by Ms. Abigail Larson and sold in digital form at 

Simply Betty Stamps

This month we are showcasing some of our favorite

steampunk images in Betty's store.

I chose this one because it is so very versatile - not to mention gorgeous!

I chose to use a softer, feminine yellow & pink 

in contrast to the strength of the black.

Copics Used:

Hair: E40,41, 32, 43, 44

Skin: E000,00,02,04,93

Dress: Y00,11,13, RV52

We would love it if you were to join in

our monthly challenge at Simply Steampunk Challenges

For the month of April: Anything Goes

So grab a steampunk image and play along!

I thank you for stopping by and hope to see you again soon. 

Until then, I wish you a blessed and creative day.

It's the age of Aquarius

At least Steampunk Aquarius, that is!

This month over at Simply Steampunk Challenges we are revisiting some of our favorites...and since this just happens to be the astrological sign for moi...yeah, well, you get the picture LOL I had to play with her!

I decided not to use the normal "water" colors for her just to show how very versatile this digi can be. 

Isn't she great in red??

She was colored with my copics with the following colors:

Skin: E50, 53, 21, 23 & E04 cheeks
Hair: YR 20, 23, 27
Dress: Red: R24, 27, 29 & Grey:C1, 3, 5
Umbrella: C5, 7, 9

Don't forget our challenge for this month: April, Anything Goes...so grab a steampunk image and start playing! We love to be inspired by your creations!

Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon. I wish you a blessed and creative day!

Until later,

Faux Leather Notebook...

Featuring Rio Portrait from Simply Betty Stamps, 

drawn by the talented Abigail Larson

I followed the directions HERE to make the cover.

And the directions HERE to make the interior pages.

She is, as always, cut out with my Silver Bullet Professional Cutter and

 colored with my Copics.

Skin: E50, 00, 53, 93

Reds: R22, 24, 29

Eyes: YG11, 67

Hair: E44, 47, 49

Clothing: E43, 57, 59

I hope you will join in our challenge this month! 

It's ANYTHING GOES, as long as you use a steampunk image.

So grab an image, and play along...we love to see the art created by others, it's very inspiring to us!

Thank you for stopping by and spending a few minutes in my corner of the net. I hope to see you again soon, until then...

I wish you a blessed and creative day!

A Little Beauty Sleep...

Challenge time over at Simply Steampunk Challenges

The Challenge for this month is:

Create your own background, only one piece of Designer paper.  

This means, use stencils, stamps, misting liquids, and the like.  You can use one other piece of designer paper, that is all...

Grab your Steampunk image as it is REQUIRED you use a Steampunk Image and come on and join in our fun... 

you MUST follow the Challenge rules to be considered for the prize.

For my challenge image I have the gorgeous 

Sleeping Beauty by Abigail Larson 

which you can find at Simply Betty Stamps

she's part of the Steampunk Fairytales 2

I used my Silver Bullet Professional and SCAL to do a print & cut of this gorgeous image and then colored her with my Copics. 

The key was cut from chipboard with my Silver Bullet Pro as well and then sprayed and inked. 

I chose not to use any designer paper, instead choosing to make both pieces from scratch.  The background paper is a coffee filter that has been sprayed, distressed and stamped then applied to a piece of cardstock. The paper strip is black card stock that has been embossed with an embossing folder, inked with copper ink and then wet embossed with UTEE...kinda looks like cobblestones. 

The flowers, feathers and clock charm are from my stash.

Copics used - in order:

Skin: E50, 51, 00

Hair: E70, 74, 79

Dress: E93, 95, 97 & Promarkers Warm 1,4

Coffin: E40, 41, 43, 44, 47

I hope you will grab a Steampunk image, get inky and play along!

Thanks for stopping by and visiting for a few.

Until later, 

Embrace Imperfection...

Hello all! 

Today I have Headless for your viewing pleasure! LOL

 The frame is a file I created just for this image, cut in black cardstock from Recollections on my Silver Bullet Pro, as well as the other embellishments that look like swirled metal. The lace, black jewels and metal tag are from my stash.

I used my Copics (mostly) to color the image.

Skin: E50, 53
Coat: G43, 94, 99
Pants: E25, 27, 29
Horse: N2, 4, 6, 8
Horse Blanket: E42, 43, 44
Axe: E23, C3
Moon: Y00, 11, 21, YR00, R12, 22
Trees: (Promarkers) Warm Grey 2, 3, 4
Grass: G85, 94, 99
Pumpkins: YR04, E70, 74
Sky: N10

Grab a steampunk image and play along with our challenge this month over at Simply Steampunk Challenges...we would love to have you join in! The theme for this month is: Tragic Love

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a blessed and creative day!
Until later,

Lady Amalthea

She's a beauty, to be sure! 

 She is available to be purchased from Simply Betty Stamps.

I have colored her with my Copics & Promarkers using the following colors:

Skin: E50, 53, 43, 93

Hair: E44, 47, 49, 42, Y21

Dress: Promarkers Warm 1, 2, 3

Moon: Y00, 11, 21

 The designer paper is from the 6x6 paper pad Carolina Breeze by Teresa Collins.

The clock is cut from the same paper pad using SCAL and my Silver Bullet Pro Electronic Cutter.

Roses, lace and clock hands are from my stash.

Don't forget to grab a Steampunk image and play along in our Simply Steampunk Challenge this month - the theme is: Tragic Love

I thank you for stopping by and hope you have a fabulously crafty day!

 Until later,

Alice Portrait

Hello all, today I'm so excited to showcase another of the fabulous Alice in Wonderland Steampunk Style digis by Abigail Larson available exclusively at SBS. The images from this collection are nothing short of amazing!

Today I am showing Alice Portrait.

 Here's a close-up of Alice...isn't she just sweet!

Of course, she's colored with my Copics. I've added some gorgeous roses from Wild Orchid Crafts, metal additions from Bead Landing and that beautiful hand dyed (by me -LOL) seam binding. The doily was cut with my Silver Bullet Professional electronic cutter and the file I used is a doily file from Monica's Creative Room.

Copics used:

Face E00, 21, 13 R20

Hair E04, 07, 09

Dress G40, 43, 46

Apron E70, 74, 79

Branches E 43, 47

Remember we have inspiration going all month long at Simply Steampunk so be sure to visit often, and don't forget our current  Party Invitation Challenge that runs through December 5th.  You can use any image as long as it's in the Steampunk Style.  Hope to see you there.

Mad as a Hatter...

Hello all, today I'm so excited to showcase another of the fabulous Alice in Wonderland Steampunk Style digis by Abigail Larson available exclusively at SBS. The images from this collection are nothing short of amazing!

Today I am showing The Mad Hatter.

Here's a close-up of the Mad Hatter.

  

Of course, he's colored with Copics to match the designer paper from Bo Bunny (Weekend Market Collection). I've added some gorgeous pleated brown satin trim, made into a "rose" type of shape with some typical sewing implements. I have also added a zipper to each side of the digi image.

Remember we have inspiration going all month long at Simply Steampunk so be sure to visit often, and don't forget our current  Party Invitation Challenge that runs through December 5th.  You can use any image as long as it's in the Steampunk Style.  Hope to see you there.