April Fan Freebie Challenge Card

Well I sat out the last few months because I couldn't get my act together quick enough! Now that I've taken myself out of my crafty time-out, I'm back to share a card I made for the Simply Betty Stamps Facebook Fan Page. Betty draws up an image for us to color up and feature on a card or tag or other crafty project. I really need to work on my card skills so I'm forcing myself to step out of the box and try some new things. Without further ado, here is Elaine. Enjoy!

Spring Swap Blog Hop at Simply Betty Stamps Facebook Fan Page!

Phew, that was a mouthful!

Yes, in efforts to keep myself well socialized and incorporate some crafty fun on a regular basis, I once again joined into the swap held over on the SBS Facebook page-if you guys haven't checked out the store, you are missing out! Super cute images that I pinxinx-promise to have all colored up and and I'll try to get posted on my blog. Still looking for the right gadget to do it all for me. My phone is loaded up with all my pictures, my tablet is on her last leg and I really need it for work, and I'm just getting to know my ipad mini (when I can pry it away from my daughter's hands!) So for now, please just bear with spotty blog posts, or friend me on Facebook, I regularly post my craftabulous creations there! Ok, so now for the F-U-N stuff! My swap partner was Veronica Rosenshein, a former craft store owner on the East Coast...no pressure! OMG, I thought what could I possibly send her that she doesn't already have?!? And what fabulous goodies would I get? She hit this one out of the park, I was over the moon opening this box...the thing about swaps...it's like Christmas opening up that box! Check out my new goodies:

Here is the super sweet tag Veronica enclosed with my package! 

DO YOU SEE THE GOODIES HERE?!?! I about died when I opened up the box! I have Thickers, a cling alpha set, a few packages of clothespins, some AWESOME rubber sentiment/background stamps and don't forget those wild orchid flowers! I couldn't tell you what was the best thing in this box. Everything was just perfect! I'm loving the mini cutting mat-that is super handy!

But these....these simply took my breath away. Look at these gorgeous images! I  recently started up a new art journal...these dreamy images just speak to my creative feminine power. I just love them!

Well that does it for this post. I want to thank Veronica again for the lovely project and for Betty and Corinne and all the other super supportive, fabulous ladies at the SBS fan page. Hope to see you over there! In the meantime, hop over to my other crafty friends blogs to see what they were sent!

http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/

http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com/

http://www.scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.ca/

http://www.rcz28.blogspot.com

http://trudiescakesandcards.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.jazzydoodledesigns.comhttp://www.wolfepak5.blogspot.com

http://www.mammasscrappin.blogspot.com/

http://anastasiasarts.blogspot.com/

http://loopylass2010.blogspot.co.uk/

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

http://joscardsandstuff.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.distinctiveLMNts.blogspot.com

http://www.inkandsew.blogspot.com.au/

http://stampersgonewild.blogspot.com

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

http://stampingsister.blogspot.com

http://kathyjsmyth.blogspot.co.uk

http://carriescreativecards.blogspot.co.uk/

http://marie97-lotlot.blogspot.com/

http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/

http://cheesestampersinparadise.blogspot.com/

http://www.kattyxotica.blogspot.com/

http://craft-teeinthecity.blogspot.com

http://Creativearmywife.blogspot.com

http://1craftypainter.blogspot.com/

http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.com

http://www.artbyveronica.blogspot.com

http://tigerlily2g1b.blogspot.co.uk/

http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com 

http://diannas-craftyplace.blogspot.com