Bendy Card Crazy!

I have been inspired by several talented blogging friends, like Emma Fewkes and Cards by Bird, as well as a wonderful tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers... and now I am all over making Bendy Cards!

These great cards create a scene, yet fold flat to go into a regular envelope!

I have made my own adjustments to their designs, and I cut my paper to 4.25 x 11.

Score at 5.5.  Then cut the left side (facing the card) down to 2.5 inches, leaving a 2.5 inch tall "front" on the card.  The remaining piece that you have removed is 1.75 x 5.5.  This will become the "right arm". 

Score the "left arm end" at  .25 of an inch.  Then score the 1.75 x 5.5 inch piece .5 on the right end and .25 on the left end.  Use double sided tape to attach the .5 inch end to the back of the card, creating the two "arms".  The left arm is taller than the right, as shown in the photo below.

I have taken a pencil and free hand drawn the "hill".  Cut with scissors.  

Cut a tab into the .25 inch scored section on each arm.

Measure 2.25 inches from the left scored edge, and cut a slit for the right tab to fit into.  Measure the spot, and use the tab to mark the top and bottom of the slip.  Cut with craft knife.

The slit for the left arm tab is 1.25 inches from the right side, cut into the back wall of the card.  Again, use the tab of the left arm as the guide for exact fit of the slip.

Distress and add decorations as desired!

This birthday cake is an adaptation, because the "arms" wrap all the way from side to side.  

Cakes have straight layers, and I wanted to be sure it looked like a beautiful cake,

with frosting inside and out!

It will not fit into a regular A2 envelope, as the candles add a bit of height,

and the "arms" add length,

so a 5 x 7 envelope is needed...

but so worth it!

Here is a cheery, sunny, Get Well garden for a friend.

The sun image is a great one from my

Digital Delights by LoubyLoo files!

Here are the two arms outstretched, and you can see the .25 inch tabs.

One more!

Looking ahead to the holidays!  

The sign on the back "wall" says "Warmest Wishes!"

and that's what I wish for you!

Thanks for allowing me this few moments in your inbox today.

I hope you get a bit of inspiration,

and give these fun projects a try.

Let me know if you have any questions, 

and show me pictures of your efforts on

BettyBee Designs on Facebook!

Happy crafting ~

Here We Come A Caroling ...

and it's Tuesday Tutorial at Digital Delights.  I have enjoyed being a New Release Artist, and then Tutorial Artist for them for quite a while, but some family needs have made it necessary for me to say farewell to Wendy and the wonderful design team members.  This is my last video for them.  I hope you will enjoy learning to take her adorable digital images, and making them "come to life" like Frosty!! 


I will be having my  UStream Class Tuesday evening, Dec. 20th at 8:00 pm, and I will be sharing several last minute Christmas projects, Thank You projects, and a surprise or two.  I do hope you will be joining me!  Click on the UStream logo on the top of my blog to take you to the channel.

Happy crafting!

"Tops" for Christmas Projects and a Sneak Peek!

It is Tutorial Tuesday at Digital Delights, and it is my turn to create something fun with Wendy's adorable images.  This week I have four of her precious "Toppers" which you frequently see on the top of candy bags ... so cute... but this time I have them doing other fun things!

Here we have Mr. Snowman as the bearer of happy tidings with a choice gift card from every kids's favorite place, Wal-Mart! 

And now we have Peeking Santa looking out from his perch, checking to see who is Naughty and Nice!  His smile tells me you are all on his "Nice" list!

Here is a video showing friends, Moosey and Elf, and there are quite a few images available more in the STORE.   The video will show how to make gift card pockets to slip into the stockings, as well as a complete photo tutorial on how to make a "Meandering" Mini-Album from just one double sided sheet of 12x12 cardstock.  I hope you enjoy it!

Don't forget about "Something Yummy For Your Tummy" on my UStream Channel tonight at 8:00 eastern time!  We will be creating FIVE projects, plus Mrs. Claus's Cookies (for real!!)

Sneak Peek of tonight's class!  See you there :)

Happy crafting ~

Finger Puppets from Digital Images!

Have you ever wondered if you can print digital images on fabric?  Well, you can!!!

These are the finger puppets I did from DIGITAL DELIGHTS Thanksgiving and other collections to create PORTER'S PLAYHOUSE PUPPET THEATER!

Studies have shown that any experience where a kid uses his imagination is one of the best growth tools, and puppets are the very best at opening their little creative minds.

These were very easy to make, and I've even used a picture frame to make the theater.

Wendy is having a SALE at Digital Delights, so you can create LOTS of wonderful images!

Here's how:

Happy creating ~

Never-Ending Card video, and Class Info

It's Tutorial Tuesday at Digital Delights, and I am sharing something that is not new in the industry, but new to me!  You know, it's funny how something can be around for a while, and then it gets a sudden reincarnation!
Well, it must be so with the Never-Ending card!  I was speaking with another designer, and she said she had one sitting on her desk, considering showcasing it for her next project, too! 

  I hope you will give one of these super fun cards a try, and if you haven't made one before, you are in for a real treat!  They are deceptively easy to make, and totally fun to play with :)

There are four layers to them, yet they are made with just two simple squares of paper, cut in half! 

Who'd a thunk it???

 

Well, here's a video to show you just how fun and easy this little number is.....

And speaking of videos...

My UStream class for tonight is changing subjects.

Celebration Station isn't quite ready, due to an unforeseen delay, so we will be doing the

COFFEE FILTER WREATH,

and another SURPRISE OR TWO!!!! 

See you tonight at 8:00 eastern time! 

Happy crafting ~

Textured Table Favor for Breast Cancer

Time to "Think Pink", Girls! ........

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I'm sure many of us are working on special projects for that worthy cause.  Today's Tutorial Tuesday video is a Table Favor, with a candy treat inside, that features Texture Plates to give the ribboned background.  It is a fast and effective decoration for almost any occasion!  I hope you like it!!

You can get the "Believe" digital image for only $1. from Digital Delights!   Check out their store for a wide range of all sorts of great characters in black and white, and in full color.

Don't forget to schedule your mammogram... we've got to SAVE SECOND BASE!!

See you back here real soon!
Happy creating ~

Is It Trick or Treat Yet?

I have missed you all!  I have been traveling for a long time, and when I got home, we found something REALLY SCARY!  Our house was covered in  HAIRY MILDEW!!  It was on our clothes, furniture, cabinets, and all sorts of stuff.... the good news is it wasn't on my craft paper... WHEW!!  Anyway, that accounts for my absence since we have been home... getting things back in safe, clean order around here.  Well, all of that creepy stuff has definitely put me in the mood for Halloween, so for Digital Delights video this week, I have called on Dracula Ridley and friends to come and play!  I have a video for you today, on how I put in the bay window, (or a flat window if that is what you have).  It's easy and very versatile... enjoy! 

I'll see you again very soon!  I'm working on some projects for my U-Stream channel coming up next week!  Until then ...

Happy creating ~

All About Textures!

Today is Tuesday Tutorials at Digital Delights, and I have done a photo video to share how I created a smorgasbord of textures in this project!  It has:

Glazing

Glittering

Flower Soft

Flocking

Embossing

Ribbon Pleating

Paper Piecing

Paper Punching

Faux Stone

Copics

Water Colors

Gels!

Mr. Gnome and his Mushrooms also have a Mushroom house and Sentiment that you can download from Digital Delights!

I hope you enjoy the video! 

Happy Creating!

Recipe:

Digital Images: Mr. Gnome, Mushrooms, Sentiment from Digital Delights

Kraft, White and Red CS

Colors: Copics, Watercolor Pencils, Gel Pens

Adhesives: ATG, Dimensional Glue, Brushable Glue, Glossy Accents, Dimensionals, Quick Dry Wet

Embellishments: Glitter, Microbeads, Flower Soft, Sparkle Flock

Tools: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folders, Stylus, Mouse Pad, Punch  



Blog Hop Winner!

Thank you so much for coming by my blog, and checking out the Digital Delights Celebration Blog Hop!!  I hope you enjoyed the journey, and were able to get all of the letters, and figure out the secret word.... good luck on the big drawing!  Now for the WINNER of my prize...

"Luvin the USA Bongo: goes to.......

"Julie said...
I love the pup. Can't wait to come back later and check out your olders posts.
jzayler63@gmail.com
June 30, 2011 7:19 PM"

Julie, you will be contacted by Wendy at Digital Delights, and you will be getting Bongo!! 

Thanks to everyone who is a new follower of my blog, as well!  I hope you will find a little time to look around and find some of the things I've done in the past... there are LOTS of tutorials, projects I did when I was the DT Coordinator of Cuttlebug Challenge Blog, and a few other DT's.... 
I love to hear from you, and appreciate your comments so much!

Have a great Fourth of July, and I'll be back with you as soon as I can.... we are off on a long road trip tomorrow, but I will still be crafting along the way!

Happy creating ~

It's a Celebration Blog Hop! 30 June - 1 July!!!

Hi!  Welcome to the Digital Delights "It's a Celebration Blog Hop"!!! This is a 2 day hop to help you get through all 30 of our talented designers, collect your letters, and enter to win the grand prize!

If you came here from Audrey's then you are in the right spot! If you have just come across this posting while browsing around in blog land then start at the top so you don't miss all of the amazing projects!
The theme of this hop is CELEBRATIONS!! At Digital Delights by Louby Loo, we are celebrating the new store! Wendy (aka Louby Loo) just completed the move to a new and improved store! In honor of this, each stop along the way, the designer will have a Digital Delights stamp from their project to be given away. There are amazing sponsors for the grand prize at the end!
This is a hop with a different twist as along the hop there are letters to find in the postings - not all blogs have the letters, but if you gather all the letters then at the end of the hop, on day 2 assemble them to create a Digital Delights related word. You then return to the Digital Delights blog and enter your name in the inlinks at the bottom of the post (do not reveal the secret word yet). After the hop you will be contacted if you are selected at random--at which point you will be asked to reveal the correct word.

Now on to my project(s).

                                 

Here is Luvin' the USA Bongo, waiting for the Parade to go by!!  He is all decked out in his patriotic scarf, and waving Old Glory!   I colored a visor with Copic Markers, spritzed it with Glimmer Mist, and added the stars trim, adhered with a glue gun.  Bongo was colored with Copics and gel pens.  He was attached with Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive. 

                                          
Here is the visor, along with the insulated cup I did for the Tuesday Tutorial video this week!  Bongo is my favorite Patriotic Pup!!!  I am ready to celebrate the holiday, and I hope you will be, too, with these easy projects.


I will be giving away the following Digital Delights by Louby Loo image which I used to complete my project:

In order to be eligible to receive this digital stamp, please leave a comment, and become a follower if you fancy. In your comment please provide an email address so that you can be contacted when I draw the prize.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you liked my project.
Now back to the hop - I can now reveal my hidden blog hop letter is (F) Remember to collect all the letters from the hop and assemble to form a Digital Delights related word then return to the Digital Delights blog to enter.

The next stop on the hop is: Carley.

It's a Celebration Blog hop Lineup:





Happy creating!

Stars and Stripes Heavy Metal

It's Tutorial Tuesday at Digital Delights, and I am pleased to do another fun video for you!  Today's project is a metallic liner for an insulated drinking cup.

Here we have Luvin' In the USA Bongo, declaring that he is Proud to be an American, on a bed of shiny stripes and shimmery stars.  To find out how to create this fun project, click here!

Happy creating ~

Ellie, the Get Well-ephant!

It has long been a tradition with our family that we have a Get Well-ephant when someone is in the hospital or home sick for a long time.  I have created other things where folks could sign a get well poster, etc., but today's tutorial over at Digital Delights is the first mini album I've created for such a purpose. 

It features the delightful Ellie from the Jungle Buddies collection, and is also covered with digital paper that has Miss Ellie all over it.

 The inside is a delightful array of squares and triangles that provide a TON of real estate for recording a lot of Get Well love, which we all know is the very best medicine!  I hope you will pop over and check it out! 

Happy creating!

New DT Position :)

It's my honor to announce that I am the new Tutorial Artist at Digital Delights, and today is my first video! I have done a Magnetic Bookmark project, that incorportates a little gift right on the card. This thank you features Laidback Lucy, You're #1, the Watermelon, and the digital paper "Ants Picnic" all from the Grillin and Chillin release at Digital Delights. I hope you will pop over and check out my video and make up some summer reading bookmarks!!!

Summertime, and the Livin' is Easy!

SO, when you think of summertime, what memories pop into your head?  Do you remember skate keys? the ice cream man? playing tag in the dark? catching lightning bugs? going camping? cruising the drive in? how about drive-in movies? Did your pool open up Memorial Day weekend, and the water was FREEEEEEZZINNNNGGG ~ but you went anyway?  Oh, the memories!  And our kids are making theirs just like we did! 

 

This week at BettyBee's Buzz we are all taking a walk down memory lane, and hope you will be joining us.  I have the last day of school in mind with the sneak peek project you see here.  My daughter has an end of school party for the grands and their friends when they get off of the bus the last day... (or is it for the bus driver?! hehehe)  I have used the SUN and the HERE COMES THE SUN papers from the new Grillin' and Chillin' release from Digital Delights, and started on some FUN in the SUN party pieces.   I have several more pieces to this party project, and you can learn to make all of them at my very first USTREAM class!  It will be posted very soon, in conjunction with the most awesome Pita Queen, KATHY at Paper Phenomenon!  I DO hope you will be joining me :) 

 

Cupcake wrappers are so much fun, but with co-ordinated papers, they really make a statement!

Add your own custom designed water bottle labels!  (Sneak peek here!  More to come later!)

 

And who knew that cupcake wrappers were the perfect fit for snack cups?!  An assortment of favorite treats is always a welcome sight! 

In the meantime, make a BEE-LINE over to BettyBee's Buzz, and bee inspired by those talented HoneyBees, and leave a comment about what YOU did in the summertime, and then create something summery, and you could be one of TWO winners this week!!!  YEP!  Two prize packages up for grabs! 

 

Happy creating~