Pumpkin Pete

Pumpkin Pete is a great seasonal wall hanging, layered on burlap,

with covered chipboard, topped with a festive raffia bow and sassy sunflowers.

I drew him from inspiration of an old party bag I was given, 

with a darling illustration by Beth Yarbrough. 

Pete is printed on glossy photo paper and the whole center section is 

layered together with Mod Podge.

After our amazing Fall=O=Ween crop, I have several complete kits and tutorial available.

If you are interested, contact me at

BrettStoryTeller@hotmail.com

As always,

Create Something Fun Every Day!

O Holy Night

It's hard to believe that I am posting Christmas cards as I am still making Halloween and Thanksgiving cards... but I'm excited about all of them!

This gorgeous card is 5 x 5.5 and makes a stunning presentation of the night sky.

There is a black layer 3.75  x 4.  

Using the Martha Stewart City Skyline punch, add two strips of skyline across the bottom third. 

The bottom layer is attached with dimensional dots.

The top white card is 4 x 4.25.  Cut a center hole with a 3" die cutter.

Use dimensional dots to center over the night scene.

Add a 1.25 inch Star of Bethlehem, with a small gem in the center.

Dot the night sky with white ink to indicate background stars, then

use Silver Stickles to dot on some stars, and Crystal Stickles to add luster to the roof tops.

Use the Martha Stewart Branch Punch to cut out approximately 25 branches. 

Layer them to create the wreath around the opening.

Top with small green holly leaves cut from a Martha Stewart Holly border punch. Use a stylus and foam pad to round the leaves for dimension.  Glue two to a cluster around the wreath.

Add three small seed beads to each pair of holly leaves to represent berries.

Stamp "O Holy Night" in the margin at the bottom of the card.  Use Silver Stickles to dot right in the center of each starburst on the lettering.  

Stamp desired sentiment inside.

Would you be interested in pre-made kits of this card?

Please leave me a comment!

Happy crafting ~

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 ~

Never wishi WASHI!

I have a new love for Washi Tape!  It is available just about everywhere, even Walmart, in great colors and designs.  I have started a nice little collection (er, obsession) and this is a fun, easy note card in one of my favorite color combos....

Cut base cardstock 4.25 x 11, scored at 5.5, folded at the top.

Use corner rounder on the bottom corners.

Cut two white pieces 4 x 5.25, also rounded on the two corners.

Add three strips of color coordinated washi tape.

Stamp the cat first (Studio G stamp)

Then stamp "hello" (Studio G)

Add second white card to inside as liner.

Great in any color combo :o)

I hope you will enjoy making some fun, easy cards to say"hello"!

Hello, Anna!

I'll be back soon with a cool Christmas card!

Happy crafting ~

Puppy Palace Album

I'm as happy as a camel on hump day!  Yesterday I couldn't upload any photos anywhere, even here on my blog, and today I am able to show you the second in my 

Home Sweet Home Album Series!

Here is the Puppy Palace Album

Each album creates a chipboard frame house, 

decorated with exclusive cuttables, 

and each is loaded with printables you can use to tell the story of your

Pet, 

Family,

Holidays,

Vacations,

and much, much more!

Begin to build your Home Sweet Home neighborhood today!

Tutorials, kits and showcases are available.

First complete kits are $55. plus shipping.

Discounts for subsequent kits!

Write me at 

BettyBeeDesigns @ hotmail dot com 

for details!

Happy crafting ~

Mighty Mini Album - New Edition

Occasionally we come across a design that is so much fun that we want to make it over and over, and this album seems to be it for me!  Last year I introduced this Mighty Mega Mini Album to you in three other designs, A Beautiful Baby (Graphic 45's Little Darling paper), a Spooky Halloween, here... and  in an elegant Black and White Romantic version.  This handy 5.5 x 6.5 size is perfect for seasonal or special occasion events, and is ideal for working with one pack of paper, such as this one from Stampin' Up. 

A friend asked me to make one for a graduation gift in purples and blues.

Add some butterflies from K and Co., Texture from a Darice embossing Folder...

Lots of interest and space for photos and journaling in easy to assemble stacked pockets...

Movement and form create lots of fun!

Totally tags! 

More pockets, pearls and plenty of picture places!

Six easy to assemble pages in a very versatile book....

That give you the opportunity to make it to suit any desired look...

What is your next event?  

Wedding?

Tropical Vacation?

Graduation?

Baby?

I'm sure you will see me showing it again one of these days soon :)

The 13 page, photo laden tutorial for this album is available on the right side of this blog, and there is an archived class on my UStream channel showing how I made one!  Download it, and you can refer to it as desired.

I know you haven't seen much of me lately, but I have been a busy bee!  There are a couple of new tutorials coming along very soon, and I've been having some great classes locally.  I will try to get more of the goodies on here to share with you!

Happy crafting!