Thursday, March 28, 2013

Quite the Pear - Some Odd Girl on SALE now

Hi ya everyone!  This little cutie is on sale at Some Odd Girl.  His name is Anjou and he was a blast to color in all his peary goodness.  These kinds of images are so fun for quick and simple creations.  Make sure to head over and pick up Anjou for yourself whilst he's on sale :)

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Frienship is a Treasure - Whimsy Stamps Challenge

Hi ya everyone!  There is a fantastic stitching challenge on the Whimsy Stamps Challenge Blog.  You can do real or faux stitching and today, I've chosen to use real stitching.  I also used the new release image from Whimsy by Elisabeth Belle called Li'l Bells Snack Time.  I also used the Everyday Sliders 1 and die for the sentiment.

Join us for the challenge, you could win some awesome prizes to the Whimsy Stamps shop!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Love You SLOW Much - Whimsy Release and Hop

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps March 2013 rubber stamp and die release!

Whimsy Stamps is releasing 27 fantastic new Rubber Stamps & Stamp Sets, 6 wonderful new Whimsy Shapeology Dies, 2 fabulous new Shape EZ by TLC templates, 2 beautiful Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 packs, and 2 *NEW* gorgeous sets of Whimsy Prints. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

We are thrilled to announce that Monika Martinson has joined our talented group of stamp illustrators! Monika draws the most beautiful floral images and we are releasing 3 gorgeous rubber stamp sets illustrated by Monika for Whimsy Stamps this month.  Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps family, Monika!
Today's creation was made with the adorable new Wee Stamp called Love you Slow Much.  I've also used the new and adorable papers called Easter Eggstravaganza.  The sentiment is from Party Mini Letter Seals and the die is Slider 2 Die.  I also used some of the fabulous lace tape - my favorite!!

From today until 26 March, the Whimsy DT and our March Special Guest Designer, Louise Hodge, will be showcasing these new products with a daily mini blog hop. At the end of release week, we will draw 3 winners from the comments left on our designers' daily mini blog hop posts and each of these 3 winners will win 2 new release stamps! You have 24hrs to enter each daily mini blog hop by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day. The prize locations are secret, so be sure to hop and leave comments every day to win!

At the end of release week (Wednesday 27 March) a release round-up will be posted on the Whimsy blog together with a list of winners.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...


If you would like to join Whimsy Stamps as our Guest Designer for our May 2013 release please go to the Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 27 March 2013.

For a full reveal of this month’s fabulous release, please visit the Whimsy blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release!

Monday, March 25, 2013

Coloring Stone

Hi ya everyone!  Today, I'm posting on the Created from Color blog a little tutorial on coloring stone.  I used the adorable image from Tiddly Inks called Home Sweet Home.  We post tutorials almost every Monday at Created from Color and they can easily be printed or pinned! 
Hope you have a fabulous Monday!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Paper Issues Up in the Clouds Blog Hop!

Welcome to Paper Issues Up in the Clouds Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from Melissa's blog :) if you are part of the Paper Issues Blog HOP!

 If this is your first stop, be sure to head over to Paper Issues to start at the beginning!


Today, I've used the adorable 4x3 clear stamp set from Some Odd Girl called Umbrella Gwen!  The adorable clouds come with her too!

Next up on the hop is Some Odd Girl!!

Thanks for hopping with us today and don't forget to win prizes you need to:

    1.    Like Some Odd Girl on Facebook {tell them we sent you}
    2.    Like Paper Issues on Facebook
    3.    Leave a comment on each blog!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Whimsy Stamps Release - ANOTHER BIRTHDAY???

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of Whimsy Stamps March Rubber and Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (20 March) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, new Shape EZ templates and new Whimsy Prints. From then until 26 March the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guest are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!
On today's project I used the new fun image from Kenny K called Total Drama.  Oh my gosh isn't this image fun!  I love it and it's so perfect for a fun sentiment right in front of her face.  I wish I had a sentiment that said, OMG!  LOL

At the end of release week, we will draw 3 winners from the comments left on our designers' daily mini blog hop posts and each of these 3 winners will win 2 new release stamps! You have 24hrs to enter each daily mini blog hop by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day. The prize locations are secret, so be sure to hop and leave comments every day to win!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Melissa - that's a me!

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join Whimsy Stamps as our Guest Designer for our May 2013 release please go to the Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 27 March 2013.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Just Meowzing - Some Odd Girl Release

Ok, how cute right?? RIGHT??  Even if you aren't a cat lover how can you resist this smiling pussy cat!?  This is a new 4x6 clear release at Some Odd Girl called Clever Kittys.  There are so many adorable kittys in this set I had a hard time choosing just one!  Make sure to head over to Some Odd Girl for your own chance to win a set!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Whimsy Stamps March Rubber and Die Release Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to Day 1 of Whimsy Stamps March Rubber and Die Release Showcase!

Today, (20 March) Whimsy Stamps is releasing this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, new Shape EZ templates and new Whimsy Prints. From then until 26 March the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guest are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

For my card today, I've used the Everyday Button Sentiments (for the stamp on the button), Button Die, and an image from the new set Summertime Blooms by our new artist Monika Martinson!  The Enjoy Today sentiment is from SP and Company is called Bold Sentiments I Stamp Set.

At the end of release week, we will draw 3 winners from the comments left on our designers' daily mini blog hop posts and each of these 3 winners will win 2 new release stamps! You have 24hrs to enter each daily mini blog hop by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day. The prize locations are secret, so be sure to hop and leave comments every day to win!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Melissa Andrew - That's a Me!

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join Whimsy Stamps as our Guest Designer for our May 2013 release please go to the Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 27 March 2013.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

HB2U - Tiddly Inks Challenge NO CARDS!

Hi ya everyone!  I have a little Tiddly Challenge for you today and it's a fun one.  I love making cards and anyone that stops by my blog knows that I make a LOT of cards.  The challenge at Tiddly Inks is to create ANYTHING BUT a CARD!!!  I made a tag as we had a friend's little guy having a big birthday this past weekend.  I created this fun tag for him using the adorable Tiddly Inks Robot Holidays.

I first used my Tim Holtz Tag and Bookplates die in my Sizzix Big Shot.  I used a number of the fun sprays I have in my collection and the great new stencil from Balzer Designs - Tiny Circles.  I also used the awesome new Thickers.

I also made a simple video on how I like to ground images so they don't appear to be floating in space on a white background using my Copics!

I'll leave you with one last image of my tag!  Enjoy your week!

Monday, March 18, 2013

Ain't no Sunshine...

Hi ya everyone!  This week, Some Odd Girl is having a beautiful new clear stamp release.  Today, is the release of Umbrella Gwen, she is ADORABLE and comes as a 4x3 clear stamp set.  For today's card, I decided to do something a bit different and use those adorable clouds from the set.  I love the little face you can stamp on them too.  The sentiment is actually also from Some Odd Girl but will be in a set released later this week.  Make sure to head to the Some Odd Girl blog today for the new release.  You could win one of you own!

Friday, March 15, 2013

A little Copic Coloring

If you are looking for my Tiddly Inks Blog Hop post please click HERE.  This is a little tutorial I did over at Some Odd Girl, that I wanted to share with you all today! 
Simple, yes?  Here is the finished project!
You can find this cutie sea horse at Some Odd Girl.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

TI and MIC Egyptian Hop!

YAY!  Today is the day, Tiddly Inks and Make it Crafty are teaming up with a fun and new release!  We are getting a little Egyptian today and I can't wait to share my projects with all of you.  Before I share though, you should really start in order for this hop.  You can do so by going right HERE.  You'll want to go in order and also maybe just open a new window to each blog by opening a new window for each link (click CNTRL and the link you wish to visit), which will open the next blog and keep the main post up too...that simple. This way, you can easily navigate between each blog in the hop and return to the main page when you are ready to go to the next blog.

Ready to see my projects!?  The first used two of the new images, one from Tiddly Inks and one from Make it Crafty.  Click on the links for each store to find the images!
I created another one using a super DRAMA Queen from Tiddly Inks with a fun sentiment from My Craft Spot!
I have no glyphs to share with you today, but make sure to get all the juicy details on the STARTING blog and collect them in order for some HOT prizes!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Tiddly Inks and Make it Crafty are GETTING IT ON!!!

Join us tomorrow everyone!!!  LOTS of fun, an awesome puzzle, and PRIZES!!!!  Join us tomorrow, HERE!!!

Here's a tiny sneak of my project to come!!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

HB2U with Some Odd Girl

Hi ya everyone!  Today, I'm sharing a Birthday card I made for a project feature at Some Odd Girl.  I love Thank You Mae and used her for this card.  I used some fun washi tape from Whimsy too for the background and just stripped it together on a white piece of paper.  I of course colored Mae in my Copics.  Tomorrow, I will be sharing a tutorial on adding texture to an image!  Make sure to join me.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Coloring Metal

Hi ya everyone!  Thought I'd share my tutorial for Created from Color here as well.  Coloring metals is simple once you've chosen a space to leave really white to had some HIGH shine :)  Here's how:
For more great tutorials and Copic information join us at Created from Color!

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Happy Everything - Coloring Challenge

Hi ya everyone!  I am one of the challenge hostesses at the SPandCompany Crop event!  We would LOVE for you to join in the fun with a creation of your own.  There are a number of fun challenges happening right now and you can find all the details HERE.  There is also a party chat with the even on the SPandCompany Facebook page!

My challenge is of course close to my heart as it's a COLORING Challenge!!!  I challenge you to pull out those Copics, colored pencils, water colors, or pastels (any medium works) and color an adorable image!  I used my Copics to color this adorable little gal from SP&Company called Sunshine Emma from the ApplesDapples Collection.  I also stamped a sentiment from SP&Company called Bold Sentiment I.

Make sure to join us for all the fun at the links provided above.  I can't WAIT to see your colored creation!

Friday, March 8, 2013

The Timelessly Odd Hop

Some Odd Girl and Timeless Twine decided to get together for a little playdate, and we are SO pleased you’ve joined us!  We hope you’ll find plenty of inspiration as you make your way around to all of the designers’ personal blogs, and be sure to leave a little love at each stop along the way, because there are THREE gorgeous spools of Timeless Twine and one $25 gift certificate to Some Odd Girl up for grabs!

I used the adorable Gwen in Bloom today for my card along with the fun and bright twine called Raspberry Lemonade.  I of course colored her up with my Copic Markers and used the Echo Park Everyday Eclectic paper.

Our hop, now being lovingly referred to as “The Timelessly Odd Hop”, runs now through Sunday, March 17th at midnight EST, so you have plenty of time to make your way around the circuit.  It’s a big hop, ‘cuz we have TONS of amazing designers who were absolutely excited to combine their love for all things cute, quirky, clever, and crafty, so take your time and ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY!
If you’ve just dropped by randomly and haven’t been hopping from the beginning, here’s how it’s all going down:

Melissa: That's a ME!

So there’s your hop list!  You don’t have to visit everyone in order, but you do have to visit EVERYONE if you want to win the goodies!  And that’s your cue, friends!  Our winners will be announced on Monday, March 18th.  Happy hopping, and GOOD LUCK!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Best Wishes

Hi ya everyone!  Today I'm sharing a just for fun!!  I love my washi and often don't use them as I'm always coloring and trying to show that off :)  I used the adorable stamp set from Pink by Design.  I cut out a piece of white paper then covered half of it in my washi and stamped the bottom with my Versamagic ink.  Added some twine and a sentiment and viola that was it!  A simple card that looks gorgeous.  You know, I wish I had lined the white paper with the same cardstock I lined the sentiment in...oh well, live and learn right?

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Taking CAS serious at Tiddly Inks

Hi ya everyone!  We have a new challenge at Tiddly Inks and it's a clean and simple challenge - CAS.  Now, I don't usually create CAS cards all that often, as I like my sparkly things and pretty papers.  However, this was a much needed challenge for me as our house has been full of sick kiddos.  Let me tell you, the Tiddly Ink clear stamp sets are filled with little goodies like you see above to create simple, fun and adorable creations in about 10 minutes or less.  Fold your paper, stamp and color and your done.  I used three stamps from two different Birthday sets at Tiddly Inks - Birthday Wishes and Flying High.  Make sure to join us for the challenge at Tiddly Inks Challenge blog, really it will only take you 10 minutes!!!

We have a new image in the shop too!  She's a REAL cutie and perfect for those fun hop into spring cards.  Check out Wryn - Hopping By
 
She can be found in the Tiddly Inks shop along with other adorable images!

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Good Friends Never Go Out of Style - Tiddly Inks

Hi ya everyone!  This is my Tiddly Inks card for the week for inspiration only.  I tried a background with my Copics but didn't end up liking it too much and I added to that by stamping over it.  However, I love the image called Everyday Magic.  I colored her in my Copics and then added a sentiment from the Tiddly Inks stamp set called Stylish Friends.

We have a few days left in our challenge at Tiddly Inks using critters.  Won't you join us?

Friday, March 1, 2013

What Could Be Better??

Hi ya everyone!  There is a new sketch at Some Odd Girl this month!  I just started receiving the Cocoa Daisy kit every month and this paper came with February's kit, and well I LOVE it.  I couldn't wait to use it for something fun.  Those bubbles are just adorable, and the paper matches the Some Odd Girl stamp set Make a Statement.  I stamped the You & me in Versamagic.  I also used the Everyday Smiles stamp set for the sentiment "what could be better?"  Now seriously, how perfect is it that the LOVE bubble is the one that showed up???  Yeah, I planned that :)
 
Isn't this a gorgeous and simple sketch!?  I love it and found it nice to whip out a card like that.  Won't you join us for the challenge?  There is a fabulous prize for the winner!!