Sunday, November 15, 2015

Awesome Raccoons(?) for Oddball Art Stamps

It's Nov 15th, which means there are new releases in the Etsy Shop for Oddball Art Stamp Company.  I have 3 cards, 3 releases to share with you today.  I've been busy being an Oddball!

First, image #265 - DeeDee:

And, a similar image, #266 -- CeeCee

 Both these images have been colored with Copic markers.  Papers, stamps and shimmer trim are from Close To My Heart.  

Both these stamps come layered, or you can separate them out.  I only used some of the layers available in both sets.

The third release is totally different.  This is img#264:

This little sweetie and her raccoon were both colored with Copic markers.  The sentiment is part of the stamp set. 

I used Spellbinders and Sizzix dies to make this center step card.  The papers are Echo Park Life is Good 12x12.  There's also some Timeless Twine on here.

Oddball Art Company has something for everyone.  If you'd like to do some shopping for yourself, use discount code DTJULIE10 and receive10% off of anything in the Etsy Shop.  YES!

Some other important links you can use:
Company Website ♥ http://www.oddballartco.com
Art Blog ♥ http://oddballartco.blogspot.com
Facebook Fan Page ♥ http://www.facebook.com/oddballartco
Facebook Friend Page ♥ http://www.facebook.com/oddballart
Twitter ♥ http://www.twitter.com/oddballartco
Flickr ♥ http://www.flickr.com/photos/oddballartco
Zazzle ♥ http://www.zazzle.com/oddballartco
Fine Art America ♥ http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lizzy-love
Tumblr ♥ http://www.oddballartco.tumblr.com

Don't forget our Anything Goes with Oddball Art images challenge on our ODDBALL ART FACEBOOK GROUP CHALLENGE.    We have a new challenge on the 1st of every month, so still lots of time left to go play there:)


Thanks for visiting today!

I'd like to enter these cards in the following challenges:

Left of Center -- Add some Sparkle 
Crafting with Friends -- ATG
Crafty Catz -- Girls Only 
Kitty Bee Designs Challenge -- Perfect Pair/Friendship (girl and raccoon)


So Fun! for Oddball Stamps Challenge Blog

It's the 15th of the month (already?)  so it's time for a new challenge at Oddball Stamps Challenge Blog.   The challenge is a month long, and this month's theme is "lots of layers."  Layer up the paper, ribbon, embellishments -- however you want to interpret it.



I used image #138 for my 'Lots of Layers' project.  I colored the fun snowman digi with Copic markers, working on my white color combos and shading. White is a hard color to color, isn't it?!?

I used a Spellbinders die to cut out image #138.  The card itself was constructed using my Silhouette and a card file found in the Silhouette Design Store.  I layered up papers from the Echo Park Winter Park 12x12 collection.  I also layered on the ribbon.  There are 2 layers of ribbon -- both from Really Reasonable Ribbon.   The 'so fun' sentiment is a sticker that came with the Echo Park papers. 

Do you love Oddball Art Stamps like I do?  Here's a discount code for you to use:  DTJULIE10.  Use this for 10% off of anything in the Etsy shop.  Anything!

Here's some more useful links for you:

Company Website ♥ http://www.oddballartco.com
Art Blog ♥ http://oddballartco.blogspot.com
Facebook Fan Page ♥ http://www.facebook.com/oddballartco
Facebook Friend Page ♥ http://www.facebook.com/oddballart
Twitter ♥ http://www.twitter.com/oddballartco
Flickr ♥ http://www.flickr.com/photos/oddballartco
Zazzle ♥ http://www.zazzle.com/oddballartco
Fine Art America ♥ http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lizzy-love
Tumblr ♥ http://www.oddballartco.tumblr.com

Don't forget our Anything Goes with Oddball Art images challenge on our ODDBALL ART FACEBOOK GROUP CHALLENGE.    We have a new challenge on the 1st of every month, so still lots of time left to go play there:)

I hope you find time to join us this month at Oddball Stamps Challenge Blog for our Layer It Up challenge.  I'd love to see your entry and have a chance to comment on what you make!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Creative Fingers Challenge -- ATG
Graph It Markers Challenge -- Christmas Sparkle
PDE Linky Party -- ATG
D.L. Art -- Nov Linky Party
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge -- ATG
Crafting with Dragonflies -- Let it Snow


Friday, November 13, 2015

Sharing Autumn -- for The East Wind

It's Friday, one of 2 New Release days every week at The East Wind.   Today's new release is Aurora - Sharing Autumn.  

I colored Aurora 'Sharing Autumn' with Copic markers.  I went with a monochromatic color scheme.  When I look out my window, everything is shades of brown now, just like this card.  

I used lots of dies on this -- squirrels and acorns by Impression Obsession, circle dies by Lifestyle Crafts, 'Autumn' sentiment by Echo Park, side step card by Sizzix.  There's also a bit of Timeless Twine on this.

Join our Facebook group for more inspiration, contests, and great conversations. Follow me, please on Instagram and check out the East Wind's blog here. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Stars Stampz -- All about Girls
Lemon Shortbread Challenge -- ATG
613 Avenue Create -- ATG with RAK -- most of my cards go to the women of my church to distribute
D.L. Art -- November Linky Party 
 TTCRD -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Eureka Stamps -- the colors of Fall

Thursday, November 12, 2015

You're Awesome - for Julia Spiri Challenges

It's Thursday, and already time for another challenge at the Julia Spiri Challenge blog.  These weeks fly by!  The new challenge theme, starting today, is an easy one -- add a sentiment.  See?  Easy peasy!  



This card was created using the totally awesome Julia Spiri image, Forest Hairdressing. I colored the digi stamp with Copic markers.  The card was created using a Spellbinders die in several sizes.  The sentiment is a stamp by Close To My Heart.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  The stick pin is from Prima Marketing.

There are so many details in this Forest Hairdressing digi that I find irresistible.  I love the concept of this cute gal sitting under that flower to dry her hair, the squirrel perched with the mirror, and the butterfly with the nail polish. It's all too cute!

Come join us at the Julia Spiri Challenge blog.  You have 2 weeks to enter the "add a sentiment" challenge.  You can do it!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Stars Stampz -- All about Girls
Lemon Shortbread Challenge -- ATG
613 Avenue Create -- ATG with RAK -- most of my cards go to the women of my church to distribute
D.L. Art -- November Linky Party 
Crafting with An Attitude -- ATG
The Crafty Addicts -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge -- ATG

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

A Christmas Poinsettia for Digi Choosday

It's Choosday (Tuesday), and time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday.  It's also the day when there's an awesome discount code on digital downloads in the Polkadoodles Store, so make sure you did a bit of shopping before you check out the challenge!  The theme that starts today is Christmas with Sparkles.  Fun!



Everything on this card -- papers, poinsettia, sentiment and tag, are all from the Picknix 3, Nordic Winter collection.  It's available in Digital Download and CD.   The only thing I added to this card was the card base, Glitter trim, the bling in the center of the poinsettia, and the fibers  on the tag.  These are all from Close To My Heart

The Reds, Oranges, and Browns challenge is still going on for another week at Digi Choosday, and you have 2 weeks to enter Christmas with Sparkle.  I hope you can join us!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Crafting From the Heart -- ATG
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge -- ATG as long as it's Christmas
D.L. Art - Nov. Linky Party
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Christmas Card Challenges -- ATG
Great Impressions Stamps -- Bling on Holidays
The Glory of Christmas Challenge -- Glitter &/or Shine
A Snowflakes Promise -- ATG with a Christmas Theme
Paper Minutes -- Christmas Silhouettes/Shapes
Unicorn Challenge -- Christmas is Coming

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Celebrate! for Lacy Sunshine

It's time for a new challenge!  It's starts today on the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog.  Did you use a Lacy Sunshine image in the last challenge?  You'll get another great one for free for this challenge.  Do you wish you would have used a Lacy Sunshine image so you can keep playing along?  The digi is offered at an incredibly discounted price to get you started. 

The challenge for the next two weeks is a Tic Tac Toe challenge.  Follow the board across, down, or diagonally.



This card uses Cherry Bomb -- Happy Hour Pin Up.  She's colored with Copic markers.
I followed the chart across the top row -- hand colored image, die cuts (I used a Spellbinders die to cut out Cherry Bomb), use a digi.  I also followed the chart using the middle row vertically (die cuts, sparkle, sentiment).  Last, I followed the chart using the last vertical row on the right -- use a digi, ribbon or lace, and pattern paper.  

This is a fun challenge with lots of options.  I hope you can join us at the Lacy Sunshine Challenge blog!  You have 2 weeks. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Di's Digi Designs Challenge  -- Tic Tac Toe (bow, digi image, sentiment)
Art by Miran Challenge -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
AUD Sentiments - Bingo (Favorite color - blue - Digi image - patterned paper)
Bloggers Challenge -- birthday
D.L. Art - November Linky party


Oh, Deer! for DigiStamps4Joy

DigiStamps4Joy is proudly sponsoring Through the Craft Room Door this week. Some of the DigiStamps4Joy team members are providing some inspiration for the challenge and a blog hop.  Here's an extra card I made for this fun celebration!




I used DigiStamps4Joy image, Under the Mistletoe, and colored it with Copic markers.  I cut it out with a Die-versions die.  Designer papers are from Kaisercraft.  The card stock and Shimmer trim are from Close To My Heart.

I hope you can join the celebration, blog hop, AND challenge going on this week at Through the Craft Room Door.  It's sure to be a LOT of fun! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Pink Gem Challenges -- Christmas Critters
TTCRD challenge -- ATG 
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge -- ATG as long as it's Christmas
Inkspirational Challenges -- ATG with Silver
Unicorn Challenge -- Christmas is Coming