Month: June 2014

My Some Odd Girl Stamps Weekly Recap!

 Hi everybody! If you’re going to be catching up on this week’s blog posts over the weekend, make sure you check out my tutorial on the Some Odd Girl blog on making reusable stencils with Some Odd Girl cut files!

Here’s a card that I made with the stencil from the tutorial, featuring Some Odd Girl Stamps’ super sweet “Cookies N Milk” clear stamp set:

I also made some pocket scrapbooking cards with the new “Beautiful Amazing Fabulous” sentiment cut file pack by altering the sentiments and pairing them with Some Odd Girl digis to make the pocket cards, which also work great on cards, too! You can find out how I altered the sentiments at this post on my blog.

And finally, don’t forget to hop along with Some Odd Girl Stamps and Chic Tags to check out some very chic and totally odd projects from both design teams! If you love fun, inspiration and PRIZES (and I know that you do), make sure you hop along! The hop kicks off at the Some Odd Girl blog! 
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with lots of crafting time!
Hugs,

It’s New Digi Tuesday at Some Odd Girl Stamps!

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Happy Tuesday, everybody! I’m sharing a card and some pocket scrapbooking cards that I made with the new “Beautiful Amazing Fabulous” sentiment cutfile pack at Some Odd Girl Stamps!
Instead of using the files with my die cut machine, I changed them from solid to outline in Photoshop Elements, and paired them with some Some Odd Girl digital stamps! I used one of the pocket cards (each one measures 3″ x 4″) to make this card:
By changing the graphic from a solid to an outline, I could color the sentiment to match the digi.

Here’s a handy reference graphic to show how it’s done! You can also click on the photo for a larger view:

Here’s a look at the greeting card with the pocket scrapbooking cards that I made with the sentiment pack and “Singer Kaylee“, Hula Hoop Mae” and “Formal Mae“! If you’re not into pocket scrapbooking (I haven’t done it, but I want to), you can see how easy it is to use a pocket card to make a greeting card!

And there you have it! The newest “Beautiful Amazing Fabulous” sentiment cutfile pack from Some Odd Girl stamps and some inspiration to get your creative mojo flowing!

Did you know that Some Odd Girl Stamps is partnering with Chic Tags for a very chic and of course, totally ODD blog hop? It all kicks off at the Some Odd Girl blog on Wednesday, June 25 with projects galore from members of the Chic Tags and Some Odd Girl design teams! If you love fun, inspiration and prizes, (and I know that you do!) make sure you mark your calendar and hop along!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and make sure to check out the Some Odd Girl Stamps blog for more digi release day inspiration!

Hugs,

Make your own SWEET designer paper!

Hi, everybody! I’m up on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog today with an inspiration post on making designer paper with your Sweet Stamp Shop sets! 
Here’s a look at some of the patterns I’ve created with a few of the sets, and you’ll see some fun cards that kick the idea up a notch!
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Here’s a peek at the three cards I made for today’s post:
To see the full photos of the cards and find out how they were made, pop over to the Sweet Stamp Shop blog! I’d love it if you stopped by to say HI!
Don’t forget, there’s a new color challenge going on at Sweet Stamp Shop! Here’s my card with that combo, and the colors that we’re playing with!

For all the details, check out this post at the Sweet Stamp Shop blog! When we get more than 25 entries, a lucky winner will receive a SWEET prize!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
Hugs,

Time for a new "Color Me Sweet" challenge at Sweet Stamp Shop!

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Hi, everybody! Did you enjoy today’s new release inspiration at Sweet Stamp Shop? The stamps are so much fun to create with that I wanted to join in on Danni’s new “Color Me Sweet” challenge started this week on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog!
Here’s my card, which features the “Drops Background” and the “Elegant Sentiments” stamp sets:
I added some sequins to the stamped background to tie in the color combo and to add a bit of sparkle to the card. I am working toward a cleaner and simpler design style, and I’ve found that sequins are a good way to add something extra without adding bulk to the card. I attach them with a mini glue dot under each one, so they’re not going to fall off!
Here’s the color combo for this challenge:
For all of the guidelines, deadlines and info on this challenge, stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog!
There’s still time to snag the new release stamp sets with this coupon code. If something you love from today’s release is sold out, you can still get the discount today! Lots of stamps will be restocked later this week, so you won’t miss out on the savings!

Here’s a peek at today’s new release at Sweet Stamp Shop:

You can see more with these stamps on my earlier blog post, or at the Sweet Stamp Shop blog!
Thanks again for stopping by today! For even more SWEET inspiration, follow Sweet Stamp Shop on Pinterest!
Hugs,

New stamps have arrived at Sweet Stamp Shop!

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Hi, everybody! It’s time for another new clear stamp release at Sweet Stamp Shop! I have cards with three of the new sets to share with you today, so let’s grab our sleeping bags and kick things off with the “Campout” set:
Now, I’ll be the first to admit the outdoors doesn’t feel so “great” to me. I don’t think I’d go camping unless I had a nice little trailer like this one! I chose pastel colors to go with the retro style of the camper, and whipped up a wedding card. (As an added feature, the camper is mounted on a wobble spring.) Here’s a closer look:
My second card for today’s new release is this fun birthday greeting featuring the “Koala” stamp set:
I paired the Koala Family images with the “Balloons” and the party hat stamp from the “Too Hip” set. The sentiment was created with the “Alpha Tabs” alphabet set. Because the koalas are colored grey, I chose to color the balloons brighter so they gave the card pops of color like the background paper has in its design!
Here’s a closer look at the dimension on the balloons! After coloring, I added some clear dimensional glaze to give them shine and shape:

My third card for today features the new “Condolences” set, paired with the “Elegant Flowers” set. I went with a soft, watercolor look for this card. I know a lot of my crafty friends have a hard time making cards for sad occasions, and I admit, I do, too! Keeping the design simple and the colors soft seems to work well.
Now that you’ve seen all three of my cards, here’s a special treat for you!
You can get 10% off the four new stamp sets at Sweet Stamp Shop with this coupon code:
The coupon is good for today only, and the discount applies to the following stamp sets: “Koala“, “Campout“, “Condolences” and “Foodie“:
Thank you so much for stopping by today! When you place your order, please type my name (Suzanne) in the comments section of the order form so that I get credit for sending you over!
Hugs,

Teacup Alice will make your day! It’s new digi Tuesday at Some Odd Girl Stamps!

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Hi, everybody! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! My husband’s birthday was on Sunday, so we went to brunch, then grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, and later had German chocolate cake and ice cream! We also went ice skating for a little bit, which was fun, even though we didn’t stay long!
Since it’s Tuesday, that means it’s time to share my projects with the newest digi at Some Odd Girl Stamps! Today’s card features “Teacup Alice“, paired with a sentiment from the “Renew” clear stamp set. You can find both the digi and the clear stamp set in the Some Odd Girl shop!
I picked some fun teacup paper from American Crafts’ “Soho Garden” 6×6 pad, and colored Mae up to match the paper! For more creative options with this new digi (and with all of the Some Odd Girl Stamps) join us on SOG’s Facebook group!

You can also find more inspiration on the Some Odd Girl blog, where you’ll also find our June Linky Party! To join in the fun, just link up your latest creations with Some Odd Girl digi or clear stamps with the Linky tool on the blog! You just might win a prize and get a shout out on the blog! Make sure you get in before this month’s party is over!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you can take some time just for yourself this week or over the coming weekend!
Hugs,

Whimsy and Stars Studio Spring DT Showcase!

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Hi, everybody! Our Spring 2014 Design Team term is ending at Whimsy and Stars Studio, so each member of the team is sharing a card today with one of our favorite Whimsy and Stars Studio digital stamps!
It was so hard to choose a favorite image, so I picked “Molly’s Cupcake” to share with you today!
I’m sad that our term is coming to an end…it feels like we just started! But, I’m glad to have been part of the super talented team again at Whimsy and Stars Studio! Thanks to Mabelle and all of my fellow team members: Brianna, Kelly, Michele, Kathy and Marsha for making this term so wonderful!
I hope you enjoyed the cards that I’ve shared with you over this term! You can still find Whimsy and Stars Studio images in the etsy store for instant download, at the company Facebook page, and of course, at the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week, and are planning some crafting time over the weekend!
Hugs,

New digi Tuesday at Some Odd Girl…it’s AWESOME! (Totally!)

Happy Tuesday, everybody! I’m back to share my card for today’s Some Odd Girl Stamps‘ newest digi release!
I went a bit retro with the card…after I colored up this “Pretty Unicorn“, I was inspired to make a card that looked like someone drew and colored the unicorn on a notebook page. 

The label part of the sentiment was part of the May Swag bag from Paper Issues, and trimmed it to work with the recolored digital sentiment from Some Odd Girl (it’s part of the brand-new “Yes, Smile Sentiment Cutfile Pack”)! 
For more AWESOME inspiration with today’s new digi and cutfiles, stop by the Some Odd Girl blog, join our Facebook group, and “like” the Some Odd Girl company Facebook page, why don’t ya?
Hope your week is off to a great start…and don’t forget to be AWESOME!
Hugs,

I’m on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog today!

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Hi, everybody! Today, it’s my turn to post over at the Sweet Stamp Shop blog! Here’s a look at one of the cards I’m showcasing there, and I’m also sharing some tips for creating masks and new combos with Sweet Stamp Shop images!
I’d love for you to stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog today to say hi and to check out my post!
We’re also preparing for this month’s second release at Sweet Stamp Shop, so mark your calendar for June 17th! Make sure to “like” Sweet Stamp Shop on Facebook for sneak peeks and the latest SWEET news!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Hugs,

Step right up! The circus has arrived at Sweet Stamp Shop!

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Hi crafty friends! Step right up, because it’s time for the show to begin! The circus has arrived at Sweet Stamp Shop, and I have a trio of cards that are sure to surprise and delight you!

You’ll want a ringside seat for the first performer, “Elephant Hearts“! It’s one of three NEW stamp sets being released today at Sweet Stamp Shop, and each one is a star!


Today’s second performer has a “Juggling Act” to entertain you! He’s also great at birthday parties and would be happy to show someone special how much you appreciate all they do!



And the final act in the first June release is this little guy who is full of “Monkey Business“! (I hope those plates aren’t breakable!)


And here’s another look at all three of our star performers: “Monkey Business“, “Elephant Hearts” and “Juggling Act“!


So, how did you like Sweet Stamp Shop‘s first June release? I had a lot of fun playing with these sets, and they work so well together! Having all three sets opens up tons of possibilities for birthday invitations, thank you and inspirational cards, or fun cards for the special little guys (or girls) in your life! It’s so easy to mix and match with these sets!

As a special THANK YOU for coming to our release day show, take 10% off your purchase of these three new stamp sets with the discount code: JR310

When you place your order, PLEASE enter my name (SUZANNE) in the comments section of the order form, so Sweet Stamp Shop knows that I sent you! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I’ll be back soon with more from Sweet Stamp Shop! Our second release for June will be in about two weeks, and I’ll share more info with you as it gets closer!

Hugs,