Category: Some Odd Girl

Some Odd Girl – August Sketch Challenge!

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How’s it going, everybody? Just stopping in between my regularly scheduled posts this week to share my entry for the August sketch challenge at Some Odd Girl!
 
Here’s my card:

Supplies: digital stamps (“Bride Mae“, “1920s Kody” – Some Odd Girl), sentiment stamp (aMuse Studio), designer paper (“5th and Frolic” – Dear Lizzy/American Crafts), sequins, assorted Copic markers, Spellbinders Labels 25, watermark ink, white embossing powder, trim, sewing machine.

My parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this month, so I’ll be making another card similar to this one colored up to match them. (And, I’ll post it once I’ve given it to them so I won’t ruin the surprise.)

I am really getting into the sequin craze and the negative die cut space. It seems like a great way to add sparkles without adding bulk to a project.

 
Here’s the sketch for this challenge:

 
For all the details on this challenge (it runs until Wednesday, August 28th), visit Some Odd Girl’s blog!
 
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
 
Hugs,

Some Odd Girl’s July Sketch Challenge!

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Hi, everybody! I’m kicking off this week of posting with my card for Some Odd Girl’s July sketch challenge!
I love SOG’s stamps, but I’ve got a secret crush on their critter stamps! I’ve had this little “Foxy” guy for a while, and when I saw the sketch for this month, I wanted to have some fun with him!
I masked his eyes when I stamped him for two of the images, because I wanted to make a range of expressions, like he was in a photo booth. I drew the extra features on his mouth to give him different poses.
I used a film strip die from my stash to create the borders, and then added squares to look like photos. One image in the Polaroid die frame completes the look!
The sentiment is a sticker that I’ve had in my stash for a while.
This challenge runs throughout July, so there’s still time to play along! Here’s the sketch: 

Stop by the Some Odd Girl blog to get all of the details for this challenge and to link up your entry! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

retro sketches #64

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Hi again! Just wanted to stop in again this evening to share my card for the current retro sketches challenge (#64)!

I’m featuring “Tropical Mae” from Some Odd Girl on my card:

Supplies: patterned paper (“Sweet Threads” and “What’s Up” 6×6 pads – Basic Grey), cardstock (Stampin’ Up), assorted Copic markers, digital stamp (“Tropical Mae” – Some Odd Girl), sentiment stamp (Hero Arts), watermark ink, white embossing powder, square Spellbinders die, opaque white marker.
Here’s the sketch that inspired my design:
For all the details on this challenge, please visit the retro sketches blog!
But wait, there’s more!
In other news, I made it to the Top 15 of the “Odd Idol” contest going on at Some Odd World (the ning group for Some Odd Girl Stamps)! 
Voting for Round 3 begins on Friday, May 24, and while I can’t give any hints or clues as to which project is mine, I can guarantee that whichever project you vote for will be fabulous! The competition gets tougher in each round, and all of the contestants are creating some ah-mah-zing projects!

Just a heads-up: there is a short registration process to become part of the SOG ning group, and then you’ll be in!

I appreciate you taking time out of your day to visit my blog…thanks so much for stopping by today!
Hugs,

I’m a party guest at "Seize the Birthday"!!

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Hi, everybody! I’m pleased as punch to let you know that I’m guest designing this week at Seize the Birthday!


You’ve probably noticed my cards for their challenges, since I’ve been playing along with them for several weeks and was so thrilled when Lesley asked me to guest for this week’s sketch…of course, I said YES!

If you’ve never played along with “Seize the Birthday” before, here’s the scoop:

  • Seize the Birthday is a weekly challenge blog that helps you get birthday cards done for both him AND her! Every month, there are two sketches for you to try, but with a twist! 
  • Each sketch is used twice…on the first week, the challenge is to use the sketch to make a feminine birthday card. During the second week, the same sketch is used, but for a masculine birthday card!
  • You can make a birthday card, invitation, tag, gift bag, or whatever else you might need for that special someone’s upcoming birthday!


So, this week, we’re making a masculine card, and here’s what I made:

Supplies: patterned paper (“Endless/Fair Weather” mini pad – Authentique), image stamp (“Tobie and his Puppy” – Some Odd Girl), sentiment stamp (“Sentiment Sampler” – Paper Smooches), Copic markers, ink (Brilliance Graphite Black, Memento Espresso Truffle).
and here’s the sketch:
For the complete set of rules and guidelines for this challenge, to check out what the fabulously talented Design Team have created this week, and to link your entry, just visit Seize the Birthday! The deadline for this challenge is Tuesday, March 19 at noon Pacific Time.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! 

Freshly Made Sketches #50 – Happy Birthday, Caroline!

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Hi, crafty friends! I’m popping in today to share my card for the latest Freshly Made Sketches challenge (#50)! My youngest niece, Caroline, is celebrating her birthday this week, and I thought the current sketch would be great for her card!

Here’s the challenge sketch:

and here’s my card:
Supplies: card base, card stock (Stampin’ UP!), patterned paper (My Mind’s Eye – Happy Day mini pad), image stamp (Some Odd Girl – Tiny Baker Tia), sentiment stamp (Paper Smooches – Sentiment Sampler), Copic markers (skin – E00, E02, E11, R02; mouth – E04, R02; hair – YR20, YR21, YR23, Y26, Y28; eyes – B01; hat, socks – W00, W01, W02, 0; shoes – E49; clothes – RV21, RV23, RV25; apron – B000, B00, B01, B02; spoon – E31, E34; cupcake – RV00, RV10, RV11, R46, YR00, YR02.), sewing machine, thread, twine (Whisker Graphics), ink (Brilliance Graphite Black).
This challenge runs until this Monday, September 3 at noon Pacific Time. For all the details and to link your entry, visit the Freshly Made Sketches blog!
Thanks for stopping by!

colourQ #144

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Happy Tuesday! It’s time for a new colourQ challenge!
Here’s my card … I actually colored the image this week instead of paper piecing…I drew and cut out the tie, though…it’s not part of the original image.
Supplies: card base, cardstock (SU Poppy Parade, SU Brocade blue, Papertrey white), patterned paper (Echo Park Dots & Stripes), twine (Trendy Twine), image and sentiment stamps (Some Odd Girl), mini heart punch, mini silver brads, Copic markers (R22 – fur, R24 – fur shading, R000 – ear fur, W1 – shadows). embossing folder (Cuttlebug). ink (Brilliance Graphite Black).
and here are our colours:

To be considered for this week’s colourQueen, make sure to link your creation at the colourQ blog by Sunday, July 8 at noon Central Time! (Don’t forget to display the challenge colors and link back to the colourQ blog in your entry post.)
Of course, the rest of the colourQ Royal Court have created some gorgeous projects with this week’s colors! You can see them on the colourQ blog or by visiting their personal blogs. (The links are to the right next to the thumbnail of this week’s challenge colors.) 
Thanks so much for stopping by! I can’t wait to see what you’ll create with this week’s colourQ! 
If you’re in the United States, I hope you have a safe and happy July 4th celebration!

 

Christmas Card Challenges #26

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Happy Sunday, crafty friends! If you’re in the United States, I hope you’re having a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! We went to a Seattle Mariners baseball game yesterday, and had a great time!

Thanks for stopping by to look at my card for this week’s Christmas Card Challenge! This week, the challenge is to include some kind of “bling” (like rhinestones or pearls) on your card!

Keep in mind that all challenges are optional, and the only real rule is that you must create a new Christmas, Holiday, Winter or Hanukkah card! (It’s not necessary to use a SCRS stamp on your card, but the team loves it when you do!)

Here’s my card:
Supplies: patterned paper (12 Days of Christmas – My Mind’s Eye), image stamp (Some Odd Girl – Hollyday Gwen), sentiment stamps (holly jolly – Some Odd girl’s Hollyday Gwen; christmas – aMuse Studio), border punch (EK Success), die (Spellbinders Labels 25), ribbon (from stash), cardstock (Stampin’ Up!), adhesive rhinestones, ink (Old Olive, Real Red – Stampin’ Up; Brilliance Graphite Black), foam tape, opaque white marker, Copic markers (will update with list of colors that I used).

This week also marks my last Guest Designer challenge with CCC…but I’ll be joining the team as a regular member in June! I applied during the last DT call, and was accepted for this term!

For all the details on this challenge, and to check out the fantastic cards that the DT created this week, visit the Christmas Card Challenges blog, where you can also link up your card! I hope you’ll have time to play along with us!

Hugs,

Flutter By Wednesday #198

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Hi crafty friends! Thanks for stopping by to look at my card for this week’s Flutter By Wednesday challenge!

Thanks so much to everyone who fluttered along with us last week…we always love seeing your creations!
This week, we’re challenging you to create a birthday card! Here’s mine:
Supplies: digital stamp (Some Odd Girl – Fairy Fly Away Mae), sentiment stamp (C.C. Designs/AmyR Stamps – Magical Wishes Sentiments),  patterned paper (Echo Park – Springtime), embossing folder (Sizzix), cardstock (Stampin’ UP!), die (Spellbinders Lacey Circles), Copic markers, foam tape, adhesive rhinestones, card base, Stickles.
I’m finally taking my Basic Copic Certification on Friday! I’m so excited! I’m also getting together with some of my gal-pals over the weekend; I haven’t seen a few of them since CHA in January…should be loads of fun!

Hope to see your card at the Flutter By Wednesday blog! And, be sure to stop by the other Flutter By DT Members’ blogs to see what they created this week: Danni, Anna, Harriet, Karen, Kristie, Leanne, Lynette, Mary, Michelle VP, Nancy, and Peggy!

We don’t have a sponsor this week, so feel free to enter more than once! Don’t forget your butterfly, fairy or angel!

Hugs,

Drunken Stampers #86 – You’re a Krafty One!

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Happy Saturday, crafty pals! Thanks for stopping by to check out my first “official” card as a member of the Drunken Stampers team! This week, we’re showing our “krafty” side by using kraft paper or card stock on our cards!

Here’s mine:

Supplies: patterned paper (Memory Box – Valise mini pad), digital stamp (Geeky Mae – Some Odd Girl), sentiment stamp (Clever Girls set – aMuse Studio), border punch (EK Success), twill tape, ink (ColorBox cat’s eye – Lemongrass, Tsukineko Brilliance), glitter brads, Copic markers, manila tag (7Gypsies), twine, staples, foam tape, rub-ons (Making Memories), paper clip.
I love the “CSI” feel of this card…Now that I look at it again, I wish I had stamped words on the twill tape! Can you tell that I’m a big fan of mysteries and forensic science? I’ve recently started reading a new historical fiction-mystery series set in the early 1900’s…I think it’s amazing how far we’ve advanced in crime-solving technology in such a short time! 
Sorry to geek out like that…LOL! I hope you’ll play along with our latest challenge! 
For more krafty inspiration, visit the other Drunken Stampers to see what they’ve created this week: Chaitali, Donna, Elizabeth, Peggy, Spike and Steph! And don’t forget to link up your entry at the Drunken Stampers blog! See you there!

Some Odd Girl Stamps: Color Inspiration Challenge

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Hi! Thanks for stopping by for a closer look at what I created for the latest challenge at Some Odd Girl Stamps’ blog! It’s a color inspiration challenge this time, and is based on this photo:

For my entry, I made a tag featuring SOG’s Bright Lights Kaylee digi. She’s normally a Christmas holiday image, but I repurposed her for Valentine’s Day! Instead of her usual string of lights, she’s stringing up a garland of hearts! I love how she came together!

I think it’s fun to be able to use images like this one at different times of the year…she’s just so cute, I have a hard time not using her on other projects besides Christmas ones! 

I never change the actual file, but with a little bit of creative fussy cutting, putting new stamped shapes over the regular parts, and putting a sentiment over a part of the image I needed to cover up, this Kaylee digi is ready to show some love for Valentine’s Day!

If you’d like to check out the other entries for this challenge, or find out the details to create your own entry, visit the Some Odd Girl Stamps blog!

Thanks again for stopping by!