How many projects do you work on at any one time?

If you haven't already noticed.....I work on multiple projects at any one time. Which is why you sometimes see the same papers or embellishments on multiple projects. I try to insert some of my "spare" projects [usually publication rejects] or a Tips post to break up the monotony so that you wouldn't notice...*LOL* How many projects do you work on at any one time?

I find it a lot more efficient to do similar activities in one sitting. Like misting a few backgrounds or colouring a few images.

It reduces the clean-up time substantially and having ready-made backgrounds can really speed up the process when you have limited time but really want to complete a project.

My card was inspired by the sketch at Some Odd Girl. :)

How many projects do you work on at any one time?

Supplies: Making memories patterned paper, Some Odd Girl image, Copics, Imaginarium Designs chipboard, twine.

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Ps... I love you

Ps...I love you. :)

Just sharing my last card for Some Odd Girl....using Sweet Kody and My Mind's Eye papers. Fancy Pants chipboard (misted), stickles, baker's twine, copics, googly eyes, Unity Co. sentiment stamp.

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A showcase of my fave Some Odd Girl creations...:)

Today's the day! My fave girl - Some Odd Girl -  is officially 1 today! :) I'm truly honoured to be part of such awesome design team headed by our fearless leader Kristy who is the illustrator of these fabulous digis! :) The birthday girl gets to make a wish! :)

Oh, so you want to see a showcase of my Some Odd Girl creations, huh? *wink*

This was the very first card I designed for the design team reveal.:)

 It is sitting pretty somewhere in North Carolina! :)

Okay, I love this card because it showcases my fave oddie - Tia! :) Plus I thought it was an ingenious way to use those misted pieces of scrap paper! :)

Gotta love the penguins! :) This card, sadly, has been decimated by my nephew J!!! [insert super sad face!]

I made this card with my fave Some Odd Girl digi ever - Tiny Tia. She is now living happily in Washington! :)

 

I love the Halloween collection so much...and tried my hand at incorporating them on an art journal page.

 

What can I say? I really love the misted background on this one. :)

This one just makes me smile. I did cut away her crown because it was blocking my cute cloud! *LOL*

This one is a total labour of love - an altered shoebox. I discovered that the Cuttlebug machine has serious recoil...had a boo boo on my right hand (dominant hand) and completed this project mostly with my left hand...[applause please!] *LOL* You still have time to enter this box of scrappy goodness giveaway if you haven't done so already! :)

Thank you for allowing me to reminisce a little. :)

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Geyser....and prizes galore! :)

Hey there! The latest challenge at Scrapping the Music is up! It's the song Stand by Me! :) My layout features my sister at a geyser in Chile. Yes...dramatic as always...*LOL*

I extended the background by using white acrylic paint. And added some silver mist on the gray paper. Mine is a simplified version of my guest Mandy Dodd's example. :) Hope to see your entries to her challenge! :)

Martha Stewart Edge Punch, Jillibean Paper, Gauche Alchemy Purple People Eater Mixed Media Color Kit.

P/s: I also wanted to alert you to the week-long  first anniversary celebrations at Some Odd Girl! :) Lots of fun challenges and prizes galore [psst...it includes some awesome Cosmo Cricket goodness!]. Go check out the Some Odd Girl blog! :)

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So totally in love with you ... and a giveaway! :)

The Some Odd Girl Challenge blog is back in action after the holiday break and the new challenge is to emboss! :) I am so totally in love with the new releases from Some Odd Girl...have you seen them? :) I got Sweet Kody and Night Out Mae...:)

Awww...don't they look sweet together? :) I used Echo Park Papers (swoon-worthy!). And my fave Gauche Alchemy Pink Parts Mixed Media Color Kit. My friend C gave me the lovely cut/emboss die for Christmas. :) I also did some heat embossing on the swirly chipboards. Jenni Bowlin banner stickers. Buttons. Trim. Mist. Copics. Stickles.

I actually upcycled a shoebox for this project...the sides are covered with pink felt and silver trim.

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And I'm giving this box away! Now what fun would it be to receive an empty box right? So it will be filled to the brim with scrappy goodness! :) Stuff I actually use on my projects! :) I don't have a picture to share yet because I'm still filling it up...who knew a shoebox could store so much???

Just leave me a comment telling me how you found my blog...I'm curious! :) I'll pick a winner on 31st January! :)

And I want to announce the winner of the wrinkle ribbon giveaway (randomly picked)

#6 E.T!

Congrats E! :)

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How to: Create an outdoor "scene" background using mists

Hi there! :)Those of you who have been reading my blog know how much I enjoy using mists on my creations. It can be a very subtle way to "freshen" up old papers or just add a subtle sheen to any project. Today I want to share how to create an outdoor scene background using mists.

Here are the supplies you require...

White cardstock/watercolour paper, a box to mist in (so the mist doesn't go everywhere) and various mist colours. I use Maya Mists because I love the strong intense colours they come in and a little goes a long way. Plus, they dry almost instantaneously. (But you can use Glimmer Mists if you like subtle colours).

I started by using the green mist for the grass. The closer you spray, the more intense the colour. My first spritz is about 3 - 4 inches away and then I add another spritz about 2 inches from the paper for an intense burst of colour.

Then I used blue mist for the sky.  You will notice that the paper starts to curl a little. No worries. When it dries, it will be completely flat (unless you spritzed too generously).

Then I added a bit of yellow mist. It's okay that the colours overlap each other...but you can mask the sections off for a neater outcome of course...:)

Some Copic-coloured digi images from Some Odd Girl and my little scene is completed! :)

*This tutorial was first shared in the Some Odd Girl newsletter and edited for this blog post.*

Please go check out the new releases from Some Odd Girl! Here's a sneak of what I did with the new images...it has something to do with next week's giveaway...;)

P/s: Don't forget about Flashback Friday 6.0! You have till Friday to link up your entries. The prize is a yet-to-be released Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp! I would really love for you to play along! :)

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Wishing you a happy day friends! :)

Wishing you a happy day friends! :)

The new challenge at the Some Odd Girl Challenge blog is up! This is the last challenge for the year so play along if you can! The challenge is to use 2 or more types of bling on your creation! :)

I misted my background to create an outdoor "scene". My image is Content Ollie! You can get him at the Some Odd Girl store! :) The sentiment is on his tummy! :)

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Christmas magic!

Hi there! Just popping in to share my Christmas Magic card for Some Odd Girl's December Digi Day over at SNR! :) I'm hosting a paper piecing challenge and would love for you to join in the fun! All challenges are due on Sunday December 12 at 6pm (EST)...a random winner will get 2 digis from Some Odd Girl!:)

Patterned papers are from Echo Park Paper and Collage Press. Sentiment is from E.A.D.Designs. Bling. Copics. Digi image is Balloon Kaylee.

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Let it snow

Let it snow! It's so hot where I live...

Just a quick card to share today! :) Patterned paper is from Collage Press. MS edge punch. Snowman image is from Some Odd Girl. Googly eyes. Copics. I was inspired by Card Patterns.

P/s: December's freebie at Some Odd Girl is the cutest deer! Go get it! :)

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A girly card!

There's a new challenge up at the Some Odd Girl challenge blog! This time, we want to see your girly cards! :) My card features Bookworm Tia (all Tia images are currently 20% off at the store! ) I got some new skin tone Copics...but it looks like my Tia is wearing way too much makeup right? *LOL*

Patterned papers are from My Little Shoebox. Stickles, pearls, ribbon, button, handmade felt flower. SRM sticker sentiment. Googly eyes.

And a big thanks to those who hopped along with Some Odd Girl's first blog hop! :) The winner of the Tiny Tia is...

Diana Fisher!

Congratulations! :)

P/s: There's a Design Team Call for Some Odd Girl right now! Go to THIS POST to get the details! :)

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Some Odd Girl Hol-ODD-day Blog Hop and a chance to win Tiny Tia! :)

Hey! Welcome to the very first ever Some Odd Girl Hol-ODD day Blog Hop! :)

This is a special hop that includes SOG customers! :) Plus, there's a giveaway at all the design team members blogs and some surprises along the way! :) You have to leave a comment at every blog on the list to be entered for the giveaway.

You should have arrived from Sally's!

My card features my fave...Tiny Tia! I used some felt for her skirt and belt. A little misting and handstitching. Isn't she the sweetest? For your chance to win this awesome Tiny Tia digital stamp...leave a comment at every blog on the list by December 1 (6pm EST).

Here's the blog list!

1. SOG Blog

2. Kimmy

3. Margie

4. Andrea

5. Leah

6. Corry

7. Sally

Yvonne (You are HERE! )

9 Meredith

10. Tanya (not DT)

11. Robin MC

12. Jennifer

13. Donna 

14. Marcie

15. Asa

16. Zarah

17. Tanya

18. Mary

19. Denise 

20. Robin F

21. Diana

22. Jan

23. Cassie

24. Kellie

25. Kristy

Your next stop is at Meredith's! :)

P/s: This is my second post for the day. Please read this post for an awesome Christmas cone tutorial by my guest Dora Dekker! :)

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Hey cupcake!

There comes a time in every cardmaker's life.... when the completed card doesn't quite meet the conceptualization of the said card.... which results in a really weird card. Like this card. :) *LOL*

 This week's Get Sketchy card! :) Background was misted. Patterned papers are from American Crafts and My Little Shoebox. Digital image (cupcake) and digital sentiment are from Some Odd Girl. Googly eyes. Copics.

Just wanted to alert you to the Gauche Alchemy Black Friday sale. Get 50% off

 any order over $60. That's $60 worth of goodies for only $30, folks - pick up those kits you've been ogling. Now's the time! Use this coupon code at checkout: BLACKFRI50 (good Friday through Sunday, one use per customer).

 P/s: Hope you find time to play along with my guest Julie Tucker-Wolek's challenge! :)

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Good luck!

You like my Good Luck card? It's for the new challenge over at the Some Odd Girl Challenge blog! :) This time we want to see you use your digital stamps to create a background! Totally fun! :)

 I printed my little Some Odd Girl digital images on a piece of transparency. The coloured pieces of paper are actually misted scraps...too tiny to put through the printer. Managed to use my neglected scallop punches (Fiskars). Patterned paper is from Sassafras. Sentiment is from E.A.D. Designs. A little bling. My first attempt at channeling my inner Andy Warhol...*LOL*

P/s: New month means new digital freebie over at Some Odd Girl! :)

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Hiya!

Hiya! :) Just wanted to share this week's Get Sketchy card! :)  The base paper is from Crate Paper (Restoration). The white cardstock was misted (no surprise, huh?) and the edges inked! Paper doiley. The cute penguins are from Some Odd Girl...coloured them with Copics and added googly eyes! :)

P/s: Don't forget to enter my little giveaway and play with my guest Smita's ribbon challenge! :)

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Spooky October

Hi there! Are you having a Spooky October? I love all the Halloween-inspired creativity out there even though technically, I don't really celebrate Halloween...except for the "eating the treats" part...*LOL* Are you sending me treats??? ;)

This is the art journal page that I created for Some Odd Girl's latest colour challenge...which kind of screams Halloween...orange, green and purple! Layers and layers of paint and gesso on the background...the webs were created from Tim Holtz masks...coloured in with a black Sharpie! :) The Some Odd Girl digis were coloured with Copics. All the cute embellishments are from Gauche Alchemy's Mixed Media Color Kits!

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Let it snow cupcakes

Hi there! I have no idea why the sentiment on this card is "Let it snow cupcakes"! *LOL* This is when you try to craft in the wee hours of the morning and have a serious craving for cupcakes. :) But SERIOUSLY, wouldn't it be cool if it actually snowed cupcakes?

Some misting on the background. Digital image is from Some Odd Girl. Coloured with Copics. Notepaper is from Teresa Collins. Fimo clay cupcakes (courtesy of Mirjam). Inspired by Sasya's Sketches.

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A very big "thank you" to all those who played along with my guest Julie Elak's 3D creation challenge! It was great to see all the wonderful creations...:) The winner (who was randomly selected) is...

#7 Jen P 

Congratulations! You've won 3 templates from Perfect Presentation.

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