Nouveau Girls Blog Hop...

Welcome one and all to our Nouveau Girls Release Hop! There has been alot of excitement building up to this event but not only do we have this new line to share with you, we also have some other fun, new things too!

Along the way you'll see some fabulous project by our Odd Girls who have just had so much fun with this new line and have been bursting at the seams to share! We're bringing you 3 Clear Stamp designs that we hope will knock your socks off and you'll love for all sorts of projects.

So here is my card featuring Grow...

I have stamped onto Kraft cardstock and coloured with Copics, the papers are all Memory Box "Valise" and I have layered them with more Kraft cardstock. I have added some assorted flowers, a pin ans a Craftwork Cards sentiment. I have also used some Bo Bunny Et-Cetera stamps

Here's the hop order...

Old Some Odd Girl Blog

Melissa

Leah

Corry

Christina

Amy

Robin

Lou

Elena

Vera

Caz <------ YOU ARE HERE

Kristy

New Some Odd Girl Blog

Nouveau Girls Site

We are hopping October 31 - Nov 1 with some special projects on the Nouveau Girls Blog the rest of the week. You have thru Nov 1st (midnight EST) to make sure and comment on every stop to be entered to win all three designs from the release! See you at the very end for the full reveal!

Saturated Canary Challenge - A Recipe!

Here is a card I made for the current challenge over on the Saturated Canary Challenge Blog. They have a recipe to follow...one image, 2 patterned papers & 3 embellishments (I used 3 types of enbellishment...die-cut stickers, ribbon & pins).

The image has been printed onto Craftwork Cards Digital Cardstock and coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21/B23

Hair - E17/E18/E19

Clothing - R27/R29/B93/B95/B97/BG70/BG72/E25/E27

The papers are all Echo Park Wintertime that I have layered with co-ordinating cardstock from my stash. I have added a die-cut stickers from the same range, some AC satin ribbon and a couple of red heart pins.

Be sure to check out the challenge HERE and also Krista's Etsy store HERE.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Sketch

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog it's Sketch Time. For my card I have used one of the Beary Mine die-cut squares which I cut using my Nestabilities. The papers are all Making Memories Mistletoe which I have layered with some shimmery red cardstock from Craftwork Cards. I have added some SU 11/4 inch ribbon, a few pins, some bling and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to hop on over to check out the rest of the DT's creations using the sketch.

10th Birthday Card....

One of Georgia's school friends turned 10 over the weekend, and had a birthday movie and sleepover. Georgia told me she was a girly girl and like all things pretty...so this Saturated Canary image called Gothica just screamed out to be coloured.

As always she is coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Eye - B21/B23
Hair - R81/R83/R85
Clothing - C0/C1/C2/C3/C5/C7/C9/R81/R83/R85
The papers are all My Minds Eye Lost & Found 2 Blush which I have layered with some Bazzill Raven cardstock. I have embellished by adding some SU Basic Gray taffeta ribbon, a few heart pins, a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment. I have added the name and age with AC Fabric Thickers.

Can you tell I am loving these cute images...

Spooky

I don't make many Halloween cards...just some little gift items. But I loved this witch from Krista @ Saturated Canary so much that I just couldn't resist. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - YG00/YG01/YG03/YG05

Eyes/Lips/Heart - R37

Hair - V06/V09

Clothing - W5/W7/W9/YG01/YG03/YG05/V06/V09

Broom - E57/W2

The papers are all Magnolia So Spooky from 2010, and I have layered them with some Bazzill Raven cardstock. I have added some black tulle, a few pins and a couple of Whimsy Stamps digi sentiments. The little bats were punched using a Martha Stewart punch and Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock in Beetle Black.

I have a few small gifts to make for Halloween, but as we are out all evening I won't have candy stuff to give out at home this year...our costumes are all ready...even mine!

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Silvery Blues!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog our theme is Silvery Blues, we want to see your cards that feature the colours below...

For my card I have used one of the Robot Holidays collection which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

C0/C1/C2/C5/B21/B23/B18/R37

The papers are two freebie digi papers that I got from Beary Mine (Thanks Donna). I have layered the papers with some scraps of cardstock in blues and also some silver mirror card. The ribbon was some that came tied around a gift I received from Lush and I have added a few pins, a few snowflakes done with my Martha Stewart punch and also a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

This will be my last DT card as after 18 months on the Tiddly Inks Design Team, it is time for a change. I have loved every moment of being on Christy's DT but as they say "All Good Things Must Come to an End!" I wish Christy all the luck and success in the world, and I am sure that Tiddly Inks will continue to go from strength to strength.

Teacher Thank You Cards!

I made these a while back as a Thank You to Georgia's teachers for all their help, the image is from the Simply Sassy range by Sugar Nellie, she is called Winking Student. I have coloured them both with Copics. The papers are all Echo Park For the Record which I have layered with some Raven Bazzill cardstock. The flowers are all by Wild Orchid Crafts, and I have added some black spotted ribbon, Papercellar Raffia, pins and a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment.

I love these papers...well all Echo Park papers actually...

Some Odd Girl - Black & White Image!

This week over on the Some Odd Girl Challenge Blog we want to see your colour your main image in black and white...the rest of the cards can be as colourful as you like....just the main image should be coloured black and white.

For my card I have used Angel Kaylee and coloured her with Copics using the following colours...C0/C1/C2/C3/C5/C7/C9

The papers are all Melissa Frances 5th Avenue which I have layered with some grey Bazzill cardstock. I have added some SU Basic Gray Taffeta ribbon, Paper Cellar Raffia, a few pins, some Tim Holtz ribbon flowers cut up, a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment and some pearl bling.

Be sure to check out the challenge and join in the fun!

Cute Card Thursday - Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word....we want to see your apology cards. It can be for any apology...sorry I forgot your birthday, sorry I forgot your/our anniversary or even a sorry we argued.

For my card I have used an image called Hand-Me-Downs, A Ragamuffin from the Saturated Canary Digi Store on Etsy, which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21/B23

Hair - E17/E18/E19

Clothing - YG11/R24/R27/Y32/W0/W2

The papers are all My Minds Eye Lost and Found 2 - Rosy which I have inked the edges of and layered with Bazzill cardstock in Raven. I have added a couple of Craftwork Cards sentiments, some black dotted ribbon, some black bling and a couple of heart pins.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT cards HERE.

Another Saturated Canary Card...

I just can't stop colouring these cute Saturated Canary digi images...they are sooo cute.

She is called Copica and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21/B23

Hair - E23/E25/E27

Clothing - BG10/BG11/C0/C2/C5/C7/R27/R29

The papers are all Echo Park Dots & Stripes - Metropolitan which I have layered with some Raven Bazzill cardstock, I have added some black spotted ribbon that I got from Hobbycraft, a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment, some heart pins and another sentiment by Create with TLC.

Be sure to check out Krista's Etsy store to see all the fab digi's she has for sale....HERE

Cute Card Thursday - Tree-mendous!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Tree-Mendous.

For my card I have used one of the Die Cut Designs Sheets, this one is called Beary Merry Christmas, to which I have added some Stickles. The papers are all Making Memories Mistletoe which I have layered with some Craftwork Cards red shimmer cardstock. I have embellished with some red bling, a sentiment and tree cut from one of the sheets of paper.

I adore these die-cuts...I always love the cards that I make with them. Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's Tree-mendous cards!!!!

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Warm & Cozy

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Warm & Cozy. For my card I have used one of the Xmas images called Igloo for Two which I have coloured with Copics using the following  colours...
W5/W7/W9/C0/C2/R83/BG53
The papers are all My Minds Eye Be Merry which I have layered with some random cardstock from my stash. I have added some organza ribbon, a Craftwork Cards sentiment and some trees cut from the papers. On the scene I have also added some Stickles and FlowerSoft.

Be sure to check out the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's creations.

A Saturated Canary card...

Incase you hadn't heard/seen Krista over on The Saturated Canary, designer of the "Simply Sassy" stamps by Sugar Nellie, is now releasing images as digi's...

Here is a card I made with the image called Pink Punkette which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21/B23

Hair - E50/E53/E55

Clothing - W5/W7/W9/BG70/BG71/R81/R83/R85

The papers are all DCWV Street Lace which I have layered with some Bazzill Raven cardstock.

If you haven't checked out Krista's new digi's then you really should as they are awesome...I think I have purchased almost all of them so far...and cannot wait for her to release more. You can find them all in her Etsy Store HERE.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Boys will be Boys!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog our theme is Boys will be Boys.

For my card I used an image called Come in Cuteness which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

YG01/YG03/YG05/B95/B97/R27/W0/W2/C0/C2

The papers are all Bo Bunny Blast Off! which I have layered with some random cardstock from my stash. The sentiments are all clear stamps by Polly Crafts.

Be sure to check out the other Boys cards on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog.

New Baby Card

Here is a card I made last week for one of the Mums who had just had another baby @ Georgia's school. Taking a break from the "norm" I decided to put down my Copics and go for some ready to go images from The Clipart Fairy. I used a couple of the ready coloured images, Baby Girl 3 & Barely Pink Sleeping Baby Girl 1, I did however add a small amount of R81/R83 over the pink of her clothing to match the card better.

The papers are all Melissa Frances 5th Avenue, which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have embellished with a Jenni Bowlin mini baby bingo card, some Making Memoies tiny alpha's, some sheer blooms, seam binding and a couple of buttons.

I am pleased to say the recipients (the same couple I made the diaper cake for) loved it, and it is currently taking pride of place in their lounge on the TV stand...alone so that everyone can admire it...how sweet is that!

I am also entering this card into the Anything Goes challenge on Papertake Weekly.

Some Odd Girl - Sketch!

This week over on the Some Odd Girl Challenge Blog we have a sketch for you to follow...

For my card I have used one of the new digi's, she is called Bright Lights Kaylee and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - G12/G14

Hair - E23/E25/E27

Clothing - BG10/BG11/R83/R85/B93/B95/B97

Lights - R37/YG03/YR04

The papers are all First Edition Christmas Joy and I have layered with some random cardstock from my stash. To finish I simply added a piece of ribbon in a bow and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to pop on over and check out the rest of the DT's creations...HERE.

I am also entering this card into the Anything Goes challenge on Papertake Weekly.

Cute Card Thursday - Time for Cake!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Time for Cake, we want to see cakes on your card/project.

For my card I have used a clear stamp by Some Odd Girl called Tiny Baker Tia which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21/B23

Hair - E23/E24/E27

Clothing - E50/R81

Cupcake - E47/E49/R81/R37

The papers are all PaperMania The Little Cake Shoppe which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock, I have added some AC satin ribbons, a couple of heart pins, some pearl bling and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to check out the challenge HERE.....check out Mindy's project...How real does that cake look! I am also entering this card into the Anything Goes challenge on Papertake Weekly.

Tiddly Inks - Acrylic Card

Here is an acrylic card I made using one of the new images over on Tiddly Inks. She is called Angel Spice and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21/B23

Hair - E50/E53

Clothing/Bow - B21/B23

Heart - R37

The base of the card is acrylic and I have added some Bazzill Kraft cardstock, and stuck it to the back of the card to cover the glue used to hold the patterned paper and also to strengthen the card. The papers are all  Dream Street Wonderland. I have added some Tim Holtz Alterations "wings" diecuts and decorated them with some Stickles glitter glue and a heart cut with my SU punch.

As this week is an Anything Goes challenge on Papertake Weekly, I am entering the card there too.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Paint It Up!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog we want to see you use paint on your card/project.

For my card I have used a Tiddly Inks image called Awww Thanks which I printed onto Bazzill Kraft cardstock and coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E23/E24/E27

Clothing - B93/B95/B97/BG10/BG11/BG13

Flowers - BV08/RV34

I masked the image before adding some Adirondak paint dauber in Aqua/Eggplant and some old Blonde Moments Embossing Pigment which I added water to to make a Shimmer spray. I also added some of the same spray to some Prima E-Line flowers and attached then with a rhinestone spacer and pearl from Hobby House Crafts. Then I finished off with some AC ribbon and a Craftwork Cards sentiment. In the top right there is an old rub-on from my stash.

Be sure to check out the rest od the DT creations HERE....they have made some gorgeous "painted" cards.

I am also entering my card into the "Anything Goes" challenge on Papertake Weekly...they are celebrating their 4th Birthday!

 

Baby Shower Gift...

Last month I went to my first ever Baby Shower....I know, how come at my age this was my first. All I can say in my defence is that Baby Showers are very American and are only just catching on over here in the UK.

So I wanted to try making a Diaper (Nappy) Cake using disposables. I had these good intentions to be all prepared, and in my usual fashion ended up rushing down to the local Boots to buy all that I needed just a couple of hours before the Shower. 

I bought 2 packs of nappies in different sizes (both Organic), some muslin cloths, a cute "Onsie", a pack of bibs and a set of Ducks...the Mumma Duck has the others sitting on her and of course a cake board to build it on. I was lucky to have some cellophane left over from last Christmas when I made decorated candles for the Christmas Bazaar at my DD's school.

Anyway, I was pleasantly surprise that I managed to make it...without looking up the instructions online.....I just went with what I thought. I was pretty pleased, and from all the Wow's that came from the Baby Shower, I think other guests thought it was pretty cool too....I think it was the most original way to package a gift. I would however change a couple of things....but only very minor....I forgot to add a tag (duh!)

Not sure when I will get to make another one, as I don't know anyone who is pregnant at the moment....but who knows right!

Some Odd Girl Digi Release....all now available!

This week the Some Odd Girls were showcasing the new digi stamps being released....and now they are ALL available HERE.

For my card I have used Winter Mae which I coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E47/E49

Eyes - B21/B23

Clothing - R37/R39/W5/W7/W9

The papers are all by Magnolia and I have layered them with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock, and I have added some AC grosgrain ribbon and an old bauble sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

So sorry I have not shown you these before, but after a migraine at the beginning of the week, and a sickness virus after....last week was a nightmare...thankfully I am feeling better, and getting back into my craft room.