Wednesday January 2014 SOG Challenge

Happy New Year!

Wow 2014!  I can't believe it.  I just got used to writing 2013 and now I have to change again.  Do you make Resolutions?  I don't.  I just always have the idea to be the best that you can be at that time.  It seems to work for so I just keep it going.

Well, with a new month we have a new challenge over at Some Odd Girl!  This month's challenge is see how you use TAGS on your projects.  Here is a look at mine.

I started with my Core'dinations 110 lb. smooth cardstock and ran it through my Spellbinders embossing folder.  I then made a tag using some old scraps from Doodlebug.  I stamped my Some Odd Girl image (from the Sweet and Salty collection) and colored the adorable pretzel with my Spectrum Noir markeds.  For the salt I used some Glossy Accents and it turned out awesome.  I then stamped my sentiment and added some yummy ribbon from May Arts. 

Supplies
cardstock- core'dinations
paper- doodlebug
stamps- clear some odd girl
may arts
glossy accents

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I will be back tomorrow with a new project.  See you then.  Have a wonderful and crafty day!
mp

Monday Core'dination Christmas Tags

Happy Monday!
Did you have a nice weekend!  I sure did!  It was just nice knowing that I don't have school on Monday!  I was able to get a lot of tennis in.  I had my best match ever on Sunday!  I won in a 3rd set tie-breaker!  I think it was the best I have ever played.  I also did some relaxing!  I did not even set foot in my craft room.  It was really nice! LOL!!

Today I have some tags that I made using Core'dinations.  I made a set of three. 

Starting from left to right.  I first cut out a tag and only embossed the bottom half.  I then ran a strip through my crimpers and then sanded it.  Next I cut out a strip and used a punch.  I stamped my sentiment and then added some twine yummy twine.

For my second tag I started with a Core book mark and heat embossed some snowflakes.  I then got inky with some Tim Holtz inks.  To top it off I added a banner sentiment from Imaginisce and tied some solid twine!

For my third tag I started with some Core and sanded it.  I then took some white and tore it to create a snow bank.  I stamped my snowman on some of the yummy 110 lb. Core cardstock.  I then colored him with my spectrum noir markers.  Finally I stamped my sentiment and added some more yummy twine!

supplies
all cardstock- Core'dinations
stamps- Paper Smooches and Imaginisce
inks- Tim Holtz distress inks, hero arts, jenni bowlin, memento
twine- the twinery

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I will be back tomorrow with a new Core'dinations layout!  See you then.  Have a wonderful and crafty day!
mp

Wednesday TAWS Be Inspired #43

Hey Everyone,
 The new TAWS Be Inspired challenge was announced last week and it is an awesome one.  Here is the inspiration photo.

I fell in love with the colors. At first I was a bit stumped because I didn't have any stamps with snowflakes on them but then I remembered about the FREEBIES section from TAWS.  There are free digi stamps available so I checked them out and found the cutest mitten and a sentiment and I knew I had to use them.  I wanted to do something a but different with them soooo my mind was racing with ideas and then it came to me--- my Silhouette.  I turned the mitten into mittens with the print and cut feature.  I brought up the mitten in my Silhouette and then made a mirror image of it to have a pair of mittens.  I then printed them and cut them out.  I colored them with my spectrum noir markers using the colors in the photo.  

Next, I took my sentiment Joy and turned it into a digi cut file-- I know I just LOVED this idea.  The script was so pretty and now I could cut it and add it to my project.  So here is how my card turned out using the digi stamps turned into print and cuts and digi cut files.

For my base of my card I started with my Core'dinations and embossed it with my Spellbinders embossing folder.  Next I took the same color cardstock and cut out a tag in my Silhouette.  I added the red topper to match my sentiment.  I pop dotted my mittens and added a touch of twine.  Next, I added my sentiment and to finish the tag off I added some natural twine and a cute clothespin.  I then pop dotted it onto my card and called it a day!  I love how it turned out. 

supplies
cardstock- core'dinations
digi stamps- the alley way stamps
clothespin- recollections
spectrum noir
twine- the twinery and may arts

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I will be back tomorrow.  See you then.  Have a wonderful and crafty day!
mp

Tuesday SOG Welcome Baby

Happy Tuesday,
Are you ready for the new clear set reveal from Some Odd Girl.  It is called Welcome Baby and it just an awesome stamp set with wonderful sentiments. For my project I made a tag using the WElcome Baby sentiments along with the On Safari set from yesterday.  Here is a look at my tag.

For my tag I used the Oh Boy collection from Basic Grey.  I then stamped and colored my little lion (doesn't he remind you of little Simba from the Lion King?).  I colored him using my Spectrum Noir markers.  I then stamped my sentiment using the new set and then added some pearls from Doodlebug.  Finally I attached some velvet like cord from May Arts. 

Stop by the SHOP and pick this awesome set up.  I also have a new video on the Some Odd Girl blog! or you can see the video here!

Thanks for stopping by.  I will be back tomorrow with the third new clear stamp set- Little Loves!  See you then.  Have a wonderful and crafty day!
mp

Wednesday Core'dinations and Xyron are Teaming Up!

Happy Wednesday!

So many fun things are happening over at Core'dinations this month and we are kicking it off right with our first swap!  XYRON!!!

For my project I made a teacher gift tag and bag for my son's teacher.  I love to surprise my son's teacher.  I know how hard she works and I know how crazy my son can be so I like to surprise her with some little gifts throughout the year.

I have also made a video on how I made the tag and bag.

Supplies
Core'dinations Cardstock
Xyron Mega Runner
Xyron Sticker Creator
Sand it
Dust Buddy
May Arts Ribbon

Be sure to drop by the CORE'DINATIONS BLOG to leave a comment and you could win a Fabulous prize package!!

Thanks so much for stoping by today.  I will be back tomorrow with a new project.  See you then.  Have a wonderful and crafty day.
mp

Tuesday SOG Polar Cubsicle

Happy Tuesday!

If it is Tuesday than we know it is Digi Release Day for Some Odd Girl!.  When I saw the Polar Cub I just about flipped because this little guy is just about the cutest little guy ever!!!  For my project I wanted to mix things up just a bit and make a tag.  I used some October Afternoon and then enlarge the Polar cub and colored him with my Spectrum Noir markers.  I added some Stickles for his hat tassel and rim just to give him a bit of sparkle.  To finish it off I added some yummy twine from The Stringery and some wood veneer pieces!  I just adore him!!

Be sure to stop by the Some Odd Girl Shop and pick up this little cutie!

Thanks for stopping by today.  I will be back tomorrow with a new project.  See you then!  Have a wonderful and crafty day!
mp

Thursday SOG Tag

Happy Thursday!

Last week over on the Some Odd Girl Forum there was a challenge to make a tag using one of the SOG stamps.  I decided to make a birthday tag.  I colored my image using my Spectrum Noir markers and cut him out on my Silhouette.  I then made my tag using some scraps from and Echo Park boy's collection.  I think it is over 2 years old but I have saved every little bit of it.  I then made a banner using my Silhouette.  Finally I added some yummy twine from The Stringery!  This was so fun and it came together rather quickly!

supplies
paper, stickers- echo park
stamp- SOG
twine- the stringery
Silhouette

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I will be back tomorrow with a new project.  See you then!  Have a wonderful and crafty day!
mp

Friday Stamping Shack and Moxxie

Happy Friday!

Are you ready for the weekend?  Oh my I am!  This weekend is a bit quieter than last week- thanks goodness!  Saturday we have Jack's basketball game and then on Sunday I have my tennis lesson (just a lesson!).  I am hoping to get some crafting time in.  I have a lot of odds and ends that I need to get done so hopefully I can squeeze in the time!

Today's post has 2 projects that I made combined. I used the awesome Moxxie Bake Shoppe collection to make an adorable little box using my Silhouette.  I don't know about you but I love to give my co-workers some homemade goodies when I made them and this collection is just perfect for it.  I also made an adorable tag and Included an Image from The Stamping Shack.  I just love this little girl.  I colored her with my Spectrum Noir markers and to top of f the tag I used some of the coordinating stickers and some yummy twine from The Stringery!

supplies
paper, stickers- moxxie
stamp- the stamping shack
button-?
markers- spectrum noir
twine- the stringery

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you have a wonderful and crafty weekend.  I will see you back here on Monday!
mp

Thursday Gift Bag and Tag

Happy Thursday,

Jack had a birthday party to go to and I needed to make a gift bag and tag.  I broke into my stash and came up with the the awesome Echo Park Boy collection.  This collection is VERY old but I keep all my scraps.  For the bag I layered some pattern paper-- 

For the tag I used an October Afternoon monster stamp and colored him with my spectrum noir markers.  I also made a cute tag from Paper Trey ink.  I added them to a basic tag and I was done!  It all came together in about a 1/2 hour.  I totally love it when it comes together so easily!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I will be back tomorrow with a new project.  See you then!  Have a wonderful and crafty day!
mp

Tuesday SS Challenge - Child's Play

Happy Tuesday!
Did you make through Monday?  Mondays are so hard for me- getting up again at 4:45 am, not seeing the kids till 3:30 in the afternoon etc.  but I get used to it once the week marches on- Mondays are just rough!

Today over at The Stamping Shack there is a brand new challenge!  The challenge is Child's Play- Make a project that is for a child!  You don't have to have a one of The Stamping Shack's digi stamps to play along.  You can use any stamp! You can see all the details HERE!

For my project I used Oscar with a Plane.  I love this little guy and he is just perfect for my birthday tag I made.  Michael has a birthday party to go to and I thought this would be perfect to add the bag.  For my tag I colored Oscar with my Spectrum Noir markers and I used some old Echo Park paper to embellish my tag. I then added some yummy twine and chevron ribbon from The Stringery!

supplies
digi stamp- The Stamping Shack
markers- spectrum noir
clear stamp- hero arts
ink- hero arts
paper-echo park
ribbon and twine- the stringery
button- paper trey ink

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I will be back tomorrow with a new project.  See you then! Have a wonderful and crafty day!
mp