Patriotic Amelia

Hi All!

I decided to try a little experiment, no line coloring. I've seen this done a lot here lately and I adore how it looks. I used the new "Amelia School Girl" by Scrapper's Delights for my project:

I colored her with Copics (of course!) using  E000, E01, E02, E11, E51, E53, E55, E57, E15, E17, E19, R24, R27, R29, V28, B24, B26, B28, B000, N5, N7, N9 markers. (yes, I actually remembered the colors!) The print paper and stickers are all Bo Bunny and the pearl flourishes which are also colored with Copics (R29) are by Recollections.

I'm really please with how she turned out -it's harder than it looks but sooooo worth it!

I'd like to enter Amelia in the following challenges:

The Stamping Chef - Red, White and Blue Challenge
Simply Challenged Challenges - Red, White and Blue
Mema's Crafts July Challenge - Show your patriotism - Red, White and Blue
Stamp with Fun - Celebrate

Until Next Time!

OMG!

Hi All!

I thought I'd share this bright new image by Sassy Studio Designs with you today - TinkerSassy! I think Tink is pretty sassy already - but now she's even more so!

 

Apparently, I have a fixation with green here the last couple of projects.  She's a digi image of course, so I traced her wings onto some acetate, cut them out and Stickled them. I like the more transparent look on fairy wings. The print paper is Bo Bunny and the "OMG" sentiment is a Studio G stamp.

Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring a couple of great challenges, both are fantasy themed. One is at Glitter N Sparkle and the other is Hobbycutz. Check them out and create your own fantasy themed project!

I'd also like to enter this in the following challenges:

Card Makin Mamas - Monochromatic
365 Cards - Overlapping Elements
Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark
Ruby's Rainbow - Things with Wings

Until Next Time!

E-Meow - Too Cute!

Hi All!

It's new release time with Scrapper's Delights! Janice has created a new collection call E-Meow. Not only are there images of these little cuties, but there's also digi papers and sentiments! I used one of the digi paper designs for the background and outlined the little skulls with Copics. E-Meow Minxy is also colored in Copics (if ya hadn't guessed).

Now join us in our hop! Leave a comment and you could win the above image - and she is soooo cute! Here's the hop list:

Scrapper's Delights http://scrappersdelightspapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
Ami http://littlemayscards.blogspot.co.uk/
Kelly http://kamscraftyplace.blogspot.com/
Jodi www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com
Kim http://itsallaboutcrafting.blogspot.com/
Leona www.cardsbyleona.wordpress.com
Tracey http://mowbraydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/
Carolyn http://grandmacarol46580.blogspot.com/
Trisha http://craftygrannyscraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/
Valou http://lafeerieduscrap.blogspot.co.uk/
Scrapper's Delights http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

The Scrapper's Delights site has a few freebies as well as a look at the new releases as well as exclusive images available thru Whimsy Stamps. We also have a coupon that can be used in the Scrapper's Delights store:

I hope your as inspired as I am!

I'd also like to enter Miss Minxy in the following challenges:

Art with no Boundries E-zine - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Blogger's Network - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant - Washi Tape
Crafty Boots Challenges - Use a Stamped Character
Bearly-Mine Challenges - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Addicted Stamps and More - Make Your Mark

Until Next Time,

Give me a squeeze!

Hi All!

Jodi here with bringing you a bright Spring project - which is ironic because Spring has yet to be sprung here in Ohio. I used an image from the CU Digital Stamp Honey collection, there are several poses to choose from - all totally adorable.

The card base is by Hampton Art and the print paper is by DCWV. I color coordinated my paper flowers with her outfit by coloring them with Copics. I used YG03, YG05, YG07, YR00, YR02, YR04 (I also used this on the flowers), Y02, Y04, Y08, E000, E01, E02, E11, BG02, BG11, BG13, BG15, E51, E53 and E55. Shew! I remembrered them all!

If you haven't had the chance, stop by the store and check out all the gorgeous images Janice has available at Scrapper's Delights plus she now has exclusive images available at Whimsy Stamps!

Keep an eye out on my blog May 1st - there's gonna be another new release blog hop for Scrapper's Delights. Can't wait til you see these cuties....

I'd also like to enter this in the following challenges:

 Addicted to Stamps and More! - Make Your Mark
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes
 Creative Belli Blog - Spring
Creative Moments - Spring
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Challenges!!! - Polka Dots
Shelly's Images - April Showers Bring May Flowers

Have a great weekend!

Until Next Time,

New Release Blog Hop

Hi All!

I've got some super exciting news about Scrapper's Delights! In case you didn't see it on my facebook page, Scrapper's Delights now has exclusive images for Whimsy Stamps! How cool is that? Miss Janice has some absolutely adorable new images she's created just for Whimsy. I used Anna-Mae (get it?!) with bunny ears for my project:

 

I just adore Janice's anime characters! Now, make sure to leave a comment on my blog because you could win this image. 

Here's the hop line-up:

Scrapper's Delights  - http://scrappersdelightspapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1

Ami  - http://littlemayscards.blogspot.co.uk/
Jo  - http://jolo3693.blogspot.com/
Kelly  - http://kamscraftyplace.blogspot.com/
Jodi  - www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com
Kim  - http://itsallaboutcrafting.blogspot.com/
Agnes - http://thecraftspace.blogspot.co.uk/
Leona  - www.cardsbyleona.wordpress.com
Tracey - http://mowbraydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/
Laurie  - http://lauriescraftingblog.blogspot.com/
Carolyn  - http://grandmacarol46580.blogspot.co.uk/
Trisha - http://craftygrannyscraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/
Valou  - http://lafeerieduscrap.blogspot.co.uk/
Scrapper's Delights  - http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk

 

As if that's not enough, we also have a coupon for you to use in the Scapper's Delights store:

I'd like to enter Anna-Mae in the following challenges:
Artistic Inspirations - Easter/Spring
Creative Creations Challenges - Easter/Spring
Paper Makeup Stamps - Anything Goes
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Marker POP Challenge - Anything Goes
Victorine Stamps - Stripes& Dots


Now as if that isn't enough, I've also done a project for Ms. April's Bombshell Challenge for Bombshell Stamps. This month's challenge is to create a monochromatic tag. I love tags! Here's what I came up with:

I think it looks ghostly. I used the Mi Amor set by Bombshell Stamps, Distress Inks and Distress Paint on the one. The trinkets hanging from the ribbon are also Tim Holtz. Unfortunately, my camera wasn't cooperating, so it may be hard to see some of the details, but I still love it.

You too can join in the challenge by linking your project on the Bombshell Blog for a chance to win a prize!

I would like to enter my Mexican beauty in the following challenges:
Love to Create Challenge Blog - Tag Your It!
My Craft Spot - Tags
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes!

Enjoy! And Until Next Time...

Lucky

Hi All!

I know St. Patrick's Day is over, well technically, I did do this project on St. Patrick's Day. Does that count? Anyway, I on an Oz kick thanks to Lindsay and her fab designs in the Sassy Studio Designs new release so I used Oz the Great and Powerful herself in this one. Yes, herself. I like she made Oz a chic. :-)

She does look a little off kilter, but I really surprised I could get it to stay still without rolling away. Actually her outfit has more of a greenish tint in person. Unfortunately, I couldn't get things to cooperate. I know, gripe, gripe, gripe. I used my Wizard of Oz Graphic 45 paper once again (love it!), can't be helped, it's the perfect green. I colored her with Copic and tried something a little different with her hat and clothes. (Justin Timberlake's "Suit and Tie" was stuck in my head the whole time I was working on this. Anyway...) I started out coloring them with C5, C7 and then I used G99 and C9 then blended it all together and then went over the entire outfit etc. with G21. I think it has a sort of flannel look to it now. Her skin is E00, E02 and E11; hair is C9, C7, B24 and B000. Look at that! I remembered.

I'd like to enter her in the following challenges:
Fetch-a-Sketch Challenge 46
Speedy Fox and Friends - Green
Digi Galore - St. Patrick's Day
Sandy's Crafty Creations - Anything Goes using Shades of Green
The Crafter's Cafe - Green and/or St. Patrick's Day
Milk and Coffee Challenge - Go Green

Well that's it for now - Happy Belated St. Patty's Day!

Until Next Time,

Red and Gold

Hi All!

Christine Garner, who is February's Pin-Up, has issued this color challenge.

Use Red and Gold to create a fabulous project using your Bombshell Stamps. You're not limited to Valentine's Day creations, but if you're feeling the love, go for it!

Remember to share your creation here on the forum AND on Bombshell's Blog for a chance to win your choice of a free set.

I chose the Butterfly Queen for my set. After this month's over I'm gonna have to refill my red Copics!

 

I have fallen in love with glittery washi tape - this is by American Crafts.

And before I forget, Bombshells having a Guest Design Team Call!
It's time to select the next six Bombshell Pin-ups (Guest Design Team members)!

Each Pin-up receives a free set of stamps, a generous discount to Bombshell's store, will be featured on Bombshell Stamps' website and blog, sets our monthly challenge, and shares four (4) items (cards, scrap layouts, altered art) during her month.

If the Pin-up rocks her guest design gig, she'll be asked to join the Bombshell Girls (our Design Team).

Please send an email containing the following information to: designteam@bombshellstamps.com

1. Name:

2. Address:

3. Email:

4. Phone number:

5. Blog or website address:

6. Links to any online galleries you may have:

7. Related forums/message boards that you like to visit and participate (we do NOT need your forum nickname):

8. Three (3) items -- cards, altered items, or scrapbook layouts using stamps as the main focus. Your submissions don't need to be brand new and do not need to have Bombshell Stamps used, but should not have been published or submitted for publication for a printed or online magazine. However, if you do have Bombshell Stamps, please use them!

9. Please note if you are a current or past design team member for any other companies. (We do not expect you to work solely for us).

10. Please tell us a few words about what you like about stamping and why you'd like to become a Bombshell Stamps design team member.

All applications must be received by 12:00am PDT on March 14, 2013 New design team members will be contacted by March 20, 2013.

Busy, busy, busy!

Until Next Time,

Ms. October's Challenge

Alex Lundgren is Ms. October and she set this month's challenge, which is "Halloween Bling"!!! Here's what she had to say about it:

The challenge for the month of October is to create with your Bombshell stamps and include some bling, sparkle, shimmer and shine in the Halloween colors of black, orange, green or purple. Your creation does not need to be Halloween themed however. In fact, even better if it isn't! Most of all, HAVE FUN and show us what you create, using the InLinkz tool!

So, that said, here's my take on the challenge: 

I took as close up because I wasn't happy with the way the bling showed up on the full pic. Still doesn't show it off very well. At any rate, I used Butterfly Queen and colored her up mostly with Copics, then add all the little blingy bits to her outfit and crown. The rhinestone flourishes are also colored with YR16 and the stones on her hips are colored with V17 so it all matches nicely. I figure I can be a Halloween card or NOT! LOL. The skirt bit is colored with V12, V15, V17 and then I went over it with the Lilac Sipca. Her shoe is G09 and I went over that too with a Green Spica.

All righty, now it's your turn! Get blingy with it and submit your design at the Bombshell Blog - you could win a stamp set!

Have a Fang-Tastic Day!

Until Next Time,

 

Autumn Hues

Hi All!

Guess what! That's right it's time for a new Kenny K's Krafty Krew Challenge! This week our theme is Autumn Hues - I have to say this has been one of my favs so far, I love, love LOVE fall! I used Madison Attitude from the Glamour Gang Collection. I thought she need to be doing her fall couture shopping - in Paris of course!

Print paper is by Reminisce and she colored with Copics.

Your mission if you choose to except it is to use Autumn hues and leaves in your creation. Play along with us by adding your design to the Kenny K's Krafty Krew blog and you can win fabulous prizes! Our sponsors this week are of course:

The prize from Kenny is the winner's choice of 5 digi's.

And our second sponsor is

For more information on new releases from Marianne Design please follow them on

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/mariannedesignbv

Twitter! https://twitter.com/#!/mariannedesign

Hope to see your creations! Have fun and good luck!

Until next time,
Jodi :-)

Technique Tags and Copic Class

Hi All!

Welcome to the beginning of the school year! (At least for us....tomorrow!) I wanted to give you a quick update and a visual of my upcoming September classes.

First we have our super fun Technique Tags, Tuesday, September 4 at 12:30 or 6:00. We will be using a technique with the Distress Ink re-inkers to do a layered spritzing tag and creating a stamped emboss on our other tag.

September's Copic class will be butterflies - this will involve blending 2 colors together. It's a beautiful technique for butterflies, flowers, sunsets or skies. Practice your flicking/feathering technique - it will be beneficial to your blending.

Colors used: YG01, YG03, BG01, BG02, V12, V15, RV13, RV14. The evening class will be Monday, September 10 @6:00 and the afternoon class will be on Tuesday, September 11 @ 12:30.

As if that's not enough, Scrap Pink is back! Woo Hoo! This year we will have this fun crop from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Brookville Community Center, Saturday, September 29th! Join us for a fun day out with friends and help a good cause. All money will stay local this year!

Give us a call at Scrap 'N Friends to sign up for a class or for more information.

Until next time!
Jodi :-)

Sun Sea & Sand

Hi All!

Woo-Hoo! It's time for another Kenny K's Krafty Krew Challenge! This time it's Sun, Sea & Sand...we would like to see your Beach, holidays and summer fun or maybe add some sand to your creations. Here's my contribution for this week:

I used "Lil Pirate" from the recent Myths and Maidens release, colored with Copics. (but of course!)

Zip on over to the Krafty Krew blog check out fabulous creation by the rest of the design team and linkz your own creation - you could win fabulous prizes!

This weeks first sponsor is Kenny K's Downloads

The prize from Kenny is the winner's choice of 5 digi's.

And our second sponsor is

and this weeks winner will also receive this prize from

Marianne Designs

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/mariannedesignbvmariannedesignb

Twitter! https://twitter.com/#%21/mariannedesignmariannedesign

Have fun! I can't wait to see what you create!

Until next time,

Jodi :-)

Banners, Pennants and Bunting Plus New Release!

Good Morning all you krafty people out there in blogland! I have 2 fabulous things for you today...wait for it.... a new Kenny K's Krafty Krew Challenge AND a Kenny K New Release! Woo Hoo!

The challenge and the new release go hand in hand because the Krafty Krew used images from the new release in out projects this week. The challenge: use flags, pennants, banners or bunting in your creation. The new release: from Kenny's

collection. Check out the Kenny K's Krafty Krew blog to see all the great images in action.

Here's mine using "Happy Hour"

Remember, you can get in on the fun too and win fabulous prizes from

and

Add your creation using the linkz at the end of the blog. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Until next time,
Jodi :-)

Iconic

Good Morning All!

It's time for the Bombshell Stamps Hump Day Blog Hop! (Insert trumpets here) The July hop theme is called "Iconic." So you will need to break out those fabulous, teeny weeny stamps that come with all of your sets and use them as your focus. You'll be able to use 1 large image too, but let's keep it as 1 (feel free to use none!). The focus is on all of the little icons.

Now, for my creation, I did use those little icons - I stamped the star from the "Bombshell Angel" set on glassine and used it in the background, the boots are from  "Western Gal" (okay, they're not teeny...) and the horse is from "Wild Horses". (my "big one")

Okay, now it's your turn! We have 11 fabulous stops this month, check out all the gorgeous creations and leave some love!

Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com
Laura: http://craftylittlewoman.blogspot.com/
Torrey: http://left-field-studio.blogspot.com/
Sparkly Engineer Mary: http://sparkly-train.blogspot.com/
Stempelientje: http://stempelientje.blogspot.com
Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com
Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com
Jodi: http://www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com/ - You Are Here!
Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/ - Next Stop :-)
Kim: www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com

Until Next Time,
Jodi :-)

Get Sporty!

It's time for this week's Kenny K Kraft Krew Challenge! Get Sporty - using active themed stamps. I of course choose Hockey (he's part of the All-Starz collection) for mine, however it's not hockey girl this time! Ha, Ha! I honor of the LA Kings winning the Stanley Cup, I tried to make his jersey look like theirs, although he's covering up where the logo is. Just play along. LOL I think all he's missing is a beard.

I did a close-up on him because I used some cool stuff we'd just gotten at the store (plus I wanted everyone to see his black eye) - Goosebumps. I embossed the background with a Tim Holtz embossing folder, added Distress Ink etc. and then sprayed it with the Goosebumps to give it a glossy, icy kind of look. I could have some serious fun with this stuff. The farther you are from your work you spray it, the more speckled it is.

You too can play along with us at take the challenge! When you've finished your project just add your link (image only please) to the linkz and you could be a winner! Can't wait to see what you create!

 This week is sponsored by of course,

and

And our second sponsor is Susie Little!
This is Susie looking rather youthful at 18

Her 40th birthday is later this week so wish her a great one!

 Have a creative week eh!

Until Next Time!
Jodi :-)

Up!

Good Morning Ya'll!

It's time for to show off August's Copic Class. Holy cow were has the summer gone?! We'll be working on creating semi transparent balloons on this cute stamp by Stampendous. For record, I think the kiddo looks like a boy, but I've heard a few people say they thought it was a girl. Since we tend not to have many boy themed stamps, I'm sticking with boy. :-)

The colors I used this time are E000*, E01* E02*, E13*, E15*, E17*, B00*, B02*, R81, R85, YG03, YG09, YR04 AND YR07.

Now, I know some of you signed up at the July class. At 2 o'clock in the morning I suddenly realized I had the wrong date on both the coloring directions and sign-up sheet. Class is Tuesday, August 14 at either 12:30 or 6:00. If you'd like to take the class or if you would just like the kit and markers because you can't make class, give a buzz at Scrap 'N Friends at 833-2600 and we'll get you all taken care of. Remember markers and stamps used for class are 20% off.

Hope to see you there!

Until Next Time,
Jodi :-)

Let's Hear For The Red, White and Blue!

Hi All!

This is my first offcial Kenny K's Crafty Krew post! Yeay! Our theme this challenge is "Raise Your Flag" - create a project using the colors of your flag! I of course used the ol' red, white and blue and the gorgeous digi "Fourth of July" by Kenny K.(part of a min-release release now available).

 

Come on, ya know you wanna play along! Link up your creation (photo only) to the challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Krew and you could win some fab prizes!

 

This week's challenge is sponsored by

The prize from Kenny is the winner's choice of 5 digis.

 

My Mums Craft Shop will be giving this weeks winner
a fabulous £10.00 gift voucher.

Also, check out the new release:

I can't wait to see all the great creations!

Until Next Time,
Jodi

Bombshell Hippity Hop Baby!

It's time for the Bombshell Stamps Hump Day Hop! We'll be hoppin the last Wednesday of the month, so check back, it'll be something different every time! This month's hop is HUGE! We have 17 amazing stops for you to take.

On April 22, 1923, a star was born. A star that we all know. A star that, without her, Bombshell Stamps may not even exist (if I may be so presumptuous). Who is it? None other than Bettie Page. What better month to pay homage to the Pin-Up Queen herself than the month of her birth? So for this hop, I want you to give Ms. Page some love. Make a project, any type of project, using her as inspiration. There are thousands of images to view, lots of quotes she has said, and others have said about her. Here are some photos of Ms. Page.

So now that you've seen her...let's see what kind of inspiration the participants have gotten from Bettie Page! Here's my take:

I used the "Bombshell Angel" set for my "Bettie" and colored her with Copics (of course!). The print paper is Black & Kraft Zebra by Canvas Corp. I used Karen Foster "Loopy Brads" for the corset look.
This was such fun, please stop by the other hoppers and leave some love!

Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/

Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Mary G.: http://www.mystampinhide-away.blogspot.com

Laura: http://craftylittlewoman.blogspot.com/

Susie: http://whiteribboncards.blogspot.co.uk

Rachael (Etsy Ketsy): http://rachaelshandmadedesigns.blogspot.com/

Jennie: http://piratejennie.blogspot.co.uk/

Jodi (Elam): http://www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com/

Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com

Emily: http://bombshellemsartisticexpressions.blogspot.com/

Torrey: http://left-field-studio.blogspot.com/

Kim: www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com

Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/

Theresa: http://mommameasfavoritethings.blogspot.com/

Stempelientje: http://stempelientje.blogspot.com/

Mary (Sparkly Engineer): http://sparkly-train.blogspot.com/

Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com 

So get hopping! You have a lot of places to go, so don't waste a moment! Let's celebrate the beautiful and inspiring woman that is Bettie Page! 

Until Next Time!Jodi ;-)

Howdy Ya'll

Howdy!
As you may or may not have noticed, there's a couple of new badges on my blog. One I'm particularly proud of - I have been asked to be a Guest Design Team member for Bombshell Stamps, which makes me a pin-up (love that!)! I get to be Ms. August! Woo Hoo! You really must, must, must check them out. Especially if you like retro, pin-ups or tattoos. They're all so fun! I've used their stamps (it was actually a digi) before, my "I miss you" card with the geisha. This card was created using "Western Gal" and "Wanted Poster". The background is the blended spritz and flick technique using Distress Inks.
The Copic recipe is as follows:
Skin: E000, E01, E02
Scarf: BG10, BG13, BG15
Hat: E51, E53, E53
Wanted Poster Parchment: E40, E42, E44
Rope: E30, E31, E33
Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
Jodi

Time For Tea

Good Morning!
Ahhhh, It's spring break here! A bit of a bummer for me because I still have to work and I'm not getting to "play" as much as I'd like with the little diva-girl, but she's been very understanding and we took a nice long hike yesterday and had a great time.

Speaking of time, it's challenge time! This week's SST challenge was to create anything but a card. Totally out of my comfort zone, but I did it! I created this little pocket to but a sachet of tea in. I used my Basic Grey Sizzix pocket die and finally used by Tim Holtz Rosette die. (I actually made about 5 of the little buggers, it was so fun!) I used the Mother's Day Tea Pot digi from Sweet Stamping Treats, the print paper is by American Craft and colorized some paper flowers. I used Y21, Y23, Y26 and there's a little B93 in there as an accent. I probably should've taken a closer picture of the teapot itself - I colored it and when I was done I stamped a pattern on it with Colorless Blender. This was a very cool, easy technique I learned on the Copic marker website.
1. Color the image are that you want to use this technique on. Unless you want to do it on the entire image only color the part you're going to stamp on. Darker colors work better too.
2. Put some Colorless Blender on a sponge or in my case I used a foam blending square. Don't use a piece of felt or other cloth, the solution will dry up too fast.
3. "Ink up" your pattern stamp with the colorless blender and stamp it on the colored area. The longer you hold it there the more the color will be "pushed away" and the more bleached out it will look. (I used an "inchy" stamp by Inkadinkadoo.)
4. You can leave it as is or color it in with another color and not have to worry about the colors blending. After you're done you just continue to finish coloring the rest of the image. Since mine is yellow, its a bit more subtle, but it gave it a nice painted China look.
Give it a try, it's a lot of fun!
Until next time,
Jodi