SOG Holiday blog hop

Hello and Happy Holidays

 

Some Odd Girls is having their 3rd holiday blog hop and I'm joining in on the fun and you should to.

First off let me tell you that SOG has some of the most amazing, fun, cute images to work with. I won some of their clear stamps and a ton of their digi images and I love working with them.

 

Entering the blog hop is easy so head over to the SOG blog hop post

 

Here is my Holiday Card



 



Close-up of image


 

Details:pattern paper (My Mind's Eye : Christmas, Recollections : Naughty & Nice), flock (Martha Stewart), silver pen, stamped image (Ornament Tia) , colored with Copic Markers

 

 

Thanks for stoping by and have a scrap happy day

 

* Do something creative everyday *

 

Nicole

V's Sweet ideas December challenge

Hello and Happy December

I have to be honest this month sneak up on me so quickly. I can't believe it's December already.

Which means Christmas is right around the corner and I have been busy making Holiday cards. So look out for some Christmas post coming up very soon. I'm also hosting a few days of Custom Charming Crafts 25 days for December on facebook. Check out my projects on Dec 4th, 9th & 20th.

 

Now on to VSC Challenge # 6

Here is my DT card for Vanessa's Sweet Challenge

 

Theme : CHRISTMAS

Prize: $ 15.00 gift certifitcate to V's sweetidea store

(FYI there are a ton of great products in the store)

Deadline: December 30th 2012

 

Card detail: The pattern paper ( My Mind's Eye : all is bright ), red & white twine , May Arts cotton stripes - red, Red cardstock (recollections), Ranger stickles (silver), felt snowflakes, silver gel pen, & Happy Holidays sticker.

 

I really had fun making this holiday card and I hope you enjoy this card and also enjoy your hoilday season. Please head to the V's Sweet Challenge blog, so that you can see what the rest of the DT has created. Join in on the Christmas fun and remember you can win a fab shopping prize to the V's Sweet ideas shop.

 

Thanks for stopping by

 

* Do something creative everyday *

 

Nicole

V's Sweet ideas November Challenge

HELLO NOVEMBER

 

So I'm here with V's Sweet Ideas November Challenge.

 

PLEASE READ

But, first I want to send blessings and prays out to the families that were effected by Hurricane Sandy. Stay strong and continue to pray. My family is ok we are currently dealing with some household issues, but we are safe and our home is still standing. If you know any fellow crafts that have lost their crafting supplies during Sandy, please let me know. I would love to donate something to them. Its not much and I'm sure they have a ton of other things to deal with, but I know if it was me I would appreciate it. I couldn't image not being able to do something I'm so passionate about. Please email me at sweetdesignzz@yahoo.com with any information.

 

Now back to the CHALLENGE

This challenge was a ton of fun because I had a chance to work with some really cute digi images from Deasy Designs .

Check out their store, there images are too cute and they have a Nov coupon code going on now.

 

Now on to my DT project for November.......

I created this card using the My Mind Eyes Out Of the Blue (6x6 paper pack). I'm in love with this paper and I'm sad that I'm running out. I colored the images from Deasy Design w/ Copic Markers. The oval lacy is from a spellbinders die.

 

Love the washi tape, single burlpe, or twine CLICK HERE

Love this image of Aero Boy CLICK HERE

close up of my image

 

Don't forget to check out VSI Challenge blog to see all the awesome DT projects and get more details on the challenge.

Thanks for stopping by

* Do something creative everyday *

 

Nicole

Dance Layout

Hello,

 

I hope you had a great weekend. I'm in NYC and we are prepared for Sandy (STORM) to hit.My office will be closed tomorrow, so I'll start making my Christmas cards tomorrow.  I wanted to share a layout I completed at my Micheal's today while teaching my scrapbooking class.

Its a simple layout quick layout.

Full Layout

Close up 1

Close up 2

Details: Its a simple layout of my daughters 1st dance recital picture. I thought that this picture would look great with this Disney paper. The ticket from the show did not match the layout. I stickled the dressed on the princess's. Bling mesh around the dance poem.

 

Thanks for stopping by

 

* Do something creative everyday *

 

Nicole

Some Old Girl October challenge

Hey and Happy Monday. I hope you had a FAB weekend.

I'm here with my card of the Some Odd October sketch Challenge.

The challenge runs to the 31st so you have some time to join in on the challenge fun. It's also Kristy's (owner & designer of SOG) birthday month so she has a ton of giveaways on her blog and the Some Odd Girl blog going on this month. I think I've entered just about everyone so crossing my fingers :)  Beside the giveaways there have been a ton of tips and tricks on the blog this month from other crafters. So stop by for the crafting Some Odd Girl fun.

 

                                                   Below is the Sketch for the Challenge

 

 

On to my card which I created in honor of Kristy's bithday. I used the CowGirl Mea digi image which is so cute. I colored her up with Copic Markers. 

 

Supply details:pattern paper (Mind Eye's: market), silver cardstock (American Crafts), twine (from Vssweetideas store) , Birthday stamp (Hero Arts), Sizzix die (heart), Stickles (Ranger: silver)

 

 Close Up of the image

 

I hope you enjoy my entry

 

Thanks for stoping by and I love to read your comments.

 

* Do something creative everyday *

 

Nicole

Some Odd Girl is having a guest DT call

Hellooooooooo

I found out some amazing news on Monday.

Drum roll please..........

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Some Odd Girl is having a mini DT call and a guest DT call.

YAY

Now I'm sure they are going to get a ton of applications, but I have to be confidant in the talents and abilities that I have been blessed with and my love for stamping and Some Odd Girl products. Therefore I'm applying for both.

 

 I would make a great guest DT member because I have finally embrace the Odd Girl in me. I have to be honest I've always when bursting with creativity, a bubbly personality, and smiles. In high school is came out in the form of musical theater and after college it came out in the form of paper crafting. Now don't get me wrong my family and close friends have ALWAYS supported my craft, but I often thought I was different because of my likes and interests didn't often match the people around me.

I've always loved being creative, but it took a while for me say that I'm just some odd girl and that's OK.

Once I did that I found a ton of amazing crafters that I talk to, learn from and have bonded with.

        And when my passion for this craft grew, so did my skills.

So I feel that I'd make an awesome Guest DT/DT member for Some Odd Girl

 

Now here are my project's using Some Old Girl digi stamps.

All images are colored with Copic markers.

 

Hope you like what you see.

 

Thanks for stopping by and remember to follow your dreams and passions.

 

* Do something creative everyday *

 

Nicole

V's Sweet ideas October challenge

Hello

Happy Monday

HAPPY OCTOBER

 

I'm here with my first DT project with V's Sweet ideas.

First off I'd like to Thank Vanessa for asking me to join her DT. I'm so honored to be a part of this awesome design team.

Second it's October 1st can't believe that the summer is over already and fall is here. I'm so not ready for Halloween (look out for a ton of cute Halloween treats for my lil ones class coming soon)

So I received this cute lil lawn fawn stamp set in my DT package officially making this my last spring/summer card for the year. I have to be honest this was a challenge cause my mind has been set to fall and winter. But I pulled this Hello card together and I ended up loving it.

VSC

Challenge: Lawn Fawn products and embossing.

Deadline: 31st of October.

Prize: Super yummmy

Card details: pattern paper (Heidi Swapp: sugar chic, Lawn Fawn), stamp set (Lawn Fawn: lemonade),Twine (V's sweet ideas), Neon pick Washi tape (Heidi Swapp; neon), Copic marker ( #21), sizzix die (heart) glossy accents, washi tape.

Thanks for stopping by and head over to V's Sweet ideas to see all the awesome DT projects.

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

Some Odd Girl gate fold challenge

Hello All,

This is going to be a quick post cause its late. I did some Night Owl crafting and I'm glad I did cause I'm happy with the turn out.

Some Old Girl held a gate fold challenge and fibers challenge due to their Facebook Fun Day.

Card Details

Image: Pink Ribbon Mae

Coloring: Copic Markers (working on my coloring guys thinking about taking the next SOG Copic class)

Pattern paper (recollections), liquid pearls (onyx pearl), embellishments ( bling, flowers) , spellbinder die, My creative time (cupcake die)

Thanks for stopping by.

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

New crafty things are happening

Hey blogger,
I know it's been a while since my last blog, but things at going to change since I'm the newest DT member for V's Sweet ideas. I was a guest designer in August and jumped for joy when Vanessa asked me to join the team. She is super talented and has a really great store with greater deals. Vanessa has also started a line of digi images. So check out the store and her blog full of creative ideas and projects at : http://www.vssweetideas.com

Look forward to my 1st Design team project on October 1st.

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

VSC Digi Challenge (guest DT)

Good Morning crafters

I'm so excited to be sharing this post with you. I have a special challenge for you from V's sweetideas.

When Vanessa asked me to be a guest DT for August I jumped at the chance. I love working with awesome crafters.

When I found out what the challenge was I was even more excited because I love working with digi images.

Challenge details

* You may use either a bugaboo stamp image or your own digital stamp.

* Prize: 7 digital images from bugaboo.

* Project due by 8/31/2012.

Go to the VSC blog for more detail on this challenge and to check out the VSC awesome DT projects.

Now to my DT project:

I created a card with the super cute bugaboo digi image. When I saw the image I just had to create a under water scene.



CLOSE UP of underwater scene



Card details: digi image: bugaboo mermaid, emblishments (May Art ric rac green ribbon, rhinestones, sparkle glitter) cardstock (recollections: navy blue, black), pattern paper (Creative Imaginations Loolah), Copic markers.

Now it's time for you to grab your digi stamps and join in on this challenge.

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

V's celebration challenge

Hello and TGIF (post from my iPhone)

I'd like to share a card I creation for the V's sweet ideas special week challenge.

The challenge was to create a celebration card. So I whipped this gate fold card together featuring a La La Land stamp colored with Copic markers and some twine I bought from V's sweet idea shop. She has a great deal on a mix twine package. I also used Sizzix dies (hearts) and nestabling ( from want 2 scrap) With the Olympics right around the corner (GO Team USA) I thought red,blue, and white would be perfect for this card and a pop of pink bling.

Go check it out and also check out the cards from the DT and get inspired to create. The challenge ends on Sunday.
Link:
http://www.vssweetideas.blogspot.com

* Do something creative everyday *

Thanks for stopping by.

Nicole

V's sweetideas July challenge

Hello and TGIF

It has been a crazy work week and I'm so glad Friday is finally here. My creative mojo was off for like a week ( I think if was the work stress), but 2night I sat at my table and im loving what I started to create this evening. Sooo YAY.

Last week I did create a card inspired by V's sweet ideas challenge for the month of July. Vanessa as started an awesome challenge blog and has a cute wonderful store so check it out. The challenge theme is "summer fun".
Link below:
(http://vssweetideas.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-fun-vsc-1-challenge.html?m=1)

Card details:
I created a card featuring Stamping Anya from the greeting farm (luv that company). I used yellow pattern paper (Sassfass paper) and flowers in my card. I pretty much only use yellow/orange in the summer. The flowers are recollection. I colored stamping Anya with my Copic markers. The twine is from V's sweetideas shop.

Thanks for stopping by and join in one challenge. You have till the last day of July. Ohhhh and the prize is awesome.

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

Design Team update

Hey everyone and Happy Wednesday.
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather.

I have an awesome announcement.
I'm designing for Rina. YAYYYY I'm so glad to be working with this awesome talented gal. We actually meet on twitter during @scrapbookexpo #scrapchat. How weird is that.

Here is all of Rina's info (I'll be adding it to the sidebar this week)

Blog: http://mothershipscrapbookgal.blogspot.com

CM Shopping Website: www.mycmsite.com/rinagonzales

Facebook page: Mothership Scrapbook Gal

Twitter: @TheRinaGonzales

Look forward to some awesome challenges and head over to her blog to see my DT introduction post & a super cute card.

Thanks for stopping by.

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

Happy Father's Day

Hey,

I hope all the Father's out there had a wonderful father's day. I want to share the Father's day cards I made this year featuring the Lawn Fawn stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

Winnie the Pooh

Hey, I received an order for a birthday card using Winnie the Pooh and I wanted to share it with u guys. Hope you like it.

Thanks for stopping by.

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

1st Explosion Box

Hey, I hope your all having a great week. I wanted to share my first explosion box I created in honor of my lil Kay's 4th birthday last week.

I got the Explosion box idea from Charming Custom Crafts, she has a great tutorial on YT. I had a blast making this box for my daughters Hello Kitty themed birthday party. I just added some random things into the box like an image she colored and a cute pictures of her, and hello kitty cause I didn't want to the box to be all pictures. She loved it.

Project Details: Hello Kitty Pattern Paper, Cardstock, Die cut letters , numbers & flower (Die cut machine: Slice), hello kitty die cut (Cricut) foam crayon ( www.zibbet.com/MamiTurtlesEmbellies), embllishments : stickles, thickers, bling mesh, digital image (greeting farm), colored with color pencils by Kayla (3yrs old when colored that image), lace, flower (dollar tree)

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

MFT Challenge & CCC Challenge

Good Morning,

So I have entered a card in my 1st MFT ( My Favorite Things) Wednesday sketch challenge.

I had fun playing along with the sketch and tried to use some new colors. I don't have any MFT stamps or dies (on a budget), but i have a loooong wish list. I think their products are amazing and cant wait to create with them.

I also entered in the CCC (Custom Crafts Charming) Facebook challenge. CCC does weekend challenges every weekend. The theme of this challenge was PICKIN. Which means you can use the theme from any past challenge. So I choose the flower challenge.

CARD Detail: Pattern paper (K&Company), Cardstock (recollections), flowers (recollections), spellbinder die cuts, stickles (Distress: Broken China), Stamps colored with Copic Markers.

Have a great Sunday

* do something creative everyday *

Nicole

My creative time challenge

Hello and Happy Tuesday.

 I hope all the moms had a wonderful mom's day, I know I did.

Ok, so on to the good stuff below you'll find my card for the Throwback Thursday Challenge with My Creative Time

In honor of Emma's birthday (the owner of My Creative Time and a suppper talented crafter) the theme of the challlenge is Birthday. Click on the Throwback Thursady Challenge link for more details.

There is HUGE giveaway going on the My Creative Time and you have till May 18th to enter the challenge. So give it a try.

                                                                                 



Birthday Bears



Close up of the Birthday Bear card



CARD Details: Pattern paper ( Prima : madeline collections), cardstock ( Recollections), die cuts (spellbinder: Oval lace, cricut cartridge: Wild Cards), Emblishments: Brown roses, stickles, glossy accents, Teddy Bear foam die cuts (Mami Turtle's Embellies)

Mami Turtle's Embellies is a new zibbet store owned by Steffany (my bestest scrappy friend). She sales a ton of kool and unique foam die cut's in a variety of colors.

Check out her store

Thanks for stopping by and have a scrap happy day

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole



National Scrapbooking Day challenge

Hey, 

HaPpY NaTiOnAl SCRAPBOOKING DaY

I hope your having a great weekend. So I decided to play along with the Scrapbooksteals.com challenges. Which is an awesome company.

So first is Challenge # 3 - Sassy Springtime ( springtime colors including flowers in the layout )

1st Bike Ride

Close Up

Challenge # 4 - Stitch it up ( include stitching in your project ). In this layout I used my sew easy to create stitching so that it looks like the picture is hanging on a wall.

Destination Fun

I'm so glad that I got the chance to finally do some layouts. Cause it's been a while since I got some layouts out. I also did 2 other layouts that I'll.

show in another post.

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

First Scrap it girl challenge

Hello

and hope all is well. It's been a while since I've posted on my blog, but I'm back with a new sleeve card featuring Creative Memories products.

I'm entering this project into the Scrap it girl monthly challenge. The only rule for the challenge is to use creative memories products. So if you have some of their products in your stash there are 2 days left to end the challenge.

On to my card. So this is the first time I ever created a sleeve card, I got the idea from a YT video. I hope you enjoy this card.

Card details: pattern paper (creative memories), cardstock (recollections), digi stamp image ( greeting farm), stickers ( creative memories) dies (spellbinders), other (Copic markers, bling mesh, stickles)



A close up my colored digi stamped image. I colored her with Copic Markers.



Thanks for stopping by and check of the Scrap it Girl challenge which is being hosted by the super talented Rina this month.

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole

A look back on Easter

Hope your all having a great Saturday. I had a great Easter and wanted to share some pictures and projects from Easter.

Thanks for shopping by and have a scrap happy day

* Do something creative everyday *

Nicole