Submitting time for the Some Odd Girl DT

Down to the wire....that is normally NOT me. I am a planner and like to work ahead of time. But this summer has gotten away from me! Seriously where did August go?????

The submissions for the SOG DT is September 1 midnight. (here is the application info). Go apply!

First of all I was going to use the Turkey digi for my submissions, but when I saw this OWL I knew I needed to have him!!!! I bought one for my craft bestie too! SERIOUSLY! HOW CUTE IS HE!

Here is what I sent in:

Card 1: Hoo-Hoo-Hooray

Recipe—

Solid Paper: White-Neenah, Kraft-Papertrey Ink

Pattern Paper: Basic Grey

Ink: Black-Momento, Grey-Papertrey Ink

Stamp: Some Odd Girl-Owl Days

Other: Vintage Seam binding, sewing, Copics and pop-dots. 

 
Card 2: What a Hoot

Recipe—

Solid Paper: White-Neenah, Kraft-Papertrey Ink

Pattern Paper: Echo Park and Handmade Chevrons

Ink: Black-Momento, White-Papertrey Ink

Stamp: Some Odd Girl-Owl Days

Other: Watercolor crayons, Twine, enamel dots, washi and a Paper Bakery Flair


Card 3: Happy Wedding

And then I needed a third to send it, so I chose the Wedding gnomes.
I chose this one because, I took regular gnomes and made them into a wedding couple. It was apropos.  My cousin (who got married) had their reception at the The Happy Gnome in St. Paul. I really like how this card came out.

Recipe—

Solid Paper: Cream-Neenah, Red-Papertrey Ink

Pattern Paper: Studio Calico

Ink: Black-Momento

Stamp: Gnomes- Stampin' Up

Other: OA Letter Stickers, Pearl, SU Die, Spellbinders die, ribbon, pop-cots, Copics, sewing and Vintage Black Twill

Wish me luck on the Some Odd Girl DT! 

Organizing that paper pile over on the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog!

 

Dealing with the P word today......PAPER—it's a bad word. It is a messy necessity.

I will show you how I organize SCRAPS, 12x12, 8x8, 6x6 and 8.5x11

I will leave you today with this card featuring stamps from these two awesome sets. I also tested out my new LYRA Aquacolor crayons. I am getting used to them (a little).

Recipe—

Solid Paper: White-Neenah, Black-Archivers

Ink: Black-Momento, Green-AMuse Studio

Stamp: Sweet Stamp Shop-Spin Me and Fall Gratitude

Other: Bakers Twine, Copics, Watercolor Crayons and Chic Tags

Card entered in blog challenges at:
The ABC Challenge Blog
Little Red Wagon
NutCrafters 

Copic storage and some new fun finds.

I use an old industrial utensil holder from a dishwasher. I found it at one of the thrift stores I shop. Don't remember which one. It works perfectly. It is divided into 8 sections and has handles. But, as you see it is getting pretty full. I might have to change storage pretty soon.

Here is another one I found online that would work well too.

I also got my order from Product Performers and A Muse in the mail on Friday.

New stamp sets from A Muse.

Fun paper pads, ribbon and tape.

Washi tape from Cosmo Cricket

Copic Certification

Copic Certification is finally coming back to Minnesota!

On September 16th I am taking off a day from work to become

Copic Certified! I can't wait! I love Copics so much I just

want to be able to use them to further my cards and scrapbook pages.

I am always wanting to learn just one thing that I never knew before.

Pile It On Challenge #7 Get Well Soon

I used this great stamp (Cowboy) from 2CuteRubberStamps.
Isn't he just adorable.
This is truly one of my favorites :).
Heidi has a lot of wonderful designs,
you won't be able to choose just one.

Challenges for me:

• Pile It On - Get Well Soon
• Creative Card Crew - Get well soon
• Stampavie and More - Get well soon
• Paper Cutz - Get well
• Cute Card Thursday - Metal
• Little Paper Shop - Distressing
• Die Cuts R Us - No designer papers
• Banana Split Sunday - Create stamped background
• Cupcake Craft Challenges - Keep it simple
• Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge - Create your own designer paper
• Flourishes - All About Me- using your favorite technique, product or color (Copics)

Recipe:
Solid Paper- PTI, and Grunge paper
Stamps- 2Cute (cowboy) and All Night Media (woodgrain)
String, Copics, Computer fonts and a Brad (unknown maker)

Please join us this week at Pile It On! you'll have fun playing along,
who knows you might even win Top Three Scoops.

Copic Storage Before and After

Before:

(I had to improvise on my Copic storage using an old VCR tape holder with a cardboard wedge under them to keep them from falling out.

But as you can see not all my stamp pads fit in it anymore. And who doesn't ever buy more stamp pads? Not me! I need room for expansion.)

After!

Love it!

I was on a blog that I frequent and I came upon this great storage made specially for Copics! I don't have that many yet, but now I have room for when my collection grows. But as you can see you can store other things besides the Copics in them. The great things is that the shelves are slightly tilted back so the markers stay in the cubbie.

Please give Tami a visit at Studio 3 Solutions (her husband's the one who's making them, right here in the USA!). And they are really affordable. If you visit, please tell Tami "Hi" for me.