Trick or Treat with the Odd Girls

Happy Halloween!  Over at Some Odd Girl we've been celebrating ODDtober Fest all month long and today we have a fun blog hop for you to partake in!

*Doorbell Rings**

Welcome to our annual Trick or Treat with the Odd Girls! 

Our hop is full of spooktacular Tricks and Treats. Don’t worry, the tricks won’t be too scary. And just like trick or treating for candy, you don’t want to skip any house, or blogs in this case. Every stop along the way will have (crafty) tricks for you but you won’t get the treats unless you are a good trick or treater and stop at every house and leave your comment. 

Kristy challenged us to use an image in an unexpected way or for an unexpected occasion.  Are you ready to see how far the team has taken that directive?!?!

I used Big Kiss Kody and Mae for my card.  Mae knows what she wants and she's going for it!  I love the surprised look on Kody's face and I thought, wow, imagine if Mae was a vampire!  I colored her skin in pale grays, her hair in black with blue undertones, and added that little red trickle of blood from the corner of her mouth.  I think that is a valid reason for Kody to look startled, maybe bordering on alarmed!  Lol

Products Used

Some Odd Girl Big Kiss Kody and Mae digi image

La-La Land Crafts dies - Bats, Frightful Fence, String of Hearts, Stitched Nested Hearts

Sizzix Tim Holtz Drip Edge Thinlits die

Martha Stewart Blood Splatter punch

Copics Used

Mae

Skin-C0, C2, C3, B93

Hair-N4, N6, N8, B91

Dress/Shoes-R35, R37, R39, R89

Kody

Skin-E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20

Eyes-YG93, YG95

Hair-E71, E74, E79

Shirt-B91, B93, B95, B99

Pants-E53, E55

Shoes-E55, E57

Up next is Elisa!  Be sure to leave those comments along the way!

But BEWARE!  Don't stray too far from the path!  You never know what might befall you!  Muahahaha!  No, seriously, here is our hop order for you so you don't get lost…

Some Odd Girl blog
Alexis 
Christa    
Martine 
Rose  
Yani
Krista
Regan (you are HERE)
Elisa
Susanne
Cristina    
Melissa    

You can Trick or Treat with us through midnight EDT on November 3rd.  Winners will be announced on November 5th.  Remember to comment at every stop, those who do will be rewarded with a special treat.

{hugs}
Regan

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: September New Release Blog Hop

Woo hoo!!! It's finally here! Today we are celebrating the ALL the stamps and INKS from the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Holiday Release!!!

ALL FOUR new clear stamp sets plus TWO new Krafty Kolours Hybrid INKS are available NOW in the Krafty Shop!  Click HERE to shop!

The design team (and guests) are having a blog hop!  Grab a nice hot (or cold) beverage, sit back and relax while you hop around and enjoy all the amazing creations!!

First up are the TWO brand new INKS... they are RUBY RED and ENCHANTING EMERALD!

And the perfect stamp set to go with them is HOLLY JOLLY ORNAMENTS by artist Melissa Baker-Nguyen!!

Next up are TWO new sets from artist Cheryl Grant... A CHAT WITH SANTA and GINGERBREAD KISSES!

And lastly is a super sweet set from artist Emilie Goulet....  MR & MRS CLAUS!!

ALL the new sets are NOW AVAILABLE individually BUT if you HAVE to have it ALL, there is also a SEPTEMBER Gimme Kimmies Kit which includes all FOUR of the new clear sets PLUS the two NEW INKS together and at a discount!

For the hop, I have made another card featuring Gingerbread Kisses!  This time I used the two adorable gingerbread cookie people!

Products Used

La-La Land Crafts dies - Lacy Hearts Border, Nested Frames Large

Copics Used

E13, E15, E17, E19, R22, R24,R27, R29, R83, R89, G02, G3, G05, G07, G09, BG15, Y28, N4, N6, N8

Huge thanks to Kim and the design team for having me along as a guest designer this month!

Happy hoppin' and happy shoppin'!

{hugs}
Regan

Make It Crafty: New Release Blog Hop

We're Celebrating Friendships with a Hot Cuppa and a fun Make It Crafty blog hop!  You should have arrived here from the lovely Sadia's blog.  (If you've gotten lost, the complete list is at the bottom of this post.)

One of my favorite past times with friends is sitting around, having a cuppa, and chatting.  I am more than happy to do this via social media (and often do) but it's hard to beat that face to face interaction with a friend.  Nothing is better than literally getting to LOL with a friend IRL.  You get to see their body language, facial expressions, and hand gestures, all while drinking way too much coffee!

I don't see my friends, near or far, nearly enough in my opinion.  So it's nice to be able to send them some love in the mail and that is where my cards come in!  There is nothing like receiving a handmade gift to remind you how special you are!  And I can tell you that giving them makes me feel pretty good too!

With that in mind this month we are releasing some awesome chipboard sentiments focused in friendship, coffee, and tea!  And thanks to artist Krista Smith there are some fabulous new release images to go along with them!  

Please join us on the hop and be inspired to win one of two fantastic prizes!

Be sure to leave comments along the way and Zoe will be picking a winner from two random posts!  Winners will be announced and contacted on Thursday, February 22nd so get hoppin'!

For my project, I printed Coffee and Yarn (the version without the yarn, bag, and glasses) a bit larger than I normally would and cropped her.  She was then colored with Copic markers.  All dies used are from La-La Land Crafts.  Here I've featured the following: Coffee Cup, Coffee Beans Heart, Napkin (from Spoon and Napkin set), Triangle Lace Border, Sunburst, Stitched Nested Circles, and Scallop Border.  And of course that gorgeous chippie is from Make It Crafty!  I also colored the sentiment with Copics, but there are so many options to choose from when finishing your chippies!  From Stickles to Glossy Accents to Distress Inks and more!  They are so fun to work with and you can find something perfect for every occasion by combing them with each other or with stamped sentiments!

Make It Crafty Products Used:

Coffee and Yarn

Best Friends Forever chipboard

Copic Markers Used:

Skin/Lips/Eyes-E000.E00, E04, E11, E21, R20, R22, R81, R85, B32, B34

Hair-E23, E31, E79

Clothes/Mug-B32, B34, YG61, YG95, R81, R83, R85

Now off with you to visit Marika and see what caffeinated goodness she has in store for you!

Here is the list of the blog hop in case you get lost along the way.  Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog for 10 chances to win!

Zoe

Delphine

Lucy

Nicoletta

Lou

Sadia

Regan (that's me!)

Marika

Deborah

Andrea

Happy Birthday, KennyK!

Today someone special is celebrating a milestone birthday...  The awesome and talented KennyK has hit the half century mark!  The BIG 5-0!  Naturally we, the Krew part of KennyK's Krafty Krew, could not let this day go by without fanfare and fuss!  So we decided to surprise Kenny with a blog hop in his honor!  We wanted him to know that we consider ourselves SO lucky to be a part of his team and to get to work with all of his amazing images! 

Visit each Krew members blog and leave a comment!  Then visit KennyK's Krafty Krew and leave some birthday wishes for the man himself, KennyK!  One lucky participant who has visited every blog will be selected for a special prize from our fabulous DT Coordinator (that's me)!  You have until September 25th to hop along!  

KennyK's Krafty Krew

Regan

Dawn

Annette

Nick

Rebecca

Erin

Vicky

Lucy

Rachelle

Olivia

Lisa

I used Rock Dude from the Rock Squad collection over at KennyKdownloads for Kenny's card.  I colored him with Copics and cut using Labels One Nestabilities (Spellbinders).  I selected a black and white zebra print paper (Canvas Corp) and used a pop of red with it.  I love when I get the chance to use the Accent It - Rock and Roll Die-namics (My Favorite Things)!  Here I incorporated the flames, star, guitar, and guitar pick.  The Steampunk border, Diamond Wire, and Wrought Iron Fence are all from La-La-Land Crafts.  Virtuoso Music from Memory Box was also used.  I added a Crossbones metal embellishment (Tim Holtz) and used glitter sticker alphabet and numbers to personalize the card.  The circle sentiment is from a Stampin' Up set called Circle of Friendship.     

Happy 50th, KennyK!!!  Hope you have a rockin' day!!!

Copics used: E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E31, E79, R20, R35, R37, R39, R89, Y28, B32, B34 

{hugs}
Regan

Saturated Canary Blog Hop

Hi everyone!

We thought we would celebrate this new Saturated Canary release with a little blog hop to inspire you all and of course...there's an awesome prize up for grabs!!!

We also have guest members on the hop who have been chosen from sharing their gorgeous Little Fairy makes.

Now onto the prize...How do you win it you ask?!!!  Well, its super easy. Below is the blog hop order. You will need to hop around the girls' blogs and leave a comment on each one for your chance to win a whopping $40 gift certificate for the store!!  So get hopping for the chance to get shopping!!


You should have arrived here from the fabulous Yani's blog!  Here is the whole hop order, though, in case you should need it!

Saturated Canary Inspiration Blog

Lucy Gregg

Lou

Joni 

Shell 

Jane 

Erin

Yani

Regan (me!)

Carisa
Alyce
Lina
 Pauline

So, about my creation...  This is Moving Day!  Isn't she sweet?  She's perfect for anyone who is going off to college in the Fall or is moving into a new house or apartment.  I colored her with Copics and fussy cut her.  I then used foam squares to pop her up on my card.  I really wanted to showcase this fabulous paper by DCWV so I left the face of the card pretty plain (well, for me anyway) and added most of my embellishments off to the side and at the top.  Dies include a couple from La-La-Land Crafts: Scallop Border, Scalloped Banner, and Lattice Doily Border.  The cityscape is from My Favorite Things.  I also used a Classic Long Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders) and a Martha Stewart Border punch.  Flowers, pearls, and a sentiment from Stampin' Up set @SoSocial complete my project.

Now head off to Carisa's blog to see her drool-worthy creation!  You will not be disappointed!  Remember to leave comments as you go to be eligible for the awesome prize from Krista's shop!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day!

Copics used: E00, E04, E11, E21, E31, E33, E34, E35, E37, R02, R20, R32, R43, R81, R83, R85, Y32, Y35, B32, B34, BG10, BG72, N0, N2, G94

{hugs}

Regan

Happy Birthday, ElenaK!

Today is a special day!  Why, you ask?  Because it is the birthday of one very fun, funky, and fabulous mama- KennyK's Krafty Krew's very own ElenaK!  For those of you who don't know, Elena is Mrs. KennyK and our muse, our friend, and our fearless leader!  In honor of Elena's birthday the Krew thought it would be nice to surprise MsK with a blog hop to celebrate!  Each of the ladies has crafted a special birthday greeting for Elena.  Won't you hop along with us?

Visit each Krew members blog and leave a comment!  Then visit KennyK's Krafty Krew and leave some birthday wishes for Elena!  One lucky participant who has visited every blog will be selected for a special prize from our DT Coordinator, lil ol' me!  You have until February 6th to hop along! 

Annette

Chrissy

Dawn 

Emily

Lucy

Nick

Olivia

Rachelle

Rebecca

Regan (you are here)

Vicky

KennyK's Krafty Krew

Happy Birthday, Elena!  Thank you for all you do to make this team shine!

Here is my card for Elena, featuring Jet Setter from KennyKDownloads.  She normally has some luggage with her, but for this occasion I fussy cut her.

  

I've used the sketch from Incy Wincy Designs' challenge as my base and added the Heart Doily Border die (La-La-Land Crafts) to the top.  Elena's name is stamped with a Whimsy Stamps set called Spell It Out by Raindrop Echo Designs.  The letters were cut with the coordinating Tiny Shapes die set.  I also used my Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics.  I added flowers, a bling flourish, a Tim Holtz metal corner, and the Hero Arts Fabulous Birthday sentiment cut out with a Stampin' Up punch.  Papers are My Mind's Eye - Six by Six: Vanity Fair.  Ink is Vintage Photo Distress Ink. 

Copics used: E00, E04, E07, E23, E35, E50, E51, E53, E55, Y28, YR02, YR04, N2, N4, N6, N8, B32, B34, B37

Challenges:
- Simply Create Too: #77-Happy Mother's Day (or For A Female)
- STAMPlorations: Stamps & Ink
- Stempelsonne: #133-Anything Goes  

{hugs}
Regan

Betty's 40th Birthday Hop

Hello, blogland!  I have been a very bad crafter and DT member as of late!  Being all but non existent, I'm afraid.  Sometimes, as much as you love something, you just need a break.  I've been taking some time to focus on my home and on Kayne and on just having some down time.  But there is an occasion happening today that required my attention and a bit a crafting...

Today is Betty Roberts' 40th Birthday!!!   YES, the BIG 4-0!  So Corinne masterminded a plan to  make it as special as we possibly can!   The awesome Rachel Sharp (sharkie19 on deviantart) drew up an image for us to use for Betty's Birthday!!  A whole bunch of SUPER TALENTED ladies have done some UNBELIEVABLE projects for you to see.  They have all been mailed out to Betty so she should get some AMAZING mail...but we thought you would all like to see these FANTASTIC projects..

Corinne also has wonderful cards by Leanne, Cynthia Cole, April, Cat, Dena  
Rachel Tanya Lucy Irene Anne Emily Lisa H. Patricia Anita Rita Dorinda Marie Louise Jackie Rakoski Stephanie Katya Vicky Darcy Melissa D Sian H Robin Ashley Jackie Randolph Michelle Ruza Andrea Chris S Lisa N. Kitty Nia Sharette Sam Julie R. Lizzy Rebecca Bridgette Sharman Regan Jackie Maunder Fernanda Helen Jo Walker Tanja Kay Celina Bettina Wendy Rhonda Miller Elisabete Erin Jill Jo McKelvey Kerrie Sharon B Holly Hughes Floss Olivia Rochelle Leadonna Lady B

Be sure to hop along and see all the gorgeous and diverse creations!  Here is mine!

Betty is colored with Copics.  The papers are Fiesta Forever from DCWV.  I added a few flowers, a metal corner, a Flag Banner die from La-La-Land Crafts, and chipboard glitter numbers.

Happy 40 and Fabulous, Betty!

Markers used: Copics (E00, E04, E11, E21, E57, R20, R37, R39, R89, Y35, YG17, YR02, YR04, YR07, B34, B37, BG10, BG23, BG27, N0, N2, N4, N6, 100).

{hugs}
Regan

KennyK's Krafty Krew #173 - Anything Goes and Blog Hop

Hey there!  What's cooler than a new KennyK's Krafty Krew "Anything Goes" challenge?  How about a blog hop to go along with it?!?!  If you arrived here from Rebecca's blog you are on the right track, but just in case, here is the whole order:

 

Annette

Nick

Rebecca

Regan (that's me)

Vicky

Emily

Chrissy

Lucy  

KennyK's Krafty Krew

Visit each of the krew member's blogs and leave some love then head back to the KennyK's Krafty Krew blog!  Leave a comment there to let us know you've completed the hop to be in the running for these awesome prizes from our fabulous sponsors:

KennyK Clear Stamps

Marianne's Designs

15£ Gift Voucher

 

The Hobby House

 $10 Gift Voucher

Love Rubber Stamps

$10 Gift Voucher

HobbyCutz 

  $10 Gift Voucher

Plus you can win the usual way by creating a KennyK project and linking it to our "Anything Goes" challenge!  Our random winner gets 3 digis of choice and each of our Top 3 picks will receive 1 digi each for the honor!

Remember: You MUST use a KennyK image to enter.  Don't have an image?  Pop over to kennykdownloads.com for a little shopping!

For my card I've used Rock Dude from the Rock Squad collection.  I needed a 50th birthday card and this guy was perfect.  He is colored with Copics and cut using the Classic Squares Nestabilities (Spellbinders).  I also used the Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics (My Favorite Things) and the star from their Accent It: Rock and Roll Die-namics.  The star border is a Martha Stewart punch.  Papers are from DCWV's Rock Star stack.  I embossed the fishtail flag with the Cuttlebug stars folder and added some chipboard sticker accents as finishing touches.  The sketch is last week's Sketch Saturday (#311).   

Now off you go to visit Vicky!   Happy hopping!

 Markers used: Copics (E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E31, E34, E79, Y28, YG11, YG13, B32, B34, B37, N0, N2, N4, R20).

Challenges:
- Digi Makeover Challenge: #143-Anything Goes
- Love To Create: #118-Happy Birthday
- Love To Scrap: #31-Mind Your Banners
- Bearly Mine Challenges: One For The Boys
- One Stitch At A Time: #215-Boy*ish*
- Sketchy Colors: #213-Light Green, Black, and White 
- Allsorts Challenge: #261-For The Guys
- Color Me Creative:  #93-Father's Day/Boy Stuff
- Di's Digi Designs: Make It Masculine 
- My Sheri Crafts: #134-Anything Masculine 
- Sweet Stampin' Challenge: Father's Day/Special Man/Boy 
- Simply Create Too: #62-Father's Day (or For a Male)  

{hugs}
Regan

The Corrosive Challenge #200 - Anything Goes {And A Blog Hop}

Hello!  Welcome to the 200th challenge of The Corrosive Challenge!  We are celebrating in style with a dozen awesome sponsors who have provided amazing prizes!  Want to win?  All you have to do is enter our Anything Goes challenge or participate in our blog hop or BOTH!  Each team member has been assigned a sponsor to work with and they will be giving away the prize donated by that sponsor!  Leave comments on the DT's blogs as you go for a chance to win!  A random winner will be selected from each blog!  PLUS play along with the challenge for a chance at a £15 gift voucher to Crafts and Me (that's about $25 US)!  Check out the blog for all the details and the full list of fabulous sponsors!

I was assigned Simply B Stamps.  Ok, so not so much "assigned" as requested.  Well, insisted, really.  I haven't had occasion to work with one of Betty's images in a while so when she offered a $20 gift voucher for the hop, I was thrilled!  She also generously allowed me to select an image to work with!  I choose  Sleeping Beauty from the Steampunk Fairytales and Myths collection.  These are drawn by artist Abigail Larson.  

Sleeping Beauty is colored with Copics and fussy cut.  My layout is based on the Sketch File's May sketch (HERE).  I used my Classic Ovals and Floral Ovals Nestabilities (Spellbinders) as well as a couple of butterfly punches from Martha Stewart.  I then added plenty of flowers, some pearls, a metal filigree corner, and two pins.  Papers are My Mind's Eye - Everyday Tango.

I'm the last stop on the hop,  but here is the complete order in case you just happened upon my post:

Debbie
Debora 

Jasmine
Julie
Michelle
Rachelle
Rebecca
Regan (that's me)

Now hop along if you haven't already!  And don't forget to link up to our "Anything Goes" 200th challenge!

Markers used: Copics (E00, E11, E21, E31, R20, Y32, N0, N2, N6, B32, B34).

Challenges:
- Open-Minded Challenges: #11-Fairy Tale or Fantasy
- Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers: #8-C is for Crap (I bought this BIG pad of MME paper and I hate it.  Definitely a WTF moment.)
- Brown Sugar: #95-Anything Goes
- Sister Act Card Challenge: #58-Anything Goes
- Stamping with the Dragon: Flowers
- STAMPlorations: Stamps and Flowers
- Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge: #311-Flowers
- A Little Bit Crafty: Flower Power
- Bearly Mine Challenges: Flowers

{hugs}
Regan