Baby Got Bit!

So my teenage son has been complaining (as teenagers tend to do) that there are not enough boy friendly cards.  I think he is sadly mistaken(or sadly absolutely correct), but today I am creating a card just for him and his buddies. 

I pulled out the Oddball Art digital stamp IMG465 Zombie Unicorn just for him and set off to create a man-child friendly card!

I started by coloring the image in shades of blue and gray and then blend them out with some gamsol. 

I finished coloring the rest of the image, letting the gore of the image be highlighted more than I normally would (you know for my horror loving son).

I fussy cute the image out and set it aside.

To create the background, I got a little experimental.  I trimmed up a piece of heavy stock watercolor paper.  I then pulled out some liquid watercolor and added to the watercolor paper.

I sprayed the liquid watercolor, and spread it around a little with a watercolor brush.

While the watercolor was still wet, I sprinkle some black powdered watercolor onto the cardstock.  I heat set the cardstock.

Using some Distress Oxide in Black Soot, I blended ink around the edges of the cardstock to darken the look of the entire background.

I trimmed up the watercolor paper and adhered it to an A2 cardframe.  Then using some double sided adhesive, I adhered the focal image onto the card.

I pulled the sentiment included with the digital stamp, distressed it a little with some ink and adhered it to the cardstock.  I also pulled out a snarky sentiment sticker and added it to the card as well.

Finally, I added some Nuvo Drops in matte gray around the card to add just a little bit of guy friendly bling.

Let me know in the comments below what kind of guy friendly cards you make.  Until then, happy crafting.

Patty´s Party

Hello Oddballs

It´s me; Tina:  Today I would like to introduce a limited rubber stamp by Oddball Art. That´s the sweet Patty. A Rubber Stamp limited Edition: Patty´s Party You can use my discount code, to get 10% on your next purchase: DTTINA10 

Here I colored with watercolor pencils on kraft paper. The background is designed with Distress Oxides. In the Shop you will find even more limited rubber stamps. 

And now I want to make you still our Blog Challenge / ATCoin Swap tasty :-). Theme:  Anything Goes - opt. Naughty Gnomes. We look forward to seeing you and your works ...

See you soon...

Tina

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Owl Always Love You

Alexa here, bringing you a fun little card featuring Sweetie Pie the Owl.

Just 1 stencil, paint, some washing tape & heart stickers create the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous digital stamp! I used watercolors to paint her, but you could achieve the look with water soluble markers, art crayons or watercolor pencils.

Remember, when you have a beautiful focal point, like one of Lizzy's stamps, you can keep it simple & use what you have on hand & still create something stunning!

Go grab some stamps to play with & use code 'DTALEXA10' for 10% off!

Rancid Rabbits

Hello Oddball´s

Tina here: I´m back again with a New Release Image: Rancid Rabbits #426. (Soon in the store available)

This time I did not create a card, but painted on a 40 x 50cm stretcher frame. For this I primed the canvas first white and then transfer the image carefully with carbon paper. This time i colored with watercolors. 

That's really creepy right?

Did you see the little, hungry mouse?

 Please use my code to get 10% off on your next purchase.

DTTINA10

See you soon...

Tina

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Mixed Media Inspiration

Hey Oddballs! I wanted to share a little inspiration for creating with Oddball Stamps.

I have used image #92

Created with Watercolor, ink and scraps. If you enjoy my post here at Oddball Stamps, please follow my Instagram @Meagans.Art.Studio

XOXO,

Meagan

Shrinking Art Tutorial

Hey Oddballs! Meagan here, I wanted to provide a quick tutorial for creating with Oddball Stamps.

I have used image #375 . This is a great activity for the family that is low cost. 

Created with Watercolor, ink and scraps. If you enjoy my post here at Oddball Stamps, please follow my Instagram @Meagans.Art.Studio

XOXO,

Meagan