Tuesday, August 14, 2018

There Were Too Many Other Options

Hey Oddballs!!!  It's EK from ekgorman designs sneaking in today to ask:  Have you played along with the current August Lost Souls of Innocent Dolls?  

Well, why not?  Did you know that there is a chance to win free digital stamps if you use an Oddball Digital stamps and play along with the theme?  And lets be honest...lost souls of innocent dolls...that theme works with 90% of all the Oddball Art!


Today I am playing along with the IMG48 Big Eyed Zombie Girl and trying to create a since of innocence with my CAS card.


For this project I pulled out my copic markers and colored up my little zombie girl.  To create a little bit of a sour skin tone I pulled out my E40, E41 and E42 to give her a little bit of that sickly tone.

Also I die cut out a panel in the card and added something that didn't make any since, an off white pineapple paper.  Yes you are right, the panel is illogical, but I love the idea that this little lady is looking out to something beautiful, yet surreal, without creating a real window.


I finally added a Tim Holtz snarky sentiment sticker, because frankly, this is the speech my little angels give me each and every day when they get into a bit of trouble.  

I am really looking forward to seeing what you do for the challenge.  If you need a new digital stamp feel free to use the code DTEK10 to get 10% off your Oddball purchase!!!



Monday, August 13, 2018

With Dismal Dahlia Dark Fairy Elf you will find the eternal sleep!



Hello Oddballs



I´m back again, Tina: At the beginning of the week I have a new release for you.
This is: Dismal Dahlia Dark Fairy Elf #460 and i colored with Polychromos.



If you want to use my code, you will get 10% off your next purchase.

DTTINA10



Join us also in our forum and take part at our ATC swap


Until the 23rd of August you can still participate with up to 3 ATC's.


See you soon


Tina 



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Sunday, August 12, 2018

Meet Our New Team!


Finding the perfect Oddball is not always an easy task so I would consider it pretty lucky to have found 9 of them!

I have hand selected these 9 talented ladies based on their many creative talents, keen eyes for design and of course their quirky "oddball" natures....  I just know you will fall in love with them all just as I have!

So without further ado, let me introduce you to our brand new, one of a kind, Oddball Design Team...


Now lets meet our new designers...

Sabrina Lamarina

With much excitement I introduce you to one of our newest designers Sabrina Lamarina!  I have been admiring Sabrina's gorgeous coloring and card making on Instagram for a while now and am thrilled to welcome her to our team!  

Im sure you will fall in love with her lovely style just as I have, head over to her blog Chicca-Sabrina Lamarina Card Maker to see these works in more detail and learn more about her creative process!


Eny Dunn

Dear sweet Eny comes to join the Oddball Design Team as her first DT experience!  We love her enthusiasm and creepy cute edge and are looking forward to watching her spread her wings!


You can find out more about Eny and these featured projects she has created for us over at Crafts by Dunn

Penny Busch

Penny may be a familiar face to some of you who have been following this blog for a while.  She left the team for a bit but we couldn't be happier to have her back again!

You will love her gorgeous coloring and card making skills...


Head over to Busch Creations to see these stunning featured cards up close and personal!

Now for some more familiar faces...




If you are a longtime Oddball yourself then you already know the incredibly talented Tina Föcking the glue that holds this whole team together, I honestly could not do this without Tina, she amazes me everyday with her many creative talents, multiple features in the UK's Cardmaking Magazine and of course her team building and organizational skills!


Make sure you head over to Tina's Craft Chaos Blogspot to see all these amazing projects of hers up close and personal, I'm sure you will be just as blown away by her talent as I am!

Ang Mose

Remaining with us for all these years I'm sure you remember dear sweet Ang Mose, she had step away for a bit with her new bundle of joy but how can we forget with her soft color palette and beautiful coloring skills! 

Follow Ang along on her "My Crafting Journey" to see more of her lovely works!


Jennifer Greco

 We are thrilled to keep the lovely Jennifer Greco and her whimsical, softly colored cards and beautifully staged photos around with us for another term!   When you find the great ones in life you hold on to them, am I right!

Jennifer has more pics with all of the details on how she created these recent works featured above so head over to her "Glitter In My Hair" blog and say hi!

AJ Art Jypsy


I'm sure you all know AJ,  always with her supportive comments on everyone's work and posts;  she has also been with us for a while now always impressing us with her beautifully colored, unique projects!  Check out AJ's Creative Energy to find out how she created the above project!

Julie Gleeson


You may remember her feature in the Australian Cardmaking and Papercrafts magazine with 4 Oddball Christmas Cards last year ~ We couldn't be happier to be holding onto the amazingly talented Julie Gleeson and her awe inspiring card making for as long as we can!   "Something Beautiful by Julie" is where you will find more of her stunning work with details of how she does it all!  

EK Gorman

Delighted to be able to enjoy EK's fantastic coloring videos...... you are watching her coloring videos on Oddball Art TV and/or her Youtube Channel right?! Cuz if not you truly are missing out! 

 Her quirky personality and no holds barred attitude to coloring is a perfect fit here at Oddball Art Stamps and we wont be letting go of this one that easily! lol


Now head on over to EKGorman Designs where she has broken down all the details about how she colored the 3 lovely cards featured above! 

We hope you enjoy visiting everyone's blogs and getting to know our designers , new and old, a little better!  We will continue to keep you updated with inspiration, tutorials, challenges and swaps all month long.  There's always prizes to be won and lots of freebies to score if you're paying attention 😉

Our current Challenge is HERE
Our current SWAP is HERE

That's it for today, I enjoyed an awe inspiring meteor shower last night so I'm off to illustrate some new stamps featuring ....what else.....shooting stars of course! lol 

Hope you have a super creative rest of your weekend and if you do be sure to share some pics with us in the Oddball Forum, you just may win a $10 Gift Card for doing so!

Lizzy xo

Friday, August 10, 2018

New Release - Naughty Gnomes #461


Hello Oddballs


It´s me again, Tina: The naughty Gnomes are among us... Do you want to greet her as well?
They are still entering the shop today. The "Naughty Gnomes" #461

Are not they cute, the little rascals?

If you want to use my code, you will get 10% off your next purchase.

DTTINA10




Hey, do you remember at our 



Come, take part and have fun!
We look forward to your works.



See you soon

Tina


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 to see more of my creative work

Thursday, August 9, 2018

August Theme Inspiration!

Hello Oddballs! Jennifer here with some THEME inspiration for you today. This month our challenge theme is Lost Souls of Innocent Dolls - fun! Play along with us all month long for your chance to win. There are plenty of prizes up for grabs, and time to enter!!



Today's theme project uses this super fun (maybe not 100% innocent?!) "Cinda Fairy" Image #184. I've had my eye on her for awhile, I love her leopard print outfit! I've paired her with one of the digi papers from the Space Skulls digi paper pack, love how this dark paper turned out - from printer to card! Really pops!

Be sure to use coupon code DTJENNIFER10 when you're shopping at the Oddball Shop (now at Oddball Art Co!) so you can save a few pennies!! So many new images in the store; don't miss out!

If you enjoy my posts here at Oddball Art Stamps, please join me over on Glitter In My Hair to see more of my creative work!


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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

I'm Not Random

Hey Oddballs!  It's EK here from ekgorman designs.

Today I thought I would share a little project I created using an older digi, IMG158 Hazel's Ready for Her Close Up.  With the mustache fad still in full swing, I thought it would be really fun to re-share this older image.


For this card I printed out the digi and colored it up using my copics.


Then I pulled out some printed cardstock and dies and layered the them to create a fun and 'random' card!


What fad are people telling you are over, but you think really are around to stay?  I think the the mustache is absolutely going no where soon!

Need a new digi to play with your favorite fad, feel free to use the code DTEK10 to get 10% off your next Oddball Art purchase!

Monday, August 6, 2018

Magical Pile of Creep - Challenge Reminder



Hello Oddballs

I´m back again, Tina: I want to remind you at our new Blog Challenge with Theme: Anything Goes opt. Lost Souls of Innocent Dolls. I used the new image: Magical Pile of Creep #500Use my discount code to get 10% on your next purchase DTTINA10. Are not they really cute rather than creepy? 

   

   Please remeber also at our ATC Swap this month

In this month we change again only normal ATC´s and
you can take part with till 3 ATC´s.
And each participant will again receive an oddball freebie 
 with the addresses his exchange partner on 24th August.


We are very curious about your work.


See you soon...


Tina


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 to see more of my creative work.






Saturday, August 4, 2018

Adrienne - The Magical One - Rainbow Slider Card in Motion - Video



Hello Oddballs




It´s me again, TinaYou remember my interactive Rainbow Slider CardSome of you wanted to see this card in motion.  So I made a video and actually explained it with my own voice for the first time. Have fun watching and i´m happy above a thumbs up. 


                                                                           



If you want to use my code, you will get 10% off your next purchase.

DTTINA10



See you soon...


Tina




If you enjoy my posts here at Oddball Stamps please join me over on
https://paperplotterlottas-craftchaos.blogspot.de
 to see more of my creative work