Oddball Art Stamps Toadstool House No. 2 IMG#432

I told you I was into these ATCs.  Well this is different, definitely tok the quote to another level. I coloured Toadstool NO. 2 first, then found the quote. 

When I started to think of the background, sand came to mind, but I didn't have any, so soil was the next best substitute.  I kept thinking I need something else on it, thinking, thinking nature ... antique ... oldest ... I have it ... I had a little Dino left over from my scrapbook layout of my grand-daughter, so I coloured him and added.  Definitely a nature-filled ATC, a piece of cardboard box and soil from my garden.  Perfect!


The images I have used are


Toadstool No. 2 https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/587767322/instant-download-digital-stamp-cute?ref=shop_home_active_2
and Little Dino https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/268502290/instant-download-big-eye-kawaii-dino?ga_search_query=bed&ref=shop_items_search_2


And don't forget no matter what you buy at the Oddball Etsy shop you can use my discount code to receive 10% off your whole order.  Just quote:


                                                           DTGAIL10

Ericraft Stamps "Fairy"

Have you checked out some of the latest images from Ericraft Stamps on Etsy.  Erica is an up and coming Aussie digital artist and she always has some great prices on her new release digis.  This time I am showcasing "Fairy" and what a gorgeous image she is.  Here I have made a birthday card.  Hope you like it.

Here is the link for Fairy  https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/590857007/digital-stamp-fairy-300dpi-jpeg-image?ref=shop_home_active_5  She is such a great price at the moment and as you are saving so much on her, maybe you could check out the rest of the digis on special at the moment, 7 in total and they are all beauties.  It would be hard to choose what to leave behind, I might grab all of them!

Gerda Steiner Designs March 2018 Progressive Challenge

As soon as I saw this cute image I knew I had to go searching for a quote to suit and make an ATC.  Thank you Gerda for this cute image for the progressive challenge.  For those who missed out on this progressive image, you can purchase it here https://gsd-stamps.com/collections/shop-digital-stamps/products/cat-in-bookshelf-digital-stamp

The image is called Cat in Bookshelf.

https://gsd-stamps.com/blogs/news/join-us-for-marchs-challenge



The Outlawz Progressive Challenge March 2018

This month's Outlawz progressive challenge is an image called Catch of the Day by Anne's Digital Art.  Thank you Anne Fenton for such a cute image and thank you to The Outlawz Challenges for running this progressive challenge each month.

 https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge



Scrapper's Delights New Release March 2018

Following on from the Scrapper's Delights Winter/Autumn release earlier, we now have the Spring/Summer release.  Here I have worked with Summer Solstice available here http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=1098

The other image available in this release is Spring Equinox available here http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=1097

If you missed out on the Winter/Autumn release, why not purchase the bundle of the 4 images at a reduced price for a limited time http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=1103 - you won't be sorry, they are gorgeous and very versatile for any occasion. 

Oddball Art Co. IMG#431

Hi Oddballs,


Have you checked out March new releases yet?  https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/OddballArtCo?section_id=18593086


My personal fave is  Cute Whimsical Crowd of Unicorns & Sprites ~ Magical Pile of Cute Image No. 431.  Lizzy has excelled herself with this cute little group of creatures.  I could not resist creating a card using the Stand out in a Crowd quote, it was in my mind from the time I saw this image.

There is a real bonus with this cutie because you get three sentiments to play with too.  I have used Make a Wish and the Happy Birthday script is from Lizzy's IMG#201 available here https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/228957731/digi-stamp-instant-download-oddball?ga_search_query=201&ref=shop_items_search_1 and it's at a great price too.


Don't forget when you are over at the shop, use my discount code to get 10% off your whole order


                                                           DTGAIL10

Ericraft Stamps "Bilby and Egg"

It's not an Aussie Easter without a chocolate Bilby, they are delicious!  In honour of Easter in Australia, Erica has designed a bilby image available here https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/585077820/digital-stamp-bilby-and-egg-png-image?ref=shop_home_active_2 and it is such a great price at the moment.  While you are over at the Etsy shop check out the other images available in the Sale section, direct link here https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/EricraftShop?ref=l2-shopheader-name&section_id=20461579.  There are 7 to choose from all under AU$2.  That is a real bargain!


Here is my ATC using Bilby and Egg.  I am addicted to these ATCs at the moment.

Mari Ko Creations March 2018

This is my inspiration for some of the March releases.  This digi set is called Love Cactus Collection and contains 3 images + 2 sentiments - such great value.  Check out the Etsy shop now for a great price on the whole set  https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/600843313/stuck-on-you-set-digital-stamp-300-dpi?ref=shop_home_active_6




I have recently discovered ATCs, not an Australian thing, but I think I could get addicted.  I will  just have to drink less coffee out and about to cover international post and allow for the time factor in getting to destinations all over the world. I am excited, now I need to find a generic back for these and a Facebook ATC swap that accepts any digi artist's work. Maybe I should check out if there is an Australian ATC groups lurking behind the bushes, or cacti!

Mari Ko Creations March 2018

Welcome to another  release from Mari Ko Creations.  Mari has excelled herself with some beautiful card fronts for many occasions.  I just love these, they make a gorgeous clean and simple card that doesn't need a lot of bling to say you are thinking about the recipient of the card.  I hope you enjoy my inspiration.

Don't forget to join Mari Ko Creations Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/109728339790268/.  We would love to see you there to join in our challenges and be the first to see Mari's new releases. 




CreationsbyMariK is the name of Mari's Etsy shop - here is the link https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/587052922/lots-of-roses-collection-digital-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_4 . This link will take you to the set of 3 card fronts which is a bargain when you can't decide which one.

Oddball Art Stamps IMG#371 3 Whimsical Feathers

Hi Oddballs,


I decided to work with IMG#371 today, these beautiful feathers, available in the Oddball Etsy shop right here https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/502784866/instant-download-3-whimsical-feathers?ga_search_query=feathers&ref=shop_items_search_1.  There are so many projects you can use feathers on and I have a few to show you.

Feather paper clips, small and super large, or take your pick and make something in between.  The mauve feather on the far left is a bookmark and when you are using it, but want a change of colour, turn it over.

I had some small feathers left over, so what do you think I made with them - my new addiction, I haven't tired of it yet, an ATC.

Did I tell you I am really enjoying making ATCs.  I have to get in front a bit on them, so I can give extras to my swap partners.


I hope you take a look at the Oddball Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/OddballArtCo  especially this weekend as Etsy is having a sale weekend and Oddball is joining in on the fun.

Sale time! Check the Oddball Etsy shop to see what’s on sale for the World of Etsy Sales Event. Follow this link for 20% OFF the entire store! #WorldofEtsy #oddballart

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/OddballArtCo?coupon=MYTREAT20


If you miss this sale you can always use my discount code DTGAIL10. 

Bloobel Stamps "Easter Chick Chibi"

Well Easter is nearly here, and to continue my obsession of ATCs I have made one using Easter Chick Chibi.  She is available at the Bloobel Stamps website https://www.bloobel.com/collections/new_digi_stamps/products/easter-chick-chibi

I just love this little cutie and I punched out some easter eggs from a punch I think I have had since I started my craft journey many years ago.  Easter Chick Chibi is a pretty good juggler.  I have used some digital paper as the background and added the sentiment in a text box.


If you haven't joined the Bloobel Facegroup yet, be sure to join https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloobelstamps/?ref=bookmarks


Lisa has heaps of stamps in her shop https://www.bloobel.com/ and they are at great prices too.  Be careful, you might get addicted to them like me.  It is so easy to get addicted to things in craft.  This week it is ATCs for me and Bloobel Stamps always of course. See you soon over at Bloobel Stamps Facebook Group.

Scrapper's Delights Featured DT

It's my turn on Featured DT.  Today I am presenting some ATCs featuring Woodland Friends Colouring Stickers available here http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=213_239_241&products_id=1069

I am really into ATCs at the moment and I thought these images would be great for a Nature theme.  I particularly love looking up quotes on Google to go with the image and the choices are endless.  It really makes me feel good some days to find a quote for an ATC, it lifts me up if I feel down.

Here are my finished ATCs, hope you like them.

Don't forget if you are not a member of the Scrapper's Delights Facebook Group, drop in now and join - you won't be sorry.  There is a lot going on there at the moment, and each month there is a freebie for you to join in the Facebook challenge.  Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/376140345820051/

See you next time, hope you liked my featured DT post, I would love you to leave a comment.



Confessions of an Oddball

I have a confession to make!  I have an addiction - it's the Oddball Art Stamps Facebook Group ATC monthly swaps.  There I have confessed!  I just got so excited about this month's theme "Itsy, Bitsy, Teeny, Weeny", I just kept creating and I have ended up with 6 ATCs, not the required amount of 1-3.  What is a girl to do?  Well, I have a solution - instead of my little extras, or maybe as well as, I will pick an extra one to go to my swap partner.  Here is my selection, but you will have to check the ATC Album to see which three I put in there.

Here is the list of images I have used in the six cards.  I hope you don't spot my stuff-up, well a dinosaur looks like a dragon to me, that's my story and I am sticking to it. 


Etsy shop link https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/OddballArtCo


Images used:  #290;  #309;  #342 ($1 bin);  #224 ($1 bin);  #136;  #319;  #360;  #306 


When you are over at the Etsy shop don't forget to use my discount code to get 10% off your whole order, even the dollar bin.


                                                      DTGAIL10


If you are not a member of our Group on Facebook, go over there right now https://www.facebook.com/groups/OddballArtStamps/ and join in the Oddball fun, especially the monthly ATC swaps, love them!

Scrapper's Delights Special Deals Team A

Hi, Scrapper's Delights fans, we have our Special Deals on at the moment.  Check them out over at the shop http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82


For my inspiration I chose Baby Boo Dragon, http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82&products_id=654&zenid=c5bf5201ab43176675777553b458fb1a which is great value as you get the boy and girl image as well as a happy and sad image of each, eight designs in total, what a bargain!

I hope you like this image and take advantage of the special deals for March.  See you soon.

Oddball Art Co. #395 Bookworm

My project today is a bookmark made with img*395 Bookworm.  What a perfect image for a bookmark and also a subtle "Not tonight Darling" sentiment to go with it.  I put the sentiment on the top of the bookmark for obvious reasons as you can see in my second photo.  I also laminated the bookmark to protect it a bit.  I have had a laminator and sleeves for years, hope they are OK and stay gripped.  To cut down the thickness I just used a coloured piece of paper, not cardboard, to cover my Copic colouring at the back. 

Oh, I forgot to mention, the grey shading around the owl is not a Copic, it is two shades of old eye shadow I have transferred from my makeup stash to my craft stash.  Just think of what I could have done with all that old makeup I threw out a couple of years back.  Not to worry, due to do it again, look out craft stash, there is more to add.

I hope you have enjoyed looking at my bookmark and it inspires you to make one.  There are lots of great images to use in the Etsy shop and when you get there don't forget to use my exclusive discount code to get you another 10% of your order.

                                                                         DTGAIL10

The links you need are:

 Bookworm https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/531807340/instant-download-big-eye-owl-digital?ga_search_query=bookworm&ref=shop_items_search_4 but if you do a search using the word bookworm you will also come up with more that would also be perfect for a bookmark.

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/OddballArtCo?show_panel=true&search_query=bookworm

If you haven't joined Oddball Art Co. Facebook Group, also check this link out

https://www.facebook.com/groups/OddballArtStamps/ and if you have some Oddball images why not join in our monthly challenge over on the Oddball Blog, this month's optional twist is Itsy, Bitsy, Teenie, Weenie  http://oddballstamps.blogspot.com.au/2018/03/oddball-art-stamps-march-2018-blog.html

We have oddballs of fun over at both the blog and the group!  Don't forget my discount code to purchase your favourite images in the Etsy shop.  See you soon again with another great Oddball project!

I have entered the following:

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com.au/2018/03/a-theme-challenge-natures-wonders-all.html

http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com.au/2018/03/ch-18-agno-twist-winners-from-ch-17.html

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2018/03/challenge-77.html

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2018/03/march-challenge.html

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com.au/2018/03/challenge-3-march-anything-goes.html



Scrapper's Delights March 2018 RAK



Scrapper's Delights March 2018 RAK freebie is "Sleeping Baby Boo" and here is how you can get it. 

Make sure you are a member of the Scrapper's Delights Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/376140345820051/ and once you have created with Sleeping Baby Boo, pop it in this album over on the group https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1347066735394069&type=3 by 31st March.  You could be our next winner!!

Here is my inspiration, hope you like it.  To compliment Sleeping Baby Boo, I have used some accessories from the Baby Giraffe set which is available here http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_187&products_id=997



Scrapper's Delights February 2018 New Release

This month's new releases bring us 3 beautiful images - Autumn Equinox, Winter Solstice and Winter Crystal.  They can all be found in the New Products section of the Scrapper's Delights Store

http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6&zenid=370fae245d14c64e88215066ee0bd9ba

My inspiration is using Winter Solstice, I hope you like it.  If you haven't joined our Facebook group, please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/376140345820051/ and join in the fun.  We have another freebie coming up in a day or two, so please join us.