Earth Day Challenge Winner

......and the winner is.......

CAKEJUNKIE!

She has won an special limited edition Earth Day stamp, and now goes into the running for a bunch of great prizes. Here is her card:

I'd like to thank everyone who took up my challenge, and I hope everyone had a great Earth Day.

Earth Day challenge

OK - it's finally time - here's my challenge.

I'd like you to have a go at making a card using OLD TEXT. This can be a page out of an old book, newspaper, sheet music etc. Easy!

Once you've made your card, post it on your blog (or if you don't have a blog, post it to the forum here). Wherever you post it, be sure to leave me a comment at this post so I know to put you in the draw for an Earth Day stamp.

Don't forget, there are HEAPS of challenges to enter - click here to see all of the Odd Bird Planet DT challenges.

The winners of all of each of the challenges will be entered into a draw for the following prizes:
$100 worth of OBP stamps
$50 worth of OBP stamps
Five lucky people will receive a coupon for a whopping 25% off their next order.

Alrighty, time to dig out that old text! Here's some inspiration to get you going:


Don't forget to leave me a comment at this post :)

Earth Day news

**UPDATED POST**

On Wednesday 22nd April we celebrate Earth Day. It's a day designed to increase awareness and appreciation of environment.

To commemorate this event, the design team at Odd Bird Planet will be hosting a variety of challenges with a variety of themes. I can tell you that my theme will be 'OLD TEXT', and that it will commence at 3pm Pacific Coast Time Wednesday 22nd April (that's 8am Thursday 23rd for people in Melbourne's time zone). You'll have until midnight on Thursday 23rd (or 5pm on Friday 24th if you're in Melbourne) to complete all challenges.

The prizes will be amazing! Here they are:

The winner of each blog challenge will win the Limited Edition Earth Day stamp
The winners of each blog challenge will be entered into a grand prize drawing for the following prizes:
$100 in Odd Bird Planet stamps
$50 in Odd Bird Planet stamps
Five winners will receive a 25% off discount coupon to use on their next Odd Bird Planet order.

You'll need to post a photo of your creation to your blog and add the link to a comment on my Earth Day Challenge post (stay tuned for that). If you don't have a blog, you can post your creation to the Odd Bird Planet forum here. Make sure to leave me a comment on my Earth Day Challenge post to let me know you've entered my challenge.

I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

April at Lime Tart

Wow - the design team has done some pretty impressive things with the April kits! Check the gallery out here.

Here's a layout I did with the A la Tarte kit. The fence in the photo matched some of the colours in the kit perfectly - how could I not use it?

A giveaway

My good friend Barb - The Stamping Queen, if you please, is doing a little giveaway on her blog here. It's for a gorgeous set of Stampington stamps - all the best sellers. Pop on over and get your entry in.

Bloom acetate card

This is a card I made for the new challenge on the Twiddleybitz DT blog.


The challenge was to use acetate and a Twiddleybitz embellishment. I love using acetate - here I've stitched some double sided paper to the inside of the front of the card (now that required some thought!), and used the Twiddleybits chipboard, some rub ons and some self adhesive bling, all finished of with some ribbon. I used my Copics to colour the chipboard.

I think this would make a nice card for a teenager - I'm always short on ideas for that particular demographic.

TFL :)

Happy Easter!

I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend whatever you're doing. We're spending time with family, and I'm getting just a few moments to spend in my craft room.

Here's a card I made using K&Co papers and OBP stamps:


Aint that little chiclet with bunny ears cute? Here's another with Sassafras Lass papers and OBP stamps:


I love polka dots at this time of year. Who am I kidding? I love them at every time of year!

New Collections Dragonflies

I've never been a big fan of dragonflies in craft.......until now. Check out this new product from Collections:

I painted the dragonflies white, and then glittered them. Yummo!


A chiffon bow, some stitching and a little brown ink sponged on the edges and the card was complete.

Julie has a whole bunch of new products about to hit the stores - you can see some more products in use on her blog here.

Shhh...I think she's gone insane!

It's Philippa from Lime Tart I'm talking about. She's GIVING away paper. Check it out here. I seriously think she has OD'd on chocolate. I'm not complaining tho ;) Free things are always nice - all you need to do is place and order (excluding April kits). If you spend $20, you get 20 sheets of paper. If you spend $100, you get 100 sheets of paper. Insane I tell you!

BTW, the April kits are now available for purchase. Here they are in all their glory:

The A la Tarte:

The Full Tart:

and the Half Tart:

Spring Sale

Just a few hours left of this grand sale at Odd Bird Planet.

Here are some bright cards to inspire you today:



I used Pointy Hats for this card - I cut those letters out on my Cuttlebug.

Next is a card for a little boy:


I used Lance Top Hat Bird. That's a Melissa Frances rubon sentiment - love that font!

And finally, this one:


That's tafetta ribbon shooting out of the cannon, together with some stars. Here's a close up:



Get in and order your stamps before the sale ends!

a couple of cards.....

Back again with a couple of cards I've made using InStyle Stamps.

First up is this anniversary card:



I used a digi download image called Heart Balloons, and I filled them in with my stickles. I love how the glitter turned out.

Next up is a card for a friend:

We never really get much of a chance to catch up - I just want to let her know that I'm thinking of her - trying to keep the lines of communication open. Thank goodness for email I tell ya!

I used some retro-looking paper from Paper Salon, and my Copic markers. The image is called Steph - isn't she gorgeous?

That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by.

another out of the bag

Here's another card I've made using PBS stamps. This stamp is called Empty, and I thought it would be great on a Father's Day card:

It's got fabric, some lace trim, a pen nib and a Tim Holtz ticket on it - it's quite textural (I've never even heard that word before, but you know what I mean!)

I just love that armchair. When I grow up I want an armchair just like it - just for me and a book. And perhaps a cat if I ever get over my allergy to them.

SIA

I had the opportunity (thanks to Lesley of Little Bits) of attending SIA this year. I guess this event would be the Aussie equivalent to CHA, but on a much (much, much...) smaller scale.

One of the highlights for me was the Collections stand. The thing (well, one of the things) I love about Julie is that she not only puts out a new product, but the samples she displays on the stand are always world-class, and you know that she has explored, exploited and stretched to the limit any product she releases.

I was overwhelmed with all the new products she has released, and we had the chance to play with some at the workshop. This is what we made:


It was a thrill seeing Julie again:


and I finally met the amazing Audrey:


I did the make and take (I'm wearing the pin on my in the photo above) early in the day, and Audrey was bright and bubbly. At the end of the day I stopped by the booth again, and Audrey was STILL bright and bubbly. There's just no stopping this incredibly talented lady! (These photos are a welcome addition to my album of Me with Famous People. He he.)

I also met Sherry:



Sherry is the DT manager for 1Worldscrap, but is also the DT manager for Twiddleybitz where she was working at SIA. Twiddleybitz are the company that have the most amazing opening gate made of chipboard. Here's a sample they had at their stand:


Well, now that little adventure is over, it's back to reality for me. Mum is currently in theatre having a shoulder reconstruction, so I'll be on nursing duties for both of my parents over the next few weeks. Thankfully I have a sister who will share the load. Right - smile on - off I go!

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week.

A Sale!

Johanna has a serious case of Spring fever! Check out the list of Odd Bird Planet stamps that are now on sale:

Buzz and Neil #1497E
Cadet Left #1498B
Cadet Right #1499B
Helen Left #1491H
Helen Right #1493H
Lenny Left #1495A
Lenny Right #1496A
Moonrocks #149
Triton Fishbird Right #1490F
Wig Row #1494H
3 balls #1504G
Audrey Clown Right #1505E
Larry Strongbird #1500J
Merry Troupe #1508Q
Seal Left #1506G
Seal Right #1507G
3 stands #1512O
Balloon Boy Billy #1517I
Bernardina #1515G
Burnin' Ring #1510J
Charmed Charmer #1514F
Pointy Hats #1516Q
Ring Leader #1513I
Triton Fishbird Left #1519F
Audrey Clown Left #1528E
Blaster Right #1529AA
Circus Star #1527AA
Hugo Surly Bird Left #1524K
Kerry's Bomb #1523BB
Kim's Cupcake #1526BB
Lance Top Hat Bird Left #1520D
Lance Top Hat Bird Right #1521D
Reed #1522C
10 ton weight #1532A
Bar Bell #1531C
Bird Head #1535C
Blaster Left #1530AA
Cannon Left #1534A
Cannon Right #1533A
Joy Falling Squirrel Left #1538C
Joy Falling Squirrel Right #1539C
NC's Jack O' Lantern #1537C
Star Stand #1536BB
Flying Squirrel Left #1540D
Flying Squirrel Right #1541D
Nibbles Squirrel with Nut Left #1548B
Nibbles Squirrel with Nut Right #1549B
Simon Top Hat Squirrel Left #1544E
Simon Top Hat Squirrel Right #1545E
Winston Bowler Bird Left #1543I
Winston Bowler Bird Right #1542I
Woodrow Western Duckie Left #1547I
Woodrow Western Duckie Right #1546I
Chilly Winter Penguin #1554E
Clown Owl #1552B
Hugo Surly Bird Right #1551K
Kevin Royal Penguin #1555D
Leslie Party Bird #1553C
Mr Wilson Hat and Tie Bird #1559H
Nathan Flamingo Left #1557F
Nathan Flamingo Right #1558F
Petey Bowler Penguin #1550E
Priscilla Scuba Cat #1556F
Brawny Strongbird #1560H
Cherry Ice Cream #1562BB
Clown Head #1561D
Double Scoop #1563A
NC's Banner #1566D
Priscilla with Net Cat #1567J
Priscilla with Paintbrush Cat #1568F
Row of Balls #1565I
Single Scoop #1564BB
Candy Cane Tree #387Q

Godelieve has kindly linked all the items up, so they're all just a click away. The sale finishes on the 8th April, and I'll be back in a day or so with some cards to show you. Stay tuned.

it's in the (paper)bag

Paperbag Studios, one of my favourite stamp companies is having a Stamper Appreciation Promotion on their blog.
Here's a card I made using one of their stamps:



I made it for a male colleague who is leaving us for a short while to attend to his travel bug. The papers are from Basic Grey Ambrosia range, and I added some vintage dictionary page.