Tombow USA and Stampendous! Blog Hop 2016!

Hello Lovelies! 

Welcome to the Tombow USA and Stampendous! Blog Hop! You probably came here from Kristine Reynolds If you stumbled across my blog go to the Stampendous! Blog to start.

Project #1: Mixed Media Card

Here is how I made this card:

Using the card base that came with the Stampendous Butterfly Duo Stencil Set I began by spreading modeling paste through the stencil.

While waiting for the modeling paste to dry I began doodling through the stencil with the black 0.3mm micron pen that came with the stencil set. This pen is very nice to write with! I made random shapes and doodles. I went with the flow and didn't think too much about it. It was very therapeutic.

Once the modeling paste was dry, I then strayed it with different ink sprays I have in my collection. 

Next, I colored in the doodles using the Tombow Recycled Colored Pencils.

I decided to add silver glitter card stock behind my custom made drawing. I find the best adhesive to use when gluing down glitter card stock is the Tombow Xtreme Adhesive  because it really adheres down on the fine glitter whereas other glues on the market just don't have a strong enough hold like the Xtreme Adhesive. BONUS TIP: it's a dry adhesive so you don't have to wait for your glue to dry to continue working on your project! 

Next using the Tombow MONO Aqua Liquid Glue I adhered colored rhinestones to finish up the card.

PROJECT #2: Decorative Photo Frame

Here's how I made this project:

I used the Stampendous Butterfly Duo Stencil  Set which includes 6 card bases and a great black micron pen along with the Stampendous Glance Stamp.

Using the Tombow Blending Palette I scribbled on 3 colors and then sprayed it with the Tombow Blending Mister. Using a watercolor brush I added the color to the card base and let it dry.

I then stamped the Stampendous Glance Stamp and went over the lines with the black micron pen to make the lines bolder.

I went in with a white gel pen and white ink spray to add white high lights. This really made the face stand out from the background.

Next,  I trimmed off the back piece of the card and added my art piece in a 5x7 frame. BONUS TIP: use the Tombow MONO Removable Adhesive to help your picture stay in place when adding it to the frame. Since my image was smaller that my frame the Mono Removable Adhesive prevented it from falling or shifting when closing the frame. And because it's removable it will not damage your picture or your background.

I hope you enjoyed my project tutorials!

Now on to the two amazing prizes!

The first is a Tombow Adhesives Bundle that includes: Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Tombow Mono Adhesive Dots, Tombow Foam Tape and Tombow Adhesives Dots.

The second one is a bundle of Stampendous! NEW Stencil Duos:  Blossom Duo Stencil Set, Heart Duo Stencil Set, and the Butterfly Duo Stencil Set.

Use the Rafflecopter to earn as many entries as you can! Winner will be announced February 15^th! 

Now hop along to see what these talented ladies made:

YOUR NEXT STOP IS…

Stampendous!

Kristine Reynolds

Serena Bee [you are here]

Alison Heikkila

Smitha Katti

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Tombow USA

Thank you for stopping by! Let me know which project is your favorite! I think i love the girl frame, there's just something so haunting about it!

Hey Look! It's Me!! Tombow USA 2016 Design Team

Oh Hey look!! It's my face up there :O

Hello lovelies!! 

I have some exciting news, I am a member of the new 2016 Design Team for the amazing Tombow USA. I am so over the moon, happy and grateful!

Can't wait to make some magic!

2016 is starting on the right foot! 

Please visit the Tombow USA blog to learn more about the full design team!

Here's to a brand new and amazing year!!

Cheers.

Serena Bee

New Pocket Letter Tutorial Ft Octopode Factory & A Giveaway!

Hello lovelies!

i have a new pocket letter tutorial up and it is also a giveaway!! check it out and don't forget to enter for your chance to win this pocket letter! details are in the video! https://youtu.be/m_7I81e4kQ4 I wanted to celebrate my new run as part of the new Octopode Factory Design team! I am so thrilled to be on this new adventure with one of my favorite stamp companies, this means the world! I hope you join in on the celebration and enter my giveaway! Rules on how to enter are in the video but don't forget to be a subscriber of my youtube channel as well!

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thanks for stopping by!

Serena Bee

My Last Oddball Art Design Team Project

Hello Lovelies,

As you have read in the title, today i am here to share with you my last project as a member of Oddball art's design team and FB co-ordinator. I had a great ride and met a lot of amazing people in the last year and i am grateful for the experience Lizzy Love gave me as being Facebook co-ordinator.

My last project is for the Facebook anything goes challenge over at Mixed Mediaology and I created a card. 

I was inspired by a photo i saw on Instagram posted by @getmessyartjournal where they made a similar background on an art journal page using washi tape. I took out all my favorite washi tapes and decided to try to re-create my own version of this.  I also added scraps of pink glitter paper that i had sitting on my desk from a previous project.

I used a flower i got from michaels a while back and some glitter pieces also from michaels. My sentiment was made using my dymo label maker and i colored up the digi with my copics.

Well, i guess this is it folks. Thanks for stopping by and thank you to Lizzy Love for having me on her design team. On that note, have you heard about the new DT call? There’s been some new changes and awesome added opportunities added and you all should check it out and apply if you are interested in being a part of a great community and Design Team. Good luck to everyone who applies.

 I can't wait to see this new design team and all the greatness coming in the future.

Talk soon <3

Serena

Bah Humbug! Oddball Art Winter Challenge

Hello Lovelies!

And happy 2015!! Today I have a new Oddball Art Design Team Project to share for the recent Winter Theme challenge that is happening on the blog! You have until Jan 14th to enter any and all your Winter themed projects, and remember for this challenge you can use any digital stamp of your choice, but of course, we'd love it if you use one of Lizzy's adorable digis :)

Here is my project: 

Living in Montreal, Canada, the winters can be pretty brutal. It is actually -23 degrees Celsius right as   I type this with a crazy wind chill *brr* So one can see why I dislike the winter! 

Here are a few rules and the prizes up for grabs!

1. You must follow our theme

2. Please mention and link back to our challenge on your personal blogs/galleries

3. Creations must be NEW, no backlinking

4. Limit of 3 entries per person

 1 Random winner will get to choose 3 digis from ODDBALL ART STAMPS and  a Top 3 with prize format as follows.....

• First prize wins 3 digis
• Second prize wins 2 digis 
• Third prize wins 1 digi

If your are on Instagram:

Make sure to tag your pictures so we can all see what you create with Oddball Art digital stamps!

use these: @oddballartco and #oddballartchallenge . We can't wait to see you on instagram!

Thanks for stopping by! Please check out the Challenge blog to see what the other creative DT members made!

Halloween/Spooky Oddball Art Stamp Challenge! Freakshow Inspired Card

Hello Ghoulies!

Long time since I posted on here huh? I just got back from my Halloween Disney world vacation a week ago and I'm ready to get back to crafting!

 Today I am sharing my card for the recent Oddball Art Stamp Challenge! We have a Halloween/spooky/creepy challenge going on right now and it ends on Nov 15th.  If you're anything like me, and are still making Halloween cards (I'm not ready for it to be over) then you have plenty of time to enter your after Halloween projects.

Here is what I made:

I was inspired by the new season of American Horror Story's "Freakshow". This is my version of the clown.

I colored Clown Girl  with my copics and used my die cutting machine for most of the elements on this card.

I just love the ribbons I used and that bow!

I have another "Freakshow" card to share in this collection at another time, don't forget to check back for that!

Serena Bee

Hey Lovelies,

It is time for a new challenge over at the Oddball Stamp Blog! The theme for this challenge is NONTRADITIONAL HAIR. Enter our challenge for a chance to win 3 free digital stamps of your choice! You have plenty of time to join; the challenge will end on September 14th! So let's get started!

This time around I made 3 project life cards for my friend Cindy's halloween giveaway. I know the theme is nontraditional hair color, but because I always use nontraditional hair colors already in most of my projects like pink, purples, and blues, for me nontraditional hair is what is considered traditional. Did I just lose you there? Hope not, so I went with black and brown.

My first card is 4x6 and I used one of my absolute all time favorite digi Bride of Frankenstein. I used a die cut tombstone and fence and a tombstone sticker along with some bling to finish off this card.

The next card is using Dracula Boy

And the last card is my favorite! I used the creepy cute ghost bat digi. I recently got eyeball epoxy stickers and I couldn't help but put them on this ghosty. It's so cute!! I then add some candy stickers and lots of bling.

which card is your favorite? I would love to hear from you.

If you are on Instagram:

Make sure to tag your pictures so we can all see what you create with Oddball Art digital stamps!

use these: @oddballartco and #oddballartchallenge . We can't wait to see you on instagram!

Thanks for stopping by! Please check out the Challenge blog to see what the other creative DT members made!

Thanks for stopping by,

Serena

Oddball Art Facebook Challenge #5

Hello Lovelies,

It's time for another Oddball Art Facebook challenge! Come join us at Oddball Art Facebook Mixed Mediaology! And as usual it is always "anything goes" as long as you use an Oddball Art Digi for this challenge. And you could win 3 free digis of your choice! Lizzy is constantly releasing new digis so there is always so much for you to choose from with 20 new digis being released every month.

Here is my project!

Yes I am still in a Halloween kick and I don't think it's going anywhere!

Added glossy accents to the bats and wink of steel to the dress and witch hat.

We have another challenge on the blog that you can join, the theme is "show us your coloring skills" join us at :www.oddballstamps.blogspot.com you have until August 14th to enter. Remember for this challenge any digi stamp is acceptable.

Don't forget we are having a Design Team call!!! Click here for more info!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to play along to win some digis!

I will be entering this card in Simon Says "Anything Goes" challenge!

Serena

Oddball Art Stamps Design Team Call!!!

Hi lovelies,

I have some updates for you. First, I am now the new Facebook DT coordinator for Oddball Art, I am so excited and ready for this new experience! 

We are also making some changes to the current state of the design team and we are also looking to expand the team!!! How exciting is this?! Lizzy is constantly creating new digis for us and she is now up to making 20 new digis per month!!  How amazing is that.

So we are looking for a few more talented ladies and gents to join our team. If you are interested in joining and would like to learn more about this opportunity, I will be posting all the info down below! Thanks for stopping by.

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It's time for a DT CALL at Oddball Art Stamps Co. blog!!  We are looking to expand our DT which shows off artist Lizzy Love's beautiful images which can be found at Oddball Art Co. Etsy Shop. We have lots of fun stuff on the horizon we are looking for some enthusiastic and committed DT members to help us further grow this wonderful company.

If you LOVE the images found at Oddball Art Co. Etsy Shop and are an active blogger/social media participant with great coloring skills and ability to take clear, well lit photos, then we encourage you to apply!!

We are looking for designers:

♥ To create something to showcase on the Oddball Art Stamps Co. blog and your own blog (the artwork should feature Oddball Art Digital Stamps).

♥ To take good photos of their work including some photos of the process steps and put them together into a Youtube video/slideshow (Lizzy can show you how to do this as well if any member doesn't have nor want a youtube channel of their own Lizzy can upload the video for them)

♥ To participate in the Facebook group and blog. i.e. challenges, blog hops

♥ To commit to being part of our team for the next 6 months.

♥ To have FUN and create whatever they want!

Design team benefits include:

♥ Each Design Team member will get 2 FREE Digital Stamps per month as well as a coupon code for 50% off all Digital Downloads in the Oddball Art Co. Etsy Shop.

♥ Each member will be provided with a Design Team/Oddball Art Stamps Co. Badge to put in the sidebar of their blog stating their an Oddball Art Stamps Co. Design Team member.

♥Each member will be promoted on Facebook and on the blog whenever possible (we hope they will do the same on their personal blogs and FB pages.. a win/win for everyone!).

♥ Each Design Team Member will be joined in to a private Facebook group where  they can chat among themselves and to Lizzy.

♥ Lizzy will continue to create new digital images every month so there is always a fresh selection of designs in the shop to work with.

♥ Lizzy will create holiday themed digital stamps to coincide upcoming holidays. As well if any member has a special request for a certain design that she hasn't created yet she will do her best to create it for them.

If you agree with all of the above and are interested in applying, please e-mail the following to Audrey at danmoose@aol.com - include DT CALL in the subject line-

1. Name and blog address

2. A bit about your yourself as well as some info. regarding your crafty background

3. Any additional crafting forums or social media outlets to which you belong

Looking forward to hearing from you.  Applications will be accepted through August 7, 2014.  Hugs and good luck:)

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There you have it, all you need to know about Oddball Art's Design Team. 

Hope you all apply!

Serena

Forever Haunted | Oddball Art Design Team Challenge

 Hey Lovelies,

It is time for a new challenge over at the Oddball Stamp Blog! The theme for this challenge is simple, just show off your coloring skills using any color medium you like. Just have fun with it. Enter our challenge for a chance to win 3 free digital stamps of your choice!!

So come on play along, you have plenty of time to join; the challenge will end on August 14th!

Those who follow me on Facebook and youtube know that I have been on a halloween kick, I cannot wait to get my hands on some of the new halloween goodies for this year! I am also hosting a halloween project swap this month so I've been playing with my halloween stash and created this card.

I had colored other digis using pencil crayons and water-colour crayons but I feel most comfortable with copics so I started over.

I used the Fairy Batgirl digi. I absolutely adore her. I added wink of stella in clear to her batwings and dress.

The flowers and ribbons were gifted to me in some recent happy mail from my friends Susumu and Elizabeth. 

I used my new Diemond Dies to create this circle card and my new Bigkick that I won from Susumu.

Isn't she lovely? 

If you are on Instagram:

Make sure to tag your pictures so we can all see what you create with Oddball Art digital stamps!

use these: @oddballartco and #oddballartchallenge . We can't wait to see you on instagram!

Thanks for stopping by! Please check out the Challenge blog to see what the other creative DT members made!

Serena

Oddball Art Co Design Team Challenge #3: Girly Glam

Hello Lovelies,

I am here today with the 3rd Oddball Art Stamp challenge for the month of May! 

 The theme for this challenge is GIRLY GLAM. You could enter any recent project you made along as it fits in with the theme, easy right? You could use bright colors, pearls, sequins, gems, and glitter, whatever screams girly and glam to you. Enter our challenge for a chance to win 3 free digital stamps of your choice!!

So come on, choose a digi and play along! You have plenty of time to join; the challenge will end on June 14th!

As my design team project, I decided to make a 4x6 postcard for a swap I am having with a online friend. 

I had a lot of fun playing with different ink/paint mediums to make the background. I have a process video down below so you could watch how this postcard was made.

I colored this girl digi in with my copics. She is one of my favorites from Lizzy, so cute and I love the panda hoody, it's so pastel goth! 

I added a lot of shimmer to her with my Wink of Stella clear shimmer pen which you can see in the picture below. 

And to add even more glam I added a mix of sequins, rhinestones, and sparkly stars. Not to mention there is a subtle shimmer on the background as well from my Heidi Swapp mists.

Here's the process:

If your are on Instagram:

Make sure to tag your pictures so we can all see what you create with Oddball Art digital stamps!

use these: @oddballartco and #oddballartchallenge . We can't wait to see you on instagram!

Thanks for stopping by! Please check out the Challenge blog to see what the other creative DT members made!

Serena Bee