Working Fabric FFC

Christi is our awesome hostess this month and when I saw the challenge this week it really made me start to think.  Why?  Because as she puts it “For today, it's all about you. Create a project that is just for you and your enjoyment.”  EH?  Make something for me?  I think I did that once.  But to do it again?   OK!

Alright I am a HUGE reader…HUGE!!  This is what I decided to do.

And I think it goes really well with the Some Odd Girl Challenge too to use fabric on your creation.  That’s right the entire front is fabric and not paper.  I backed it with cardboard.  I also used one of the brand new releases from Some Odd Girl, Kiss A Prince Tia.

Gotta go see what the other girls made for their me gifts…

Christi
Jimmi
Kim
Kimme
Sherry

 

Hope You Can Cling To

This month SplitCoast Stampers is partnering with UT MD Anderson Cancer Center for a month long card drive to benefit those that have been affected by breast cancer.

They kicked off the campaign Saturday on World Card Making Day (WCMD).  And I have the privilege of hosting today’s challenge and tomorrow’s.

This one is going to be a little different and take a little twist on something you already know.
Take ...

1. Something old (preferably something that has been in your stash for a year or more, if you haven't been crafting that long *GASP* that's ok just pick your oldest thing)
2. Something new (something just out of the wrapper or you know you just got from the store recently)

Those of you that follow the Friday Fun Challenge know we’ve done this one recently but it’s really a lot of fun and the rest of the challenge will come THIS challenge come tomorrow. 

I hope you will take the time to play along.  And then upload it to the gallery because from what I understand there will be prizes.

Stamps: 3 Scoops
Paper:  Basic Grey Oliver (new), Neenah CS, PTI Kraft
Extras:  PTI Spring Rain Saddle Stitch Ribbon (new), Copics, AC Glitter Thickers
Everything else was old but especially the Thickers

Did You Hear?

There’s a NEW release this week over at Some Odd Girl.  And let me just tell you if you thought I drooled over the past releases just wait until you get a load of these babies.

They are PERFECT in so many different ways.  I have had so many ideas just swirling in my head for these sweetie pies.  Now I guess I better get some of them on paper huh?  Wanna a peek?

I KNOW, RIGHT!!!!

Don’t forget it’s a new month so there’s a new freebie too!!

OK, don’t wait… RUN.  You know you want to collect all of them!!

CHAPTER 33: DICTIONARY of Nonsense

Alice didn't dare to argue the point, but went on: `-- and I thought I'd try and find my way to the top of that hill -- '

`When you say "hill,"' the Queen interrupted, `I could show you hills, in comparison with which you'd call that a valley.'

`No, I shouldn't,' said Alice, surprised into contradicting her at last: `a hill can't be a valley, you know. That would be nonsense -- '

The Red Queen shook her head, `You may call it "nonsense" if you like,' she said, ` but I've heard nonsense, compared with which that would be as sensible as a dictionary!'

--Ch. 2: Through the Looking Glass

Greetings from Wonderland! Before we commence this week's challenge, LOTS of tea-toasting to our FABULOUS new October Guest at Tea: DONNA BUDZYNSKI! Donna's amazing work caught our eye a while back and we are thrilled to have her joining us! A VERY MERRY unbirthday to you, Donna! WELCOME!

DT member Lynne is challenging us this week is to use TEXT in a NONSENSE way - not to read, but as a pattern in your card. Use a page from an old dictionary or other book, stamp a background text stamp or use a text-patterned paper in your creation. Link up your NEW CREATIONS and the design team will stop by to do some CREATIVE READING as we look at your entries this week!

The Greeting Farm is our SPONSOR this week, and not only are we thrilled to have them again, the prize just got sweeter! There is a RUBBER SINGLE OF CHOICE up for grabs for this challenge AS WELL as the highly-sought after "Wonderland" digital stamp set!

 

Nonsense you say? Believe it! You have through Friday, October 8th at 8pm CST to enter to WIN the above prizes! We'll announce our lucky winner on Saturday, October 9th with the next challenge here at Oh, Alice!

Now last week’s challenge was Chapter 32: Journey to the Center of the Earth where Jen challenged us to fall down the rabbit hole… literally.  She wanted us to create a card with a window or a card.  Last week I was sick but I had already created some of my card and I wanted to finish it so I did.

The Tinies Are HERE!!!

It’s new release day over at Some Odd Girl.  And we have a new set of images coming out.  All equally adorable.  The Tinies.

And in case you forgot how they look used, here’s how I’ve used them recently.

Just too cute, right? 

CHAPTER 31: Fighting for the CROWN

`Why the Lion and the Unicorn, of course,' said the King.

`Fighting for the crown?'

`Yes, to be sure,' said the King: `and the best of the joke is, that it's my crown all the while! Let's run and see them.' And they trotted off, Alice repeating to herself, as she ran, the words of the old song: --

`The Lion and the Unicorn were fighting for the crown:
The Lion beat the Unicorn all round the town.
Some gave them white bread, some gave them brown;
Some gave them plum-cake and drummed them out of town.'

Hey everyone! We have a wonderful challenge today and a prize at stake from The Mad Hatter herself! Jessica will be giving away an {Ippity} prize pack of stamps plus a nice array of 6x6 designer paper to ONE lucky winner this week who is "Crowned" by Random.org!

Speaking of crowns, THAT's this week's challenge, brought to you by our very own Twisted Sis Sammi: Use CROWNS and/or MYTHICAL Creatures on your card or creation today! Here's some mystic madness brought to you by our Twisted team:

 

Have a very regal day in WONDERLAND!

Multiply SOGgy

Have you been playing along with the Some Odd Girl Challenge blog?  Did you know we have a new challenge up all the time?

I gotta say I love them because they really make you think outside the box.  Especially with them being digi images.

This week’s challenge is to use multiple images… 3 or more.  I just loved this!!

And you get to preview one of the Monkees & some of the Tinis that are coming out soon.

If you want to play you can see all the details at the SOG Challenge blog.  And don’t forget!!  We’ve got a contest going on where you have a chance to win the Monkee set plus a lot more.

Stamps:  Ice Cream Tia, Daisy Tia, Hang Out
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Material Girl, Neenah CS
Extras: Copics, Prisma, ek Success Punch, Bobbin Ribbon, Mod Brads

What’s My Name?

Couple of really cute announcements…

PLUS a contest!!

1st… Some Odd Girl has totally redone their website.  You really have to go check it out.  Lemme tell you it freakin rocks!!

2nd…  LOOKIE!!!

Ok, tell me how cute they are!!  I think my personal favorite has to be the one in the tree, I THINK, because I probably will change my mind later.  Which brings me right to the contest.

Some Odd Girl is doing a contest, that’s right I said a contest.

Name the monkee!!  HEHE

There’s some great prizes up for grabs… like Copics, a $40 gift certificate to CSN, PLUS oh did I mention

the entire MONKEE set!!

For more details make sure you check out the Monkee Contest page

Here’s a sample with one of the cuties, wish I could say I did it.

CHAPTER 26: Sizing up a Sketch...

"The Caterpillar was the first to speak.

`What size do you want to be?' it asked.

`Oh, I'm not particular as to size,' Alice hastily replied; `only one doesn't like changing so often, you know.'

`I DON'T know,' said the Caterpillar.

Alice said nothing: she had never been so much contradicted in her life before, and she felt that she was losing her temper.

`Are you content now?' said the Caterpillar.

`Well, I should like to be a LITTLE larger, sir, if you wouldn't mind,' said Alice: `three inches is such a wretched height to be.'

`It is a very good height indeed!' said the Caterpillar angrily, rearing itself upright as it spoke (it was exactly three inches high).

`But I'm not used to it!' pleaded poor Alice in a piteous tone. And she thought of herself, `I wish the creatures wouldn't be so easily offended!'

`You'll get used to it in time,' said the Caterpillar; and it put the hookah into its mouth and began smoking again..."

Hello! How is everyone here in Wonderland today?

We are sizing up a GREAT sketch by JEN and the main panel just HAPPENS to be THREE. INCHES. TALL. :) Now, of course you don't have to stick to this if your image won't fit, but we didn't want to anger Mr. Caterpillar by saying that Three inches wasn't a respectable height, so here's the sketch:

Believe it or not I am currently in Charlotte at CKC and I made this in the hotel room on my bed from the stuff that I got today.  The only thing I had prepared beforehand was my image…thank goodness!! 

Wanna get further inspired?  Go check out what the other team made at the Oh! Alice Challenge blog.

Stamps: Some Odd Girl – Inchie & Mae as Alice Pose
Ink: SU Close to Cocoa
Paper: Bazzill Oatmeal, PTI White, October Afternoon Fly A Kite
Extras: Copics, Technique Tuesdays Baseboards, Creative Imaginations – Marah Johnson Flower Embellie

Using Whatcha Got

One of the major perks to me as being part of the Stash a SOGgy girl is that they are challenging me to use it up.  That’s right, I don’t know if you believe this or not I have a stash.  Are you as shocked as I am? 

For the first challenge that I am participating in, however, it is Stash Challenge #6.  It is to use Ribbons & Rubons.  I really didn’t have a problem with either because it’s not like I didn’t have both.  My main problem was finding the right rubon to use.  Yet, I found the perfect one.

Now ya gotta go check out what the other girls did because they did an amazing job.

Robin M
Andrea
Cassandra
Piali

And of course if you wanna play along, cause ya know with these kind of things there’s going to be prizes.  OH!! Did I mention that we’re introducing new stamps?  Ya gotta check out all these cuties!!

Stamps: Kissy Mae
Paper: PTI Soft Stone & Select White, Basic Grey – Olivia
Extras: Ribbon Bobbin, Copics, DCWV Friendship Rubon

Have You Seen Them?

Ok, I know I’m a little biased but I can’t help it.  Some Odd Girl is having their new release today and I think the new release… well I just love it!!  See for yourself.

They are just all so cute to me.  I think they are so easy to use.

I’ll give you a sneak of how I used Kissy Mae but you’ll have to come back Thursday to see the whole thing.  I know I’m evil!! MWAHAHAHAHA!!

 

Getting Punny With It

Nah, nah, na na na na!!  Sorry, that was just cheesy.  I admit it, embrace it!!  Now to spice up some more of our food (hey I warned you in the title!!)

This challenge over at the Some Odd Girl Challenge blog is to be SOOO Punny.

I really enjoyed using one of the new images with this challenge because I really like this one!! WHY?  It can be used so many ways.  For friends, couples, anniversaries!!  I guess I could show you, huh?

So go play!!  And you could win images because we could all USE more!!

Stamps: Mr. Salt & Mrs. Pepper
Paper: Neenah CS, SEI – Addison
Extras: MM Letter Stickers, Copics, Cricut Wild Card Cartridge, Copics
Ink: DI Tumbled Glass