Mixed Media Tutorial - Mini Art Journal

Hello Oddballs!!!!

Have you heard about our new "Technique A Week?"

Each week one of the lovely Oddball DT gals shares a new art technique...

Find all the details including how you can win FREE STAMPS on Angeliques blog HERE as she shares her Colorbursts Technique!

Today I am excited to share with you a mixed media technique to create a Mini Art Journal!

When I was first inspired to create this mini art journal I had a different design in mind which didn't use the ribbon or need any holes anywhere.   However about half way thru I decided I really wanted to use this Tim Holtz crinkle ribbon that I've been hoarding for years so I changed the design a little to incorporate it.   

Had I planned for the holes I would've used thinner cardboard making the covers able to go thru my hole punch.   As it was I used an electric drill atop a plank of wood to drill the holes thru both covers...... it worked!  Who knew?  lol  This new design also made the process of using 1 long sheet of paper for the inside pages moot. 

I have included all the files necessary to make the above journal as well as a blank template to design your own.  The 2 stamp files are ready to be printed on 6" x 6" paper to give you the same starting point that I used in the video or your can use the blank template to design your own front and back covers using any digital stamp or clip art of your choice.    You can download all 3 files here.... Template Download

I still want to try my original design idea so for my next Technique week which will be March 29th I will be back with another video to share my original art journal technique with you.

In the meantime you can check out any Techniques you may have missed in February.....

 Oddball DT Tina's fabulous Brusho Colors and Spray Starch Technique from February 8th & Troppostella's funky Airbrush technique from February 15th

Be sure to join Oddball DT Tina on March 15th for her "Bubble" technique & on March 22nd Oddball DT Penny will share her "Stencil" technique!

We hope you find the inspiration in our techniques to have fun and create something wonderful..... we hope you will join us over in the Oddball Art Stamps FB Group to share your creations and join in our Monthly Challenges!

Thanks for stopping by!
Lizzy xo

Now In Store....

I am excited to share with you this years brand new holiday paintings and ordering is now available for this years Christmas card sets!

I have created 10 unique and original Christmas card designs from my original watercolors which can be ordered in sets of 10 or 20 ( 1 of each design or 2 of each design ) 

>> PURCHASE HERE <<

Check out all 10 of my new watercolors in the album below....

Just like previous years I will add hand painted detailing to all of the cards in the set for the first 10 sets purchased  &..........

We are giving away 2 of the originals in our Holiday Giveaway....no purchase necessary to win.....enter HERE!

A Day for the History Books

Its been 2 years in the making but the day is finally here.....2016 American Election.......and Im sure will be one for the history books no matter the turn out!   

I tell ya.......I don't know about you but the suspense is killing me! lol 

created by DT Tina

So I figure what better way to kill some time then to make some art; so before I dive into the painting I am working on today, I wanted to share some more DT inspiration with you from the October stamp release.

created by DT Sarah

You can find all 9 of the October releases HERE

created by DT Jennifer 

and you can click on each DT members name to visit their own blogs and see more of their beautiful works!

created by DT Ang

As you know our FB Monthly Challenge is always "Anything Goes" and you still have the rest of the month to get your entries in to win free stamps.......Enter HERE

created by DT Troppostella

Our 'themed' Blog Monthly Challenge is actually "Anything Goes" this month as well so if you want to take advantage of that you still have 1 more week to get your entries in..........HERE

created by DT Vicky

Our next stamp release will be November 28th but I will be back a couple of more times before then to share more of this gorgeous DT inspiration with you!

created by DT Suzi 

Have an awesome day everyone.............and American's remember...

Lizzy xo

Alice Has Arrived With Her Friends......

Hey there Oddballs!   The wait is over cuz Alice and her friends have finally arrived!

You can find all 5 new "Alice" themed stamps in the NEW RELEASE section of the Oddball Etsy Shop.

I'm also excited to be able to introduce (informally, the formal introduction is coming) a couple of our new DT members from our last DT Call...... keep scrolling....

We have 5 new images released today...

ALICE IMG#324

card created by NAZ

card created by GRANNE

card created by ANDREA

card created by JENN B

card created by JULIE

WHITE RABBIT PLEASE IMG#325

card created by NAZ

card created by GRANNE

card created by JENN B

QUEEN FOR THE DAY IMG#326

card created by GRANNE

card created by ANDREA

card created by JENN B

CATERPILLAR IMG#327

card created by SUZI 

and finally introducing 2 of our newest DT members using the new Madhatter image are Jennifer G and Tina F, I'm sure you will adore their creations just as much as I do....

MADHATTER IMG#328

card created by JENNIFER G

card created by TINA F 

Our next new stamp release will be in September, I do not know the exact date as of yet but as soon as I do I will let you all know......the theme I think is pretty obvious for those of you that know me but just so we are all on the same page................. HALLOWEEN BOOWAHAHA HA HAHAHA  lol

If you've already been playing with Oddball Stamps and haven't yet entered one of our challenges......What are you waiting for???   We are giving away soooo many FREE STAMPS every month so go on and get your name in the hat for some of them!

We have our themed blog challenge where you can use any digital stamp it doesn't have to be one of mine, but of course we love to see your oddballs! ;)

BLOG CHALLENGE (theme = use the color blue)

Then there's our "Anything Goes" using an Oddball Image Challenge each month in our  Facebook Group

FACEBOOK CHALLENGE (theme = anything goes)

So lots of opportunities to win, you just have to post your creations and we love to see them!

Let us know in the comments below whats you're favorite part of Halloween?  Mine is BATS BATS AND MORE BATS!  lol 

Thanks for stopping by, 

Lizzy xo

Here's A Little Sneak Peek At....

If you thought you missed our August 15th New Stamp Release you didn't......I just forgot to let you all know that we bumped it up to the 22nd instead.  Sorry bout that....

Our next release will be tomorrow August 22 2016, the theme is "Alice" and I can't wait to share them with you!!!!

Stay tuned....

Pretty Little Monsters Speed Painting Part 1

Hey there Oddballs!!!!!!

I am finally getting things back on track and enjoying every minute of it!  Today I have a brand new speed painting video to share with you...

I have been working on a new painting that I am calling Pretty Little Monsters, painting entirely in Acrylics on a gallery wrapped canvas.

So as not to bore you or have to cut too much out of it I have decided to split it up into 3 parts each 10 mins long, so today I have part 1 to share with you and I will have part 2 up next week.

If you would like to create your own masterpiece using this image you can download it HERE

Hope you enjoy!

Magic Under the Sea

MERMAIDS!!!!!! 

I had so much fun creating this release and seeing all of the beautiful creations made by my DT ladies!  I know you are all going to love them as much as I do.......

Molly #319 Download LINK

Created by ANG

Created by Lozzy

Created by Shannon

Created by Andrea

Created by Naz

Created by Bettina

Nixie #320 - Download LINK

Created by Naz

Created by Granne

Created by Julie

Created by Elaine

Created by Naz

Created by Bettina

Created by Suzi

Melody #321 Download LINK

Created by Naz

Created by Naz

Seashells #322 Download LINK

Seahorse #323 Download LINK

Created by Granne

I hope you guys enjoy the new Under the Sea Mermaid collection.......and I hope to see your creations in either of our Challenges this month for a chance to win free stamps!!  2 more weeks to enter in our Blog Challenge  the theme is "Little Child"  and today is the last day to enter in our Facebook Challenge as always is "Anything Goes" so if you don't make it today then check back tomorrow for the August Challenge! 

I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Which new release is your favorite?  tell me in the comments below...

Thanks for stopping by!

Lizzy xo