Friday, September 16, 2011

Bookmark & A Blog Hop!

Hi all!

Welcome to Friday, and welcome to the Some Odd Girl clear release Blog Hop!  If you started on the SOG blog, then you are now on the next step!  If you happened upon my blog coincidentally, you may want to start back at the beginning (there may be some prizes in it - wink, wink)!

So, I have some rough news - Canada Post has been playing with us a bit.  Kristy sent us our clear stamps AGES ago, and the two Canadians on the team have not received their packages.  If you noticed, we haven't been able to participate in the sneak peeks this week, because we don't have our goodies :-(

I did make a project with one of my newer digi images to show you today though.  And I'm still gonna show you what the clear sets will look like afterwards!

I made a fun, school-themed bookmark!  I am a reader, so I can always use another bookmark, and I have a few people in my family that are the same!  So, they always come in handy.

My base is Kraft CS and punched the 2 top corners with the Tag Corner Punch, then I used a lovely piece of patterned paper from Basic Grey's line called Olivia, with black and white mats.  I punched a slot at the top, and tied some Bashful Blue taffeta ribbon in a knot, and I added some pink Martha Stewart pearls to the corners.
I also added an extra patch at the top - Kraft CS punched with the Martha Stewart Lattice edge punch, then a white piece, then an SU rub-on for the sentiment.

I printed the adorable School Mae onto Whisper White CS, coloured her with Copics, and cut her out with a thin white border around.  I don't usually do blondes, but I was feeling daring! LOL

So, here are the two sets that the rest of the team will be previewing today, and they are 4" x 6" in size:



Deck the Halls Tobie, including lots of extras

And Warm Wishes Tia, including lots of extras

They are too cute, and I'm bummed I don't have them in my possession!  They will officially be released in the store on September 19!

Make sure you complete the entire hop - comment on every blog for a special surprise giveaway. You have through Sunday at 11:59PM EST to get your comments in! Winner will be announced on Monday.
The next stop on the hop is Sandie! Woo hoo!

Here is the entire hop order, so you don't miss anything:
Some Odd Girl Blog
Robin <-----------------You are HERE
Sandie
Sarah
Amy
Caz
Leah
Vera
Corry
Lou
Elena
Natasha
Christina
Melissa
Kristy


Hope you enjoyed, and thanks for stopping by!

54 comments:

Rene Sharp said...

Super cute bookmark Robin, I love that image!!

Unknown said...

Fabulous creation Robin!!! You colored Mae so perfectly! I'm super bummed they haven't made it there *bangs head against wall* but I really hope you'll love them when they arrive!

Lindha said...

Thanks a lot for lovely inspiration! Love your bookmark!

Hugs Lindha

Trina said...

What a sweet bookmark! Amazing how matting a piece of paper can upgrade the look of something simple...

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Robin, this is gorgeous! Love the patterned paper and your coloring is fabulous!

Hlora said...

Very nice bookmark!

Sheila said...

Oddie girl..too cute! Hopping along.

Thanks,
Sheila

Lou Mac said...

Total bummer that you haven't received your sets yet girl! :( Gosh. Canadian post need to get their ass into gear!!

On the other hand, you've now made me fall back in love with School Mae! ;) LOVE her blonde hair - you should do it more!! The patterned paper is delicious too. She's too pretty to be hidden between the pages of a book so I hope you have her on the arm of the chair more times than inside the book! :D

xo

mfc.melissamade2 said...

Robin - your creation is fantastic! Oh that stinky post man - but I tell you what - I wouldn't have seen this fabulous creation if you had gotten them! I love the GORGEOUS papers you placed Mae on and your coloring is divine!
Hugs,
M

KalySto said...

Lovely bookmark ! Hop -hop- away...!

Unknown said...

Love yor Bookmark!!! This amazing, thanks so sharing!!!
Karla

citronlime said...

What a supercute bookmark...!!!

Sara I. said...

LOVE this!!! Gorgeous paper and love the pink pearls!

Scrapfaire said...

Love that bookmark! And can't wait to see what you make out of the new sets!!

corryskaart said...

hallo roodborstje
wat een geweldig opjecht heb je gemaakt en erg mooi ingekleurd!
groetjes van corry van:
corryskaartblogspotnl.blogspot.com

ChickieChirps said...

This is adorable Robin! What a bummer you didn't get your stamps yet, but this image is super cute and your colouring is fab!

Arabella

Amy said...

Oy, sorry to hear that the post office still has your stamps... not cool! But your bookmark is super sweet and I love how you've colored up Mae, she looks beautiful! :)

Anne said...

I love to read and I love your bookmark.. you have colored her nicely and that background is fun..

RiNNE said...

Super adorable!

Chris_P said...

Wow she´s just adorable!!! I have to use this image for a birthday card this weekend!

AmandaA said...

Your bookmark is gorgeous Robin - coloured fantastically and matched with some gorgeous papers and embellies..as a fellow bookie, I would love to receive this!! Hope your Christmas sets arrive soon - they are so awesome, am sure you will have lots of fun when they land on your craft table x

Nikki said...

Fantastic Bookmark love how you've colored it in :)
hugs Nikki

Sandra H said...

Hi what an amazing blookmark your image is just perfect for this greatly coloured and all that lovely background papers is lovely too!:) Sandra H

Maria Therese said...

Fab book-mark ♥

AtStudioD said...

Such gorgeous coloring!! THANK YOU!!

x0, Damaris

Brenda said...

I am really loving Mae and you used her so well on this gorgeous bookmark!

Lisa said...

Super Cute!!! thanks!
Have a scrap- happy day,
Lisa G
http://lisa-scrappingspot.blog.com/

KellyW said...

So sorry you haven't received your goodies yet!!....but your bookmark is ADORABLE!!

Amanda R said...

So sorry you don't have your stamps but this is adorable!

Sue D said...

Very cute bookmark--I like the papers and your coloring.

Kim H said...

what a cute bookmark. thank you for sharing. hope you get your goodie box soon.

MellyMel said...

Awe I can image this is what my now Miss 5 is going to look like in a few years. LOVE LOVE LOVE those big blue eyes. Gorgeous creation. I'm sure you are going to have loads of fun when you get your package. Look forward to seeing what you come up with then.

kris said...

Love your project Robin!! super cute!! hope you get your stamps soon! =D

sammi said...

Gorgeous bookmark! What a bummer about the Canadian Post being behind! Hope you get your goodies, soon, so we can see your creations with them!

alethea said...

Your book mark is gorgeous!! Love your colouring of the image!! Can't wait to see what you do with the new images!! Hugsxx

Sammi said...

oooh.. beautiful bookmark! LOVE it! Sorry to hear you didn't get your stamps yet.. can't wait to see what you make when you do :D
Sammi
xx

Lydia said...

she is beautiful xx

Susanne said...

I do like this stamps... and your tags is so cool....
Hugs Susanne

Lisa said...

What a cute bookmark!

Alba Aguilar (AlbaScrap) said...

The tag looks soo great!!! Great job! And the new stamps are just goregous!

Kamilla said...

OOOh the bookmark is stunningly beautiful!!
I love the colours and the cute ribbon :)
Thanks 4 the inspiration

Ashley Newell said...

Super cute bookmark!

Bettina L. said...

Such a beautiful bookmark. You've coloured her perfectly;)

Cathy P in AZ said...

This is a great idea - and your bookmark is FABULOUS. Love LOVE love!

DonnaMundinger said...

Well your bookmark is adorable. so sorry you haven't received your new set, though. something to look forward to. xxD

Anonymous said...

I love your bookmark. I am a reader as well and I tend to do a lot of bookmarks myself. Always fun to see some new ones. And I love that stamp.

Brenda said...

Fabulous bookmark. this is a darling image, your coloring is fabulous!!

Kimberly J. said...

This is awesome!!! I just love it!! :) Awesome colors and image!
Kimberly
cutie.jensen at gmail.com

Angie said...

Cute book mark. The image works perfectly for it.

Aly's mom said...

I feel your pain about waiting for goodies in the mail! I do love the idea of using the stamps for bookmarks though! I just got a Kindle, but my daughter loves to read as much as I do and can always use more bookmarks!

Tricia said...

Love the bookmark

Kimberly said...

Super fab tag...love it..tfs

My Scrap Diary said...

So sorry to hear about your postal woes. I hope you can get your goodies soon. School Mae looks adorable on this bookmark.
Thanks
Jess M

Karla said...

Love them!