TLC315 ~ That’s Odd ~ 03/07/11: Card Techniques & Samples

Toy · 03-06-2011, 06:51 PM

Hi friends!

A huge thanks to Joan for covering the last few TLCs while I got my health in order. I’m beginning to understand when people say it sucks to get old! I’m slowly getting my sea legs back.

~ That’s Odd ~

Ok, this week we’re going to focus on odd shaped cards (anything but a A2, square, etc.). Also, as a *bonus*, I’m asking that you use something on your card that you wouldn’t normally see on a card. If you can’t think of anything for the *bonus*, that’s ok. You can also make a 3D item, as long as it’s not square or rectangular!

Some tips:

• Try template websites or the template area in the forums here on SCS.

• If you can’t find a template, try searching for clip art in the shape you want and making your own template. You can do that by copying it into a word document and adjusting the size. Then print on cardstock.

• Use your Nestabilities in creative ways.

• Trace something that has an interesting shape (fold cardstock and line it up at the edge)

Here’s my sample:

~ Splishin’ and A Splashin’ ~

Remember when you are uploading to use keyword TLC315 (no spaces).

You can view the entire TLC315 gallery HERE.

****** I know many of you like to combine challenges. You could use this challenge as a jumping off point for the Spotted Canary Spring Challenge! If you haven’t seen the details on this challenge, you’ll want to! There is a huge prize being offered to one lucky stamper ********

Oddly enough, I can’t wait to see what you make

Hawkeye Stamper · 03-06-2011, 06:57 PM

Great challenge! I'll be thinking about it while I'm sleeping.

markie's mom · 03-06-2011, 07:31 PM

GREAT challenge! And, I have been wanting to use this Spellbinders die for a while!
Thanks!

Here's today's submission

hobbydujour · 03-06-2011, 08:21 PM

Welcome back, Holly. Glad you are feeling better. Joan did a bang-up job while you were gone. Thanks, Joan.

I'm in Easter card-making mode and decided to carry that theme for my card for today's challenge. I used to LOVE those diorama sugar eggs as a child...I ATE them too. It's a wonder that I have a tooth in my head after all that sugar! : )

REMEMBER THOSE DIORAMA SUGAR EGGS?

niki1 · 03-06-2011, 09:47 PM

Here is my card :
TLC315 Something to wear by niki1 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
niki

hskelly · 03-06-2011, 09:58 PM

So glad you are feeling better Holly - and thanks to Joan for filling in! Here is my Humorous Shaped card.

Biggan · 03-06-2011, 11:32 PM

Thanks Holly for a fun challenge! Here is mine;

Rubberboots

TFL!
Birgit

n5stamper · 03-07-2011, 12:29 AM

Here is my GRANDMA'S BOUDOIR SNEAK PEEK.

Clownmom · 03-07-2011, 02:07 AM

Good challenge, Holly. Here's my card - Oval Birthday.

Vicky Gould · 03-07-2011, 02:52 AM

That was a fun challenge, Holly!!! Thanks!

Here's my

Fish Bowl

yo sam · 03-07-2011, 03:22 AM

This was fun!!! I've been wanting to use my dog house template! Here's mine TLC315 Have a doggone great birthday by yo sam - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

cindy501 · 03-07-2011, 04:48 AM

This should be fun. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. I got my thinking cap on and see if I can get something done to post too. Thanks for the challenge.

Chrissyd723 · 03-07-2011, 06:08 AM

GREAT CHALLENGE! I created a Pyramid Card Here

Thank you for taking a peek! have a wonderful day!

LilLuvsStampin · 03-07-2011, 06:21 AM

Here's my Octagon Odd card.

Emma F · 03-07-2011, 06:24 AM

What fun I had this morning

Here's mine.

fmtinsley · 03-07-2011, 06:42 AM

Thanks for a fun challenge! Here's mine:
Let's Do Lunch

jdmommy · 03-07-2011, 06:59 AM

I'm so glad to see you back, Holly!! Finish getting well, GF. Here's mine: From One Gray Wrinkled Thing to Another! by jdmommy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Karen Wallace · 03-07-2011, 07:47 AM

Great challenge, thanks!! Here is mine.

hskelly · 03-07-2011, 08:15 AM

Here's my Room Card.

PaperQueen · 03-07-2011, 08:20 AM

Awesome challenge Holly! Here is mine.

Francie G. · 03-07-2011, 09:38 AM

Thanks, Holly!

Here is my card:Easter Tulips (FG) by Francie G. - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

allansmommy · 03-07-2011, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the Challenge Holly glad to see that you are starting to feel better !
This is my Odd Telephone Card (with it's forgotten flowers...I to am getting OLD )

Give me a Call by allansmommy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

it was really Quick but it was Fun to make ! Have a Wonderful day....Sherrylynn

cullenwr · 03-07-2011, 10:06 AM

Welcome back, Holly! Here's my PURSE CARD.

~CA~ · 03-07-2011, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the tip about the Spotted Canary Challenge! Holly, you're a doll!!

Springtime Smiles (SPRINGSC11, TLC315) by MrsBoz - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Beate · 03-07-2011, 10:26 AM

Holly, it's glad to see you back! I hope you are feeling better. I am with you.....getting old sucks!

LOVED your challenge idea. I had been thinking of making a round Easel card for a while. So your challenge was the perfect opportunity to do so.

Spring is in the Air

Have a wonderful afternoon.
Hugs and smiles

MaryR917 · 03-07-2011, 10:32 AM

thanks for a fun challenge holly-I finally used a template that I have had for months now
here is my card

BobbiesGirl · 03-07-2011, 11:26 AM

Thanks Holly. This was cool and I really like how it turned out. Here is mine. Now on to look at the others.

crazysuziestamper · 03-07-2011, 11:42 AM

I'm usually working on Monday & rarely have time to do challenges. I so enjoy doing them.

Here's mine - TLC315 Easter Egg Blooming by crazysuziestamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Have to go look at the others now.

artystamper · 03-07-2011, 04:16 PM

Here's my dog shaped card - it's not and odd dog - but hopefully qualifies as an odd shape for a card?!! CAS109 The Perfect Cat TLC315 by artystamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

JD from PAUSA · 03-07-2011, 05:15 PM

My card for this challenge is here

It's been a while since I have tried a technique challenge, but the cards I saw posted earlier in the gallery are all so special...it inspired me to give it a try.

Boss · 03-07-2011, 06:24 PM

Here's my card, hope I'm not too late to play along!

Tag shaped pocket card with embossed card insert by Boss - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

This is the first time I've participated in a challenge, so be gentle, please!

BittyBadger · 03-07-2011, 06:42 PM

This is a 'little' card, 3 1/2 x 3 7/8, double embossed...all on a single layer.
TFL

BittyBadger · 03-07-2011, 06:44 PM

OPS forgot the take the card along...lol sorry
Double Embossing Flowers by BittyBadger - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Boss · 03-07-2011, 07:02 PM

Here's one more card for the challenge:

Faux Frosted Cookie card by Boss - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Not so oddly shaped (scallop circle), but surely being served up on a spatula adds to it's odd-ness!

n5stamper · 03-08-2011, 03:24 AM

Here is my JUST DANDY BIRTHDAY.

cindy501 · 03-08-2011, 04:05 AM

Used a new-to-me Nestabilities die Beaded Circles for this one.

Beaded Circle Hello Friend Card by cindy501 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Hawkeye Stamper · 03-08-2011, 07:18 PM

Thanks for an interesting challenge. Once I had an idea it wasn't that hard to finish.

Easter Tulip

yellowrose46 · 03-09-2011, 10:35 AM

I saw an adorable card in the Jan/Feb issue of Paper Crafts magazine, and this challenge was a perfect time to try this lamp shape.
Lighting up our lives by yellowrose46 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers