Christi's Blog

Taylored Expressions #152 Loving Cuppies

2012-02-12T13:34:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends! I hope everyone is having a great weeekend. I was thrilled to find time to make not one but TWO cards on Friday.. it had been since Christmas day since I had time to craft before. So, today, I finally get a chance to post this card I made for Taylored Expressions sketch challenge #152. I actually used supplies from TE's January Key Ingredients kit! One thing I really love about KI Kits is the ability to quickly grab a kit box and make something special. The other card I made on Friday, which is featured in my previous post, also used the January KI kit exclusively. (Other than the Momento ink, copics and die cuts of course.)

Card Details:

Stamps: TE Love is Sweet

Paper: January KI Kit, Cottonball white,

Crate Paper paper hearts dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, copics

Tools/Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, modern label punch

open scallop die, copic airbursh

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope to have more to share with you again soon! Your visit and your comments really mean the world to me!

I'm BACK! Clean & Simple Paper Piecing CFC39

2012-02-10T14:35:00.000-07:00

Hello my friends! It has been entirely TOO LONG since I have been able to craft or even post! Sometimes, life takes priority over hobbies, and that, in a nutshell, is why my little piece of blogland has been SO quiet lately.

But, today, I was finally able to dust off my copic markers, stamps and inks and make a card. I was inspired by the challenge over at CAS-ual Friday's. The challenge is titled "Love Ya To Pieces" ... clean and simple paper piecing! Since paper piecing happens to be my very favorite technique, and CAS is my biggest challenge, I was definately IN. I am also entering this card for PaperTake Weekly's "Anything Goes" challenge.

Card Details:

Stamps: MFT A'la modes Dip Me In Chocolate

Paper: TE January KI Kit, Crate Paper Paper Hearts dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Tools/Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, self-adhesive hearts from TE KI kit

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So, here is a little update on what's been going on with me and my family here in El Paso, TX .... Back in October we became a licensed Foster/Adopt home, and in November, an 8 year old boy came to live with us as an adoptive placement. He is very sweet and gets along very well with our biological 8 year old son. My husband came home from Iraq a few weeks later and now we are a full-on family of 4. Parenting two 8 year old boys is rewarding and challenging, and completely worth it. Recently, we were made aware of a 4 year old little girl who may be needing an adoptive placement in the next couple months, and after some consideration, we converted my craft room from my quiet place to craft and blog to a little girl's room for someone who may or may not have the chance to live with us. In that, I had to move all my crafting supplies down into the garage, basically haulting my ability to "quickly make a card".

My husband may not appreciate the details of copic markers or have an opinion on clear stamps vs rubber stamps but he does so care and support my love of paper crafting. He found a great storage system to house all my craft supplies so I can craft at the kitchen table. It was very important to him that I have the ability to continue with my hobby, one that I had previously thought he found a nusiance. To backtrack a little bit, he proved me wrong when he gave me a copic airbrush system for Christmas ... all by himself!! My BFF, Cassie, didnt even help him with that one! A-MAZING! Yes, Ladies, My husband is amazing!

Next on our family agenda is a month long training in Louisiana for my husband, and then in a couple months after that, he will be heading overseas for combat deployment #6. Yes, you read that right, #6.

There will be more changes on the way, I just know it. God has many plans for us, and I look to Him to guide the way.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today! I SO appreciate your visit, and I hope you come back again, and I hope I will have a new post even sooner!

Clear Dollar Stamps January NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 4

2012-01-10T09:00:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends! Welcome to day 4 of Clear Dollar Stamps' Product Parade! I love the product parade, I think it is so stinkin fun so see all the different creations that can be made with one stamp set. Today, we are featuring three

Stamp of the Quarter sets.

Winter Bear

This is such a sweet stamp set, perfect for any time of wintertime occasion. And it can be yours for FREE! Not much of a better price than FREE!

Card Details:

Stamps: Winter Bear SOM

Paper: Echo Park Wintertime, coordinating cs, Choice SnowWhite

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: YR04, C1, C3, C5, R27, R81

Tools/Accessories: Modern Label Punch, cream viva pearl pen,

corner rounder, coordinating ribbon

Sweetheart

Ok, so If you have been following along the product parade route, you will definately recognize this stamp. I used the main heart image on two cards featured on day one of the product parade! It is a definate "need" for your Valentine's day cards, and it can be yours FREE!

Card Details:

Stamps: SweetHeart

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, MME Honey Cake

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Real Red

Tools/Accessories: Oval Nestabilities

Mini Verses

The final stamp set of this quarter's Product Parade (sniff sniff) This has been SO FUN! Probably my favorite Product Parade so far! Ok, on to Mini Verses ...

Card Details:

Stamps: Mini Verses

Paper: night & day su dp, Basic black, whisper white

Ink: Real Red

Tools/Accessories: Real Red Ribbon, CDS Tabs & Tags Dies,

Charcoal chalk ink

Ok, that is IT! All these brand new gorgeous stamps are available for purchase NOW! Just click HERE to go directly to Clear Dollar Stamps' store. Thank you so very much for stopping by today, I hope you were able to visit every day during the product parade, and I hope you visit my fellow DT gals' blogs. Just see my sidebar for their blog links! Again, thank you, and Happy Shopping!

Happy New Year! 

Clear Dollar Stamps January NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 3

2012-01-09T09:00:00.002-07:00

Hello Friends! So glad you could join us for day #3 of Clear Dollar Stamps' product parade! Today I have 6 inspirational cards to share with you... so lets get started!

Ark of Faith & God is Love
This is a single stamp selling for $7.99. It is a large stamp with alot of detail, and it is a lot of fun to color! God is Love is another in the fabulous collection of single sentiment stamps CDS has to offer.

Card Details:

Stamps: Ark of Faith, God is Love single stamp

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Echo Park Little Boy dp,

Choice Snow White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Real Red

Copics: R22, R02, C1, C3, E00, E02, YR30, E31,

E23, E81, E37, G05, BG02, R27, E33, BG05, Y11

Tools/Accessories: Corner Rounder

Psalm 46:10

One of my favorite scriptures .... I used Bold Butterflies die & stamps to set the scripture apart from the card itself. What other thing seems closer to God than the Butterfly itself?

Card Details:

Stamps: Psalm 46:10, Bold Butterflies

Paper: Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, MME Honey Cake dp

Ink: Baja Breeze, Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: Bold Butterflies dies, Circle Nestabilities

Walk by Faith

This is a set of 3 for only $3.99 .. what a great value, as well as a great message.

Card Details:

Stamps: Walk by Faith

Paper: Real Red, Echo Park For the Record

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: R29, 100

Tools/Accessories: Cream Viva Pearl Pen, Modern Label Punch,

Ticket Corner Punch, dimensionals

Psalm 37:23
Yet another great scripture stamp for this product parade. I really like pairing Cross Messages Additions with these scriptures. Another CAS card so the scripture is the main focus.

Card Details:

Stamps: Psalm 37:23,

Cross Messages Additions

Paper: Day & Night dp, Real Red

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Real Red

Tools/Accessories: CDS Designer Dies

Eternity

This is a great stamp set of 3 for only $4.99. I cant say enough about this set, it is wonderful, so I will just let it speak for itself.

Card Details:

Stamps: Eternity

Paper: October Afternoon Campfire dp, Baja Breeze, Vanilla

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze

Tools/Accessories: Labels 14 nestabilities,

Cream Viva Pearl Pen, Sponge Dauber

I am so happy you were able to stop by and enjoy today's product parade. We have one more day coming up tomorrow! Tomorrow, we are featuring all the Stamps of the Quater!

Please visit the rest of the Clear Dollar Stamps DT blogs (see sidebar) for more inspiration and fantastic creations! And! Dont forget! You can shop for these stamps NOW!! Click HERE to go directly to Clear Dollar's store!

Clear Dollar Stamps January NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 2

2012-01-08T09:00:00.001-07:00

Hello and welcome to Day #2 of Clear Dollar Stamps' product parade! Lets get started, shall we ......

You Lift Me Up
This is an adorable stamp set of 6 for only $5.75, a great value for a sweet stamp set. I was thrilled to find this starry night dp from the October Afternoon Campfire collection. This set is perfect for an anytime 'thinking of you' card.

Card Details:

Stamps: You Lift Me Up

Paper: Neenah Solar White, October Afternoon Camfire dp

coordinating cardstock

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: R46, R81, Colorless blender, E31, E33, C1

Tools/Accessories: cream viva pearl pen, labels one nestabilities,

cream ric rak ribbon

Cute as a Button

This is another one of Clear Dollar Stamps' versatile single stamps. I guess it is kind of obvious where I got my inspiration for this card. I just love how this one turned out .. reminds me of a warm spring day.

Card Details:

Stamps: Cute as a Button single stamp

Paper: Echo Park Country Drive dp, Real Red

Ink: Real Red, Tombow marker #245

Tools/Accessories: Real Red Ribbon, Dimensionals, misc buttons,

mft dienamics fresh cut grass die

Dahlia

It is no secret how much I love flower stamps... I especially love to color them and this stamp set of 6 is only $7.99. A great value for a stamp you can use all year long. Ok, yes, I do love how this card turned out. It is a 4.5" square card to allow the dahlia to dominate the card.

Card Details:

Stamps: Dahlia

Paper: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Whisper White,

Choice SnowWhite

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: V20, V25, YG23

Tools/Accessories: Dimensionsals

Josephine Clemantis

This stamp set is amazing! Yet another gorgeous flower stamp set from the talented illustrators at CDS. This one is a stamp set of 3 for only $9.99. A perfect addition to any stampers collection. Once again, I made this one a 4.5" square so the flower could dominate! And I got to use Clear Dollar Stamps' gorgeous cardstock and coordinating copics markers.

Card Details:

Stamps: Josephine Clemantis

Paper: CDS Orange Whip, CDS Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White,

Choice SnowWhite

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: YR04 (cds orange whip), YR07(cds tangelo smoothy),

YG23 (cds kiwi kiss), YG03

Tools/Accessories: CDS Orange Whip ribbon, dimensionals

Well that is the gorgous lineup for day #2. Thank you so much for stopping by! Please remember to check out the rest of the design team's (see my sidebar) inspirations for more fantastic examples of these great stamp sets. And also, remember you can shop NOW! Click HERE to go directly to Clear Dollar Stamps' store!

We are only half way thru our January Product Parade! I hope to see you tomorrow for more great stamp sets!

Clear Dollar Stamps January NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 1

2012-01-07T09:00:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends! Welcome to 2012! Wow! I am always amazed how quickly time seems to pass these days ... ANYHOO ... I am thrilled to announce that TODAY is the first day of CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS' New Release Product Parade! Our chance to showcase all the fantastic New Releases for this first quarter of 2012. And the best part ... ALL of the featured stamps set are available for purchase N O W !! Yes, no more waiting to shop! Over the next 4 days, the design team and I will be sharing inspirations from each of our new release stamp sets! Be sure to check out everyone on the design team for fantastic inspirations! (see links on my sidebar...) Ok, lets get started with day 1!

Today, we have some wonderful Valentine's day / Love Scripture stamp sets.

Toucans of Love & Toucan Pray Better Than One

Toucans of Love is a set of 2 adorable stamps for only $4.99, I have paired it with the single stamp sentiment "toucan pray better than one" along with another stamp you will learn about later on in the product parade. I paper pieced these two sweet Toucans and sponged the background.

Card Details:

Stamps: Toucans of Love, Tou-can pray better than one

Paper: MME Happier DP, Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Real Red, Momento Tuxedo Black, CDS Fresh Papaya

Copics: YG23 (kiwi kiss), YR04 (orange whip), E23, BG02

Tools/Accessories: Sponge dauber, dimensionals

Valentine John 3:16

This is a single stamp selling for only $3.99. A perfect addition for your Valentine collection. I have paired it with a stamp you will learn about later on during the product parade.

Card Details:

Stamps: Valentine John 3:16, SweetHeart

Paper: Basic Grey, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Basic Grey

Tools/Accessories: Labels 14 & Oval Nestabilities, Real Red & Basic Grey Ribbon, D'vine Swirls embossing folder

Psalm 116:1

These next few stamps are single scripture stamps which are always a great value.

Card Details:

Stamps: Psalm 116:1 scripture single stamp, Bold Butterflies

Paper: Pink Flamingo dp, Cameo Coral, Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Tempting Turquoise

Tools/Accessories: Bold Butterflies dies

John 15:12

You might notice that this scripture stamp is paired with that 'mystery' stamp that you will learn more about later on during the product parade... you can see just how versatile this 'mystery' stamp is!

Card Details:

Stamps: This is my Commandment scripture single stamp, Sweet Heart

Paper: SU pink flamingo dp, tempting turquoise, whisper white

Ink: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, CDS Fresh Papaya

Tools/Accessories: Real Red Ribbon, Oval Nestabilities

Romans 5:8

Yet another wonderful scripture stamp! This one is paired with a previously released stamp set, Cross Messages additions, and the royal color, Purple. A clean & simple design that really packs a punch...

Card Details:

Stamps: Romans 5:8 single stamp

Cross Messages Additions

Paper: unknown dp, Whisper White

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Tools/Accessories: Cream Viva Pearl Pen, CDS Designer dies

Luke 12:34

Card Details:

Stamps: Luke 12:34 scripture

Paper: Urban Oasis dp, Whisper White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Charcoal chalk ink

Deuteronomy 6:5

So my last card for today's product parade looks pretty much exactly like one a couple back, but I just loved the simplicity of this layout, using the dp as the actual card base. I think it is so important to feature the scripture and not let it get lost in my 'normal' busy cards.

Card Details:

Stamps: Deuteronomy 6:5, Cross Messages Additions

Paper: Unknown dp, Whisper white

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Tools/Accessories: CDS Deslgner Dies, Viva Pearl Pen-cream

Well, that is all I have to share with you today! Please be sure to visit my fellow Clear Dollar Stamps' DT members' blogs to be further inspired by their wonderful creations! Remember, you can shop for all these wonderful stamp sets NOW! Click HERE to go directly to Clear Dollar Stamps store! And please come back tomorrow for, what just might be, my favorites of this quarter's product parade! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Clear Dollar Stamps DECEMBER Blog Hop .." White as Snow "

2011-12-18T09:00:00.002-07:00

Hello Friends! It is time once again for Clear Dollar Stamps' monthly blog hop! You should have arrived here from Sarah's lovely blog. If not, go ahead and hop on back to Lori's blog, where the hop starts.

This month, our wonderful hostess, Linda, has given us the perfect theme ... " White As Snow"

We are given free reign to interpret the theme however we see fit, and when it inspired me to make an all white card, featuring one of my most favorite CDS stamps, Snow Friends.

Christmas is NEXT WEEK, can you believe it? I hope everyone is done with all the 'Christmas work' and can simply enjoy this week before Christmas. I think this is my favorite week of the year, the tree is boutiful with gifts, lights and decorations .. everyone is happy and the kids are at their best behavior in anticipation of "santa's" arrival...

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog as well as joining in on this month's HOP! Your next stop on this lovely day is our hostess, Linda's beautiful blog. Enjoy!

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Card Details:

Stamps: Snow Friends

Paper: Whisper White, Choice Snowwhite, Real Red

Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa, Momento Tuxedo Black, Real Red

Copics: E43, BG10, C1, R29, YR07

Tools/Accessories: spots & dots embossing folder,

Circle & Lacey circle nestabilities, real red & whisper white ribbons

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Blog Hop Details:

There are prizes to be won just for hoping around and leaving comments! Every comment you leave for the DT increases your chances of winning!

This month's prize is definately worth joining in on the hop..We are changing up the prizes a little bit .. ONE lucky winners will recieve a $25 gift certificate to the Clear Dollar Stamps digi store!

**Winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on two DT member blogs. Winners will be announced on the CDS blog **

Ok, your next stop on the hop is the inspiring s blog. Thank you so much for joining in the fun of this month's hop! Did you leave lots of love for everyone? Remember, the more you comment, the more chances you have to WIN!

Good Luck and Happy Hopping!!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #42 * Birthday *

2011-12-16T09:00:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends! It has happened again, time has flown by and I find it is once again time for the Clearly Inspired Challenge over at ClearlyiStamp! This time, our hostess and my BFF, Cassie, has challenged us to make Birthday cards! Seeing how we are about to celebrate Jesus' birthday, it is a perfect and timely theme! Great Job, Cassie!

I chose these two adorable single stamps to create a Christmas-ish birthday card. I have a few friends who have December birthdays, so I thought it would be fun to make a birthday card with Christmas undertones, and this MME 12 days of Christmas made a perfect backdrop! And I love these colors together!

Card Details:

Stamps: Birthday Cake Swirls & Happy Birthday

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Choice Snowwhite, MME 12 days dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: BG01, BG02, BG05, G05, Y38, YR07, R27, C1

Tools/Accessories: Circle & Lacey Circle Nestabilities

Here are the details of the Clearly Inspired Challenge:

-Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Challenges can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge and please no back posting
-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs with a maximum of 3. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away. . .that's a total of 6 winners in that example.)

Ok, lets see what you all come up with!! Get to work! :o)

Clearly Inspired Challenge #41 * Christmas *

2011-12-02T09:00:00.002-07:00

Hello Friends! Welcome to December and the Holiday Season! This year has really flown by, and with us living in the desert southwest, the holidays really sneak up on me because it stays so warm here so late into the year... I am a native Washingtonian, and even though it has been 12+ years since I have lived there, these southern "winters" still trip me out. Hahaha

Well, not only is it the begining of December, the begining of the holiday season, my birthday in two days eek!, it is time once again for Clear Dollar Stamps' Clearly Inspired Challenge! This time, our talented and inspiring challenge hostess, Cassie, has challenged us to make Christmas cards. And, since we are all making Christmas cards, it is a perfect and timely challenge. Thank you Cassie!

Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Little Bethlehem

Paper: Brocade Blue, Cottonball White, Bo Bunny Blitzen dp

Ink: Craft Whisper White, Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: B95, G05, YG03, YR30, C1, C3, BG70, E43, E31,

E37, E33, E57, E08, E81

Tools/Accessories: Whisper White ribbon,

Sterling Silver embossing powder, paper studio pearls, dimensionals

Here are the details on the Clearly Inspired Challenge:

-Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Challenges can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge and please no back posting

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs with a maximum of 3. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away. . .that's a total of 6 winners in that example.)

Ok, lets see what you all come up with!! Get to work! :o)

A Sweet Sketch Color Throwdown Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T22:52:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends! Happy Thanksgiving! I haven't played along with a color challenge in a long time, although they always intrigue me .. and tonight, I absolutely could not resist this week's Color Throwdown... the colors are probably one of my most favorite combos .. Real Red, Taken with Teal, Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip. nice, right? I just thought it went perfectly with this week's Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge, which happens to be one of my favorite weekly challenges. Top it off with this adorable, brand-new stamp set from Paper Smooches and I am one happy crafter! Paper Smooches always inspire me to 'think outside the box' and that is why my little gnome has such a unique beard. This card just makes me smile, I hope it does you, too.

Card Details:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Forest Whimsey

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Taken with Teal, Baja Breeze,

Echo Park spots & stripes dp, Cottonball white

Ink: Baja Breeze, Real Red, Momento Tuxedo Black, Taken with Teal

Tools/Accessories: Coordinating Ribbon

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today, I do hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!

Katie's Life Celebration Blog Hop

2011-11-22T09:00:00.004-07:00

Hello Friends ...Thank you for joining us in honoring our Katie. You should have arrived here from the sweet and talented, not to mention MY BFF, Cassie's blog if not, go ahead and hop back to the begining HERE.

As many of you know, our sweet friend, Katie Renz, just recently lost her battle with gastric cancer. It comforts me to know she is no longer suffering that terrible pain, and that she is once again healed and whole in the Kingdom of Heaven. I like to think of her leading God's Design Team.

Katie brought so much creativity to the blogging community, as well as SO MUCH MORE. Today, on this "Tuesday Tutorial", we would like to honor our Katie by CASEing her fabulous cards into birthday cards. Katie was so uber-talented, I tried my best to honor her by CASEing this card:

I have a LONG way to go before I am able to color as beautifully as Katie could, but I do hope I did her card justice. I was drawn to this card by the eyelets and twine. Katie always had a keen eye for special details.

I 'met' Katie thru Clear Dollar Stamps before I was invited to join the design team, we would comment and chat during the old weekly color challenge. Turns out she lived in my old home town! She, along with my BFF, Cassie, encouraged me to try out for the design team and continued to encourage me while we served on the cds design team together.

Katie was such an inspiring person, not only in her card making and crafting, but in her honesty and candor. She openly shared her journey with the cancer she battled, her ups and downs and her finding peace.

She will be grately missed and fondly remembered.

Thank you so much for stopping by and joining in Katie's Life Celebration blog hop. Your next stop is the talented Jerusha's blog. Again, thank you for joining us in remembering such a wonderful person.

If you would like to donate in of support OPERATION RENZ FAMILY,click HERE

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Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Summer Dahlia

Paper: CratePaper Farmhouse dp, Choice Snowwhite, coordinating cs

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: R81, R83, Y17, YG03

Tools/Accessories: misc eyelets, MME pink & white twine

Clear Dollar Stamps NOVEMBER Blog Hop .." Thankful "

2011-11-20T09:00:00.003-07:00

Hello Friends! It is time once again for Clear Dollar Stamps' monthly BLOG HOP! I so look forward to these hops! You should have arrived here from the talented Sarah's blog. If not, go ahead and hop on back to Lori's blog, clearlyistamp, to start the hop!

Ahh, November ... thoughts of the holidays are upon us, Christmas decorations have been in the stores for awhile now ... I know it is easy for me to get overwhelmed and stressed this time of year, and so this month's hop theme, brought to us by our wonderful hostess, Linda, is a perfect one. Reminding me to be Thankful for all the blessings I have surrounding me instead of being stressed by the world that surrounds me.

"Thankful"

Everyone is probably thinking of Thanksgiving cards, but I decided to go another direction ... I used Clear Dollar Stamps' Windowbox Wishes stamp set. It is such a versatile set, perfect for all seasons.

Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Windowbox Wishes

Paper: Real Red, Aqua, Choice Buttercream, Crate Paper Farmhouse dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: R29, R46, BG10, YR04, YR07, Y17, YG03, G05

Tools/Accessories: Labels One Nestabilities, Ribbon tags trios nestabilities

Blog Hop Details:

There are prizes to be won just for hoping around and leaving comments! Every comment you leave for the DT increases your chances of winning!

This month's prize is definately worth joining in on the hop..We are changing up the prizes a little bit .. ONE lucky winners will recieve a $25 gift certificate to the Clear Dollar Stamps digi store!

**Winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on two DT member blogs. Winners will be announced on the CDS blog Wednesday, November 23 **

Ok, your next stop on the hop is the inspiring Lisa's blog. Thank you so much for joining in the fun of this month's hop! Did you leave lots of love for everyone? Remember, the more you comment, the more chances you have to WIN!
Good Luck and Happy Hopping!! !

Clearly Inspired Challenge #40 * Flowers *

2011-11-18T09:00:00.001-07:00

Wow, I know I say it every time, but seriously? Time is speeding by! Which, I guess is good. With the time speeding thing noted, I find myself at the third Friday of the month, which means it is time, once again, for the Clearly Inspired Challenge!! YAY! This time, our amazing hostess, Cassie, has challenged us to use FLOWERS on our projects.

I chose a Christmas flower, CDS Poinsettia Joy. I paper pieced the different layers of petals and leaves to give it an interestiing look.

Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Poinsettia Joy

Paper: Old Olive, Echo Park Seasons Greetings dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: dimensionals, misc pearls

Here are the details on the Clearly Inspired Challenge:

-Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Challenges can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge and please no back posting

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs with a maximum of 3. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away. . .that's a total of 6 winners in that example.)

Ok, lets see what you all come up with!! Get to work! :o)

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #126 Nice List Santa

2011-11-06T17:27:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends! Man, it feels like forever since I have been able to craft just for fun! Things have been, well, to say the least ... upside down here at the Bryant house this last month. For now, at least, things seem to be getting back to 'normal'.

I have missed my paper... I have an addiction to dp, I admit it. And I have had withdrawls to the point where I would go into the craft room to simply visit my dp.

Anyway ... I made this card for Sweet Sketch Wednesday #126. Also, at Paper Smooches, Kim is looking for Christmas cards, so that is why I was inspired to ink up my Paper Smooches' Santa Paws set. I (heart) Paper Smooches' images! Also, although this card may not be so "CAS" I will throw it in the mix at CAS-ual Fridays where they are asking for a design element to go 'over the edge'. I did it creations is calling for Christmas, The Crafty Pad is calling for Paper Piecing ( I paper pieced Santa's suit), and The Ribbon Girl is also calling for Christmas cards.

Card Details:

Stamps: PS Santa Paws

Paper: Ruby Red, Echo Park Seasons Greetings dp,

Cottonball White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Baja Breeze

Tools/Accessories: PS Doohickies jazzies, misc ribbon,

SU little felt flurries, sponge dauber

Copics: E00, E02, C1, C3, BG10

Clearly Inspired Challenge #39 * Color Challenge *

2011-11-04T09:00:00.001-07:00

Time really does fly ... it is November already!! eek! By the check of the calender, it is time again for Clear Dollar Stamps' Clearly Inspired Challenge, where there are prizes to be won! Who doesnt LOVE a prize!

This time, our lovely hostess, Cassie, has brought us a color challenge. If you dont have these exact colors, use something close. If you want these exact colors, go do some shopping at Clear Dollar Stamps!

Here is my card using these fabulous colors in CDS papers and CDS hybrid inks.

Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Christmas Deer

Paper: CDS Red Velvet Cake, CDS Spring Leaf, Whisper White,

CDS Gold, Echo Park Seasons Greetings dp

Ink: CDS Red Velvet Cake, CDS Spring Leaf

Tools/Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, Modern Label Punch,

CDS gold ribbon, Corner Rounder

Here are the details on the Clearly Inspired Challenge:

Clearly Inspired Challenge #38 * PINK *

2011-10-22T14:15:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! The time is here again for another Clearly Inspired Challenge! This time, the challenge is PINK ! As you can see, I took the challenge quite literaly. hahaha

Wow! This year has been flying by! Things have been wild here the last couple weeks. To sum it up, we became a licensed foster/adopt home, and on the very same day, received our first foster child, a 9 month old little boy. Talk about turning everything Upside Down! Like for example, I would have bet the farm that I had already scheduled this post so it would be ON TIME for yesterday. But ... maybe its baby brain. haha...

Here are the details on the Clearly Inspired Challenge:

-Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Challenges can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge and please no back posting
-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs with a maximum of 3. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away. . .that's a total of 6 winners in that example.)

Card Details:

.Stamps: CDS Birthday Blessings Oval & CDS Birthday Party

Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Choice SnowWhite

Ink: Melon Mambo, Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: RV13, RV14, E47, R27, Y17, YR07

Tools/Accessories: CDS Elegant accents oval die,

Oval Nestabilities,

Labels 19 Nestabilities,

Melon Mambo ribbon, Dimensionals

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I really appreciate your visit and your comments!

Clear Dollar Stamps OCTOBER Blog Hop .." Happy Fall Y'All "

2011-10-16T09:00:00.027-06:00

Hello Friends! It is time again for Clear Dollar Stamps' monthly Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the talented Kathy's blog, if not, go ahead and hop back to Lori's blog, ClearlyiStamp to start the hop!

Can you believe it is already October? Finally the weather has become nice and tolerable here in my corner of the country, which makes this month's theme a perfect one. Linda has challenged us to put our own creative spin on:

Happy Fall Y'All

I decided to use just the leaves from the July release Clear Dollar set, Squirrel Chatter. Going more toward a simple design is sometimes hard for me, but this time, I think it worked out nicely.

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Card Details:

Stamps: Squirrel Chatter

Paper: October Afternoon Campfire dp,
Dusty Durango, Neenah Solar White

Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa, Dusty Durango

Tools/Accessories: D'vine Swirls embossing folder,
Chestnut chalk ink, CDS Designer Dies,
Buttercup liquid pearls, dimensionals

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Blog Hop Details:

There are prizes to be won just for hoping around and leaving comments! Every comment you leave for the DT increases your chances of winning!
This month's prize is definately worth joining in on the hop..We are changing up the prizes a little bit .. ONE lucky winners will recieve a $25 gift certificate to the Clear Dollar Stamps digi store!

**Winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on two DT member blogs. Winners will be announced on the CDS blog Thursday, October 20 **

Ok! Your next stop is the inspiring Jan's blog! Thank you so much for joining in on this month's hop! Did you leave lots of love for everyone? Remember the more comments, the more chances you have to be a winner! Good Luck!!

Clear Dollar Stamps October NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 4

2011-10-10T09:00:00.004-06:00

Hello! Welcome to the 4th and final day of Clear Dollar Stamps' Product Parade. Sadly, I do not have any samples to share with you today, but the rest of the Design Team definately does! The DT links are all on my sidebar.

Look for the following stamps:

Sew Grateful
Burst Your Balloon
Tag Phrases
Zephaniah
Birthday Prayer
Salvation Sentiments
And the most exciting of all:
Customer Collections

Visit Lori's blog to see what stamps YOU the Customer have designed!

Clear Dollar Stamps October NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 3

2011-10-09T09:00:00.002-06:00

Hello! So glad you could join us on day 3 of Clear Dollar Stamps' Product Parade! Today I have one card to share with you, and one additional item to tell you about.

Build-a-Quilt
This is a set of 15 for only $9.99. It has tons of possibilities and potential!

Isnt this just a fabulous idea! There are few things more comforting than a quilt. So this stamp set is perfect to send a friend a comforting note of encouragement.

Card Details:

Stamps: Build-A-Quilt

Paper: American Crafts- happy go lucky dp

Ink: momento tuxedo black

Tools/Accessories: Labels 14 Nestabilities, corner rounder

Build-a-Quilt die set

Yes! Lori has a die set to perfectly coordinate with the Build-a-Quilt stamps! Check Lori's blog for more details!

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Well, that is all I have to share with you today! Please do visit my fellow DT members' blogs (links on my sidebar) for more ideas and inspiration! And, remember, you can shop for all the fabulous new stamps NOW! No more waiting to shop! Just click HERE to go directly to the Clear Dollar Stamps' store! Happy Shopping!

Clear Dollar Stamps October NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 2

2011-10-08T09:00:00.002-06:00

Welcome to day 2 of Clear Dollar Stamps' Product Parade. Let's get started, shall we ....

Christian Friendship
This is a set of 15 sentiments for only $14.99. I paired this sentiment with a stamp from my very first Clear Dollar stamp set, appropriately called Chocoholic.

Card Details:

Stamps: Christian Friendship & Chocoholic

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Echo Park Wintertime

Ink: momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: E47, E49, BG01, BG05

Tools/Accessories: Big Scallop Square Nestabilities

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Snow Friends

This is a set of 9 for only $7.99. Perfect for Winter cards as well as Christmas.

Isnt that little bunny so cute! So is his little cardinal friend. I decided to give this little bunny a name, Dexter, because, with a face like that, he has to have cute name!

Card Details:

Stamps: SnowFriends

Paper: Echo Park Wintertime, choice snowwhite

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Ruby Red

Copics: R37, R46, C1, C3, BG10

Tools/Accessories: Misc coordinating ribbon, su snowflakes, dimensionals, misc rhinestones, ticket corner punch

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Windowbox Wishes

This is a set of 9 for $14.99. Perfect for paper piecing, this set has images for all seasons. A perfect addition to your stamp collection.

I chose to use the spring/summer stamp, be sure to visit my fellow DT members' blogs (links on my sidebar) to see the full potential of this stamp set as well as all the others!

Card Details:

Stamps: Windowbox Wishes

Paper: BG Sweet Threads, Choice buttercream, coordinating cardstock

Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa

Copics E37, E47, E23, C1, Y11, Y17, R81, R83, V20, V25, BV08, YG03, YG06

Tools/Accessories: Floral Screen Embossing Folder,

labels one nestabilities, su brads

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That is all I have to share with you today! Please come back tomorrow for day 3 of our Product Parade! And remember, you do not have to wait to shop! You can shop NOW for all our new releases! Click HERE to go directly to the Clear Dollar Stamps' store.

Clear Dollar Stamps October NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 1

2011-10-07T09:00:00.002-06:00

Hello Friends! I am thilled to announce that TODAY is the first day of four days of CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS' NEW RELEASE Product Parade! You may remember back in April, we started a new way to showcase our new releases to you all, instead of making you wait to shop, everything we show you is available for purchase NOW! No more waiting! Over the next 4 days, the design team will be sharing inspirations on each of the new releases! So lets get started with day 1.

Today we have alot of neat Christmas stamps to share with you!

Little Bethlehem
This is a set of 5 for only $7.99 This image is so elegant, and at the same time, it can be whimsical and fun, all depends on how you decide to color your image. I decided to go with a muted pallet using my copics.

It is very possible that this is one of my favorite stamp sets, Christmas or otherwise. The city of Bethlehem is so significant that it works perfectly for a CAS card, ideal for mass producing that long list of Christmas cards!

Details:

Stamps: Little Bethlehem

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Echo park Wintertime, Choice Buttercream

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Baja Breeze

Copics: E23, E81, E33, E43, E47, E31, YR30, BG70, W1, C1, G17, G05, R46

Tools/Accessories: Top Note die, Labels 4 Nestabilities, coordinating ribbon, Sponge dauber, tiny rhinestone

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Antique Ornaments

This is a set of 5 for $9.99 elegant and sophitacated stamps. They are a unique twist on the traditional Christmas card.

Be sure to check out Lori's Blog as well as my fellow DT members' blogs for a glimpse at the other unique stamps that come in this set.

Card Details:

Stamps: Antique Ornaments

Paper: Echo Park Wintertime, Neenah Solar White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: R37, G17, G05, E93, E23, E37

Tools/Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Labels 3 Nestabilities, MFT Open Scallop Dienamics, Decori tiny rhinestones

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Poinsettia Joy

This is a sweet single stamp that sells for $5.75. I really like single stamps that have a significant size to them, and this one has just that. And it is really fun to color, or even paper piece!

Here, I stamped the poinsettia image directly onto the striped dp and stamped it three more times onto Choice SnowWhite, cutting out and paper piecing to give the flower a 3D effect.

Card Details:

Stamps: Poinsettia Joy

Paper: CC Odds & Ends, Choice Snowwhite

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: R20, R22, G02, G05

Tools/Accessories: Ticket corner punch, dimensionals

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Christmas Inchies

This is a set of 15 for only $12.99. It is a very cute and functional stamp set suited for any number of card sketches.

The idea behind this card was to make it look like an envelope and the Christmas Inchies stamp is supposed to be the stamp.

Card Details:

Stamps: Christmas Inchies

Paper: Echo Park Wintertime

Ink: Momento Tuxedo black & rich cocoa

Copics: YR30, R37, B95

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Celebrate the Reason

This is a single seasonal stamp that will pair perfectly with several of our new releases. I went in a bit of a different direction.

When I was brainstorming on how to showcase this stamp, I saw the word "bloom" and just held onto it, the word "bloom" became my inspiration for this card, making me think of 'blooming' into a New Year, fresh and new.

Card Details:

Stamps: Celebrate the Reason, Peony

Paper: BG Sweet Theads dp, Neenah Solar White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, CDS Fresh Papaya,

Copics: YG23, Y38, RV13, RV14

Tools/Accessories: Sponge Dauber

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Well that is all I have to share with you today. Dont forget all these stamps are available for purchase NOW! No more waiting to shop! Click HERE to go directly to the Clear Dollar Stamps' store. Also, remember to visit the rest of the DT's blogs (links on my sidebar) for more Product Parade, more inspiration, and more eye candy! Please come back tomorrow to celebrate day 2 of our Product Parade!

Happy World Card Making Day!

2011-10-01T06:57:00.000-06:00

Happy World CardMaking Day!

Click HERE to get all the details on WCMD!

What a fun day! I am so exited to get to participate this year!

This year, I am going to use my newest addition to my favorites:

Paper Smooches Stamps!

Happy Card Making Everyone!!

Paper Smooches September Sparks Challenge

2011-09-20T16:21:00.000-06:00

Please click HERE for Clear Dollar Stamps' September Blog Hop

Hello Friends! Do you ever fall in love with your cards? I am sure we ALL do.. and I am in love with this one!! First, I fell in love with Paper Smooches! Then, when I checked out this month's SPARKS challenge, I fell in LOVE with the inspiration bracelet, so much so that I bought it! EEk! You can check out her Etsy store by clicking HERE. Beautiful craftsmanship and wonderful customer service. If you are a bracelet lover like me, go check it out!

I have been wanting to play along with the challenge for the last couple weeks, but time has gotten away from me till today. I made time. Yesterday, my TE KI kit arrived in my mailbox and the dp I ordered, MME Happier, was the final inspiration I needed to make this card that I am now in love with.

Card Details:

Stamps: PS A Little Lovin & Sentiment Sampler

Paper: su Baja Breeze, su Pumpkin Pie, su Old Olive

MME Happier dp, su whisper white

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: White thread (to mirror crocheted bracelet)

dimensionals, corner rounder

circle nestabilities (to make frame)

Technique: Paper Piecing

Thank you SO much for stopping by! I would love to hear what you think! Comments are like little blessings!

Clear Dollar Stamps SEPTEMBER Blog Hop .."Tangy Trio Color Challenge"

2011-09-18T09:00:00.004-06:00

It is already the third Sunday of September. Where does time go? Dont get me wrong, I am all for time going by fast. This year just cant go by fast enough ... well, except for the fact that my little boy turns 8 in just a few days! 8?? Really, where does the time go?

Anyway, it is time for the Clear Dollar Stamps' September Blog Hop!! Come play along with us! There are PRIZES TO BE WON!! I dont know anyone who doesnt like a prize!

Now, you should have made your way here from the delightfully talented Shell's blog. If not, go ahead and visit Lori's blog and start the hop from the begining!

This month, Linda has challenged us with a TANGY TRIO COLOR Challenge!

These are the newest colors in the Clearly Coordinating Collection at Clear Dollar Stamps! Arent they just Yummy!! Orange Whip, Kiwi Delight and Berry Blast, the Tangy Trio, not only have great cardstock, but coordinating COPICS (YR04, YG23, & RV14), TOMBOWS, RIBBONS AND FLOSS!! Yippee!!

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Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Seasonal Swag

Paper: CDS Kiwi Delight, Berry Blast & Orange Whip,

CottonBall White, Jillibean Soup Blossom Soup dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: Orange Whip YR04, Kiwi Delight YG23, Berry Blast RV14

Tools/Accessories: CDS Elegant Accents dies, Oval Nestabilities, Corner Rounder, Seeing Spots embossing folder

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Blog Hop Details:

There are prizes to be won just for hoping around and leaving comments! Every comment you leave for the DT increases your chances of winning!

This month's prize is definately worth joining in on the hop..We are changing up the prizes a little bit .. ONE lucky winners will recieve a $25 gift certificate to the Clear Dollar Stamps digi store!

**Winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on two DT member blogs. Winners will be announced on the CDS blog Thursday, September 22 **

Ok! Your next stop is the amazing and inspiring Sarah's blog! Thank you so much for joining in on this month's hop! Did you leave lots of love for everyone? Remember the more comments, the more chances you have to be a winner! Good Luck!!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #36 * Glitter *

2011-09-16T09:00:00.001-06:00

Hello! Here we are, already at the third Friday of September! That means my 'little' boy turns 8 in exactly one week. EEK! I am not ready for him to be 8!
That also means that it is time again for the Clearly Inspired Challenge over at Lori's blog, ClearlyiStamp. Our hostess, and my BFF, Cassie, has challenged us to use Glitter on our projects.

This is why it is called a 'challenge'. Glitter and I are not really friends. I like how it looks on other people's projects, but I dont love working with it. But, today, I found this neat embossing 'tinsel' in my stash! I used Versamark ink and heat embossed the glitter and eliminated the headache and mess that I often encounter with glitter! YaY!

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Here are the details for the Clearly Inspired Challenge!**************

Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.
-Participants can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away.

-We will also be giving away the featured digi image....one for every 20 entries!

Need more inspiration? Go check out Lori's Blog, home of the CIC, that is also where you enter your card! Spread the word! The more entries we have, the more prizes up for grabs!

Ok, get to work! I cant wait to see what you all create!

Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Elegant Accents stamp set

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Basic Grey Lauderdale, Whisper White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Tools/Accessories: CDS Elegant Accent Dies, Sapphire embossing tinsel glitter

Let The Good Times Roll

2011-09-11T13:38:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! Today I have this super fun Paper Smooches card to share with you. What makes this even more fun is that I WON this stamp set, Perpetual Bliss, from Paper Smooches' new release blog hop! WooHoo! I had alot of fun making this card just to make it. But I will be submitting it for a couple 'Anything Goes' challenges. PaperTake Weekly, I did it Creations, and One Stitch at a Time.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoy my card and browsing thru my blog! Have a great day!

Details:

Stamps: PS Perpetual Bliss

Paper: Echo Park Happy Days, Tempting Turquoise,

Real Red, Choice Snowwhite

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Tools/Accessories: Labels One Nestabilities, Sponge Dauber

Sew-Easy Thread braided together, Dimensionals

Friday Mash-Up #23 with Sweet Sketch Wednesday #118

2011-09-09T14:26:00.001-06:00

Hello Friends! Happy Friday! Today I have this adorable schoolbus card to share with you! I made it with two of my favorite challenges in mind, the first being Sweet Sketch Wednesday, and the second is The Friday Mash-up. This week, Friday Mashup's challenge, " itching to be stitching" is to add faux or real stitching to our cards, or, to make a school themed card, OR, to mash it up and do both! Well, I LOVE the look of stitching, but I did not have the patience or time to do it today, but I did use my "sew easy" thread as embellishment! And with all the kiddos back to school, it was fun to ink up "My Little Schoolbus" from Clear Dollar Stamps.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I value your visit and comments dearly!

Details:

Stamps: CDS My Little Schoolbus

Paper: Choice Snowwhite, Basic Black, Nautical Blue light,

Echo Park Country Drive dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: C1, C3, C5, BV23, Y15, Y17, Y06, R46, BG10

Accessories: Black & Yellow Sew-Easy thread

Friday Mash-Up #22 " What's behind door number ....8 "

2011-09-05T08:55:00.001-06:00

Hi again! This is my second post of the day. I have been behind on .. well, it seems like just about everything, so I am taking time this morning to get caught up. Yesterday I had alot of fun playing along with one of my new favorite challenge blogs, The Friday Mash-up. This week the challenge is to make either a Gate Fold Card, or make a card using Numbers or MASH IT UP and do both!
I, of course, HAD to Mash it up!! My little boy turns 8 later on this month, so it was a perfect time to add the number 8 to my card. Above shows the card closed, the white rectangle with the cake adds as a tab over the gate opening. The picture below shows the card open to a bright dp sunshine.

Details:

Stamps: CDS Birthday Cake Slice & Happy Birthday (single stamps)

Paper: Real Red, Choice SnowWhite, BG Manilla dp

Unknown Echo Park dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics:BG01, BG05, Y11, Y38, R27, E23, YR04, YR07

Techniques: Gate Fold, Paper Piecing

Clearly Inspired Challenge #35 & Raise The Bar #73

2011-09-05T08:32:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I hope everyone has had a nice long weekend! Things have been kind of upside down here at the Bryant household lately, so much so that I did not get to post my Clearly Inspired challenge card with my fellow CDS DT members! ACK! So, I am posting my 'entry' today... better late than never, right? sure, but I still feel bad about it. ;p

The CIC's challenge this week is to use Patterned Paper. LOVE IT!

This card is also for this week's Raise The Bar where the challenge is to Paper Piece... one of my most favorite techniques! YAY!!

There is plenty of time for you to play along with this week's Clearly Inspired Challenge and get your name in the running for one of the prizes up for grabs!

Here are the details for the Clearly Inspired Challenge!
Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Participants can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away.

-We will also be giving away the featured digi image....one for every 20 entries!

Need more inspiration? Go check out Lori's Blog, home of the CIC, that is also where you enter your card! Spread the word! The more entries we have, the more prizes up for grabs!

Ok, get to work! I cant wait to see what you all create!

Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Ice Cream Cone, Celebrate (single stamp)

Paper: Echo Park Summer Days, Tempting Turquoise, Choice Snowwhite

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: E31, E33, Y06

Tools/Accessories: Labels 14 Nestabilities, Corner Rounder,

Crushed Curry Ribbon

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #117

2011-08-31T10:04:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! Happy Sweet Sketch Wednesday! If you cant tell by my blog posts, I love the sweet sketch wednesday blog. The DT ladies there are so 'sweet' and their sketches are 'delicious'! haha I couldnt resist! I made this card following the sketch with my new Paper Smooches stamp set, A Little Lovin'. I 'cased' the idea to paper piece the elephants from the Paper Smooches blog. It is the reason that I NEEDED this stamp set! Besides paper piecing being one of my favorite techniques, I love the special texture and dimension it gives the elephants.

I am also happy that it is FINALLY the last day of August. August always seems to just draaaggg on and on. Today also marks 1 month done of our 12 month deployment. nice. 11 more to go. WooHoo!

Details:

Stamps: PS A Little Lovin'

Paper: MME Honey Cake dp, Basic Black textured cs

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, charcoal chalk ink

Tools/Accessories: Lacey Circle & Circle Nestabilities, Corner Rounder, Rhinestone Brads, misc glittery heart, dimensionals

Thank you so much for stopping by! I cherish your comments & thoughts!

It's a Happy Day with Sweet Sketch Wednesday & Echo Park!

2011-08-29T10:48:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! Happy Monday! Ok, so I am one of those that is happy when Monday arrives. With my DH deployed, weekends can be a bit of a depressing snooze-fest. Not that we are actually sleeping, but I am sure you get the picture. So, I am glad Monday has arrived, and I hope everyone who had to endure hurricane Irene over the weekend has come out fairly unscathed....

Anyway, on to today's card.... I am very happy with this one! It cheers me up just lookin' at it! My BFF, Cassie, sent me this adorable TE stamp set called Downtown Diva which coordinated so well with the retro Echo Park dp - Happy Days. It reminds me of the old soda fountain in the little town we lived in when I was in 4th & 5th grades. I loved riding my bike there in the summer for a treat.

The sketch is from Sweet Sketch Wednesday .. how perfect for a "Sweet" card like this one! ( sweet shoppe.. sentiment- you're so sweet ... hehe ) I would love to hear what you think! Thank you so much for stopping by!! I hope you have a great week ahead. :o)

Details:

Stamps: TE Downtown Diva

Paper: Real Red, Choice Snowwhite, Echo Park - Happy Days dp,

Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: Copics, teal & gold sew-happy thread,

sponge dauber, word window

Clear Dollar Stamps AUGUST Blog Hop .." These are a few of my favorite things "

2011-08-21T09:00:00.003-06:00

It is already the third Sunday of August. Where does time go? Dont get me wrong, I am all for time going by fast. These next 12 months cant go by fast enough ...

It is time for the Clear Dollar Stamps' August Blog Hop!! Come play along with us! There are PRIZES TO BE WON!! I dont know anyone who doesnt like a prize!

Now, you should have made your way here from my BFF and the super talented Cassie's blog. If not, go ahead and visit Lori's blog and start the hop from the begining!

This month, Linda has given us such a fun theme: "...These are a Few of My Favorite Things..." and that is left up to each of our own intrepretations. For me, alot of my 'favorite things' came to mind and I tried to incorporate most of them in my card.

The 'favorites' represented in my card are: The tropics. My family's favorite vacation spot is the Florida Keys and the amazing sunsets. Another fav is Copic markers (need I say more?) Another fav shown here is the paper piecing technique. I just love to paper piece! And finally, my favorite activity is stamping and coloring.

The stamp set I chose is from Clear Dollar Stamps, Monkey Love. It is currently on SALE for 50% off. Click HERE to go get it while you can!

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Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Monkey Love

Paper: Whisper White, BG Lauderdale dp

Ink: CDS Tangelo Smoothy, Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: E23, E31,E33, E37,G05, YG06, YG38

Tools/Accessories: Lauderdale buttons, CDS twine

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Blog Hop Details:

Dont forget! There are prizes to be won just for hoping around and leaving comments! Every comment you leave for the DT increases your chances of winning!

This month's prize is definately worth joining in on the hop.. TWO lucky winners will recieve a $10 gift certificate to the Clear Dollar Stamps store!

**Winners will be randomly chosen from comments received on two DT member blogs. Winners will be announced here and on the CDS blog Wednesday, August 24**

Ok! Your next stop is the very inspiring Kathy's blog! Thank you so much for joining in on this month's hop! Did you leave lots of love for everyone? Remember the more comments, the more chances you have to be a winner! Good Luck!!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #115 & Friday Mashup #20

2011-08-20T16:35:00.000-06:00

Happy Saturday friends! Today, I was able to spend some quality time crafting. (yay!) I was inspired by the sketch over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday (#115) , and the challenge over at Friday Mashup (#20). At Friday Mashup, we are challenged to create a project using buttons or a cupcake or Mash It Up and use a cupcake AND buttons! Hold the phone! My favorite cupcake, Cuppie was just itching to come out and play! I chose this set, Udderly Sweet from Taylored Expressions, because this card is intended for my friend, Erica K. who is from University of Nebraska. Coincidentally, so is my BFF, Cassie. humm interesting, right?

Card Details:

Stamps: TE Udderly Sweet

Paper: Echo Park Country Drive dp, Choice Snowwhite,

classic yellow green textured cs

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: TE Cloud duo die, MFT white felt, Copics

Coordinating Ribbon (Aug TE KI Kit), misc buttons,

yellow sew-easy floss

Thank you so much for stopping by! I would love to hear what you think!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #33 -- Scripture --

2011-08-19T09:00:00.001-06:00

Hello friends! Happy Friday! Not only is it Friday, it is Clearly Inspired Challenge Friday! This time, my BFF and CIC hostess, Cassie, has challenged us to use Scripture on our projects.

After much deliberation, I decided to use this great stamp set from our July releases, Assemble Together, which can be seen HERE. I stamped the church image directly onto dp to give it that weathered, old church look.

Now onto the details of the Clearly Inspired Challenge!

Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.
-Participants can use any stamps or digis from any company
-Only one entry per person per challenge

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away.
-We will also be giving away the featured digi image....one for every 20 entries!
Need more inspiration? Go check out Lori's Blog, home of the CIC, that is also where you enter your Scripture card! Spread the word! The more entries we have, the more prizes up for grabs!
Ok, get to work! I cant wait to see what you all create!

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Card Details

Stamps: CDS Assemble Together

Paper: CDS Pucker Up textured cs, Echo Park For the Record dp

Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa

Happy Everything! Taylored Expressions Sketch #144

2011-08-14T19:14:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Today I decided to play along with Taylor Expression's sketch challenge because my BFF, Cassie is their newest sketch challenge DT member! Way to go Cassie!!

This week's sketch is super cute, making it even more fun to play along. You can check out the details by visiting Taylor's blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I would love to hear what you think! Comments really do make my day!

Card Details:

Stamps: TE Love is Sweet & Banner Day 2

Paper: MME Life of the Party Lime Twist dp, Choice Snowwhite

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Baja Breeze, CDS Pucker Up

Copics: R81, R83, C1, C3, R46

Tools/Accessories: Banner Day 2 die, sponge dauber,

mft rolled flower die, felt, dimensionals

August Sparks challenge & Sweet Sketch Wednesday #114

2011-08-11T10:15:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Welcome to Thursday. Today started out with the welcome sound of raindrops hitting my skylights. Around here, rain is an exciting event! Anyway, my BFF, Cassie's daughter is celebrating her 10th birthday next week, and I made this card especially for her. Sweet Sketch Wednesday provided the inspirational sketch, and Paper Smooches' Sparks Challenge provided the rest of the inspiration with the colors and elements such as flowers, distressing, pearls and textures. I saw this idea to turn the santa paws doggie into a b-day dog on the Paper Smooches blog, I wish I were this clever on my own! It is actually one of the main reasons I decided to buy this stamp set! It is so versatile, not just for Christmas!

Click above to check out the sparks challenge details

Details:

Stamps: Paper Smooches' Santa Paws & Sentiment Sampler

Paper: October Afternoon Fly a Kite dp, Aqua, Whisper White, Real Red

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Momento Rich Cocoa

Tools/Accessories: Misc paper flowers, pearls, MFT Ric-Rak Dienamics die

Circle & Lacey Circles Nestabilities

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I would love to hear what you think!

Stampin Sisters in Christ #101 & Friday Mashup #18

2011-08-08T10:35:00.000-06:00

Looking for this week's Clearly Inspired Challenge? Click HERE to see my post.

Hello Friends! Happy Monday! Well, I hope it is a happy Monday for you. I am doing my best to enjoy my day. I did get a phone call from my DH yesterday, so that is helping today be a bit more bareable.
Well, today I have this cute little hedgehog to share with you. Isnt he just so happy? His smile is so contageous, well, as contageous as a stamped image can be.. haha..
This card is for two challenges, the first being Stampin Sisters in Christ, where the challenge is to use forgotten once 'must have' items. My forgotten item is the pink rhinestones that the hedgehog is holding. I love rhinestones, especially the self-adhesive ones, and it seems, I always forget about them.
The second challenge is The Friday MashUp. The challenge over there is "True Love Sparkles & Shines" make a glittery card or an anniversary card, or mash them up and make a glittery anniversary card! I think the rhinestones and the sentiment on the card mash into a nice glittery anniversary card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Details:

Stamps: CDS Berry Happy Hedgehog

Paper: MME Life of the Party Lime Twist dp, Pomegranate text cs,

Neenah Solar White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: E31, E33, E37, R37, R22, YG67, YG61

Tools/Accessories: Pink Rhinestones, Dienamics open scallop border die,

Lacey Circles Nestabilities, misc chipboard flower

Clearly Inspired Challenge #33 -- Things with Wings --

2011-08-05T09:00:00.002-06:00

Hello friends! Here we are again .. another 'first friday of the month' I cannot believe it is already August! Not to mention August 5th! My son has been a second grader for 5 days already! Not only is this all true, but it is also time for the Clearly Inspired Challenge over at Lori's blog, Clearlyistamp. This time, our talented hostess, Cassie, has challenged us to create with "Things with Wings". I immediately thought of the Clear Dollar Stamps' Bold Butterflies stamp set, which seems to be my go-to set when it comes to a flying object-hehe-

I also drew some inspiration from the following challenges:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #113 -- sketch

ColourQ #96 -- use Tempting Turquoise, Bashful Blue, Basic Grey, Lucky Limeade and White

and Raise the Bar #69 is back and they are having an 'Anything Goes' challenge this week

Now onto the details of the Clearly Inspired Challenge!

Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Participants can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away.

-We will also be giving away the featured digi image....one for every 20 entries!

Need more inspiration? Go check out Lori's Blog, home of the CIC, that is also where you enter your CAS card! Spread the word! The more entries we have, the more prizes up for grabs!

Ok, get to work! I cant wait to see what you all create!

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Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Elegant Accents stamps & Bold Butterflies

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Bashful Blue, Whisper White,

Basic Grey, Echo Park for the record dp

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Basic Grey, Kiwi Kiss

Tools/Accessories: Labels 4 & Ovals Nestabilities, Corner Rounder

CDS Bold Butterflies dies, Floral Screen embossing folder

Basic Grey taffeta ribbon

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #112 - Hey Chickie!

2011-07-29T08:11:00.000-06:00

Happy Friday! Today is the big day my son finds out who his 2nd grade teacher is. He has been excited to find out since the last day of 1st grade 7 weeks ago... He can barely wait till 6pm so we can go check the rosters. haha .. he is a funny kid.

Anyway, yesterday I finally had a chance to play around in my craft room! These chances are few and far between lately so I grabbed my brand new Paper Smooches and got to work!

I was inspired by the wonderful sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesdays. I just love that blog and the talented ladies on their DT. I always find inspiration there!

Also, this card fits into Phindy's Place Challenge where we are challenged to use die cuts.. which happen to be one of my fav's!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Details:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Chubby Chums

Paper: MME Life of the Party Lime Twist, TE KI July Kit

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, CDS Rich Cocoa hybrid ink

Tools: Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, SU chocolate chip brads,

Copics, chipboard picket fence - TE, coordinating ribbon - TE

Planting Smiles with my FIRST Paper Smooches!!

2011-07-18T18:58:00.001-06:00

Click HERE to go to the Clear Dollar Stamps Blog Hop!

Hello friends! Today my very first Paper Smooches stamp set arrived. I knew it would be cute, but seriously, I was floored with cuteness when I opened the package, so much so, I had to get right to work with it! Turns out, I am just in time to enter the Paper Smooches August Guest Designer challenge! I am so in love with Paper Smooches now I figured it would be fun to throw my hat in the ring.

Thanks so much for stopping by and saying Hi! I cherish your comments! I would also like to say Thank You to my BFF, Cassie, for introducing me to the cuteness that is Paper Smooches. I fell in love with her creations, so I, of course, had to follow in her footsteps! ( A nice way to say I copy her) ;o)

Details:

Stamps: Perky Plants - Paper Smooches

Paper: BG Sweet Threads, coordinating textured cardstock

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, CDS Fresh Papaya

Tools/Accessories: Seeing Spots embossing folder,

Nestabilities labels 14 & 19

Copics: R81, R83, YG03, YG06, Sponge dauber

Techniques: Paper Piecing (flower petals & water can),

Sponging, Embossing

Clear Dollar Stamps JULY Blog Hop .." Summertime "

2011-07-17T09:00:00.003-06:00

It is that time of the month again! What time? You ask .. It is time for Clear Dollar Stamps' Monthly Blog Hop! Come play along, there are PRIZES to be WON! You should have hopped on over from the talented Barb's blog, but if not, go ahead and hop on over to Lori's blog, where the hop begins.

This month, our theme is a FUN one! Summertime!! Great, right? I instantly thought of this great CDS stamp, featuring the classic & iconic, Charlie.

And, of course, Cosmo Cricket Salt Air dp was an obvious choice! I just love the 'splash' paper, and how the buttons kind of remind me of pool floaties. This card also fits into Card Craftin Mama's challenge and the Paper Playtime 50th challenge.

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Card Details:

Stamps: Charlie Summer Fun

Paper: CDS Mossy Woods cs, Cosmo Cricket Salt Air dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: B05, B24, E23, E31, E33, E49, R46

Tools/Accessories: misc red buttons, Oval Nestabilities,

teal thread, ticket corner punch

Blog Hop Details:

Dont forget! There are prizes to be won just for hoping around and leaving comments! Every comment you leave for the DT increases your chances of winning!

This month's prize is definately worth joining in on the hop.. TWO lucky winners will recieve a $10 gift certificate to the Clear Dollar Stamps store!

**Winners will be randomly chosen from comments received on two DT member blogs. Winners will be announced here and on the CDS blog Wednesday, July 20th**

Ok! Your next stop is the very inspiring Lisa's blog! Thank you so much for joining in on this month's hop! Did you leave lots of love for everyone? Remember the more comments, the more chances you have to be a winner! Good Luck!!

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Clearly Inspired Challenge #32 -- Color Challenge --

2011-07-16T09:00:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! We find ourselves smack dab in the middle of July, which means alot of HOT weather, and the next installment of the Clearly Inspired Challenge! This time, its a color challenge...

It used to be that all I did was color challenges.. couldnt hardly do anything else. Now, its been awhile since my last color challenge, and it was tough! I love the colors that my BFF, Cassie, chose to challenge us with, but this was really hard for me! AHA! That's why its called a Challenge!! HEHE!!

These colors remind me of the outdoors, especially the Pacific Northwest, where I grew up, so that is why I reached for one of my favorite stamp sets, A Walk in the Park, a former CDS Stamp of the Month. I used my sponge daubers to add the 'grass' and 'sky' using my CDS hybrid inks matching the color challenge. If you dont have these exact colors, just try to get as close as you can.

Now onto the details of the Clearly Inspired Challenge!

Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Participants can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away.

-We will also be giving away the featured digi image....one for every 20 entries!

Need more inspiration? Go check out Lori's Blog, home of the CIC, that is also where you enter your CAS card! Spread the word! The more entries we have, the more prizes up for grabs!

Ok, get to work! I cant wait to see what you all create!

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Card Details:

Stamps: Walk in the Park (previous CDS SOM)

Paper: Mud Pie, Wild Ginger, Whisper White, MME Stella & Rose Hattie

Ink: CDS Mud Pie, Wild Ginger, Turquoise Gem, Lime Juice

Tombows 947, 946, 373, 173

Tools/Accessories: Nestabilitles Labels 14, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #110 - A Sweet PI

2011-07-13T17:46:00.001-06:00

Hello Friends! Goodness I am SO happy I was able to spend some quality time with my sweet PI girl. I just love the Pure Innocence stamps from MFT! I just recently added this set, Making A List to my collection because I loved what my BFF, Cassie, made with it. I always seem to always follow in her crafty footsteps.

I was inspired by this week's sketch challenge over at my favorite sketch challenge blog, Sweet Sketch Wednesday. That, and my love of the MME Stella & Rose Hattie DP really made working on this card alot of fun. I hope you like it as much as I do!

Details:

Stamps: MFT PI Making a List

Paper: Real Red, Basic Grey, Choice Snowhite,

MME Stella & Rose Hattie DP

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Tools/Accessories: Basic Grey Taffeta ribbon,

Circle & Lacey Circle Nestabilities, Real Red corduroy brad,

Misc paper flowers, dimentionals

Clear Dollar Stamps July NEW Release Product Parade Day 4

2011-07-10T09:00:00.001-06:00

Here we are at day 4 of our product parade ... (sigh) it has been fun, hasnt it? Yes, everyone loves a parade! Speaking of love ... today is my 18th wedding anniversary! WOW! I cannot believe I am old enough to have been married to my loving husband 18 years! (head shaking in disbelief..)

Anyway ... back to the business at hand .. Today we have some great scriptural stamps as well as a couple of things you have actually already seen. hummm .. lets get started with

Assemble Together
Assemble Together is a stamp set of 10 for only $12.99 that holds so many possibilities. The inspiration for my card is Pastor Brad, our pastor in our previous home town. He was great about sending notes of encouragment out to people.

Details:

Stamps: Assemble Together

Paper: Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Ink: CDS Pucker-Up hybrid ink, Chocolate Chip

Tools/Accessories: Chestnut brown distress ink, misc ribbon,

ticket corner punch

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Numbers 6:24-26

Perhaps one of my most favorite scriptures, It is a perfect stamp for so many occasions. It is a single stamp for only $3.99.

Details:

Stamps: Numbers 6:24-26

Paper: MME So Sophie, Ruby Red

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: ruby red & old olive brads,

Oval Nestabilities, CDS Elegant Accents Die set

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A Time for Tags

This set is the July stamp of the month, it works on its own as well as paired with another stamp.

Yes, you have seen this card before! It is my example for the "A Time for Tags" July SOM stamps. Here, I used two of the stamps together to make one sentiment.

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Designer Label Accent

This stamp is perfect to add an accent to your CDS designer label die. It sells as a single stamp for only $1.99 .. quite a bargain for the impact it adds to your designer label.

You are right, you have seen this card back on day 2 of the product parade. Since this stamp works best when paired with other stamps, I ended up using it a couple times thruought the product parade. I think this one was my favorite example, so that is why I am showing it to you again.

Ok, so that is it for Clear Dollar Stamps' Summer New Release Product Parade. No more waiting till release day to shop, All the stamps featured in the product parade are on sale NOW! Click HERE to go to Clear Dollar Stamps' store and start shopping!

Please stop by my fellow DT members blogs as well to check out what they made thruought the product parade! Their links are on my sidebar.

Thank you so much for visiting! I hope you have liked what you have seen!

Clear Dollar Stamps July NEW Release Product Parade Day 3

2011-07-09T09:00:00.002-06:00

Dont you just love a good parade? I do, especially the kind featuring my favorite things ... PAPER! Welcome to day three of Clear Dollar Stamps' Product Parade. Remember all these new releases are on sale NOW! No more waiting to shop!
Today we share some great school themed stamps and a couple adorable animals. First off its ...

Berry Happy Hedgehog
I just love this little guy, he is so stinkin cute! What's great about this stamp is that he can be colored for a summer card, a fall/Thanksgiving card, or even a Christmas/winter card all in a set of 3 for $7.99

Details:

Stamps: Berry Happy Hedgehog

Paper: K&C co Citronella dp, chocolate chip, baja breeze

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Chocolate chip

Copics: E87, E31, E23, R27, R29, YG03, YG06, G05

Tools/Accessories: Labels 19 Nestabilities, sponge dauber

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Squirrel Chatter

Another adorable animal stamp set to share with you, a very functional and fun set of 7 for only $7.99. He can be made into birthdays, fall/thanksgiving, all kinds of good stuff!

Details:

Stamps: Squirrel Chatter

Paper: Pebble Treehouse dp, Neenah Solar White, Choc chip

Ink: Choc chip, Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: E31, E23, E37, E33, E81, R83

Tools/Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, Real Red & old olive brads

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My Little Schoolbus

These next couple stamps are great for your teachers and kids alike. This first set is called My Little schoolbus and it sells as a set of 7 for only $5.99. I just think this bus is so cute! Not suprising that my son chose this card to give to his teacher at the end of the school year.

Details:

Stamps: My Little Schoolbus

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Real Red, Tempting Turq.,

OA Report Card dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turq

Copics: R46, Y15, Y17, C1, C3, C5, BV29, E31

Tools/Accessories: Sponge Dauber, Labels One Nestabilities, Word Window

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Makin' the Grade, Good Job & Proud of You

These three are all single sentiment stamps which can be used on their own or paired up with other stamps to make great achievement cards. Each single stamp is only $1.50 ea.

Along with today's "Makin' the Grade" stamp is one you will learn more about tomorrow and one we featured yesterday, the single stamp Celebrate.

Details:

Stamps: Makin the Grade (single stamp)

Celebrate (single stamp) and ??

Paper: The Girl's Paperie - Kitch DP, coordinating textured cs

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, chestnut brown chalk ink

Tools/Accessories: CDS Designer Label dies, ticket corner punch

self-adhiesive pearls

Details:

Stamps: Good Job! Single stamp

Paper: BG Hopscotch dp

coordinating textured cs

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: Circle Nestabilities,

Spots & Dots Embossing folder, Corner rounder

Yes, you have seen this card before, back on day 1 of the product parade! The single stamp ' Proud of You ' is part of today's product parade.

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Memories & Seasonal Swag

The last two stamps in today's product parade are very versatile and fun.

First up is Memories, a single stamp for only $1.99. I love the size and font of this stamp.

Details:

Stamps: Memories single stamp

Paper: American crafts - Happy Go Lucky dp

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Tools/Accessories: CDS designer label dies, small journal,

white felt, mft rolled daisy die, misc brad, coordinating ribbon

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This last card of today's parade features Seasonal Swags, a set of 8 for $9.99. As you can see, it also coordinates with the Elegant Accents die set that was featured on day one of the product parade.

Details:

Stamps: Seasonal Swags

Paper: The girl's paperie - kitch dp

coordinating textured cs

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: R81, R83, RV63, R27, R29, YG03, YG06

Tools/Accessories: CDS Elegant Accents die set,

Oval Nestabilities, corner rounder

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That concludes day 3 of Clear Dollar Stamps' Product Parade. Remember you dont have to wait to shop for these fabulous stamps! You can shop now! Just click HERE to be directed to the Clear Dollar Stamps store. For more inspiration and fun, go check out my fellow DT members blogs! Their links are on my sidebar. Thanks so much for stopping by today! Please come back tomorrow for the 4th & final day of our Summer New Release Product Parade!

Clear Dollar Stamps July NEW Release Product Parade Day 2

2011-07-08T09:00:00.002-06:00

Welcome to day 2 of Clear Dollar Stamps' product parade! Today, its all about birthdays and we are celebrating! First up its ...

Birthday Party
Birthday Party is a set of 18 stamps for only $14.99... Quite a bargain if you ask me! This set has all kinds of possibilities for those birthday cards for your friends and family.

Details:

Stamps: Birthday Party

Paper: The Girl's Paperie - Kitch dp, coordinating textured cs

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: Bg53, RV63, R46

Tools/Accessories: Seeing Spots embossing folder, paper piercer,

Goldenrod sew-easy floss

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Birthday Cake Swirls & Its a party

This next card features two stamps, the first is called Birthday Cake Swirls, it is a BIG single stamp for $5.99, and the second is a single stamp sentiment ' Its a party .. and you're invited' which is priced at $1.75. Perfect for all those birthday party invitaions you have on your to do list!

Details:

Stamps: Birthday Cake Swirls & Its a party single stamps

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, BG Life of the Party, Choice Buttercream

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: BG01, BG05, YR04, YR68, R27

Tools/Accessories: Corner Rounder, Circle Nestabilities,

Die-Namics Crazy Doily die

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Birthday Cake Slice & You Take The Cake

To continue on our birthday theme today, this next card features two more single stamps, the cake is called Birthday cake slice, a large single stamp for $5.99. The second is a single sentiment stamp 'you take the cake' which sells for $1.25. Yet another perfect combination for all the birthdays you have on your calender.

Details:

Stamps: Birthday Cake Slice & You Take the Cake

Paper: MME Tickled Pink dp, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: YR04, R27, YR68, RV55, E47, BG01, BG05

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Ice Cream Cone

Still going on with a birthday theme for today, this next card features another big single stamp (can you tell how much I like the size of these big single stamps?) perfectly titled Ice Cream Cone for $4.99. This card also features something else you will learn more about in a couple days.

Details:

Stamps: Ice Cream Cone and ??

Paper: MME Tickled Pink dp, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise

Copics: R46, RV55, E31, E33, E47

Tools/Accessories: Melon Mambo Ribbon, Tempt. Turq Buttons,

Circle Nestabilities, Ticket corner punch

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Happy Birthday & Celebrate

The next two cards each feature a single sentiment stamp. The first card features Happy Birthday which is only $1.75, again a perfect addition to any of the new birthday stamps we are releasing this month. The second card features the single stamp sentiment Celebrate along with another stamp you will learn about in a couple days. Celebrate sells for only $1.25.

Details:

Stamps: Birthday Cake single sentiment stamp & Birthday Cake Swirls

Paper: MME Stella & Rose Gertie dp, coordinating textured cs

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Rose Red

Tools/Accessories: CDS Designer Label Dies, Sponge, Ticket corner punch

Details:

Stamps: Celebrate single stamp & ??

Paper: CDS Turquoise Gem, BG Life of the Party

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: CDS Designer Label dies, corner ticket punch

Ok, so that is it for today! Remember all these stamps are on sale NOW!

Click HERE to go shopping now -- no more waiting to shop!

Please come back tomorrow to see even more of our product parade, and please stop by my fellow DT members to see what they have created with these awesome stamps! You will find their links on my sidebar. Thank you so much for stopping by today, see ya tomorrow!

Clear Dollar Stamps July NEW Release Product Parade Day 1

2011-07-07T09:00:00.001-06:00

Hello! YAY! I am so excited it is New Release day at Clear Dollar Stamps! You may remember back in April, we started a new way to showcase our new releases to you all, instead of making you wait to shop, everything we show you is available for purchase NOW! No more waiting! Over the next 4 days, the design team will be sharing inspirations on each of the new releases! So lets get started with day 1.

I will start with the very exciting (drumroll please....)

Elegant Accents Die Set!

The new die set from Clear Dollar Stamps! It is very versatile as you will see in this post I have used a die in 4 of the 5 cards in this post! There are even more throughout the rest of the product parade!

Elegant Accents Ovals
This is a set of 5 accent stamps for only $12.99. They work great on their own, or paired with the oval shaped die in the Elegant Accents die set as I did below:

The tulips are from a stamp set released in Spring called Tulip Wreath. I just love versatile stamps!

Details:

Stamps: Elegant Accents Ovals & Tulip Wreath CDS

Paper: Cosmo cricket Social Club, Vanilla

Ink: CDS Tropical Mist Hybrid Ink, CDS Fresh Papaya Hybrid Ink,

Momento tuxedo black

Tools/Accessories: Elegant Accents die set, prismacolors,

ticket corner punch, corner rounder, sponge dauber

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Elegant Accents Stamp Set

This is a set of 18 stamps for only $19.99 .. Once again, so versatile, and I have utilized my Elegant Accents Die set once again.

Details:

Stamps: Elegant Accents Ovals

Paper: The girl's paperie - Kitch DP, misc textured cs

Ink: CDS Deep Sea Hybrid Ink, Momento Tuxedo black

Tools/Accessories: D'vine Swirls embossing folder, Ovals Nestabilities

CDS Elegant Accents die set, Ticket corner punch, misc pearls

misc coordinating ribbon

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Your Friendship Oval

This elegant stamp is a set of 1 for $3.99. A perfect addition to your Elegant Accents Die set for a minimal price. A again paired it with the Elegant Accents die oval.

Details:

Stamps: Your Friendship Oval

Paper: Vanilla, MME Stella & Rose Hatti DP

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: Corner Rounder, self-adhesive pearls

misc ribbon, paper flower, dk brown chalk distress ink,

Oval Nestabilities, Elegant Accents Die Set

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Birthday Blessings Oval

This stamp is another versatile stamp, set of 1 for $3.99. I have paired it with a stamp you will learn more about tomorrow. That is a great thing about these ovals, they can be paired with so many different images or left on their own.

Details:

Stamps: Birthday Blessings Oval & ??

Paper: BG Life of the Party, Neenah Solar White, Choc chip

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: YR68, E47, E31, E33, R46, YG03

Tools/Accessories: Oval & Lg Scallop Oval Nestabilities,

Corner Rounder, dimentionals

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Elegant Accents Tag Frame

This is a set of 4 stamps for $4.99, a perfect addition to your Elegant Accents die set. These frames are made to accent the rectangle die in the die set. They can, of course, be used on their own as well. I paired this one with a stamp you will learn about in a couple days.

Details:

Stamps: Elegant Accents Tag Frame and ??

Paper: The Girl's Paperie - Kitch dp

coordinating textured cs

Ink: Real Red, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze

Tools/Accessories: Seeing Spots embossing folder

Elegant Accents Die set

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Thank you so much for stopping by today! Please come back tomorrow to 'celebrate' day 2 of the Clear Dollar Stamps Product Parade! I promise it will be worth your time! Please visit my fellow DT members blogs to check out what they created for today's product parade! Their links are on my sidebar.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #108 - Tennis Anyone? -

2011-07-04T17:51:00.001-06:00

Hi Friends! This is my second post of the day, I am definately taking advantage of the free time I have today! This one was so much fun to make! It is for Sweet Sketch Wednesday's 108th challenge.

Details:

Stamps: MFT A'la Modes Ive Met My Match

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Bermuda Bay

Paper: Ruby Red, Choice Buttercream,

MME Stella & Rose Mabel

Copics: Y17, Y38, YG06, E00, E02, E23

BG23, BG53, R29, R27

Tools/Accessories: Sponge Dauber, Corner Rounder

Nestabilities label 14, Nestabilities Ribbon Tags Trio

Misc Button, Ribbon, SU felt flowers

Thank you so much for stopping by! Your visit means alot to me!

Stampin Sisters in Christ #96 CAS

2011-07-04T16:58:00.000-06:00

Happy Independance Day! Today, while my son and husband were out having a fun 'boy' day of bumper boats, go carts and mini golf, I was home cleaning and organizing closets. July 4th does not really excite me like it does others. I dont know why exactly, it just doesnt. So, working on the closets seemed like the perfect activity for the day, and what a work out! I actually found time yesterday, while my son and husband were out seeing Transformers 3, to make two cards!! Yes! TWO. Lately, that is alot for me! (hey..there sure have been alot of 'boys days' this weekend!)

So, this card is for this weekend's Stampin Sisters in Christ challenge, which is to make a CAS card. Usually, CAS is quite the challenge for me, but this time, things came together just like they should.

I chose A Godly Mother stamp set from Clear Dollar Stamps. And, not coincidentally, Clear Dollar Stamps is this week's sponsor at SSIC!

Details:

Stamps: CDS A Godly Mother

Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Tools/Accessories: Nestabilities 4 & 14,

D'Vine Swirls Embossing folder, MFT rolled daisy die

Rich Razzleberry & Whisper White organza ribbon

Thanks for stopping by! Your visit really means alot to me!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #31 -- Punches, Die Cuts, Cut-Outs --

2011-07-01T09:00:00.001-06:00

What? It is July already?? Despite my disbelief, it is true. Thankfully, it is also, the first Friday of the month, which means ... drumroll ... it is time for the Clearly Inspired Challenge over at Lori's Blog! This time, my BFF, Cassie, has challenged us to use Punches, Die Cuts and/or Cut Outs on our projects.

I chose these beautiful butterfly dies, and the coordinating stamp set, Bold Butterflies, which are both available at Clear Dollar Stamps (click HERE for dies)

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Now onto the details of the Clearly Inspired Challenge!

Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Participants can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away.

-We will also be giving away the featured digi image....one for every 20 entries!

Need more inspiration? Go check out Lori's Blog, home of the CIC, that is also where you enter your CAS card! Spread the word! The more entries we have, the more prizes up for grabs!

Ok, get to work! I cant wait to see what you all create!

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Card details:

Stamps: Bold Butterflies

Paper: Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, MME Stella & Rose Mable

Ink: Baja Breeze , Ruby Red

Tools/Accessories: Bold Butterflies die set, Floral Screen Embossing Folder

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Clear Dollar Stamps JUNE Blog Hop .. "Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice ...

2011-06-19T09:00:00.003-06:00

..... that's what little girls are made of"
It is that time of the month again! What time? You ask .. It is time for Clear Dollar Stamps' Monthly Blog Hop! Come play along, there are PRIZES to be WON! You should have hopped on over from Shell's blog, but if not, go ahead and hop on over to Lori's blog, where the hop begins.

And you might have guessed that this month its for the girls.. last month we honored the boys, so this month our theme is based on the old saying " Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice, That's what Little Girls are Made of."

Suprisingly, I had a hard time choosing which stamp to use, you'd think it would be easy, but nope ! But finally, I decided on this adorable lamb from the Clear Dollar Stamps' Loving Critters stamp set.

Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Loving Critters

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Choice Buttercream,

Jillybean Soup-Blossom Soup dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: C1, C3, W1, YR68, Yg03, G05, R81, R83

Tools/Accessories: Misc Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities,

Lacey Circle & Labels 19 Nestabilities

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Blog Hop Details:

Dont forget! There are prizes to be won just for hoping around and leaving comments! Every comment you leave for the DT increases your chances of winning!

This month's prize is definately worth joining in on the hop.. TWO lucky winners will recieve a $10 gift certificate to the Clear Dollar Stamps store!

**Winners will be randomly chosen from comments received on two DT member blogs. Winners will be announced here and on the CDS blog Wednesday, June 22nd **

Ok! This month, I am the blog hop's last stop! Thank you so much for joining in on this month's hop! Did you leave lots of love for everyone? Remember the more comments, the more chances you have to be a winner! Good Luck!!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #30 -- Sketch --

2011-06-17T09:00:00.001-06:00

Hello CIC friends! Here we are at the third friday of the month, and it is time for another great Clearly Inspired Challenge hosted by the uber-talented Cassie. This time, she presented us with an awesome sketch to work with.

I really had alot of fun with this sketch! I have had this MME dp for a little while now, and just hadnt used it .. till this sketch! I love the paper, and how everything coordinated together.

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Now onto the details of the Clearly Inspired Challenge!

Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Participants can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away.
-We will also be giving away the featured digi image....one for every 20 entries!
Need more inspiration? Go check out Lori's Blog, home of the CIC, that is also where you enter your CAS card! Spread the word! The more entries we have, the more prizes up for grabs!

Ok, get to work! I cant wait to see what you all create!

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Card Details:

Stamps: CDS Hydrangea *(click to go directly to store for this stamp)

Paper: Vanilla, Choice Buttercream, MME Stella & Rose Hattie dp

Ink: Momento tuxedo black

Copics: Y17, G02, YG03, BG05, BG10

Tools/Accessories: Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Word window,

Twill ribbon, misc buttons, sew easy goldenrod floss

CAS-ual Fridays Sketch Challenge with more SSIC

2011-06-06T16:18:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! Welcome to Monday! Today I got to play along with a brand new (to me) challenge, so cleverly called CAS-ual Fridays, how great is that title?This week its a CAS sketch challenge.. CAS cards are very hard for me, but I am happy how this one turned out.. This card also applies to this week's Stampin Sisters in Christ challenge which is extracted from John 13:34-35. We are to use something new on our projects. The Violet Copics are new, as well as is the CAS-ual Fridays challenge! By the way, Clear Dollar Stamps is this weeks SSIC sponsor .. my DT family .. :o)

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog, your visit and your comments are cherished grately. Thanks again!

You're a Peach..4 challenges in 1

2011-06-05T13:26:00.002-06:00

Just look at those peaches! Dont they look delicious? We have a few peaches growing on our tree in the front yard, and I cant wait to taste them! I hope they look as good as these do! hehe

I made this card for 4 challenges, I usually do one, maybe two challenges at once, but this time, all four just fit together! The challenges are:

Stampin Sisters in Christ -- Use something NEW -- this stamp set is new to me, a stamp exchange from my BFF, Cassie. The dp is also a new addition to my stash.

Card Patterns #118 -- sketch

Totally Papercrafts #69 -- Feature Fruit on project

Wee-Memories -- Free for all challenge

Thanks so much for stopping by! I cherish my visitors, followers and comments!
Thanks again! Have a blessed day :o)

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #104 Happy Mail

2011-06-04T17:53:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! Happy Saturday! Today has been a busy day, so it is nice to have some down time to post this card I made yesterday. I was sitting at my desk thinking of something or another and my May KI kit caught my eye. I just thought this ric-rak dp would make such a cute dress! So I looked for a girl to put this dress 'on' .. and PI Happy Mail is the lucky reciepient!

I used the sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday as a guideline, I kinda went off the path a little because my dimentions were off, but I am happy with how it turned out all the same.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Details:

Stamps: MFT PI Happy Mail

Paper: May KI kit - American Crafts - Happy Go Lucky dp, The Girl's Paperie - Kitch dp, Neenah Solar White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, CDS Turquoise Gem Hybrid Ink

Tools/Accessories: corner rounder, Labels 19 nestabilities, misc buttons, sew-easy thread, coordinating ribbon, sponge dauber, copics

Clearly Inspired Challenge #29 -- Distressing --

2011-06-03T09:00:00.003-06:00

OHMYGoodness! It is June already! Today is my son's LAST DAY of First grade. It is so bittersweet to see him grow up and move up to second grade .. Mrs Kyle has been such a wonderful first grade teacher, she made a lasting inpression on my son, and me.

{Sniff, Sniff} Ok, I am better... Today is the first Friday of June, and that means it is time for another edition of the Clearly Inspired Challenge over at Lori's blog, Clearlyistamp. This time, (my BFF) Cassie, has challenged us to DISTRESS our cards. Now there is a technique I havent done in a LONG time!

As I was thinking of what to make, I was reminded that one of my son's best friends is having a birthday soon, and so, I turned this into a two fold project, a distressed birthday card! Not too grown-up,(note the cowboy paper) the birthday boy is "only" turning 11. I am sure his mom doesnt think 11 is so "only" !! haha

Now, lets see what YOU come up with! You have TWO weeks to play!

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Now onto the details of the Clearly Inspired Challenge!

Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Challenges can use any stamps or digis from any company
-Only one entry per person per challenge
-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away.)
-We will also be giving away the featured digi image....one for every 20 entries!

Need more inspiration? Go check out Lori's Blog, home of the CIC, that is also where you enter your CAS card! Spread the word! The more entries we have, the more prizes up for grabs!

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Card details:

Stamps: We go together like - CDS

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Cosmo Cricket Wanted dp, Neenah Solar White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: BV00, BV08, R46, W1, YR30, E43, E33, E31

Tools/Accessories: SU distresser, Real Red corduroy brad,

Labels 19 Nestabilities, Ticket corner punch, Corner rounder

Clearly Inspired Challenge #28 -- Critters

2011-05-20T09:00:00.017-06:00

Hello CIC friends! It is that time again for another great challenge from the lovely and talented (and my BFF) Cassie. This time, its a theme challenge, which is Critters, use a bug or an animal on your project.

As you can see, I chose this adorable snail from the Clear Dollar stamp set: Snail Mail .. I'm just not sure, is a snail a bug or an animal? hummm.. Isnt snail mail the best? I mean the Happy Mail that you find in your mail box once in awhile. There isnt many other things that can cheer me up like a good piece of happy mail.

Now onto the details of the Clearly Inspired Challenge!

Challenges are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Challenges can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge

-We will also be giving away the featured digi image....one for every 20 entries!

Need more inspiration? Go check out Lori's Blog, home of the CIC, that is also where you enter your CAS card! Spread the word! The more entries we have, the more prizes up for grabs!

Ok, get to work! I cant wait to see what you all create!

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Snail Mail card details:
Stamps: CDS Snail Mail
Paper: MME Stella & Rose Mabel dp, olive textured cs
The Girl's Paperie-Kitch dp (word print), Choice buttercream
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Copics: B24, B29, TR68, YR04, Y11, G94, YG67, YG61, C5, C3, W1
Tools/Accessories: Labels Nineteen Nestabilities, pumpkin pie brads,
word window
Techniques: Paper Piecing

* And the Winners are .............*

2011-05-18T09:00:00.001-06:00

If you are at all like me, challenges and hops are fun just as they are, but, when you are a WINNER it is even more fun! So, (drumroll please ..............) Here are this month's blog hop winners!

From right here on my blog, Vikki Jo

and from Jan's blog, Shelly Schmidt

Please email Lori -- Lori@cleardollarstamps.com to claim your prize of a $10 gift certificate for clear dollar stamps or digis from the Clear Dollar Stamps store!

****Congratulations Ladies!!****

Clear Dollar Stamps May Blog Hop "Lets Hear It For The BOYS!"

2011-05-15T09:00:00.004-06:00

Hello Friends! It is time again for our monthly blog hop here at Clear Dollar Stamps! This time, our theme is "Lets Here it for the Boys". You should have hopped on over here from the talented Kathy 's blog, but if not, go ahead and hop back to the begining at Lori's blog. Your next stop on the hop will be the talented Shell's blog. BUT! Before you hop away, I hope you will take a peek at what I came up with "for the boys" .....

What came to my mind when pondering this theme was BBQs & summer cookouts, things that most dads like to do. My husband makes a killer hamburger out on the grill, so if you can follow my thinking, you can see why I chose this image for my hop card!

Card Details:

Stamps: We Go Together Like

Paper: Real Red, Neenah Solar White, October Afternoon fly a kite dp

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: Y17, Y38, R46, R27, E47, E33, E31, YG03

Tools/Accessories: Labels One Nestabilities, Spots & Dots Embossing folder, Modern label punch, Sponge dauber, red brads

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Blog Hop Details:

Dont forget! There are prizes to be won just for hopping around and leaving comments! Every comment you leave for the DT increases your chances of winning!

This month's prize is definately worth joining in on the hop.. TWO lucky winners will recieve a $10 gift certificate to the Clear Dollar Stamps store!

**Winners will be randomly chosen from comments received on two DT member blogs. Winners will be announced on the CDS blog
Wednesday, May 18 **

Ok, up next is Shell's fabulous blog! Thank you so much for joining in on this month's hop! Keep leaving comments! Remember the more comments, the more chances you have to be a winner! Good Luck!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #101 Flower Crazy!

2011-05-13T16:49:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! It has been more than a week since I have been able to sit down and craft just for the fun of it... and what a perfect challenge to get my mojo started than Sweet Sketch Wednesday. I call this one flower crazy, because look at all the different flowers I have here! The paper roses from TE, the giant carnation little miss is carrying, and the rolled daisy die(MFT) made from felt that I just got in the mail about half hour ago.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Your visit and comments are grately appreciated!

Details:

Stamps: PI Carnation (MFT)

Paper: The Girls Paperie Kitch dp, Choice Buttercream,

April KI Kit cardstock

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools/Accessories: Copics, MFT Rolled Daisy die,

Puff Cloud White felt, TE paper flowers, misc ribbon, sponge dauber

Clearly Inspired Challenge #27 ... Turquoise ...

2011-05-06T09:00:00.001-06:00

Hello Friends! It is time again for another installment of the Clearly Inspired Challenge. This time, the lovely and talented Cassie has challenged us to use the color Turquoise on our project. Which, hapens to be one of my favs, especially when paired with a red...

I knew I wanted to try my hand at stitching again, I have been experimenting with the spacing and pattern of my stitching. This time I tried doing an X pattern, but it turned out kinda small. Anyway, here are the details about this card, and then about the CIC.

Card Details:

Stamps: You're My Peep (clear dollar stamps)

Paper: MME Stella & Rose Gertie dp, Tempting Turquoise, Choice Snow white

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Copics: Y11, Y15, Y38, YR30, YG03, YG06, BG01, BG05, RV55, RV66

Tools/Accessories: Corner Rounder, Paper Piercer,

Sew Easy Spring Rain floss, Word Window

CIC Challenge Details:

-Challenges are now going to be on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and you'll have 2 weeks to finish each challenge.

-Challenges can use any stamps or digis from any company

-Only one entry per person per challenge

-Prizes will be given away after both challenges for the month. The number of prizes is determined by the number of participants for the month. For every 20 entries there will be a $10 gift certificate for stamps or digis up for grabs. (For example if over the entire month there were a total of 60 participants in both challenges, there will be 3 $10 gift certificates and 3 of the featured digital images to give away. . .that's a total of 6 winners in that example.)

-We will also be giving away the featured digi image..one for every 20 entries

Need more inspiration or are you ready to enter your card?

Click HERE to see more from the DT and to find Mister Linky to enter your card! I cant wait to see what you come up with!

PaperTake Weekly Sketch #55

2011-05-01T19:04:00.000-06:00

Hello my friends! I hope you have had a peaceful Sunday like I have. It has been so nice to be able to read, relax and enjoy some quiet today... We wont have another day like this for a while!

Today I have this Clear Dollar Stamps wedding cake card to share with you... I made this for this week's PaperTake Weekly sketch challenge. I thought it would be fun to stamp the cake directly onto dp giving it a "Cake Boss" quality. Cant you just imagine some high-end cake 'embossed' with a delicate pattern? Just as long as its yummy cake inside, right? :0)

Details:

Stamps: Wedding Cake

Paper: Chocolate Chip, MME Stella&Rose Hattie & Mabel DP

Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Momento Tuxedo Black

Tombow Markers: 373 (cds tropical mist) 845 (cds pucker up)

177 (cds spring leaf) N75

Tools/Accessories: D'Vine swirls embossing folder,

TE Banner day 2 die/stamp set,

CDS gold tone Rustic Fall ribbon

Thank you so much for stopping by! Your visit and comments really do make my day!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #99 on Thursday

2011-04-28T10:18:00.001-06:00

Hello again Friends! Today I am sharing my card for this week's Sweet Sketch Wednesday. They are already on #99! From what I hear, next week's 100th will be a celebration! Anyway, I had alot of fun making this card, paper piecing is one of my favorite techniques, which is ironic seeing how I dont 'love' to cut out tiny details.. eh' I guess its worth the cutting for a fun effect! The stamp is from Clear Dollar Stamps April/Spring releases. Click HERE or the name of the stamp below to go straight to Clear Dollar's New Release section.

Details:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps' Bunny Kids

Paper: Bermuda Bay, MME Stella & Rose Mabel dp, Neenah Solar White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, CDS Fresh Papaya

Copics: E81, RV81, RV83, E23

Tools/Accessories: Ticket corner punch, word window, Bermyda bay ribbon, Sponge Dauber, dimentionals

Technique: Paper Piecing, Masking, Sponging

Thank you so much for stopping by, your visit and comments are so cherished!

Stampin Sisters in Christ Circle Card challenge #86

2011-04-27T16:02:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! Happy Wednesday! Today I have this fun circle card to share with you. I made it for this week Stampin Sisters in Christ challenge blog, which is to make a circle card. I havent done a shaped card in such a long time! So it was fun to make this one. I cant believe how many circles I ended up using -- 5 in all, all a different size. ~~Wild~~

Details:

Stamps: Father's Day

Paper: Not Quite Navy, MME Stella & Rose Hattie DP

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Not Quite Navy

Tools/Accessories: Goldenrod Floss, Circle Nestabilities

Techniques: Paper Piecing

Thank you so much for stopping by! Your visit is special to me and your comments are cherished. Thank you!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #98 with some BFF RAK

2011-04-21T15:57:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! This last week has been a bumpy one, ups and downs ups and downs. Thankfully, one of those 'ups' was a RAK package that I got from my BFF, Cassie. She sent me this awesome MFT WTG set called Who's that Harvesting Girl.. YAY! I just had to make her a Thank You card with the set she gave me. I followed this week's sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday, they are on #98 already! I hear they are doing it up for their 100th!

I got to do something new today! I have admired all the beautiful stitching I see all over blogland.. and I have wanted to try it for myself! I came across (what looked like a) neat stitching tool, but it didnt work out, SO... I remembered my old SU tool set, and I used my paper piercer and the hole guide and punched all those holes out and then stitched my floss thru each and every hole. I like how it turned out, but it was alot of work, and time consuming! I bet next time it will go faster because it wont be my first time.

Details:

Stamps: MFT WTG Who's that Harvesting Girl

Paper: Choice Buttercream, K&C Co Berry dp,

Green Galore

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Paper Piercer, Goldenrod floss,

Big Scallop Oval & Lacey Circle Nestabilities,

Ruby Red brads, Copics

Techniques: Paper Piecing, Sewing

Thank you so much for stopping by! Your visit is very appreciated, as are your comments! If you have any tips to make sewing on cards easier, I would love to hear them! Thanks again! :0)

Clear Dollar Stamps April Blog Hop Winners!!

2011-04-21T09:50:00.000-06:00

And the winners are ..............................

From Stacy's blog, Twinshappy, our first winner is Donna, Indiana Inking.

From Lisa's blog, Lisa's Life Lines, our second winner is Patti J., Cherish Each Precious Day.
Please contact Lori at Lori@cleardollarstamps.com to claim your prize!

Congratulations and thanks to everyone for hopping along with us!

Christi's Blog

Taylored Expressions #152 Loving Cuppies

I'm BACK! Clean & Simple Paper Piecing CFC39

Clear Dollar Stamps January NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 4

Clear Dollar Stamps January NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 3

Clear Dollar Stamps January NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 2

Clear Dollar Stamps January NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 1

Clear Dollar Stamps DECEMBER Blog Hop .." White as Snow "

Clearly Inspired Challenge #42 *** Birthday ***

Clearly Inspired Challenge #41 *** Christmas ***

A Sweet Sketch Color Throwdown Thanksgiving

Katie's Life Celebration Blog Hop

Clear Dollar Stamps NOVEMBER Blog Hop .." Thankful "

Clearly Inspired Challenge #40 *** Flowers ***

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #126 **Nice List Santa**

Clearly Inspired Challenge #39 *** Color Challenge ***

Clearly Inspired Challenge #38 *** PINK ***

Clear Dollar Stamps OCTOBER Blog Hop .." Happy Fall Y'All "

Clear Dollar Stamps October NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 4

Clear Dollar Stamps October NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 3

Clear Dollar Stamps October NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 2

Clear Dollar Stamps October NEW RELEASE Product Parade Day 1

Happy World Card Making Day!

Paper Smooches September Sparks Challenge

Clear Dollar Stamps SEPTEMBER Blog Hop .."Tangy Trio Color Challenge"

Clearly Inspired Challenge #36 *** Glitter ***

Let The Good Times Roll

Friday Mash-Up #23 with Sweet Sketch Wednesday #118

Friday Mash-Up #22 " What's behind door number ....8 "

Clearly Inspired Challenge #35 & Raise The Bar #73

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #117

It's a Happy Day with Sweet Sketch Wednesday & Echo Park!

Clear Dollar Stamps AUGUST Blog Hop .." These are a few of my favorite things "

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #115 & Friday Mashup #20

Clearly Inspired Challenge #33 -- Scripture --

Happy Everything! Taylored Expressions Sketch #144

August Sparks challenge & Sweet Sketch Wednesday #114

Stampin Sisters in Christ #101 & Friday Mashup #18

Clearly Inspired Challenge #33 -- Things with Wings --

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #112 - Hey Chickie!

Planting Smiles with my FIRST Paper Smooches!!

Clear Dollar Stamps JULY Blog Hop .." Summertime "

Clearly Inspired Challenge #32 -- Color Challenge --

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #110 - A Sweet PI

Clear Dollar Stamps July NEW Release Product Parade Day 4

Clear Dollar Stamps July NEW Release Product Parade Day 3

Clear Dollar Stamps July NEW Release Product Parade Day 2

Clear Dollar Stamps July NEW Release Product Parade Day 1

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #108 - Tennis Anyone? -

Stampin Sisters in Christ #96 CAS

Clearly Inspired Challenge #31 -- Punches, Die Cuts, Cut-Outs --

Clear Dollar Stamps JUNE Blog Hop .. "Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice ...

Clearly Inspired Challenge #30 -- Sketch --

CAS-ual Fridays Sketch Challenge with more SSIC

You're a Peach..4 challenges in 1

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #104 Happy Mail

Clearly Inspired Challenge #29 -- Distressing --

Clearly Inspired Challenge #28 -- Critters

*** And the Winners are .............***

Clear Dollar Stamps May Blog Hop "Lets Hear It For The BOYS!"

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #101 Flower Crazy!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #27 ... Turquoise ...

PaperTake Weekly Sketch #55

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #99 on Thursday

Stampin Sisters in Christ Circle Card challenge #86

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #98 with some BFF RAK

Clear Dollar Stamps April Blog Hop Winners!!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #42 * Birthday *

Clearly Inspired Challenge #41 * Christmas *

Clearly Inspired Challenge #40 * Flowers *

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #126 Nice List Santa

Clearly Inspired Challenge #39 * Color Challenge *

Clearly Inspired Challenge #38 * PINK *

Clearly Inspired Challenge #36 * Glitter *

* And the Winners are .............*