Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks Day #4

It's the final day of Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks and I have a whopping 3 stamp sets to show you today. It's so exciting that everything that you've seen over the last 4 days will finally be available to purchase tomorrow, August 1st!

The first set I have to show you is called Blown Over and it is the Stamp of the Month for August. It's such a darling set and can be yours FREE with any CDS purchase of $50 or more after s&h. I just fell in love with this set the moment I saw it. It's so clever and fun to color.

Stamps: Blown Over (August SOM)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Mellow Moss, unknown dp, So Saffron dp, Neenah Solar White, Whisper White, Blush Blossom

Accessories: Flowers & Vines #2 Die, flower punch, half-back pearls, star dust gelly pen, corner rounder

Markers: Blush Blossom, So Saffron, Mellow Moss, Close to Cocoa, Copic W-1

My second sample with this set was so fun because it was so colorful. I found this dp at Michael's and just couldn't resist it's bright colors, so of course I brought it home (wink). It was obviously my inspiration for all the color in this card. This was colored with copics, then the sky was sponged, and the clouds were drawn in with a white gel pen.

Stamps: Blown Over (August SOM)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turquoise

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, Real Red, unknown dp, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Paper Blooms, Chocolate Chip button, Valet ribbon, white gel pen, scallop edge punch, sponge

Copics: YR20, BG96, YG95, R46, E37, E29

For more samples with this set go check out these wonderful ladies blogs: Kim, Angela, Sarah, Candy

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My next sample is for the littel stamp called Apple & Books and is only $1, so you know you gotta have it! I made these for some friends who recently made the decision to start homeschooling their kids. I thought it would be fun to give the new teacher some correction pencils and a little encouraging note ;D

Stamps: Apple & Books

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Real Red, So Saffron, Basic Black, Kraft, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: sponge, dimensionals, jute, tag, white gel pen, correction pencils

Copics: R46, G17, G05, BG96, B29, Y17

Go check out what these ladies have done with this must have stamp: Angela, Nancy, Candy

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My final sample is with one of the flower of the month stamps for September called September Aster, and it's a set of 6 for only $7.99. I'm not much of a flower person and I say that not because I don't like flowers, but because I kill them. I don't mean to, it just happens. I spend too much time on other things and just end up with dead plants. It's quite sad really, but I suppose stamping them is my one way to have flowers around the house {lol}!

Stamps: Aster --Sempter Flower of the Month

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cameo Coral

Paper: Vanilla, K&C Company dp, Neenah Solar White, Old Olive

Accessories: Labels 3 Nestabilities, Swiss Dots embossing folder, rick rack ribbon, charm rings, glaze embossing powder, oval cutters, dew drops, dimensionals, sponge

Copics: B00, BG01, YG95, Y00, Y17

Check out more samples done with this fun set at these ladies blogs: Katie & Candy

You can also see samples for these new stamps here:

Church Chatter - Linda A, Nancy, Stacy, Candy

October Calendula - Katie, Sarah, Candy

Some other very exciting news for Clear Dollar Stamps is that they have added 3 new designers to the team! Go check them out and give them some love: Sue, Dawn, & Tricia

Thanks for stopping by today!

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks Day #3

It's day #3 of the Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks and I only have two sets to show you today. The two sets are Sweet Symphony and Sheet Music. These sets were such a must have for me. My daughter plays the piano and used to play the violin, while our neighbor is a French Horn Professor at a local college. Sweet Symphony is a set of 17 while Sheet Music is a set of 2. They just go hand in hand!

I love the sound of the violin, and I really wish that my daughter had wanted to stick with it, but she chose piano. At least there is still some music in the house ;) I love how beautiful these stamps are, and there are so many for such a small price! I had a lot of fun distressing this first sample and I whipped out the old air art tool. Such a great tool to play with!

Stamps: Sweet Symphony & Sheet Music

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Close to Cocoa, watercolor, Basic Grey Lemonade

Accessories: aqua painter, sponge, air art tool, Close to Cocoa marker, gold brads, water spritzer

My next sample is near and dear to mine, my brother's and my sister's hearts, lol! We all played the trumpet in junior high and high school. My brother actually went on to make a little money with it playing TAPS at funerals, but I was actually kicked out of marching band because I couldn't figure out right/left quick enough. Very sad, I know, but still funny :D This sketch was a challenge for us and is actually the challenge for the Guest Design Challenge going on over at Clearly iStamp! Go check it out and get all the details.

Stamps: Sweet Symphony

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Black, More Mustard

Paper: DCWV La Creme, watercolor, Basic Black

Accessories: aqua painter, sponge, oval cutter, mini black brads

If you would like to see more samples made with these awesome sets go check out these talented ladies blogs: Katie, Linda A, Nancy, & Candy

Here are the names of the other adorable sets being shown today:

Rosebud Prince - Nancy, Sarah, Shawne, Candy
Playful Pixies - Kim, Angela, Sarah, Stacy, Candy
Pansy - Kim, Katie, Linda A, Sarah, Candy

Remember all these sets that have been shown over the past 3 days will be available for purchase at Clear Dollar Stamps starting on August 1st, so start making your list. Be sure to stop back tomorrow, as I'll have even more Clear Dollar Stamp goodness to show!

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks Day #2

Good morning again and thanks for coming back for Day #2 of the Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks! I only have one set to show you today, but there are 3 other stamps to go and check out after checking out mine.

The set I have for you is called Nice Neighborhood and is a set of 31 for only $14.99. Can you believe that?! It really does blow my mind that you can get so many stamps for so little a price. I love it! This set is a perfect set for me. Being a military family living in a military community, we constantly have people moving in or out of the neighborhood. I made this card to welcome in some new neighbors.

Stamps: Nice Neighborhood

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Riding Hood Red

Paper: Sweet Slumber, Neenah Solar White, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: circle punches, chipboard heart, white liquid applique, heat tool, crystal effects

Copics: W-1, W-3, W-5, R37, E37

My last sample was a quick and fun watercolored 'We've Moved' card. These would be fairly easy to replicate to make a stack for a gift which will come in great for a new neighbor ;)

Stamps: Nice Neighborhood

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Riding Hood Red, Close to Cocoa, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray

Paper: watercolor, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive

Accessories: Forest Branches & Birds & Swirls embossing folders, rick rack, black gingham, & basic gray ribbon, black embossing powder, flower, brown brads, aqua painter, circle punch, sponge

For more samples done with this set go check out these great ladies blogs: Kim, Katie, Linda B, Stacy, Candy

Here are the names and blogs of the other amazing sets being introduced today:

Bee-utiful Ballerina - Katie, Linda A, Nancy, Candy
Angel Ballerina - Tori, Sarah, Shawne, Candy, Laurie
Sails, Subs & Tugs - Kim, Angela, Katie, Nancy, Stacy, Candy

All of these great stamps will be available for purchase on the first of August, and don't forget about the Guest Design Challenge going on over at Clearly iStamp. Thanks for stopping by and come back tomorrow for more sneaks ;D

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks Day #1

It's that time again!! Yes. . .Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks start TODAY! I have 3, yes 3 sets to show you today! Can you believe it?! My first set to show you is called Under the Sea and has 21 stamps in it for only $14.99. I love how these stamps allow you to make a really great under water scene. They are so beautiful and a lot of fun to color!

Stamps: Under the Sea

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ballet Blue, Only Orange, Pixie Pink, Kiwi Kiss, Sahara Sand, Tangerine Tango

Paper: Ballet Blue, Pixie Pink, watercolor, Whisper White

Accessories: aqua painter, window punch, bright buttons, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, circle cutter, linen thread, SU dimensionals

I thoroughly enjoyed watercoloring this scene. I used these wonderful buttons to accent my words. This next sneak image seemed so regal to me, so I used the purple color scheme and came up with this layout.

Stamps: Under the Sea

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Orchid Opulence, Elegant Eggplant, Shimmery White, silver

Accessories: Tiny Bubbles embossing folder, Labels 4 Nestabilities, silver brads

Copics: BV00, V04, V09, V12, colorless blender

Check out these other talented ladies blogs to see more samples done with this awesome set: Kim, Linda B, Stacy, Candy, Laurie.

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This next set is very playful set called Bitty Bots. It is a set of 12 for only $14.99. As soon as I saw this set I knew it would be perfect for so many occassions. For this first one I colored the whole image with my Versamarker and then covered it in clear embossing powder. After heating it, it had a wonderful robotic shine to it. . .hehe.

Stamps: Bitty Bots

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red

Paper: Real Red, DCWV All Boys, Ballet Blue, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, oval cutters, Going Gray marker, Versamarker, clear embossing powder, silver hodgepodge

Copics: C-3, Y00

My next sneak was a challenge to not use designer paper, but to make your own. I just love those robots and the fun sayings!

Stamps: Bitty Bots

Ink: Basic Gray, Memento Tuxedo Black, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay

Paper: Basic Gray, watercolor, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Accessories: aqua painter, Labels Nestabilities, chipboard heart, Bermuda Bay ribbon, silver brads

For more samples done with this fun set go check out these other great ladies blogs: Kim, Angela, Linda A, Tori, Stacy, & Candy.

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The last set I get to show you today is called Hanging Out and is a set of 17 for only $12.99. This is yet another set that CDS has that has such great versatility.

Stamps: Hanging Out

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Bermuda Bay

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Grey Lime Rickey, Basic Black, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Basic Grey Offbeat buttons, black ribbon, sponge, stapler, cloud template, dimensionals

Copics: Y38, YR68, W-7, W-5

Stamps: Hanging Out

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pacific Point

Paper: Baja Breeze, DCWV Pet Stack, Pacific Point, Whisper White

Accessories: sponge, red ribbon, Large Pinking Circle Nestabilities, red brads

Copics: YG91, E00

Check out these amazing ladies blogs to see more samples done with this set: Kim, Angela, Linda B, Laurie, & Candy.

I sure hope you've enjoyed all the sneak peeks today, because I know I sure enjoyed making all of them. They will all be available for purchase from Clear Dollar Stamps on the 1st of August. Be sure to come back tomorrow to see what else I have to show you. Also, go check out the Clearly iStamp blog for all the details on this months August Guest Designer challenge.

I Moose say it was hard to choose a card. . .

Oh my goodness, it seems to get harder and harder to choose a card to showcase whenever I am the hostess of the Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge. All the ladies who participate always bring their 'A' game, and it's just fun to see what everyone creates. This weekend I chose the colors Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, and Only Orange with a white neutral.

After much deliberation I chose to showcase Tricia's card! I am always a sucker for the a moose and to be frank, she had said it was a challenge. She persisted anyway, and came up with a really great card. I love all the elements and the sweet details.

It really is such a joy for me to be able to hostess these challenges once a month, and I am always so appreciative of all the talent that shines through. Here are a list of the ladies who participated with links to their amazing creations:

Katie

Pam

Carol

Lisa

Christi

Sarah

Sue

Lori

Thanks again for stopping by. Be sure to come back tomorrow as I'll be showing off some of the new stamps that will be coming out starting August 1st. You won't want to miss out on the wonderful stamps Clear Dollar Stamps has in store for you this month!

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge #29

I'm sitting here at my brother's in FL just loving life. My kids are enjoying every moment with their cousins, and we aren't doing anything but cook, talk, and enjoy each other's company. I'm enjoying the fact that we don't live too terribly far from each other, because next year the military will move his family to another location. I'm soaking up bro time for as much as I can.

Well, onto business! I'm so excited because I get to hostess this weekend's Clear Dollar Stamps Color Challenge over at Papercraft Planet. I've chosen the colors Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Only Orange, and a neutral White. I chose to use this new stamp called Lost in Space that was designed by Clear Dollar's own Kim Teasdale!

Stamps: Lost in Space (CD Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Basic Gray

Paper: Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Copics, dimensionals, Bermuda Bay marker, Spots & Circles embossing folder, circle cutter, google eye

Go grab your Clear Dollar Stamps and give this color challenge a go! I can't wait to see what you've made!

Be sure to come back next week, because sneak peeks will start, and you don't want to miss it!

A Tubular Color Challenge

I really should be getting ready to leave town tomorrow morning, but I just really wanted to participate in some challenges. I've been busily working on sneaks for next month's Clear Dollar Stamps, which I can't wait to show. It's not like I haven't been stamping, but I've just been stamping things that I can't show you yet ;)

This morning's colors over at the Color Throwdown are Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery, and Chocolate Chip. I thought I would combine these colors with this morning's sketch challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. I came up with a very simple card, and it was hard to stop at that. I kept wanting to add more.

Stamps: Veggie Stew (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Perfect Plum, Whisper White

Accessories: linen thread, Chocolate Chip button, sponge

Be sure to come back Friday to see what I have in store for the Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge going on over at Papercraft Planet. That's right, I'll be hostessing and I have some crazy colors for you ;)

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge

I'm going to make this quick, because it's been a loooooong day, but here is my card for this weekend's Clear Dollar Stamps Color Challenge over at Papercraft Planet. Katie's challenge was to use mostly white. Hmmmm, that was a challenge for me. All I could think of for this was snow, so here you go. . . a little snow in July ;D

Stamps: Snow Friends (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: Labels 1 Nestabilities, heat 'n stick powder, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, snowflake punch, white liquid applique, Ballet Blue & Only Orange markers, W-1 Copic, dimensionals

Color Throwdown #51

Last week I got this stamp set called Porch Conversations from Clear Dollar Stamps and I have been so excited to use it. When I saw the colors for the Color Throwdown this week I knew this would be my set. The colors this week are Lavender Lace, Garden Green, and So Saffron. These, I will admit, were hard colors for me to use together, but I really like the end result. The saying for the set reminds me of my friend, Christi, except when we get together we always talk. The only times we are quiet (and it's not for long) are when we are crafting together ;)

Stamps: Porch Conversations (CD Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Lavender Lace, Going Gray, Garden Green, Bashful Blue, Creamy Caramel, So Saffron

Paper: Whisper White, watercolor, Lavender Lace, Garden Green, So Saffron

Accessories: aqua painter, sponge, Labels 1 Nestabilities, Spellbinders-Flower Creations, rhinestone brad, Argyle embossing folder

A Copic Creation & Paper Blooms Challenge

I was a bit excited this morning, because not only did I get a text message from my man last night, I also got a good night's sleep! The one was probably a result of the other, so I woke wanting to make a cheery card! Over at the Paper Blooms challenge blog the challenge was to use an animal as the focal point with a puny saying. Perfect! I have lots of those from Clear Dollar Stamps. Then I came across an awesome sketch over at the Copic Colour challenge blog. Thus, the end result. . .

Stamps: Moose Friends (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turquoise

Paper: Pink Flamingo dsp, Whisper White, Neenah Solar White, Real Red

Accessories: Copics, handmade blooms from Paper Blooms, rhinestone brad, red button, linen thread, Doodlebug flower, sponge

CAS23

It's a rainy Monday morning, and there really are things I should be doing. Stamping isn't on that list, but eh. . . I'm the mom right? {LOL} Since I should be doing other things, I stuck with the CAS challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. The challenge this morning was an inspiration and HERE was mine. CAS challenges are hard for me for some reason. I guess I just never know when enough is enough.

Stamps: Cat-tastic, What a Hoot (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Kraft, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: paper piercer, dimensionals, Copics

Mojo Monday 94

I told you it was a lazy day, so I'm getting some stamping done. My kids have even decided to stamp some cards today as well. I made this card for the Mojo Monday challenge. I'm just really loving my new Charlie Summer Fun set from Clear Dollar Stamps.

Stamps: Charlie Summer Fun, Aloha (CD Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Sahara Sand, Neenah Solar White, Basic Grey Lime Rickey

Accessories: dew drops, lime green ribbon, Copics, white gel pen, sponge

The Truly Scrumptious Challenge

It's a Sunday, and the kids weren't really feeling themselves, so we've opted to make it a lazy day. I made this card for the Truly Scrumptious challenge. Everytime I look at this image from Doodlefactory I can't help but laugh. This is definitely a 'loud' card with all of the colors, but it makes me smile :)

Stamps: Doodlefactory Creatures (Starving Artistamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Tangerine Tango, Neenah Solar White, Basic Grey Lime Rickey

Accessories: Copics, handmade blooms from Paper Blooms, window punch, buttons, pink ribbon, circle cutter, black marker

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Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge

It's the weekend, and it's been a busy one at that. I watched a friend's baby today, and whew. . .I forgot how much work babies can be. Fun and sweet, but a lot of work. I've been itching to make a card, and what better than a color challenge. The talented Alex is hostessing the Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge going on over Papercraft Planet. She chose the colors Dark Brown, Rust or Deep Orange, Blue, Kraft, and a Vanilla Neutral. I broke out my new Charlie Summer Fun set that just released this month.

Stamps: Charlie Summer Fun (CD Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Kraft, Basic Grey Lime Rickey, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Copics, window punch, circle cutter, white gel pen, button, linen thread

Go grab your Clear Dollar Stamps and join in the fun! I've got to head to a birthday party, but I'll be back later with another card to post.

A Color Throwdown

I love summer! The kids and I have just been living outside, playing with the neighbors until late every night. They have been loving it! It's almost been hard to look at curriculum, but I know that we'll have to buckle down eventually and get back to the grind at the first of August. All the neighborhood kids will be back to school, and we'll have to get started too. Until then, we'll just continue to live it up outside even if it is 100 degrees outside with 99% humidity {lol}.

Speaking of neighbors, one of the little girls down the street is having a birthday party on Saturday. So, when I came across the colors for the Color Throwdown, I knew they would be perfect for Lily's card! The colors are Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, and Kiwi Kiss. Lily is having a Tinkerbell party, so I thought the new My Little Ballerina set from Clear Dollar Stamps would be perfect!

Stamps: My Little Ballerina (CD Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Whisper White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Kiwi Kiss dp

Accessories: Copics, Tempting Turquoise brads, circle cutters, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, turquoise & icicle stickles

With my man gone, my days are filled with playing outside and my nights are filled with stamping sneaks for CDS. I hope you all are enjoying your summer as well.

A Sweet Sketch

I found this great sketch challenge blog and decided to use their Sweet Sketch Wednesday sketch to make a baby girl card. I have several friends that will be having baby girls within the next 2 months. I can't believe it!

I decided to use these super cute stamps called Patchpal Skunk and Patchpal Messages, designed by the incredibly talented Shawne, for Clear Dollar Stamps. The Patchpal line is so adorable and has so many stamps!

Stamps: Patchpal Skunk, Patchpal Messages (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Sage Shadow

Paper: So Saffron, Regal Rose, Bravo Burgandy, Sage Shadow, watercolor paer, Basic Grey Lemonade dp

Accessories: aqua painter, Basic Gray ribbon, Scallop Cirlce & Inverted Scallop Circle Nestabilities, circle cutter, Swiss Dot embossing folder, sponge, handmade Paper Blooms, So Saffron buttons

A Special Challenge

I'm a sucker for a good cause and if you throw in a cute stamp, I'm more than sold! I made this card with a digital stamp called Cowgirl Eva. The Pink Elephant is doing a really cool Special Challenge that is not the normal challenge to try and help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in honor of Ethan Weiman. Go check out the Pink Cat Studio for more information on this cause.

I also went ahead and combined this with the Try a New Technique challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. The challenge was to make a Stand Up Card.

Stamps: Cowgirl Eva (digi stamp from Pink Cat Studios)

Ink: none

Paper: Sweet Slumber, Neenah Solar White, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: circle punches, Copics, silver brad, rhinestone brads

A Paper Blooms & Creative Corner Challenge

It's the 4th of July! I love the 4th of July, so I thought I would make a card to sport that love. In making the card, I used 2 challenges to inspire me. The first challenge is the Paper Blooms challenge to use a shaped card. The other challenge was a red, white, & blue challenge going on over at Our Creative Corner.

I hope eveyone has a fun and safe 4th of July ;D

Stamps: The Free & the Brave (SU)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Night of Navy, Riding Hood Red, Sahara Sand, Blush Blossom

Paper: Whisper White, watercolor paper

Accessories: Labels 3 Nestabilities, red ribbon, aqua painter, handmade bloom from Paper Blooms, rhinestone brad

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge #26

Jim left about 2 hours ago, so I got the kids in bed and settled down to make my card. I should have known it wouldn't be that easy. Naturally since Daddy is gone, the kids hear noises and begin to feel unsafe. I have to admit that I have my moments of uncertainty when he's not here too. They were having a really rough time with the idea of him being gone for the entire month. So, their insecurities started to set in. Sometimes I don't realize just how big the blanket of 'provider' is when it comes to my husband. He makes us all feel safer without even realizing it. I took the opportunity to point out that while Daddy is a wonderful provider and we need him, we have an even greater provider in Jesus. It's amazing how even His name is sufficient in making us feel more secure. We prayed for our safety while Jim is away, and we prayed for Jim's safety while he is gone training for this month, and we prayed that we would always be reminded that God is bigger than anything we could ever imagine. He loves us an He wants us to be safe as well.

With that in mind, the idea for this card came to be. God is bigger than anything, even aliens, even strange noises lurking outside. He loves us, He provides for us, and He just wants us to rely on Him for everything.

Because it's the weekend, it's time for the Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge over at Papercraft Planet. It's hard to believe that it is week #26. The very talented Shawne is our hostess this weekend, and she has chosen the colors Baja Breeze, Barely Banana, Real Red, and white. These colors were so fun to work with, and this set is one of the many new releases for this month. It's called Lost in Space. It was designed by Kim Teasdale, and I just love it!

Stamps: Lost in Space (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Baja Breeze, Barely Banana, Real Red

Paper: Sweet Slumber, Real Red, Barely Banana, watercolor paper

Accessories: aqua painter, Versamark pad with Enamel embossing powder, red ribbon, dimensionals, white gel pen

Grab your Clear Dollar Stamps if you have some time this weekend and play along! I wish you all a very saft and blessed 4th of July weekend.

Color Throwdown #49

I am extremely blessed this morning, as I am every morning, but today I just feel special. Not only did I get to make a card, but my husband is home for the day and my kids are cleaning their rooms! As soon as I am done posting, I plan to get ready to go and spend the day with the family. My husband will leave late this evening for the month, so it is a blessing to get the day with him.

I made this card for the Color Throwdown with some new stamps that arrived yesterday from Clear Dollar Stamps. These are from Shawne's Patchpal Animal line, and they are so adorable! The Elephant is a single stamp, while the words are from a set. A lot of my friends are having babies, so I need to start stocking up on some baby cards. I didn't have the exact colors that the Throwdown was looking for, but I tried to match them as best I could.

Stamps: Patchpal Elephant, Patchpal Messages (CD Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cameo Coral

Paper: Bashful Blue, Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Copics, oval punch, circle cutter, Inverted Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Chocolate Chip ribbon, Swiss Dot embossing folder, sponge, corner rounder

Hopefully, I'll have more to post throughout the month since my man will be out of town. That should leave for some very open evenings, which translates to some good crafting time. I always try to look at the positives of him having to be gone ;) Have a very blessed Friday!