TESC154 -- Mom You're the Best!

Yay for Fridays!  Every other Friday Taylored Expressions brings us a new sketch to try out.  Here are the deets for the challenge:

We will select one featured stamper who will be awarded "Top Chef" honors. Your design and blog will be featured on Taylor's blog during the following week's sketch challenge.

Here's everything you need to know in order to participate:

1. Create a card using the sketch as inspiration. Feel free to switch up the shape or size of your card. As long as your project follows the general sketch, you’re good to go! You may play as many times as you want. Each upload will be entered into our weekly drawing, so the more you create - the better chance you have of winning the PRIZE!

2. Upload your project to Taylor's blog, using In Linkz before 8pm PST on Thursday, March 22nd. If you also choose to upload your creation to online galleries (like over on SCS), use the keyword TESC154. 

3. You’re not required to use TE Stamps on your project, but we love it when you do! And if you’re drawn as our weekly winner and you’ve used TE Stamps on your project you’ll get a little sumpin’ sumpin’ extra (see below)!

The PRIZE!!

1. We will randomly select one person from all of the challenge uploads to receive a $10 gift certificate to the TE Store!

2. If you used predominantly TE Stamps on your project you’ll receive an extra $10 bonus for a total $20 gift certificate to the TE Store.

Now onto my card:

I'm trying to get a bit ahead of the game, so I created a 'Mom' card using Mom A La Carte along with my February TE KI Kit.  Not only that, but I went a little crazy and flipped the sketch, hehe.

I really like the way it turned out by coloring the 'mom' part and then popping that up with some foam tape.

Stamps:  Mom A La Carte

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo

Paper:  February TE KI Kit

Copics:  R01, R02, R05, Y21, Y26, YR23, G12, G24, E42, E43, E44

Accessories:  circle cutter, paper piercer, foam tape, sponges, ribbon & black pearls from the Feb TE KI Kit

All right. . .are you ready for some more sketchy goodness from the rest of the Sketch Crew?! 

Cassie Trask (me)

Jami Sibley

Lisa Hjulberg
Margie Cortina

Monika Davis

Rachel Sztonyk

Tracy Clemente

Taylor VanBruggen  <---- get all the details here

Linda Suarez, Featured Top Chef

Now go get crafty so we can see what you come up with :D

Way to Go!

I haven't had an opportunity to participate in the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge in a while, so I thought it was time.  I caved and bought the most recent kit called the Zoo Kit.  I knew I'd use all of the goodies in the kit, so it seemed like a 'no brainer' to me :)

I was inspired by the outlined flowers in the beautiful picture that Kim posted.  In keeping with that, I stamped each of the darling zoo animals in a particular color and then only colored in a small portion of the image.  This card certainly was fun to make, because I also had my nephew in mind who is headed to Illinois State Wrestling this weekend.  I'm so proud of him, and while this card won't make it up there in time I wanted him to know how proud we are :)

Stamps:  Zoo Crew & Sentiment Sampler

Ink:  SU Island Indigo, SU Crushed Curry, SU Lucky Limeade, Memento London Fog, Memento Potter's Clay, Black Soot

Paper:  TE Buttercream, CDS Worn Parchment

Accessories:  felt jungle leaf, Kraft twine, button, foam tape, Copics

Thanks for stopping in!

March SFYTT

As usual I'm battling some kidney stones and need to leave for the doctor soon.  However, before I left I wanted to be sure and post my entry for the March SFYTT.  I used a set I won from There She Goes Stamps called Ba Donkey Donk.  This set just cracks me up, and I was beyond thrilled that I won it!  If money were limitless I'd certainly own a ton more of their stamps :)  I paired it all up with my January TE KI Kit, which has some great vibrant colors.

Stamps:  Ba Donkey Donk

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Jan TE KI Kit

Copics:  RV000, RV02, BG01, BG05, BG07, YG01, YG03, & airbrush

Accessories:  corner chomper, SU Oval & Scalloped Oval punches, Curved Rectangle & Labels 4 Nesties, green sparkly ribbon, foam tape

Thanks for stopping in today!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #47

It's Friday!  I'm sure you didn't need me to tell you that, haha.  I know I was ready for it, and I've got a new Clearly Inspired Challenge to share with you!  Are you ready for it?

Anything Goes

I'm pretty sure you can handle that, right?  I made a couple of cards for the challenge, although as a participant you can only submit one.  I used the clear stamp called Ark of Faith from the January release and the single stamp Cute as a Button from that same release.  

Stamps:  Ark of Faith, Cute as a Button

Paper:  BG Sweet Threads, TE buttercream, blue & pink

Ink:  SU Melon Mambo, SU Bermuda Bay, Vintage Photo, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  SU Melon Mambo & Bermuda Bay ribbon, sponge, buttons

Come join the fun and possibly win a prize over at Clearly iStamp!

MFTWSC61

This will be fairly short an sweet, since I have lots to do this afternoon.  I got an opportunity to make a card yesterday for the MFT Weekly Sketch Challenge.  I used this darling little PI girl from MFT called Being Cute is What I Do.  That little sweetie reminds me of my daughter, and she certainly does make my world happy.  I flipped the sketch, and used my new Dilly Dally paper from MME.

I also had a ton of un making pleats on her little shirt.  I still have a lot of work to do in that particular Copic area, but it was fun to try.

Stamps:  Being Cute is What I Do.

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo, SU Crumb Cake, SU Craft White

Paper:  TE buttercream, MME Dilly Dally

Accessories:  Copics, foam tape, Labels 17 Nesties, white embossing powder, MFT Rolled Rose Die-namics, red ribbon

I've been quite down lately for whatever reason, but I know there is much to be thankful for.  I'm choosing today to praise Him anyway.  Thanks for stopping in.

CDS Charlie Release

There is a special digital image release going on over Clear Dollar Stamps, and if you're a fan of Charlie or Charlene horse you're going to love it!  I've always been a big fan of Charlie. . .he's such a cutie, and now there are over 15 sets being released as digital images!

I'm showing you Charlie Reindeer.  Now I have a jump on my Christmas cards, lol.  I used Charlie with my CDS Elegant Accents Dies, and some Gold Viva Pearl Pen.  The papers I used are not traditional Christmas papers, but I love how they look.

Digital Image:  Charlie Reindeer

Ink:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, MME Lost & Found Rosy, pear

Copics:  E42, E43, E44, E49, E81, R35, R37, YG41

Accessories:  CDS Elegant Accents Die, Circle punch, Gold Viva Pearl Pen, sponge, foam tape

This whole Charlie party starts over at Clearly iStamp, and there a lot of designers who have lots of great Charlie goodness to show you!

Viva La Verve February

This is my first ever Viva La Verve, and I am very limited on Verve Stamp sets. . .I have 3, but I wanted to participate anyway.  Over at Splitcoaststampers, Verve has 4 sketch challenges going on until the 1st of March.  This weekend I had to stay back from baseball tournaments to take care of my mother, so I had a little time on my hands. 

 For the first sketch I used To the Moon.  This is such a darling set.

Stamps:  To the Moon

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Marina Mist

Paper:  EP Dots & Stripes, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  organdy ribbon, foam tape, Copics, Circle & Square nesties, oval punch

For the second sketch I used Carpe Cupcake, which a great little set for all kinds of occasions.

Stamps:  Carpe Cupcake

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper:  MME Kraft, CDS Worn Parchment

Accessories:  Prismacolor & gamsol, foam tape, sponge, dew drops

For the 3rd sketch, I used Love's Flower.  Such a gorgeous set.

Stamps:  Love's Flower

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo

Paper:  MME, TE Buttercream

Accessories:  copics & airbrush, foam tape, Cream Viva Pearl Pen, sponge, Circle Nesties

For the final sketch, I used Love's Flower again. . .because it's awesome!

Stamps:  Love's Flower

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Ridinghood Red

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, EP Dots & Stripes

Accessories:  red ribbon, Red Viva Pearl Pen, Circle Nesties, foam tape, Copic & airbrush

Thanks for stopping in!

Taylored Expressions Sketch 153

It's time again for another Taylored Expressions Sketch!  As always, we have a great sketch from Sankari for you to try!  Here are the deets:

We will select one featured stamper who will be awarded "Top Chef" honors. Your design and blog will be featured on Taylor's blog during the following week's sketch challenge.

Here's everything you need to know in order to participate:

1. Create a card using the sketch as inspiration. Feel free to switch up the shape or size of your card. As long as your project follows the general sketch, you’re good to go! You may play as many times as you want. Each upload will be entered into our weekly drawing, so the more you create - the better chance you have of winning the PRIZE!

2. Upload your project to Taylor's blog, using In Linkz before 8pm PST on Thursday, March 8th. If you also choose to upload your creation to online galleries (like over on SCS), use the keyword TESC153. 

3. You’re not required to use TE Stamps on your project, but we love it when you do! And if you’re drawn as our weekly winner and you’ve used TE Stamps on your project you’ll get a little sumpin’ sumpin’ extra (see below)!

The PRIZE!!

1. We will randomly select one person from all of the challenge uploads to receive a $10 gift certificate to the TE Store!

2. If you used predominantly TE Stamps on your project you’ll receive an extra $10 bonus for a total $20 gift certificate to the TE Store.

Also, remember to use keyword tayloredexpressions whenever you upload your TE creations. This will include you in the TE customer gallery over on SCS!

I pulled out one of my favorite sets (who am I kidding, they are all my favorites) called In the Clouds from TE.  It's great because it has a matching die set called Blimps and Banners Die set.  And of course I had to use my Cloud Border die as well ;)

 Stamps:  In the Clouds

Ink:  SU Dusty Durango, SU Tangerine Tango, SU Lucky Limeade, SU Pool Party, Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Paper:  MME Stella & Rose Mabel, buttercream

Accessories:  TE Blimps & Banners die set, TE Cloud Border die, sponge, MME Mabel ribbon & brad, foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to stop by the rest of the Sketch Crew's blogs for even more sketch inspiration. . .you won't be disappointed!

Cheryl Lea, Featured Top Chef

Cassie Trask

Jami Sibley

Lisa Hjulberg

Lori Craig

Margie Cortina

Monika Davis

Tracy Clemente

Taylor VanBruggen  <---- get all the details here

I can't wait to see what you create!

TE February Calendar Challenge

We are nearing the end of the month, and so I had to share my entry for February's TE Monthly Calendar Challenge.  I've been working on  a birthday calendar, and what better to show off the month, than will a little Love A La Carte?!

Taylor has such a great array of word stamps in her A La Carte section of the store.

Stamps:  Love A La Carte

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  SU Confetti White, Crate Paper dp

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, Heart Border, foam tape

Winner winner, chicken dinner!

We have a winner! Congratulations Rhonda Miller from RHONDA'S PLACE TO SHARE. Your name was chosen from Linda's blog, THE STAMPER'S TOUCH.

Please contact me (cassandratrask@yahoo.com) to claim your $25 gift code for digital images from Clear Dollar Stamps.

February TE Key Ingredients Kit Challenge

 Last night I had a bit of time to myself, so I got to work in my 'craft cave'.  As you can tell, if you've spent any time here at my blog, I've really been enjoying my February Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kit.  Since we had the option to purchase an exclusive stamp set with our kits at 50% off, I've been getting even more mileage out of my kit than normal.  

Taylor is having a challenge going on over at her blog for the KI Subscribers.  This month it's called 'Take Note'.  I always buy the extra cardstock pack that is available, because I tend to make a lot of CAS cards like these.  That means I tend to have a good amount of dp to go around.  For that reason I made 6 of the same card for the challenge. 

I really am in love (if you couldn't tell) with this set called Vintage Dreamer from TE.  The fact that subscribers were able to buy it at 50% off makes me giddy!

 Stamps:  Vintage Dreamer

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Calypso Coral

Paper:  Feb TE KI Kit

Accessories:  Feb TE KI Kit, Large Scalloped Die-namics, foam tape

Thanks for stopping by!  You still have time to become a subscriber, so get on it before the deal goes away!

February's SFYTT

Since I received my February Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kit I've been having a ball making things as I find time.  The fact that this month's set had an optional stamp set to buy along with it at 50% off gave my kit even more mileage then usual.  I used the sketch from SFYTT to make this card using the new set Vintage Dreamer.

Stamps:  Vintage Dreamer

Ink:  Memento Rich Coca, SU Ridinghood Red, SU River Rock

Paper:  Feb TE KI Kit

Accessories:  circle cutter, green buttons, red twine, foam tape

I'll be back with more to show this week :)

$10 grab bags

I'm offering up grab bags for only $10 and that already includes the shipping!

Each grab bag will include at least 1 full size stamp set, and lots of papers and embellishments!  In most cases I will do my best to make sure things match, but all grab bags will be worth soooo much more than the $10 I'm asking.  

If you're interested in one or any of the stamps I have for sale , just email me, and I'll send you an invoice through Paypal.

cassandratrask@yahoo.com

Clear Dollar Stamps Sunday Blog Hop

Happy Sunday!  Welcome to the Clear Dollar Stamps Monthly Blog Hop!  You should have made your way here from Lori's blog, which is the beginning.  If not, you'll want to go back there so you don't miss a thing!

This month we were challenged with:

What's Black and White and Red all Over?

What a fun challenge!  I obviously chose to run with the colors, but I also decided it would be fun to actually use the punchline of the joke as well.  The answer that age old joke is 'a newspaper', so I added some newsprint paper to my card with the Echo Park Times & Seasons paper.  I also thought it would be fun to use a vintage type image, since the paper has a vintage feel to it.  So, I pulled out a newer release called Walk by Faith from Clear Dollar Stamps.

When I bought my EP paper, I bought the 12 X 12 paper kit, which came with some stickers, and I've been having a good time using them on my cards along with stamped images.  When making this card I also had Ruby's Rainbow Challenge in mind which was Vintage.

Stamps:  Walk By Faith
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper:  buttercream, EP Times & Seasons
Copics:  W1, W5, W7, R37, R59
Accessories:  twill, stick pin, Cream Viva Pearl Pen, foam tape, tiny twinkles, corner rounder

Now that you've stopped by here, it's almost time to move onto the next blog.  Before you do, please leave a comment to make yourself even more eligible to win the $25 gift code for digital images from Clear Dollar Stamps.  You'll want to leave comments on every blog, because the more you do the greater possibility you'll have to win!  Now head on over to Sarah Taylor's Blog!

A few more CPS cards. . .

Today is the last day to submit cards for the 5th Anniversary of CPS.  There were 15 sketches to complete, and I completed a total of 9 so far.  I'm not sure that I will have time to do more, but I'm still holding out hope.

This first card is for Day 12.  I was so excited when I received my Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kit in the mail yesterday, that I went crazy using it for all 3 of my cards today.  Those kits are such a deal to me, and this month we had the option to purchase a full size coordinating stamp set at 50% off.  Um, yes please!  The set is called Vintage Dreamer.

Here is my card for Day 14 of the challenges.  

And here is my card for Day 5 of the challenges.  I actually flipped this sketch :)

Stamps:  Vintage Dreamer

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, SU Real Red, SU Tangerine Tango
Paper:  February TE KI Kit

Accessories:  February TE KI Kit, Ticket Die MFT, SU Paper Punch, foam tape, sponge, SU Window Punch

Thanks for stopping by!