Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 4

It's the final day of Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks, and you know what that means! Tomorrow you'll be able to purchase all the goodies you've put on your list for the past 4 days! Yay!! Well, I have 3 things to show you today, so let's get to it. My first sneak is from the set called Cute Caboose designed by Laurie. It's a set of 13 for only $7.99 and it was designed to go perfectly with Chuggin' Along. How awesome is that?!

CDS Stamps: Cute Caboose

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray

Paper: Sugar Rush Basic Grey, Basic Gray (SU), Neenah Solar White (CDS)

Copics: C-1, C-3, C-5, C-7, R29, R46, BV00, BV02, YG03, YG11

Accessories: sponge, crocheted heart, button, linen thread, Tags Trio Nestabilities

My next sneak is from the Value Verse line, and it's Psalm 37: 3-5, designed by Lori. I love these! Nothing packs greater punch than a Bible Verse, so I made some framed art with it.

CDS Stamps: Psalm 37: 3-5

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tea Dye Distress Ink

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Prism Classic Red & Birchtone Dark, My Mind's Eye Be Loved dp

Accessories: Ticket Punch (SU), crocheted flower, chipboard heart, Glossy Glaze, R17 Copic marker, sponge, Loop Brown ribbon (CDS), frame

My final sneak is for the March Stamp of the Month called Terrific Little Tree. Oh how I love the SOM! All you have to do is spend $50 over at CDS, and it's yours. . .FREE! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy ;D The inspiration for this card came from one of my coffee mugs, yes. . .a coffee mug. It just goes to show you that inspiration is all around us, haha.

CDS Stamps: March SOM Terrific Little Tree

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Suede

Paper: Soft Suede & Sahara Sand (SU), Choice Buttercream (TE)

Copics: E43, E47, YR14, G21, YG03

Accessories: Soft Suede ribbon, Swiss Dot embossing folder, hodgepodge buckle, dimensionals

Now it's time to head on over to the rest of the talented DT and check out what they've been up to: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy, Laurie, Angela, Katie, Kim, Linda A., Linda B., Tricia, Tori, Candy, & Sarah

And when you're done there be sure to check out Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp.

I'm sure after these last 4 days your list is long and you're itching to own them all. Well, take heart because it will all be available to purchase at Clear Dollar Stamps tomorrow. Happy Stamping!

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 3: Post #3

This is Post #3 of the day for Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks. . .have I showed you enough, hehe?! I've got three cards to show you for this magnificent set called Jesus Paid it All, designed by Laurie. It is a set of 10 for only $7.99, and it is so worth it.

CDS Stamps: Jesus Paid it All

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic Grey Origins, Neenah Solar White, Close to Cocoa

Markers: Old Olive, Creamy Caramel, Summer Sun

Copics: E21, E33, Y15, YG03, G05

Accessories: Labels 8 Nestabilities, Yellow ricrac (from CDS), Basic Grey pearls

CDS Stamps: Jesus Paid it All

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray, Versamark, Sahara Sand

Paper: Kraft, Neenah Solar White, Basic Gray

Accessories: sponge, Circle & Labels 6 Nestabilties, jute, dimensionals, oval punch, rhinestones

Jesus makes me feel like this card. I was black and white. . .not at my full potential before I knew Him. After I let Him in, I not only bloomed, but I felt like I had purpose and color to my life. Jesus is the Hope of the world.

CDS Stamps: Jesus Paid it All

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Almost Amethyst

Copics: C-1, C-3, C-5, C-7, Y15, G21, G85, BV00, BV02

Accessories: organdy ribbon, Scor-pal, corner rounder, dimensionals

Be sure to check out Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp, and the rest of the DT's blogs for more sneaks: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy,Laurie,Angela, Katie, Kim, Linda A., Linda B., Tricia, Tori, Candy, Wendy & her DT & Sarah

Come by tomorrow, because it's the last day of sneak peeks and I'll have more to share ;D

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 3: Post #2

You're on post #2 of the day for the Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks, and this one contains 2 sneaks. The first is from the set called Barnyard Mischief, designed by Shawne. It is a set of 6 for only $4.99. Isn't that image just hilarious!?

CDS Stamps: Barnyard Mischief

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Certainly Celery

Paper: Prism Island Mist Medium, Chocolate Chip, Neenah Solar White, Farm Fresh October Afternoon

Copics: E00, E33, E37, E29, Y17, YR02

Accessories: sponge, Labels 9 Nestabilities, Blue Doodlebug flowers, buttons, dimensionals, brown thread, brown decor ribbon, Scallop Edge punch

The second sneak in this second post is the sentiment you see here, 'Say Cheese'. Isn't it just adorable with Marvin & Marcy and that wedge of cheese?! I decided to make a frame using some chipboard and dp to fit in a standard size invitation envelope. The picture could easily be switched out, since I didn't close the top, but I just love this picture. It's of my husband and myself camping up in Northern CA, a little over 7 years ago. Gosh, we look sooo young!

CDS Stamps: Say Cheese, Marvin & Marcy, Cheese Wedge

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Indian Summer Basic Grey, Early Bird Cosmo Cricket, Birchtone Dark Prism, buttercream

Copics: E37, E29, YR20, YR21, YR14, R32

Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, chipboard, Scor-pal, window punch, buttons, brown thread

Be sure to stop by the other DT's blogs for more eye candy: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy,Laurie,Angela, Katie, Kim, Linda A., Linda B., Tricia, Tori, Candy, Wendy & her DT & Sarah

And head on over to Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp, to see the full sets. Be sure to check out Post #3, my last post of the day!

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 3: Post #1

It's Day 3 of the Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks and I have 3 posts to share, yes, 3 posts to share with you today! This first post has 2 sets designed by Kim. The first is called Snail Mail, and is a set of 5 for only $3.99. It makes me giggle, because sometimes it seems like our 'Happy Mail' is being delivered this way, hehe.

CDS Stamps: Snail Mail

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Paper: Kraft

Accessories: Prismacolor & gamsol, blue buttons, linen thread, celery twill ribbon, Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, corner notch punch, dimensionals

This next one is from the set called Shoe Fly, and is a set of 4 for only $3.99. Isn't he adorable?!

CDS Stamps: Shoe Fly

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Earth Love Cosmo Cricket, buttercream

Copics: W-1, E93, E47, E49, G21, YR21

Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, window punch, button, brown thread, sponge, dimensionals, Brown Twill ribbon (from CDS), Crackle glue

Head on over to the other DT members blogs to get a peek at more: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy,Laurie, Angela, Katie, Kim, Linda A., Linda B., Tricia, Tori, Candy, Wendy & her DT & Sarah

Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp, as the full sets to see! Now check out my other 2 posts ;D

Clearly Inspired Challenge #8

It's time to inspire you again over at Clearly Inspired Challenges on Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp! This week's challenge is to make a square card. It can be any size square, it just needs to be square. I made a 4 x 4 size card, and I love these little cards. They still fit in a standard size envelope, and still pack the same punch as a standard size card. Sometimes you just don't want to make a standard card ;) Here I chose to use the Stamp of the Month, that is yours FREE when you spend only $50 over at Clear Dollar Stamps. This set is called Sweet Circles.

CDS Stamps: Sweet Circles FEB SOM

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Green Galore, Cameo Coral

Paper: Intense Kiwi (Prism), Desert Coral Medium (Prism), Chocolate Chip (SU), Nook & Pantry Basic Grey dp, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: crocheted flower (by me), scallop edge punch, Square Scallop Nestabilties, button, brown thread, dimensionals, red/orange ricrac

Here's the rundown of the Clearly Inspired Challenges:

These challenges will occur every other Friday

You have until the following Thursday to link your project using Mr. Linky (below)

Challenges will vary each and every time

Your work is important so there will be 5 Inspirational Cards/Projects chosen to be featured here

Use CDstamps if you have them... IF NOT PLEASE PLAY ANYWAY... use what you have!

A PRIZE (your choice of stamp set) will be awarded to a randomly chosen winner

If you upload to Splitcoast Stampers or another online gallery please use CIC8 as one of your keywords

Be sure to check out all of the fun sneak peeks that are going on as well. You don't want to miss a thing!

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 2

It's Day 2 of the Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks, and I only have 2 sets to show you today. The first set is so much fun! It's called Sassy & Fabulous, designed by Kim, and it is a set of 14 for only $14.99. It has sooo many sassy little sayings to go with the great images. I used stickles on my first sneak to give it a 'Dorothy' feel, because c'mon. . .those shoes of hers were pretty sassy ;)

CDS Stamps: Sassy & Fabulous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sage Shadow

Paper: Prism Classic Red, Neenah Solar White, My Mind's Eye Be Loved dp

Copics: C-5, G21, R17

Accessories: Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities, scallop edge punch, paper piercer, red ribbon, dimensionals

This next sneak comes from the same set, Sassy & Fabulous. It's that saying just hilarious?!

CDS Stamps: Sassy & Fabulous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Sweet Pea dp, Chocolate Chip, Neenah Solar White

Copics: C-1, C-3, R85, YR14, E29

Accessories: Labels 4 Nestabilities, gelly roll glitter pen, Crystal Effects, orange rhinestones, corner rounder

My last sneak is for the athlete, and there is nothing sassy about this set. The set is called Male Gymnast, designed by Laurie, and is a set of 4 for only $3.99. I love the words that come with this set 'Strength' and 'Go For It'. . .they really capture the sport.

CDS Stamps: Male Gymnast

Ink: Brilliant Blue

Paper: Brilliant Blue, Garden Green, Basic Grey Origins, Cosmo Cricket the Boyfriend

Accessories: Orange Twill (from CDS), staples, Air Art Tool, Only Orange & Garden Green markers, Brilliant Blue brads

There is more DT goodness out there, so be sure to stop by their blogs: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy, Laurie, Angela, Katie, Kim, Linda A., Tricia, Tori, Candy, Wendy & her DT & Sarah

Be sure to stop by Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp, to see the full sets and head back here tomorrow. I'll have a ton of stuff to show ;D

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 1

Yay, because February is a short month we get to see the Clear Dollar Stamps sneak previews that much sooner, hehe! I have 3 sneaks to show you today, and these sets are just fabulous! The first one is called Patchpal Turtle designed by Shawne, and is a set of 5 for only $7.99. This one is so adorable and fun to color.

CDS Stamps: Patchpal Turtle

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic Grey Origins, Neenah Solar White, Basic Black

Accessories: Labels 1 Nestabilities, Prismacolor & gamsol, black twine, paper piercer

My next sneak is a beautiful flower set called Daisy Duo, designed by Laurie. If you like flowers, especially daisies, then this set is a must because it is a set of 3 for only $3.99. I ended up covering a pop top fruit cup with dp and masking and cutting an 8" strip of daisies to cover the outside. These are always fun to fill with candy to surprise someone.

CDS Stamps: Daisy Duo

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Crushed Curry

Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade (SU dp), Neenah Solar White

Copics: W-1, Y23, Y17

Accessories: Scor-tape, Soft Suede ribbon, circle cutter, curly label punch, square eyelet, twine

My last sneak of the day makes me giggle, because it is soooo me! Naturally, Laurie, designed this adorable Charliene in the Morning set of 7 for only $4.99. I love that this set can be used for 'get well' cards as well. I don't have many of those. As you can see, I had fun paper piecing her robe, and adding some Iced Grapefruit-Sparkle Fibers (that you can get from CDS) to her fuzzy bunny slippers. I even added a bit of Crystal Effects to her coffee cups!

CDS Stamps: Charliene in the Morning

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Sweet Pea dp, Neenah Solar White, Pixie Pink

Copics: C-1, E33, E37, E29, G21, RV02

Accessories: Labels 3 & Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, Pink Satin Ruffle Ribbon (from CDS), Bermuda Bay ribbon, Swirls embossing folder, dimensionals, Crystal Effects, oval punch, Iced Grapefruit-Sparkle Fibers

Believe me when I say that there is plenty more to see. The DT has some fun stuff planned to show, so head on over and check out the other DT's blogs: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy, Laurie, Angela, Katie, Linda A., Tricia, Tori, Candy, Linda B. & Sarah

As always, head on over to Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp, and check out the full sets. Come on back tomorrow, because I'll have even more to show! ;D

Wedding Invites

My sister is getting married in October, so I've been working on some ideas for her invites. I feel blessed that she would trust me to do this, so it's a very near and dear to my heart project. Her colors are Red, Black, and Cream. . .so elegant. Obviously, the names are fictional on this mock invite, as well as all the other the info, but I needed something to give her a reference. I used a February release from Clear Dollar Stamps called Plumes & Blooms. I love the elegance to this set.

CDS Stamps: Plumes & Blooms

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Real Red

Accessories: computer, Scor-Pal

Be sure to come back tomorrow, because the Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks for March start t0-mooooooorrrrooooooow :D

Hey Diddle Diddle

Hey everyone! I hope you're having a wonderful Tuesday. At our house the kids are wrapping up some science by explaining the different parts of a seed. Yesterday we started our 30 day radish growing project, and I think that this will turn out to be their favorite project of school this year. They've already witnessed in one day's time the seeds starting to sprout on the wet paper towel they were placed on.

My card today is a baby card. I'm finding that I need more of these than I have, so I need to get to making a few more. I love this new set that Kim designed called Hey Diddle Diddle from Clear Dollar Stamps. It makes the perfect baby cards.

CDS Stamps: Hey Diddle Diddle

Ink: Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Sahara Sand, Storytime dp (SU), Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Copics, dimensionals, circle cutter, Teal Twill Ribbon (CDS), button, linen thread

I'm so glad you stopped by today. It always brightens my day to get visitors. I'm going to be posting things all week, so you don't want to miss out. Be sure to come back each day to see what I have in store. There will be CDS sneak peeks starting soon and a new CIC challenge for you to take part in. You won't want to miss it ;D

I'm Piling it On!

Well, I did it this time. I found a way to incorporate 4 challenges in one card. . .and I've totally amazed myself. I used one of Clear Dollar Stamps newest releases called Silhouette Thoughts for these challenges, and I was pretty happy with the outcome.

-Lexi's Creations -- 'Anything Goes'

-Anyone for Anya? -- 'Something Completely Different' -- do something you don't normally do, which for me was use a solid stamp. I tend to use stamps I can color in.

-Paper Sundaes -- 'Distress Your Card' -- sponged the edges

-Pile it On -- 'Get Well' -- which is exactly what I thought of for this card

CDS Stamps: Silhouette Thoughts

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: TE November KI Kit (Taylored Expressions)

Accessories: yellow ricrac ribbon, bone flowers, Labels 4 & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities, circle cutters, corner rounder, sponge, gold brads, dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

A Touch of Spring Challenge

I haven't been feeling great, and my husband had hijacked my computer for most of the day but I've been creating anyway. That and I need to get to feeling better because my husband is taking me to a Bed & Breakfast tonight. . .yippee! We are staying at the Rothschild-Pound House Inn here in Columbus.

Are you in the mood for Spring? Over at Stamp Something the challenge is to create something with a touch of Spring! I used the set You're my Peep from Clear Dollar Stamps designed by Shawne.

CDS stamps: You're my Peep

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray

Paper: Basic Grey Sugar Rush, Neenah Solar White

Copics: Y23, YR21, YR14, YG03, RV10, RV34, BV02, C-1

Accessories: sponge, Swiss Dots embossing folder, Large Labels Nestabilities, hodgepodge, dimensionals

I hope you all have a great weekend. . .I'm going to go and pack ;)

My Son's Teddy Bear

My son is actually going to be 9 in a few shorts months, but as soon as I saw this image from Clear Dollar Stamps it made me think of him. He has had a teddy bear that he called Teddy that he was given when he was born. It has undergone many surgeries, but it's very special to him. I should have taken a picture of Teddy's bad shape, but needless to say my son was thrilled with this card.

I used the set called Chuggin' Along, and I'm entering it in 3 different challenges (I think that's a record for me).

1. Stampin' Royalty -- masculine cards

2. Little Red Wagon -- ribbon

3. Fab 'n' Funky -- "It's Childish"

CDS Stamps: Chuggin' Along

Ink: Brocade Blue, Night of Navy, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Night of Navy, Neenah Solar White, Brocade Blue

Accessories: light blue organdy ribbon, silver cord, silver eyelet, leather frame, Tags Trio Nestabilities, sponge, C-3 Copic, corner rounder

Sweet Circles

The new February Stamp of the Month from Clear Dollar Stamps called Sweet Circles is so much fun to play around with. I made a tree with it last time, and now a fish! I love that you can get a free set over at CDS just for spending $50. . .oh my goodness that is way to easy to do over there, hehe. I am entering this in Lexi's Creations Challenge of Spotted or Striped.

CDS Stamps: Sweet Circles FEB SOM

Ink: Certainly Celery, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze

Paper: Cosmo Cricket Early Bird, Not Quite Navy, Buttercream (TE)

Accessories: Not Quite Navy ribbon, dew drops, window punch, Labels 8 Nestabilities, sponge

Thanks for stopping by today. Your comments and visits always brighten my days ;D

For my Love Muffin

This is just a quick post, because I really need to get ready for church. My husband and I aren't really mushy gushy, but we do love each other. This is the card I made for my man, because we always use funny names for each other. We do it as a joke, and it makes me laugh every time. My favorite name for each other is Schmoopy, haha. I used the Taylored Expressions Sketch #100, and the Love is Sweet Set.

Stamps: Love is Sweet (Taylored Expressions)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: buttercream, Valentine's KE set

Accessories: buttons, sponge, Circle Nestabilities, Copics, Labels 4 Nestabilities

Clearly Inspired Challenge #7

It's time to 'Glam it Up' over at Clearly Inspired Challenges. My bff Christi had sent me some new glittery dp from SU. I have no idea what the name is, but I thought it would be perfect for this challenge. I freehand cut the clouds, and then covered them with glitter by using my Versamark pad and Heat n' Stick powder to get the glitter to stick. I love the new set called Hey Diddle, Diddle from Clear Dollar Stamps.

CDS stamps: Hey Diddle, Diddle

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Versamark

Paper: vanilla, Real Red, SU dp

Accessories: Heat n' Stick powder, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Kaiser Half back Pearls, window punch, dimensionals, Copics, Icicle Stickles, sponge

We would love for you to play along, and there is a PRIZE available for one lucky participant! Here are some basic guidelines for play:

• These challenges will occur every other Friday
• You have until the following Thursday to link your project using Mr. Linky
• Challenges will vary each and every time
• Your work is important so there will be 5 Inspirational Cards/Projects chosen to be featured here
• Use CDstamps if you have them... IF NOT PLEASE PLAY ANYWAY... use what you have!
• A PRIZE (your choice of stamp set) will be awarded to a randomly chosen winner
• If you upload to Splitcoast Stampers or another online gallery please use CIC6 as one of your keywords

I can't wait to see what you come up with ;D

A Mo's Sketchy Challenge

I combined 2 challenges again. . .I just love to do that. This one is a color challenge from Mo's Digital Designs Challenge, and the other is a sketch challenge from Get Sketchy. The colors we were to use were Red, Pink, and white, and use a heart somewhere on it. Isn't that such a sweet image? The sentiment is from one of my beloved CDS stamps. I've been having some fun crocheting these hearts, so I'm sure you'll see more in the future ;D

Stamps: Bella Hearts Bronte (Mo's Digital Images)

Dog Days (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pretty in Pink

Paper: Storytime dp, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Labels 1 & Double Ended Tags Trio Nestabilities, crocheted heart, Red Cordouroy button, red brads, red ribbon, linen thread, Copics, Red Stickles

Be sure to come back tomorrow, because I'll have more ;D

A Ducky MMSC Card

I have to say, it's been wonderful to have my man home in more ways than one! He's given me a bit of time to create and blog while HE teaches the kiddos math. . .is he awesome or what?! A girl could get used to this! With that in mind, I made this card for two different challenges. The sketch comes from the Midnight Madness Sketch, and the other challenge was a Duck challenge over at Clearly Delightful. If you participate in Laurie's duck challenge she'll give you an adorable digi duck of your very own!

Stamps: Cute Critters

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic Grey Lime Rickey, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Copics, Lime Rickey buttons, linen thread, Scallop Edge punch, Corner punch, Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, dimensionals

I may have more with this new found freedom (haha), but otherwise be back on Friday for a Clearly Inspired Challenge ;D

Stamping Cuppie

I have been a bit absent from blogging for a bit, but for good reason. Some of you know that my husband just got back from his 3rd combat tour to Iraq, so we've been spending time together as a family. It's been such a wonderful blessing to have him home so much earlier than we anticipated. Thank you to all that have prayed.

I do, amongst all the excitement, have something to share. I came across this adorable little Cuppie stamp set from Taylored Expressions called Crafty Cuppie, and just could not resist! I decided to make myself another sketch journal, because you just can't have enough of those.

I had so much fun making that one, that I decided to make my bff, Christi, a Cuppie journal too!
Along with the journal, I sent her this little card. . .too fun, right?! I received word that she liked her little Cuppie surprise, which delighted me to no end ;D

And this last card is just because I'm having a ton of fun stamping that cute little cupcake at the craft table.

Stamps: Crafty Cuppie, Crafty Expressions

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip

Paper: TE Key Ingredients Valentine & January, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: TE Key Ingredients Valentine & January, Copics, sponge, Icicle Stickles, Chocolate Chip marker, Circle, Scallop Circle, & Labels 4 Nestabilities, corner rounder, hodgepodge