MFT Guest Designer Card with a Sketch

I'm trying my hand out it again this month. . .the MFT Guest Designer spot. This month the challenge was to make a masculine card and use some metallic features. Well, I don't have a lot in the way of masculine MFT stamps, so I went ahead and inked Flopsey up. . .Bubble Bunny. Men can take bubble baths, right? I'm sure the Easter Bunny is doing this exact thing as we speak! I used a paper kit I had gotten from Taylored Expressions, which had metal sheets in it. . .how perfect! I used the sketch over at Friday Sketchers too!

Stamps: Bubble Bunny (MFT)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Basic Gray, KI from TE

Accessories: Copics, dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Tiny Bubbles embossing folder, metallic brads, oval cutter, black mesh ribbon, sponge

Tomorrow is my birthday, and get the Guest Design spot for MFT would totally make the month ;D

An Altered Item

My husband asked me to make a coffee fund jar for his class his in right now for the military. I actually thought it was incredibly cute and thoughtful of him to think of me to make it. Because it was for a military class, I figured I should try to make it as manly as possible, which was very hard to do. I don't think any of them will even notice, but eh. I decided to enter it in Lexi's challenge #11 which was an altered object. I used an old pickle jar cleaned out several times to make sure it was clean. The stamps used come from Clear Dollar Stamps and are called The Grind.

CDS Stamps: The Grind

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Old Olive, Sweet Pea dsp

Accessories: Labels 5 & Circle Nestabilities, So Saffron & Old Olive ribbon, silver pen, sponge, C-1 Copic, brown Sparkly Fluff, white liquid applique

Thanks for stopping by today!

A Springy Birthday

It definitely feels like Spring here in GA, and we are headed over to our Pastor's wife's house to celebrate our birthdays. She has her grandbaby with her and so we are doing a picnic lunch. I thought I would make her a Springy birthday card to celebrate with one of my new MFT stamps called Who's That Birthday Girl?

I used the sketch from Our Creative Corner, and it qualifies for a couple of 'Spring' themed challenges with the colors I used. Fab n' Funky & The Little Red Wagon both had Spring themes at their challenge blogs.

Stamps: Who's That Birthday Girl?

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Basic Gray, spring paper pack (MFT)

Accessories: Copics, scallop edge punch, spring ribbon (MFT), window punch, buckle

A MFT Challenge

I shared the exciting news of getting a new camera yesterday, so now I'm trying to get used to taking pics of my cards with my new little baby. I really am so excited about this camera! Anyway, yesterday Kim over at MFT, challenged us to make a patchwork card and to use her layout. I got a couple new MFT stamps the other day, so I thought I would ink them up. This new stamp, that reminds me of my daughter, is called Tweeny Tween Rock On from the Pure Innocence line of stamps. I'm also going to enter it into the For Fun challenge, which was an 'Anything Goes' challenge.

Stamps: Tweeny Tween Rock On

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Gable Green, Night of Navy, Neenah Solar White, Basic Grey Lime Rickey dp

Accessories: Copics, Oval nestabilities, tab punch, green brads, crocheted flower, Summer Sun cordouroy button, Scor-pal, Orange ribbon (CDS)

A New Camera!!

THIS is what my husband bought me for my birthday! No, my birthday is not today, but next week. He just couldn't keep the secret any longer! I have been so excited, and just couldn't wait to share the news! Here is one of the pictures I took of my son at his practice tonight. He couldn't stand still, so I got him running off. I can honestly say that I am THOROUGHLY impressed with this camera! Look at that handsome boy!

Post #2: Another Clear Dollar Stamps Digi!

It's my second post of the day, and I told you I had another Clear Dollar Stamps digital image to show you! If you didn't check out my digi post yesterday, then here's the scoop: CDS is entering the digi world, with new releases on the 15th of every month! Exciting new huh?! The digi I showed you yesterday will be available tomorrow, but the one I'm showing today will be available on April 3rd as a freebie. From here on out look for more on the 15th!

This sneak uses an adorable and versatile digi called Flower Basket designed by Laurie. You can see more sneaks of this and other digis throughout the rest of the DT's blogs (their links are on my sidebar).

CDS Image: Flower Basket

Ink: Bashful Blue

Paper: Bashful Blue, SU dp, Neenah Solar White, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Copics, Labels 9 & Dalhia Nestabilities, sponge, white taffeta ribbon, dimensional glaze, lattice punch

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 4

It's the final day of the Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks for April, so you know what that means. . .you can buy your list of CDS goodies starting tomorrow! Today's sneak for you is from the April Stamp of the Month, or the SOM! This is the set you earn for spending $50 over at CDS! This month's SOM is called Topped With Class. It's such a fun set and it coordinates with a couple of the individual stamps that were previewed a few days ago.

CDS Stamps: Topped With Class (April SOM)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

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

Copics: Y00, Y06, C-1, B39, R46

Accessories: Navy marker, blue brads

CDS Stamps: Topped with Class (April SOM)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink

Paper: buttercream, SU dp, Certainly Celery

Copics: G21, R32, E47, YR20

Accessories: Fancy Tags Trio & Circle Nestabilities, half back pearls, dimensionals, sponge, brown satin ribbon, Victoria embossing folder

Now that you've seen what I have to show, head on over to Lori's blog for the full sets. After that stop by the rest of the DT's blogs for more sneaky peekys: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy, Laurie, Angela,Katie, Linda A., Tricia, Tori, Candy, Linda B. & Sarah

It will all be available at Clear Dollar Stamps starting TOMORROW! I will have one more post to show you. . .a DIGI post! So, stay tuned ;D

Post #2: Clear Dollar Stamps has added Digis!

As if Clear Dollar Stamps adding their own paper and ribbon to mix weren't enough, they've decided to add Digital Images to the store! That's right, starting April 1st and then the 15th of every month after that new digis will start popping up in the store. This Little Frog digi was designed by Laurie Wilson. That gal is just so darn talented! I printed it on 90lb watercolor paper twice and popped one of the images up on dimensionals. Yes, that crocheted flower is my handy work. I like to take swatches of paper into the craft store and match my papers to the floss, hehe.

So, what do you think? Pretty exciting that CDS has branched over to the digi world, huh? Be sure to come back tomorrow to see what else I've got to show. I'll even have another digi to show ;D

CDS Images: Little Frog digi

Ink: Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Certainly Celery, Pacific Point, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa

Paper: white cs, Creamy Caramel, Pacific Point dp, Old Olive dp, watercolor

Accessories: Labels 8 Nestabilities, aquapainter, crocheted flower, Tangerine Tango ribbon, felt leaf, Nook & Pantry button from Basic Grey, dimensionals, Forest Branches embossing folder

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 3

It's Day 3 of the best time of the month. . .Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks! Once again, there is lots to show you so here we go. . .

My first sneak is from a set designed by Shawne, called Fabulous Fruitstand. It's a set of 7 for only $7.99. Isn't this a great image?! And it's so fun to color!

CDS Stamps: Fabulous Fruitstand

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Baja Breeze, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Cosmo Cricket Early Bird, buttercream, Chocolate Chip

Copics: C-1, E00, E02, E33, E29, E37, Y15, Y23, Y26, YR14, G21, G05, G94, R29, BG72, BG75

Accessories: green glitter pen, Sakura gelly roll pen, Curly Label punch, circle punch, rhinestones, sponges, corner rounder, dimensionals, Swiss Dots embossing folder

My next sneak is from a super fun set designed by Laurie called On the Road Again. It's a set of 10 for only $7.99. It's a must for campers and travelers alike! I had fun coloring the images to match my new Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride paper (that you can get at CDS too!).

CDS Stamps: On the Road Again

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tea Dye distress ink

Paper: Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride, Basic Black, buttercream, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay

Copics: C-1, C-3, C-5, C-7, Y26, YG95, BG09, R17, V06

Accessories: Bermuda Bay ribbon, dimensionals, dimensional glaze, sponge, Arrow punch, white gel pen

My final sneak of the day comes from a single stamp called Cupcake Muffin. I sprinkled mine with some of the new Ultra Fine Flower Soft Sand (that you can get at CDS too!) to make it look like a crumb muffin. Mmmmmm.

CDS Stamps: Cupcake Muffin, Sweet Scoops

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay

Paper: textured Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Neenah Solar White

Copics: E33, E47, BG49

Accessories: Peony Nestabilities, dimensionals, white taffeta ribbon, sponge, Sand Fine Flower Soft, Sakura gelly roll pen

That's it from me today, but head over to Lori's blog for the full sets and then to the rest of the DT for more inspiration: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy, Laurie, Angela, Katie, Kim, Linda A., Linda B., Tricia, Tori, Candy, Wendy & her DT & Sarah

Tomorrow is the last day of sneaks, so come on back. Then, April 1st. . .it will all be available to buy at Clear Dollar Stamps ;D

Taylor Made Sketch

Good evening! We've had a fun filled evening at the ballfield, but I really wanted to participate in Taylor's Taylored Expression Sketch Challenge. It's such a great sketch, and I dearly love little Cuppie. There are so many Cuppie sets I want, but budget only allows for them every so often. This one is from the set Crafty Cuppie, from Taylored Expressions. I had to have it as soon as I saw it! The Cosmo Cricket Material Girl dp just works perfectly with Cuppie's sewing machine, hehe. It also qualifies for the Stamp Something challenge, which was to doodle something.

Stamps: Crafty Cuppie (TE)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: buttercream, Cosmo Cricket Material Girl

Accessories: Copics, buttons (TE), thread, cream ribbon, Maya Road heart stick pins (TE), Labels 5 & Circle Nestabilities, oval punch, black marker

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 2

It's Day 2 of the Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks, and there lot to show you once again! I can't believe all the great stuff that CDS comes out with each month. It always knocks my socks off, hehe.

My first sneak is from a set designed by Kim, called Bless my Bloomers. I just love that name and I love all the stamps in the set. There are 22 stamps in this set for only $14.99! I had so much fun making this sneak, because there was so much to mix and match. I used my dimensional glaze to give my hearts some added shine.

CDS Stamps: Bless my Bloomers

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray

Paper: Basic Gray, Shimmery White, Almost Amethyst, Sugar Rush Basic Grey

Copics: C-1, C-3, C-5, R29, R35

Accessories: Scallop Nestabilities, White ruffle ribbon (CDS), dimensionals, dimensional glaze, oval punch, buttons & thread, sponge

I couldn't help but grin from ear to ear when I saw this adorable Charlie Bee Happy set that Laurie designed. It's a set of 6 for only $4.99. My kids call my sister 'Aunt B' even though her name is Melanie. . .I know, funny right?! I just had to make her a bookmark with this fun set. I added some fun bee charms from CDS too. I didn't showcase Charlie in this sneak, but the rest of the DT did, so you will HAVE TO go check them out!

CDS Stamps: Charlie Bee Happy

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Glorious Green

Paper: Sugar Rush Basic Grey, Neenah Solar White, Basic Black, Intense Kiwi (Prism)

Copics: B00, BG01, C-7, YR21, Y38, YR14, E37, G05, G17

Accessories: Birds & Swirls embossing folder, Circle, Labels 5 & 1, Nestabilities, oval punch, silver brads, leaf punch, Bee Charms & rings (CDS), black twine, 1/4" circle punch, silver eyelet

My next sneak is from Proverbs 3:5-6. I NEED this verse so much of the time. . .it's definitely a staple for my little mind. I did a lot of sponging here on this one. . .I just love the vintagey look you can get from sponging the right colors on.

CDS Stamps: Proverbs 3:5-6

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tea Dye & Vintage Photo distress inks, Taken with Teal

Paper: Deja View dp, Taken with Teal, Basic Black, buttercream

Accessories: sponges, cream hodgepodge, Pretties kit, Ornamental embossing folder

My last sneak of the day is a single stamp called Vintage Hat. I paired it up with the Material Girl dp and the single stamp called Happy Mother's Day. Once again, lots of sponging for a vintagey look.

CDS Stamps: Vintage Hat, Happy Mother's Day

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo distress ink

Paper: Cosmo Cricket Material Girl, vanilla

Accessories: Prismacolor pencils & gamsol, brown stitched ribbon, Swiss Dots & Argyle embossing folders, Scallop Edge punch, Labels 9 Nestabilities, sponge, half back pearls, dimensionals

Whew! There is still more to see over at Lori's blog and the rest of the amazing DT: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy, Laurie, Angela, Katie, Kim, Linda A., Linda B., Tricia, Tori, Candy, & Sarah

This will all be available at Clear Dollar Stamps on April 1st. . .not too far away. Head back here tomorrow, because YES I will have more to show you ;D

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 1

It's my favorite time of the month, because it's Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek time! There is a ton to see from all of the fabulous DT, so grab your coffee and take a seat! I have a ton of things to show you today, so let's get started!

My first sneak is done with some individual stamps just in time for graduation season. I'm showing you the Graduation Hat, Open Scroll, and the Graduation Sentiment. You get to pick and choose. . .I LOVE it!

CDS stamps: Graduation Hat, Open Scroll, Graduation Sentiment

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sahara Sand, Versamark

Paper: Gold Cardstock (CDS), Handsome Hunter, vanilla, Neenah Solar White

Copics: C-1, E33, G28, Y28

Accessories: Maya Mini Scrolls, clear embossing powder, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, window punch, gold brads, dimensionals, gold pen

My next sneak is from a wonderfully versatile set designed by Laurie, called Heartfelt Sentiments. It's a set of 28 for only $12.99, and you'll find yourself grabbing it A LOT! I just love that little worm to pieces. . .he's just so darn cute!

CDS stamps: Heartfelt Sentiments

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Lovely Lilac, Neenah Solar White, Kaliedscope dp

Copics: BV00, YG11, YG06, R20, R32

Accessories: Large Square Scallops Nestabilities, buttons, Pink/Green Iridescent Pinstripe ribbon (CDS), paper piercer, Maya Roads Heart pin, dimensionals

My next sneak is from a fun little set designed by Kim, called Doodlebug. I love it, because my mom always calls my son 'Doodlebug'. It's a set of 4 for only $3.99. I decided to try something a little different with this guy. I stamped him in white on black cardstock to give him a chalkboard feeling, and then I colored him in with Prismacolor pencils. I really like how he turned out.

CDS stamps: Doodlebug

Ink: Craft White

Paper: Basic Black, Lime Rickey Basic Grey dp

Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, red ribbon, red brads (CDS), heat tool

My final sneak of the day comes from an awesome set designed by Lori, called Blooming with Blessings. It's a set of 22 for only $14.99. Oh I love, love, love it! There are so many possibilities with this set!

CDS stamps: Blooming with Blessings

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, K&Co Berry Sweet dp

Accessories: pink paper flower, Pink Striped ribbon (CDS), Saffron stitched ribbon, green button, corner rounder

Now, I know I've shown you a lot, but there is still a lot more to see! The DT has some great stuff to show off, and as always you must head over to Lori's blog to see the full sets: Trudy, Nancy, Stacy, Laurie, Angela, Katie, Kim, Linda A., Linda B., Tricia, Tori, Candy, Wendy & her DT & Sarah

You only have to wait until the first of April for all of this stamping goodness to be available to purchase at Clear Dollar Stamps, so get those lists ready! Be sure to come back tomorrow, because you know I'll have more to share ;D

There are some NEW Goodies being added over at Clear Dollar Stamps!

Clear Dollar Stamps is at it again! They are adding their own line of papers and ribbons called the Clearly Coordinating Collection, and let me tell you. . .THEY ARE GORGEOUS! And YES, they all match! The first line being introduced is called Summer Fun! If you want more details check out Lori's Blog, ClearlyiStamp, and you can even check out some samples over at Katie's blog, My Paper Haven! Isn't this soooo exciting?!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #10

It's Friday, and it's time for the Clearly Inspired Challenge going on over at ClearlyiStamp! This week's challenge is a sketch challenge. I just love sketch challenges! I used some new papers I received last week along with my Tangy Trio set from Clear Dollar Stamps. I had this awesome chipboard piece sitting in my stash just begging to be used, so I covered it in paper and distressed it a bit. I tried the Rock n' Roll technique on my card, but it's not very easily seen in the picture. I don't think the colors I chose were different enough. The pears in my circles were covered with a dimensional glaze to give them some shine. Fun sketch, huh?

CDS Stamps: Tangy Trio

Ink: Certainly Celery, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Crate Paper Brook dp, unknown cardstock, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Curly Label punch, half back pearls, sponge, dimensional glaze, chocolate ribbon

Here are the general rules of the challenge:

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 CIC10 as one of your keywords

Now let's see what you've got!

A Color Dare with a Sweet Sketch

Good morning everyone! I told you I'd have some more springy colors to show you, hehe. These are the colors we were asked to use for the Color Dare: Pretty in Pink, Green Galore, and Basic Black. So, I coupled it with the Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge. I never seem to have enough baby cards, so right now I'm trying to replenish my stock. My Patchpal Skunk from Clear Dollar Stamps was just perfect for these colors! I topped her off with a crocheted flower made by my friend Leah. She did a stunning job. . .I haven't mastered those yet.

CDS stamps: Patchpal Skunk

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pretty in Pink, Green Galore

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Neenah Solar White, Green Galore, black dp

Accessories: Copics, sponge, corner rounder, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, green apple ribbon, Leah's flower, button & thread