Featured Stamper for CDSWCC #20

Happy Memorial Day!

Well, that was an incredibly hard decision.  I really think that everyone who participated deserves to be the featured stamper, but we can only have one.  So I would like to direct you to Linda's amazing American Moose!

What can I say other than I am a sucker for the American flag, and if you throw a moose in there. . .you're golden!  I love all the little details about this card, and Linda's coloring is fantastic!  Her paper choice is wonderful and oh so patriotic.  I love her star charms and her bow!

Everyone who participated this weekend did amazing work, so I would really love for you to check all of the great work out and leave them a comment. 

Christi

Gloria

Grace

Lisa

Laurie

Sue

Tricia

Sarah

Katie

Joan

Codi Jo

Be sure you come back at the end of this week for some more Clear Dollar fun!  I'll have a bunch of sneak peeks to show that I've been working on all month.  I can't wait to show you all!  Have a very fun and safe Memorial Day, and remember why we celebrate.  Go thank a soldier!

Card Patterns Sketch #16

Just a quick post today.  It's been a bit of a mad house around here this weekend with a lot of different obligations on my shoulders.  One day at a time, I am managing to knock things out.  The reward is some fresh banana bread baking in the oven on this rainy Sunday evening.  

I made this card for the Card Patterns Sketch #16.  It's a great sketch, and I decided to use my Lost at Sea set that is new over at Clear Dollar Stamps for this challenge.  It's a great set that really is so much fun to play with.  

Stamps:  Lost at Sea (CD Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turquoise

Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Close to Cocoa, Ivory Parchment, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  Copics, apple green ribbon, D'Vine Swirls embossing folder, sponge, silver brads

CDSWCC20 & I'm the Hostess!

Hello, and happy Friday everyone!  It's the weekend, so that means it's time for the Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge going on over at Papercraft Planet!  It's my turn to hostess, and I couldn't be more excited!  With this weekend being the American holiday of Memorial Day, I chose the colors Night of Navy, Riding Hood Red, and Creamy Caramel with an optional white nuetral.  I wanted to use one of the new May release stamp sets called Smooth Sailing.  It's such a beautiful set and a lot of fun to work with.  Of course you don't have to have exact colors to play along.  Similiar colors will work, so get out your stash of Clear Dollar Stamps and make something!

Stamps:  Smooth Sailing (CD Stamps)

Ink:  Stazon Jet Black, Riding Hood Red, Night of Navy

Paper:  Creamy Caramel, Riding Hood Red DSP, Night of Navy, watercolor paper

Accessories:  sponge, aqua painter, white gel pen, Curvy Rectangle Nestabilities, D'Vine Swirls embossing folder, Riding Hood Red ribbon, Basic Grey Pearls-Indigo/Sky, Creamy Caramel marker, Chocolate Chip marker

A Truly Scrumptious Challenge

I got this stamp set a little while back and have been waiting ever so patiently to ink it up.  My original intention with this set was to start making up cards that to have on hand to send my husband during his next deployment in the fall.  I thought I could also make up a few for some friends dealing with deployments as well.  It's such a fun set and I know my husband will get a kick out of getting these cards once he's deployed.  When I saw the sketch over at Truly Scrumptious, I knew this set would be perfect for it.

Stamps:  Maid for You (MFT Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Basic Grey Lime Rickey, Pink Pirouette, Neenah Solar White, Candy Lane DSP

Accessories:  dew drops, Copics, SU dimensionals, orange ribbon

I'm glad you stopped by!  Come back tomorrow for a new post and a new challenge that I will be hostessing for Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge that will be going on over at Papercraft Planet!  It would be so much fun if you could join us ;D

Color Throwdown Challenge

Apparently I am feeling ambitious, and Katie's buttons got me excited to use them, so here is yet another post.  Not sure where I found the time today, but I did.  This one is for the Color Throwdown #43.  Broni came up with the colors today  which are Lovely Lilac, Old Olive, and Elegant Eggplant.  Those ladies always come up with the greatest color combos!  

Stamps:  Charlene April Showers (Clear Dollar Stamp)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Lovely Lilac, Elegant Eggplant

Paper:  Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Lovely Lilac, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  bright buttons, Old Olive ribbon, shimmery purple ribbon (I {heart} papers), SU dimensionals, Copics, sponge, distressing tool, Swiss Dots embossing folder

Some Super Sweet RAK

About a week and a half ago, I had razzed a sweet new friend of mine about buying up all these bright buttons that the shop offered.  Little did I know they were discontinued, so she did the responsible thing and bought them all.  I told her I would surely find something else to buy over at Clear Dollar Stamps, because I ALWAYS manage to find something to buy from there.  Boy was I blown away when I opened up the mailbox and found a rattling package from the ever so sweet Katie Renz!  When I opened up my package I found it loaded with these bright buttons and a sweet little card.  Ohhh the thoughts running through my head of how I plan to use these. . .muhuahaha!

Paper Blooms Challenge #8

This weeks Paper Blooms challenge was a color challenge.  Yay, I love color challenges!  Since this coming weekend is Memorial Day, we thought it would be great to see what you can make using the colors red, white, and blue.  Being the wife of an American soldier, I take great pride in my country and it's soldiers.  I wanted this card to be fairly simple since it is most likely for a guy.  

Stamps:  Godspeed (SU)

Ink:  Sahara Sand, Real Red

Paper:  Whisper White, Brilliant Blue

Accessories:  handmade bloom from Paper Blooms, circle rhinestone brad, sponge, Real Red ribbon

Remember, you don't have to have any of Leah's spectacular blooms to play along, but if you want them you can find them at her Etsy shop.  She's even added some new mini kits to entice you, so go check them out ;D

Clear Dollar Weekend Color Challenge #19

It's the weekend, yay!  Yes, that means it's time for another Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge over at Papercraftplanet!  The lovely Monique is our hostess this weekend, and she chose the colors Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, and So Saffron with an optional white neutral.  I decided to use the new Charlie Gardens, because these colors instantly made me think of the lettuce in this stamp set.  

Stamps:  Charlie Gardens (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive, So Saffron, Tangerine Tango

Paper:  Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, watercolor paper, Debbie Mum Nursery Rhyme DP

Accessories:  Tangerine Tango ribbon, paper piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals, aqua painter, Dahlia Nestabilities

I wanted to get this done tonight, because tomorrow is another crazy day of baseball and softball.  The games will be followed by consession stand duty.  I tell you, I always feel like I should be able to manage a fast food joint after working those shifts.  The things we do for our kids ;D

Exciting New Additions to some of my FAVORITE shops!!

My first announcement of new additions is for Clear Dollar Stamps!  Lori recently added some new Basic Grey bling to the store!  From pearls to rhinestones, the store is bursting with goodies!

ALSO

Leah has just added some new mini kits to her Paper Blooms Etsy Shop!   Go check them out!

You really need to go and get involved over at the Paper Blooms blog!  Remember this weeks challenge is to use 3 pieces of ribbon.  There is candy to be won, so get to craftin' guys and gals!

Paper Blooms Challenge #7

Yeah, it's Wednesday, and that means another challenge over at the Paper Blooms challenge blog!  Today the challenge is 'All Wrapped Up'.  That means you need to use at least 3 ribbons on your creation.  It can be all the same ribbon, but you just need 3 pieces of it.  I thought this seemed like so much fun!  I pulled out my new set called Biggest Wishes created by Shawne for Clear Dollar Stamps.  I had been waiting for an opportunity to use it with one of Leah's fabulous blooms!  This is what I came up with.

Stamps:  Biggest Wishes (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Elegant Eggplant

Paper:  Elegant Eggplant, Basic Grey Lime Rickey, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  handmade bloom from Paper Blooms, Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, circle rhinestone brad, pink, blue, & green ribbon, Copics, Stampin' Dimensionals, sponge, gelly roll pen

Don't you just love how she used 2 colors on this one.  You've seen me use a great variety of her blooms.  She makes all kinds in all colors.  She even takes special orders!  Remember, to play along over at Paper Blooms you don't have to have any of Leah's awesome blooms, but if you'd like to check them out head on over to her Etsy shop!  We'd love to have you join us ;D

Clear Dollar Weekend Color Challenge

It's the weekend once again, but this time I may have more time to play in the evenings. . .if I get my chores done.  My husband is in the field for the next 10 days, so I should have time to hang out in the 'craft cave'.  Because it's the weekend, that means it is time for the Clear Dollar Weekend Color Challenge over at Papercraftplanet.  Our hostess this weekend is the very talented Alex, and she chose the colors Riding Hood Red, Blush Blossom, and Certainly Celery.

I just got my Walk in the Park Stamp of the Month set from Clear Dollar the other day and have been waiting to ink it up.  Along with it I got some Flower Soft Summer Mix, so I thought this would be the perfect chance to use it.  I decided to make a gate fold card and had forgotten just how fun these are to make.

Stamps:  Walk in the Park (May SOM), Beautiful Butterflies (both from CD Stamps)

Ink:  Certainly Celery, Blush Blossom, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray

Paper:  Certainly Celery, Blush Blossom, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red DSP

Accessories:  Flower Soft -- Summer Mix, sponge, Water Dew Drops, pink striped ribbon (from CD Stamps), Labels 4 Nestabilities

A Truly Scrumptious Color Dare

I been really feeling motivated by sketches and color challenges lately, so I thought I would combining a couple this morning.  The colors are Summer Sun, Pacific Point, and Tangerine Tango for the Color Dare, and the sketch is from Truly Scrumptious.  Along with the sketch we had to use a food theme.  I just got a cupcakes set from Inkadinkado with a Michael's gift card from my birthday, so I obviously went with cupcakes for my 'food'.  I ended up crumpling the Tangerine Tango paper for a little bit of extra texture.  For the frosting I colored it with Copics and then covered it with Glossy Glaze.  After that I sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds and some beads over it and let it dry.  

Stamps:  Birthday Cupcake (Inkadinkado)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Good Morning Sunshine DSP

Accessories:  blue brads, Glossy Glaze, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, beads, Stampin' Dimensionals, sponge, Copics, rub-on

A Mojo Color Throwdown

Yesterday I started a Mojo Monday card, and thought 'eh' after it was done.  So today, after seeing the colors for the Color Throwdown, I decided to try my hand at it again.  The sketch is fantastic, and the colors are great.  The colors Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, and Certainly Celery were inspired by the DCWV Green Stack, which I have and LOVE.  

Stamps:  What a Hoot (Clear Dollar Stamps) Jeremiah 29:11 (Verve)

Ink:  Stazon Jet Black, Certainly Celery, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze

Paper:  DCWV Green Stack, Whisper White, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  Copics, sponge, Certainly Celery ribbon, Scallop Edge punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Paper Blooms Challenge #6

Yay, it's Wednesday, so it's time for another Paper Blooms Challenge!  This week's challenge is to make something for a woman of influence in your life.  This can be your mother, your sister, your mentor, or any woman who has made a difference in your life.  I chose to make a card for my mother.  

My mom has been such an inspiration to me.  She lives with us and has for the past 2 1/2 years, and it was such a great decision.  Not only do I get to have my mom here, but my kids get to be with their grandmother everyday.  This card is not like most of my cards, but I chose to use these particular blooms because the colors are very soft.  That is how my mother is.  She is a very soft and sweet person.  Because of her, I am reminded everyday how important it is to leave a good legacy behind for my kids.

Stamps:  Happy Mother's Day (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Accessories:  handmade blooms from Paper Blooms, silver hodgepodge, Scallop Edge punch, mint ribbon

We would love for you to come and play along with us, and you don't have to have any of Leah's blooms in order to play.  But if you'd like to check out her Etsy shop I'm sure you'll find something that you'll just love!

Clear Dollar Stamp Weekend Color Challenge

It's the weekend so that means baseball and softball, and CDS Weekend Color Challenge!  This weekend over at Papercraftplanet Shawne is hostessing the CDS Weekend Color Challenge, and she chose some really out of the box colors (at least for me) ;D  She chose Bashful Blue, Silver or Gray, and White!  I chose to use one of the new releases for this month, but it is also probably not a set that would traditionally be used with these colors. . .all the more challenging, and I DO love a challenge!

Stamps:  Charlie Gardens (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Encore Silver, Bashful Blue, Bashful Blue craft

Paper:  Whisper White, Neenah Solar White, Silver CS, Delicate Dots DSP

Accessories:  pretties kit, silver rhinestones, circle & oval cutters, silver pen, D'Vine Swirls embossing folder, Tiny Mosaics embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Copics, sponge