The Splitcoast Sketch and a Color Dare

With all of my stamping obligations done for the month and the kids outside playing with their neighbor friends, I decided to just stamp for fun (what am I saying. . .stamping is ALWAYS for fun!) I made this card for the Splitcoaststampers Sketch challenge and for the Color Dare challenge. I'm about out of baby cards, and I've been dying to use my new Gigi Giraffe from Clear Dollar Stamps. These 2 challenges were the perfect combination for my baby card. On top of all that, I had received this awesome gift from my best friend, Christi and I have really been wanting to use it on something that I could show you all. She got me the Large Pinking Circle Nestabilities! Don't I have the greatest best friend!?

The colors we had to use were Kiwi Kiss, Pink Passion, and Apricot Appeal. Fun colors, huh? I'm really going to miss Kiwi Kiss when it retires. It has become one of my favorite colors!

Stamps: Gigi Giraffe (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Pink Passion, Apricot Appeal, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Basic Grey Rhinestones, Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, Large Pinking Circles Nestabilities, sponge, Copics, Swiss Dot embossing folder

Paper Blooms Challenge #12

Well, it's been 3 months since Leah started the Paper Blooms Challenge Blog, and it's hard to believe that my time as a designer for Paper Blooms has come to a close. It has been such a joy and a honor to be a part of such a wonderful and amazing group of designers. In honor of this being my last challenge as a designer I chose to make a birthday card as a tribute to the 'birth' or beginning of Leah's wonderful Etsy shop.

Stamps: Charlie Daisy (CD Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Mellow Moss, Bashful Blue

Paper: Mellow Moss, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Basic Gray, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: handmade bloom from Paper Blooms, Tags Trio Nestabilities, dew drop, Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, Copics, sponge

So head on over to the blog and be inspired by the DT's work. Leah has some exciting new for the blog and a chance for you to become a guest designer!

Check out this Interview and some Great Giveaways!

I just checked out this interview over at Women to Women, and Lori McCroskey was the one interviewed! She is the owner of Clear Dollar Stamps, and such an amazing lady. Trust me, you will be blessed by this interview!

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge #24

This has been a very busy week with Vacation Bible School at our church and random military meetings to attend, but I found some time to play. I've also been working on my sneak peeks for the new releases for July, and I already can't wait to share the great stuff that will be coming out. You all are going to LOVE everything!

Today is Friday, and you know what that means. . .the Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge over at Papercraft Planet! This week it is hostessed by the lovely Lisa, and she has chosen the colors Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Taken with Teal, White, and an optional Lovely Lilac. What fun colors to work with! I chose to use the June release Motorcycle Mania. I just love coloring this set.

Stamps: Motorcycle Mania (CD Stamps)

Paper: Whisper White, Neenah Solar White, Taken with Teal, DCWV Pet Pack

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, SU Dimensionals, Real Red ribbon, Real Red brads, Copics

I'm off to get the kids ready for VBS. It's their last night at Camp E.D.G.E. and they have had such a blast. Go grab your CD Stamps and get to creating. You have all weekend to come up with something, so I can't wait to see what you all come up with ;D

Paper Blooms Challenge #11

Today over at the Paper Blooms challenge blog, we were challenge to come up with a card for a man who has influenced our lives. This was truly a challenge to me. I wish I could take credit for the idea, but it was my wonderful husband who helped me to develop the idea of fireworks. Now that I've made it, I love it.

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

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: So Saffron, Riding Hood Red dsp, Basic Black

Accessories: handmade blooms from Paper Blooms, buttons, Linen thread, watercolor pencils, Basic Grey Square Silver Rhinestones, Matchbox Bigz XL die (for the label)

Remember you don't have to have any of Leah's fabulous blooms to play along. Although, I think the DT has tempted you with some amazing work. . .go check out the rest of the team's goods (their links are on my sidebar). You can find Leah's fabby blooms to buy at her Etsy shop. So glad you stopped by, and I can't wait to see what you come up with for the challenge.

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge

We are back from our mini vacation, and it was fantastic. I love the beach! It's so relaxing and fun. We enjoyed ourselves so much. Here is a picture of my kids and their body boards. They were 'shredding' the waves (as they called it).

This next one is a picture of my kids and my man at a beach blast we attended. It wasn't so much for me the grown ups, but the kids seemed to enjoy it. It was pirate themed if you couldn't tell ;)

All right, now down to business. This is my card for this weekend's Clear Dollar Stamps Color Challenge over at Papercraft Planet. Alex is our hostess and I love the colors she chose. She chose Pacific Point, Summer Sun, black and white. What fun colors! While I was at it, I thought I would throw it in the ring for the Card Patterns challenge.

Stamps: Cute Critters (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pacific Point

Paper: Basic Black, Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Doodlebug flower, circle cutter, Copics, SU dimensionals, Scallop Edge punch, white ribbon, white gel pen, sponge

So go grab your Clear Dollar Stamps, and give this challenge a go ;D

Paper Blooms Challenge

I'm sitting here in my hotel room, looking out at the ocean, and being totally overtaken by God's marvelous work.  Yes, I'm on vacation, but just had to get up and post for this week's Paper Blooms challenge.  The challenge was to use 3 blooms.  Here is what I came up.

Stamps:  So Very Grateful (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink:  Sahara Sand

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Accessories:  handmade blooms from Paper Blooms, So Saffron ribbon, cirlce rhinestone brads, stylus, corner rounder

Remember, if you want to play along you don't have to have any of Leah's fabulous blooms.  You can use any stash of flowers you have, but you should go check out her Etsy shop.  She has some wonderfully yummy blooms to offer.

I'm off to enjoy the beach and the rest of this vacation.  See you all soon ;D

Mojo Monday 89

I have had a house full of kids all day.  Two were mine, but the other 4 were a friend's.  Very delightful kids to have around, and they reminded me why once upon a time I did want a lot of kids.  While we did do some stamping, it was mostly them making father's day cards and me cleaning up afterward.  It was sure fun to see their faces light up when they were finished with their creation for their dad.  It's now a quarter to midnight, and I can still hear their little voices in there.  Maybe I shouldn't have given them ice cream after the popcorn. . .

Anyway, this is the card that I snuck off to make in between telling them to quiet down.  I made it for the Mojo Monday challenge, which is always so much fun to participate in.  I used the set Cat-tastic from Clear Dollar Stamps.  Such a fun set that I haven't played with nearly enough.

Stamps:  Cat-tastic (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Cameo Coral

Paper:  More Mustard, DCWV Pet Stacks, Green Galore, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Cameo Coral

Accessories:  circle punch, green ribbon, SU Dimensionals, Green Galore brads, sponge, W-1 (Copic)

A Paper Blooms Sketch Challenge

This week the challenge over at the Paper Blooms challenge blog was a sketch.  I love sketches, and this one was particularly fun!  These bright red blooms are some of my favorites!

Stamps:  What a Hoot, Sassy Scallops (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Garden Green, More Mustard, More Mustard

Paper:  Garden Green, More Mustard, Barely Banana, Whisper White

Accessories:  hand made blooms & stick pin from Paper Blooms, circle cutters, Scallop edge punch, pearls, Forrest Branches embossing folder, Birds & Swirls embossing folder, Real Red marker, sponge, SU dimensionals, Flowers & Vines Bigz Die

Remember you don't have to have any of these fantastic blooms to play over at the challenge blog, but if you can always take a look at what Leah has over at Etsy shop.  We'd love for you to join us ;D

Final Day of Clear Dollar Sneak Peeks

It's the last day of sneak peeks, so that means all of the great sets that have been showcased over the last 4 days will be available for purchase tomorrow!  

The set I am showing you today is called Pretty Perches.  You'll love all of the stamps included in this one. . .it has so much versatility.  My first set of samples are moving cards.  These would be so cute with your new address on the inside, put in an envelope with a picture of your new house to share with all of your friends.  I may have to use this idea next time we move ;)

Stamps:  Pretty Perches

Ink:  Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, So Saffron

Paper:  Good Morning Sunshine, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, So Saffron, Whisper White

Accessories:  Labels 4 Nestabilities, Peony Nestabilities, Dahlia Nestabilities, oval & circle cutters, Crystal Effects

I had a small scrap of dp sitting on my table staring at me, and it inspired me to make this little card.

Stamps:  Pretty Perches

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Blush Blossom, Barely Banana, Mellow Moss, Creamy Caramel

Paper:  Blush Blossom, Barely Banana, Mellow Moss, flower dp (sorry can't remember)

Accessories:  Mellow Moss gingham ribbon, paper piercer, Birds & Swirls embossing folder

This card was for a red and blue color challenge.  I love the red ribbon, and I thought it would make my little red bird pop.

Stamps:  Pretty Perches

Ink:  Going Gray, Real Red

Paper:  Whisper White, Pacific Point DP

Accessories:  dew drops, Real Red ribbon, Scallop Edge punch

Now go check out these amazing ladies blogs to see more samples with this awesome set:  Katie, Linda, Laurie, & Candy

There is still one more stamp set to show you, although I'm not showcasing it.  I know, you're thinking 'Clear Dollar Stamps is amazing. . .how on earth can there possibly be one more to see, we've seen so many?'  The final set is called Just Shellin' and is the June Stamp of the Month.  Now with all of the sets that you've seen it will be easy to reach the small sum of $50 in order to get Just Shellin' for free.  To see some fab samples with this little guy go check out these fab ladies blogs:  Kim, Angela, Linda, Laurie, & Lori.  

So tomorrow is the big day!  That's right, you only have to wait one more night to be able to purchase all of the fun sets that have been shown over the past few days.  I hope you have fun spending time over at Clear Dollar Stamps filling your cart with Clear Dollar goodies ;D

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge #21

It's the weekend, so you know what that means!  It's time for the Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge over at Papercraft Planet.  Lisa is our wonderful hostess for this weekend, and she certainly chose some challenging colors to work with. . .or at least they were challenging for me ;)  The colors we had to work with were Pink Passion, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, and optional white and black.  I did a lot of masking with the hay stack from Farm Critters, but this is what I came up with.  I also went ahead and decided to combine this with the Card Patterns sketch challenge.

Stamps:  Farm Critters, Critter Messages (CD Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Pink Passion, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  sponge, Curved Rectangles Nestabilities, Double Ended Tags Nestabilities, mini black brads, Forest Branches, black gingham ribbon, Copics, SU dimensionals

Be sure to come back tomorrow, because I'll have more sneak peeks to show you ;D

Clear Dollar Sneak Peeks Day #3

It's day 3 of the Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks, and I have so much to show you.  I must say, the beginning of the month is my favorite time!  (Be forwarned, this is a long post).  Today I have 3 stamp sets to show you with an extra *bonus* stamp at the end!  From the moment these showed up on my door, I couldn't wait to ink them up.  Trust me when I say, I have been dying to show you!

The first stamp set I will show you is called Charlie Lean on Me.  This set is so much fun, and who doesn't love Charlie?!  My first card was a challenge to come up with a card that was not a traditional shape.  Originally it was supposed to look like a barrel, but I'm not so sure it ended up that way.  {lol}  I cannot draw freehand to save my life, so my barrel looks a bit like a can.  You get the idea, right?!  I think it turned out okay, and regardless, it was super fun to make!

Stamps:  Charlie Lean on Me

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip

Paper:  Neenah Solar White, Close to Cocoa, silver, Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  sponge, Pumpkin Pie felt flowers, black mini brads, Forest Branches embossing folder, SU dimensionals, oval cutter

Copics:  R20, E37, E57, E77, E29, RV02, C-3

My next sample was a challenge to not use any designer paper.  Yikes, right, but as soon as I saw these barrells, I knew what I wanted.  Charlie is such a fun character!  You can color this guy however you want and he still looks good ;D

Stamps:  Charlie Lean on Me

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Close to Cocoa

Paper:  Close to Cocoa, Sahara  Sand, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  corner punch, silver pen, Close to Cocoa marker, silver ribbon, SU dimensionals, silver hodge podge, sponge

Copics:  E21, E37, R20, Blender

To see more samples of Charlie Lean on Me head on over to these talented ladies blogs:  Kim, Angela, Tori, Stacy, & Laurie

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My next samples are for a set that is so extremely versatile called Sassy Scallops.  If you love your Nesties like I know you do, you'll have to have this set!  These little stamps add  just the right extra touch.  My first sample was super fun to make with a couple of new Nesties.  Yes, I know, I've gotten a lot of these lately.  I just can't help it!  Clear Dollar has such a great selection of them!  I decided to use the dots stamp, because it went so well with my DP, and the cake on the Biggest Wishes stamp set that released this last month.  

Stamps:  Sassy Scallops, Biggest Wishes

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turquoise, Riding Hood Red

Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Riding Hood Red, DCWV Pets Stack, Neenah Solar White, Whisper White

Accessories:  Doodlebug Yellow Flower, red button, yellow ribbon, Octagon Nestabilities, Scalloped Octagon Nestabilities, Basic Grey Turquoise Pearls, ticket punch

Copics:  C-3, YG06, R46, YR68, BG49, Y17, RV02, W-3, R20, Y00

This next sample I thought would make a great gift for my father-in-law.  He loves to plant new things and track how they are doing from year to year, so I made a gardening journal.  I combined the leaf from Sassy Scallops with Charlie Gardens, which was a new release from this last month.  I made this with my Bind-it-all!  I love this thing.  It gives me soooo many gifting options, and yes you guessed it, you can get it at Clear Dollar Stamps!

Stamps:  Sassy Scallops, Charlie Gardens

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Green Galore

Paper:  Basic Grey Lime Rickey, Gable Green, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  light green ribbon, circle cutter, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Edge punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Bind-it-all, 3/8" wire, notebook paper, marker spritzer

Copics:  G05, YG06, YG11, E37, E29, YR20

To see more samples made with this awesome set check out these awesome blogs:  Nancy, Sarah, Laurie, & Candy

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For my last samples I get to show you Motorcycle Mania, this really amazing motorcycle set!  I was so thrilled to get this set, because a lot of important people in my life ride motorcycles so gift ideas flooded my mind.  

Before I met my husband, I had planned to buy my dad's Harley and change the paint color.  I envisioned that Sportster looking like this with an adorable pink color.  Luckily for my dad, I met my man and plans for that money changed.  Regardless, I can see my best friend, Christi, riding something like this ;D

Stamps:  Motorcycle Mania

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray, Cameo Coral craft 

Paper:  Cameo Coral, Basic Black, Pink Flamingo DSP, watercolor paper

Accessories:  Top Note Die, Tiny Mosaics embossing folder, Aqua painter, white gel pen, pretties kit, word window punch, sponges, silver brads, silver cord, Basic Black & Cameo Coral markers

The next sample was an inspiration challenge.  It was an all black and white comforter, and this is what came to mind for me. 

Stamps:  Motorcycle Mania

Ink:  Craft White, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, DCWV La Creme

Accessories:  Basic Black marker, White gel pen, large white brads, oval cutters

My last sample was combined with a new stamp called Happy Father's Day.  This was so fun for me, because I made it look just like my dad's current bike.  I think he'll love it and be very surprised.

Stamps:  Motorcycle Mania, Happy Father's Day

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Basic Grey Lime Rickey, Neenah Solar White, Riding Hood Red textured

Accessories:  circle cutters, Stampin' Dimensionals, white gel pen

Copics:   W-1, W-3, W-5, W-7, C-3, R37, R46

For more samples with this awesome set check out these lovely ladies blogs:  Kim, Angela, Katie, Nancy, Stacy, Laurie & Lori

I am so happy you stopped by today.  Believe it or not, I have even more to show you tomorrow!  I know, right, Clear Dollar Stamps is the BEST!  You only have to wait a couple more days before you can load up your cart over at Clear Dollar with all of these fun sets!

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks Day #2

I have been waiting so patiently to be able to share my peeks with you.  Today is the day that I get to start, and I will be sharing things through Sunday!  One of Clear Dollar's newest designers, Shawne, designed the Patchpal Animals line that includes several different individula animal stamps and word set.  They are all so adorable and fun.  I get to show you the Patchpal Puppy, and he along with all the others will be available on June 1st for purchase.

Stamps:  Patchpal Puppy (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip

Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, DCWV Pets Stack, So Saffron, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  circle cutter, Peony Nestabilities, SU dimensionals, handmade bloom from Paper Blooms, Dress Up Ribbon, Scallop punch, sponge, corner rounder, Tempting Turquoise marker, Gelly Roll pen

Copics:  E37, YR20

As you can see, these little guys have some versatility.  Think of the different baby cards and children's cards you could come up with, and they are really fun to color!  

Stamps:  Patchpal Animal (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Debbie Mumm Nursery Rhyme, Kiwi Kiss, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  Soft Subtles brads, Kiwi Kiss Courdoroy brads, Scallop edge punch, Kiwi Kiss ribbon, Swiss Dot embossing folder

Copics:  RV10, YG03, Y00, B00

Weren't those fun?!  I only showed you one of the Patchpal animals that will be available on the June 1st.  Haven't I peaked your interest on what the others are like?  Here are the list of other designers that will be showcasing this great line along with some other new stamps.

Patchpals and Messages - Katie , Tori, Linda, Sarah, Stacy, Shawne, Candy & Laurie

Peony - Kim, Angela, Tori, Linda, Candy & Laurie

Card Directions - Candy

Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember, tomorrow I will have even more to show (a lot more).  You'll see just how busy I was when you stop back tomorrow.  Happy Stamping Everyone!

Sneak Peek Week for Clear Dollar Stamps!

That's right, it is Sneak Peek time for Clear Dollar Stamps, and although I don't have anything to show you today, these fine ladies do.  You won't want to miss what they have to show you today!  The samples these ladies have to show are all very beautiful and exciting.  Have I got you interested?  Good!  Go check them out, and be sure to come back here tomorrow to see what I have to preview for you!

Colonial Carvings - Nancy Grant, Sarah Taylor, Stacy Morgan, Laurie Wilson & Candy Fosta

Happy 4th of July - Stacy Morgan

God Bless America - Nancy Grant & Stacy Morgan

June Rose - Katie Renz, Sarah Taylor, Stacy Morgan, Laurie Wilson & Candy Fosta

Rosebud Princess - Kim Teasdale, Angela Thomas, Tori Wild, Nancy Grant, Shawne Arnold, Laurie Wilson

Rosebud Scrolls - Kim Teasdale, Nancy Grant, Shawne Arnold, Laurie Wilson 

I do have one more thing to announce that you won't want to miss.  Right now through 4 PM May 31st, the June Guest Designer spot is going on.  For more details check out Lori McCroskey's post over at ClearyiStamp!  Don't miss out on the opportunity!!

Emboss Resist Paper Blooms Challenge

Over at the Paper Blooms blog the challenge this week was to use the emboss resist technique.  I like challenges like this, because it's typically something I wouldn't do but like to do.

Stamps:  Beautiful Butterfly (CD Stamps)

Ink:  Versamark, Orchid Opulence, Mellow Moss

Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories:  handmade blooms from Paper Blooms, clear embossing powder, sponge, green dew drops, Peony Nestabilities

Remember you don't have to have any of Leah's gorgeous blooms to play along, but if you want you can go check out her stash at her Etsy Shop.  We'd love to see what you come up with.