A MFT Sketch

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I had so much fun with last week's MFT Sketch, that I decided to try my hand at this week's MFT sketch.  The set is called Fred Bear has a Birthday from MFT.  I just love that little bear!  

 Here is a close up of the little guy.  As you can tell, I popped him up on dimensionals.

Stamps:  Fred Bear has a Birthday

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  buttercream, CDS Blueberry Patch, OA Gone Camping (I think)

Accessories:  Copics & Copic air brushing system, Die-namics Star Border, Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, CDS Tabs & Tags Die, dimensionals, circle cutters

All Creatures Great and Small

I had some time last night before bed, and I know I already entered this challenge once.  I didn't see where I couldn't enter twice, hehe.  The prize is so great that I wanted to play again!  I made this for the CES challenge, called 'All Creatures Great and Small'.  I used the SOM from Clear Dollar Stamps called A Friend in Need.  It's a free set for spending $50 at the store.

Stamps:  A Friend in Need

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Sunflower Seed (Couture), Crate Paper dp, Cottonball White, unknown green

Copics:  C1, G21, G24, BG72

Accessories:  corner rounder

DP Ants for My Man

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Yesterday was an extremely productive craft day for me.  Everyone was home and there was no school for all of the neighbors so I was nice and gave my kids the day off.  There is no school around here again, so we'll see how nice I am today ;)

I made this card yesterday with 3 challenges in mind.  I used the sketch from Sketch Saturday, the theme from CES (all creatures great and small), and I used a Doodle Pantry image called Heart Candy Ants.  I made this for my man, because, well, it seemed fitting.  I refer to my husband all the time as 'my man'.  This particular digital set came with a ton of images and little words to put in the candy hearts.

 Can you tell I'm having a ton of fun with my air compressor?  It's so quiet, and fun, hehe :D

Images:  Heart Candy Ants

Ink:  Black Soot distress ink

Paper:  Cottonball White (CDS), Cotton Candy (CDS), BG Sugar Rush

Accessories:  Copics, sponge, chipboard heart, Xmas Red Stickles, buttons, Atyou Spica Lipstick Red pen

A couple of Challenges

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It's a snow day here, so I have a bit of time on my hands. . .very unusal, haha.  I decided to crank out some challenges that I've been itching to try.  This card was made with a There She Goes stamp called Chemistry.  I used the TSG challenge colors (black, red, gray, pink), and the sketch from Friday Sketchers.

 Once again, I used my air compressor. . .I really {heart} my compressor, hehe.  I actually bought this stamp to make some 'thank you's' for my cousin-in-law who is a chemistry professor at a university.  In the meantime I'll just have some fun with it before I crack down on those ;)

Stamps:  Chemistry

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Black Soot distress ink

Paper:  MME dp, unknown pink & red, buttercream, basic black

Accessories:  Copics, Circle, Scallop Circle & Tags Trio Nestabilities, Heart embossing folder, dimensionals, sponges, heart chipboard, ribbons

HELP FOR KATIE!

HELP FOR KATIE

Hey Everyone!  I have a very special post today dedicated to Katie Emerson Renz. . .do you know her?  If not here is what I know about Katie.  She is a wife and mother to 3 adorable boys.  I've known Katie for almost 2 years since I started working with her over at Clear Dollar Stamps.  She is a joy to work with, because she is always so encouraging and giving.  I love her sense of humor and her mad card-making skills.  She inspires me.  Sadly, right before Christmas she was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer.  I can only imagine how that has changed everything for her and her family.

Jak Heath is another of her friends, who has set up a wonderful fundraiser for Katie's family.  You will definitely want to head over to Jak's blog to see what is going on, and how you can get a bunch of digital  images for a very small price.

I am showcasing a card using an image from one of MANY images available for a very small donation that will go to help Katie and her family.  This image was designed by Laurie Wilson that Clear Dollar Stamps has donated.

Stamp:  Sew Grateful set donated by CDS

Ink:  Baja Breeze

Paper:  CC Material Girl, Cottonball White (CDS), Cherry Go Round (CDS)

Accessories:  Copics, sponge, button, brown thread, blue ricrac, measuring tape ribbon, silver pen

Now head on over to JAK'S blog to donate!

MFT Sketch

I had a bit of time this morning, so I grabbed out this set from My Favorite Things and put this together for the MFT Sketch challenge this week.

 I used the Tweeny Tween Rock On set, and I paper pieced her bean bag chair.  I'm also have a ton of fun with my air compressor, hehe.

 Stamps:  Tweeny Tween Rock On

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Bubble Gum (CDS), Cottonball White (CDS), unknown dp

Accessories:  Copics, air brush system, Oval Nestabilties, Large Scallop Die-namics (MFT)

Be sure to come back tomorrow for a special post for a special person!  You won't want to miss your chance to really help out a deserving family!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #21 -- Love is Sweet

It's the first Friday of the month, and that means a new challenge over at Clearly iStamp for the Clearly Inspired Challenges!  This month the theme is:

Love is Sweet

It's time to start getting all of those Valentine's cards in order, so this little lovely fit right in.  I used a new set from Clear Dollar Stamps called Loving Critters along with some Basic Grey Sugar Rush paper (it's still one of my favorites).

 It's easy to play along in the challenge.  All you have to do is make something following the theme with your Clear Dollar Stamps.  Don't have any?  That's not a problem either, because CDS is providing a FREEBIE Digi for you to play with so that you can join in the fun.  How easy is that?!  Head on over to Clearly iStamp to check out the post!

Stamps:  Loving Critters

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Cottonball White (CDS), BG Sugar Rush

Accessories:  Copics, Budding Lilac ribbon (CDS), Maya Road heart stick pin, buttons, Labels 12 Nestabilities, dimensionals

So head on over and join in the fun!  I can't wait to see what you create!

Tea to say Thanks

I mentioned the other day how my man gave me an air compressor for Christmas, well. . .this is the first thing I've used it on!  I actually really love how it turned out!  I colored the image as usual, and then air brushed the background with  a couple of different colors.  I made this using the sketch from Truly Scrumptious, and the 'anything goes' challenge over at Fab 'n Funky.

The image is from a digital set called Eclectic Teapots from Clear Dollar Stamps.  That fat cat just cracks me up, and he made me think of Garfield, lol, so I had to color him orange and yellow.

 I think the sentiment is pretty sweet too, so I made the inside a teabag holder.  A great little 'thank you' for a tea lover.

Stamps/Images:  Eclectic Teapots

Paper:  Fresh Papaya (CDS), Tangelo Smoothie (CDS), Cottonball White (CDS), Pebbles Treehous dp

Copics:  B04, B06, Y17, YR07

Accessories:  Copic Air Brush system, Raging River ribbon (CDS), Labels 12 Nestabilities, scallop edge punch

Be sure to come back tomorrow to hear about the new Clearly Inspired Challenge for the month of January!

Blog Hop Winners!

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A Couple of Challenges

Good Wednesday morning to you all!  I'm feeling much better today. . .it might have something to do with the fact that the gift my man got me for Christmas (an air compressor!) arrived at my door yesterday, hehe.  That man is so good to me!  Well, that's part of it, but I really am starting feel human again.  

Here's a new creation (no airbrushing to show you yet).  I made this using the Mojo Monday sketch and the Simon Says 'new beginnings' challenge.  My mom needed a gift card holder for a shower she's attending this weekend, so I altered one for her using a new set from Clear Dollar Stamps called Baby Bundle.  It also uses the new Tabs & Tags Dies too!

I had picked up some GC holders on uber clearance at our local hobby store, because I see clearance and automatically think, 'I can alter that,' lol.

Stamps:  Baby Bundle

Ink:  Apricot Appeal (SU), Pretty in Pink (SU), Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Cottonball White (CDS), BG Sugar Rush

Accessories:  Tabs & Tags Die (CDS), pink rhinestones, pink ribbon, circle cutter, dimensionals, GC holder

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hopefully I'll have some time to airbrush some stuff and show you later :D

A Card for Katie

I made this card for Katie.  Katie is a sweet wife, mother, designer, and friend.  If you don't know her, go check her out and read about her journey.  She was just recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Gastric Cancer.  I 'met' Katie through blogland and the Clear Dollar Stamps Design Team about a year and a half ago.  She has been the CDS Design Team Leader for a while now too.  Her posts and cards always make me smile and inspire me, and her emails and comments always make me laugh.  

Over at Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp, we've decided to do a card drive for Katie.  We are hoping that our creations can lift her spirits and give her a smile every time she receives one.  I decided to use this new stamp called Heart Hugs, because it was just too perfect not to use.  Getting a handmade card is like getting a heart hug, especially when it was specifically made.

And of course, teddy bears make me think of comfort.

 Stamps:  Heart Hugs (CDS)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Soft Mint (CDS), Sweet Cheeks (CDS), Cottonball White (CDS)

Accessories:  Copics, Tags Trio Nestabilities, Heart Die, Swiss Dots embossing folder, Turquoise Gem ribbon (CDS), turquoise button (SU), sewing machine, sponge

Go check out the post at Clearly iStamp.  If it's not up yet, be sure to head back over there to get the details!

Friday Sketchers

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I'm still feeling a bit yucky, and I spent most of the day sleeping yesterday, but I did manage to get a card made. This card uses a digital image from Clear Dollar Stamps called Raccoon Friends.  I used the sketch from Friday Sketchers and some Basic Gray Olivia paper.  I think those little raccoons are just too cute.

Images:  Raccoon Friends

Paper:  Cottonball White (CDS), BG Olivia dp

Copics:  RV000, R20, R32, R37, BG72, BG75, YG03

Accessories:  buttons, Large Scallop Die-namics (MFT)

The hubs heads back to work tomorrow, so hopefully I'll feel better by then.  We also have to start back with school tomorrow. . .I know the kids are dreading it. . .heck, I could use another week off, haha ;D

A Stamp Something Challenge

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I'm home sick, so naturally what heals an ailment. . .crafting, lol. I can't seem to shake the yuckies, so I closed myself in my 'craft cave' and made a few things. I made this for the Stamp Something 'glitter' challenge. I used a new release from Clear Dollar Stamps called Loving Critters. I stamped my image right onto the patterned paper, and colored him with Prismacolor Pencils & gamsol. I think I like the effect.

I did cut stamp and cut out the balloon from patterned paper.

Stamps: Loving Critters

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Cottonball White, Echo Park - Wintertime dp

Accessories: Prismacolor & gamsol, ticket punch, brown candy dots, Star Dust Stickles

Let's see if I have anymore energy for more crafting or if a nap is in my future ;)

January 1st CDS Blog Hop!

Happy New Year!!!

It's obviously the first day of a new year and what better way to celebrate than to have a Blog Hop! Over at Clear Dollar Stamps we are celebrating the release of some awesome new sets that coordinate with an awesome new set of Dies! You should have made your way to my blog from Laurie's blog, but if you just stumbled onto mine you're definitely going to want to start at the beginning. You don't to miss a thing, because there are prizes to be won and you have 3 days to do it! So head back over to Lori's Clearly iStamp blog so that you don't miss a chance at the amazing prize!

The new Die set is called Tabs & Tags Die, and it has 2 really wonderful sets that coordinate with it! This first sample I'm showing you using the Tabs & Tags Additions, which is a set of 10 stamps for only $14.99. I used a couple of extra little stamps (Curved Sentiments & Year Round Bitties) to go with it to make this adorable tag.
Wouldn't this be a fun way to doll up a onesie for a new mommy?!

Stamps: Tabs & Tags Additions, Curved Sentiments, Year Round Bitties

Ink: Lime Juice (CDS), Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Cottonball White (CDS)

Copics: Y00, C1, Y17, G21

Accessories: Tabs & Tags Die, dimensionals, jute

The second set that coordinates with the Die set is called Tabs & Tags, which is a set of 28 for ONLY $9.99. . .WOWZA! Ya kinda just can't pass that up! I made this fun Valentine's card, since it's just around the corner :D

Don't the dies just layer so beautifully?!

Stamps: Tabs & Tags

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cherry Go Round (CDS), Sage Shadow (SU), Vintage Photo Distress ink

Paper: Cherry Go Round (CDS), Vanilla (CDS), My Mind's Eye dp

Accessories: Tabs & Tags Dies, ribbon, sponge, buttons, clear laquer

Now you're probably wondering how you could possibly win the fantastic prize that CDS is offering during this Blog Hop, well. . .it's so easy! All you have to do is visit all of the blogs in the hop and be sure to make comments at every stop. There will be 3 random winners that will be chosen from 3 random comments throughout all of the blogs in the hop. You have 3 days to complete the hop, so go get to hoppin'! Your next stop in the hop is to head over to Jasmin's blog!

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek Day 3

We are at Day 3 of the Clear Dollar Stamps sneak peeks! I may not be expecting any babies, but I know lots who are. . .a few of those are family (giddy with excitement)! This set called Baby Bundle is a great set to make quick cards, as it has all solid images. The set comes with 11 stamps for only $9.99. I love the fun bold images in this set!

Stamps: Baby Bundle

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Fresh Papaya (CDS), Spring Leaf (CDS), Pucker Up (CDS), Wild Huckleberry (CDS), Tropical Mist (CDS), Wild Ginger (CDS)

Paper: Cottonball White (CDS), Fresh Papaya (CDS)

Accessories: dimensionals

As you can see I was able to use a lot of the fun ink colors that Clear Dollar Stamps has to offer. I love things to match, and their line of ink, paper, & ribbon ALL matches!

Go check out Lori's blog to see the full set, and then check out the rest of the DT's blogs (links in my sidebar) for more eye candy! Come back for a real treat tomorrow!