Living in the Wild Wild West

Here is my final post of the day, and it was for the final challenge for VSN over at Splitcoaststampers.  The challenge was to be inspired by that song from the 80's called Living in the Wild Wild West.  The twist was to use gingham somewhere on the card.  I chose to use the verse '47 heartbeats beating like a drum'.  I used 2 different Paper Smooches sets to achieve this card.  I am so pleased with the results.  

I obviously took the nut from Falling For You and cut off the nut part to make the drums.  The drum sticks and squirrel came from Hang Ups.  The sketch came from Deconstructed Sketch.

 Here is a peek at the inside.

Stamps:  Falling For You, Hang Ups

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CC Odds & Ends, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, CDS mini sparkle pearls, Labels 17 Nestabilities, green gingham ribbon, dimensionals, red Spica pen

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Bring on the Clowns

I'm not a clown fan, but the clowns at a rodeo obviously serve a purpose.  This is my 3rd card for the VSN over at Splitcoaststampers.  The theme for this VSN was the Rodeo, and this particular challenge was Bring on the Clowns.  Now, you didn't have to have a clown.  You simply had to use 4 bright colors and something that pops up.  I decided to get creative and come up with a clown of my own, hehe.

I used 3 different Paper Smooches sets to acquire this darling little clown card.  The main image is the monster from Falling For You.  I simply cut off one of his horns and then painted his lips red.  His puffy hair came from the set Spiffy Scooters.  That is one of the things I love most about Paper Smooches. . .all of the sets combine so well :)  The sentiment is from the Sentiment Sampler set.

Stamps:  Falling For You, Spiffy Scooters, Sentiment Sampler

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Ridinghood Red

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, BG Lime Rickey

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, Scalloped Pennants & Circle Nestabilities, blue button, yellow Baker's Twine, sponge, dimensionals, black pen, yellow ribbon

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In the Clouds

Here is my second post of the day for the VSN challenges over at Splitcoaststampers.  I used one of my new Taylored Expressions sets called In the Clouds.  The challenge was called The Queen's Wave, and you were to use something that can wave.  My 'something' was the banner behind the blimp.  I also used the Paper Sundaes challenge of Clouds and Skies.

Stamps:  In the Clouds

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake

Paper:  July TE KI Kit, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  Copics, TE Clouds dies & plate, MFT Grass Die-namics, Lime Twist Baker's Twine, Atyou Spica pens, Peacock Liquid Pearls

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Happy Birthday Banner

This weekend was a fun one for stamping.  Although we've been extremely busy, my husband was so sweet to let me craft 'til my little heart was content!  This is the first of a few cards I'll post today, because this weekend marked a Splitcoaststampers Mini VSN (Virtual Stamp Night).  I love those!  

This card was for the first VSN challenge called The Grand Entry.  We were to use pennants or flags on our card, and my new CDS stamp called Birthday Party was perfect!  I also used the sketch from Clean and Simple :)

Stamps:  Birthday Party

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo distress ink

Paper:  June TE KI kit, parchment

Copics:  R02, R05, YG03, RV11

Accessories:  sponge, cream brads

There are more posts to come!

You Lift Me Up!

Yay, it's Friday!  I'm not sure why I'm so excited about the weekend, but I am.  The kids have been doing school all week, which means that we are back to the usual grind around here.  I don't mind. . .in fact, I'm pretty excited about this school year.  Each year since we've started, we've developed new routines, and we begin feeling more confident with each passing school year.  

The card I made today was made using the Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge.  You have until Thursday, August 11th to play so why not join the fun?!  Taylor offers a great prize incentive :D

My bff, Christi, sent me this fun set in the mail. . .one I've wanted for quite a while.  We like to send each other our gently used sets to spread the love around. . .it's a total win-win.  This set is called Cuppie Love Scenes.  I combined it with my July TE Key Ingredients Kit.

Stamps:  Cuppie Love Scenes

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Paper:  July TE KI Kit, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, MFT Grass Die-namics, Circle Nestabilities, TE Cloud Duo Die, dimensionals, brown thread, sponge, Lime Twist Baker's Twine

Thanks for stopping by today!

Birthday Fishes

I figured I had a bit of time yesterday while my husband relaxed (it was his birthday), so I was inspired to make another birthday card.  I decided to whip out one of my Paper Smooches sets called Birthday Buddies to join in the Sparks Challenge again.  There is still time for you to take part too!  The challenge was to use one of the July Cool Shades combos or the July Designer Drafts to make your card.  I followed one of the sketches.

Stamps:  Birthday Buddies

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  SU Sahara Sand, MME Gertie, MME Mabel, parchment

Accessories:  white & peacock Liquid Pearls, dimensionals, black marker

Right now Paper Smooches is having a blog hop for their new releases!  So head HERE to join in the fun!  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday to my Man!

Today is my husband's birthday, and there is a lot to do today!  I have to get ready for the day, make a homemade carrot cake, then prepare to bring Chik-fil-a to my man for lunch.  I used a couple of different challenges to make this card that I am giving him.  I know it isn't exactly a birthday card, but he'll get the point.

The sketch is from Taylored Expressions, and the color combo is from the Colour Q.  I didn't have the exact colors, but I came as close as I could (Early Espresso, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, & White).  The stamp is from the uber adorable set called Boob Tubes from Paper Smooches.

Stamps:  Boob Tubes

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Soft Suede, SU Cameo Coral

Paper:  SU Taken With Teal, CDS Cottonball White, SU Cameo Coral, BG Hopscotch dp

Accessories:  Copics, Soft Suede ribbon, Retro Circles embossing folder, Circle Nestabilities, dimensionals, Espresso dimensional pearls

Thanks for stopping by!

Teacher Treat

Today is Tuesday Tutorial day over at Clearly iStamp, and our regular tutorial maker isn't feeling so well.  I was asked to fill in for her while she gets better, so I humbly said sure.  It is my opinion that Lisa is a tutorial master, so bear with me while I try to fill her big shoes for the day. 

We started school this week in the our house, and since school is just around the corner for public and private schools, I thought a Teacher Treat would be in order.  Head on over to Clearly iStamp if you would like to see how I made this Teacher Treat :)

Gel-a-tins: Witchy Poo

There are going to be some new sets coming out from Gel-a-tins just in time for Halloween!  I'm showing you a couple of samples from the new set Witchy Poo.  The set isn't quite available yet, but these should wet your appetite.

My first card is all black and white with some distressing.  I love how this new set has so many cute images. . .you could really go crazy making your dp if you wanted.  

 Stamps:  Witchy Poo

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento London Fog, Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:  SU dp, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  black embossing powder, CDS Designer Label Die, silver brads

The next one is a fun haunted scene.  I airbrushed the moon and sky using masking, and then stamped that amazing haunted house over the top.

Stamps:  Witchy Poo

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CDS Worn Parchment, CDS Cottonball White

Copics:  B95, B97, YR31, YR21

Accessories:  Square Nestabilities, airbrush, circle punch, yellow ribbon, Halloween button, navy wire, TE Woodgrain Impression plate

There is always lots to see. . .every day over at the Gel-a-tins blog.  Stop by and see what the DT has been up to.  You'll get lots of great ideas and you'll see all that Gel-a-tins has to offer!

Love You Bunches

I had a customer request the other day, and I always love the challenge.  The disappointment comes, when they aren't as fond of it as you are.  She has asked for 4 leaf clovers and the sentiment to read 'Love you Bunches'.  I had a clover from this Clear Dollar Stamps set called Year Round Bitties, and the 'Love you' sentiment came from a set called Lovely Women.  Obviously the 'bunches' was made from fabric stickers.  I had used my May TE KI Kit from Taylored Expressions to make this one.  In the end the customer was happy to take it, but she didn't like all the purple :(

Stamps:  Year Round Bitties, Lovely Women

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  May TE KI Kit, Cottonball White

Accessories:  Copics (RV63, RV66, YG03, YG07), May TE KI Kit, dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!

And the winners are...

Our winners are...

From Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp - Kelly from Scrapbooking, Card Making, Altering Items and Having Fun!

From Jerusha's blog, I Love Paper Crafting - Nikki from Graphix and Designs.

Taylored Expressions July Blog Hop

It's Taylored Expressions Blog Hop time!  I love this time of month. . .an opportunity to gather with fellow TE lovers and share some TE goodness!  This month the theme is:

Sending You Sunshine

I had some fun with this theme as I broke out my Beach Bum Cuppie set from Taylored Expressions!

Stamps:  Beach Bum

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Crumb Cake, CDS Fresh Papaya, CDS Tempting Turquoise, CDS Deep Sea, CDS Spring Leaf, CDS Wild Ginger

Paper:  CDS Worn Parchment, unknown blue & yellow, OA Fly a Kite

Accessories:  Copics, sponge, buttons, Double Ended Tag Nestabilities, circle cutter, MFT Wave Die-namics

As you can see, I had some fun giving Cuppie a beach scene to play in.  I actually ended up making the sunrays from the palm tree leaves.  Oh, to be on the beach. . .

Well, there is a lot more to see, so you may want to make your way through the hop!

CDS Blog Hop: Summertime

Welcome to the Clear Dollar Stamps Monthly Blog Hop!  This month's theme is 

Summertime

You should have made your way here from Lorie's blog.  If not, why not start at the beginning, which is Lori's blog: Clearly iStamp.  You're sure to be inspired by all of the wonderful projects that the CDS Design Team (both stamp and digi) have made for this fun hop!

For the summertime theme all I could think of was ice cream, hehe.  Of course, I love ice cream any time of year, but it is always summer that makes me think of being a kid at the pool and walking across the street at breaks to my hometown's ice cream shop, The Cone Corner.  It's no longer there, but I sure did love that place.  I used a couple of new releases from CDS for my card: Ice Cream Cone, and Happy Birthday (both are single stamps). 

Stamps:  Ice Cream Cone & Happy Birthday

Paper:  CDS Worn Parchment, CDS Cottonball White

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copics, black marker, red brads, dimensionals

I also made this card for the CAS-ual Friday challenge, which was to use sweets or treats!

These monthly hops that CDS does every 3rd Sunday are great, because as you hop and leave comments, you increase your chances at winning some prizes.  Who doesn't love prizes?!  Now hop on over to sweet Barb's blog for some more summertime inspiration!

Clearly Inspired Challenge #32

It's color challenge time over at Clearly iStamp for the Clearly Inspired Challenges!  

These are the Clear Dollar Stamps colors, but you don't have to use those exact colors.  We just ask that you use similar colors :)  I used a new release called Numbers 6:24-26 along with an oldie but goodie called Bold Bouquets.  I just love how it turned out!

Stamps:  Numbers 6:24-26, Bold Bouquet

Ink:  CDS Hot Cocoa, CDS Tempting Turquoise, CDS Wild Ginger, CDS Lime Juice

Paper:  CDS Mud Pie, CDS Lime Juice, CDS Cottonball White, CDS Wild Ginger

Accessories:  CDS Tempting Turquoise ribbon, dimensionals, sponge, Espresso liquid pearls, Victoria embossing folders

Head on over to the Clearly iStamp to check out the challenge and the rest of the DT's creations to inspire.  We would love to see what you make and give you an opportunity to win some prizes!

You're Special

Since it's summer, I've had a bit more time on my hands and my arm is getting better day by day.  I sat in the 'craft cave' and just wanted to create something today, and this is what I came up with.  I made it for the Anything Goes challenge going on over at Simon Says.  It uses a couple of my Paper Smooches sets: Spiffy Scooters & Sentiment Sampler.  There is really no other rhyme or reason. . .and sometimes just going with it is what it's all about.

Stamps:  Spiffy Scooter, Sentiment Sampler

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  BG Wander, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  Copics, dimensionals, red button, twine

Thanks for stopping by!