CDS Product Parade Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Clear Dollar Stamps Product Parade!  Everything you saw yesterday, and everything you see today is available to purchase right now.  Let's get to it.

The first set I'll show you is called Christian Friendship.  It's a set of 15 different sentiments; all wonderful for so many different cards and projects.  I paired mine up with a favorite called Bold Bouquet. . .love this set too.  I think they make great friends ;)

 Stamps:  Christian Friendship, Bold Bouquet

Ink:  CDS Wild Huckleberry, CDS Ripe Olive, SU Pretty in Pink, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CDS Pretty Porcelain, CDS Cottonball White, BG Hello Luscious

Accessories:  BG buttons, dimensionals

This next set has an adorable little bunny and his birdie friend, and this set is called Snow Friends.  What a great winter set of 9 stamps!

 Stamps:  Snow Friends

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Echo Park Wintertime, CDS Cottonball White, unknown blue

Copics:  BG53, BG70, BG72, R20, R32, T1, & airbrush

Accessories:  Oval Nestabilities, snowflake brads, Snowflakes Die-namics, Red Spica pen, Heart Die, tiny twinkles, red ribbon, scallop border punch

I love this next set called Windowbox Wishes.  I had so much fun designing the layout for this fun scene.  If you'd like to know how I did it, stay tuned to the Clearly iStamp blog for the Tuesday Tutorial ;)

 Stamps:  Windowbox Wishes

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Crumb Cake

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, CC Mitten Weather, unknown brown

Copics:  R37, C1, C3, C5, C7, E43, E44, YR07, Y26, Y28, BG23, E87, YG63, YG67

Accessories:  sponge, dimensionals, toule, white gel pen

I hope you've enjoyed Day 2 of the CDS Product Parade.  There is still lots to see from the rest of the DT (links in my sidebar), plus more to see if you missed yesterday's samples.  Clearly iStamp shows off all fo the sets as well, and you can buy it all right now over at the Clear Dollar Stamps store!  Tomorrow is another day :D

CDS Product Parade Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of the Clear Dollar Stamps Product Parade!  This is the time where the DT shows you the some different ways to use the newest releases from Clear Dollar Stamps.  The best part about it all is that, you can order everything RIGHT NOW!  You don't have to wait!

The first set I'm going to show you is called Antique Ornaments.  It has 3 different gorgeous ornaments along with a couple of sentiments to use.  The DT has made some amazing samples showing off all 3 of the different ornaments, so be sure to check them all out (links in my sidebar).  I used the pretty bird.  This set reminds me of the delicate ornaments that my grandparents had on the tree at Christmas time.  They were so vibrant in color and seemed so delicate to the touch.

 Stamps:  Antique Ornaments

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CC Mitten Weather, buttercream

Copics:  R27, R29, RV63, RV66, G24, G28, E41, E42, E43, E44, & airbrush

Accessories:  Bisque Liquid Pearls, CDS Spruce Needle ribbon, Star Dust Gelly Roll pen

This next set is called Christmas Inchies.  I know there are a lot of you out there that LOVE the idea of inchies. . .well you're in luck with this set!  I decided to show off these adorable inchies by making some gift tags with them.

Stamps:  Christmas Inchies

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  BG Sweet Threads, CDS Cottonball White

Copics:  V06, V09, RV55, RV63, YG03, BG70, BG53, & airbrush

Accessories:  tags, twine, Grommet Tags Nestabilities, Mint Liquid Pearls

Here is another great sentiment to start making those Christmas cards.  This single stamp is called Celebrate the Reason.  These single sets are fantastic for making quick and easy holiday cards.

Stamps:  Celebrate the Reason

Ink:  CDS Red Velvet Cake, SU Crumb Cake

Paper:  BG Jovial, buttercream, CDS Night Eclipse, CDS Red Velvet Cake

Accessories:  sponge, Cream Viva Pearl Pen, poinsettia cut out, Labels 2 Nestabilities

 My next card uses a single stamp being released as well as an older release.  The single stamp is 'Jesus is the best gift of all'.  The older release is the Our Savior's Birth set.  I think they compliment each other quite nicely :)

 Stamps:  Jesus is the best gift of all, Our Savior's Birth

Ink:  CDS Hot Cocoa, CDS Fresh Papaya, CDS Pucker Up, SU Crumb Cake, SU Bermuda Bay

Paper:  BG Jovial, CDS Worn Parchment, buttercream, gold

Accessories:  Circle & Pinked Circle Nestabilities, sponge, TE Seeing Stars Die, TCP Easy Rosette Die, Cream Viva Pearl Pen

I love the little scene of this next set; Little Bethlehem.  I imagine that the sky was somewhat dark except for the brightness of the one star, the night our Savior was born.  I enjoyed making this card so much, and I know that the rest of the DT has done some great stuff with it as well.

 Stamps:  Little Bethlehem

Ink:  Black Soot Distressing Ink, Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Craft White

Paper:  CDS Night Eclipse, buttercream, BG Jovial

Copics:  YG91, YG95, E31, E33, E42, E43, E44, E13, E15

Accessories:  jute, white gel pen, Star Dust Gelly pen, dimensionals, distressor

The final sample I'm showing you using the set Poinsettia Joy.  I love that big beautiful poinsettia, and it was so easy to color.  Imagine the possibilities with this one!  I decided that non-traditional colors were the way to go with this.  

Stamps:  Poinsettia Joy

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Flamingo Bazzill, MME Life of the Party, CDS Cottonball White

Copics:  R20, R22, YG03, YG95, E41, E42

Accessories:  Bisque Liquid Pearls, Melon Spice Spica Pen, Lime Twist twine, Scalloped Square Nestabilities

I hope you've enjoyed the samples I showed you from Day 1 of the CDS Product Parade.  Be sure to check out all of the great stuff the rest of the DT has made for today (links in my sidebar), and check out Lori's blog; Clearly iStamp.  Come back tomorrow for Day 2.

Autumn Birthday

Happy Tuesday!  We are finally feeling the crisp coolness of Fall around here.  I sat out at the ballpark watching my oldest play ball until 10 p.m., and it definitely got pretty chilly.  That being said, I'm finally a bit more inspired to make some Fall cards.  I made this one for the Stamps R Us challenge.

I used a July release from Clear Dollar Stamps called Birthday Blessings Oval that matches perfectly with the Elegant Accents Die.  The little pumpkins are from the Year Round Bitties set. . .good for just about everything!

Stamps:  Birthday Blessings Oval, Year Round Bitties

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CDS Spring Leaf

Paper:  TE September KI Kit

Copics:  YR14, E08, E44, YG67

Accessories:  sponge, CDS Elegant Accents Die, button, twine, rust ribbon, dimensionals

Tonight is another long one at the ball park; concessions from 5-10 p.m. while my daughter has a game in the middle of that.  I'll be doing lots of running between the two.  I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday, and thanks for stopping by!

Gel-a-tins: Happy Halloween

Do you have all of your cards made for Halloween?  Gel-a-tins is having a fun new challenge to start off the month.  Go check it out HERE at their blog!  All you have to do is make a Halloween themed project using your Gel-a-tins stamps to win the prize!

I used an image from the set being given away to make this fun card.  You can read more about it at the Gel-a-tins blog.

Stamps:  Happy Halloween

Ink:  Craft White, Black Soot distress ink

Paper:  SU Not Quite Navy, CDS Cottonball White, MME Gertie

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, circle nestabilities, corner chomper, white embossing powder, white liquid pearls

Clearly Inspired Challenge #37

It's sketch time for the Clearly Inspired Challenge, friends!  I love a good sketch, and over at Clearly iStamp they are having a sketch challenge. As always, there are prizes to be won, so you don't want to miss out!

I used an older set from Clear Dollar Stamps called Spider Greetings.  That little spider is just too cute, so I think this card will make a great one for my niece's birthday.

Stamps:  Spider Greetings

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  unknown gray, MME Mischievous, buttercream

Copics:  T1, T3, T5, T7, B00, YR14

Accessories:  twill ribbon, dimensionals, sponge

Thanks for stopping by. . .be sure to head over to Clearly iStamp to see the rest of the DT's creations and to see the October featured digi :D

MFT Sketch #39

It's been a few days since I've posted anything, but I assure you I am hard at work creating, hehe.  This morning I'm showing you a card made for the My Favorite Things sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  I tweaked it a bit, but it's still pretty much the same.  It uses 

Stamps:  Baby Bundle (MFT)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  OA Thrift Shop, CDS Night Eclipse, buttercream

Accessories:  scalloped circle punch, pearl flourishes, pearls, sponge, twill ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge

We had an amazing evening last night with nothing to do, but just hang out.  I LOVE nights like that!  We usually end up all cooking together, playing games, eating popcorn, and staying up late.  After the kids go to bed, then the hubs and I will usually watch a movie.  Last night was the kind of night I live for. . .perfect!

It's a new morning, bringing on new responsibilities.  The yard needs some love as does the house, so we are all pitching in.  Before I get too crazy into the house cleaning I wanted to share a card with you.  There is a new Sparks Challenge going on over at the new Paper Smooches Challenge blog!  It's the most adorable inspiration. . .a baby onesie!  You MUST go check it out.  I was inspired by the ruffles and the colors. . .gorgeous!

I used one of my favorite Paper Smooches sets:  Spiffy Scooters.  I've made so many cards with that set, that I lost count.  My flower ribbon was originally white, but I used my trusty airbrush system with RV29 Copic to make it match my scooter.

Stamps:  Spiffy Scooters

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CDS Lime Juice

Paper:  CDS Worn Parchment, CDS Cottonball White

Copics:  RV14, RV29, T1, T3, T5

Accessories:  white flower ribbon, CDS Lime Juice Twill ribbon, corner rounder, Yellow Liquid Pearls, white gel pen

Be sure to check out the challenge, because Kim offers up some amazing prizes to the winners.  Plus, she is having a DT call right now :D

Taylored Expressions Sketch 147

Yay for Fridays!  Because today is Friday, I have a Taylored Expressions Sketch for you!  Who wouldn't love that?!  Go check it out over at Splitcoaststampers.

I couldn't wait to get my new Moka Tabitha from Taylored Expressions all inked up for this sketch.  The Moka collection is so sweet, and is quickly becoming one of my favorite lines.

I like to be a bit different, so I colored her hair with some blue. . .I LOVE how it turned out.  The paper is from the MME Mischievous line.

 Stamps:  Moka Tabitha

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CDS Worn Parchment, buttercream, MME Mishievous

Copics:  B00, E00, E02, T1, T3, T5, T7, E08, E43, E44, E81

Accessories:  TE Tiny Toppers Die, SU Dusty Durango ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, sponge

Check out the challenge details:

1. Create a card using the sketch as inspiration. Feel free to switch up the shape or size of your card. As long as your project follows the general sketch, you’re good to go! You may play as many times as you want. Each upload will be entered into our weekly drawing, so the more you create - the better chance you have of winning the PRIZE!

2. Upload your project to Splitcoaststampers before 8pm PST on Thursday, October 13th using keyword TESC147. Feel free to come back to the thread and link your creation, however, make sure you’ve uploaded it using the correct keyword as that’s how we’ll choose the winner.

3. You’re not required to use TE Stamps on your project, but I love it when you do! And if you’re drawn as our weekly winner and you’ve used TE Stamps on your project you’ll get a little sumpin’ sumpin’ extra!

Now check out what the rest of the Sketch Crew came up with:

Cassie Trask (me)
Jami Sibley

Lisa Hjulberg

Lori Craig

Margie Cortina

Monika Davis

Taylor VanBruggen

Tracy Clemente

Guest Stamper: Bonnie, Michelle

I can't wait to see what you come up with :D

We have a winner. . .

And the winner of a $25 gift certificate for digital images is...

Elaine Sauer who was randomly chosen from Trudy's blog.

Taylored Expressions September Blog Hop

Happy Birthday Birth Day!  That is the theme for this month's hop for Taylored Expressions!  I chose Birthday, but as you all know, Taylor just had her sweet baby girl so that is why the theme was also Birth Day.  Congratulations, Taylor, she is beautiful!

*I just realized that I made this card for the hop, but forgot that it should have been made with a set that is older than 3 months old. . .dog gone. . .my mistake!*

I used a new release from Taylored Expressions called Build a Treat, along with 2 new dies called Build a Treat Tops & Bottoms Die and Tiny Toppers Die.

Stamps:  Build a Treat

Ink:  SU Crumb Cake, SU Rich Razzleberry, SU Bermuda Bay, SU Certainly Celery, SU Apricot Appeal, SU Cameo Coral, SU Rose Red

Paper:  CDS Worn Parchment, EP Happy Days, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  Build a Treat Tops & Bottoms Die, Tiny Toppers Die, SU Bermuda Bay ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, dimensionals, corner rounder

Even though I should have used something older, I hope you enjoyed the creation.  So, I'm sure you want to see all of the rest of the hopping goodness out there.  Here is the list of the participants.  Have fun hopping!

Gel-a-tins: Happy Halloween

Hey, hey, everyone!  I have another Halloween card to show off using a new Gel-a-tins set called Happy Halloween.  Head on over to the blog to see the post, and to be even more inspired by all of the great creations made by the Gel-atinas!

Stamps:  Happy Halloween

Ink:  SU Tangerine Tango, SU Pumpkin Pie, Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Crumb Cake

Paper:  BG Green at Heart, buttercream

Accessories:  MFT Rolled Rose Die-namics, black ribbon, staples, sponge, orange button, black felt

Thanks for stopping by today!

Clear Dollar Stamps Sunday Blog Hop!

It's the 3rd Sunday of the month. . .(where are the months going?!)!  That makes it time for the Clear Dollar Stamps Sunday Blog Hop!  You should have come from the uber talented Trudy's blog, but if not why not start at Lori's blog so you don't miss a thing.

This month we were challenged to use the newest colors to the CDS family of the Coordinating Collection.

Don't those colors look devine?!  I pulled out my Blooming Bouquet Die from CDS and made my own bloom with it.  I love the colors all together, and I love how my card turned out.  It also uses a July release single stamp:  Memories.

I'm also quite in LOVE with the new Viva Pearl Pens that were just released in the CDS store as well.  They are AMAZING!  I bought a couple of colors just to try them out, and as soon as I did I had to buy more.  They are flawless to use and simply beautiful!

Stamps:  Memories

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, CDS Berry Blast, CDS Orange Whip, CDS Kiwi Delight

Accessories:  CDS Blooming Bouquet Die, circle punch, glossy glaze, CDS Kiwi Delight ribbon, Magenta Viva Pearl Pens, Ornamental Iron embossing folder

the die used:

Now that you've been here, you'll want to head on over to the amazing Linda's blog for more color inspiration!  Be sure to leave comments along the way so that you have the chance to win the awesome prize that Clear Dollar Stamps is giving away :D

Clearly Inspired Challenge #36 -- Glitter

Happy Friday, my friends!  It's the 3rd Friday of the month, which means it's time for a new Clearly Inspired Challenge over at Clearly iStamp!  This challenge is a glitter challenge.  Use glitter on your project :D

I used a July release from Clear Dollar Stamps called Leaf Hellos.  Fall is here. . .even if it doesn't feel like it, haha.  I used both my Copics & airbrush, as well as my my watercolors for this project.  I'm also entering this card into the Friday Mashup Challenge, which is an Autumn challenge.  Go check out what their dt has done :)

 Stamps:  Leaf Hellos

Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:  MME Gertie, CDS Heavy Watercolor paper

Copics:  BG23 & E49 with airbrush

Tombows:  946-Wild Ginger & aquabrush

Accessories:  Labels 4 Nestabilities, CDS Elegant Accents Border Die, Worn Parchment Baker's Twine, dimensionals, pearl pen, Star Dust Stickles, black embossing powder

Here is a closer look:

I really like how this one turned out. . .maybe it's just how it makes me feel.  You know. . .ready for fall.  The colors help, and that leaf is divine.  Go check out the challenge and what the rest of the DT did to inspire you. I can't wait to see what you make!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge

I have just gotten done with our daily devotion in which we stood outside and basked in God's glories.  Wow, it's amazing how wonderful it feels to know that it was all created by our Creator and we get to enjoy it.

Today's card was made for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge.  There are some great prizes, so you should give a shot!  It was a picture inspiration, so I used the colors to make this card.  What could be cuter than some adorable pink squirrel girlfriends just hanging out?!  :)  This card uses the Hang Ups & Sentiment Sampler sets.

 Stamps:  Hang Ups & Sentiment Sampler

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  BG Sweet Threads, unknown Bazzill pink, buttercream

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, Circle Nestabilities, prima flowers, green brad, pink ribbon

Here is a peek at the inside.

So there you have it.  You really should go check out the challenge. . .the inspiration picture is beautiful!

Emboss Resist Tutorial over at Clearly iStamp

Head on over to Clearly iStamp to see how I made this card :)