Sneak Peeks Last Day

Kisses and Cookies January SOM Preview

This set is just the cutest and so versatile. I used it to make little 3" note cards for my husband. I always put notes around the house for him to find on Valentines Day. So this set worked perfect for this. I made them Quick and Easy. I can write my little personal note inside.

So onto Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks
Last Day
You can buy RIGHT NOW (early because of the holiday)! Yay.
Also for a limited time, you can purchase previous Stamp Of The Month sets.
Go Check out What's new in January

ROMANS 12:2
BILLY BLASTS OFF
TOYBOX TIME
JANUARY STAMP OF THE MONTH KISSES AND COOKIES (free with $50 purchase)

You can see the stamp sets on Lori's blog.
Check out these beautiful samples by the talented Design Team:

Angela
Candy
Cassie
Katie
Kim
Laurie
Linda A
Nancy
Sarah
Shawne
Stacy
Tori
Tricia
Trudy
Wendy

Wishing you a wonderful and safe New Years Eve.

Sneak Peeks Day Three

Good afternoon. I am busily trying to get my things done. Just like you I am sure. Please have a safe New Years Eve tomorrow.

You can visit Lori's blog for today's sneak peeks in their full sets. Some great ones for sure!!! Check it out.

Enjoy your day!

Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday Challenge #74

Aaaaa---rrrrreeee th- the-there any b-b-b-b-bears? Asks this sweet little bunny from deep in the forest? No, sweet little bunny, it's clear you can pop your head up. Oh you are a cute little bunny. As he turned around and hopped away into the forest I saw his tail twitch to wish me a "Hoppy Day". Yes, it is another teapot party. I am late, because I was baking a pecan pie to bring to the teaparty to go with Sabrina's clove ham. mmmmmmmmmmmmmm....can't you just smell it. We are in the forest today having a yummy meal. Come see teapot tuesday #74.

This card is also for Tuesday's Color Combination Challenge #251. I just loved using these colors:
Barely Banana
Dusty Durango
Basic Gray
I don't think I would have tried these colors together. It was fun. Plus I got to use my new nesty circles. (Thanks Lori).

This cutie is Decembers Stamp Of The Month CRITTER LOG from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. This set is FREE this month with any $30 purchase (instead of $50). You have one day left...HURRY.

Thank you for visiting me today.

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Critter Log
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Dusty Durango (Stampin Up), Gray (The Paper Company), Ambrosia (Basic Grey), Watercolor
INK:Barely Banana, Basic Gray, Dusty Durango, Creamy Caramel, Old Olive, Closte To Cocoa, Pink Passion , Basic Black (Stampin Up), Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Sponge, Cuttle Bug, Spellbinders Nestablility die large circles (from Clear Dollar Stamps), CB Embossing Folder, Making Memories floss, Needle, Paper Piercer, Mouse Pad, Dimensional tape
COLORING MEDIUM (if any):Sponging
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (if any):Sponging, hand sewing

Sneak Peeks Day Two

Are you Ready?
For Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks
Day Two!

What's In store for you:

LOVIN' RIDLEY AND ROSIE
HOME SWEET HIVE
BEE-LIEVE
RIVER SCENE
PSALM 23:2

Be sure to check out all the sets on Lori's blog
and
beautiful samples from the talented Design Team Preview Artists:

Angela
Candy
Cassie
Katie
Kim
Laurie
Linda A
Nancy
Sarah
Shawne
Stacy
Tori
Tricia
Trudy
Wendy

Sneak Peeks Day One

Critter Tales Preview

CDS Stamps Used:Critter Tales
Cardstock/Paper: Red CS(Coredinations), Brown CS, Yellow, Black (DCWV), Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Basic Black (Stampin Up)
Markers: Bic Mark-It Markers
Accents/Tools: Coluzzle, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Crop-a-dile 3/16" hole punch, Clear Daisy Dew Drops (The Robins Nest from Clear Dollar Stamps), Dimensionals, Dimensional Glaze (Inkessentials), Masking Tape
Coloring Medium: NONE
Techniques: Paper Tole, Sponging, Masking

CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
Sneak Peeks Day One

Check out some of the new releases coming your way Jan. 1st:

Loving Ladybugs
Home Is Where The Hearth Is
Charlie Sledding
Critter Tales

Just visit the Design Team Members below to view beautiful and inspiring samples using these new sets
Angela
Candy
Cassie
Katie
Kim
Laurie
Linda A
Nancy
Sarah
Shawne
Stacy
Tori
Tricia
Trudy
Wendy

Remember the Clear Dollar Stamps Christmas Blow Out Sale Ends Tomorrow Dec 29th!

Featured Stamper Challenge #151

Hi everyone. Have you played the Featured Stamper Challenge on Splitcoaststampers before? I enjoy it. It is fun to see stampers get recognition and fun to case their work. Check it out.

Today's Featured Stamper is SmilynStef.
I chose to case this card of Stef's.

Changes I made:
Three knots instead of five
I added an image
Stamped sentiment on ribbon
Larger mat
Added buttons

I used FRANKIE FROG and YOU MAKE ME SMILE new releases from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

This card had a mind of its own. I had an idea and this is what happend. Hee. Funky huh?

Thank you so much for visiting me today. Hope you were inspired!

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Frankie Frog, You Make Me Smile
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Enjoy Life-Music Lover (My Little Shoebox), Chocolate Chip (Stampin Up), Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Close To Cocoa, Certainly Celery (Stampin Up)
MARKERS (if any):Bic Mark-It Markers
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Buttons (Basic Grey), Ribbon (Michaels), Needle, DMC floss, sponge

Inspiration Challenge #212

Yay! I got to play in today's Inspiration Challenge. I chose this toy chest for my inspiration.

I used a flexible ruler to make the curves in the bottom of the card. I wanted bubbles from the CB folder for my octopi. I stamped and cut out my octopi and then sponged with the only orange. The EK punch worked perfect so I could tangle the octopi arms in it. I sponged some brilliant blue on the blue edges and on the front, for dimension.

I just love this cute Ozzie Octopus and Heard You Have Your Arms Full from Clear Dollar Stamps.

Thank you so much for visiting me today! I hope you were inspired.

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Ozzie Octopus, Heard You Have Your Arms Full
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Solid Indigo, Blue #2(DCWV)
INK:Only Orange,Brilliant Blue (Stampin Up)
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Flexible Ruler (Bo Bunny), Border Punch (EK Success), ribbon 1 3/8 circle punch (Stampin Up), Dimensionals, sponge, Cuttle Bug, CB Embossing Folder Bubbles

Meowy Christmas

Good Christmas Morning everyone. Just wanted to wish you all a happy holiday! This is an older card made using Meowy Christmas from Clear Dollar Stamps.

My Marine son is home for the holidays and we are very happy.

Enjoy your day!

Birthday Blog Candy WINNER

BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY
WINNER

Thank you everyone who played along in my birthday blog candy drawing. I used random.org to randomly pick a winner.

And the winner is.....

TANYA
Blog: l'Arome du Cafe'

Tanya please leave a comment to this post with your address. (I will not post your address) I need to hear from you by Jan 2nd or I will have to draw another winner.

Congratulations Tanya!

Clean And Simple Challenge #46

Card with Country CD Inside

Inside view

Happy Monday everyone. I am happy to play in today's Clean And Simple (CAS) Challenge on Splitcoaststampers. It is a sketch challenge based on this card by Itecler. So I decided to incorporate this sketch by putting a tag on my CD card. I used the new releases COWBOY BOOT, COWBOY HAT and RAILROAD MEMORIES from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

For my card I cut a piece of cardstock 5"x11 5/8. Scored at 5 and 6" along long end. Then I stamped the boot and hat all over in white. I cut out a circle with my coluzzle and stamped my boots overlapping. Then stamped two again separately on white cardstock and sponged them with red ink. I adhered the back one with two-way glue and the closer one with dimensionals after I sponged more mustard. From Railroad Memories set I used the sentiment "For You" and masked the you and stamped for then masked the for and stamped the you to curve along the edge like the sketch. I taped the cd to the back of the card with removable tape.

Thank you for visiting me today.

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Cowboy Boot, Cowboy Hat, Railroad Memories
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Westcoast Hyper White, Black (DCWV)
INK:Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Real Red, Whisper White, More Mustard (Stampin Up)
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Coluzzle, Sponge, Masking Tape, Dimensional, 1/2" circle punch, Satin Ribbon

Technique Lover's Challenge #251

BABY BEANIE GIFT CARD HOLDER

INSIDE

Last Monday I participated in the CAS challenge. I later saw these adorable Beanie's in the SCS gallery and learned they were for last Monday's Technique Lover's Challenge . I just had to make one. The tutorial is from craftycaro, she's amazing!

I used new releases BUNNY SLIPPERS and SNUGGLE BUNNY from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

I hope you all are enjoying preparing for the holidays. I cannot wait until my son comes home in just 3 days! Yay. Yay. Yay.

Thank you for visiting me today!

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Bunny Slippers, Snuggle Bunny
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Mandarin (The Paper Company), DP (Daisy Bucket), Black (DCWV)
INK:Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Pink Passion, Only Orange (Stampin Up)
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Coluzzle, Ribbon, 1 1/4 circle, 1 3/8 circle, scallop punches (Stampin Up), Eyelets, Crop-a-dile, Silent Setter (Provo Craft), Sponge
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (if any):Beanie Gift Card Holder Tutorial link:
http://creativepad.typepad.com/creative_pad/2009/11/seasonal-saturdays-beanie-gc-holder.html

Curvy Candles

Yay, I got to play in today's Clean And Simple (CAS) Challenge "I've Got Curves".

For my curves, I tore my DP and then stamped my candles following its curve. I used a new release CANDLE TRIO and BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

This was a fun challenge to play in and complete a card quickly. I needed a belated b-day card. Oops. This sentiment says it all. Hee

Thank You for visiting me today!

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Candle Trio, Birthday Celebraions
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Stamps), red CS (Coordinations), DP (Basic Grey)
INK:Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Vintage Linen and Walnut Stain
MARKERS (if any):Bic Mark-It Markers
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Large Corner Rounder Punch, Ribbon (from Clear Dollar Stamps, I distressed it with ink), Tim Holtz Blending Tool

Candle Trio Card Candy

Candle Trio Card Candy
Aren't these little candles cute? They are a new release called CANDLE TRIO I also used BIRTHDAY CELBRATIONS both from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

What is card candy? Card candy is handmade stickers. I made these cute candles then to the pack placed a dimensional and adhered it to a piece of acetate. It should peel off and then can be used. Fun. The piece of black has 1/4 holes punched out (behind my stickers) the acetate is behind and that is how I adhered the stickers.

Thank you for visiting me today.

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Candle Trio, Birthday Celebrations
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Black, Blue #2, Green #3 (DCWV), Peppermint, Mandarin (The Paper Company), Perfect harmony (Daisy Bucket), Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Momento Tuxedo Black, Pink Passion, Certainly Celery, Only Orange, Bashful (Stampin Up)
MARKERS (if any):Bic Mark-It Markers
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Scallop, 1 1/4 circle, 1 3/8 circle punches, Dimensional Glaze (Inkessentials), Sponge, Transparency Sheet, Self adhesive cellophane bag (Paper Zone)

Christmas Bells Charlie

Christmas Bells Charlie

This little guy was designed by Wendy Hall from Digital Delights

I got to download this adorable image called Christmas Bells Charlie by Wendy Hall from Digital Delights by participating in a challenge on SNR Card Universe. Isn't he cute!!!

I also made him for today's Limited Supply Challenge on Splitcoaststampers, to use a star.

Thank you for visiting me today!

Recipe:
Stamp: Digi Stamp from Digital Delights called Christmas Bells Charlie
Paper: Chipboard, DP(K&Company)

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Bic Mark-It Markers, Printer

Accessories: Eyelet setter (eyelets etc), antique brass eyelet (The Stamp Doctor), Tim Holtz blending tool

Ways To Use It Challenge #248

I just had to play in today's Ways To Use It Challenge on Splitcoaststampers.

The Christmas song that was my muse is Deck the Halls.
I picked out the chorus. The inside of the card finishes it with la-la-la-la. hee.

This was a fun and simple card (except a lot of tying at the top). I tied skinny ribbons to the loops and the little slits below the loops. I love the fullness and the festive look it adds to this CAS card.

For the sponging, I first sponged the Pink Passion then the real red. That finished it off nicely.

I could not have made this card without my sweet friend Dawn that sent me the border punch as RAK. Thank you Dawn.
Thanks Julia and StampGroover for this fun challenge.

Thank you for visiting me today!

RECIPE:

Stamps: NONE, fonts: LD Jumpy (from scrapnfonts.com), and Impact (from Microsoft word)

Paper: Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Pink Passion, Real Red (Stampin Up), Printer

Accessories: Printer, computer, ribbon, Martha Stewart Around the Page LOOPS border(RAK from Dawn) and corner punches, sponge

Stocking Stuffer Toothbrush TAG

I used new releases
MR. SPIKE
YOU MAKE ME SMILE
from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS

CLOSE UP

Thank You For Visiting Me Today!

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Mr. Spike, You Make Me Smile
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Infuse (Basic Grey), Chipboard
INK:Tim Holtz Distress Vintage Photo, Basic Black (Stampin Up)
MARKERS (if any):Bic Mark-It Markers, White gel pen
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Pinking Circles die, Crop a dile, Large silver eyelets (Michaels), Chain, Dimensionals, Tacki Tape, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Walnut Stain Stickles, large Corner punch

Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday Challenge 71

Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday Challenge #71

I am so excited to be your Teapot Tuesday Hostess. Hugs and smootches to you Cindy!!! I am following some great challenges posted lately by my fellow teapartiers. Welcome to the party for you newcomers, you can visit this post for more info on the Teapot Tuesday Challenge. We are happy to have you join us. Listen to my story and play along however inspiration takes you.

My Story:
We are going to the North Pole. So get your earmuffs, scarfs, hats, winter coat, gloves, boots
and probably long johns too. Brrrr..... We are on a quest, a mission. What is it you ask?
To find out: What DO Snowmen Do at Night?

I went to the North Pole ahead of time, like a good hostess, setting everything up and plowing
a snow path so none of you would fall deep into the snow. Don't want to waste time digging you
guys out that we could spend sipping our thermos' of yummy tea and singing songs. I have talked to santa and he is letting us use a cottage just off his workshop. It is fully heated and high up so we will have a good vantage point. There are even telescopes set up in the windows. Mrs. Claus has been busy making us lots of different kinds of Christmas cookies. So no need to bring treats unless you want to bring one for Santa and Mrs. Claus to thank them for their hospitality, of course.

When I was there, you'll never believe what I saw....... Apparently there is a closed down amusement park nearby. The teacup ride was broken and in need of repair. Since it was not being used I saw the community of snowmen, one evening, carry a teacup from the ride and take turns sliding down the slope. Looked like they were having a grand time. I just had to take a picture.....when I returned home I realized it looked just like my teapot. The maker of this teapot must of seen the same thing. See.............

So....let's see what YOU think snowmen do at night. But I must tell you, you will have to come in the back door of the cottage if you bring any yellow snow. I guess hot chocolate will be allowed this one time, it is a teaparty, for goodness sakes, but I know Mrs. Claus makes a mean cup of cocoa and will probably be offended if we don't have some. Must have good manners, you know.

Here's today's teapot (a picture from the web)

Here's my card.

Birthday Blog Candy

BIRTHDAY
Blog Candy

Hi! That's right. I have Blog Candy for you today. My first blog candy. And I am posting it on my birthday and since it is MY day the blog candy is one of my FAVORITE things: a Martha Stewart Around The Page punch. It is called EYELET LACE. I love Martha's punches and I bet you do too. Oh, I almost forgot, when I send this out, I will include surprise goodies as well! What do you have to do to have a chance to win my blog candy?

1. Become a follower if you aren't already

2. Put this picture and a link back to it here on your blog (if you don't have a blog) tell a friend and leave a comment (with a link of your blog).

That's it!

I will pick a random winner from all the comments DECEMBER 24TH! I will then need the winner to comment back on my blog by Jan 2nd! with your email address (I will not publish your email address).

Thank you my fellow followers!!!!! Good luck!!

Birthday RAK from Kris

Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to me me me me meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Happy Birthday to ME! hee hee hee

Aren't I so blessed to have wonderful Kris for a friend. Just look at the fabulous birthday goodies she sent me. Whoo- hoo! I can't wait to play.......... Just look at her fantastic birthday shaker card. Isn't it the cutest! It's my favorite part!!!!!! Yay!!! I love shaking it.

Thank you Kris
soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo MUCH!!!!!!

MMTPT71 Sneak Peek

Roses are Red,
Violets are Blue,
Just what DO
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
do?
(at night)

Unscramble to discover the missing clue word
ewnsmno

I get to hostess the next Tuesday Teaparty Challenge on Splitcoaststampers. I am excited, although I do miss Cindy very much. We all miss you Cindy, hugs and smootches go out to you! So I will do my bestest to make Cindy proud! Above is a photo sneak peek as well as a clue. It is your mission if you choose to accept it to unscramble it to discover the missing clue word. Have fun and see you Monday evening when I post Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday Challenge #71. Until then let the sleuthing begin and your creative juices flow.

Clearly Inspired Challenge WINTER

VALENTINE'S MAGNETIC HEART BOOKMARK

Today's Clearly Inspired Challenge is WINTER. To make anything that has to do with winter like winter sports, holiday, weather etc. So....I chose the winter holiday Valentine's Day. And made this Valentine's magnetic heart bookmark using these adorable new releases BILLY BEE and BEE KIND from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

I made this bookmark starting with a 2 1/2x5" piece of heavy carstock. I folded it in half and made my heart by starting at the top. I found the middle and drew the line vertically down the front. From the mark at the top (along the fold) I measured 3/8 on both sides of the middle line. Then I measured 1/2 " down from the top and drew a horizontal line across. I then drew lines from each mark to the middle point at 1/2" down to form the "V" at the top. Next from the top I made a horizontal line across that was 1 1/4" from the fold. Then from the bottom middle line I measured and marked 3/8" from the middle on both sides of the line. Then I drew a line from the side mark to the bottom mark on both sides and cut making the heart! Simple. Next I cut two 2 1/2" squares of dp. I then spread double sided tape close to the edges and then placed tape side down on the dp and cut excess, repeating on the back. Next I stamped the sentiment and bee in black on the dp. Then I stamped the bee on white cardstock and watercolored, cut out adhered on top of dp and used dimensional glaze to finish off. Last step, once glaze dried, I pealed off the adhesive that came on the magnetic stamps and replaced with tacki tape (it is stronger) then I placed where I wanted. Done. Real simple and so cute.

RECIPE:
STAMPS: BILLY BEE, BEE KIND
PAPER: VALENTINE STRIPES FOIL (SANDYLION), NEENAH SOLAR WHITE (FROM CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS), CHOCOLATE CHIP (STAMPIN UP)
INK: STAZON JET BLACK, MORE MUSTARD, REALLY RUST, NOT QUITE NAVY
ACCESSORIES: HANDMADE TEMPLATE, MAGNETIC SNAPS(BASIC GREY), DIMENSIONAL GLAZE (INKESSENTIALS)

Silly Scraplings

Gift Set of Silly Scraplings

Individual Silly Scrapling Close Up

I would like to introduce to you OLIVER OSTRICH, he is a new release from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS along with this sentiment IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME. When you visit CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS you will find this month's stamps very inexpensive, perfect for your little Christmas gifts AND when you spend $30 in December (normally $50) or more you will receive the cute Stamp Of The Month CRITTER LOG.

A Scrapling is what is leftover from an 8 1/2 x 11" sheet of cardstock after making two 4" square cards. The leftover strip is 1 1/2 x 8 1/2 then folds in half to be 1 1/2 x 4 1/4. Great for a little note!

Thank you for visiting me today.

RECIPE:

ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Oliver Ostrich, It's Been A Long Time
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Samps), Summer Travel Paper Pad (K&Company)
INK:Basic Black (Stampin Up), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
MARKERS (if any):White Gel Pen
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Ribbon (WalMart), 1 1/4" circle punch (Stampin Up), Crop-a-dile, Small eyelets, Googly eyes, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Small Corner Punch
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (if any):Paper Piecing, Scrapling (1 1/2x 4 1/4" card from scraps)