SNEAK PEEKS DAY THREE

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SNEAK PEEKS DAY THREE
Sets being previewed today

Baby Bundle:
Laurie, Candy, Trudy, Nancy, Cassie, Stacy, Barb, Christi, Shell, Me, Gloria, Linda

(INDIVIDUAL STAMPS) Friend to Friend, Your're the Best, So Happy Together, Thank you
Sarah

This is my sample card using BABY BUNDLE

RECIPE:

Stamps/Images: Baby Bundle (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse, Sweet Cheeks (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Versafine Onyx Black, VersaMark, Bashful Blue (Stampin Up)
Accents/Tools:Sweet cheeks ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Sponge, Heat Tool, Ranger Clear Embossing Powder, Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles (from Clear Dollar Stamps) and Lacey Circles, CB Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Stickles Icicle (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Basic Grey Bling It Stickers (from CDS), Dimensionals, Tar Jute String black
Techniques:Dry Embossing, Heat Embossing, Sponged Clouds

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE

COME BACK TOMORROW FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL

SNEAK PEEKS DAY TWO

Welcome to CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS

SNEAK PEEKS DAY TWO

Sets Being Previewed Today

We go Together like:
Laurie, Candy, Trudy, Tricia, Nancy, Cassie, Barb, Christi, Shell, Me, Gloria, Linda

A Friend in Need (SOM):
Laurie, Candy, Trudy, Tricia, Nancy, Cassie, Barb, Christi, Shell, Me, Gloria, Linda, Sarah

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Stacy, Sarah

You can see the full review of these sets on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG

Here is my French Fry Container shape card using WE GO TOGETHER LIKE

Stamps/Images: We Go Together Like (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cherry Go Round, Cottonball White, Pineapple Twist (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copic Markers:E57, E29, E31, Y21, R27, R29, R59, G05, YG06, G28, Y17
Accents/Tools:Chalk, Cottonball, Spellbinders Circles Nestabilities (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Dimensionals, Score Tape
Techniques:Distressing, Shape Card, Gift Card Holder, Paper Tole

This is my card using the set A FRIEND IN NEED JANUARY SOM 2010

Stamps/Images: A Friend In Need - January 2011 SOM (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Mud Pie, Light Silk Watercolor Paper (All from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Versafine Onyx Black, Tombow Markers 757, 772, 761, 985, 925, 025, 993, 905
Accents/Tools: Aqua Brush, Dimensionlas, Paper Piercer, Mouse Pad, Thread, Needle, Cuttlebug, CB Embossing Folder Distressed Stripes, Ranger Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Googly Eyes
Techniques:Dry Embossing, Stitching, Heat Embossing, Watercoloring, Masking

SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR SNEEKS PEEKS DAY 3

SNEAK PEEKS DAY ONE

Welcome to Clear Dollar Stamps

SNEAK PEEKS DAY ONE

Sets being previewed today:

Loving Critters:
Laurie, Candy, Trudy, Tricia, Nancy, Cassie, Stacy, Barb, Christi, Shell, Me, Gloria, Linda

Heart Hugs:
Laurie, Candy, Trudy, Nancy, Cassie, Stacy, Barb, Christi, Shell, Me, Gloria, Linda

God's Presence:
Candy
Let Not Your Heart (John 14:1)
Tricia

You can see the full reveal of these sets on the Clear Dollar Stamps Blog.

Here are my samples Using LOVING CRITTERS and HEART HUGS.

I just had to make an igloo shape card for this cute penguin. He is from LOVING CRITTERS.

Stamps/Images: Loving Critters (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse, Billowing Clouds (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Copics R20 Sweet Cheeks, B01Billowing Clouds, R27 Cherry Go Round (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Stampin Up Jumbo Snowflake Punch, Martha Stewart Baker's Twine, Basic Grey button, Cuttlebug, Sizzix Basic Grey Snowflakes 6 embossing Folder, Large Round Corner Punch, Dimensional Foam Tape
Techniques:Dry Embossing, Simple Coloring

When I saw this cutie I just had to make a space where his heart is and put it on this treat box for the gummy bears (of course) would show through. He is from HEART HUGS.

Stamps/Images: Heart Hugs (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment, Basic Grey Bittersweet (both from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Versafine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Cuttelbug, Spellbinders Circles Nestabilities (from Clear Dollar Stamps), CB Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Red Velvet Cake Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Dimensionals, Score Tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques:Distressing, Heat Embossing, Dry Embossing, Treat Box, Paper Piecing

See you here tomorrow for SNEAK PEEKS DAY TWO.

JUST A NOTE

Its Monday....so it is time to play in the CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE on SCS.

Todays CAS Challenge is a Color Challenge. We are to use:

Kraft

White

Wild Wasabi

Chocolate Chip

I used the new set I got for my birthday Mix 'n' Mugs from Flourishes.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Mix 'n' Mugs (Flourishes)
Paper: Worn Parchment, Cottonball , Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Making Memories DP
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accessories: Martha Stewart Baker's Twine, Paper Clip, Basic Grey Button, Pop Up Squares, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, EK Border Punch, Fiskars small round corner punch

TREE-MENDOUS

I played in today's Featured Stamper Challenge on SCS. Congratulations LeisaJane. I had fun casing this card of yours.

My Changes:
Square Card
Background 4 squares
Dienamics tree
CAS

RECIPE:
Stamps: Terrific Little Tree March SOM 2010 (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Paper: Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps), Echo Park
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accessories: Paper Piercer, Mouse Pad, Thread, Needle, Bo Bunny Flexible Ruler, Sheltering Tree and Coud Trio Dienamics (My Favorite Things), Cuttlebug, Foam tape
Techniques: Stitching

HAPPY TREE

Today's FREE FOR ALL CHALLENGE on SCS is a Christmas List. To make a Christmas card using the following list of items:
1. Patterned Paper
2. A Brad
3. Ribbon

I wanted to keep my card Clean And Simple (CAS). So I used my Echo Park patterned paper to paper piece my happy tree.

This cute tree is from the stamp set SANTA'S STAR from ANNABELLE STAMPS.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Santa's Star (Annabelle Stamps)
Paper: Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Echo Park
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accessories: Ribbon, Brad (JoAnns), dimensional foam tape, score tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Large round corner punch, Jumbo Snowflake punch (SU)
Techniques: Paper Piecing

BEARY CHRISTMAS

I saw the Ways To Use It challenge to pop up an image last evening. It was late but I wanted to play. My SIL gave me a craft magazine from England. It had this Decoupage kit. I knew it was perfect for this challenge. It labels each thing you are to cut out and in what order to pop up.

I sponged the edges of each piece with Tim Holtz Antique Linen. It is light. I put it on white because I wanted the focus to be on the bear and wanted to keep it CAS.

Merry Christmas to you all.

RECIPE:
Stamps: NONE
Paper: Cottonball White, October Afternoon DP
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Antique Linen
Accessories: Forever Friends Every Occasion Decoupage Card Kit, Tim Holtz Blending tool, Foam Tape, Paper Piercer, Needle, Thread, Mouse Pad, Martha Stewart Corner Punch, Ribbon, Scallop Border Punch (SU RAK from K)
Techniques: Paper Tole, Stitching

PURRR-FECT FRIEND

This card came about because of the challenge set by Mothermark at her 125th TEAPOT TUESDAY CHALLENGE. The challenge was to take a blank canvas (cardbase) and paint, chalk, draw etc. So I drew my kittie, copied it onto dp and paper toled it and created this scene.

This card is going to my great friend Kris who is having surgery just days before Christmas. Love you Kris. Recover well. Insist on being waited on. Hee. Milk it gf.

Recipe:
Stamps: None, Computer generated sentiment, my own hand drawn cat
Paper: Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps), October Afternoon, Echo Park
Ink: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accessories: Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Computer, Printer, Copier, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders oval nestabilities, CB Embossing folders Distressed Stripes and Houndstooth, Foam Tape, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Paper Piercer, Needle, DMC floss, Mouse Pad
Techniques: Drawing, Digital, Stitching, Paper Piecing, Dry Embossing

I survived my Christmas Party I threw with 13 of his teenage friends. Yikes. Hee. They are good kids and it was fun. Except the FLARP gooh in the carpet. UGH.

So...it is Monday..time for the CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE on SCS. Today's challenge is to be inspired by this APRON.

First I made my card look like a feminine apron in shape. Pretty simple. I used the round label punch from Stampin Up for the neckline. The shape was just drawn freehand and cut out.

I used my new Flourishes stamp set MIX 'N' MUGS. Such a fun set. I was dieing to ink it up.

I used scraps for the bottom of the apron to look like the frills in the inspiration piece. They are only glued at the top of each panel so they pop up a little. This card will mail flat. A plus.

BLING BUTTERFLY BORDER

Today's Featured Stamper on Splitcoaststampers is Lisa aka lisadd.

I just love Lisa's creations. I just had to play. I cased this card of Lisa's.



My changes:
MS Large Butterfly border punch
Multi colors crystal stickers
Black border shadow behind white border
Black matte at bottom
Sentiment above border

I punched a border from white cs then black cs. I adhered the black first where I wanted it and cut of access from both sides. Then I adhered the white over the black leaving a black shadow at the bottom of the borders then cut off the excess.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Birthday Celebration (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Paper: Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accessories: Martha Stewart Deep butterfly punch, Crystal stickers

FAST & EASY SNOWMAN

Isn't this just the cutest digi? And it comes all colored and everything. And......hold onto your hats......or chair...or hot chocolate........this digi SNOWMAN CHEER is FREE at CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

Yep you read right...free. Go grab him and you can play in the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE TOO for a chance to win a prize.
Sooo....I made this card for today's FREE FOR ALL CHALLENGE #42 CHRISTMAS CARDS ON THE FLY ON SCS.

Oh and the card for this challenge had to be completed in 15 minutes. Almost all of the fifteen minutes for this card was used arranging my digi and sentiment just so. Then I just printed an extra snowman and cut out the hat to pop up. And added a small bling sticker to the "i". That's it to this simple cutie.

I used Microsoft Publisher to make my card. I put my snowman where I wanted him then used a png file of the sentiment and placed in front of the snowman. That's it. Great quick and cute card.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Snowman Cheer Digital Image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer
Accents/Tools:Computer, Printer, Foam Tape, Clear Crystal Stickers (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Techniques: Digital

RED AND GREEN HOLIDAY TREE

I just had to play in Annabelle Stamps SAY IT IN .... RED AND GREEN CHALLENGE.

I like to keep my cards simple. I decided to play with my punches and do some layering.

I used SANTA'S STAR set from ANNABELLE STAMPS.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Santa's Star (Annabelle Stamps)
Paper: Basic Grey Jovial (from Clear Dollar Stamps), West Coast Hyper White (Paper Zone)
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accessories: Martha Stewart ATP Loop punch, Ribbon, Needle, Mouse Pad, Thread, Paper Piercer, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Foam Tape, Clear Crystal Stickers
Techniques: Paper Piecing

HAPPY CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS

I have been having fun playing with this new set SANTA'S STAR from ANNABELLE STAMPS.

Today I decided to play in their SAY IT WITH....CHRISTMAS SCENE BAUBLES CHALLENGE.

The challenge is to make a Christmas Creation. I did not have the above set so I used SANTA'S STAR instead.

I got this idea to make a fireplace setting for my stockings. I just embossed my red panel then sponged. I then used my square nesties to cut out a square and adhered it to my white card base.

The stockings are adhered at the tops only. To give the appearance of them hanging and give them a 3D look. This card is flat. Yay.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Santa's Star (Annabelle Stamps)
Paper: Strawberry Jam (Clear Dollar Stammps), Westcoast Hyper White, Strathmore Watercolor paper
Ink: versafine onyx black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps),Tombow Markers
Accessories: Cuttlebu, CB Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Ranger Clear Embossing powder, Aqua brush, Heat Tool, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques: Heat Embossing, Dry Embossing, Watercoloring with Markers

CHRISTMAS TEA

I had such a wonderful birthday yesterday. It was truly magical. So much love and kindness from friends and family. I was truly spoiled. Thank you everyone who made it special for me.

Now I am on my way to Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday #123.

Hold on Delores don't get frazzled....I've got a nice cup of peppermint tea to soothe your nerves. I bring Greetings of the Season and snowflakes, yes I know there is only one on my card but where there's one ...there's many. Nothing starts the Christmas holidays like snow. Come follow me to Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday and bring your Christmas cheer.

This card is also for Flourishes Release Week Winter Challenge. I used the wonderful set CHRISTMAS TEA from FLOURISHES that was RAK from my sweet friend Dawn.

This was a very easy CAS (CLEAN AND SIMPLE) card. I love CAS. I had fun with this. Hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Thank you for visiting.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Christmas Tea (Flourishes)
Paper: Cottonball White, Strawberry Jam, Bubble Gum, Lime Juice, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black( from Clear Dollar Stamps), Bic Mark-It Markers, ZIG Milennium .01 black pen
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Foam Tape

CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE #20

Please forgive me for not posting this yesterday. I was taken out to lunch by my Mom and stepdad for my birthday that will be on Monday. I had yummy wild coho salmon. Oh man was it good. And because it was at Salty's I got a complimentary slice of their award winning white chocolate cake. I shared. Yummy. Then in the evening I attended the CAS Winter DT Reveal party. I found out I will be a Guest Designer. Yay.

So now on to the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS CLEARLY INSPIRED MONTHLY CHALLENGE #20. It starts the first Friday of every month. This month's theme is to use three shades of blue. There are five winners chosen for prizes. So go HERE to the Clear Dollar Stamps blog for all the details on how you can play. Yes you must use Clear Dollar Stamps. So if you don't have any we have provided a free Digi to play with. I hope you join us.

For my little bag of treats...I used the FREE DIGI image provided for this challenge Snowman Cheer. Isn't he cute. I used the pre colored version.
I was inspired by these treats on SCS.
RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Snowman Cheer Digi (color) Clear Dollar Stamps
Cardstock/Papers:Billowing Clouds, Blueberry Patch, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer
Accents/Tools:Ribbon (from Clear Dollar Stammps), Basic Grey Button, Eyelet, Crop-a-dile, Tiny Safety pin, Stampin Up Snowflake Punch, Cuttlebug, Sizzix Basic Grey Embossing Folder Snowflakes #6, A2 cello envelope (Paper Zone), Milk Chocolate Dove Chocolates, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Nested Mittens
Techniques:Dry Embossing, Digital