Lisa's Life Lines

Blog Hop

2012-01-26T00:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the
BEHIND THE ALLEY BLOG HOP

It's Behind the Alley for the next 4 (weekdays) days.. and we are ready to share with you samples and give you a little sneak peek of what February's release holds.. There are THREE NEW sets from The Alley Way Stamps that you can buy on February 1st in our shop. You will want to visit THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS BLOG each day this week to see more creations from Behind the Alley.. you won't want to miss this..

To get you jazzed up about our new release we have some free stamps to offer! WHOOHOO right! :)

these are the ways you can enter to win.. please leave a separate comment for each one you do...

All you have to do is leave a comment

1-Comment here (my blog)

2-Comment on the DT girls blogs (below)

3-Comment on the Behind the Alley sneak peek post on THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS BLOG (4days) posts

4-Post about it on facebook

5-Like us on Facebook

( you can pick and choose which ones you want to do.. but the more you comment the better chance you have to win) THREE people will picked to receive one of the new sets! You have until Jan 31st to leave comments.

Here are the DT blogs to visit

Alison Spelman

I am happy to share my card with you using these new February stamps. I just had to use the little squirrel from the first time I layed eyes on him. He is so cute. I saw a card by my friend Therese the other day and was inspired by it to make this card.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Crazy Critters, Talk To Me.. (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Orange Whip (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YG23, YR04, E29, E31, B05
ACCESSORIES:Micro brad, Tim Holtz blender tool, Scotch dimensional tape
TECHNIQUES:Sponging, Paper Tole

Car Congrats

2012-01-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is the perfect card for teenager that just got their license. I was having fun here. Making me slanted road, stitching the road lines and making my own text dp for the bg.

You can find more inspiration on THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS BLOG.

I used the following stamp sets:

PRICELESS JOY

JIBBER JABBER

I made my background by combining the five words. I placed them side by side the way I wanted on scrap paper then pressed my acrylic block to them to pick them up. I tried them on scrap paper first to see if I liked it. Then I just stamped my whole background alternating the positing at each row.

The car I stamped three times. The first I cut out the whole car. Second I cut out the whole car and the windows. Third just the tires. I colored, sponged, added brads for the tires and put dimensional glaze over the whole thing then popped up.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Priceless Joy, Jibber Jabber (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics C-5, B00, Blender, YG23
ACCESSORIES:DMC Pearl Cotton 5, Tapestry needle 20, paper piercer and mat (We R Memory keepers), Dimensional glaze, mini brad, Large round corner punch
TECHNIQUES: Stitching, Paper Tole, own dp

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Embossed Dahlia

2012-01-24T19:42:00.000-08:00

I played in today's COLOR CHALLENGE on Splitcoaststampers.

The challenge colors are:
Basic Black
Lucky Limeade
Poppy Parade

I even did the dessert option of using two different embossing folders.

I used the brand new release DAHLIA from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Dahlia (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black(from Clear Dollar Stamps), Copics R35, R29, R27, YG06, G05 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Marvy scallop corner punch, Cuttlebug, CB Embossing folders polka dots and Houndstooth, Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Dry Embossing, Copic markers

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Happy "BEE" Day!

2012-01-23T11:49:00.000-08:00

Happy "BEE" Day.

I just love whimsical bee stamps. This one is no exception. He is from the set PRICELESS JOY from THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS.

CHECK OUT MORE INSPIRATION FROM THE DT ON THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS BLOG.

I used the two following sets:

JIBBER JABBER

PRICELESS JOY

I made my card into a beehive shape. Then I heat embossed my images onto vellum cardstock. I adhered the vellum to my card with removeable tape. Then I trimmed the excess. I then stitched the border and adhered the card front to my card base. Easy!

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Priceless Joy, Jibber Jabber (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Lost And Found Rosy (My Minds Eye), Vellum Cardstock
INK:Versafine Onyx Black
ACCESSORIES:Ranger Eb Powder, Heat Tool, Anti-Static Pouch, Needle, DMC floss, Paper piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers)
TECHNIQUES:Shape card, Stitching, Heat Embossing

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Corner Clematis

2012-01-22T21:09:00.000-08:00

This week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE...is a color challenge.
Celery
Pink
White

I used this brand new stamp JOSEPHINE CLEMATIS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.
I stamped my image once one each designer paper. Then I cut out separate parts. I then aligned them on the corner the way I wanted and cut the excess and corner punched the corner. Then I sponged the edges of the image and popped up.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Josephine Clematis (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Hello Luscious (Basic Grey)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Large Round Corner Punch, Cuttlebug, CB Houndstooth Embossing Folder
TECHNIQUES: Paper Tole, Dry Embossing

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

MISS YOU BUTTERFLY

2012-01-21T20:17:00.000-08:00

My golly....We were out of power for 55 hours. I am so happy to have my puter back. Two days without my computer....ack....I was going crazy! Hee. We had snow, wind, ice and power outtages here. It is definitely winter.

This is my last week as Guest Designer for the CAS challenge on THE OUTLAWS CHALLENGE SITE. What a fun site. If you have not checked it out you should. You upload your project for the appropriate challenge to a thread. It is very personal. Everyone comments on the thread. Fun place. And always prizes.

This week's CAS challenge on The Outlaws Challenge Site is to use something NEW. So I am using my NEW THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS and my NEW crystal stickers from Doodlebug Designs.

The butterfly is from PRICELESS JOY and the sentiment is from JIBBER JABBER both from THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS.

This is the first time I tried this technique of using a die to cut from the bottom of my card only. So one side of the die is on the bottom of my card the other side is under my card. Then I pulled it through my Cuttlebug from the other side and only enough to cut the bottom then I brought it back the same way. Then I repeated with the embossing process. I used the same die set but a smaller size for my white panel.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Priceless Joy, Jibber Jabber (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Berry Blast, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics YG23, YR04, RV14, B05
ACCESSORIES:Crystal Stickers (DoodleBug Designs), Spellbinders curved rectangles, dimensional tape
TECHNIQUES:Paper Tole

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Poppin' By

2012-01-20T00:00:00.000-08:00

Yep, it's me having more fun with my images from
THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS.

Check out THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS BLOG for more Design Team Inspiration.

KITCHEN GADGETS

I used the toaster, cut the label from the jam jar for the toast and used the sentiment.

For my sentiment I used a spellbinders circle and cut a partial circle from my dp and stamped my sentiment on the card base. I finished it off with stitching.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Kitchen Gadgets (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Picadilly (Basic Grey)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics C-1, C-3, C-5
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders Circl labels, Dimensional tape, Dimensional glaze, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Cuttlebug, Needle, DMC floss, Paper Piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers)
TECHNIQUES:Paper Tole, Sponging, Stitching

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Sunday Blog Hop WINNER!

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you all who joined our blog hop last Sunday.
And now to announce our winner:
Congratulations Debbie of DEBBIE'S DASH OF THIS AND THAT. Your name was chosen from Jerusha's blog.
You'll find all the info you need on
THE CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

The rest of you....
we'll see you next month on the third Sunday of the month.
The winner could be YOU!

Cute Buttons

2012-01-19T02:36:00.001-08:00

I am playing in today's WAYS TO USE IT CHALLENGE....SEW BEAUTIFUL.

I am using the new release CUTE AS A BUTTON from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

For my sewing element....I sewed my buttons onto my card!

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Cute As A Button (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White Cardstock (Clear Dollar Stamps), Lost & Found Rosy (My Minds Eye)
Inks/Markers: Memento Rich Cocoa (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Spellbinders Square Labels, Cuttlebug, Thread, Needle, DMC floss, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory keepers),Dimensional Tape, Buttons (My Minds Eye Lost & Found Rosy)
Techniques:DryEmbossing, Stitching

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Christmas Tea Latch Card

2012-01-18T12:51:00.001-08:00

Lisa? A Christmas Card?
Yes....a Christmas card. Stacy has given us Dirty Dozen Past and Present, a challenge.
To work on our Christmas cards all year. There is a different challenge each month.
This month's is to use something NEW.
If you would like to play along just upload to Splitcoaststampers using the keyword SCSCCJAN12.

I made aGate Fold Latch card. You can visit my tutorial HERE for making a latch card. My something new is this luscious new paper called LOST & FOUND (ROSY) by My Minds Eye. It is so awesome.

I am using a wonderful set given to me by my good friend Dawn called CHRISTMAS TEA from FLOURISHES.

Here is a picture of how it opens.

Here is my inside!

RECIPE:
STAMPS: Christmas Tea (Flourishes)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps), Lost & Found Rosy (My Minds Eye)
INK:Tim Holtz Distress Inks Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Memento Rich Cocoa, Copics R35, R20, YG95
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders ovals and scallop ovals, Cuttlebug, Dimensional Glaze, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Needle, Thread, Paper Piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers)
TECHNIQUES:Stitching, Sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

PINK VALENTINE

2012-01-17T11:34:00.001-08:00

I am playing in today's
COLOR CHALLENGE ON SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS.

The challenge colors are:
Pretty in Pink
Pink Pirouette
Rose Red

For my pinks/reds I used Copic Markers R20, R22, R29.

I am using the brand new release
VALENTINES JOHN 3:16 from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS

I stamped my sentiment first then colored over it with my markers.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Valentines John 3:16 (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPERS:Cottonball white, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Copics R20, R22, R29
ACCESSORIES:Night Eclipse Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), 3/4"circle punch, 3/16" circle punch
TECHNIQUES:Markers

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

NEW DIGIS - Toucans

2012-01-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

NEW DIGIS RELEASE DAY
From Clear Dollar Stamps
Check out all the New Digis on the
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG

I am using the New Digi

TOUCANS OF LOVE

See that strip of Designer Paper at the bottom of my card? That is in this digi. Yes...colored images, outline images, sentiments and digi papers. Its all in this digi. How cool is that! I just love CDS digis. Such a value. (I'm not just saying that as a DT member).

I made my card in Microsoft Illustrator by opening up text boxes. I love using text boxes. I printed out my card...all it had was the digi paper strip and sentiment. I used a border punch and punched out the bottom. Then added a strip of black paper behind it on the inside of the card.

Next I printed out the birds plus two single birds two of each. I fussy cut them out, sponged my edges and layered them with dimensional tape. I paper pierced my box around my images and sentiment and done. Pretty quick and easy.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Toucans Of Love Digi (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Martha Stewart Border Punch, Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Paper Piercing, Digital, Border, Paper Tole

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

In a Jam?

2012-01-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

Is there anything cuter than these little jars?
You can find more inspiration on
THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS BLOG.

KITCHEN GADGETS
I paper pieced these cute little jars and added twine. For my sentiment I masked off "jam" to stamp around the jars. Then I masked off everything but "jam" and stamped on all the labels of my jars.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Kitchen Gadgets (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps), Everyday Flair (My Minds Eye)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders scallop squares, Cuttlebug, Dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blender tool, Twine.
TECHNIQUES:Dry Embossing, Paper piecing, Sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Snow Yummy Cookies and Tag

2012-01-16T00:00:00.000-08:00

I am having so much fun with images from
THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS

You'll find more inspiration on THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS BLOG.

I made this country snowman tag to go with my snowball cookies (Russian Teacakes).

I used the two sets below:

SNOW MUCH FUN
I made my country snowman from this set. His long hat makes for a good tag.

JIBBER JABBER

I just love how the "for you" from this set fits just right on my tag.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Snow Much Fun, Jibber Jabber (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics YR07, R59, YR23, B97, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Antique Linen and Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Crop-a-deile, Large silver eyelet, dimensional tape, safety pin, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
TECHNIQUES:Sponging, tag

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

No Butterflies?

2012-01-15T21:00:00.000-08:00

This week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE....is a sketch challenge based on Loll's card.

I used squares of dp for my squares. My butterfly is from the set BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES and is cut out using the BOLD BUTTERFLIES DIES from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Beautiful Butterflies (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps), Hello Luscious (Basic Grey)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Cuttlebug, Bold Butterflies Dies (Clear Dollar Stamps), Cuttlebug, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), score tape, CB houndstooth embossing folder
TECHNIQUES:Paper piecing, color blocking, dry embossing, paper piercing

THANKS FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

BEEcause I Love YOU

2012-01-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

WELCOME TO CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
SUNDAY BLOG HOP
I HEART YOU

Today our Design Team will show you inspiring creations going along with this theme. Just hop from blog to blog. Leave comments on one or all blogs. The more you leave your chances of winning $25 in Clear Dollar Stamps DIGITAL IMAGES increases. One winner will be chosen randomly from the mystery DT blog.

You should have come from SARAH'S BLOG. If not...you'll want to start at the beginning on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

MY SAMPLE
BEEcause I LOVE YOU

I used the adorable digital image I LOVE YOU BEECAUSE.

WHAT I DID

My card is 4 1/4 x 4 1/4. My fold is at the top. I rounded all corners with a large round corner punch.

I sponged my clouds just like in my tutorial HERE.

I used Microsoft publisher and text boxes to align my sentiments the way I wanted. I made my bee the size I wanted and printed two of him. I cut out the whole bee after coloring and just the body and adhered with dimensional tape. Then put dimensional glaze all over him.

I used a piercing tool to make his flying line. Then stitched with 3 strands of DMC floss. Then adhered a strip of dp punched with Martha Stewart's Grass Border punch to finish it off.

NOW HOP ON OVER TO CHRISTI'S BLOG. GOOD LUCK.

Love KNOTS

2012-01-15T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is week three as Guest Designer for
THE OUTLAWS CHALLENGE BLOG SITE
CAS CHALLENGE

This week's challenge is to use BAKER'S TWINE.
I was inspired by the current issue of Paper Craft's Magazine.
In there...there's a feature on french knots. So I decided to play with them.

I traced my heart onto my panel with pencil. Then poked my holes 1/4" apart with my paper piercer. I erased my lines and made my french knots. I used a size 20 Tapestry needle, threaded my Divine Twine with a green plastic threader and wrapped my thread around three times to make each knot. A little timely but easy!

My sentiment in the middle is from the set JIBBER JABBER from THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS. I used Whisper White Craft ink pad from Stampin Up and White Top Boss Embossing Powder.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Jibber Jabber (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Strawberry Jam (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Whisper White (Stampin' Up)
ACCESSORIES:Divine Twine, paper piercer and piercing mat (We R Memory Keepers), 20 Tapestry needle, Needle threader, Anti-static pouch, Top Boss White Embossing powder, Heat Tool, Score Tape, Scotch dimensional tape
TECHNIQUES:French knots, Heat Embossing

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Birthday Hugs

2012-01-13T00:00:00.000-08:00

I wanted to try something different.
I kept this card black and white with just one pop of color. I left my outline image uncolored...just popped it up. I added french knots that I saw in PaperCrafts magazine's issue this month. Love the fun they bring to this card.

Can you tell by this fun card I'm using images from
THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS?

I used the two stamp sets below:
KITCHEN GADGETS

I used this cute kitchen scale from this set.

JIBBER JABBER

I combined two sentiments from this set. I just love the different sizes of the words that make is fun to combine them. And I love the thickness of the lines for a bold statement.

Making my french knots....I used Divine twine and a 20 size Tapestry needle. I bought a green plastic needle threader that comes in a package of many. This was heavy enough to thread the thick thread.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Kitchen Gadgets, Jibber Jabber (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Rose Bud, Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:Divine Twine, Tapestry Needle 20, Paper piercer, Dimensional glaze, Dimensional tape, Mini silver brad
TECHNIQUES:French Knots

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Rainbow Hearts

2012-01-12T23:45:00.001-08:00

This stamp is so cool. I just love it.
I am playing in today's FREE FOR ALL CHALLENGE....FICKLE VALENTINES.

For this challenge you are to use something warm and cold on your card. I went with the color spectrum. I stamped my hearts starting with warm colors and ending with cold colors. I just love how this heart looks...like crayon. So cool.

The stamp I am using is a new release SWEET HEART (1ST QUARTER SOM) from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Sweet Heart 1st quarter SOM 2012 (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Palette Ink pads Cherry Go Round, Tangelo Smoothie, Fresh Papaya, Lime Juice, Turquoise Gem (Clear Dollar Stamps)

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Circus Elly

2012-01-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

Is there anything cuter than a baby elly?!
I'm playing with THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS today!
Its a brand new company that you should check out!

I used these three sets below:

SNOW MUCH FUN
I used the bucket handle for my circus stand.

PRICELESS JOY
I used the elephant, solid heart and "little" sentiment.

JIBBER JABBER
I used "welcome" from this set. It is just a little larger than the one in Priceless Joy and I like the two different sized sentiments on my card. Especially because "little one" is small just like a baby. Works.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Priceless Joy, Jibber Jabber, Snow Much Fun (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Life's A Party, Hello Luscious (Basic Grey)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, and Tangelo, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain, Copics W4, W5, W6
ACCESSORIES:Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Scotch Dimensional Tape, Jumbo Scallop Die-Namics Border (My Favorite Things), Scorer, Cuttlebug, Large round corner punch
TECHNIQUES:Shape card, Sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Product Parade Last Day

2012-01-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

Today is the last day of
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS PRODUCT PARADE
NEW STAMP RELEASES

You can see the full reveal of all the releases on the
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

CHECK OUT THE DESIGN TEAM'S CREATIONS
BARB

CANDY

CASSIE

CHRISTI

LAURIE

LINDA

SHELL

SARAH

STACY

TRUDY

The Quarter SOM's stamps being previewed today are FREE
with a $40 order.
You can choose which one you want free with your $40 order.

This is my sample using 1st QUARTER SOM WINTER BEAR

RECIPE:

Stamps/Images: 1st Quarter SOM Winter Bear , Designer Label Accent stamp(Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse, Worn Parchment, Strawberry Jam (Clear Dollar Stamps), Jovial (Basic Grey)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain and Broken China, Copics R27, R20, E31, C-5, YR04 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Strawberry Jam Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Designer Label Dies (Clear Dollar Stamps), Snowflake Punch (SU), Icicle Stickles, 1/4" hole punch, Scotch Dimensional tape, Crystal Effects Dimensional Glaze (SU)
Techniques:Paper Tole

This is my sample using 1ST QUARTER SOM 2012 SWEET HEART

I made these cute little party favors with this set. I just stamped the circle sentiment then punched out the center first using a 3/4 circle punch then punched out the large circle using 1 3/8 circle punch. They make adorable little rings around these Hershey Kisses.

RECIPE:

Stamps/Images: Sweet Heart 1st Quarter 2012 SOM (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cotton Candy, Peach Taffy, Soft Mint, Pineapple Twist, Pretty Porcelain (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:1 3/8, 3/4" circle punches (SU), Hershey Kisses

This is my sample using 1st QUARTER SOM 2012 MINI VERSES
This is actually a magnet. I heat embossed the sentiment to make it stand out.

RECIPE:

Stamps/Images: 1st Quarter SOM Mini Verses (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Versafine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Antique Linen
Accents/Tools:Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Cuttlebug, Rose Stickers, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Anti-Static Pouch (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Magnetic Strip
Techniques:Magnet, Sponging, Heat Embossing
bear, sweetheart, and mini verses.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Product Parade Day Three

2012-01-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

WELCOME TO CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS

PRODUCT PARADE DAY THREE

To see the full reveal of all the new sets visit THE CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

CHECK OUT THE DESIGN TEAM'S CREATIONS
BARB

CANDY

CASSIE

CHRISTI

LAURIE

LINDA

SHELL

SARAH

STACY

TRUDY

This is my sample using ARK OF FAITH
RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Ark Of Faith (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse, Cherry Go Round, Orange Whip, Fresh Papaya, Lime Juice, Turquoise Gem (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Versafine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics R27, Y17, C=3, R20, YR31, E29, C-1, E11, E57, YR23, E37, E31, RV14, YR02, C-3, YR07, G05, YG06, BG05, B00, Blender (from Clear Dollar Stamps
Accents/Tools:Ranger Clear Embossing Powder, Anti-Static Pouch (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Heat Tool, Needle, Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Thread, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Scotch dimensional tape, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps
Techniques:Stitching, Paper Tole, Distressing

This is my sample using GOD IS LOVE

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: God Is Love (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Pucker Up, Orange Whip, Kiwi Delight, Fresh Papaya, Tropical Mist (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Versafine Onyx Black
Accents/Tools:Dimensional tape, Martha Stewart heart sticker, Spellbinders circle labels, Cuttlebug
Techniques:Dry Embossing

This is my sample using Psalm 46:10
I also used ARK OF FAITH

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Psalm 46:10 , Ark Of Faith (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball white, Wild Ginger (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Wild Ginger (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Bee Pollen Crystal Sticker (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Cuttlebug, Scotch Dimensional tape
Techniques:Dry Embossing

This is my sample using WALK BY FAITH

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Walk By Faith (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Hot Cocoa, Tropical Mist (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics E29, BG15(from Clear Dollar Stamps), Hot Cocoa (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Hot Cocoa Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), June Bug Button (Basic Grey), Crystal Stickers, Scallop Scissors

This is my sample using PSALM 37:23
I took inspiration for this card from PaperCrafts CARD CREATIONS Get Inspired Special Issue pg 87 a card made by Nina Brackett

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Psalm 37:23, Beautiful Butterflies (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tropical Mist Palette Ink (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Large round corner punch, Tropical Mist ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Tropical Mist crystal stickers (from Clear Dollar Stamps)

This is my sample using ETERNITY
I put down my color using the chisel tip of my Copic markers than stamped on top.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Eternity (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Copics: R35, YR04, YR31, YG23, B00, BV02 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

SNOW BIRD

2012-01-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is my first Design Team project for
THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS
The Alley Was Stamps is a brand new stamp company. You've got to check them out. Total cuteness!

These are the two sets I used below:

SNOW MUCH FUN
Using this set I heat embossed the solid circle making my stack of snowballs. I used white ink and white embossing powder to get them to pop on the kraft. Love the texture as result. The tag I stamped using sentiments from this set using my Fiskars mini tag punch and some hemp twine.

PRICELESS JOY
From the moment I first saw this set I was dieing to ink up that cute birdie. So I stamped him on top of my snowball stack in black ink. Then I stamped him three times onto designer paper. I cut out parts, sponged my edges and popped up with dimensional tape. He is so cute.

RECIPE:
STAMPS: Snow Much Fun, Priceless Joy (The Alley Way Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Whisper White (Stampin Up), Tim Holtz Distress Ink
ACCESSORIES:Hemp Twine, 1/8" circle punch, Fiskars mini tag punch, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Top Boss White Embossing Powder, Heat tool, Anti-static pouch, dimensional tape
TECHNIQUES:Heat Embossing, Paper Tole

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

DOODLE CHICK

2012-01-08T20:00:00.000-08:00

This week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE....is DIE CUTS.

I used the negative of my die cut. My card is 5 x 5, black base. My white panel is the largest square in the spellbinders square labels (not grands). Then I used a spellbinders circle label from the middle and embossed it. With both dies still attached to my panel as a guide I doodled my chick's wings etc. The white panel is then popped up and the beak and eyes attached. My sentiment is hand done.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:None
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Summer Days (Echo Park)
INK:Ultra fine black sharpie
ACCESSORIES:googley eyes, Dimensional tape, Dimensional glaze used to glue eyes, Spellbinders squares and circle labels, Cuttlebug
TECHNIQUES:doodling, die cuts

COME JOIN US NEXT SUNDAY
JANUARY 15TH
FOR THE CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
SUNDAY BLOG HOP ON THE CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

Product Parade Day Two

2012-01-08T08:00:00.001-08:00

NEW STAMPS AT CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
WELCOME TO PRODUCT PARADE DAY TWO

You can see the full reveal on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

CHECK OUT THE DESIGN TEAM'S CREATIONS
BARB

CANDY

CASSIE

CHRISTI

LAURIE

LINDA

SHELL

SARAH

STACY

This is my sample using YOU LIFT ME UP.
I masked and sponged my heart background and stamped on it for my focal point.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: You Lift Me Up (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Fired Brick
Accents/Tools:Night Eclipse Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Button, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques:Sponging, Masking, OLC

This is my sample using CUTE AS A BUTTON.
I heat embossed my sentiment inside my window and adhered a button on the "o".

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Cute As A Button (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment, Tickled Pink (Clear Dollar Stamps), Picadilly (Basic Grey )
Inks/Markers: Whisper White (SU), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Top Boss White Embossing Powder (from Clear Dollar Stamps), score tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Needle, Thread, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Heat Tool, Spellbinders square labels, Sweet Threads Button (Basic Grey), Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques:Sponging, stitching

This is my sample using JOSEPHINE CLEMATIS.
I heat embossed my image on vellum several times, cut out and popped up.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Josephine Clematis (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment, Hot Cocoa (Clear Dollar Stamps), Picadilly (Basic Grey), Vellum Cardstock
Inks/Markers:Whisper White (SU)
Accents/Tools:Cherry Go Round Crystal Stickers (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Top Boss White Embossing Powder (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Heat Tool, Anti -Static Embossing Pouch (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Thread, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Dimensional Glaze as glue, Dimensional tape
Techniques:Heat Embossing, Stitching. Punch

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Sunshine Smiles

2012-01-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

This is my second week as CAS Guest Designer on
THE OUTLAWS CHALLENGE BLOG SITE

This week's challenge is TAGS. So...I recently bought this Fiskars mini tag punch. I used it here for my sun's rays. I used scraps of Ocotober Afternoon papers. And the silver brads add just the right finishing touch. The little tags are popped up with skinny dimensional tape...you cannot tell from the photo. I sponged the edges with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain.

I used the Digi SUNSHINE AND SMILES from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS for my sentiment. I printed it onto my dp.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Sunshine and Smiles digital image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Fly A Kite (October Afternoon)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Fiskars mini tag punch, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders circle labels, Mini silver brads (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Computer
TECHNIQUES:Digital, Paper Piecing, tags

COME JOIN US JANUARY 5TH FOR THE
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS SUNDAY BLOG HOP
ON THE CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG

PRODUCT PARADE DAY ONE

2012-01-07T08:00:00.000-08:00

NEW STAMPS AT CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
Welcome To Our Product Parade from Jan 7-10th

You can see the full reveal of all the stamp sets on the
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG

CHECK OUT THE DESIGN TEAM'S CREATIONS
BARB

CANDY

CASSIE

CHRISTI

LAURIE

LINDA

SHELL

SARAH

STACY

This is my sample using TOUCANS OF LOVE
I also used BIRD-DAY HI!

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Toucans Of Love (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Night Eclipse, Worn Parchment, Night Eclipse, Summer Days (Echo Park)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics E29, R27, RV14, BG05, Y17, YG23, YR04 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Needle, Thread, Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Designer Label Die Set (Clear Dollar Stamps), Cuttlebug, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Cuttlebug Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Scotch Dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Googly Eyes, Dimensional Glaze to glue eyes
Techniques:Paper Tole, Dry embossing, Stitching

This is my sample using TOU-CAN PRAY BETTER THAN ONE
I also used the set TOUCANS OF LOVE

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Tou-can Pray Better Than One (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tangelo Smoothie, Fresh Papaya, Bubble Gum (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Night Eclipse Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Button, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Scotch dimensional tape, Score tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Techniques:Direct to paper ink technique

This is my sample using VALENTINE JOHN 3:16

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Valentine John 3:16 (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Night Eclipse, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Picadilly (Basic Grey)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distressed Inks Walnut Stain and Fired Brick
Accents/Tools:Spellbinders Scallop Hearts, Cuttlebug, Hello Luscious buttons (Basic Grey), Scotch dimensional tape, Needle, thread, paper piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Guiradelli Chocolate Square
Techniques:Sponging, Stitching, Paper Piecing

This is my sample using PSALM 116:1
I also used the stamp set SENTIMENTAL FLOWERS. I stitched my stems.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Psalm 116:1, Sentimental Flowers (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps), Picadilly (Basic Grey)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Inks Walnut Stain and Broken China
ACCESSORIES:Basic Grey buttons, Scotch dimensional tape, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Paper Piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Thread
TECHNIQUES:Stitching, Sponging, Paper Piecing

This is my sample using JOHN 15:12

I masked my paper with post-it notes and sponged my stripes.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: John 15:12 (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Textured White (DCWV)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Inks Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade, Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint, Broken China
Accents/Tools:Night Eclipse Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Button, Post-It Notes, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques:Masking, Sponging, Color Blocking

This is my sample using ROMANS 5:8
I also used the stamp BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES
I die cut the scallop window and adhered the same shape inside with the sentiment on it. Then adhered my heat embossed and copic colored butterfly slightly over the window.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Romans 5:8, Beautiful Butterflies (Clear Dollar Stamps
Cardstock/Papers:Night Eclipse, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Picadilly (Basic Grey)
Inks/Markers: Versafine Onyx Black, Copics YR02, YR04,YR07 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Bold Butterflies Designer Dies (Clear Dollar Stamps), Spellbinders Oval labels, Dimensional tape, Anti-Static Pouch (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Marvy corner scallop punch
Techniques:Heat Embossing

Here is my sample using the set LUKE 12:34
I made my card in the shape of a treasure chest and used the FAUX WOOD TECHNIQUE.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Luke 12:34 (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Antique Photo, Whisper White (SU)
Accents/Tools:Cuttlebug, CB Embossing Folder Distressed Stripes, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques:Faux Wood, Dry Embossing

This is my sample using the stamp set DEUTERONOMY 6:5
On this card I used the SPIRELLI TECHNIQUE.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Deuteronomy 6:5 (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Sweet Threads (Basic Grey)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Worn Lipstick
Accents/Tools:Spellbinders Circles and Scollop Circles, Cuttlebug, Flowers, Stick Pins, Thread, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Spirelli

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

BEAR HUGS

2012-01-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

I hope you will check out my
TUESDAY TUTORIAL on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG

My tutorial will show you how to make this GATE FOLD LATCH CARD using a Clear Dollar Stamps digital image. I give beginner instructions for downloading and printing out this color digital image for this project.

This tutorial inspiration came from THIS CARD by DAWN OLCHEFSKE.

PLEASE NOTE: This image was not colored by me. It is a beautiful pre-colored digital image HEART HUGS designed by Trudy Sjolander. Makes this project easy peezy!

RECIPE:
STAMP:Heart Hugs Colored Digital Image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Printer, Palette Ink pads Wild Ginger, Ripe Olive, Hot Cocoa (Clear Dollar Stamps) Whisper White (Stampin Up)
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders circle labels and scallop circle labels, Scotch dimensional tape, Cuttlebug, CB Distressed Striped Embossing Folder , Scor-Pal,
TECHNIQUES:Gate fold latch card, Digital, Dry Embossing, Sponging, Faux Wood

COME JOIN THE NEXT CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
SUNDAY BLOG HOP JANUARY 15TH
ON THE CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

Also scroll down to the next post to see my announcement.

ANNOUNCEMENT

2012-01-03T02:29:00.000-08:00

I am so happy and excited to annouce that I am on the Design Team for the brand new
stamp company
THE ALLEY WAY STAMPS
Click and check out all the adorable sets.

Here is one of the brand new stamps called
PRICELESS JOY

Meet the rest of the Design Team on
THE ALLEY WAYS BLOG.

Cup of Friendship

2012-01-01T20:35:00.000-08:00

This week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE is a theme challenge.....BEVERAGES.

I used the stamp CHRISTMAS TEA from FLOURISHES.

RECIPE:
STAMPS: Christmas Tea (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black , Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copic B00
ACCESSORIES:Tim Holtz Blender tool, Scotch dimensional tape, Cuttlebug, CB Houndstooth embossing folder, Billowing Clouds Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Crystal Sticker, Scor-pal
TECHNIQUES:Dry Embossing, Sponging, Shape Card

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Butterfly Birthday

2012-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
And what better way to start the New Year than with being a Guest Designer.

I am the January CAS Challenge Guest Designer on
THE OUTLAWS CHALLENGE BLOG

I hope you will join us in this week's CAS challenge.

I used BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

HOW I MADE MY CARD:

Score A2 horizontal card in half. Cut 1/8" off one end. Adhere a 3/4 x 5 1/2" piece of black cardstock to the back of that piece. It will show through the front of the card.

Scribble rectangles close to each other using Copics: R27, YR07, Y17, YG06, BG05 in the center of the card front. Stamp sentiment in center of colors in black ink.

Punch out Martha Stewart's Big Border Butterfly...one section. Cut out largest butterfly by just clipping it away with scissors from the other butterflies. Adhere to card only on the center of the butterfly so you can pull the wings up for dimension. Finish with a clear crystal gem sticker.

RECIPE:
STAMPS: Birthday Celebration (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics: R27, YR07, Y17, YG06, BG05
ACCESSORIES:Martha Stewart Deep Border Butterfly Punch, Clear Crystal Sticker (from Clear Dollar Stamps)

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Stitched Hearts

2011-12-31T02:56:00.000-08:00

This is the inspiration for the Dec 29- Jan 11
PAPER SMOOCHES SPARKS CHALLENGE

I was inspired by the colors and the lettering. So I incorporated that into my card.
I used the PAPER SMOOCHES set FOLKal POINTS.

I drew determined the middle of the card and allowed for the space this would take and centered using a ruler and pencil lines. I started with the center heart and worked out from there. I used Memento ink pads. Then I stamped the word Love next to each heart overlapping a little. I started at the top then immediately stamped the next two getting a lighter image each time. Then I repeated.

I finished off with stitching up the middle of the hearts and added crystal heart stickers.

RECIPE:
STAMPS: FOLKal Points Paper Smooches Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Bahama Blue, Rose Bud, Dandelion, Pear Tart, Tangelo
ACCESSORIES:Paper piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Thread, Needle, Dimensional tape, Martha Stewart Valentine Heart Crystal Stickers
TECHNIQUES: 2nd generation stamping, stitching

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

4" DOUBLE GATE FOLD TUTORIAL

2011-12-27T14:47:00.001-08:00

COME CHECK OUT
my 4" Double Gate fold Tutorial on
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS TUESDAY TUTORIAL.

Front view.

I used three Digital Images from Clear Dollar Stamps

ROSES TO DIE FOR

ROSES, ROSES, ROSES DIGITAL PAPER

AUTUMN BLESSINGS

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Roses To Die For, Roses, Roses, Roses Digital Paper, Autumn Blessings (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment, Fresh Papaya (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Printer
ACCESSORIES:Scotch dimensional tape, Crimper, Cuttlebug, CB Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Needle, Paper Piercer and Piercing mat (We R Memory Keepers), Thread
TECHNIQUE:Doube Gate Fold, Dry Embossing, Stitching

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Doctor's Orders

2011-12-26T17:19:00.000-08:00

Today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE....WINDOWS.

For my window....I use the largest spellbinders oval label die from my horizontal A2 card. I printed the sentiment from HAPPY HEALING digi from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS onto my 4 x 5 1/4 designer paper panel for the inside. I printed out this adorable image from the same set three times and layered for my 3D effect to the card front overlapping the oval window just a bit.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Happy Healing digital image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Everyday Flair (My Minds Eye)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YR04, R20, R27, C-1, C-5, E31, C-3, BV00, BV02
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders oval labels, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Scotch dimensional tape, Cuttlebug
TECHNIQUES:Sponging, Dry Embossing, Paper Tole

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

SUNDAY'S HOP WINNER

2011-12-22T00:20:00.000-08:00

Our winner, chosen from Shell's blog, is Bonnie Raduse and her blog Stamping in the Light. Congratulations Bonnie! Please contact Cassie at cassandratrask@yahoo.com to claim your prize.

Mini Minnie

2011-12-22T00:08:00.000-08:00

Today's WAYS TO USE IT CHALLENGE ...... is called DIGI DAY!

I used this adorable digi MINNIE'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS from TIDDLY INKS.

I just love this SPELLBINDERS SQUARE FLEUR DE LIS DIE SET. That is what I used for my base on my tag. This is a Christmas tag to go on my neice's gift that is wrapped in pink and orange tissue paper.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

I'd Pick YOU!

2011-12-19T02:24:00.000-08:00

Today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE is based on Charlene's CARD.

I used the stamp SENTIMENTAL FLOWERS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Sentimental Flowers (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint, Broken China, Copics:YR07, Y17, C-5, B00, blender,G05
ACCESSORIES:Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz blender tool
TECHNIQUES:Sponging, Paper Tole

THANKS FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

OOPS!

2011-12-18T17:41:00.000-08:00

OOPS. OOPS. OOPS.
I FORGOT TO POST FOR TODAY'S BLOG HOP!
Sorry!

Welcome to the
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG HOP
WHITE AS SNOW

You should have come from CASSIE'S BLOG. If not, then you'll want to start at the beginning on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a $25 Clear Dollar Stamps gift certificate for digital images!

WINNER: Winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on a DT member's blog. The winner will be announced on the CDS blog Thursday, December 22nd and here on my blog.

For my blog hop card....I used a brand new digi
SNOWMAN WISHES

Stamps/Images: Snowman Wishes Digital Image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse, Billowing Clouds (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Copics YR05, B00, Blender (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Scotch dimensional tape, Crystal Effects (SU), Icicle Stickles, Tim Holtz Blender Tool

Now hop on over to SARAH'S BLOG.

Copic Scrapling

2011-12-17T01:29:00.000-08:00

This is just a little thank you I made using scrap paper and my favorite new stamp set that I bought myself! Early Christmas to me! I needed a little note to put in a package I am shipping.

I used this amazing set CRAFT ROOM from CLEAR AND SIMPLE STAMPS. The possibilities with this stamp set are endless. You've got to check it out!

My scrapling is 2 x 4 1/4.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Craft Room (Clear and Simple Stamps)
PAPER:Worn Parchment, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz distress ink Walnut Stain, Copics C-1, C-5, YR04, blender
ACCESSORIES:Divine Twine, Scotch dimensional tape, small round corner punch, Tim Holtz Blender Tool

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Sweet Shoppe

2011-12-13T15:58:00.001-08:00

It is time for Paper Smooches January Guest Designer Search. I am excited to be able to play again in this challenge.

I made a sweet shoppe shape card using stamp sets:
HANG UPS
ALPHADOT
FOLKal POINTS

Here is a break down of how I used the sets:

Hang Ups....I used the lantern as a candy jar

the pole as a shelf
the hearts for candy

the leaves with berries...used the berries for candy

ALPHADOT...letters to make sentiment

line of circles for gumballs

FOLKal POINTS ...used the buttons for candy

I had so much fun combining all these sets to make this. I just love candy jars.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Hang Ups. FOLKal Points, Alphadot (Paper Smooches)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Life's A Party (Basic Grey), Everyday Flair (My Mind's Eye)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain, Copics Y17, YR07, RV06, BG05, R27, YG06, C-1, blender 0, B00, BV08, E31, E29, E57, YR02, YR04, BV00, RV000, YG41, Y21
ACCESSORIES:Crystal Effects (SU), Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Thread, Needle, EK success border punch, Needle, score tape
TECHNIQUES: Stitching, Shape Card

THANKS FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Yellow Snow

2011-12-12T01:36:00.001-08:00

Sweet little Chilly had a little accident. Guess I took too long taking the photo. Hee. This is a humorous card for today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE ..... CHILL OUT.

I'm going to give this to my nephew for his birthday. It also works because I am late!

This adorable penguin is called LITTLE PENGUIN WINTER from BUGABOO STAMPS.
I stamped my own sentiment using ALPHADOT from PAPER SMOOCHES STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Little Penguin Winter (Bugaboo Stamps), Alphadot (Paper Smooches)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Printer, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain, Copics YR04, blender, c-1, c-5, BG14, YG06
ACCESSORIES:Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz blender tool
TECHNIQUES:Paper Tole, Digital

THANKS FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Spirelli Snowman

2011-12-04T23:49:00.000-08:00

Today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE is to use twine.

I tried the Spirelli Technique following the tutorial on splitcoaststampers. I used DMC Floss Pearlescent Effects E5200 (5272). I used a single strand. I used long lengths taping them to the back at the ends. In order to get the size border I wanted I spaced my floss six scallops between.

I used three sets from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS:
LITTLE SNOWMAN
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
SEASON'S TWEETINGS

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Little Snowman, It's A Wonderful Life, Season's Tweetings (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Tropical Mist (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:DMC Floss Pearlescent Effects E5200 (5272), Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Spellbinders Scallop Circles, Cuttlebug, Score Tape, Scotch dimensional tape, crystal stickers, Crystal Effects (SU), Dazzling Diamonds (SU)
TECHNIQUES:Spirelli, Paper Tole

THANKS FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

HOLIDAY MINI TUTORIALS

2011-11-29T08:00:00.001-08:00

Today is TUESDAY TUTORIAL
at the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG. I hope you'll come check out my mini holiday tutorials. I'll share this yummy recipe for making treats to put in your handmade containers this holiday season. I show them here in my CHOO CHOO TRAIN

Next I'll show you how to turn this Choo Choo into and ADVENT Choo Choo using these adorable CHRISTMAS CUTIES TAG Digital Image.

Lastly...I'll share a tip for making the LANTERN SVG into a real lantern!

COME CHECK IT OUT HERE!

BEST GIFT OF ALL

2011-11-27T22:22:00.000-08:00

This week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #146 is a sketch challenge based on THIS card by resqbarbie.

I flipped the sketch to make it vertical. It reminded me of a gift so that is what I went with and I have the perfect stamp. It is a new release JESUS IS THE BEST GIFT OF ALL from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

My gift is made using 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS DESIGNER PAPER BY MY MINDS EYE. My square is 2 1/2 x 2 1/2. The top is 2 5/8 x 1/2. I sponged all edges with TIM HOLTZ DISTRESS INK WALNUT STAIN.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Jesus Is The Best Gift Of All (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), 12 Days Of Christmas (My Minds Eye)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Cherry Go Round Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), small and large round corner Punches, Glue Dot, Scotch Dimansional Tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques:Paper Piecing, Sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Sponged Clouds Tutorial

2011-11-27T14:16:00.001-08:00

I made a special holiday tutorial on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG today.
Come check it out and learn how to do this sponged cloud background and cloud shaped card.
FREE cloud templates.

NEW SVG RELEASES

2011-11-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

Today is SVG RELEASE DAY at CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.
Check out the new releases on the CDS BLOG.

I made this sample using the new LANTERN SVG/PDF designed by our very own Stacy Morgan.

I used the SVG file with my SURE CUTS A LOT program and CRICUT EXPRESSION. I adhered vellum to the inside and then placed a battery operated votive inside. It really is a lantern. I love how it turned out. It works great as a lantern.

The adorable trees I used to decorate my lantern are a new digi PAPER TREES by Trudy Sjolander.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Paper Trees Color Digi (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps), Vellum Cardstock
Inks/Markers: Printer, Hot Cocoa (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Lantern SVG (Clear Dollar Stamps), Paper Piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Thread, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, Sponge, Battery Votive
Techniques:Paper Tole, Digital, SVG, Sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Flower For Katie

2011-11-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
CELEBRATE LIFE
BLOG HOP
In Honor of Katie Renz

The Clear Dollar Stamps Design Team decided to honor Katie with a blog hop casing her cards.

A little recap for those of you who may not know....Katie passed away (not yet 40) earlier this month from a year long battle with a rare stomach cancer. She is survived by her three young children and husband.

You should have come from SHELL'S BLOG.
If not, you'll want to start at the beginning on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

KATIE'S CARD

MY CASE

I was inspired by the die on Katie's card. I made mine a shape card. I used the same stamp set BLOOMING BOUQUET from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.
For my sentiment I used A GODLY MOTHER.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Blooming Bouquet, A Godly Mother (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tropical Mist, Spring Leaf, Pucker Up Palette Ink Pads (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Cuttlebug
Techniques:Sponging

Love you Katie. I am thankful to have know you! MWAH.

If you would like to make a donation to Katie's family you can use this link.

Now Hop on over to LINDA'S BLOG.

Ornamental

2011-11-20T20:26:00.000-08:00

Today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #145 is a theme challenge...CHRISTMAS/WINTER.

I went with Christmas and used a new release ANTIQUE ORNAMENTS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

This is a 5x5 card with a Spellbinders Circle Label cut out of the center (second from the largest). I cut it out BEFORE I folded it. That frame is made using the largest and second largest Spellbinders Circle Labels.

The ornament I stamped four times, colored each one, cut them out, sponged edges and folded in half long ways. Then I glued the sides to each other.

I punched out the top circle with a 1/8" hole punch. Then I used five small jump rings to hang it. I punch a 1/16" hole at the top so it would be covered by the frame (the frame is adhered with dimensional tape....leave a small gap where the jump ring hangs at the top).

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Antique Ornaments (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics RV14 Berry Blast , YG23 Kiwi Delight, YR04 Orange Whip (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders Circle Labels, Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Jump Rings (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

THANKFUL BLOG HOP

2011-11-20T08:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Clear Dollar Stamps
November Blog Hop
THANKFUL
(that is our theme this month)

PRIZES: One lucky winner will receive a $25 Clear Dollar Stamps gift certificate for digital images!

WINNERS: Winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on a DT member's blog. The winner will be announced on the CDS blog Wednesday, November 23rd as well as here on my blog.

Let's begin. You should have come from CHRISTI'S BLOG.

If not you'll want to start at the beginning on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

I went with Thanksgiving from the THANKFUL theme. I just love getting together with family. That is what I am most thankful for...my family. And on Thanksgiving we eat TURKEY...so I just had to use this adorable new digi EAT MORE HAM. He cracks me up...I love that sentiment.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images:Eat More Ham Digital Image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps), Everyday Flair (My Minds Eye)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics BV02, YR07, R27, C-1 (from Clear Dollar Stamps), ZIG Millennium black pen .01
Accents/Tools:Divine Twine Tangelo Smoothie (from Clear Dollar Stamps), 1/8" hole punch, googly eye, Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Paper Piecing, Paper Tole, Digital, CAS

Now hop on over to DEANNE'S BLOG.

Psst....Join us Tuesday for a
CELEBRATE LIFE
BLOG HOP
in Katie's Honor.

WHY?

2011-11-20T02:30:00.000-08:00

Today's FEATURED STAMPER is Tenia Sanders-Nelson.

I cased THIS card of Tenia's.

MY CHANGES:
Made her shaped panel my whole card
Added a sentiment to panel
Stamped background

I used a few stamps from my stash:

ICE CREAM FLOAT from STAMPENDOUS (also RAK from my sweet friend K aka kstamper)

MINI CLEAR STAMPS by DIMENSION

BBD5 by AnnaBelle Stamps

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Ice Cream Float (Stampendous), BBD5 (AnnaBelle Stamps), Mini Clear Stamp (Dimension 2007)
PAPER:Cottonball white, Pucker Up (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black and Lady Bug, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YR04, B00, R35, R20, Rv000, C-1, C-3, 0 blender
ACCESSORIES:Tim Holtz Blender tool, Spellbinders Labels Two, Cuttlebug, Scotch dimensional tape, Crystal Effects Dimensional Glaze (SU),

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

TIC TAC TOE MICE

2011-11-18T15:10:00.001-08:00

I saw today's FREE FOR ALL CHALLENGE...PIXELLATED and just had to play. Darn these challenges that taunt me to play when I have so much other stuff to do. Hee.

So the idea is to use squares...and I immediately thought of a tic tac toe board. And I just had to use this adorable set SANTA PAWS from PAPER SMOOCHES.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Santa Paws (Paper Smooches)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Tropical Mist (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, ZIG Millennium .05 black pen, Copics, R20, RV000, C-1, Y17
ACCESSORIES:Scotch dimensional tape, Tropical Mist Crystal Stickers (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blender Tool
TECHNIQUES:Sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Cold Bears

2011-11-17T01:50:00.001-08:00

I'm playing in today's WAYS TO USE IT CHALLENGE #349...BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE.

*NOTE* I USED A COLOR DIGI (I cannot take credit for this awesome coloring only sponged edges and paper tole).

I'm using the adorable Color Digi illustrated by Trudy Sjolander TOASTY BEARS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Toasty Bears Color Digi (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Paper Piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Thread, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Scotch dimensional tape, Score tape (from Clear Dollar stamps)
TECHNIQUES:Paper Tole, Digital, Sponging, Stitching

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

NEW DIGIS

2011-11-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

Yep...it's the 15th of the month.
(feel like its going by fast?...me too..especially around the holidays).
NEW DIGIS FROM CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS

Visit the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG for the full reveal.

My sample is using
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COLOR

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: 12 Days Of Christmas Color and Outline (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Night Eclipse, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Paper Piecer and Piercing Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Thread, Score tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz blender tool, Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Paper Tole, Digital, CAS, Stitching, Distressing

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Life's A Party

2011-11-13T22:53:00.001-08:00

This week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE is a word challenge PARTY.

So I made a center step card. You can view my tutorial for making this 5 x 5 Center Step Card HERE.

I used this fun set BIRTHDAY PARTY from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Birthday Party (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YR04, YR07 (from Clear Dollar Stamps), white gelly roll pen
ACCESSORIES:Needle, Thread, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Scotch dimensonal tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques: Center Step Card, Stitching, Paper Tole, sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

WARM HELLO FOR SOME BUNNY

2011-11-13T01:06:00.001-08:00

Today's FEATURED STAMPER is Anne aka ITSAPASSION.
I cased THIS CARD of Anne's.

My Changes:
A2 card size
Circles on left and bottom only
Circles same color

I used this adorable new release SNOW FRIENDS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Snow Friends (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Pretty Porcelain, Night Eclipse, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics B00, C-1, RV000 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool. Sizzix Snowflake #6 Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug, 1 1/4" circle punch (SU)
Techniques:Dry Embossing, Paper Tole, Sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

FLAKES FROM HEAVEN

2011-11-11T21:57:00.001-08:00

I played in one of the VSN Mini Challenges today. I just could not resist the challenge A MARSHMALLOW WORLD.

The challenge was to make an all white card with no more than 25% color. And you had to have some bling...sparkle. My bit of sparkle is a strip of glitter on the top of my torn snow panel and crystal stickers on my snowflakes. I absolutely love this stamp JUMBO SNOWMAN from STAMPENDOUS. You can shape him the way you want to get different snowman shapes. Love that. This was one of the first stamps I ever got.

My sentiment is from this cute set SEASON'S TWEETINGS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

I stamped the nose a second time and colored, cut out, sponged the edges and popped up. That is my color although I know black is a color with my outline and sentiment. It is an easy card. It took me 25 minutes. A record for me.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Season's Tweetings (Clear Dollar Stamps), Jumbo Snowman (Stampendous)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copic YR04
ACCESSORIES:Scotch dimensional tape, Glitter, Crystal stickers
TECHNIQUES:Tearing, Sponging, CAS

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

YOU ARE A LIFESAVER

2011-11-07T00:22:00.001-08:00

My sweet friend Katie Renz is especially struggling lately with pain and nausea. She has been so strong through her battle. I admire her. I feel sad that her life will be cut short from seeing her children grow up and grow old with her husband. I cannot do anything about it and I feel sad. I love you Katie Kate and am so happy I know you. Biggest Hug EVER.

Doesn't seem quite right that Katie is in pain and I am making cards. But that is how it is. I am thankful for my blessings. Katie is one of them.

So......today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE is Taylor's sketch.

I flipped the sketch horizontal. I have such nice friends. Lately I have been bugging a couple of them with my questions of things they know. They have been so kind with their time and patience. I have been thinking what life savers they have been and when I saw this sketch....this idea is what came to mind.

For those of you that are not from the US and don't know what a lifesaver is....this card may make no sense. It is a play on words. Lifesavers are hard candies shaped liked the image in the center of my card.

I put words in the corners instead of images and put an image in the center instead of words. I arranged my words in Microsoft Publisher. It took some time to get it just right. I made my lifesaver using Spellbinder Circle dies.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:None. Computer generated sentiment using Papyrus font in Microsoft Publisher
PAPER:Cottonball White, Berry Blast, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps), Summer Days (Echo Park)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders circle labels, Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz Blender tool, score tape (from clear dollar stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, paper piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Thread
TECHNIQUES:Stitching, Digital

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

ALL YEAR ROUND BLOG HOP

2011-11-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you for joining us today for
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
Year Round Blog Hop

Featuring the newly released
YEAR ROUND CALENDAR DIGITAL IMAGE

Want to win this set?
Two lucky randomly chosen winners from all the comments will win this set.
You should have come from BARB'S BLOG . If not then start at the very beginning on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG. (We are hopping in order of the months).

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Year Round Calendar Digi (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Kiwi Delight (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copic YG23 Kiwi Delight (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Needle, Thread, Paper Piecer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Gem brads, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Scotch dimensional tape, Score tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Techniques:Distressing, Paper Tole, Digital

Now hop on over to LORIE'S BLOG (for April).

CHRISTMAS KISSES

2011-11-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

I hope you will come join us at Clear Dollar Stamps today for our
CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE #39.

I used the beautiful digi MISTLETOE designed by Trudy Sjolander.
This the feature digi for November and works perfectly for this month's CIC challenges.

RECIPE
Stamps/Images: Mistletoe November Feature Digi Color (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Spellbinder Circle Labels, Strawberry Jam Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Dimensional tape, Hershey's almond kisses, 3 1/8" x 4 1/8" clear Self Sealing Bags (WalMart craft dept-beads)
Techniques:Tag

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

6" Fold Treat Box

2011-11-04T02:41:00.001-07:00

Oh you just have to check out today's FREE FOR ALL CHALLENGE #89. Wendy shows us how to make these adorable treat boxes made from a 6" piece of paper. The idea comes from Deb Felt's blog.

When I checked today's challenge I just had to play the minute I saw these adorable boxes. They are so easy to make. Great way to use some paper from your stash that may have been forgotten. I know I have some.

For my image I used the brand new release CHRISTMAS INCH STAMPS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

Here's the inside view. I found mine held three Hershey Kisses comfortably.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Christmas Inch Stamps (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Berry Blast, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Versafine Onyx Black, Copics YG23, C-1, RV14 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Berry Blast Sheer Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Spellbinders Square Labels, Scotch dimensional tape, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool
Techniques:6 inch treat box

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Thankful Bird

2011-11-04T00:30:00.001-07:00

This card is for my Mom. Yesterday was a sad day. My Mom had to unexpectedly put her green cheek conure named Harley to sleep. Harley was such a sweet bird...he could sure give you a good bite but his high pitched chirps were so cute. My mom nick named him Tea kettle.

So I searched DOODLE PANTRY for one of Laurie's cute cute bird images. And this seemed just right. One of the things my mom said tonight is that they are thankful for the time they shared with him. This cute image is called PUMPKIN BIRDIE.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Pumpkin Birdie Digital Image (Doodle Pantry)
PAPER:Worn Parchment, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Pyrus (Basic Grey)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YR04, YR23, Y17, E57, BG15, R27, YG23, C-1 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
ACCESSORIES:Paper Tole, Stitching, Digital
TECHNIQUES:Tropical Mist Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Spellbinders square labels, Dimensional Glaze, Scotch dimensional tape, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Thread, Needle, Tim Holtz Blender Tool

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Bunches Of Love

2011-11-01T18:13:00.000-07:00

Bring on the mosaics for MOTERMARKS' TEAPOT TUESDAY #170. We are sending some love to Kath (CAKath). Sweet Kathy's sister Joanne passed away this month with Breast Cancer. You can find all the details on the challenge link above.

I used one of my favorite images LIL BEE'S BIG FLOWERS from AnnaBelle Stamps.

And I tried out the FAUX TILE technique from Splitcoaststampers.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Lil Bee's Big Flowers (AnnaBelle Stamps)
PAPER:Night Eclipse, Kiwi Delight, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics Y17, YR23, YR31, B00,C-1, C-5, C-3, R27, R29, R59, 0 blender
ACCESSORIES:1 2/4, 13/8 , 1/8 circle punches, Martha Stewart Heart Stickers, Divine Twine, Scotch Dimensional tape, Dimensional glaze, Tim Holtz Blender tool
TECHNIQUES:Faux Tile, Distressing

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Demand Chocolate

2011-10-30T20:55:00.000-07:00

This week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #142 is a color challenge this week.
Chocolate
Red
Ivory

I know it doesn't look like I used ivory but I did. I use watercolor paper which is ivory looking. But in the picture it looks white like my card background. Oh well.

Isn't this image awesome? When I saw the colors for this challenge I immediately went to the chocolate theme. I searched for chocolate digital images on the internet and found this wonderful blog - paulaposts.blogspot.com. Check out her FREEBIES.

I used my new Marvy Le Plume alcohol markers I won from SRM Stickers. I love them.

RECIPE:
STAMPS: Free Digital image from paulaposts.blogspot.com
PAPER:Cottonball White, Silk watercolor paper (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain , Marvy LePlume alcohol markers R818, E867, E868
ACCESSORIES:Scotch Dimensional tape, Dimensional Glaze
TECHNIQUES:Digital

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

PICKLED TINK

2011-10-27T06:02:00.000-07:00

WILL YOU PLAY IN MY HOPE YOU CAN CLING TO CHALLENGE TODAY?
PICKLED TINK

What is Hope You Can Cling To?
You can find all the details HERE!

*NOTE* I used a pre-colored digi. I cannot take credit for the awesome coloring. Only the paper tole and sponged edges and sponged cloud background.

The digi I used is FALL CRITTERS COLOR DIGITAL IMAGE from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Birthday Fall Critters COLOR Digital Image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Inks Walnut Stain and Broken China
ACCESSORIES:Large Round Corner Punch, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Dimensional Glaze, Dimensional tape, My original cloud template
TECHNIQUES:Sponged Clouds Background, Paper Tole, Digital

I hope you will hop over to Splitcoaststampers and join me in my challenge HERE.

Pumpkin Leaves

2011-10-27T02:36:00.001-07:00

Hi. I am a bit under the weather with bronchitis. I am on meds and hope to recover quickly. Emphasis on the word HOPE. Gotta think positive right?! But I cannot let myself get behind. Today I am playing in the WAYS TO USE IT CHALLENGE #346 on Splitcoaststampers. Hannah's challenge is to use leaves.

So I pulled out JULY'S SOM LEAF HELLOS and SEASONAL SWAGS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

The front oval is the card...it opens. The rest of the card is built behind it. I used spellbinders ovals to make the pumpkin. My stem I just cut free hand. The leaves are stamped, sponged with distress inks, cut out, sponged the edges, heat embossed with VersaMark and Clear Embossing powder and adhered to the card behind the front panel. I just love how the inks colored and blended to get the look of a turning fall leaf.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: July SOM Leaf Hellos, Seasonal Swags (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Orange Whip, Ripe Olive (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Inks Walnut Stain, Spiced Marmalade, Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint and Fired Brick, VersaMark
Accents/Tools:Ripe Olive (sheer ribbon), Spellbinders oval labels and ribbon tag trio, Cuttlebug, CB Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz blender tool
Techniques:Shape card, dry embossing, sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Tools of Hope

2011-10-26T18:22:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of the HOPE YOU CAN CLING TO CHALLENGES at splitcoaststampers? It is a month of challenges (October) for you to create cards and send them to a cancer center for Breast cancer patients. Isn't that awesome.
And there are even
prizes.
LEARN ABOUT IT HERE!

I finally found some time to play in the HOPE YOU CAN CLING TO CHALLENGE #25. Jeanne's challenge is to make a Birthday card.

I went with a masculine birthday card...no pink though. In fact I just didn't even think to put any pink on it. Oh well.

I used the awesome set MIX 'N' MUGS by FLOURISHES. I stamped it four times and colored and cut out different pieces of it for dimension. I sponged all my edges, glued them all together them popped them up on my card and added dimensional glaze for a little pizazz. I drew my black line with a 3/4" border all around first then adhered my image. I just love this set.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Mix 'n' Mugs (Flourishes)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), ZIG Millenium Black pen .05, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Marvy LePlume Alcohol Markers AG873, AG875, AG877, OY844, YG15, R818, G653
ACCESSORIES:Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Dimensional Glaze, Scotch Dimensional Tape
TECHNIQUES:Paper Tole

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Double Sided Card Set Tote

2011-10-25T23:50:00.000-07:00

I designed this double sided card tote for
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS TUTORIAL TUESDAY.

The butterfly on the front was made using the BOLD BUTTERFLIES DIE SET and
STAMP SET.

My tote is holding a 2012 calendar card set. Each card has a month of the year and a cute image. They are snail mailable, quick and easy to make.

I made them using the new set YEAR ROUND CALENDAR DIGITAL IMAGE

You can learn how to make my tote and card set on TUTORIAL TUESDAY at the Clear Dollar Stamps Blog

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Joy

2011-10-23T21:48:00.000-07:00

Playing in this week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE on SCS. Its based on THIS sketch by PH in VA.

I took the heart of the sketch and put it in the center of my card. I used a brand new release POINSETTIA JOY .

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Poinsettia Joy (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), 12 Days Of Christmas (My Minds Eye)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Needle, DMC floss, Cuttlebug, CB Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Clear Crystal Sticker (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blender Tool
TECHNIQUES:Dry Embossing, Stitching, Paper Tole, Distressing

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Blooming Birthday Wishes

2011-10-23T01:48:00.000-07:00

Today's Featured Stamper is Deborah Saaranen aka DeborahLynneS.
I just love Deborah's creation. I could browse her gallery all day.

I cased THIS card of Deborah's.
My Changes:
Made my image panel square matted in black
Stamped the tree filler in pinks
Added stitching and a sentiment

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Branch Out (SU), Seasonal Swags (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Night Eclipse, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Rosebud, Angel Pink
ACCESSORIES:Needle, Thread, Piercer and piercing mat (We R Memory Keepers), Bubble Gum Crystal Sticker (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
TECHNIQUES:Stitching, CAS

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

New SVG Releases

2011-10-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

INTRODUCING OCTOBER SVGS FROM CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
It's the 22nd of the month and that means......
New SVG releases. You can see more on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

My first sample is using the BEVERAGE CADDY SVG Designed by Stacy Morgan.
I used the digi SWEET AND SPICY.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Sweet and Spicy Digital Image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics R29, BG15, E37, YR23 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Beverage Catty SVG/ PDF (Clear Dollar Stamps), Nedle, Thread, Piercer and Piercing Pad (We R Memory Keepers), Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, dimensional glaze, SCAL, Cricuit Expression, Spiced Cider, Styrofoam cups, cinnamon sticks, Tropical Mist Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Techniques:Beverage Catty SVG, Paper Tole, Digital

CHOO CHOO TRAIN SVG

I made window mats for outside the windows in the SVG file myself. I put acetate (transparency film from an office supply store) inside so it would hold my candy.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Say It With A Kiss (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Night Eclipse, Cottonball White
Inks/Markers:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Choo Choo Train SVG (Clear Dollar Stamps), score tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), SCAL, Cricut Expression
Techniques:SVG

THANK YOU FOR VISITING TODAY. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

What would I do?

2011-10-22T03:05:00.001-07:00

I played in today's INSPIRATION CHALLENGE on SCS.
I took inspiration from this notebook.

I used the brand new release from this quarter CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. I was so happy to find this Spellbinders die HEART CIRCLES at Michaels the other day. I've been wanting this one. I even was able to use a 50% off coupon. WHOO-HOO. Then I used these older Valentines Day Heart Crystal Stickers by Martha Stewart I've had for a couple years. They worked inside the heart border. I love the sparkle this adds.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Christian Friendship (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Night Eclipse, Kiwi Delight, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), K i Shimmer Paper
INK:Memento Pear Tart, Versafine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders Heart Circles and Circle Labels, Ranger Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Martha Stewart Crystal Heart Stickers, Needle, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R memory Keepers), Thread, Cuttlebug, Anti-Static Pouch (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
TECHNIQUES:Stitching, Sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Blog Hop Winner

2011-10-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

We have a winner from last Sunday's blog hop!

The winner is............

wait for it.............

Kathi from Golden Paper Dreams.

Congratulations Kathi you'll find the contact information you need on the Clear Dollar Stamps Blog.

Winter Windowbox

2011-10-19T02:20:00.001-07:00

How fun....I got to play in today's SKETCH CHALLENGE #355.

I used the brand new release this quarter from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called WINDOWBOX WISHES .

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images:Windowbox Wishes (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Cherry Go Round (Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics:E57, R59, YR23, YR04, YG67, Y17, R29, C-1, blender (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Cherry Go Round Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques:Paper Tole, Paper Piecing, Distressing

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Birthday Cupcakes

2011-10-17T06:49:00.001-07:00

This week's Clean And Simple Challenge Theme is Cupcakes.
I used a GStudio cupcake stamp from my stash. And my sentiment is HAPPY BIRTHDAY from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Happy Birthday (Clear Dollar Stamps), Cupcake image (GStudio)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Inks Walnut Stain and Spiced Marmalade, Copics: C-5, C-3, YG23, R27, RV14, E57, E29, YR04, blender pen
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders die, Cuttlebug, Dimensional glaze, Dimensional tape, Martha Stewart Baker's Twine, 1/8" hole punch, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques: Paper Tole, Dry Embossing, Sponging

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Happy Fall Y'all

2011-10-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

So happy you could join us for Clear Dollar Stamps Monthly Blog Hop.
This month's theme:
Happy FALL Y'all

You should have come from Patti's blog. If not then you'll want to start at the Clear Dollar Stamps BLOG.

PRIZES: We're changing up the prize a little bit! One lucky winner will receive a $25 Clear Dollar Stamps gift certificate for digital images!

WINNERS: Winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on a DT member's blog. (It's a secret blog so the more blogs you leave comments on the better your chances of winning). The winner will be announced on the CDS blog Thursday, October 20th as well as on my blog here.

Onto my Blog Hop Card...I used a brand new digital image that was released yesterday called AUTUMN CRITTERS COLOR. Yes, the owl is a pre-colored. I just printed him several times, cut out parts, sponged the edges and popped up all the layers. Aren't the color of Laurie's leaves scrumptious. And see that acorn paper...it comes with the digi.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Autumn Critters Color Digi (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Hot Cocoa (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Inks Broken China, Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Spellbinders Lacey Circles and Circles Labels, Dimensional glaze, Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blending tool
Techniques:Distressing, Paper Tole, Digital

Now Hop on over to Shell's blog.

Dirty What?

2011-10-15T10:00:00.000-07:00

Introducing Lisa Lara..........................to the DIRTY DOZEN!
Can you believe it?

My SCS name is lisa lara if you'd like to visit me there.

Oh my goodness.....was I ever shocked when Lydia gave me the news (she can be very sneaky). I shouted "No Way" about a hundred times and was jumping up and down. My son had just come home from school and figured I got some good news having to do with stamping. Hee.

I am so very honored to be among so many talented ladies. Oh goodness.

Would you like to know who my Dirty sister is? You can visit her HERE and she is giving away some yummy goodies to celebrate. I on the other hand did not come up with that brilliant idea. But I will have Birthday Blog Candy here in December. Yes I will.

New Digis

2011-10-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the 15th of the month....
that means it is Digital Images Release Day at Clear Dollar Stamps.
Just wait til you see ALL the digis this month. Wowee!
Just go to the Clear Dollar Stamps Blog to see the full reveal.

Aren't these caroling penguins adorable! They are called CHRISTMAS CUTIES COLOR designed by Deedee Anderson. That background paper is from the digi file too. My penguins are pre-colored. I just love being able to just print them up and get them right on my card. The penguins I arranged in Microsoft Publisher to get three together. In the file they are separate. I just love being able to play with digi files.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Christmas Cuties Color Digi (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Strawberry Jam (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Cherry Go Round Crystal Stickers (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch Dimensional Tape, Tim Holtz Blending Tool
Techniques:Distressing, Digital, Paper Tole

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Swimming For Katie

2011-10-11T14:12:00.001-07:00

Do you know my sweet friend Katie Renz?
I know Katie from the Clear Dollar Stamps Design Team. My friend can use your help. HERE's where you can find all the details on Katie and how YOU can help!

When you click the above link you will find all the details about the fundraiser for Katie. This is one of the digis you can purchase to help Katie. It is called RIBBON FISH and was designed by my friend Trudy Sjolander. It includes digi paper too.

I used the pre-colored image in the digi.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Ribbon Fish (Swimming for Katie Fundraiser Digi designed by Trudy Sjolander)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Cuttlebug, CB Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder, Crystal Stickers, Black Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar stamps)
TECHNIQUES:Paper Tole, Dry Embossing, Digital

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Spice UP Your Day

2011-10-10T12:25:00.001-07:00

Today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #139 is an inspiration challenge on this photo below:

When I saw this photo I knew I had the perfect image to use. I used SWEET AND SPICY digi from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. I printed my image four times in the size I wanted. Then colored, cut them out and layered them (without dimensional tape). I did adhere the whole image with dimensional tape though.

I made 1/2" strips from Worn Parchment and ran them through my Cuttlebug using the Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder and sponged the edges. Then placed them how I wanted. I love how they frame the sentiment and make just the right place for my image to rest.

I put dimensional glaze on my image to finish it off.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Sweet and Spicy digital image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Paper: Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Ink: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YR23, E37, BG15, R29 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accessories: Cuttlebug, CB Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder, Dimensional tape, Dimensional glaze, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Embossing tool
Techniques: Distressing, Dry Embossing, Paper Tole, CAS

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Product Parade Last Day

2011-10-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS PRODUCT PARADE

See the full reveal of these sets on the Clear Dollar Stamps BLOG.

Customer collection

SEW GRATEFUL

TAG PHRASES

ZEPHANIAH

BIRTHDAY PRAYER

BURST YOUR BALLOON

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SALVATION

I GOT SAVED (DOTTED)

I GOT SAVED (SCRIPT)

DAY THREE PRODUCT PARADE

2011-10-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO DAY THREE
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS PRODUCT PARADE
October 7-10

Since Clear Dollar Stamps New Releases come out Quarterly (January, April, July, October) we have lots to show you. Visit the Clear Dollar Stamps BLOG to see the full reveal of each of these sets

CALENDAR TAGS
(Click on the link above to see samples)

BUILD A QUILT DIE SET

BUILD A QUILT (Stamp Set)

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Build A Quilt (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball white, Hot Cocoa (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Sweet Threads (Basic Grey)
Inks/Markers:Memento Rich Cocoa (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Build A Quilt Die Set (Clear Dollar Stamps), Cuttlebug, CB Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Sponge
Techniques:Sponging, Dry Embossing, Paper Piecing

Check out all the creative ideas the rest of the Design Team has come up with using these sets

Sarah

Trudy

Product Parade Day Two

2011-10-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO DAY TWO
OF CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS PRODUCT PARADE

Clear Dollar Stamps releases new stamps Quarterly January, April, July, October. See the full reveal of each stamp set on the Clear Dollar Stamps BLOG.

SCRIPTURES OF GOD'S CARE
(click link to see samples of this set)

CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Christian Friendship (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Momento Rich Cocoa, Pear Tart
Accents/Tools:Sponge, Spellbinders Square Nestabilities, 1/8" hole punch, Martha Stewart Baker's Twine, Cuttlebug, Seattle Chocolate Truffle Bar
Techniques:Sponging, Dry Embossing, Tag

SNOW FRIENDS

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Snow Friends (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Country Drive (Echo Park)
Inks/Markers:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Billowing Clouds Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Billowing Clouds Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Indian Summer Button (Basic Grey), Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles and Lacey Circles, Cuttlebug, Cuttebug Metal Cuttinb Plate Adaptor (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Dry Embossing, Vellum

WINDOWBOX WISHES

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Windowbox Wishes (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Red Checks (DCWV)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics Y17 Bee Pollen, YG23 Kiwi Delight, R29 Strawberry Jam
Accents/Tools:Spellbinders Square Nestabilities, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques:Paper Piecing

SEE WHAT INSPIRATION THE REST OF THE DESIGN TEAM HAS IN STORE FOR YOU USING THESE NEW SETS

Sarah

Clear Dollar Stamps Product Parade

2011-10-07T08:59:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
PRODUCT PARADE OCT 7-10
DAY ONE

This is where we begin the parade of the FOURTH QUARTER NEW RELEASES.
In case you are new...Clear Dollar Stamps releases their stamps Quarterly Jan, April, July, Oct.

Let's begin.

CHRISTMAS INCH STAMPS

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Christmas Inchies (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Versafine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Copics YG23, YR04, RV14, Y17 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Spellbinders Nestabilities Square Labels, Cuttlebug, Cuttlebug Metal Adaptor Plate (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Heat Tool, Clear embossing powder, Anti-static pouch (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Paper Tole, Distressing, Dry Embossing

ANTIQUE ORNAMENTS

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Antique Ornaments (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Wild Huckleberry (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Whisper White (SU), Tim Holtz Distress Inks Broken China, Dusty Concord, Worn Lipstick
Accents/Tools:Whit Embossing Powder (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Cotton Candy Sheer Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Bubble Gum Crystal Stickers ( from Clear Dollar Stamps), Jump Ring and Charm (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Heat Tool, Anti Static Pouch (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Scotch dimensional tape, Score tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Techniques:Emboss Resist

LITTLE BETHLEHEM

RECIPE:

Stamps/Images: Little Bethlehem (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Tropical Mist Palette Ink Pad (Clear Dollar Stamps), Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YR31 Fresh Papaya, YR23 Mustard Seed, BG15 Tropical Mist, V06 Wild Huckleberry, R29 Pucker Up, YR07 Tangelo Smoothie, G85 Mossy Woods, R29 Red Velvet Cake, E37 Mud Pie, Y17 Bee Pollen (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Tropical Mist Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Tropical Mist Crystal Stickers (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Stapler, Paper Piercer and Piercing Mat (WeRMemoryKeepers), DMC Floss, Needle
Techniques:Paper Tole, Stitching, Distressing

CELEBRATE THE REASON

POINSETTIA JOY

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Poinsettia Joy, May Your Love For God Bloom... (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Tropical Mist, Night Eclipse, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), 12 Days Of Christmas (My Minds Eye from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Tropical Mist Crystal Stickers (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Scotch Dimensional Foam Tape
Techniques:Paper Piecing, Distressing

JESUS IS THE BEST GIFT OF ALL

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Jesus Is The Best Gift Of All (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), 12 Days Of Christmas (My Minds Eye from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Bubble Gum Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Spellbinders Ribbon Trio, Cuttlebug, EK Success Border Punch, Scotch Dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blending Tool
Techniques:Sponging, Dry Embossing

See what inspiring creations the Design Team has in store for you with today's previews.

Sarah

Trudy

Clean And Simple Challenge #138

2011-10-02T20:09:00.000-07:00

What did you do for WORLD CARD MAKING DAY? I went to a college football game then got caught up in my son's homecoming. I got really cute pictures! I sadly did not make a card on WCMD. I would love to hear what you did!

Yep, it's time for this week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #138 on Splitcoaststampers. It's a sketch challenge based on THIS card by Cibele aka elmo98ca.

My card is also for the TOTALLY STAMPALICIOUS challenge Emboss It.

I used this adorable squirrel from this quarter's new releases called SQUIRREL CHATTER from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

WHAT I DID: I stamped my squirrel four times on this light grey text paper from the EVERYDAY FLAIR collection by MY MINDS EYE. I cut my squirrels are follows:
1. Cut out entire squirrel
2. Cut out squirrel minus his tail.
3. Cut out squirrel minus his tail, legs and feet.
4. Cut out only the squirrel's head.

I then sponged the edges of each using Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain and the Tim Holtz blender tool. I adhered each piece in order except the head.

Then I stamped the acorn part of the squirrel on the orange paper and one squirrel on the blue checkered paper in the collection and cut out only the acorn from the orange and just the acorn top from the blue. Sponged them and adhered them onto the squirrel.

I ran the squirrel through my Cuttlebug using the Houndstooth embossing folder by Cuttlebug. I then separately ran the squirrels head through the cuttlebug next and attached to the body using dimensional tape. That is how I got my dimension without using a lot of dimensional tape on the squirrel.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Squirrel Chatter (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Everyday Flair (My Minds Eye from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, ZIG Mellennium black .05 pen, Copics B00, R20, RV000, Blender (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Cuttlebug, CB Houdstooth Embossing Folder
Techniques:Faux Stitching, Paper Tole, Dry Embossing, Distressing

THANK YOU FOR VISITING TODAY. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Clean And Simple Challenge And Wee Memories 69

2011-09-25T23:52:00.000-07:00

Have you had a Honey Crisp Apple from this season? I just bought some the other day. Oh they are soooooooooooooooooooooo yummy. I saw a picture where they took the top off the honey crisp apple, scooped out the center and filled the apple with chicken salad. The salad had apple chunks in it too. Sounds good to me. Yum.

Today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #137 on SCS. The challenge is paper piecing. I used two CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS sets. The sentiment is from NUMBERS 6:24-26 and the leaves are from SQUIRREL CHATTER.

This card is also for WEE MEMORIES CHALLENGE #69....Patterned Paper. As you can see I used patterned paper PYRUS by BASIC GREY for my base and paper pieced leaves. I sponged all edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Numbers6:24-26, Squirrel Chatter (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPERS:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Pyrus (Basic Grey from Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders Long Skinny Rectangles, Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blending Tool
TECHNIQUES:Sponging, Dry Embossing, Paper Piecing

THANK YOU FOR VISITING TODAY! ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Blog Hop Winner and NEW SVGs

2011-09-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the Release of New SVG's at Clear Dollar Stamps. Check them all out on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

My first sample uses the New Release WINDMILL SVG/PDF Designed by Stacy Morgan. Here is a front view showing the windmill blades I embossed with the Cuttlebug Houndstooth embossing folder and sponged the edges with Hot Cocoa.

To hold the windmill blades together and as embellishment I used the die set DESIGNER LABELS.

Here's a back view showing how I put an owl on all four sides of the box. I used this adorable Halloween paper by My Minds Eye called MISCHIEVOUS.

Here's a close up of the yummy Molasses Cookies I made. This view also shows off this adorable owl from the set WHAT A HOOT.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: What A Hoot (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment, Night Eclipse, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Mischievous (My Minds Eye from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Hot Cocoa Palette Ink (Clear Dollar Stamps), Copics YR07 Tangelo Smoothie, Y17 Bee Pollen, E31Toasted Almond (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Windmill SVG/PDF (Clear Dollar Stamps), Designer Label Dies (Clear Dollar Stamps), Night Eclipse ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), SCAL, Cricuit Expression, Cuttlebug, CB Houndstooth embossing folder, Dauber (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Sponge, Screw brad, Scotch dimensional tape, dimensional glaze, safety pin
Techniques:Treat box, tag, sponging, dry embossing, SVG

My sample here is using today's New SVG Release BARREL SVG/PDF Designed by Stacy Morgan

I scored all my cut out pieces every 1/2 inch using my Scor-Pal. I used three of larger outside bands that go around the barrel instead of only two and omitted the smaller ones. I layered three on top of each other after I scored them and then put five mini gold brads spaced evenly through the bands.

I used the digital image AUTUMN BLESSINGS for the pumpkin and sentiment. I printed out five pumpkins the size I wanted and colored only the parts I needed, cut out, sponged the edges with Hot Cocoa Palette Ink and popped up. I cut around the pumpkin and stem only for the base. After all the layering I cut out the three leaves from the last pumpkin image and placed them over the vine areas on the pumpkin and the top leaf on the right. Then I printed out the sentiment on Cottonball White cardstock and popped up behind the pumpkin at an angle.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Autumn Blessings Digital Image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Hot Cocoa Palette Ink (Clear Dollar Stamps), Copics Y17 Bee Pollen, YR07 Tangelo Smoothie, R29 Strawberry Jam, YG95 Ripe Olive (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Barrel SVG (Clear Dollar Stamps), Mini Gold Brads (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Spring Leaf Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Dauber (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, Scor-Pal, Cricuit Expression, SCAL
Techniques:Scoring, Sponging, Paper Tole, Digital, SVG

And the winner of a $25 gift certificate for digital images is...
(from last Sunday's Clear Dollar Stamps Blog Hop)
CONGRATULATIONS
Elaine Sauer
(Elaine just go to the Clear Dollar Stamps Blog to find out how to claim your prize)

THANK YOU FOR VISITING TODAY. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Clean And Simple Challenge #136

2011-09-18T22:27:00.000-07:00

Guess What we did today? We visited a local college campus with our son who is graduating from HS this year. Scary. We will be empty nesters. Yikes. It was a very enjoyable experience today. Love to see Alek's excitement for his future.

Leaves! Yes leaves. That is the theme for this week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #136. This is one of my favorite challenges and I make an effort to play in it every week.

So here is what I came up with for the challenge. I used PAPER SMOOCHES set HANG UPS. The word "hi" comes swoopy like this...I just stamped the large leaves against the swoop. I colored them on the white cardstock then I stamped five more leaves on separate white cardstock, colored them, cut them, sponged their edges and popped them up. Simple. Just added a clear crystal sticker to the dot on the "i" for the finishing touch.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Hang Ups (Paper Smooches)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics Y17, R29, YR07, E37, BG15
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders Nestabilities Circls Labels, Scotch demensional tape, Tim Holtz Blending Tool
TECHNIQUES:Distressing, CAS

THANK YOU FOR VISITING TODAY! ENJOY YOUR DAY!

TANGY TRIO BLOG HOP

2011-09-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our blog hop this month. Don't those colors look yummy. I LOVE them...love the papers....love the ribbon....love the Copic colors. LOVE 'EM.

To begin...you should have come from the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG. If not...you'll want to start there.

PRIZES: We're changing up the prize a little bit! One lucky winner will receive a $25 Clear Dollar Stamps gift certificate for digital images!

WINNERS: Winners will be randomly chosen from comments received on a DT member's blog. The winner will be announced on the CDS blog Thursday, September 22nd. I will announce the winner on my blog that day as well.

So let's get started...for my use of the Tangy Trio colors I used
Copics
RV14 CDS Color Berry Blast
YR04 CDS Color Orange Whip
YG23 CDS Color Kiwi Delight

I used the stamp set SEASONAL SWAGS. I made a frame using the spellbinders nestabilities oval labels. And stamped my stamps inside that for my shape. I stamped the image four more times on separate cottonball white cardstock. I colored it all on the base, then colored just the leaves and flowers on two separate images then colored just the flowers on the last two separate images. I cut them out, sponged the edges and adhered in layers for dimension.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Seasonal Swags (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics RV14 Berry Blast, YR04 Orange Whip, YG23 Kiwi Delight, C-1 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Spellbinders Oval Labels, Scotch dimensional tape, Cuttlebug
Techniques:Paper Tole, Distressing, CAS

Now hop on over to Trudy's Tremendous Blog. Enjoy the hop and good luck!

NEW OCTOBER DIGIS

2011-09-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

Wait til you see this month's NEW DIGIS at CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

I love Fall...don't you?! I just had to play with these digis the moment I laid my eyes on them. My first sample is using the set SUNSHINE & SMILES. Just the name makes me smile.

I worked in Microsoft Publisher and inserted my image. Then I clicked on the little tool bar that appears on the page when you are clicked on your image. I selected Wash Out. That gave me the light grey. Then I inserted my sentiment over the top and kept it black. I used the png images so I could layer.

I printed the image again in black and colored, cut out, sponged and popped up just the sunflowers and two leaves.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Sunshine Smiles (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Inks Broken China, Walnut Stain, Copics Y17, YR31, YR23, G85, YG95, E29 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Spellbinders Nestabilities Picot Labels, Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Spellbinder Shape Card, Sponging

This sample uses the NEW RELEASE SWEET & SPICY. Another great set and title by Deedee.

Again I put my images and sentiments where I wanted them using text boxes in Microsoft Publisher. I washed out the sentiments just like I did in my first card.

For the paper pieced apple. I copy and pasted an apple and printed it out. Then I cut a small piece of my patterned paper, put removable tape on the back and placed it right over the apple. Then ran it through the printer again...so the printer prints the apple on the patterned paper. Sooooooooooo cool. I use this tecnique all the time. Great way to use small pieces of paper.

I cut out my apple, sponged the edges and popped up. I did the same for the leaf.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Sweet & Spicy (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), My Minds Eye Collections 12 Days Of Christmas and Everyday Flair (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copic D29 (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Gelly Roll white gel pen
Accents/Tools:Computer, Removable tape, Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Scor-Pal
Techniques:Sponging, Digital

Now you can see all the New Releases on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG .

CFC19 and Paper Smooches GD Search

2011-09-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

We hit a mile stone in our family today....our youngest started his first day at his first job! Yep...I just had to snatch a photo too. I'm that kind of Mom...yep...Hee Hee. He looked so cute (I know not supposed to use the "C" word) in his McDonalds cap.

This is for CAS-ual FRIDAYS CHALENGE 19...to paper piece.

I am having fun with this new collection MISCHIEVOUS from MY MINDS EYE. Isn't it the coolest Halloween paper (or Papah as my friend Peggy would say) you have EVAH seen! I took two pieces from my 6x6 pack and cut one to 5x5 then stamped the words in the bg using PAPER SMOOCHS set ALPHADOT. Then I cut out the witch and pumpkins from the other piece, sponged the edges and popped them up after I handstitched the bottom border.

This is also an entry for PAPER SMOOCHES OCTOBER GUEST DESIGNER SEARCH.
You should check out all the talent...Wow...talk about intimidating.

RECIPE:
STAMPS: Alphadot (Paper Smooches)
PAPER:Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps), Mischievous (My Minds Eye from Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Piercing Mat and Piercer (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, DMC floss, Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Score Tape

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CAS135 and Paper Smooches GD Search

2011-09-12T00:23:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to go to the Fair with my Mom today. Look out caramel apple...here I come. Hee. I love fall. What is your favorite season?

Today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #135 is a sketch based on Jen's (miss boo) card HERE. I just love this paper by MY MINDS EYE called MISCHIEVOUS.

This is also for PAPER SMOOCHES OCTOBER GUEST DESIGNER SEARCH.
I used the new alphabet from PAPER SMOOCHES called APLPHADOT for my sentiment tag. I thought the little googly eyes fit just right in the "o's". That little spider (see him?) is a $1 punch by G Studio I picked up a JoAnn's.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Alphadot (Paper Smooches)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps), Mischievous (My Minds Eye)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Basic Grey Button

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Wee Memories Challenge 67

2011-09-10T23:30:00.000-07:00

I was going through my stamp set stash and came across this dollar stamp set by G Studio that I bought awhile ago and never used. I played with it a bit and decided to join in WEE MEMORIES CHALLENGE #67...ONE LAYER CARD.

RECIPE:
STAMPS: G Studio $1 stamp
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Fresh Papaya Palette Ink (Clear Dollar Stamps)

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AnnaBelle Stamps Birthday Challenge

2011-09-10T14:02:00.000-07:00

AnnaBelle Stamps is celebrating their two year birthday by having challenges and offering up prizes. You can check out all the details on their blog HERE. I just had to play.

This card is for their Birthday Challenge #2....to use blooms/flowers. I used the flowers from LIL MICHELLE SWINGING BY and the sentiment from ACACIA.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Lil Michelle Swinging By, Acacia (AnnaBelle Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Broken China, Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint,Copic: Y17
ACCESSORIES:Bo Bunny Flexible Ruler, Removable Tape, Scotch dimensional tape, Chili Mini Sprinkles (AnnaBelle Stamps), Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacey Circles and Circles Labels, Dimensional Glaze as glue
TECHNIQUES:Masking, Sponging

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Free For All and Paper Smooches GD Search

2011-09-08T23:34:00.000-07:00

Guess what I had today? I had my first GALA apple of the season today. Oh it was crisp and juicy just the way I like it. Yummy. Soon Jamba Juice will have their pumpkin smoothies. Oh they are delightful. Maybe you are going "YUCK" but I love 'em. Fall is my favorite season.

So I am back today with another entry for PAPER SMOOCHES OCTOBER GUEST DESIGNER SEARCH. I bought this set FOLKal POINTS for this matryoshka doll. I love Matryoshka dolls...I have over 30 of them thanks to my family and friends. Finally I inked her up and used a designer sketch from the PAPER SMOOCHES BLOG as my inspiration.

The hearts I used for the background are in the FOLKal POINTS set too. I just put both sizes on my acrylic block and altered the position as I stamped. For the sentiment background I used ALPHADOT from PAPER SMOOCHES as well. I just laid out the letters touching and pressed my acrylic block to them to pick them up. I went for a carefree look.

When I saw today's FREE FOR ALL CHALLENGE....PAPER PIECING I decided to play and use my doll stamp. After I paper pieced her I ran her through my Cuttlebug using the Houndstooth EB folder then ran her face only through and attached with dimensional tape. She makes me smile...that is why I chose my sentiment.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:FOLKal Points, Alphadot (Paper Smooches)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps), Playground, Summer Days and Country Drive Collections (Echo Park)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics R20, Y17, R27, E31
ACCESSORIES:Bee Pollen Crystal Stickers (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Cuttlebug, CB Houndstooth EB folder, Scotch Dimensional Tape
TECHNIQUES:Dry Embossing, Sponging, Paper Piecing

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Paper Smooches October GD Search

2011-09-07T21:55:00.001-07:00

Ever get comfortable in your craft. For me I love clean and simple. Bright colors popping on a white bg with one main focal point. Today I went to the library and was inspired by this sketch in this month's Paper Crafts Magazine. This is different for me. Not sure if I really like it or not but I put my touch on it. I need cash cards for my neice and nephews at Christmas. So one down

This is an entry for Paper Smooches October Guest Designer Search. I used this adorable set SANTA PAWS from PAPER SMOOCHES.

Isn't this new line of My Minds Eye Paper delish? It is called 12 Days Of Christmas. I love it. Makes me smile. I love the colors. Okay...so I said I was not sure if I like this card but I tried something different. Yay. I love Paper Crafts magazine.

RECIPE
STAMPS:Santa Paws (Paper Smooches)
PAPER:12 Days Of Christmas (My Mind's Eye), Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black , Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Googly Eyes, Scotch dimensional tape, 1 3/8 circle punch (SU), Tim Holtz Sponging Tool
TECHNIQUES:Sponging, Sketch

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Up Up and Away.....

2011-09-06T11:29:00.000-07:00

Check out Clear Dollar Stamps Blog for NEW RELEASE MINI MINISTRY SETS today!

On this card I used the new set HOT AIR BALLOON.

I stamped my hot air balloon with Versafine Onyx Black and heat embossed for the rich black color and fussy cut around leaving a white edge. I love how the sponged bg turned out. Yay. Gotta love it when a card turns out. Hee

RECIPE
Stamps/Images: Hot Air Balloon (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Versafine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Spiced Marmalade, Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint, Broken China
Accents/Tools:Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacey Circles and Circles Labels, Cuttlebug, Embossing Powder, Anti-Static Pouch (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, Heat Tool
Techniques:Sponging, Heat Embossing

This one uses the new stamp DAISY HOT AIR BALLOON.

I just love the center step card. You can see my tutorial for this 5x5 adaptation HERE.
I made my sponged cloud background then cut up the pieces to put on the card. I stamped my daisy balloon on Orange Whip Cardstock twice, cut out, dry embossed, sponged edges and popped up.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Daisy Hot Air Balloon (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment, Orange Whip, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps) , Whisper White (SU), Tim Holtz Distress Inks Vintage Photo,Antique Linen, Walnut Staink, Broken China
Accents/Tools:Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Basic Grey Button, Scotch dimensional tape, DMC floss, Cuttlebug, CB Embossing Folders Houndstooth and Distressed Stripes
Techniques:Dry Embossing, Center Step Card, Distressing, Sponged Clouds

Lastly I used the new stamps LIFTING YOU UP IN PRAYER and HOT AIR BALLOON.

I had fun using Echo Park papers Days of Summer.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Hot Air Balloon, Lifting You Up In Prayer (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps), Days Of Summer (Echo Park)
Inks/Markers:Cherry Go Round Palette Ink Pad (Clear Dollar Stamps), Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Cloud Die-namics (My Favorite Things), Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Scotch Dimensional Tape
Techniques:Distressing

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