FUNKY SET OF FIVE

FUNKY SET OF FIVE

CLOSE UP OF SINGLE CARD

Hi. Well, I think I definitely achieved something different. I was struggling coming up with one more card for my DT with this set RAILROAD MEMORIES from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. I kept experimenting with color schemes and nothing seemed right until I started thinking of something simpler that I could complete. Than "AH-HA" this idea came into my head. I just love this locomotive in all these fun bright colors.

Thank you for visiting me today!

RECIPE:

ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Railroad Memories
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Neenah Solar White(from Clear Dollar Stamps), Black, Green#3 (DCWV), Pomegranate Metallic Cover (The Paper Company), Teal, Pumpkin,Red(Cordinations)
INK:Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Lovely Lilac, Pink Passion, Gable Green (Stampin Up), Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), VersaMark
MARKERS (if any):Bic Mark-It Markers, ZIG Milennium .01 black pen
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Martha Stewart Train Border Punch, Sponge, Paper Piercer, Mini and Micro brads (Michaels)
COLORING MEDIUM (if any):NONE
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (if any):Faux Stitching, Sponging

CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS

SNEAK PEEKS

DAY THREE

Here's a list of today's peeks:

prayer card

candle trio

ladybug flower, dont let it bug you

billy bee, bee kind

sneaky snake

ozzie octopus, you've got your arms full

luke 1:37

Check out the blogs of my fellow DT members for wonderful samples

Angela

Candy

Cassie

Katie

Laurie

Linda A

Nancy

Sarah

Shawne

Stacy

Tori

Tricia

Trudy

Sneak Peeks Day Two

Today Clear Dollar Stamps
Sneak Peeks Day Two
You check them out here!

Inspiration Challenge #208

I was just delighted to find this cute shoe from today's SCS Inspiration Challenge website Oliebollen.

It was love at first site when I came to the shoe book. I only looked at three items and this was it. I knew what I was going to do. I drew my own template then printed it twice for the pieces. I kept the colors the same and used CB die letters. I used this new release WELCOME TO PARENTHOOD from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS for my sentiment.

Thank you for visiting me today.

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Welcome To Parenthood
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Summer Travel Paper (K&Company)
INK:Basic Black (Stampin Up), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Vintage Photo
MARKERS (if any):ZIG Millenium .05 black pen
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Lg. Silver Eyelets, 3/16" hole punch, Eyelets Setter (Eyelets Etc.), Handmade Shoe Template, Copier, cuttle Bug, CB Alphabet Dies, Ruler, Needle, Paper piercer, DMC Floss
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (if any):Hadmade Template (made myself), Hand stitching, Sponging

Sneak Peeks Day 1

It is time for Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks

And here is what's in store for

DAY ONE

Here are just some of the inexpensive stamps available in December perfect for stocking stuffers and little gifts for your fellow stamping friends etc.

Baby face, baby bib, cute & cuddly

cute crown, if the crown fits

choo choo train, choo choo

teeny stego, something to roar about

teeny t-rex, something to roar about

mr. spike, you make me smile

bunny slippers, snuggle bunny

Below is a list of DT blogs where you can view their inspiring samples:

Angela

Cassie

Candy

Katie

Kim

Laurie

Linda A.

Linda B.

Nancy

Sarah

Shawne

Stacy

Tori

Tricia

Trudy

Crosstitched Heart

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope you have enjoyed your Thanksgiving day. I enjoyed being with my family.

I love crosstitching although I have not crosstitched since I've had children. Hee. Want to know something funny? When I was in labor with my first child, I brought my crosstitched blanket I was working on for him. It was white. Uh-huh mistake. The person putting an I-V in got blood on it. It came out though. I just could not stand the thought of sitting in bed doing nothing, although having a baby is NOT nothing. Hee.

Anyway, when I saw this stamp ACTS 20:35 from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS, this is what came into my head. I think it turned out pretty well.

Thank you for visiting me today!

RECIPE:
ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Acts 20:35
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:Chocolate Chip (Stampin Up), The Best of K&Company Paper Stack
INK:Chocolate (Stampin Up), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Needle, Paper Piercer, DMC floss, Ruler, Mouse Pad, Buttons, Tim Holtz Blending Tool, Dimensionals

Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday Challenge #69

So yesterday, I hinted to how I would use these gorgeous papers from Sweet Cassie. Well......here is what I had in mind. My brother brought me this magazine from the UK called Craft Stamper. My awesome SIL picked it out for me. Thanks Mitz. On the last page, they show a card made using strips of scrap paper. Great way to use up scraps. I chose to use strips of Cassie's RAK DP. I love it!!!!

I am bringing my favorite flowers, Daisies to the teaparty.

I used EVERYDAY JARGON, PANSY from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

I cut 1/4 strips and adhered them to my CS (4 1/2 square card). It was curved when I finished so I let it sit under a stack of books over night then I adhered it to heavy cardstock, using dimensionals because I wanted to cover up the back of brads. I used the flourish from Pansy set around the edges in white and black. Not sure I like it but wasn't about to scrap it. No sir! Not after all that glueing of the strips. Are you kidding? Hee.

Thanks for visiting me today.

Stamps: Everyday Jargon, Pansy from Clear Dollar Stamps

Paper: Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Stamps), RAK DP, Metallic Cover Pomegranate for base (The Paper Company)

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black (Clear Dollar Stamps), Whisper White (Stampin Up)

Accessories: Paper Piercer, Needle, DMC floss, Mousepad, Martha Stewart Daisy Border and Corner Punches, Rhinestone Brads(Michaels), Martha Stewart Rhinestone Stickers, Dimensionals

Techniques: Hand stitching, Paper Piecing

Blessings In An Orange Envelope

Do Blessings usually come in an orange envelope?
Well, they did today for me. Hee. I received this wonderful assortment of 6x6 gorgeous papers from my fellow DT member and sweetie pie friend Cassie Trask. I am anxious to use these beauties. Just look at these colors. Wow. Hmmmm...... I saw this idea in a UK card magazine my brother brought me from England last week. Just maybe...................it will be a surprise. Wait and see.... Hee. Thank yOU Cassie. You are a single Mom with your husband currently deployed and you thought of me. I am humbled and feel very blessed thank you!!!!!

Featured Stamper #146

MY CARD FOR YESTERDAY'S FEATURED STAMPER CHALLENGE

A CLOSER LOOK

If you have never checked out Birgit aka (Biggan)'s gallery on SCS, oh my you should! She was yesterday's Featured Stamper and I chose this card of hers.
Changes I made:
Angled my main image
mixed textured and non-textured CS on main image
added stitching on image

I used this cute cute cute new release MEOWY CHRISTMAS designed by my fellow uber talented DT member Shawne Arnold from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. This is one of my favorite Christmas sets and I know it will be one of yours, especially if you're a cat lover. I just had to stitch where the yarn lines were. This was so fun to do. I just loved Birgit's inspiration.

RECIPE:

ALL CDSTAMPS STAMP SETS USED:Meowy Christmas
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:White, Black (DCWV), Neenah Solar White (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Basic Gray (Stampin Up)
MARKERS (if any):Bic Mark-It Markers, ZIG Millenium Black .05 pen
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Ribbon (WalMart), Charm (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Jump Ring, DMC floss, Needle, Paper Piercer, Mouse Pad
COLORING MEDIUM (if any):NONE
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (if any):Sponging, Hand Stitching