Neglected?

I know my blog has been neglected lately. It may be neglected but definitely not forgotten. We are in the midst of a major project here at the cabin and it's very consuming. Besides that there's always the stuff that comes up. During that time I am thankful to have a God to share my burdens with and friends and family that pray for us.

On the lighter side, here's a sample of one of the items I will be selling at the craft show later this month. It's a gift card holder. I found the tutorial over on Julie Bluher's blog, Paper Pleaseing Ideas. Here's the link: Gift Card Holder Folder.



I hope you are delighting in a wonderful day and thank you so much for checking in on me!

Smiles,

Reminder...

Today is the last day of the Candy Caper over at Clear Dollar Stamps. I hope you had fun with the birthday celebration!

Smiles,

Happy Birthday to Clear Dollar Stamps!

It's time to celebrate Clear Dollar Stamps' five year birthday! To get it started the great CANDY CAPER has begun over at Clearly iStamp. Both Lori McKroskey and Laurie Wilson designed a special stamp set in CDS's honor. Head on over to Clearly iStamp for the complete details on the great CANDY CAPER! You don't want to miss the prizes and fun!

Here's a card that made with the new Birthday Celebration set. There are more "Birthday Celebration" creations to view head on over to these DT member blogs:

Trudy
Tricia
Stacy
Candy
Laurie



CARD DETAILS:
BIRTHDAY CAKE CELEBRATIONS
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Birthday Celebration
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Blank Notecard, Basic Grey Sultry
INKPADS: Palette Ink Burnt Umber, Versa Mark
STICKLES: Gold, Fruit Punch, Cinnamon
COPIC MARKERS: RV10, RV13, E37, Atyou Spica Gold
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Pebbles Shimmer Chalk, May Arts Pink Polka Dot Ribbon, Misc Sheer Olive Ribbon, Silk Flower, Marvy Flower Punch, Clear Sakura Gelly Roll Pen
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE: Stamped Designer Paper Challenge

" For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." I Corinthians 1:18

Saturday-Saturday...

It's the last Saturday of the month and I am ready to move forward... how about you? All the new release Clear Dollar Stamps sets will be in the store tomorrow and here's the last of my creations for the sneaky peeks. You can view the full stamps sheets over on Clearly iStamp.



Mouse Dreams, November 2009 SOM, is the first one. That mouse is so cute! You can color him or do him up with paper piecing. So many different options. :-) I did a combination of both coloring and paper piecing for my sample. Not only that I also did a little paper toile on just the mouse. Very fun!

The next sample I made was with the single stamp called "Blessed Christmas". This wonderful little gem is an awesome addition to my Christmas stamps. I simply love the sentiment.

Please stop by and visit all the other Clear Dollar Stamp designers for more previews and lots of inspiration. Their links are listed in my sidebar.



Have a wonderful and safe day!



Sincerely,


CARD DETAILS:
MOUSE DREAMS
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Mouse Dreams November 2009 SOM
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Blank Notecard & Basic Grey
INKPADS: Versa Mark & Ranger Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder Black
TOMBO MARKERS: 177, 679, 977
IMPRESS MARKERS: 1, 4, 57
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Jewelz Metallic Pearlescent Colors, Ribbon, Blingy Jewels

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS:
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Blessed Christmas
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Kraft Blank Notecard
INKPADS: Versa Magic Chalk Ink Midnight Black, Jumbo Java, Wheat & Palette Ink Burnt Umber
STICKLES: Christmas Red, Cinnamon, Black Diamonds
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: May Arts Polka Dot Ribbon, SU! Oval Punch, Cuttlebug Die & Embossing Folder, Iridescent Shimmer Chalks, Krylon Shimmering Silver Glitter

Onto to Day Three!

**EDITED POST: I just noticed that I forgot to include the inside view of the penguin card. So here it is! ;-)**

And the previews continue on with Clear Dollar Stamps! It's so fun to finally be able to share the cards that I've made earlier in the month just for preview time. It's like being able to blab a secret that you've been holding onto for a long time. What a sweet relief. Today I am giving you a glimpse of "Welcome to Parenthood" and "Just Chillin' ". To see the full stamp sheet please hop on over to Clearly iStamp.



"Just Chillin' " can be mostly used for the holidays whereas "Welcome to Parenthood" is more of a set you can use anytime. I am so in love with that little penguin. He's so cute and reminds me of my grown-up son. For some of the fine details I used stickles to make the icicles and Flower Soft to fluff out his hat. I also use the stickles to glitter up the DP by filling in the bigger white diamonds by doing this it really pulls the card together.

With the "Welcome to Parenthood" card I used the glitter stained glass technique as shared by Amy R of Prairie Paper & Ink. Here's a link to her tutorial: Glitter Stained Glass Technique. It really wasn't that hard to do. What was difficult was waiting for it to dry. Next time I think I'll make a handful of the butterflies or other images so that I can have them on hand as needed.



That's it for today. Please be sure to visit my fellow designers for more glimpses of what's to come. Their links are in my sidebar to the right.



Have a wonderfully blessed day!


CARD DETAILS:
JUST CHILLIN' PENGUIN
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Just Chillin'
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Blank Party Invitation Dollar Store, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses, Bazzill Basics Just the Edge CS Strips Red
INKPADS: Palette Ink Noir Black, Versa Mark, Versa Magic Wheat
STICKLES: Frosted Lace
COPIC MARKERS: R02, YR61, C1, C3, C5, C7, BV29, R59, R37, Multiliner Black
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Pebbles Shimmer Chalk, Ivory Flower Soft, SU! Iridescent Ice, Jo-Ann Scrap Essentials Snowflake Brad, May Arts Sheer Polka Dot Ribbon, Circle Coluzzle, Circle Nestabilities Die

BUTTERFLY PARENTHOOD
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Welcome to Parenthood, Beautiful Butterflies, Antique Scrolls
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Blank Gatefold Notecard, Basic Grey Wisteria, Clear Acetate, Black Textured Cardstock, White Cardstock
INKPADS: Black Stazon, Palette Ink Noir Black, The Angel Company Chalk Ink Riverstone, Acrylic Paint Cream
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Silk Flowers, Martha Stewart Glitter & Ribbon, May Arts Polka Dot Sheer Pink Ribbon, Sizzix Scribbles Swirls Die, Crystal Lacquer
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE: Glitter Stained Glass

"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." Philippians 2:5-8

Another Day of Previews...

Yeppers, that's right. It's the second day of Clear Dollar Stamps sneak peeks! You can see all five of the preview sets for today over on the main CDS blog, Clearly iStamp, but as for my samples I have only one to share today. Philippians 4:6-8. It is a single sentiment stamp of bible verses and it's perfect. I certainly enjoy this kind of encouragement daily.

I hope your day is going splendidly. I've been on my feet all morning preparing our lunch of chicken noodle soup with homemade egg noodles. I hadn't made the noodles in years and thankfully they turned out better than before. I rolled them pretty thin and they cooked up nicely. They were filling and tasty. I would definitely categorize this meal as comfort food. Now that lunch is past and the dishes are done I am finally able to sit down at the computer. I am typing quietly as Ellie has just gone down for a nap. :-) It's so nice to have my "me" time. Anyhow, I have to get going... lots to do while the little one is sleeping.

Have a wonderfully blessed day and stop by the rest of Clear Dollar Design Team's blogs for more sneak previews. (Their links are to the right in my sidebar under CDS Design Team Members.)

Smiles,


CARD DETAILS:
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Value Verse: Phillipians 4:6-7
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Fancy Pants Designer Paper, Blank Notecard, Rust and Black Cardstock
INKPADS: Palette Ink Noir Black, Versa Magic Chalk Inks - Wheat, Midnight Black, Rid Brick
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Nestabilities Die, Ribbon Flower, Mini Heart Maker Creative Memories, QuicKutz Flourishes Die, Flower Iron-On Patch, Cuttlebug Folders, MS Edge Punch, Self Adhesive Pearls
SUPPLY CHALLENGE

"But God commended his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

What's Coming Next?

There are new designs coming out November first for Clear Dollar Stamps. Wanna sneak a couple of peeks? If you don't want to see what's coming up until later please close your eyes now. Otherwise, here you go!

The first one is designed with the new November Stamp of the Month called "Holiday Patterns". This set has eight holiday images without any sentiments. It's mostly a solid set with wonderful patterns infused throughout each image. I love this fresh look. I can see myself making all different kinds of creations with this small wonder.



The second card I am sharing was made with "Railroad Memories". This set is a mix of solid silhouettes and open line art with four sentiments. If you are into vintage this set is for you. I am a big fan of this style and I was really glad that it wound up as one of my assignments. If you look at the fine details you'll notice that I used the shattered glass technique on the main image and used the solid stamps with one sentiment to make my own background paper.

Wanna see more sneak previews? Be sure to checkout all the rest of the team's fabulous creations. All their links are located to the right in my sidebar but for the complete list of previews and full stamp sheets go to Clearly iStamp.

Smiles,


CARD DETAILS:
Holiday Patterns Gift
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Holiday Patterns, Christmas Scriptures
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: The Angel Company Merry Wishes, Blank White Notecard
INKPADS: Palette Ink Red & Green, Versa Magic Chalk Ink Red Magic, & Tea Leaves, Black Copic Multiliner
STICKLES: Christmas Red & Eucalyptus
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Snowflake Punch, SU! Tag Punches, Nestabilities Die, Bride's White Flower Confetti, Green Ric-Rac, Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Vintage Train
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Railroad Memoires
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Kraft Blank Notecard, Black Textured Cardstock, Wonderland from Cosmo Cricket
INKPADS: Palette Ink Noir Black, Versa Magic Chalk Ink Jumbo Java, Midnight Black, Niagra Mist, Encore Gold Pigment Ink, VersaMark, Ranger Walnut Ink
COPIC MARKERS: C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, YR31, Y15, YR68,BG09
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: We Are Memory Makers Chomper, Ultra Thick Clear Utee, Black Scrapper's Floss, Spiral Clip, Red Button, MS Edging Punch Ribbon, Nestabilities Die, Photo Corners, Key Charm
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE: Shattered Glass

"Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." Philippians 4:11

End of the Month...

How fast time has blown by this month. It's already so close to November and I feel the longing for Thanksgiving to be upon us again. :-) We are no longer running the fans to cool the air but instead have to light our fire to keep our home cozy. I've cooked our meals twice this week in our wood burning stove and have found the experimenting very delicious. Yummy! Never in my life did I think that I would experience such a task. Just goes to show you that you never know where the Lord will take you. From the arctic to a cabin. Who would of thought?



Anyhow, I have a little something to share today that I made with Clear Dollar Stamps' new release collection called "Winged Whispers". This set is simply gorgeous with endless coloring possibilities. Here I embossed the hummingbird image with fine black EP and then watercolored it with markers. To make it shimmer I used Jewels Watercolor Palette. LOVE that stuff!



That's it for now... lots to do and so little. Have a wonderful evening and thank you so much for visiting me!

Smiles,




CARD DETAILS:
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Winged Whispers
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: My Minds Eye Designer Paper, White & Yellow Cardstock
INKPADS: Versa Mark, Black Ultra Fine Embossing Powder, Jewels Watercolor Palette, Palette Ink Black Noir
COPIC MARKER: Multiliner
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Nestabilities Dies, SU! Oval Punch, Provo Craft Die, Corner Punch, Pearl Bella Baubles, Misc. Flowers, Cuttlebug Embossing Flowers

"In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:" Colossians 1:14

Hello...

I have such a headache this morning but I'm not gonna let that stop me from getting things done today. I am thinking that I'm finally gonna go through my side of the closet and downside my stuff. It amazes me how much I have and how much I don't use. Besides getting the closet done I need to continue on with my craft show goodies. Yep, I am going to have a table at an in-home craft show this year. I am hoping to earn some money to be able to go to a big crafting event next year. Craft shows really make me nervous because you just never know what will sell and what won't. For now I have some really cute mini albums done and giftcard holders. I will probably add a small selection of my cards too but what is really cool is that I can also sell my new crafting supplies that I haven't used. I have quite a bit of unused stamps and a handful of crafty tools that I snatched up during my TAC days to add to my table. Between the supplies and the craft items, Lord willing, I hope things will sell well. :-)




I do have a fun stamped card to share with you today. The images are from Clear Dollar Stamps new releases this month. This set is from the collection of Dreamtime Designs by Kim Teasdale and is called "Dog Days". From the first glance I just knew that I had to have it. The combination of cute doggies and fun sentiments make this set a must have.

I better end for now... Have a wonderful day!

Smiles,


CARD DETAILS:
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Dog Days
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Basic Grey Scarlet's Letter, Grey Textured Cardstock, Black & Lime Cardstock
INKPADS: Versa Magic Chalk Ink Aloe Vera & Midnight Black, Palette Ink Noir Black
COPIC MARKERS: R59, R37, C5, C1, E49, W3, W1
PRISMACOLOR PENCILS: 963, 964, 965, White
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Misc Ribbon & Eyelets, Nestabilities Die

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:7

Monday-Monday...

It was a very cloudy overcast day here at the cabin... so here's something bright and cheery to view. If you could see this card in person you would see that the colors make her pop off the page. Now that I look at her I can see that she is wearing Barrow High School's colors. LOVE IT! :-)

I hope your day had more sunshine in it than mine. Thanks for stopping by. Before I go... this card was made with Clear Dollar Stamps new release stamp set called "Howdy Partner". Wanna see more of this month's new stamps? Here's the link: CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

Smiles,


CARD DETAILS:
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Howdy Partner
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: My Mind's Eye, Brown & Blue Cardstock, Blank White Notecard
INKPADS: Palette Ink Noir Black
COPIC MARKERS: C3, C1, C5, C7, B5, BG1, Y6, Y8, E8, E93, E51, E43, R00
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Stickles Yellow & Dark Blue, PTI Lemon Tart Ribbon, Blue Button, Prima Flower, Scrapper's Floss, Doily, White Souffle Pen
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: Inspiration Challenge (Yellow Black Polka Dot with Blue Shoe)

More CHRISTmas Scriptures

With Fall in the air these days it's far easier for me to see that Christmas is coming. The holiday season will be here before we know it and come this Thanksgiving it will be a year since we were last home in Barrow. CRAZY! I sure do miss Alaska but for now I am content to just be... be where the Lord wants me. We'll have to wait and see where we are by the new year. I wonder if things will change much or will we still be on the mountain at the cabin. ???

Anyhow, here's a card that I did with Clear Dollar Stamps new release set called "Christmas Scriptures". I love this stamp set because the fonts are fun and it uses verses from the Bible to remind us what CHRISTmas should really be about.



I hope you are having a wonderfully blessed day. Today I am at my Mom's and will be going out to visit my Grandma. Later on I will be making dinner for my parents and then hopefully having a very relaxing evening with my family.

Smiles,


CARD DETAILS:
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Christmas Scriptures
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Cosmo Cricket Wonderland & OTC Scallop Blank Notecard
INKPADS: Palette Ink Burgundy, Versa Magic Chalk Ink Sahara Sand
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Nestabilities Dies, Misc Ribbon, Silk Shimmer Poinsettia