Saying Goodbye to Clear Dollar Stamps

Sadly this  week is my last week with Clear Dollar Stamps as a Design Team member. This was my first Design Team and it is a group of the most caring and compassionate stampers. I am so thankful to Lori for giving me this amazing opportunity.  These are some of my creations with the latest new release.

                                                                         Billy Bee

                                                                   Snuggle Bunny

                                                                     Happy Rainbow


These stamps are all available at Clear Dollar Stamps. Go check the after Christmas sale going on now...

Clear Dollar Stamps Challenge

This week's Clearly Inspired challenge over at Clear Dollar Stamps is to create a winter themed card.

I chose this new Patchwork Angel for my winter card.  I colored her with Copics and Prisma Pencils.  There are so many great new releases for December.  Great for stocking stuffers and gifts for all your stamping friends. 

Faux Cookies From Santa

I created this card for the Color Challenge hosted by Betty on SCS.. We were to use Red,
Green and Browns.. I had been working on this card for my daughter.. I wanted to use
the newly released set Baked for You Tags from Clear Dollar Stamps.. Santa's belt buckle
and the cookies on the inside are from this  new set.. I also used the Holiday Patterns for the holly
berry leaves..  The large snowflake on his hat is from my sweet DT friend Lisa..

My daughter is on a diet and I wanted to send her some sweet loving.. The inside has a faux  cookie.. No calories but lots of love..

Have a wonderful day...

Christmas RAK's

Clear Dollar Stamps is hosting a new Weekend Challenge called Clearly Inspired.  I created this card for the first challenge.  We were to use 5 of anything.. I used 5 squares.  Check it out.  There is a huge celebration going on for Clear Dollar Stamps 5th birthday.  This is a newly released set created by the fabulously talented Wendy Hall.  So grab your CDS stamps and come join the challenge to Give Me Five.

This first card is going as a RAK to a family back in my home town that have a daughter named Sydney.  She  is in her final days and they  are celebrating Christmas.   Here is their story:  Sydney Ives



This second card is for several challenges: 

High Hopes challenge this week is to create a card with a card with a snowflake.  My designer paper has snowflakes..

These both qualify for the Stampin B's challenge this week.. Hosted by Faith to make a Christmas card. Check out their fun challenge Blog.  The white paper I used on the HH card is from Mark's Finest Papers.  It is so awesome for copics.

This also qualifies for The Cute Daisey May challenge to create a BLUE Christmas card.

Then there is the LSC on Splitcoast.   Silvia challenged us to create a card for a sweet little boy named Noah that is battling cancer.  He is in his final days and his family is celebrating Christmas this week.    If you too would like to send a card you can read about Noah here:  Noah Biorkman

 

Have a terrific weekend and give your kids a hug...

Happy Birthday Clear Dollar Stamps

It's Clear Dollar Stamps birthday.. Come join all the fun.. Here on Lori's Blog are all the

details..  There are lots of great prizes.

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge

This week Lisa challenged us to use PINK.. for breast cancer awareness month. I kept mine simple. This awesome sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamps and is perfect for this card. It is in the Church Chatter set.

This is a cause near and dear to me. My mom was an oncology nurse and founded the very first hospice in our county back in IL. She cared for hundreds of patients.

I just cannot even imagine what it must be like for  all of you that have lived the cancer journey. I have so many friends that have fought the fight. ON my card today is ribbon from my sweet friend Traci whose husband has battled. The paper on the inside of my card is from my sweet friend Peggy whose sister lost her battle. A few weeks ago I got to visit with my friend Darlene whose husband is fighting his battle right now. My friend Michelle and her mom just made an amazing quilt for a young child struggling with cancer.  I commend not only the patients but all of you that help them at this scary and difficult time.

SO this card is dedicated to all of you women out there that care for your loved ones with this disease. Hugs to all of you..

Come play along: Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge

Clear Dollar Stamps New October Releases

Hope you are ready for some Clear Dollar Stamp new releases.. I love this month's sets..The first one is for a challenge I do with the Teapot Ladies over on SCS. We were to be inspired by a pumpkin teapot.  I thought this recipe sounded soooo yummy and easy. I first saw it on Lorie's blog and just had to use it..This set is the new

Baking with Charliene.

This next card is with the Let Us Gobble Together set.  We got this terrific paper and ribbon in our packages this month from CDS and I thought it would make a great card for my daughter that is dieting at college. I told her to Jazzer-Turkey it up now because when she comes for Thanksgiving we are going to be eating lots of great food..

Both images were colored with Prisma Pencils and GooGone.  Sorry the photos are so dark it is a nasty day here.  Head on over to Clear Dollar Stamps and check out the new releases. 

Clear Dollar Stamps New Release

I love this new Clear Dollar Stamps set.. It is so fun to work with.  It has 3 turkey images and lots of sentiments.  It was created for CDS by the very talented Heather Rolin.  I also created this for a challenge I do with some stampers on SCS.  This week we were to make a shaped card.  I turkey shaped mine.

Go check out all of CDS's newly released stamps.  They are super and you will really like the Christmas sentiments and the new Charliene..

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challege

I created this card for this weekend's Clear Dollar Stamps Color Challenge hosted by Cassie.    This week we were to use Sage Shadow (I shadowed Charlie with this color) Apricot Appeal, Real Rust, Close To Cocoa, Vanilla or White. I chose Charlie Autumn.  Great colors Cassie.  Thanks so much for hosting.  Come join the fun over on PCP. 

CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS WCC

Toilet Paper Pumpkin Blog Candy

THIS WILL STAY AT THE TOP UNTIL OCTOBER 1st.  LEAVE A COMMENT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A TOILET PAPER PUMPKIN This weekend's Clear Dollar Stamps color challenge is hosted by my friend Lisa. We are to use the colors Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Green, Turquoise. I think I got all my colors in here for my Charlie Tag. Sorry for the poor pictures. It is definitely not fall like today..I thought I would give my blog buddies a chance to win a pumpkin.  I also used the Limited Supply Challenge for this tag.  To use Halloweenish colors and limit your embellisments.


I created a tutorial for you to see how I made my pumpkin. I have given these out as gifts and everyone loves them.. I made several of these and would love to send one your way. Just leave a comment on my blog and I will pick a random winner on October 1st.

I colored my image and made it into a tag for my pumpkin. I used Charlie Harvest Time (sentiment), Charlie Tweens (horse) and the Everyday Jar-Gon (candy corn).

Next I took a roll of toilet paper..

I cut a large circle of fabric approximately 20 inches wide and set the toilet paper on top. I then brought all the edges up and tucked it into the middle of the toilet paper.

I then added a 8 x 4in piece of accordian folded brown paper bag and a 9.5 x 4 in piece of fabric that I frayed a bit. I also added a cinnamon stick and raffia.

SO leave me a comment and I will add you into the drawing. I will leave this up until October 1st..(my daughter's 21st birthday) Thanks so much for coming to take a peek at my blog.

Clear Dollar Stamps New Release

This week Clear Dollar Stamps released this adorable set. It is perfect for the fall season. The one thing I love about this set is the sentiments. They are super. I used my watercolor paper for this one. I have not watercolored in ages. I use Fabriano 100% cotton Acquarello watercolor paper. It is 140 lbs weight and it is cold pressed. It is by far the best paper I have seen. It is not a true white but it is close. I get it at Dick Blick online. It is expensive but it goes a long way..

Here is my second card that I made with this set. This time I used Prisma Pencils and GooGone. I love this sentiment. I think this will be my card for the "thank" ful season.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend (for those in the US) Go check out CDS weekend color challenge. Shawne is hosting and she always has such great color challenges.

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge 34

This weekend's Clear Dollar Stamps color challenge was to use More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze and White. I thought this Basic Grey Urban Prairie had all the right colors. This set is from the August Release and it is called Church Chatter. Head on over to Papercraft Planet and check out Cassie's challenge. Don't forget it is the start of the sneak peeks.

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge

I am finally back to stamping. I have so much catching up. I wanted to create a card for the Weekend Color Challenge for Clear Dollar Stamps. The colors Lisa picked this week were Yellow, Green and Pink with an optional Turquoise. I love this new CDS set called Everday Jar-Gon. Don't forget to hop on over to Clear Dollar Stamps Blog to join in on the blog hop. You have until August 31st.

Blog Hop Winner

I just wanted to thank everyone for leaving so many comments on my blog. This hop was really fun. I used random generator and the winner is:


TRACI M...

Congrats Traci. We will get your stamp set out to you soon. I will email you to get your address.

I also want to remind you that you still have a chance to win the "BIG" blog candy. It ends on August 31st. You need to see this post on my blog to get your letter:

CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG HOP

Clear Dollar Stamps Blog Hop

My original post did not work. SOOO I am reposting this. Sorry about that. You should have come to my blog from Tricia's blog. After my blog head on over to Joan's blog. Leave me a comment to win the new Everyday Jar-gon Set. It retails for $14.99. I have added the comment below from my old post so you all have a chance to win. You have until Sunday night at 9 p.m. central time to leave a comment. I will then pick a winner.

Today Clear Dollar Stamp is having a grand opening of their new Web Store


When you place an order on the new Web Store you will also receive this set for FREE. (Limited time offer. ) The Everyday Jar-Gon is also on sale for $9.99.



Every Day Jar-Gon.....

My Letter is P...
To start the blog hop you must begin at Lori's Blog
Be sure to leave me a contact name and email address if you are posting without a blog. That way I will be able to contact you..

Clear Dollar Stamps Save The Date

I am away from my computer enjoying my daughter's company but I wanted to let you all know about an awesome "Sweet" happening. You will want to check out Lori's blog this week. Charlie here has a sweet tooth and he wants you to save the date on AUGUST 15th. Lori and the Clear Dollar Stamps Design Team has some exciting stuff going on. Saturday will be the major party with prizes gallore. You will want to check out my blog too. I will have a chance for a sweet prize.

If you leave a comment today and every day this week on the Clearly iStamp blog you have a chance to win a new Charlie stamp. He is so cute. So head on over there and don't forget to come visit me on Saturday.

Feel Better Soon

I am loving this new Clear Dollar Stamp set called Hanging Out. It has so many cute sentiments. It is a new release this month. I am sending this to my sweet Father In Law. He is in the hospital and needs a good laugh. He has the greatest sense of humor and I love him. It is hard to be away from family in these times. Each day of his life is precious.

Check out the weekend color challenge hosted this week by Shawne. The colors are Baja Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Sahara Sand and white or ivory.

Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge

I also wanted to give a huge shout out to Angela. She created a watermark for me. I just love it. Hugs Angela.. It touched my heart that she did this for me...

Clear Dollar Stamps Pansy

I wanted to start doing some of the challenges again over on Splitcoaststampers. I think a challenge can really get your creative juices flowing. I love this new Pansy set created for Clear Dollar Stamps by Kim Teasdale. I got out my SU markers and watercolored the image. I have not done that in such a long time. It gives you such vibrant colors. I use 140 lbs cold press paper. Check out this set and many more over at Clear Dollar Stamp.