Stamp & Flower of the Month - CDStamps

Can it truly be the last day of the month? I can't believe how fast February has blown by. It just seems like yesterday that I was at my Mom's in California for the holidays and now it's already going on the third month of the new year. CRAZY! Speaking of time, today is the last day of the sneak peaks for Clear Dollar Stamps. This time around I am sharing my samples made with "Sweet Hummingbird March Stamps of the Month 2009" and "March Flower of the Month".

We are off for a day in town with the family today. So I have to write fast... :-) For the most part I have a collection of florals to share. Each card has a different tone from distress to geometric and from shimmery to matte. In any case I hope you like them as much as I enjoyed making them.

More CDStamp Previews:
Lori (showing the full stamp sheet and Candy's sample)
Kim
Laurie

Have a wonderful weekend!
Smiles,


SWEET HUMMINGBIRD SOM MARCH 2009
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Sweet Hummingbird March SOM 2009, Elegant Flourishes
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Cosmo Cricket Fleuriste, Recycled Foil Candy Wrapper
INKPADS: Versamark, Tsukineko Vintage Plum Embossing Powder
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: SU! Punch, Creative Memories Circle Maker Punch, Robins Nest Cowboy Dew Drops, Perfect Pearls
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: Recycling




DISTRESSED CARD W/ FLOWER OF THE MONTH
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: March Flower of the Month, Sweet Hummingbird March 2009 SOM
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Blank Notecard Cream, DCWV The Metallic Stack, Creative Memories Retired Cardstock
INKPADS: Palette Ink / Burnt Umber & Burgundy, Versa Magic Chalk Ink Sahara Sand, Niagara Mist, Walnut Ink Terra Cotta & Cherry Blossom
COPIC: Multiliner
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Copper Spiral, Copper Embossing Powder, Bella Pearls, Lace, May Arts Burgundy Ribbon



MARCH HUMMINGBIRD FLOWERS
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Sweet Hummingbird March SOM 2009, Elegant Flourishes
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Cosmo Cricket Fleuriste, Recycled Foil Candy Wrapper
INKPADS: Versamark, Tsukineko Vintage Plum Embossing Powder
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: SU! Punch, Creative Memories Circle Maker Punch, Robins Nest Cowboy Dew Drops, Perfect Pearls
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: Recycling

Ageless Antiques - Clear Dollar Stamps Previews

The art for the new stamp set from Clear Dollar Stamps called "Ageless Antiques" is totally me. I guess it must be my recent move to a more rustic way of life that makes this set so me or my love of all things vintage. This set has six antiques with a mix of silly sentiments.

For my samples I altered a cookie tin and designed a card. Now with the altered item not only did I recycle the cookie tin but I also recycled/reused the raspberry ribbon. I picked up the ribbon at CHA on promo item. I just couldn't help but keep it for a project such as this. What's really cool is that it matches the tin just right. :-)



I hope you are having a fabulous Friday. Don't forget to check-out all the Design Team previews too. So many clever creations!

Katie
Laurie
Alex



CUSHION CARD
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Ageless Antiques
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Basic Grey Blush, SU! Blush, Close to My Heart White Cardstock, Watercolor Paper
INKPADS: Versa Magic Chalk Inks Malted Mauve, Jumbo Java
TOMBO MARKERS: 679,856,993 IMPRESS MARKER: 57
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Bella Pearls, Decorators Choice Craft Flowers, May Arts Ribbon, Cuttlebug Folders, Gold Embossing Powder, Nestabilities Rectangle & Scalloped Rectangle Dies, SU! Punch, Laser Cut Paper Lace
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: Watercoloring with Markers



RECYCLED COOKIE TIN & RIBBON
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Ageless Antiques
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: My Mind's Eye, DCWV Cardstock, White Close to My Heart Cardstock
INKPADS: Palette Ink Burnt Umber, Versa Magic Jumbo Java, Pixie Dust
COPIC MARKERS: W3, W5, C1, C3, E47
STICKLES: Fruit Punch, Frosted Lace, Crystal Lacquer
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Marvy Scallop Circle Punches, Colluzzle Circle, Nestabilities Scallop Heart, SU! Slot Punch, Reused Ribbon
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: Recycling/Altering

In God's Hands - Clear Dollar Stamps

Today's Clear Dollar Stamp previews include "In God's Hands" & "Old Time Church". "In God's Hands" is a sentiment set that is an incredible addition to any stampers collection. I totally love the Christian theme and the little accent stamps included with this set. To add to "In God's Hands" is the "Old Time Church" stamps. Both collections can be used to create cards and projects that are a blessing to others. Now who doesn't like that? :-)

I've already showed you one of the cards that I made with "In God's Hands" yesterday. Here's my second card using this set. The color combo and sketch was inspired by our design team challenges.

Wanna see more CDS sneak peaks? Go check 'em all out!

Old Time Church
Lori (showing the full stamp sheet and Candy's sample)
Laurie
Alysabeth

In God's Hands
Lori (showing the full stamp sheet and Candy's sample)
Laurie
Alysabeth
Stacy



CARD DETAILS:
CHARLIE PRAYING
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: In God's Hands, Charlie Praying
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: The Angel Company Naturals Cardstock, Unknown Designer Printed Floral & Solid Red Papers, Close to My Heart White Cardstock
INKPADS: Palette Ink Noir Black, Versa Magic Chalk Ink Sahara Sand, SU! Real Red
COPIC MARKERS: E-33, E57, R00,C3,W3
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Hero Arts Gemstones



OLD TIME CHURCH REJOICE
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Old Time Church
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Basic Grey Mello, White Scallop Notecard
INKPADS: Palette Ink, Versamark, Pebbles & Co Chalks, SU! Marker
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: SU! Punch, Nestabilities Oval, Marvy Flower Punch, Prima Esprit, Gartner Studios Ivory Pearl Seal Brad, Poinsettia Glitter Flower, Diamond Glaze, Stickles, Bella Pearls



OLD TIME CHURCH BLESSINGS
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Old Time Church, Blank Notecard
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: DCWV Once Upon a Time Mat Stack, Watercolor Paper
INKPADS: Versamark
TOMBO MARKERS: 158, 177,977, 992,993
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Gold Embossing Powder, Sheer Ribbon, SU! Ribbon, Paper Flower, Button, Lace Flower

Clear Dollar Stamp Previews!

So many fabulous new designs coming up in March from Clear Dollar Stamps. Today's cards are to mainly feature the new "Art Deco Medallions" set but they also incorporate two other upcoming sets that I will share more on later this week.

"Art Deco Medallions" is the set that I used to embellish my backgrounds. With one card I completely stamped my background starting from a blank note card. (See the blue card.) Whereas, the other background was done on designer cardstock from Basic Grey. (See the pink card). Both styles of background stamping makes for a unique and very eye catching look.



I hope you have enjoyed my latest creations. Each one has been a joy to design and share.

Can't get enough? Checkout these links for more CDStamps previews!

Laurie - Art Deco Medallions & Songbird Silhouettes
Monique - Art Deco Medallions & Songbird Sihouettes
Linsey - Art Deco Medallions & Songbird Silhouettes
Candy - Art Deco Medallions & Songbird Silhouettes
Katie - Songbird Silhouettes
Alex - Songbird Silhouettes
Kim - Songbird Silhouettes

Big SMILES,


ART DECO HUMMING BIRD CARD
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Art Deco Medallions, Humming Bird SOM March 09
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Blank White Notecard, Basic Grey Brown CS, Close to My Heart White Cardstock
INKPADS: Palette Ink Burnt Umber, SU! Bordering Blue & Brocade Blue, Versa Magic Aspen Mist, Sahara Sand, & Jumbo Jave
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Forever Flowers Hydrangea Barcelona, M&M Antique Copper Brads, Scor Pal & Pattern Wheel, CD Stamps Brown Velvet Ribbon, Nestabilities Rectangle
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: Two Step Stamping, Paper Piecing, Faux Sewing

ART DECO IN GOD'S HANDS
ALL CDSTAMPS LLC STAMP SETS USED: Art Deco Medallions, In God's Hands
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Basic Grey Two Scoops, SU! Cardstocks
INKPADS: Palette Ink Burgundy, Versa Magic Jumbo Java, Versa Mark
ACCESSORIES AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Coper Embossing Powder, Prima Flowers, Silk Flower, Offray Ribbon Boutique Accessory, CD Stamps Ribbon, Scor Pal, Nestabilities Frame & Scallop Hearts, Corner Anchors
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: Grid Dry Embossing

Tags

What a blessing to have been tagged by Corie, Creations by Corie and by Marianne (Copic Expert Extraordinar) of I Like Markers. It's a blessing to me because I've had such a tough time to keep up with blogging over the last six months and besides that they are awesome artists!

Here are the tags:



PROXIMIDADE! from Corie, Creations by Corie
Following is the translation of the Portuguese words and the rules for the award: “This blog award invests and believes in proximity -(creating friendships)!” [meaning, that blogging makes us 'close' -being close through proxy]. These are the other words to be included with the award: These blogs are exceedingly charming. These bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbon of these awards are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these bloggers! Deliver this award to 8 bloggers who must choose 8 more and include this written text into the body of their award.

Here are my 8 Ladies in random order:
Jen Young
Kim Burress
Corie
Fiona
Marlou
Rebecca
Elena
Sarah G


BEST BLOG COMMENTS AWARD from Marianne
If you have a blog and have the same problem that I do, please take this award and pass it on to your loyal commenters. Show them how much you appreciate their feedback. These are the ones who tell you if they find your post useful or not, who take you with them on their creative journies, who read each day and let you know that they did.




I enjoy each and every comment that is left for me. The encouragement is such a big blessing. Marianne of Copic and of I Like Markers has created this award to recognize loyal bloggers that leave comments. Here are just a few of the ladies that regularly encourage me with their input.

THANK YOU!
Beth
Doris
Barb
Laurie Wilson

Announcements

Hey there! Happy Tuesday!!! If you haven't already heard here's some news from the stamping worlds:

CPCM (Christian Paper Crafts Magazine) Calls-
* This announcement was taken straight from their site.*

Have you always wanted your work to be published? Here’s your chance. I’m looking for fresh new artists to submit their unpublished work to be featured in Christian Paper Crafts Magazine. Don’t be shy! This is a Christian magazine and it’s perfectly okay to use any stamp that you wish, but the sentiments do need to be of a Christian nature and reflect Jesus. Simple words like peace, joy, rejoice, etc., are okay to use as well.

Click Here for the rest of the call.




Guest Designer Call/Challenge at CDS (Clear Dollar Stamps)-
* This announcement was taken straight from their site.*


Wanna be a Guest Designer for the month of March?
Announcing our new Guest Designer positions and all the details on how YOU can be the next Guest Designer for one month, using Clear Dollar Stamps new release stamps!

Click Here for the rest of the call.

Janessa's Journey Update!

I haven't had much internet time to blurf (blog surf) but this morning I saw a post from Korin on her niece Janessa. I've been praying for little Janessa since I first learned of her battle with cancer. Here's the most wonderful news as posted on Korin's blog Inky Doodle:

Janessa's Journey-WOOHOO!
Been meaning to share this but just now getting to it....

From Julie last Tuesday:

"Perfectly normal cells".....those were the doctor's words when he looked at her marrow sample. We are so thrilled with the outcome and we want to make sure that God gets all the credit and the glory for this outcome and for bringing us through this journey over these past 10 months. She is in remission.....but we also have the reality that they will continue to watch her for five years before she will be considered cured. Jamie and I were talking and wondering why we weren't more "excited" and trying to figure out our reactions today. I think first of all, that from the beginning, we truly believed that she would survive this. I think also that we are so tired and spent both physically and emotionally. We're extremely grateful, but there's a quiet and a calm instead of a jubilant shouting....God is so good.

We want to thank all of you who have prayed so faithfully for us as a family and for Janessa specifically, that God would touch her body and heal her. Thanks too for you notes of encouragement, hugs, and just your overwhelming love shown to us. We would not have made it through this without your support.

So grateful!!

Jamie and Julie

Josiah, Kayla, Michael, Jacob, and especiallly Janessa


Psalm 40: 1-3

I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;

He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.

Praise the LORD!!!!! I cannot thank you all enough for your prayers and encouragement through this trying time. God has used each of you in a tremendous way!

Please continue to keep Janessa and my brother's family in your prayers.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,
~Korin


PRAISE THE LORD INDEED!



PHOTO: Janessa's photo is from Korin's blog also. :-)

Janessa's Journey Update!

UH-OH!

My daughter has a fascination of all things "Mommy". Stamping is no exception. When she sees me at my desk she climbs up unto my chair into the gap between me and the chair and then she peers over my shoulder to see what I am doing. She is so intent in seeing everything. Sometimes I think she holds her breath just waiting to see what I'll do next. I can only imagine what she's thinking. It's kinda scary to see my little toddler's wheels turning that hard. I just know that one of these early mornings I am going to wake up and find her setting grommets with my Big Bite and making folds with my Scor-Pal.

Well, I didn't have to wait long... I just discovered where the rest of the green ink from yesterday's Ellie adventure went. Here I thought that I got it all! Instead I now have an opportunity to do a card makeover. Actually I wasn't intending to do much with the card anyway. It was a practice run with my Copics. Not only that it was the first time I inked up "Doodle This" and "Doodle That " with the coordinating alphabet from SU!. I feel so bad that it took this long to use them. Anyhow now I have a fun and very bright card to send. Gotta love it!

:-)

Shabby Princess - Monthly Desktop Download

I haven't been keeping up with the Shabby Princess free desktops since we left Barrow and it just dawned on me last night that I need to go over and download February. So here's my new February desktop compliments of the Shabby Princess. I so love their style!

Here's the link to get your free Shabby Princess desktop too: CLICK HERE!

By the way, I added the line, "Our Sweetheart... What a blessing!". Had I access to my digi accents I would of added more elements too. :-)

I hope your day is going well. I will be going to town today to run some errands. Maybe tonight I can get some stamping done. That would be such a treat! Right now I am waiting for the water to come to a boil on the wood burning stove. I boil our water to wash our dishes. The fire is down to coals so it probably won't come to a full boil but it will get close to it.

Smiles,

Copic Certification & CHA Anaheim

*THANK YOU MR. ANDREW GRANT (MY HUSBAND) FOR HELPING ME MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE!*



Hello again! Life sure has been interesting being unplugged. No email, no blogging, no blurfing (blog surfing), no inspiration... BUT on the other hand there is no pressure to answer emails, write-up posts, and to hurry up and get off the computer. There's time to just be and it has helped put some things into perspective.

So what have you been doing lately? Me? Other than getting use to cabin life in the mountains and settling into our new home/lifestyle in Oregon, I got to hangout with a few of the awesome ladies of Clear Dollar Stamps in Anaheim. Yep, I am officially announcing that I went to the Winter CHA Show in Anaheim and on top of going to the show I also became COPIC CERTIFIED! It was a total blessing to be able to attend and I had an exhaustingly great time. Lots of inspiration, laughs, and learnig this trip. Totally loved it!



So what's it like? As a designer it was exciting to meet the manufacturers in the papercrafting industry. They loved to gain any feedback us DT members would give them and they also loved to hear the "OOO's & AH's" when they showed us their latest and greatest new products. The few new products soon to come that really stand out in my mind are "The Freeze Frame" from the makers of Magic Mesh, Provo Crafts YuDu and Your Story, the makers of Cropidile's new corner puncher called the Chomper, and the new Nestability dies and embossing tools. VERY COOL!!!



I think my greatest joy was meeting all the people. Amazing fun!


PICTURE DETAILS:
The second picture is of Marianne of "I Like Markers" and is an awesome instructor. The third picture are of us ladies of Clear Dollar Stamps. Bottom Row from Left to Right: Me, Lori McCroskey, Laurie Wilson. Top Row Left to Right: Katie Renz and Kim Teasdale. I don't see Vicki Conquest!

Vicki was there with us too and she's one of the stamp designers with CDStamps.
Here's what Vicki looks like...very pretty lady!