Can You Believe It??!!

First of all, can you believe the new year is just around the corner? And that means sneak peeks from Clear Dollar Stamps!! This card is by our very own DT Leader Laurie Wilson called Critter Tales. So many adorable images and sentiments - check out the stamp sheet of what is all in this set on Lori's blog. I knew right away I wanted to use this flamingo image so I stamped it up and colored it in with Copic markers. I cut it out and embossed with a Nestabilitie, then while it was still in the die sponged around with So saffron ink. I love that effect! Other colors include Bravo burgundy, Pretty in pink, Mellow moss and Very vanilla. The DSP is Sugared by Basic Grey. Of course I had to do a little sewing...since I don't sew clothes anymore I figured I might as well sew cards!!!!! The embossed layer made use of an embossing folder which I then sponged over with some Regal rose ink to make it pop. Embellishments are the funniest part of any creation so I pulled out two Velvet stitched blossoms by Maya Road, ribbon, a Martha Stewart punch, and some self-adhesive pearls and I was "tickled pink!" You really must check out some of the other DT members' creations, they are fabulous:

Kim

Angela

Cassie

Tori

Candy

Laurie

Now this sweet set is by Shawne Arnold and called Loving Ladybugs. A great set for Valentines Day, Anniversaries, or to simply say I Love You. These cute little guys were colored in with copic markers, cut out and embossed with the Nestibilities, then some sky and grass were sponged on. The DSP is by Cosmo Cricket, a variety pack I've had for quite some time that the front cover was ripped off so I have no idea what line it's from! The bottom of each sheet was shaped like the red piece on the left-hand side of the card (though I would like to take credit for creating that shape, I can't!!! LOL!!). Other colors include Black, White and Saffron. Once again some ribbon and my favorite little pearls and I'm done! Do check out these blogs for more fun creations:

Trudy

Shawne

Nancy.

Sarah

Cassie

Stacy

Candy

And for even bigger news, a HUGE after Christmas blowout sale is going on over at Clear Dollar Stamps...

AFTER CHRISTMAS BLOWOUT SALE!

Sale valid December 26th to 29th

You get a bigger discount the more stamps you buy!
This discount automatically applies and is only valid on regularly priced stamp sets and individual stamps!

If you buy $20 in stamps – you get 10% off your stamps
If you buy $30 in stamps – you get 15% off your stamps
If you buy $40 or more in stamps – you get 20% off your stamps
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Items that will have a coupon code for 35% off
Coupon code to enter at checkout: ACBS2009:
Flower Soft
Bind It All products
Ribbons
Cuttlebug Products
Storage Containers
Spellbinders
Acrylic Blocks

Clearance Section:
Stamps will be marked WAY down!
UNBELIEVABLE PRICES!
(Additional discount above does not apply)

Hurry up and check it out!!!!!!!!! You don't want to miss out on this one!!!!!!