My Two Faves!

Okay, gotta admit, these last two digi stamp preview cards from Clear Dollar Stamps are my favorite. This one uses the set Wool Ewe Pray, which contains 1 image and 4 sentiments for only $3. And talk about quick to color, just a little bit from the Copic markers and some sponging while still in the nestie die, and we're done!! I used papers from one of my Key Ingredient kits from Taylored Expressions. And that gorgeous felt flower, it's by Maya Road - isn't it stunning?!

This set is called Peaceful Shore, and talk about a real beaut of an image here!!! I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. We leave in 8 days for the beach, so I am anxious for my peaceful days ahead! A very different color combo for me, I simply used what was within arms reach at the time - teal, kraft, pink and white. Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate it. Be sure to come back again tomorrow for a little surprise!!

Church Mouse

I'm back with day 2 of my samples of newly released digis from Clear Dollar Stamps. This little guy, Church Mouse, comes with 4 sentiments. How cute is he???!!! And I can say that about this mouse!!! I used my copic markers on him, along with some Stampin' Up dsp and card stock in Basic grey, Kiwi kiss and Not quite navy. The tiny pearls along the scallop borders was a long strip that I cut off each one after they were stuck down in place. I have one more round of previews to show you tomorrow, so come on back now, ya hear!! Alright, a little corny, but bear with me, it's almost 1:30 in the morning and I'm tired!! Good night...or is it good morning?!

It's a Digi Day!

Today is Digi Day over at Clear Dollar Stamps. Actually, 6 new digital stamps are being released today, so head on over and take a look! Over the next three days I will show you samples I've made of these sweet stamps. First is A Tweet Day, free with any purchase (yes, you heard me right, FREE!!!). We all have our inspirations for the cards we create, and this one started with the chipboard flowers. I have had these forever, and wanted to start using what I've got, so I used my Bic permanent markers and colored them up. The rest, as they say, is history. Funny the things that inspire us!!

Now this cutie comes from the Turtle Greetings set, which contains 4 images and 4 sentiments...talk about options!!!!! I printed him up on watercolor paper and used my Tombow markers. When visiting my parents over the 4th of July holiday, I took him along to color, and my Mom was simply amazed and how fast it was to watercolor with these markers. I had to use bright fun colors with him because I just got this new BoBunny paper and couldn't wait to put it to use! And the finishing touch, the cute little ladybug brad. There are more ladies putting on a talent show for the digi release, so go check 'em out:

Laurie

Tricia

Sarah T
Vicki

Trudy

Lisa

Cassie

You're So Sweet Sketch Wednesday

How would you like to win 3 digi images from Digi Stamp Characters? All you have to do is play along with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. And here is the sketch our fearless leader Arlana created:

Totally fun and absolutely fabulous!!! And here is my card I made using this adorable image:

I used my Copic markers on the lad. The sentiment is a Stampin' Up rub-on that I've been saving (more like hoarding!!) for just the right moment as this. The card stock and DSP comes from a CTMH paper packet called Tinkerin' (except for the red, that's a piece from my scrap bin). You really should check out the rest of the design team, you won't be disappointed!! Can't wait to see what you create!!!

Yummy Strawberries!

Welcome to another Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Isn't this a fantastic sketch by Arlana, our fearless leader?! I have so much fun with this group, I can't even begin to tell you. Join us and you can have some fun too!
The fun comes from the fabulous prize that our most wonderful sponsor, Digi Doodle Shop, is offering...a $10 gift certificate!!!! And the whole store is up to 50% off the entire month of July, so what are you waiting for, head on over and fill up your cart!!!

Who doesn't love fresh strawberries that this time of year brings. I could almost taste them when I saw this image. I printed this digi onto watercolor paper then used my Tombow markers and blender pen. This is now one of my top favorite ways of coloring! I even added a little Crystal Effects onto the strawberries to give them a little extra shine. This fun strawberry DSP was found in my stash - I really should inventory my stash to know what I have in there!!! Colors include Melon mambo, Regal rose (I love this combo!), Garden green and White. I used this gold ribbon to bring out the little bit of yellow I added to the strawberry blossoms. Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure and stop by the rest of the teams' blogs because they will blow you away with their talent and creations. Stay cool!

Thank you, With a Cherry on Top!

Welcome to the monthly Clearly Inspired Challenge! Our theme this month, Thank You cards. I always am in need of these type of cards. I used the Cherry Pie individual stamp that I stamped three times and colored in with Copic markers. The sentiment is from the Fruity Fun set. I went with this week's Unscripted Sketches as my inspiration. We would love for you to play along with this wonderful challenge. Use your CDS if you have them, but they are not required. Is there a prize you ask...only the newly released stamps!!!!!!!!!! For Free!!!!! Other DT members have created samples that you really must check out on the CDS Blog.

I am in Need...

of a quiet space to rock my cares away!!!!! Summer is tough on a Mom! You are expected to be an entertainer, taxi cab, cook and cleaner upper...all while trying to re-arrange your own work schedule to accommodate all of this!!!!! I have had this image from Clear Dollar Stamps called Quiet Rocking Chair, colored for a few days now, simply needed to turn it into a card. And of course, when I was just about done coloring it in (I used my Tombow markers and blender pen) ol' Miss Inky Fingers leaves a big smudge that is all covered up now by the sentiment! I went with the sketch I found over at the Crazy 4 Challenges blog, turning it into a 5" square card. I used Clear Dollar Stamp's Spring Whispers card stock (Soft mint, Pretty porcelain) and ribbon (Sweet cheeks). The DSP is Memory Box's Jubilee. Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to check out the new releases over at Clear Dollar Stamps. Also be sure and stop by again tomorrow for the Clearly Inspired Challenge!!