Wednesday, December 30, 2009

SNUGGLE BUNNY ~~ SKETCH CHALLENGE

This card was made using the sketch over at Splitcoaststampers for today's challenge.

I used new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. They are individual stamps which are sold seperately. These are called Bunny Slippers and the sentiment is Snuggle Bunny.

I used some of Stampin Up's Cottage Wall DSP....I love this paper.


I added a tiny bit of Flower Soft to the Bunnies for a bit of texture.


Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~~ Bunny Slippers, Snuggle Bunny sentiment
Paper: SU~Cottage Wall DSP, Rich Razzleberry(textured), Orchid Opulence, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence
Accessories: Martha Stewart Loops Corner punch, SU Circle & Scallop punches, Flower Soft, Rich Razzleberry ribbon, dimensionals, sponging

Thanks so much for taking the time to have a peek!

Nite,

Glor

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

PATCHPAL ANGEL ~~ COLOUR & MOJO MONDAY CHALLENGE

Wow, I haven't stamped in a while. Here is a card I made today for the Colour Challenge at Splitcoaststampers, AND the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge.

I used my Patchpal Angel stamp who I think is just adorable. She is from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS and is new for December.

The colours today were Dusty Durango, Barely Banana and Basic Grey....I wasn't quite sure about this colour combo...but I don't mind it now that it is done.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~~Patchpal Angel, You're an Angel sentiment
Paper: Textured Dusty Durango, Basic Grey, Barely Banana, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Dusty Durango, Barely Banana, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Martha Stewart Loops punches, Circle punches, Nesties, Heart Blocks Embossing folder, Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon, Corduroy Brad, Blender Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals, Bow Easy

Thanks for looking......have a great nite!

Glor

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

COLOUR CHALLENGE ~~ CHUBBY CHICKADEE

This card was made following today's colour challenge at Splitcoast: Crushed Red Sands.

I didn't have any Sahara Sand so I substituted Kraft to go with the Real Red & Crushed Curry. The dessert option was to add a button.

I used some of the new individual stamps available this month at CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. This is the Chubby Chickadee and What A Tweet stamps sets.

I stamped my Chickadee twice and popped him him up on dimensionals. I surrounded him with a bit of flower soft.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Chubby Chickadee, What A Tweet
Paper: Crushed Curry Cardstock & DSP, Real Red, Kraft, Whisper White
Ink: Black Staz-on, Crushed Curry, Real Red
Accessories: MS Loops border punch, Circle punches, Corduroy button, markers, flower soft, dimensionals, blender pen

Thanks for looking......

Gloria

Monday, December 21, 2009

CAS CHALLENGE ~~ YOU MAKE ME SMILE

Hi, this card is for today's CAS Challenge, which was a sketch challenge.

I used a couple of new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. This is Frankie The Frog and the sentiment You Make Me Smile. Both are individual stamps new for December.


I stamped Frankie twice and popped his head up on dimensionals. Crystal Effects were added to his yellow spots.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~~ Frankie the Frog, You Make Me Smile
Paper: Gable Green, Whisper White
Ink: Gable Green, Green Galore, Glorious Green, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Embossing Borders folder, Nesties, Fabric Brad, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals, Blender Pen, Sponge

Thanks for looking.....it makes me smile!

Glor

Sunday, December 20, 2009

MEDALLION 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Friends celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this year. I am only two months late with their card...but was very determined to get one to them before the end of the year. Better late then never ...... right? Well that is my theory and I am sticking with it!

They went to Italy to celebrate so I wanted to make a vintage Chic' type card.

I stamped Floral Fantasy BG stamp with Creamy Carmel onto Very Vanilla cardstock. I then embossed the Medallion stamp with clear embossing powder. I sponged heavily around with Close To Cocoa to reveal the medalliion. I like this Reverse Embossing Technique. French Script BG stamp was then stamped with Chocolate Chip ink onto the right side of the card.

The hearts were punched out and stamped with French Script as well then sponged and distressed. The sentiment LOVE was stamped with Distressed Ink Walnut Stain ink.

Here is a close up of the embossed Medallion stamp with the Floral BG stamped underneath.

I added a vintage brad to the center of the medallion to finish it off.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: SU~Medallion, Floral, French Script BG stamps, Wonderful Words
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Creamy Carmel, Close To Cocoa, Chocolate Chip,Distressed Ink Walnut Stain
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Vintage Brad, Sponging, Heart Punch, Distressing

Thanks so much for taking a peek! I hope my friends like their card and excuse my tardiness! lol

Have a great night!

Glor

CUTE & CUDDLY ~~ FEATURED STAMPER CHALLENGE


I made this card for today's Featured Stamper Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. Brenda aka Benzi was our featured stamper today....
I chose Brenda's card HERE to case.
I changed the theme of the card, the colours and the stamps and embossing folders used.
The little baby and bib are new little individual stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS for December. The sentiment is from the stamp set Welcome To Parenthood which was released in November. I stamped the inside sentiment from this same set. It says: "Childhood is the most beautiful of all life's seasons." How true!
Card Supplies:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Welcome to Parenthood, Individual baby and bib
Paper: Shimmery White, Bermuda Bay
Ink: Black Staz-on, Bermuda Bay, Pink Pirouette, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo
Accessories: CB Swiss Dots & Celebration Stamps Embossing Folders & Die, Nestabilities, markers, dimensionals, blender pen.
This cards will go to a couple who is expecting a baby boy to arrive any day now!
Thanks for looking!
Glor

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

SKETCH CHALLENGE ~~ PEEK-A-BOO BUNNY

This card was made for today's sketch challenge. I used new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Critter Log December Stamp of the Month.

I used my last piece of River Rock cardstock for this card.
Card Supplies:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Critter Log Dec. SOM
Paper: River Rock, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Walnut Stain Distress Ink, True Thyme, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Label 1 Nesties, Circle Punch, Basic Grey Granola Brads, Dimensionals, ribbon, Sponging, Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder
Thanks for looking!
Gloria

Monday, December 14, 2009

CURVY SNEAKY SNAKE ~~ CLEAN & SIMPLE CHALLENGE

This weeks CAS Challenge on Splitcoast was to use Curves on our card. I used Circles, Loops and my Snake to achieve this.
This little guy is from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS and is a single stamp called Sneaky Snake. Isn't he cute. He was stamped on the inside of the card then I punched a circle so we could see him through his little window.
Thanks for looking! Have a great night~
Gloria

Sunday, December 13, 2009

HERE COMES THE MAILMAN

This is the card I made for a co-worker who is retiring. He is also my mailman. He drives a right hand drive posty van. I used most of my punches to create my little Posty.......I am quite pleased with how it turned out. This card measures 6 x 7....so everyone can sign it.


I think the resemblence to him is quite good. lol
Thanks for looking.
Gloria

FEATURED STAMPER CHALLENGE ~ HAPPY RETIREMENT

This is my card for today's Featured Stamper over at Splitcoast. I chose THIS card to case.

I liked her layout and kept it similar but changed it up a little bit. I also used a different colour scheme and stamps.

My boss asked me to make her a card for a fellow co-worker who is retiring. I tried to make it more on the masculine side since he is a man.

I hope she likes it.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: SU ~ Along The Shore, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Very Vanilla, DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Circle punches, Nesties, Taffeta Ribbons, Corduroy button, dimensionals, paper piercer.

Thanks for looking.......Have a great nite!

Gloria

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

YOU'RE AN ANGEL

My boss asked me to make her a few cards to thank the caregivers at her mothers nursing home. This is the first one I have come up with.

I took advantage of this weeks Sketch & Colour Challenges over at Splitcoast to create this card.

This sweet little angel is NEW for December from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. She is called PATCHPAL ANGEL.

Her little dress is paper pieced and popped up on dimensionals. I added some DD Glitter to her wings and heart.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Patchpal Angel
Paper: Barely Banana, Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry, Shimmery White
Ink: Black Staz-on, Barely Banana, Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry, Blush Blossom
Accessories: Paper Piercer, Gold Gel Pen, Circle Punches, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Thanks so much for looking....Have a great nite!

Glor

Monday, December 7, 2009

GIFT CARD PURSES ~~ CLEAN & SIMPLE CHALLENGE

I made these little Gift Card Purses for today's Clean & Simple Challenge which was a colour challenge to use Red & Brown.

I used Real Red Cardstock & DSP along with Chocolate Chip Cardstock and Accessories.


I found this cool idea HERE!
CARD SUPPLIES:
Stamps: SU Oval All
Paper: Real Red DSP, Real Red Cardstock, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Label One Nesties, Large & Scalloped Oval Punches, Corduroy Brads, Chocolate Chip Tafetta Ribbon, Velcro, Dimensionals, Sponging, white gel pen
Thanks for looking. Have a great night!
Gloria



Friday, December 4, 2009

CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE~~ WINTER THEME


This is for this weeks CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE over at LORI'S BLOG. Katie Renz challenged us to make a winter themed card.
I automatically thought of this sweet little Eskimo girl from Clear Dollar Stamps set called Winter Eskimo.
I used some snowflake dsp I have had from Hot Off The Press. I combined the blue's with kraft cardstock. I added some White Liquid Applique for the fur on her parka and for the snow. Dazzling Diamonds glitter was added as well for some extra sparkle.
Card Supplies:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Winter Eskimo
Paper: Hot Off The Press DSP, Kraft, Shimmery White
Ink: Black Staz-on, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Blush Blossom, Soft Suede
Accessories: Nesties, Liquid Applique, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Rhinestones, Paper Piercer, White Gel Pen, Sponge Daubers, Blender Pen, Markers, Snowflake embellishments, EK Success Ribbon
Thanks for looking. Why don't you click on the link above and play along. You can use whatever stamps you have and there is always a chance at winning a prize!
Have a great day!
Gloria

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

RAILROAD MEMORIES ~~ SKETCH & COLOUR CHALLENGES

Wow, where does the time go. I haven't posted in well over a week. I combined the colour and sketch challenge for this week on this card.

The stamp set used is called Railroad Memories and is available at CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. It was a new release for November and is great for making masculine type cards.

I used my Martha Stewart Arch Lattice border punch and my SU Photo Corner punch for the triangles in the center of the sketch.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Railroad Memories
Paper: Basic Black,Very Vanilla, Soft Suede
Ink: Black Staz-on, Soft Suede, Basic Grey
Accessories: MS Arch Lattice Border Punch, SU Photo Corner Punch, Basic Grey Brads, Sponge Daubers, Blender Pen

Thanks for looking and have a great nite!

Monday, November 23, 2009

BRRRY BEST FRIENDS ~~ CAS & MOJO MONDAY CHALLENGES

This card is for this weeks CAS CHALLENGE over at Splitcoaststampers to use sponging on our card.

It is also for this weeks MOJO MONDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE.

I used new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called JUST CHILL'N. They are designed by Wendy Hall of Louby Lou Creations for Clear Dollar Stamps. They are too cute!



I sponged Blush Blossom and Baja Breeze within my embossed square. I sponged some of SU White Shimmer Paint on the raised square border. The little penguin is cut out and popped up on dimensionals. There is a little bit of Dazzling Diamonds glitter on his hat.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~~ Just Chill'n
Paper: Shimmery White, Baja Breeze
Ink: Black Staz-on, Basic Black, Baja Breeze, Blush Blossom
Accessories: Square Nesties, Sponge Daubers, MS Scallop Punch, Ribbon, Bow Easy, SU White Shimmer Paint, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals, Blender Pen


Thanks for looking..................... Have a great nite.........................

Glor

Friday, November 20, 2009

CLEARLY INSPIRED SKETCH CHALLENGE

This card is for this weeks CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE found on LORI'S BLOG.

This week was a sketch challenge.

Friends of ours got a new puppy, named Chicklet...so I took the opportunity to make them a card to welcome their little furry friend.

This is the inside of the card. I think it is such a cute sentiment.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~~ Dog Day's
Paper: Basic Grey Bittersweet DSP, Chocolate Chip, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranate, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Blush Blossom
Accessories: Martha Stewart Loops punch, SU Purely Pomegrante Satin Ribbon, Bow Easy, Rhinestone bling, sponge daubers.

Thanks for looking! Why not check out the challenge on the link above and play along!

Have a great day!

Gloria

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

COLOUR & MOJO CHALLENGES ~~ SAY IT WITH SCRIPTURE

This card is for the colour challenge over at SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS, Always Real Chocolate. We were to use Always Artichoke, Real Red and Chocolate Chip.

It is also for this weeks MOJO MONDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE.

This stamp set is new for November from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. It a a single scripture stamp.

It was nice to be able to use up some of my DSP from my SU Pattern Pack that was a hostess special eons ago.

I also tried to change the colour of the Pink Felt Fusion Flower by using my sponge dauber and ink pad.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Phil. 4:6-7 Value Scripture
Paper: SU Pattern Pack DSP, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Ivory
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Red
Accessories: SU Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Felt Fusion Flowers, Dimensionals, Rhinestone Brad, Sponge Daubers

Thanks for looking!

Gloria

Monday, November 16, 2009

TRY A NEW TECHNIQUE~~MOUSE DREAMS


This is for today's Try A New Technique challenge. We were to make an out of the box type card. What a cool technique...I have never tried it with Nestabilities before. Check it our HERE.
I used TWO new stamps sets on this card from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. The first is the little mouse from the November SOM called Mouse Dreams. Isn't he/she cute? I also used the new stamp set of sentiments called Welcome to Parenthood.
I made a square card using my largest scalloped square Nestie. I went with the Melon Mambo and Chocolate Chip for my colour combo.
I think this little mouse is so cute!
Card Supplies:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~~Mouse Dreams November SOM; Welcome to Parenthood
Paper: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Close To Cocoa, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Basic Grey, Pretty In Pink, Black Staz-on
Accessories: Square Nestablities, Large & Scalloped Oval punches, CC Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Scissors, Blender Pen
Well....this was my third card for the day! I am done and done.....off to bed!
Thanks for looking!
Glor

CLEAN & SIMPLE CHALLENGE ~~ RAILROAD MEMORIES

This card was created for today's Clean & Simple challenge. This is the second card I made today. Today's challenge was an Inspirational Challenge. I chose to this HANDBAG as my inspiration. I was inspired by the colour and the grid pattern on this purse.

I used new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called RAILROAD MEMORIES. It is great for making masculine type cards.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~~Railroad Memories
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Ivory
Ink: Close To Cocoa, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Scorepal, Label 1 Nesties, Chocolate Tafetta Ribbon, Corduroy Brads, Paper Piercer, Sponge Daubers

Thanks for looking and have a great night!

Glor

SYMPATHY ~~ THINKING OF YOU

I needed to make a quick card for a friend who lost her Father-in-law. After a week of not posting or making cards, I made three today. This is the first one.

I used some of the new In Colours on this one. I used my EK Success Fleur de lis border punch too.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~~ Words of Sympathy
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Off The Wall DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Oval Nesties, EK Success Fleur de lis border punch, Paper Piercer, Felt Fusion flowers, Soft Suede Ribbon, Rhinestone Brads, Dimensionals

Thanks for looking.

Gloria

Monday, November 9, 2009

CLEAN & SIMPLE ~~ JUST CHILLIN'

This card is for today's Clean & Simple challenge. We were to use White and just ONE other colour. I chose Brilliant Blue.

I used new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS for November. This set is called Just Chillin' and is designed for Clear Dollar Stamps by Wendy Hall ~ Louby Lou Creations.



I added some Flower Soft for the snow and some Crystal Stickles on my Polar Bear to make him shimmer.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Just Chillin'
Paper: Shimmery White, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Brilliant Blue, Black Staz-on
Accessories: Oval Nesties, Dimensionals, Bow Easy, Snowflake Ribbon, Snowflake Embossing Folder, Crystal Stickles, Flower Soft, Blender Pen

Thanks for looking!

Have a great night.

Glor

Friday, November 6, 2009

CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE ~~ 5

This is the first CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE hosted by CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS on LORI'S BLOG.

The theme of this challenge was ** 5 **! Why the number 5 you may ask? It is because Clear Dollar Stamps is 5 years old. Happy Anniversary LORI!!!!!

Check out Lori's wonderful store HERE!

So back to the challenge...we were to use the number 5 as our inspiration. We could interpret it how we liked. I chose to use this sweet Little Snowman stamp from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS, and he is juggling 5 snowflakes. There is also 5 dewdrops across the top of my card and bow.


I used vellum card stock and my Martha Stewart loop punches to create a snowflake. I added Dazzling Diamonds glitter to all the loops.

My little snowman and snowflakes were embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder and Ballet Blue Craft ink.

I added 5 sparkly brads to the center of each snowflake. There is also glitter on my snowman and I used Liquide Applique for the snow.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Little Snowman
Paper: Vellum card stock, Ballet Blue, Shimmery White
Ink: Craft Ballet Blue, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Barely Banana
Accessories: Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Martha Stewart Loops Punches, Corner Punch, Sparkly Brads, Dew Drops, Snowflake Ribbon, Bow Easy, Liquide Applique, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Thanks for having a look today....why don't you click on the above links and participate in the Clearly Inspired Challenge!

Gloria

Monday, November 2, 2009

**HAPPINESS & BLISS** ~~ CLEAN & SIMPLE CHALLENGE

I made this card for my Sister and Brother-in-law's Anniversary. I used the Clean & Simple challenge today, which was a sketch challenge.

I usually use mostly white cardstock for a CAS card, but today I ventured out into some colour.

I also was able to use my Martha Stewart Loops punch around the page punches. These are the coolest punchest ever!!!

I added some dazzling diamonds glitter to my hearts and the one heart is cut out and popped up on dimensionals.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: SU ~ Best Wishes & More
Paper: Orchid Opulance, Old Olive, Whisper White, Cottage Wall DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Martha Stewart Loops punches, Corner rounder, markers, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Bow Easy, Dimensionals.


Thanks for looking!

Have a great night.

Glor

Sunday, November 1, 2009

WHITE CARNATIONS~~FEATURED STAMPER CHALLENGE

I made a real quick card today for the Featured Stamper Challenge. I loved Miss Boo aka Jen's gallery. I chose her card HERE to case.
I changed the stamps I used, the colours and the shape the main image is stamped on.
I used a new stamp from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Carnation January Flower of the Month.
I embossed the flower with White EP onto Soft Suede. I versamarked the edges of the top note die and coloured in the flowers with the Soft Suede marker to make them stand out a bit more.
I used a piece of mesh and Close to Cocoa ink on the Kraft card base.
Card Supplies:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~~Carnation FOM
Paper: Kraft, Soft Suede
Ink: Soft Suede, Close To Cocoa, White EP
Accessories: White EP, Versamark, Soft Suede marker, Bow Easy, SU Soft Suede ribbon, Spiral clip, mesh
Thanks for looking. Hope everyone has a great week!
GLOR

CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS IS 5 YEARS OLD!!!


CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS IS 5 YEARS OLD! Check out Lori's Blog CLEARLYiSTAMP for the GREAT CANDY CAPER for some chances to win some great prizes!!!

HOW SWEET IS THAT.......?


Look what my friend Ginny sent me! How nice is that. Check out her fabulous blog ~~ My5BratzCreations!
When you receive this award you are to list 5 things about yourself.
Here are mine:
1. My best decision in life was to say 'YES' to my husband of 21 years!
2. My greatest accomplishment in life is my 12 year old son Alexander!
3. I am afraid of heights and scary movies.
4. I have a weakness for chocolate and pastries. YUM!
5. I was NEVER a dog person. Until I got my little Gigi....now I am petting dogs everywhere! Go figure...it is possible to change your stripes.
I am going to pass this award on to 5 people who have fantastic blogs!
Check out these girls awesome blogs!
Thanks Ginny!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

SHIMMERY BLUE JAY ~~ INSPIRATION CHALLENGE

This card was made for today's Inspiration Challenge over at Splitcoast. I was inspired by THIS plate.

I used White Shimmer Paper for my entire card. The flowers were embossed with Detail Gold EP and sponged lightly with Blush Blossom and Old Olive. The blue jay was stamped with black staz-on and cut out and popped up. It was coloured with blush blossom and brilliant blue with some white gel pen.

I embossed my scalloped circle nestie directly onto my card base. Stampin Up's White Shimmer Paint was added to the scallops, my flowers and a little bit to the blue jay.

I sponged blush blossom onto the circle center and brilliant blue around the edges.

The gold cord bow was made with my bow easy.




Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~~Winged Whispers, Pointsettia December FOM, Just For You Sentiment
Paper: Shimmery White cardstock
Ink: Brilliant Blue, Blush Blossom, Old Olive, Black Staz-on
Accessories: Circle Nesties, SU White Shimmer Paint, Gold Cording, Bow Easy, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals

Thanks for looking.

Have a great weekend.

Gloria

Friday, October 30, 2009

GIGI AT 6 MONTHS

Just an updated photo of my little GIGI who is now 6 months old. She is pretty much full grown and comes in at a whopping 5lbs. She is such a petite little yorkie! I love how much hair she has on her ears....she looks like a little muppet.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Gloria

**"RUFF DAY?"** ~ SKETCH & LIMITED SUPPLY CHALLENGES

This card is all about the weather! The Limited Supply Challenge was to make a card that showed the weather in your area. We also had to use 2-2-2. So I used 2 different stamps sets, 2 different dsps, and two different sized brads.....

This sweet stamp set is from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. It is called Dog Days. I also used the raindrops and puddle from the Charliene April Showers Stamp set.

The dog house was stamped twice and popped up on dimensionals. I added some crystal effects to my puddle, raindrops and roof top.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Dog Days, Charliene April Showers
Paper: Basic Grey Granola DSP, Basic Grey, Black, Ivory
Ink: Black Staz-on, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Soft Suede, Baja Breee
Accessories: Crystal Effects, Grey Tafetta Ribbon, Bow Easy, Word Window Punch, White Gel pen, dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Basic Grey Granola Brads

Thanks for looking! Hope you did NOT have a RUFF DAY!!

Gloria

Saturday, October 24, 2009

INSPIRATION CHALLENGE~~FABULOUS FRIEND


I created this card for today's Inspiratation Challenge. I used this LIGHT SWITCH PLATE as my inspiration.
I used my brayer and Old Olive ink to ink up my Floral Fantasy Embossing Folder. I placed a piece of Shimmery Gold Cardstock in it and ran it thru my Cuttlebug.
I was quite pleased with how it turned out. I wanted to keep as much of the background as visible as possible. I just added a sentiment and a ribbon treatment using my Bow Easy.
Card Supplies:
Stamps: SU ~ Oval All
Paper: Gold Shimmery Cardstock, Black, Old Olive
Ink: Black Staz-on, Old Olive
Accessories: Brayer, Floral Fantasy Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug, Bow Easy, Sheer Ribbons, dimensionals, Large & Scalloped Oval punches, Circle Nesties, Photo Corner Punch
This card came together pretty quick and easy.
Thanks for looking.
Glor

CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS WEEKEND COLOUR CHALLENGE

I made this card for the Clear Dollar Stamps Weekend Color Challenge.

We were to use Pinks, Browns, Lime Greens and White. I chose the Bella Rose DSP from SU: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette and Kiwi Kiss.

I used the Peony stamp set for CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS which is one of my favourites. I stamped it on watercolour paper and used my aquapainter to colour it in. It was cut out and popped up on dimensionals I added a bit of Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the center of the flower

I found this unique fold from my friend Loretta's card HERE. She found a video tutorial on VALITA'S DESIGNS & FRESH FOLDS BLOG.

Here is a photo of the card laying flat.

Here is a photo of the card from the side.
Card Supplies:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Peony
Paper: Bella Rose DSP's, Chocolate Chip, Shimmery White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Black Staz-on
Accessories: Score-pal, Spellbinders Shapablities Flourishes, Scalloped Oval Punch, Sponge Daubers, Aquapainter, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Bow Easy, SU Chocolate Satin Ribbon, dimensionals
I enjoyed trying a unique fold for something different. Click on the links and play along for this weekends Challenge.
Have a great day!
Gloria


Wednesday, October 21, 2009

'DOG DAYS' ~~SKETCH & OUR CREATIVE CORNER CHALLENGE

This is for today's sketch challenge at Splitcoast. It is also for this weeks Our Creative Corner Challenge which was a colour challenge. We were to use Soft Suede, Sage Shadow, Hansome Hunter & Blush Blossom.

I used new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called 'Dog Days'.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Dog Days
Paper: Textured Soft Suede, Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow, Blush Blossom, Whisper White
Ink: Black Staz-on, Same as Above
Accessories: Double End Tags Nesties, Markers, Heart Brads, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Bow Easy


Thanks for looking~ Have a great night.

Gloria

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

COLOUR CHALLENGE & MOJO CHALLENGE ~~ CARNATIONS FOR YOU

This is for today's colour challenge; Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Cameo Coral & Ivory.

It is also for this weeks MOJO MONDAY sketch challenge.

I used new stamps for October from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. It is called Carnation January Flower of the Month.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Carnation January Flower of the Month, Hello sentiment
Paper: Cameo Coral, Always Artichoke DSP, Ivory, Bravo Burgundy
Ink: same as above & Black Staz-on
Accessories: Nesties, Sponge daubers, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, ribbon, ticket punch, Textile Embossing folder, Bow Easy

Thanks for looking!

Gloria