Saturday, August 15, 2009

**CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS ~GRAND OPENING BLOG HOP**

Welcome to the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG HOP!

We are celebrating the exciting GRAND OPENING of the stores newly designed website.
Click on the link to get started on your exciting adventure of great prizes.

This is the last stop on the blog hop....so click on the link to Clearly iStamp which is Lori's Blog to start at the beginning. You should have just come from SARAH'S Blog.

As you check out each blog in your journey, you will have the opportunity to win a FREE stamp set. There is also a GRAND prize contest that will run thru till August 31st. Make sure you collect the 'letter' from each blog to spell the winning word and then email Katie at cdsblogcandy@gmail.com the winning word to be entered into the GRAND PRIZE draw.

My letter will be at the bottom of this post!

Now onto the prizes.

This card was created using the new stamp set EVERYDAY JAR-GON. It is ON SALE right now during this special event for $10.50. It is the most versatile set and comes with numerous stamps and sayings.

This is the stamp set that you can WIN FOR FREE, just by leaving a comment on this post. The winner will be drawn at the end of the day on Sunday August 16th.

I stamped the images twice and added crystal effects to the water and stickles to my flowers to make them sparkle.

CARD SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps: Everyday JAR-gon
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Taken With Teal, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: same as paper
Accessories: Textile embossing folder, Nesties, Shapeabilities, Large & Scalloped Oval punches, Crystal Effects, Stickles, Corduroy Brads, Chocolate Satin Ribbon, slit punch, dimensionals


ALSO as mentioned, there is a FREE stamp set with every purchase from the store.
The card below was created using this sweet stamp set: FLY ON OVER

This versatile stamp can be used in so many ways. I used it to create my background. I added a little bit of glitter to the dragon fly's wings for a little extra sparkle.

Card Supplies:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Fly On Over
Paper: True Thyme, Rich Razzleberry, Ivory
Ink: True Thyme
Accessories: Paper Piercing tool, Large & Scalloped Oval Punches, white gel pen, MS border punch, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, DD Glitter, dimensionals



Well you have reached the END of the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS GRAND OPENING BLOG HOP.
For a chance to win the EVERYDAY JAR-GON stamp set for FREE, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. I will draw a winner at the end of the day on Sunday August 16th.
Don't forget to check out the newly designed store too and place your order and receive the FLY ON OVER stamp set for FREE.
For those collecting the letters on each blog to enter the GRAND PRIZE running through till August 31st ~ your FINAL letter is the first letter of my blog name. The letter "G".
Thanks for playing along with us today....
Gloria

82 comments:

Candy F. said...

Oh my gosh, I love the sparkly flowers!

Vicki Hook said...

I really like how the scallops across the top of your card go with the new CDS logo picture I'm seeing everywhere today!

Anonymous said...

I love the sparkle you added to your flowers!

Karen C.

StampinCathy said...

Love your cards and love the bling on the flowers. Thanks for this inspiring eye candy along this blog hop. Also thanks for a chance at this sweet candy.

Marilyn said...

This has been wonderful and what better place to end than with sparkling flowers on your blog! Thank you, Marilyn

Jenny L. said...

I love the color combos you used in your cards. Thanks for a chance to win!

Jenny L.
jems@windstream.net

Christi said...

Adorable examples! Great work! very inspiring!
Thanks!!

Chef Mama Lori said...

What sweet cards. I love the glittery glitzy daisy! So cute!

Debby said...

Your jar full of thanks is so pretty with the glittery flowers extending past the card. Love this so much.
Debby

Susan said...

Love all the paper piercing accents on your dragonfly card!

Ryann said...

Cute cards!

Shawna said...

I love what you did with the flowers. The sparkle adds the perfect touch!

Kim said...

Your cards are gorgeous, love the colors and your water looks so great! I always have a hard time with water which is why i notice it when it is done well.

Julie Temple said...

Gorgeous creations..I love the color combo! The sparkly flowers are beautiful!

Julie

Beverly Kissler said...

You do have a eye for color combos.

Unknown said...

SWEET BLING!!! Love your work! Pam

Lorraine said...

Your cards are always an inspiration. Lovely work.

Anonymous said...

love your cards
Debbie Schubauer

@JoyceCasaldi said...

love those pink flowers, very pretty!

kathyl said...

the photo of Gigi is sooo cute, I could hardly take time to look at everything else.

Linda said...

Beautiful cards...I love the added sparkle!!

ChaosMom said...

Love the many details of your flower card...really pleasant with a elegant flair! sweet flowers and sophisticated enhancements! LOVELY! shows how really versatile this set can be!

love2stamp said...

Phew! What a fun and inspiring blog hop! Your flower card is beautiful, Gloria! The Jar-Gon set is a must-have for sure!

Lbett4 said...

I just love how the flowers just pop out at you great and thanks for all the fun

Lisa Lara said...

Hi Gloria. Don't include my in your drawing, I just wanted to comment on your cute Blog Hop cards. I love the sparkle on your flowers and I love how you made your own BG with the dragon fly. I like it on the brown. Very lovely.

Jamiecrafts said...

love the sparkly flowers, great cards!

Barb said...

Your flowers come alive with sparkles! I really love your creativity.

Dawn B. said...

These turned out so great Gloria. I love the colors on the first one. Awesome use of the flowers. I also love the bow on the second one. Great job...

Rebecca said...

You did a fantastic job!!! So loving the sparkles!!!

Traci M said...

Gloria, your cards are lovely! I like the elegance you added to these cute stamps!

Brenda said...

Your card is great. I love the bling!

CreativeJanine said...

Your jar of flowers is fabulous. I love the bling on the flowers.

KimberlyO said...

What a beautiful card! :)

Stacy Morgan said...

Very pretty! Your flowers and the sparkle are great. And the trail behind the little dragonfly is super sweet.

auntbeespickles said...

Hi Gloria, what great ideas! The bow on your fly on over card is just the cutest bow I have ever seen! You have great creativity! Keep it up girl!!

Laura said...

Great cards and a wonderful end to this fun blog hop!

Anonymous said...

You chose beautiful colors for your cards! I love them! It was a fun hop! :)

Oh - and your dog is adorable!!!!

Katlyn T.

Leslie said...

Those sparkly flowers are awesome, but I think I'm in love with Gigi. I'm sorry you live so far away because I would just love to offer to dogsit for you!! Thanks for sharing the great ideas.

Janet L. said...

Great cards. I loved the crystal effects and stickles! Thanks for sharing your talent!

jennruggeri75 said...

I love your cuttlebug embossing! This was such a fun hop today... thanks!

Carrie said...

Great cards! I love the daisies in the jar! Thank you for the chance to win!

Harriet Skelly said...

Your cards are beautiful GLoria! I love the ribbon on the dragonfly card!

Nanette said...

Enjoyed the sparkly flowers!

Vana63 said...

Thank You for sharing your beautiful cards! and Thanx for the chance to win :-)

Vina said...

I love your jar of flowers card..lots of texture and dimension! Thanks for the chance to win!

Lenoria said...

I love the embossing and the sparkle! I'm glad I blog hopped and found your site, I have enjoyed seeing your creations.

Lorrinda said...

I had fun on my first Blog Hop!
Loving the bling on your cards, a little sparkle just makes idon't you think?
lorrinda@telus.net

Anonymous said...

phew! my runnin shoes got tired! Fun hop! ty for a chance...luv this little set...and your sharp cards! ty for sharing with us all...now pick me! lol

Nikki said...

Your Card just is beautiful love the sparkles on it and the layout
thanks for the chance
Nikki

Allison Cope said...

Stunning cards Gloria! Love the embossing and glitter!

Anonymous said...

yor flowers r so vare sparcle i just luv them thanxs for the chanse to win
merri (onehand)
jebergerson@hotmail.com

Donnas Den said...

53....Wow can't believe am at the end of the blog hop already. Lovely cards. Off th enter the grand draw now....

lilscrappers said...

Love the cuttlebug work and the bling!

Marilyn (stampwithMJ) said...

Beautiful cards, Gloria. I had fun doing your DT blog hop!

Savor the Journey said...

Gloria, I adore your lovely posies in the jar! Sweet bling & a delightful creation! Thanks for the opportunity to win this sa-weeet set!

~Bev

faith said...

I love your "jar" card!

Joanne Travis said...

Your samples are so beautiful, Gloria! Love them both.

Kate Stockman said...

Your cards are so pretty, love the bling on the flowers.
Kate

Cat said...

I'm lovin' the details on your card! Gorgeous!

Treasa C. said...

Beautiful cards, love all the detail and the sparkle.

nannette13 said...

I love the textured background on the jar card! I also love the glitters on the flowers and dragonfly! Thank you for sharing!

babyjsmom said...

Great projects. Love the sparkle.

Kris Chirhart said...

Hi Gloria!! "Saving the best for last"... isn't that what they say??? This is my last blog stop to make a comment on!! :)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your pretty flowers!! The color is sooooo pretty, and the sparkle is beautiful!! What a great color combo too... I still have some Pink Pirouette, and just might have to give it a try! I just LOVE chocolate chip with ANYTHING!!

MiamiKel said...

Wowee, these are a vision! I love the scalloped top of your card and your sparkly flowers - how divine! You've done a marvelous job - thanks for the letter and the chance to win!

Georgia said...

This has been a fun hop!

Anita said...

Amazing cards! I like how you added crystal effects to the water and stickles to the flowers.

Tricia T said...

Hi Gloria! Cute, cute, cute!!! I love the crystal effects on your flower card. I need to buy some more of that. I always forget about it! Great inspiration!

kinderdi said...

Your card is so elegant! I love it. Thanks for sharing such an awesome stamp set! Diane

paradise45 said...

Your "jar full of thanks" card is awesome!!! This stamp set is great because it has so many possibilitites. Thanks for the chance to win.

Susan H.
tomsue@charter.net

Anonymous said...

Drooling over everything ... must have this set!!!!

Sue D said...

Great cards--especially your sparkly flowers!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Joylyn M. said...

I love the background and the sparkle of your card!

Anonymous said...

I hope to be as creative someday! I am a rookie! --Angie G.

Michelle Adams said...

I can tell this set will be a fun one to own! So many possibilities! Thanks for the chance to win!

OhioLori said...

Well, have been to all the Blogs on this Hop!! Has been a wonderful journey!! So many terrific ideas!!! I really want this stamp set!! LOL!!! My mind is stuffed full of ideas!! :) Thanks for such a fun opportunity!!

scrapn4fun said...

I really like the way you picked the colors for the vase of flowers. I love chocolate chip and pink together. The taken with teal just that card a really nice pop of bright color. Just beautiful. Love you work and thank you so much for sharing your cards with us.

Becky Sorensen said...

Great colors. Love the flowers.

Teresa Blue said...

I've said it many times on the hop LOVE the versatility of this set. It is too cute for words.
T. Blue
zanesvilleblue@aol.com

StacyC said...

Wonderful cards...

Sandra J. Strickler said...

Your card is just gorgeous. Love the sparkle.

Margie said...

What a lovely card! I love the colors you chose and the sparkles.

The Thomas Six said...

Sparkles! Yeah! Add a touch of pizazz!