CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE #8 ~~ SPRING SONG

This weeks Clearly Inspired Challenge #8 was to make a SQUARE card. My card measures 4.25 x 4.25. So pull out your Clear Dollar stamps and play along. If you don't have any that is fine too....we would still love for you to join us. If you upload your card to a gallery use CIC#8 and don't forget to post your card to Mr.Blinky on LORI'S Blog CLEARLY iSTAMP . There are always prizes to be won!!


I used February Stamp on the Month from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Sweet Circles to create my little spring scene. I am so tired of winter.....so my scene contains two little robins singing there spring song. Can you hear them?

I made a Folded Paper Frame card using the TUTORIAL found at Splitcoaststampers. The tree tops were all stamped twice and layered, the middle one is up on dimensionals.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Sweet Circles February SOM
Paper: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Basic Black, Ivory, Delicate Dots DSP (SU)
Ink: Certainly Celery, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: ScorePal, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Scallop Circle Punch(to create clouds), Certainly Celery Ribbon

Thanks so much for looking. Hope you get a chance to play along!!

GLORIA

SWEET DREAMS

This card is for the following three challenges:

1. The Olympic Colour Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. I chose event #1...one colour and a neutral. I went with Crushed Curry....it looks the closest to GOLD to me! I added gold heart brads in the corners as the dessert option.

2. The Pink Elephant Challenge which was a sketch this week.

3. Mothermarks Tuesday Teapot Challenge. I added a splash of gold. I hope the warm golden moonbeams add a bit of colour for Abner!

This stamp is from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS from the set 'Hey Diddle Diddle".

The moon was stamped and cut out and popped up on dimensionals. I coloured it in with a Crushed Curry marker and added a bit of Gold Stickles to the outline and eyelid.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Hey Diddle Diddle

Paper: Whisper White, Vellum, Crushed Curry cardstock & DSP

Ink: Black Staz-on, Crushed Curry(marker),

Accessories: MS Arch Lattice Punch, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Crushed Curry Ribbon, Brass Heart Brads, Gold Stickles, Dimensionals

Thanks for looking tonite!

GLORIA

FLUFFY FLOWER

This card was created for two challenges. Today's Clean And Simple Challenge & Try A New Technique Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.

This also qualifies for Rasie The Bar #6 Challenge to use no stamping on our card.

I used Corie's tutorial for her fluffy flower found here on her CREATIONS BY CORIE BLOG.

I chose THIS card of mine to change for the CAS Challenge. I kept the flower (using a different one) and flourishes...but changed the colours and lost the layers. I like how elegant this card looks with the black and white.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: NONE
Ink: NONE
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Shimmery White, SU Night & Day DSP
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Brad, Paper Piercer, Flourish Shapabilities

Thanks for looking.

GLOR

A SWEET ROMANCE

This card was created using a new stamp set for February from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called ENCHANTING CAROUSEL.

This card qualifies for the following two challenges:

1. Limited Supply Challenge at Splitcoast...Ribbon & Trim

We were to use a border punch and ribbon on our card

2. Inspiration Challenge at Splitcoast. I was inspired by this PRINT.

I coloured in my image with Copic Markers and added a bead of Crystal Stickles around the image.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Enchanting Carousel

Paper: Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Shimmery White, Unknown DSP

Ink: Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum

Markers: Pastel Copics

Accessories: Martha Stewart Scalloped Border Punch, Corner Rounder, Bow Easy, Ribbon, Circle Punch, Crystal Stickles, Rhinestones, Sponge Daubers

Thanks for looking!

GLORIA

YOU'RE MY FRIEND

Put on your sunglasses...this is one bright card. This is for the following four challenges:

1. Ways to Use It Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. We were to use Orange on our card.

2. Mojo Monday's 126 Sketch Challenge

3. The Pink Elephant Challenge #54, to use ribbon on our card.

4. Our Creative Corner Challenge~to use something we have had forever in our stash and never used. Mine was this spool of orange and paisley ribbon.




I used new stamps for February from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Sweet Circles. It is the Stamp of the month and is free with any $50.00 purchase from the store.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Sweet Circles
Paper: Only Orange, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White, Ukn DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Only Orange
Accessories: Perfectly Paisley embossing folder, Scallop & Circle Punches, SU Border Punch, ribbon, Sponge daubers, Dimensionals , ribbon

Here is to a cheery day!

GLOR

VALITA'S FLOWER

This was what I created for today's sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.

There is actually NO stamping on this card......YET! I may stamp a small sentiment in the bottom right corner like Best Wishes....

My sister needs a wedding card...so I will see if she likes this one before I add the sentiment.

Isn't that flower cool??? I can't take credit for it...It is one of VALITA'S DESIGNS & FRESH FOLDS. Check out her tutorial on her blog.

Here is a close up of the flower. It is made with the SU Scalloped Circle punch. Very cool!

Card Supplies:

Stamps: None
Paper: Bella Rose DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Cameo Coral
Ink: Cameo Coral, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: SU Scalloped Circle Punch, 1/2" circle punch, Spring Bouquet punch, Flourish Shapabilities Dies, Stylized Flowers Embossing Folder, Rhinestone flowers, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, glue dots, sponging, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon

It was fun to try something new today and go out of my comfort zone.

Thanks for looking....

GLOR

SOFT PERFECT PLUM TOPIARY

This is for today's Colour Challenge over at SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS. We were to use Soft Suede, Perfect Plum & Pale Plum.

I used new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS for February called Silhouette Thoughts. I inked up this pretty Topiary tree with Pale Plum and Soft Suede.

All the edges on this card are heavily sponged. I used the Textile Embossing folder on the Perfect Plum background. I also sponged the two Flourishes that I cut out and embossed with my Flourish Shapeabilities. The inside of the card and the envelope were stamped to match.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Silhouette Thoughts
Paper: Textured Soft Suede, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum
Ink: same as above
Accessories: Oval Nesties, Flourish Shapabilities, Textile Embossing Folder, Bow Easy, Sheer Ribbon, Sponge Daubers

Thanks for looking today!

GLOR

APRIL SHOWER BRING MAY FLOWERS

This was created for today's Clean And Simple Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.

We were to make a card with the theme of SPRING.

I used some new stamps I purchased from Jessie aka Knightrone. This one is Baroque Motifs...I have always liked this set and was happy to see it for sale on her BLOG.

I pulled out my Bold Brights inks and used Pixie Pink and Gable Green. I added sparkley brads to the flower centers and a couple of dragon fly brads.

The sentiment is a Rub-on that I have had for years.

This one came together fairly quickly....I decorated the inside and the envelope to match.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin Up ~ Baroque Motifs
Paper: Whisper White, Pixie Pink
Ink: Gable Green, Pixie Pink
Accessories: Rub-ons, Sparkley Brads, Dragon Fly Brads

Thanks for looking.......here is to thoughts of SPRING!!!!

GLOR

SILHOUETTE THOUGHTS

This is for today's Featured Stamper Challenge - Laurie aka HamiltonGal over at Splitcoaststampers. I chose THIS card of Laurie's to CASE.

I changed the stamps, the background colour and added some paper piercing and faux stitching.

I used new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS for February called: Silhouette Thoughts.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~ Silhouette Thoughts
Paper: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Kraft
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: ScorePal, Paper Piercer,White Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Thanks for looking today.

Gloria

HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE

This card is for this weeks CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE #7. The challenge was to GLAM IT UP...by using bling on our cards. Why don't you check it out and play along...there are always prizes to be won...!

This card was also for todays Inspiration Challenge over at SPLITCOAST. I was inspired by this CARDS night sky theme.

I used new stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Hey Diddle Diddle. It is just darling and perfect for baby cards.

I added Crystal Stickles to my stars and moon and some rhinestones along the bottom for some extra bling. I am really into sheer ribbon right now and love the look of long flowing tails crinkled with the heat gun.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Hey Diddle Diddle.

Paper: Night Of Navy, Ivory

Ink: Copics, Night of Navy, Brilliant Blue

Accessories: Square Nestabilities, Crystal Stickles, Copic Markers, Score Pal, dimensionals, Sheer Ribbon, Heat Gun, Bow Easy

Thanks for looking.....hope your nights are filled with sweet dreams.............

Gloria

DREAMS DO COME TRUE

This was created for today's Ways To Use It Challenge over at Splitcoast. We were to use 'odd numbers' of something on our card. I used 'three' flowers at the bottom left corner and 'three' looped bow.

I used the beautiful stamp set called Enchanted Carousel from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. It is new for February.

I used my Label One Nestabilities to create the frame. Stamped the horse onto watercolour paper and cut it out and popped it up on dimensionals. I ran a piece of Velum Cardstock through the cuttlebug with the Divine Swirls Embossing Folder. I added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to all the swirls. I then layered it up onto a piece of Whisper White Cardstock.

I used my Bow Easy to make my triple looped bow. I left the tails very long so I could heat them with the heat gun to get them to crinkle a bit.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Enchanted Carousel

Paper: Textured Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Watercolour, Velum

Ink: Same as above, Black Staz-on, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Taken With Teal

Accessories: Label One Nesties, Divine Swirls Embossing folder, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Pearl brad, Ribbon, Heat Gun, Dimensionals, Aquapainter, Markers, Glittered flowers, Scalloped & Circle punches

This card is for a couple I know who just got engaged.

Thanks for looking.

Gloria

I WON JUDI'S BLOG CANDY!!!!!!!!!

Judi just PM'd me and let me know I won her FABULOUS BLOG CANDY!!! How sweet is she to let me know, and to wait for me while I was on vacation!!!!! I am sooooo excited. I have been eyeing both those Nesties and that embossing folder. What a sweet , sweet girl. Thank you sooo much Judi. Visit Judi's Blog and give her some love..... PAPER~ROSE~PETALS

Thanks again Judi!!!

SWEET CIRCLES

This is my first card since being back from vacation....so it was a real challenge. This is for today's sketch and yesterday's colour challenges over at Splitcoaststampers.

I used NEW stamps from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Sweet Circles. It is the February SOM...which you can get for free with $50.00 purchase from the store.

As soon as I saw this set I wanted it...it is so versatile. Check out the gallery at Clear Dollar Stamps to see all the cute things you can do with it.

Now, back to my card. I added Crystal Effects to the little fishes, but it wasn't quite dry when I took the photo...sorry! I used my Swiss Dots embossing folder and my Scalloped & Circle punches.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps: Sweet Circles, SU: Sanded BG stamp
Paper: Whisper White, Textured Dusty Durango, Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip
Ink: same as above
Accessories: Swiss Dots embossing folder, Scalloped & Circle punches, Crystal Effects, dimensionals, sponging.

Thanks for looking today. Now I am off to call the Airline and see if they can find my MOJO that I seemed to have lost !!!

Gloria