SHIMMERY AQUA BUTTERFLY

This card was made using mostly Stampin Up products...except for the ribbon and Spellbinders Fleur de lis Die.

It qualifies for the following challenges;

1. Sketch Challenge 278 over at SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS.

2. RAISE THE BAR Challenge #15 to make a Monochromatic card with only one Neutral color.

3. THE PINK ELEPHANT Challenge #64 to use Aqua on our card.

I used the Stampin Up Beautiful Wings embosslit to cut out my butterflies. I sponged the edges lightly with Bermuda Bay and added White Shimmer Paint to the butterflies and Fleur de lis die cut.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: NONE

Paper: Textured Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Thoroughly Modern DSP, White Vellum

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Spellbinders Shapeablilites Fleur de lis Die, Stampin Up Beautiful Wings Embosslit, SU White Shimmer Paint, Circle Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Sponged Daubers, Sheer Aqua Ribbon

Thanks for looking today!

GLOR

FEEL BETTER SOON

This card was made for the following challenge:

1. Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge...we were to use Ballet Blue, Barely Banana, Old Olive and Whisper White

2. Mothermarks Teapot Tuesday Challenge

3. Cute Card Thursday Sketch Challenge

4. Our Creative Corner Challenge ~ Blooming Blossoms

5. Stampin' B's Challenge to use White, Yellow and Blue on our card.

I used a stamp set from last year called April Flower of the Month by CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ April Flower of the Month, Heartfelt Sentiments: Ladybug(unkown)

Paper: Ballet Blue, Barely Banana, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Black Staz-on, Old Olive, Ballet Blue, Barely Banana, Riding Hood Red

Accessories; Cuttlebug Stylized Flowers Embossing Folder, Circle Punch, SU Scallop Border punch, Basic Grey Flower Brads, Heart Gems, Crystal Stickles, Blender Pen, Sponge Daubers

Thanks for looking!

GLOR

I WAS PICKED FOR FEATURED STAMPER

I was away all day.....and just got home. I logged on to Splitcoaststampers and guess what???

I was picked as this weeks FEATURED STAMPER!!!! I had to read it twice I was so excited....

What an honor...I am so thrilled. It made my total week...I can't wait to comment on everyones cards. I am on cloud 9!!

Hugs,

GLOR

CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE #12 ~ RIBBON

It's time again for another CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE over at Lori's blog ClearlyiStamp.

This week we are challenged to use ribbon on our card.

I used this awesome new ribbon from Clear Dollar Stamps in the Turquoise Gem color, along with it's matching cardstock and the Still Waters cardstock.

I used my ribbon to make a frame around my butterfly from the Beautiful Butterflies Stamp set from Clear Dollar Stamps.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Beautiful Butterflies

Paper: CDS ~ Turquoise Gem, Still Waters; SU ~ Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: CDS Turquoise Gem Satin Ribbon, Craft Knife, Cuttlebug Textile Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Square Nesties, Blender Pen, Dimensionals, Crystal Stickles

Hope to see you over at the CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE, remember there are always prizes to be won.

Happy Creating!

Glor

PRAYING FOR YOU

This card was made for today's Ways to Use It Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. We were to Mix Patterns. What a great way to use up some Designer Papers.

This is also for the CCEE Challenge which was a sketch.

I used new stamps for April from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Blooming With Blessings.

Card Supplies

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Blooming With Blessings

Paper: SU Thoroughly Modern DSP, Soft Suede, Kraft(card base)

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede

Accessories: Spellbinders Circle Nesties, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Kraft Corduroy Button

Thanks for looking!

Glor

BLESS MY BLOOMERS

I need another Anniversary card so I took advantage of today's Sketch Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers to make one!

I used new stamps for April from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Bless My Bloomers designed by Kim Teasdale. It is the sweetest set ever!

I used a combination of my Copic Markers and Blender Pen and Pixie Pink ink to color my image.

The horizontal vanilla panel was embossed with Floral Fantasy embossing folder and I gently rubbed my Pink Pirouette ink pad over the embossing. I also used CDS new Tickled Pink cardstock and ribbon. It matched the DSP from the Stampin Up Sending Love Specialty paper very well.

The hearts were stamped twice and layered up on dimensionals. I added some Crystal Stickles to the hearts to make them sparkle and match the glittery dsp better.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Bless My Bloomers, Heartfelt Sentiments

Paper: Stampin Up ~ Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty DSP; Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Tickled Pink

Ink: Basic Grey, Pink Pirouette, Pixie Pink

Markers: Copics~Cool Grey & Pastel Greens

Accessories: Martha Stewart Scallop Punch, Cuttlebug Floral Fantasy Embossing Folder, Crystal Stickles, Dimensionals, Clear Dollar Stamps Tickled Pink Ribbon

Thanks for looking!

GLOR

DOODLEBUG

This little guy is a new stamp set from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS for April. The set is called Doodlebug. Isn't he cute!

I made this card for the following challenges:

1. Color Challenge over at SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS. Today's colors were Basic Grey, Apricot Appeal and Sage Shadow with my neutral being White.

2. This weeks MOJO MONDAY sketch challenge.

3. This weeks TUESDAY TEAPOT CHALLENGE over at the Mudder's blog.

Now as for Mothermarks Tuesday Teapot Challenge....I do not have to come in the back door I don't think....this is NOT a turtle...it is a Doodlebug and he will bring some creative flair to the tea party after he flies me there of course!!!

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Doodlebug

Paper: SU~ Basic Grey, Apricot Appeal, Sage Shadow, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Grey

Markers: Copics Pastel

Accessories: Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon, Bow Easy, Lace, Corduroy Button, Perfectly Paisley Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Spellbinders Blossom Nesties, SU Scallop Border Punch

I left off a sentiment and will add it later under the corduroy button.

Thanks for looking!

GLOR

OHH LA LA

I made this sweet girlfriend card using new stamps for April called FASHIONABLY FRENCH from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

This card is for the following challenges:

~Today's Try A New Technique which was to use piercing on our card. I did so on both the outside and inside of the card.

~Today's Clean And Simple Challenge which was an awesome sketch inspired by Alanna's card.

~The Cute Card Thursday Challenge. We were to use something touchy feely on our card. I used ribbon and a corduroy brad.

~Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge. This weeks colors were: Basic Grey, Going Grey, Whisper White and Crushed Curry. (I used my cool Grey Copic marker as a substitute for Going Grey.)


I decorated the inside of my card to match the front!

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Fashionably French

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Grey

Ink: Basic Grey, Crushed Curry, Cool Grey Copic Marker

Accessories: Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon, Bow Easy, Crushed Curry Marker, Paper Piercer,
Cool Grey Copic Marker, Corduroy Brad

Thanks for looking!

GLOR

ANNIVERSARY DAISIES

I need a few Anniversary cards for this month, so I took advantage of the following two challenges to create one.

1. The Featured Stamper Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. Today's Featured Stamper was Dara. I chose THIS card of Dara's to case. I kept the layout and stamp set basically the same but changed the colors and added some ribbon, a sentiment and butterfly.

2. The Our Creative Corner Challenge. This weeks challenge was to incorporate Beautiful Butterflies somewhere on our card.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: SU~Upsy Daisy; CDS~Heartfelt Sentiments

Paper: Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink: same as above

Accessories: Soft Suede Ribbon, Bow Easy, SU Butterfly Embosslet, Sponge Daubers, Half Backed Black Pearl

Thanks for looking!

GLOR

BEAUTY & GRACE

This card was created using new stamps for April from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Graceful Skater.

I used the following challenges for this card:

~ Yesterday's color challenge at SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS. We were using retiring colors from Stampin Up...Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Blush Blossom, Whisper White. The dessert option was to use Close to Cocoa or Creamy Carmel.

~Today's Sketch Challenge at SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS. This was a great sketch!

~The CCEE STAMPERS CHALLENGE. This weeks challenge was to use a Silhouette image on our card. (CCEE1014)

All the edges are heavily sponged and the skater is cut out and popped up on dimensionals.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Graceful Skater

Paper: Ruby Red, Close To Cocoa, Cameo Coral, Blush Blossom, Whisper White

Ink: Same as above

Accessories: CB~Textile & Embossing Borders, EK Success Fleur de lis border punch, SU~Circle Punch, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals

Thanks for looking.

GLOR

C'EST MAGNIFIQUE

This card was created using new stamps & paper & ribbon from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

The stamp set is called Fashionably French and is new for April. The paper is the new Grape Jelly colour with matching satin ribbon.!

This card qualifies for the following two challenges:

1. Splitcoaststampers Try A New Technique~Save The Page. We were to make a bookmark card. My bookmark is attached still to the back of the card with a perforated fold. I used my Scor-bug to create my perforations.

2. Our Creative Corner Challenge to use BOWS somewhere on on our card.

The evening gown on the card front is popped up on dimensionals. I applied Lavender Stickles to the design on both dresses for some added interest.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Fashionably French

Paper: CDS ~ Grape Jelly; SU ~ Whisper White

Ink: SU ~ Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: CDS Grape Jelly Satin Ribbon, Scor-bug, Horizontal Slot Punch, Lavender Stickles, Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Dimensionals, CB Divine Swirls Embossing Folder, SU Scalloped border punch

Thanks for looking today!

GLOR

WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY

After being sick in bed for most of the weekend....I managed to crawl out of bed this afternoon and do some laundry and make a card.

I used new stamps for April from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. This set is called 'Heartfelt Sentiments'. It is a set of 28 stamps and has every sentiment you could want. I also used NEW papers from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Tickled Pink and it's matching ribbon.

This card qualifies for the following challenges:

1. This is for today's Featured Stamper over at Splitcoaststampers. I chose THIS card of Pat's to case.

I changed the stamps, added a Faux Silk background instead of dry embossing and added some ribbon and border punches.

2. CUTE CARD THURSDAY CHALLENGE : Challenge 107 Mono Mania To make a monochromatic card.

3. CRAZY 4 CHALLENGES : C4C32 Which was a 1, 2, 3 Challenge. Use one ribbon, Two Buttons or Brads(I used 3), and Three punches(I used my Scalloped Corner & Border Punches and my MS Butterfly punches.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Heartfelt Sentiments

Paper: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Tickled Pink; SU ~ Whisper White

Ink: Pretty In Pink

Accessories: Clear Dollar Stamps Tickled Pink Ribbon, White Tissue Paper, Glue Stick, SU Scallop Corner & Border Punches, MS Butterfly Punches, Rhinestones, Spellbinders Oval Nesties

Thanks for looking!

GLOR

CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE #11

It is that time again.....time for another CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE over at Lori's blog ClearlyiStamp.

There has been some exciting news over at CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS, Lori is now carrying a new line of paper and co-ordinating ribbons. So this weeks Clearly Inspired Challenge was a color challenge using three of the new colors: Cherry Go Round, Lime Juice and Bee Pollen and a neutral color. I chose black as my neutral.

I used a new stamp set for April from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS called Blooming With Blessings.

Why not join us and play along....if you don't have the exact colors....use what you have that comes closest. There are always prizes to be won.

This card also qualifies for the following challenges:

~RAISE THE BAR : April Showers

~THE PINK ELEPHANT : Use a nature theme, I used some dragon fly brads.

~MIDNIGHT MADNESS SKETCH CHALLENGE : I chose this sketch to feature the new ribbons from CDS.

~FOR FUN CHALLENGES : April Showers Bring May Flowers

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ Blooming With Blessings

Paper: Clear Dollar Stamps Lime Juice, Cherry Go Round, Bee Pollen, SU: Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: CDS Ribbons in Lime Juice, Cherry Go Round and Bee Pollen, Ticket Corner Punch, Dragon Fly Brads, Basic Grey Stitched Brad, Paper Flower, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals

Thanks for looking...hope to see you at the CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE~~

GLOR

ALL THINGS BLOOM WITH LOVE

I made this card using the Sketch from today's challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.

I used new stamps for April from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS, called Bless My Bloomers. It is the sweetest set.

I am trying to use up some of my Stampin Up colors that are going to be retired in the new Catalogue. I need to make room also for the NEW COLOR & PAPER LINE from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS. Check it out...the colours are just divine!!!
The flowers were cut out and popped up on dimensionals. I added some Crystal Stickles to the flower centers.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Bless My Bloomers

Paper: Close To Cocoa, Cameo Coral, Sage Shadow, Neenah Solar White(CDS)

Ink: Same as above for sponging

Markers: Pastel Copic Markers

Accessories: CB Textile Embossing Folder, SU Large & Scalloped Oval Punches, Sheer Brown Ribbon, Dimensionals, Crystal Stickles, Sponge Daubers

Thanks for looking tonite!

GLOR

BEAUTIFUL FRIEND

This card was created using the following challenges:

1. SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS Featured Stamper Challenge which was TheresaCC. I chose THIS card of hers to be inspired by. I kept the theme and layout the same....but changed the colours, stamps and sentiment and omitted the paper piercing.

2. CURTAIN CALL COLOUR CHALLENGE Act 24....we were to use Kraft, Garden Green, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White.

3. OUR CREATIVE CORNER We were challenged to use buttons on our card.

4. FOR FUN CHALLENGES This week was an anything goes card..but it had to be family oriented. I have many members of my family I consider to be a Beautiful Friend...

5. CRAZY 4 CHALLENGES We were to use Kraft cardstock as our cardbase.

Whew...that was alot of challenges for me!

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps~Beautiful Butterflies

Paper: Kraft, Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Whisper White, Delicate Dots DSP

Ink: Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Black Staz-on

Accessories: Spellbinders Oval Nesties, So Saffron Ribbon, Basic Gray Button, Embroidery Thread, Sponge Daubers

Thanks for looking....I hope your day is touched by many Beautiful Friends.

GLOR

A REASON TO CELEBRATE

This card was created using THIS hat as inspiration from yesterdays Inspiration Challenge over at SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS.

I need a wedding card for a friends wedding next week. I used Corie's Puffy Flower Tutorial HERE. Her blog is the first place I saw these awesome flowers...

This is the inside of the card...with a little pocket for our gift. I hope they like it.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: CDS: Heartfelt Sentiments, Fiskars: Round of Applause

Paper: Basic Black, SU Day & Night DSP, Whisper White

Ink: Black Staz-on

Accessories: EK Success Fleur de lis border punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch & Photo Corner Punch, Ribbon, Spellbinders Fancy Tags, brads, Divine Swirls Embossing Folder, Black half backed pearls

Thanks for looking.

GLOR

edit: I realized after uploading that I accidently put my watermark twice on the card...once in green......eeeeewwwww! Don't know how I did that...sorry!