Design Clique #14

This week we used Bluebell from Stamping Bella.

This first card is by Marie: www.marielovestostamp.blogspot.com

This second card is by Tara: www.taraspapercrafts.blogspot.com

And the last card is by me:o)

I used Urban Garden DSP from SU! with Bashful Blue and Kiwi Kiss. I have no idea what Copics I used but I'm thinking B91-93-95-97-99, E00, YG95.

CDS SNEAK PEEKS

I hope you enjoyed the CDS sneak peeks I shared with you:o) I wanted to let you know that they are still going on! Today 4 MORE SETS will be shown on the following blogs which can be found in my sidebar under Charlie Horse.

Easter basket can be checked out on Laurie, Linsey, and Candy's Blogs.

March stamp of the month (hummingbird) can be checked out on Laurie, Kim, Nancy, and Candy's Blogs.

March flower (daffodil) can be checked out on Laurie, Kim, Nancy, and Candy's Blogs.

April flower (daisy) can be checked out on Laurie, Katie, Tori, and Candy's Blogs.

And dont forget (if you havent already done it) to head over to Lori's Blog for the details on how to become a guest deigner.
http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/02/wanna-be-a-guest-designer-for-the-month-of-march.html

CDS SNEAK PEEK

Today I'm sneak peeking Moose Friends from Clear Dollar Stamps. This set will be available to you at http://www.cdstamps.com/ on March 1st.

Also sneak peeking this set is: Laurie, Kim, Monique, Tori, Candy. You can find their direct links in my sidebar.

In my first card I did a colour challenge, (Riddinghood Red Pumpkin Pie and Sahara Sand). On my Sahara Sand I did a Harlequin pattern with my Score Pal and used my Ticket Corner Punch on the corners. I added Riddinghood Taffeta with two knots peeking through:o) My flowers are topped with Crystal Effects and Coloured with Copics: E07-97, BG93.


In my second card I Piggy Tale DP paired with Bashful, Chocolate and Saffron. I added Chocolate Snaps from Making Memories and used my Oval punches for the sentiment. I sponged all my white with Bashful and wrapped the card with Riddignhood stripped grosgrain. My moose is 3d with dimensionals and coloured with Copics: B000-91, E42-43-44-47-49.

More sneak peeks are going on today,

Ageless Antiques can be seen on Laurie, Katie, Nancy, Alex, and Candy's Blogs.

Beautiful Butterflies can be seen on Laurie, Kim, Monique, Linda, Stacy, and Candy's Blogs.

CDS SNEAK PEEK

And for my third and final sneak peek TODAY I'm showing Old Time Church which will also be available to you on March 1st from Clear Dollar Stamps (www.cdstamps.com)

Also sneak peeking this set is: Laurie, Nancy, Candy. You can find their direct links in my sidebar.

This first card I used the Heavy Metal Background stamp, I stamped it with Black Craft ink and embossed it with Black powder. The windows in the Church are coloured in with my Zig Painty silver metallic marker and the sky is sponged with my stipple brush and Pacific Point ink. I added stripped grosgrain and silver brads as embellishments.

This second card I went with Baja Breeze and Creamy Caramel paired with Ivory. The first thing I did was run the Baja through the Big Shot on my Top Notes Die. Second I stuck a sheet of Sook Wang double sided tape to a piece of Ivory card stock that I had stamped the Church on and ran that through the Big Shot. I trimmed down it's edges with my hobby Blade and snips to give it the layered effect the ripped off the Sook Wang backing and added the glitter.

I used Stripped Grosgrain and my horizontal slit punch on the sides, and my Oval punches for the sentiment. I sponged EVERYTHING in the end and accidentally got it on my ribbon. I panicked a bit then remember my Copic Colourless Blender would push the colour right through and it did!

CDS SNEAK PEEK

This set is called In God's Hands and is available March 1st over at Clear Dollar Stamps http://www.cdstamps.com/


Also sneak peeking this set is: Laurie, Nancy, Stacy, Candy (you can find direct links in my side bar)


The first card I did was an inspirational challenge of a green Hawaiian shirt so I cut out a zillion flowers from the Aloha set and popped a brad in the center. I used Crystal Effects to adhere them and watercolour paper to give the blended colouring. I also used my 5 petal punch for the leaves. My card stock colours are Glorious Green and Green Galore.

I used Copics: YG01-05-06-07, G05-19.

This next card I used In God's Hands just as a sentiment along with Baby Charlie as the focal. I decided this would be the perfect card to accomplish another challenge, using fabric/cloth, so I used my super wide stripped grosgrain and Fleurette's from SU! Also in there you got a half pearls from my Pretties kit and some Ivory Flower Soft. I used my Big Shot with the swirly Cuttlebug template and my Scalloped Nestabilities from www.cdstamps.com. My colours are Riddinghood Red and Pink Pirouette with Ivory. I coloured with Copics: E41-42.

CDS SNEAK PEEK

Today I'm sneak peeking Charlie Daisy by Clear Dollar Stamps (http://www.cdstamps.com/) He will be available for you on March 1st.

Also sneak peeking him is: Laurie, Kim, Monique, Katie, Linda, Stacy, Alex, Candy (who's links you can find in my side bar)

My first card is a sideways sketch challenge AND a colour challenge:o) The colours are More Mustard, Baja Breeze and Taken with Teal. I used my Big shot and my Nestibilities for my oval scallops. I used Sook Wang double sided tape topped with Fine Cosmo Glitter for my strips and tied 1/4" Grosgrain on them and sponged my edges to soften them. Then I topped the flowers off with Crystal Effects.

I coloured with Copics: E42-43, BG00-72, B04.

For this next card I took on the challenge of no designer paper by 2 step stampin the the solid and outlined flowers in this set with Pale and Perfect Plum ink. I added So Saffron as my third colour because well lets face these colours REALLY go together:o) I also used my Scalloped edge punch. I coloured with Copics: V95-99, YR31, G85, E42-43, C2.

I'm sneak peeking 3 NEW sets with you today BUT WAIT there is a fourth set called Got tractor which you can check out on Laurie, Kim, Stacy, Tori, and Candy's Blogs. (you can find direct links in my sidebar)

And dont forget to check out Lori's Blog for details on how to apply for a guest designer spot:o)

http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/02/wanna-be-a-guest-designer-for-the-month-of-march.html

CDS SNEAK PEEKS

Well today's the day Clear Dollar Stamps (http://www.cdstamps.com/) starts their Sneak Peeks. Unfortunately I'm not showing any of today's sets but I can lead you in the direction of those who are:o)

Kitchen Clutter - Laurie, Linda, Linsey, and Candy.

Songbird Silhouettes - Laurie, Kim, Monique, Katie, Alex, Linsey, Stacy, and Candy.

Art Deco medallion - Laurie, Monique, Nancy, Linsey, and Candy.

There is direct links to each ladies Blogs located in my sidebar below Charlie Horse for your convenience. So sit back and enjoy the next couple of days as we share some wonderful new and exciting stamp sets, available March 1st, with you.

Wanna have some FUN?

Do you wanna join in the fun I'm having? If so Clear Dollar Stamps is currently looking for Guest Designers. So if you think you can handle working with FREE stamps and amazing people this "job" is for you:o)

Head over to Lori's blog for the details: http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/02/wanna-be-a-guest-designer-for-the-month-of-march.html

Prom Dates

So these little Love Bird are from The Greeting Farm also from a set called Cake Toppers. The weeding theme wasn't working for me so they are on their way to prom:o)

My DP is My Minds Eye matched with Close to Cocoa. I used some retired Stain Ribbon and tied a big honkin' bow!

Coloured with Copics: E00-41-42-43-44, BG72-96-99, YG91, G85.

Forever Anya

Here's a little diddy I called Forever Anya. She's from The Greeting Farm.

I used Chatterbox DP paired with Kiwi Kiss and Pretty in Pink. My tabs is the Round Tab punch and I used Yellow Brads.

Coloured with Copics: R20-21-22, E00, Y32, YR21.

Forever Friends

This is my submission for the Paper Craft Plant CDS weekend colour challenge.

As some of you already know I had a small kitchen fire this week which left me with some really burnt up hands. Thankfully it happened at a really convenient time, the house is clean, the commitments are reached, and my hubby was home for the weekend. My Dr. feels that recovery will be fast and I'm feeling VERY Optimistic.

I have around 10 pre-set posts to share with you though out the remainder of the month and will be back March 1st with some new stuff.

I'd like to thank my number 1 fan for lending a helping hand and co-creating this card with me THANX MOM:o)
We used the three colours required, Sage Shadow, Pacific Point, and Really Rust. The CDS stamp set is called Spring Critters and can be found here: http://www.cdstamps.com/ We topped it off with Rust Twill and Stripped Grosgrain. The sentiment is SU!'s Chit Chat Rub-Ons.

Coloured with Copics: E41-42-43-44, BG72-93.

Design Clique #13

This week we used Third Coast's Rubber Stamp called Toadstool House. It reminded me of the Smurf's when I bought it and have been excited ever since to use it.

The first project is by Tara: http://www.taraspapercrafts.blogspot.com/


The next is by me:o)

I used Good Morning Sunshine DSP from SU! with Pacific Point (what better Smurf colour) and wrapped it in a Chocolate knot:o)

Coloured with Copics: E42-43-44-47, B34-37, YR31, Y35, YG95.

Gone Fishin'

LOVE HIM! I know you do too and you are dying to know where I got him right? He's from Rock the Farm by the Greeting Farm.

I used double sided Pebbles inc. DP paired with River Rock and Black. Wrapped it in Stitched Grosgrain and stitched the images with Old Olive.

Coloured with Copics: YG91-97, BG72, W2.

Rock the Farm

OMG can you believe how excited I was yesterday to receive my shipment from The Greeting Farm. I bet you can I think we all get all Christmas Morningy when a package arrives:o) Anyways when I oped it up I was BLOWN AWAY with the quality and couldn't wait to make a card so I sat down and threw this together.

I emailed Marie from The Greeting Farm, who I've been chatting back and forth with to say that the order arrived and attached my brand spankin' new card to the email. Well this morning when I was going through my Feedblitz emails I saw a Greeting Farm update clicked on it and to my surprise it was my card right there front and center:o)

Hop on over and check out their blog www.splendidstampin.blogspot.com

I used Imaginisce DP paired with Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette Dew Drops and my Photo Corners Punch with Blue Taffeta.

Coloured with Copics: RV11-32-34, B21-32, E00-02, C1-2, YR21, YG95 and my Pink Spica.

I'm nuts about you!

2 more New Releases from Whipper Snapper Designs that you can now find at http://www.whippersnapperdesigns.com/

My colours are Creamy Caramel and Riddinghood Red. I used my cuttlebug to create the faux wood and coloured with Copics: E41-42-44, W2-4-6-8, R89

Claddagh Lock Box

Being Irish, complements of my Father who was born in Northern Ireland, I grew up with the stories of the Claddagh Ring and I thought it would be nice to share them with you:o)



For those of you not familiar "The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring given in friendship or worn as a wedding ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old walls of the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the 17th century during the reign of Queen Mary II, though elements of the design are much older.


One tale is about Margaret Joyce, a woman of the Joyce clan. She married a Spanish merchant named Domingo de Rona. She went with him to Spain, but he died and left her a large sum of money. She returned to Ireland and, in 1596, married Oliver Óg French, the mayor of Galway. With the money she inherited from her first marriage, she funded the construction of bridges in Connacht. All this out of charity, so one day an eagle dropped the Claddagh ring into her lap, as a reward.


Another story tells of a Prince who fell in love with a common maid. To convince her father his feelings were genuine and he had no intentions of "using" the girl, he designed a ring with hands representing friendship, a crown representing loyalty, and a heart representing love. He proposed to the maid with this ring, and after the father heard the explanation of the symbolism of the ring, he gave his blessing.


One legend that may be closer to historical truth is of a man named Richard Joyce, another member of the Joyce clan and a native of Galway. He left his town to work in the West Indies, intending to marry his love when he returned. However, his ship was captured and he was sold as a slave to a Moorish goldsmith. In Algiers, with his new master, he was trained in his craft. When William III became king, he demanded the Moors release all British prisoners. As a result, Richard Joyce was set free. The goldsmith had such a great amount of respect for Richard Joyce that he offered Joyce his daughter and half his wealth if Joyce stayed, but he denied his offer and returned home to marry his love who awaited his return. During his time with the Moors, he forged a ring as a symbol of his love for her. Upon his return, he presented her with the ring and they were married".


This info was complements of Wikipedia:o)



So I made this alterable Provo Craft tin (purchasable at Michael's) with retired Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper called Fall Flowers. I used Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware with silver brads for the emblem, A wide range of co-ordinating ribbons for the handle. And the Designer Label and 1-1/4" Circle Punches for the Cladddagh image from Blarney Stone. I colored with Copics: YG91-93-95, BG000, E00.

I sure hope you enjoyed this trip through Irish History and seeing my little project:o)

20% OFF all CDS stamps!

Clear Dollar Stamps is showing their love for customers and friends by offering 20% off all stamp sets. The deal is on now till Feb 21st, and all you have to do is enter promotion code VALDAY2009 when checking out.

Hugs & Kisses

Man I'm full of challenges this weekend:o)

With house reno's in full effect and my normal quiet disturbed with hammers, saw's, and nail guns I found serenity in crafting and found time to participate in the Taylored Expressions Card Challenge.

I used Georgia Peach DSP from SU! Olive satin twill and a clear button backed with DSP. My trio flower punch and a saffron brad. I coloured with Copics: E00-74-95, BG000-01, G20, YG95, RV13-21 and my pink Spica glitter pen.

Lacey Lady

This is my card for the PCP CDS Colour Challenge:o)

I used My Mind's Eye DP which happened to match this colour pallet GORGEOUSLY! Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, and Pink Pirouette CS. Nestibilities and Trio flower punch are my lace and half pearls and stripped grosgrain is my embellishments.

Coloured with Copics: YG91, Y28, RV32.

Design Clique #12

This week we used Whipper Snapper's Hooked Worm image. I thought it would be a great for Valentines Day.

The first project is by Tara: www.taraspapercrafts.blogspot.com

The second card is by Marie: www.marielovestostamp.blogspot.com

And last but not least mine:o)

I used Piggy Tales DP with Regal Rose and Green Galore CS. 5/8" and 1/4" Grosgrain and coloured with Copics: W2-4-6-8, R29, G07, YG05.

Missin' Christmas?

So I'm not into Valentine's cards right now so I figured I'd share a Whipper Snapper winter wonderland card. Wowza that's a mouthful.

The base is Night of Navy and the white is Shimmery White. Behind the snowflake I added a Night of Navy star so the white would pop more.

My Copics were B91-93-95-97-99, BG000, Y35-38.

Toucan Tube

I made this with the intention of putting a birthday present in it for Reilly's 3rd B-day. If my daughter Alyx (2) was to have a main squeeze it would be him, But I cant find anything that fits. Kids toys are so big and it seams the bigger/louder the better;o)

I used Zoo Critters from Clear Dollar Stamps. Wrapped the Tim Horton's Tin in Hawaii Papaya DSP from SU! and topped it off with some Grosgrain ribbon.

Hoppin' You'll Be Mine (RAK)

My very firstest Valentines card (as an adult) from my dear friend Diane Loy: http://www.loyaz1.blogspot.com/

Inside it says "I like you more then flies" AWE! The image is from Be Mine which is LONG retired Stampin' Up! set.

Design Clique #11

This week we used Sleepy Riley from Hanna Stamps: http://www.hannastamps.com/

The first card is by Marie: http://www.marielovestostamp.blogspot.com/

The second one is by Tara: http://www.taraspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

And last but not least we have mine:o)

Not much to tell you about this card I made it in 3 seconds flat. As some of you may know I'm going through some stuff and so is my camera, so craft time is limited and difficult lately. It seems when I do find time to play I'm usually to tired to go all out. BUT in the effort of staying true I had to throw something together:o)

It's Piggy Tales DP with Black CS and some stitched Grosgrain. Of course I cant find my list of Copics used so that's a guessing game! E41-43-44 are a forsure (their my favorite brown combo)

I raised the slippers with dimensional's and used Chit Chat Rub ons from SU! for my sentiment.

"Egg"spress Yourself

This is my "Egg"spress Bunny from Whipper Snapper.

I used My Big Shot with me Top Notes die and Bold Brights colour scheme WHICH WAS A CHALLENGE! I topped it off with Crystal Effects.

Ahhh Nuts!

Okay so this was the FIRST one I coloured. It was LOVE at first sight:o) He's called Ahhh Nuts and is available now over at Whipper Snapper Designs:o)

I used Chocolate CS and Peanut Brads from Clear Dollar Stamps.

Coloured with Copics: E34-35-37-44-53-55, W2-4-6-8, C8.

Precious Little One

MAN am I in need of Baby cards! It seems like everyone I know is expecting:o)

This is Bella she is by Whipper Snapper and is available now.

I dug out my Big Shot and used my cuttlebug folder for this one. I also used my Scallop edge punch to make kind of a spine look??????? And my Singo Gel Pen, Pink Gingham, Chit Chat Rub-ons and

I coloured with Copics: RV32-43, E00-95.

Baby Bunny

This little angel is also from Whipper Snapper. Her name is Chloe and she is available now.

My CS is Baja Breeze and I used 1 1/4" Pink Pirouette and 5/8" Ivory Grosgrain.

Coloured with Copics: Y17, E95, BG72, R85.

Dahlia Chicken

This cutie pie is called Dahlia Chicken and by Whipper Snapper Designs. It is now available:o)

I used Chocolate Chip and River Rock to match my DP. I decorated with half pearls and double stitched grosgrain. And topped off with Crystal Effects.

Coloured with Copics: G20, YG95-99, BG96-99, R83-85, Y28, YG91, E40-42-44-47.

Copic Crazy

Okay so I showed you all THE BEST MAIL DELIVERY EVER that I received last spring. Well since then I have struggled with storage.

I used the plastic cases for a while, JUST learning last week that when you put the lid on the bottom case they become MUCH more sturdy. Anyways I HATED having all those case floating around so I decided to buy 5 of the wire stands Copic sells. Well those puppies are $85 CAD and I'd need 5. So I bought 2 from the US before I came across display option #3. They are now for sale at Be Creative in Pitt Meadows BC for $60.

Display option #3 The actual acrylic stands wholesalers use:o) Again I still needed two, but at under $50 CAD each It was totally reasonable. One holds most of my Sketch markers (288).

My second one holds my left over Sketches (11), Originals (12), and my Various Ink Refills (40).

Why do I own Originals and Sketch in the same colours you ask?????? I've been in a couple of situations where I needed the fine tip so what the heck I bought them too.

This marvelous solution was made possible by the AWESOME Copic retailer/stamp and Craft Supply store in my town called Be Creative. Not only are they warm and friendly they also have UNBEATABLE prices. In fact Marie ran a lower mainland Copic comparison on her blog and proved that they cant be beat:o)

Check it out here: http://marielovestostamp.blogspot.com/2009/01/copic-price-comparison.html

More from SU's Ink & More

Goin' to the Chapel from Storage Unit's Ink & More.

In the first card I used Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink. Some double stitched Pink Grosgrain from CDS and pink half pearls.

Coloured with Copics: RV11-13, E47, C1-3-5.

The second card is an anniversary card designed by Terry Home (the strawberry demo) with a paper bow:o) It says "Grow old with me the best is yet to be". It's done with Bella Rose DSP and Kiwi Kiss and Riddinghood Red.

The last card is is HOT that's Hot Pink I mean;o) I used some Prima flowers with silver brads and some BEAUTIFUL ribbon from CDS. My colour is Pink Passion. And my Copics were: RV10-13-25, Y21, E00, C3-5-7-9.

Make sure and check out the company blog (located in my Must See's, side bar) to see what the DT members came up with.

I'm rolling with SU's Ink & More this month

Yeah I know it shocked me too when Mary Jo Price-Williams emailed me asking me to fill a Feb Guest Designer Spot with them. Can you say WAHOO!

Then things got scary when my package got hung up at the boarder. Luckily I received it on Mon (Jan 27th) and had no problem finding inspiration with these two awesome sets:o) This one is called Blarney Stone.

The first card I used Lavender, Turquoise, Gable, Yoyo, Orange, and Pixie.

The second I used Glorious Green and some DP I had layin around (sorry I have no idea who it's by) with some Orange/Yellow reversible satin ribbon from CDS.