CDS November Release Sneak Peek #1

Clear Dollar Stamps will be releasing new stamp sets on Nov. 1 and for the next 4 days I'll be sharing sneak peeks with you all.

Please forgive me for my short posts as we are dealing with an illness in the family. Thank you for all the support and prayers!

For these two cards I used the upcoming stamp called Majestic Mountains.
Card Recipe:

Stamp: CDS Majestic Mountain

Ink: Versamark, walnut ink in spray bottle

Paper: SU Bordering Blue, SU Western Sky scrapbook paper pack, glossy white cs

Supplies: SU Crystal Effects, white ep, Stickles Icicle, Flower Soft white, polka dot tan ribbon, beads, hatpin, small flatback pearls, sewing machine, foam adhesive, foam brush

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Ink: Versamark

Paper: SU Garden Green, DCWV red textured cs, Basic Grey, watercolor paper

Supplies: Red Liquid Pearls, Stickles Icicle, black ep, green ep, watercolor markers, Cuttlebug Swirls ef, white decorative ribbon, silver cording, mini silver bell, small red bell, white gel pen, foam adhesive, sewing machine

ODBD SNEAK PEEK!

I was ecstatic to find out I'd continue on as a member of the ODBD design team...what could top that? In my mailbox yesterday were the upcoming stamp sets, that's what!!! They are gorgeous as always and I couldn't wait to play with them.

I made the card based on this SCS card sketch challenge:

I also used an Ornare paper piercing template that will soon be available for sale at Our Daily Bread Designs, too! I love how it adds a certain elegance to the card. It's a corner template and I just flipped it over to do the opposite side and create a continuous top border. The stamp set is called Joy to the World and will be released Nov. 1 so make sure to grab one!
Card Recipe:

Stamp: Joy to the World

Ink: Versamark, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain

Paper: Basic Grey Wasssail pad, SU Baroque Burgundy, DCWV, watercolor paper, light weight vellum

Supplies: Ornare corner template, Prima frosted fabric flowers, pearl brads, watercolor markers, sewing machine, SU Crystal Effects, foam adhesive

DT news and challenge

Simply Sista's & Card Scents:

I want to start off by announcing that Simply Sista's & Card Scents will soon open up a new and improved online store called Pink Papery Studios. The site is up for preview so stop on by. After today's post that's what it will be known as from now on. Stay tune for updates on when the site will go live. There will be 47 brand new sets offered so check back often!

We were once again challenged by Cassie, this time we had to use Halloween images and this is what I came up with. Ain't she a sexy witch?! Sexy Witch Card Recipe:

Image: Simply Sista Halloween digi file

Paper: DCWV Fall Stack, SU Pumpkin Pie and Eggplant Envy, black and white cardstock

Supplies: Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Stickles, Dew Drops, Cuttlebug Spider Web embossing folder, black polka dot sheer ribbon, Martha Stewart ribbon border punch, sewing machine, Nestabilities, foam adhesive, SU Crystal Effects

Amy asked me if I would create something with one of her upcoming sets and I was more than happy to! This breast cancer awareness set is both beautiful and inspirational so mark this set as a must have when it is released.

Breast Cancer Awareness Card Recipe:

Ink: Tim Holtz Antique Linen

Paper: K & Company, DCWV

Supplies: Martha Stewart lace border punch, mini gold flatback gems, white satin ribbon, Cuttlebug Textured Textile embossing folder, Nestabilities, SU Crystal Effects, Stickles, foam adhesive, sanding block, watercolor markers, sewing machine

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Our Daily Bread Designs:

Kelley from ODBD made the generous offer of continuing on as a member of her design team and I was truly honored to accept! Visit the rest of the team by clicking on their links to the left - you'll be amazed at the beautiful and elegant designs! AND, ODBD will be releasing brand new sets Nov. 1 so come back here for sneak peeks. I just got confirmation that my package is here so I just might post a card using the upcoming sets tonight!

I made this card as an ode to Becca and her gorgeous medallions. You can find her video directions HERE. I finally used shrink plastic! I used it for the cross. GREAT STUFF!! Now I want the clear sheets! I used the Cross of Christ set.

Blessings Card Recipe:

Stamp: Cross of Christ by ODBD

Ink: Versamark, StazOn black

Paper: SU Garden Green and Wild Wasabi, DCWV Glitter Stack

Supplies: black embossing powder, Shrinky Dink white, Stickles Pink Ice, small flatback pearls, corner adorner punch, Nestabilities, foam adhesive, sewing machine

Loving the Stair-Step Fold technique!

I found this technique over at SCS and I knew this would make beautiful cards with so many possibilities. Make sure to head on over to SCS to see what others have created with the TLC190 challenge and to get the directions. I attached the fold to the front of a 5 1/2" square card.

I made a total of three cards using this technique, but you'll have to wait to see the third one towards the end of the month for the sneak peeks of CD Stamps November sets.

I did A LOT of layering so the cards are pretty heavy. The first card features a stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs called On Eagles' Wings and is currently available so make sure to swing on over there and get it or see the other sets and supplies that are offered.

BLOG CANDY ALERT!! If you want to try and win some ODBD stamps, head on over to Becca's blog and follow her directions! By the way...take a look around Becca's blog - she makes AMAZING stuff!!!

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: ODBD On Eagles' Wings

Ink: Versamark

Paper: K & Company, SU Old Olive and Blue Bayou

Supplies: white embossing powder, polymer sheet (stamped on it to create a mirror image of the eagle), navy blue embossing powder, flatback pearls, cream stain ribbon, foam adhesive, sewing machine

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Card Recipe:

Stamp: Inkadinkado

Ink: Versamark, SU Bordering Blue

Paper: K & Company, SU Soft Sky and Close to Cocoa, DCWV Glitter Stack

Supplies: silver, honey pearl and clear embossing powders, wide brown organza ribbon, SU silver cording, mini silver bells (Darice), foam adhesive, sewing machine

Simply Sista's DT Challenge and Ghoulish Bouquet redo

Cassie from Simply Sista's DT challenged us to use pink, black and white and this is what I came up with using the spiral lollipop from one of the Halloween collections. I also used the Tutty Fruity scent on the lollipops! Over at SCS there's also a challenge using the same colors, CC188: Basic Pirouettes so it was great to have a card already done for that one, too. I also figured why stop there? I went ahead and combined the SC 197 challenge as well. I've been so busy lately and personally drained that this is by far the simplest way to get everything done as quickly as possible.



I also kept looking at the Jack Skellington bouquets and I kept thinking it needed something - too much open space. So I wrapped up some lollipops to make them into ghosts and added those to the pot. Now my sons' teachers have something to satisfy their sweet tooth.