Color Dare

Since we've taken the week off of school, I thought I would be more productive. Let's just say I'm typing this in my jammies. . .at almost noon, lol. Don't judge me, I did make a card. After this fun, I will dress and probably start pulling down Christmas decorations. I love decorating for Christmas!

This card is for the Color Dare challenge. The colors this week are So Saffron, Soft Suede, and Real Red. What a pretty combo, right? For some reason this week, I've been pulling out some of my first loves from Clear Dollar Stamps. This set, Winter Eskimo, is another that I just fell in love with over there, and so I was reminiscent as I inked it up.

Stamps: Winter Eskimo

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Soft Suede

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Soft Suede, Real Red, So Saffron dp

Accessories: Copics, circle cutter, Snowflakes embossing folder, So Saffron ribbon, Tiny Tags die, sponge, dimensionals, antique brass brad

Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks start at the end of this week, so be sure to head back here to see some new goodies!

Card Patterns

I love the sketches over at Card Patterns and this is for sketch #42. The last couple of post I've had have featured this adorable snowman set. It was one of the first sets I had bought from Clear Dollar Stamps. It was the beginning of a wonderful love affair, lol! As you can tell, it's still one of my absolute favs!

Stamps: Snowman Wishes (CDS)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Garden Green, Jolly by Golly Cosmo Cricket

Accessories: circle cutters, Large Scallop Circle Nestabilities, window punch, Snow White Flower Soft, white gel pen, dew drops, shaker card pouch (from the wonderful Grace)

*all things in blue can be purchased at Clear Dollar Stamps

Some Daddy Doll Pics

It's finally starting to feel a bit like Fall around here, and our tree out front is turning a lovely shade of dark red. I love the time of year when the leaves change. Most other places have already had this change, but here in southern GA we are starting to really see it and feel it. A while back, my bff Christi, sent me the most adorable photo album for adventures with the Daddy Doll. It came about because we had discussed how are kids could take these dolls with them anywhere they wanted to act like Dad was a part of things. My kids do some crazy things with theirs. Every night my daughter asks hers if it would like to snuggle her. Last night she made me laugh so hard when she had a staring contest with it. She was giggling like crazy at the idea! My son is forever wrestling his and doing flying elbows on it. Oh how different they are.

Yesterday we took 'Daddy' out to see the pretty leaves on the tree. Here are the results and the first pics for our 'Adventures with Daddy Doll' book.

As you can tell, my son was having a hard time containing his laughter.

A Couple of Challenges

I should really be doing some sort of housework, but I just don't feel like it. So, instead I thought I would boost my spirits with a little card making ;) I made this card for 2 different challenges. It fits the sketch over at Card Patterns and is a winter theme for the Penny Black Challenge. I also couldn't resist using more of my awesome RAK paper from Lisa.

Stamps: Snowman Wishes (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip

Paper: RAK dp, Sahara Sand, Prism White, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Copics, red buttons, linen thread, Snowflake 1 Nestabilities, circle cutter, sponges, Sparkle Fibers Snowdrift, dimensionals

Clearly Inspired Challenge #2

It's that time again. . .time for the Clearly Inspired Challenge over at Clearly iStamp. This week's challenge was a sketch challenge. I chose to flip the sketch and use this super cute set called Meowy Christmas that is a new November release. I've had so much fun with this set, and yes, I colored this one like a Siamese too. I know, sad that I enjoy my cat as much as I do. I can seriously picture my cat, Nik, doing this exact same thing, while my dog just barked to get him out of there, lol.

Stamps: Meowy Christmas

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Sahara Sand, Real Red, Prism White, christmas dp

Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils & gamsol, red brads, Chocolate Ribbon, Oval Nestabilities, Polar White Flower Soft

*all things in red can be purchased at Clear Dollar Stamps

I have to put a shout out to my sweet friend, Lisa. She sent me a super fun RAK of paper, and I used it today! Soooo cute, right. She totally brightened my day by sending me this awesome paper, so I just had to use it right away.

Okay, now that you've checked out all the DT's samples using this sketch, let's see what you've got up your sleeve. Remember, you only have a week to participate to be eligible for the prize being offered. You don't have to use Clear Dollar Stamps, but if you've got them why not show them some love. I can't wait to see what you make!

A Fun Ornament

I'm not showing a card today, but I am going to show an ornament! I know that Thanksgiving is still a week away, but I just love Christmas. I don't do well at receiving gifts, but I do enjoy giving them. My mother lives with us and she works retail, so we don't plan on going anywhere. I know this disappoints my in-laws, but I just can't leave my mother home alone. That would be very sad I'm sure.

This ornament or wall hanging was made with the newly released Jolly Joy set from Clear Dollar Stamps. I colored it with Prismacolors, which I have grown to dearly love! I'm hoping I'll actually get a chance to participate in some color challenges this week, so I may have more to show. It's been a crazy week of school and other responsibilities.

Stamps: Jolly Joy

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Glorious Green

Paper: Real Red textured, Prism White

Accessories: Large Square Scallop Nestabilities, Prismacolor Pencils & gamsol, Icicle Stickles, Turquoise Stickles & Pewter Liquid Pearls, Green Striped ribbon, sponge

*all things in green can be purchased at Clear Dollar Stamps

Right now Spellbinders & Bind-it-all products are 20% off at Clear Dollar Stamps from Nov. 17-25! That's a great savings! Go HERE to get the code for this awesome savings.

OWH Blog Hop Winner of my Candy is. . . .

True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:56

Which was Stampindragon who said:

"I love that tank stamp and need it.....one of my sons is a "Tanker". I LOVE both of the sets you are offering. Hard to pick my favorite vet as my grandfather (that I never knew as he passed away when mom was 12) was in the Army and my father is retired Air Force and my DH is Retired Navy (guess I would have to say he is my fav - LOL!) and now both of my sons are in the Army - 1 currently in Iraq. Thanks for all that all of you do for our guys and gals in the armed forces.

Cynthia Ferenz
stampindragon@verizon.net
Fredericksburg, VA
Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers"

Congratulations and I'll be in touch with you shortly!

Don't forget to make those Operation Write Home cards!