Sailing the Seas

This adorable sailboat is part of the new CDS August release called Sails, Subs and Tugs. The set includes a submarine, a tugboat, this sailboat and various matching sentiments.

I watercolored the image and applied it to a background that was sponged with stampin' UP! inks. My dp was embossed using my Cuttlebug and spritzed with glimmer mist. I love the way the grommet added just the right amount of bling!

Card Recipe

ALL CDSTAMPS USED:Sails, Subs and Tugs
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:DCWV Latte collection, Bazzil cardstock, SU whisper white
INK:versafine, TH distress ink, stampin' UP!
MARKERS (if any):None
ACCESS. AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Making Memories Grommet, ribbon
COLORING MEDIUM (if any):Stampin' Up ink pads, aquapainter
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (if any):paper tole, watercolor

Pixie Dust Wishes

This adorable stamp set is called Playful Pixies and is one of the new August releases from CDS. The set comes with 3 pixies and various sentiment. How could you not love those cute faces. To purchase this set, click HERE. You can also see more examples and view the work of CDS's talented design team HERE.
For my card, I stamped my little pixie on velum to create the wings and then popped her up with watercolor paper. For her tutu I used puffy velvet to create a great texture.

Card Recipe

ALL CDS STAMPS USED: Playful Pixies
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: K&Company, Bazzil, DCWV
INK: Versafine, Stampin' UP! choc chip, creamy caramel, pos.pink
MARKERS (if any):None
ACCESS. AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Cosmo Cricket ribbon, spellbinders borderbilities.
COLORING MEDIUM (if any): aquapainter, ink pads
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (if any): paper tole, watercolor

CDS New August Release - Pansy

This gorgeous stamp is one of the brand new August releases at Clear Dollar Stamps! You can purchase it HERE for only $7.99!
I had such a great time making this card. I ended up using about 6 colors to get the pansy the color I wanted. Each time I thought I was finished it just wasn't quite right! I'm sure you all know that feeling!

Card Recipe:

ALL CDSTAMPS USED:Pansy Stamp Set

CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS:DCWV DP, Bazzill swiss dots

INK:Versafine, Stampin' Up!

MARKERS (if any):None

ACCESS. AND EMBELLISHMENTS:Stampin' Up! Hodge Podge Hardware, dewdrops

COLORING MEDIUM (if any):Stampin' Up! Ink, Aquapainter

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (if any):Paper tole, watercolor

Winner of the Everyday Jar-Gon Set is...

Here are your random numbers:

17

Timestamp: 2009-08-17 03:15:18 UTC

Congratulations to Julie Temple!

Julie, I need your information so email me at peggyrussell@centurytel.net.

Keep watching for more great cards and don't forget to enter for that Grand Prize! You have until the 31st!

Blog Candy Celebration!

This post will remain at the top until 09/01/2009

Please scroll down for all the new and exciting CDS Grand Opening Events!

Hello everyone! I have some exciting news but can't share with you until tomorrow! Let me just say that it is really exciting and involves you getting a chance to win some really great stuff!

I thought that a great way to pass the time until the announcement was to offer some BLOG CANDY! Who doesn't love candy, especially the kind that won't go to the hips.

Here is what you will get!
Card Makers Idea Book
Cloud 9 Design Chipboard monograms 26 3.5" letters
Westwater 6 pc Stamp set
Shaded Columbines rubber stamp
I Kan'dee bobby pins (baby girl)
Jolees's boutique dimensional stickers
Nostalgiques attic collection folders
Heidi Swapp pufy stickers (6)
I kan'dee brad frames (6)
Rob and Bob Studio clipboards (2)
Heidi Swapp index tabs (18 tabs, 36 inserts)
Cosmo Cricket ribbon. 6 yards Vintage Palette
Fastenater 48 decorative staple bars in Venice Pewter
16 scrapbook tags in various colors
Li'l Davis Designs Chip-Art tag. (be yourself)
DCWV Baby Boy page tabs (2)sheets
Pebbles inc. duct tape labels
Pebbles Inc embossed baby labels
Pebbles Inc Antique circle tags
Second Avenue Monogram transfers "O"

To enter:
1. Become a follower...if you are not already.

2. Place my blog candy picture on your blog and link it back to my blog (For those of you that don't have blogs, just email your friends and spread the word! You are all eligible!)

3. Come back here and leave a comment letting me know you have done it and leave me a link to your blog. Then I will come around to all of you for a visit to see where you posted my candy and to check out your cards. Great chance for me to see new fellow card artist's work!

See! Wasn't that easy?

Blog Entries will be taken until August 31st! I will draw the Winner on September 1st so mark your calendars!

Check back everyday to participate in more giveaways!

Day two of the CDS Blog Hop!

Welcome to day two of the amazing grand opening of the NEW CDS store! Here is another example from the set we will be GIVING AWAY! You have until Midnight tonight to enter and I will be drawing a random comment first thing tomorrow!
If you have not had a chance to participate in the blog hop, click on the Charlie Blog Hop Badge above to return to the original fun filled post!Card Recipe

ALL CDSTAMPS USED: Everyday Jar-Gon
CARDSTOCK AND PAPERS: Bazzill Cardstock, Basic Grey DP
INK: Versafine, Stampin' Up!
MARKERS : None
ACCESS. AND EMBELLISHMENTS: Cuttlebug Border embossing folder, stickles, crystal effects, satin ribbon, Martha Stewart Pearls
COLORING MEDIUM : Stampin' Up! ink and aqua painter
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES : Paper Tole

CDS Grand Opening Blog Hop!

Woo Hoo! Get ready for some fun ladies. Clear Dollar Stamps has a brand new look! Come check out the new CDS store and play in the blog hop for some great prizes. You can browse the new store by clicking here http://www.ClearDollarStamps.com

I am honored to announce that I was given the opportunity to be a Design Team member for this Grand Opening event. Watch for posts each day until August 31st! I will be featuring cards from the outstanding new August release sets.

Okay! Now for the real fun. To celebrate the new CDS store, we are having a blog hop. To participate, start at the beginning by visiting Lori's blog HERE and follow the list. (List is at the bottom of this post too!)

Your mission should you choose to accept it *wink* is to:

1. Leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win this fabulous new stamp set! One will be given away from each blog tomorrow, August 16th! (winner will be chosen by random.org)2. Find a letter from each blog (make sure you go in order!). Once you have gathered all of your letters, email the phrase to cdsblogcandy@gmail.com. One lucky winner will get a GRAND PRIZE! All of the September releases at CDS....YUP, I said EVERY SINGLE ONE! Is that sweet or what!

Our adorable stamp set pictured above retails for $14.99 but will be sold for only $9.99 until the 31st! So if you don't win, you can still get one at CDS.

I'm not done yet!

CDS will be including this adorable mini set, featuring a dragonfly and sentiment, with ANY purchase during the celebration! Again, that is August 31st so don't be late!

You should have come from Lisa's blog and your next stop will be Wendy's, if not, start at Lori's blog for the full list.

I do not have a letter for your collection but don't forget to enter a comment for your chance to win the Everyday Jar-Gon stamp set tomorrow, August 16th!

Blog Hop List
Lori

Laurie
Katie
Cassie
Lisa
Peggy (that's me!)
Wendy
Angela
Sue
Tricia
Dawn
Joan
Sarah
Gloria

Make sure to check out and enter to win my BLOG CANDY! The post is at the top of the blog and is to celebrate my CDS Guest Designer spot!

Comments will close at 9:00 Central Time and a winner will be chosen.

Look what I found at Clear Dollar Stamps!

Charlie from Clear Dollar Stamps has a sweet tooth and wants you to

SAVE THE DATE:

Saturday August 15th All Day Long

because...

"Something sweet this way comes!"

For more information on this fun event and a chance to win the Charlie set pictured below, visit the Clear Dollar Stamps blog here!

I just thought this sounded like a lot of fun and wanted to share! Who doesn't like free stamps right!
Now that I am back from San Francisco I will have more cards to post soon! Check back for new ideas!

Fun with Flower Soft!

I recently read a tutorial at SplitcoastStampers about using Flower Soft to create a bouquet of flowers. I decided to try making my own flowers to add to this adorable Penny Black stamp. I trimmed my stems, colored them with Copic markers and coated the top with glue. While the glue was still wet, I sprinkled the Flower Soft while turning the stem. I repeated this step another time to make the flower appear fuller at the bottom. Voila! A soft flower to add a 3-D effect to my card!

Dreamtime Designs Peony - CDS

Here I am posting my entry to the Clear Dollar Stamps August guest designer challenge. I had a lot of fun creating this card for the CDS Challenge. I started out using a stamp from Dreamtime Designs, which can be purchased at CDS. I watercolored the stamp using an aqua painter and Stampin up reinkers. I then popped up the petals and the leaves.I used Bo Bunny double sided dp and alternated sides for my panels. Once the panels were in place I layered a sentiment from the same stamp set. I stitched all the panels with Madeira rayon thread.To finish off the card I layered two different organza ribbons and spritzed the entire card with glimmer mist for added shine.
I hope you like the way it turned out!