My Pink Mexico

@simonsaysstamp February Card Kit Day 4

2012-01-26T14:39:00.002-05:00

I am seriously loving today's card. It's flat, with that twee vellum envelope and I think it would hold a gift card quite nicely! Everything is from the kit, except for the "kiss. kiss." sentiment, the clear rhinestones and smooch glitz I used on the rose. I think this is my favorite project so far--but I'll tell you, I haven't even really made a dent in my kit! I think I may have to add more Simon Says Kit Days! LOL

@simonsaysstamp February Card Kit Day 3

2012-01-25T12:09:00.001-05:00

Today's REAL post--I can't believe I forgot yesterday, yes I can, who am I kidding?

Today I used some of the embellishments from the Love Me Tender February Kit from Simon Says to create two hair barrettes for my daughter. I used all 3 of the glittery pink flowers on one with a ribbon scrap and adhered together with scor-tape. For the other barrette, I used one of the K.I. Memories Puffies and a ribbon scrap. The puffy sticker is adhesive all over the back, so for the bit that isn't adhered to the ribbon I used my embossing pouch to take the sticky off so it won't pull hair.

@simonsaysstamp February Card Kit Day 2

2012-01-25T12:04:00.000-05:00

I TOTALLY forgot to post yesterday!

These cards use the 3x4 cards from Jillibean Soup that came in the February kit. I cut the motifs out and adhered them to my cards with foam dimensionals. The background papers are also from the kit. The card bases are Hero Arts Kraft Notecards that I cut down to 4-1/4 square.

@simonsaysstamp February Card Kit Day 1

2012-01-23T20:05:00.000-05:00

i re-purposed a rectangle of corrugated cardboard for this one, the patterned paper, ticket, letter stickers and rose came in the kit

the only kit element in this card is the larger heart, it is punched out using the punch from the kit

Clean & Simple Card Class (is almost over and i have a sad)

2012-01-21T13:02:00.000-05:00

I have had a severe lack of motivation to create for my blog lately, I'm sorry about that. I hope to finish my 15 days of Christmas at some point, just so there is a full series in my archives. I also plan on devoting next week to my Simon Says Stamp February Card Kit, so excited about their monthly card kits!

This set of cards was inspired by Clean & Simple Card Class from OnlineCardClasses.com--you get top notch designers and great tips for making clean and simple cards.

Enjoy your weekend and I'll see you on Monday with my first batch of ideas for your February "Love Me Tender" Kit.

Simon Says Stamp February Card Kit!

2012-01-19T16:19:00.000-05:00

Organization Week, Day 2: It's Always Darkest Before The Dawn

2012-01-10T18:32:00.000-05:00

I did get accomplished much of what was on my list for yesterday, I even carved out a little time to create some projects for the Paper Crafts call that finished last night. I haven't managed much today beyond whining about my sore shoulder, but I think I can sort my ribbon after the kids go to sleep. I'll see you lovelies tomorrow.

Organization Week with Julie Fei-Fan Balzer (she's pretty awesome).

I'm OK, Call Off The Search Party!

2012-01-09T12:51:00.000-05:00

I apologize, I have woefully neglected my blog and it isn't because I was off on a glamorous vacation either. I've been ill (more than once, guh) and I've also been dealing with some issues with my neck and left shoulder--those are still not resolved completely, but I'm not longer yackin' every time I turn around. So, HI, I'm ba-aack!

Mixed Media Artist and Superstar Scrapbooker Julie Fei-Fan Balzer has begun a great series on her blog, Balzer Designs, this week called Organization Week. It couldn't have come along at better time for me, I'll show you what I mean:

15 Days of Christmas Day 9 -- Gift Card Holder

2011-12-18T10:30:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Day 9 of my 12 15 Days of Christmas series (this is my 2nd post for today, I'm trying to catch up). Today I'm sharing a gift card holder I made using a Stampin' Up! die, Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornaments and Waltzingmouse Stamps. I modified the die cut a tiny bit, I folded my cardstock in half and set it on the die so that it would be wider than if you cut your cardstock flat so that a store gift card would fit inside. It leaves a crease if you use heavier cardstock, but with some clever embellishing, nobody knows it but you!

15 Days of Christmas Day 8 -- Festive Wine Bottle Tag

2011-12-18T09:19:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Day 8 of my 12 15 Days of Christmas! Today I'm sharing a wine bottle tag that I made using Waltzingmouse Stamps, Spellbinder's Dies and Clearsnap Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink. Below is a video I made showing me construct a similar wine bottle that I shared last month on the Clearsnap Blog.

(I'm trying to do a little catch up, I've gotten behind in my series due to some health issues and an internet outage in my neighborhood! Thanks for hangin' with me.)

15 Days of Christmas Day 7 -- Linda's Gorgeous Ornament Wreath

2011-12-16T17:27:00.001-05:00

Thanks for joining me for Day 7 of my 12 15 Days of Christmas. If you didn't notice, I've gotten a little behind in my schedule--this should, technically make Day 10. However, I've injured my neck somehow and crafting is kind of hard when you can't move your head. So, I put out a distress call over Twitter and my gorgeous friend, Linda from Papertracer offered to pinch hit for me today. Head on over to her blog to see how she made this beautiful and oh so simple wreath using AN ENORMOUS CABLE TIE! (While you're there, follow her, she makes beautiful things with an accent LOL) Love you for helping me out, Linda! <3

15 Days of Christmas Day 6 -- Easy Treat Pouch

2011-12-14T13:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome and thank you for joining me for Day 6 of my 12 15 Days of Christmas series. Today I'm showing you how to make an easy treat pouch--I'll be sending these to school with my Kindergarten-er for his class Chritmas party.

I'm hacking up my lungs in much of this, I apologize. I started to do a voice-over but it seemed like too much work.

Happy Birthday, Joy!

2011-12-12T17:00:00.002-05:00

We are celebrating Joy Taylor's birthday with a fun little blog hop--she is going to be SO shocked! If you haven't come to me from Jennifer's blog, then head -->HERE<--- to begin the hop!

When my new friend, Linda, asked me if I would like to participate in this blog hop to celebrate Joy's birthday she got a very quick "YES!" from me. Not only is Joy super-talented, but she's kind and supportive and she has the softest, sweetest heart of anyone I know. I'm so happy to be a part of her birthday celebration today--I only wish I could give this card to her in person.

Please visit Latrice, the next stop on Joy's birthday blog hop!

I used flecked cream cardstock, Putty Colorbox Archival Dye Ink and 3 beautiful Hero Arts stamps to create my card. I added NEW! Smooch Glitz from Clearsnap to give my card some dazzle.

15 Days of Christmas Day 5 -- 6 Gift Tag Ideas

2011-12-11T14:06:00.001-05:00

Thank you for joining me for Day 5 of my 12 15 Days of Christmas. Today I'm sharing 6 gift tag ideas, using a mix of cardstock, trim, stamps and ink you can get elaborate or keep it super simple. I use the Marvy Uchida Clever Lever Giga Merchandise Tag Punch and with it I can get 13 punches out of one 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of cardstock--a baker's dozen OR one to flub up on!

15 Days of Christmas Day 4 -- Glittered PLASTIC Ornaments

2011-12-08T17:41:00.001-05:00

the large one is one that i did on monday, the two smaller ones are plastic

One of my twitter friends, Chari, asked if this technique would work on the clear plastic ornaments. I thought it would, but in the interest of science, I picked some up at the craft store today (for 50% off, holla) and tried it. It does work, which is fabulous if you have beastly chilren who wreck your tree or a cat who climbs it.

Here's my video from Day 1:

15 Days of Christmas Day 3 -- Altered Envelope Treat Bag

2011-12-07T12:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Day 2 of my 12 15 Days of Christmas series.

Today I'm showing you how to alter an envelope into a cute & tiny treat bag and I'm featuring two new Clearsnap products!

15 Days of Christmas Day 2 -- Sour Cream Treat Container

2011-12-06T10:59:00.000-05:00

Thank you for joining me for Day 2 of my 12 15 Days of Christmas. Today's project is a simple, fast idea for party favors for the office or your kids classmates.

15 Days of Christmas Day 1 -- Glittered Glass Ornaments

2011-12-05T12:02:00.000-05:00

Welcome to day one of my 12 15 days of last minute gift, card and decorating ideas.

i mentioned in the clip that i was planning not to embellish these, but i changed my mind...ball-y knocker fringe makes everything better, right? i adhered the ribbon and fringe with scor-tape

this style of ornament is smaller than the ones i showed in my video, and they have a flat side...i used a 1-1/2 inch circle punch to punch out pictures and adhered them with zots (because it's glass, you can change them year to year, the adhesive rubs right off...it might be difficult to save the photo, but mine are printed from my home printer anyway)

The 15 Days of Christmas...more or less

2011-12-04T12:00:00.002-05:00

My 1st Market

2011-11-28T08:41:00.000-05:00

Each year our local Junior Women's Club holds a Holiday Market Place. This year my best friend convinced me to apply and sell some of the ~~crap~~ crafts I've made and stockpiled over the course of my journey blogging, stamping and creating. I was fairly successful...as in, I earned back my booth rental.

I hope to be back to the business of blogging, though I suppose my absence hasn't been much noticed because everyone is as busy as we are this time of year. I hope you all had brilliant, fattening Thanksgivings.

Some of the items on the tree were created just for this event, including gift tag sets and gift card holders.

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2011

2011-11-05T03:01:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!

Calling all crafters! We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could make for the holidays, all in one place on this Hop!

To sweeten the Hop, we’re offering a gift for you! For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you’ll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors! Receive extra entries by doing the following, and then coming back here to leave a comment to let us know what you did:

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I've created an ornament that can be used as a tree decoration, a gift tag, or even an embellishment for a card. I stamped and die cut 6 ornament shapes and scored them down the center with my Scor-Pal. Using Blossom twine from The Twinery, I created a tassel to embellish my ornament. I also die cut a small Sizzix label shape twice and stamped a small sentiment on it--I adhered the two labels to each other to embellish the top of my ornament.

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Visit the list of blogs below and leave a comment on each by Nov 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Each day we will be sharing a brand new list of blogs with brand new projects for you to explore, be inspired by, and create from!

Clearsnap – http://clearsnap.blogspot.com

Spellbinders http://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/Community/Blog.aspx

Hampton Art - http://blog.hamptonart.com/

Zutter – http://binditall.blogspot.com/

Graphic45 – http://g45papers.typepad.com/

Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/

The Twinery - http://www.thetwineryblog.com/

Authentique Paper http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/

Glue Arts - http://gluearts.blogspot.com/

Jan Hennings – Glue Arts http://papercraftpleasures.blogspot.com/

Kim Sonksen – Donna Salazar Designs - http://kimsonksen.blogspot.com/

Jamie Harper – Hampton Art www.jamieharper.typepad.com

Jenny Suchin – The Twinery http://www.suchins.blogspot.com/

Heather Conklin– Authentique Paper http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/

Gloria Stengel- Graphic 45 http://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/

Christine Emberson - Spellbinders http://hope-chances.blogspot.com/

Julie Overby – Spellbinders http://joverby.blogspot.com/

Mary Dawn Quirindongo – Clearsnap http://mypinkmexico.blogspot.com/ ****you are here****

Lea Sanders – Zutter http://leasanders.wordpress.com/

Tara Orr – Graphic45 http://eachmoment-onlyonce.blogspot.com/

Patti Milazzo – Glue Arts - http://pattimilazzo.blogspot.com/

Emily Lanham – Authentique Paper http://createserendipity.blogspot.com/

Jessy Christopher – Donna Salazar Designs - www.teacherjessy.blogspot.com

Handmade Holidays Hop with Clearsnap

2011-11-04T11:55:00.000-04:00

starting today, hop with Clearsnap and a host of your other favorite companies for some handmade inspiration

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T13:59:00.000-04:00

My friend, Michelle, invited me to be a guest as she celebrates Halloween all October long on her blog, and this is what I made:

So Happy Butterflies--Fast Forward #8

2011-10-25T16:22:00.001-04:00

Here's a new Fast Forward using Clearsnap Pigment Queues and Hero Arts & Sizzix Stamps & Dies.

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Hero Arts 90 Minute Scramble--hosted by MOI!

2011-10-24T13:11:00.001-04:00

I had so much fun hosting a 90 Minute Scramble Challenge for the Hero Arts Flickr group this morning. I challenged the ladies to make a birthday card with one of this month's sketches or to make a Christmas card using pink! Here's a link to the thread: http://www.flickr.com/groups/heroarts/discuss/72157627967224900/ . I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday morning!

Also today, Clearsnap and Epiphany Crafts are teaming up to host a week long Halloween blog hop with prizes. I'm up on the Clearsnap blog today, with my friend and teammate Sabrina. Be sure to check out the posts on both blogs all week long!

You Are My Happy

2011-10-21T19:40:00.000-04:00

This is going to be a short post sharing a card that I made using the new Clearsnap Simple Dots Rollagraph--the perfect teeny dot! I've used it on practically everything I've made since it landed in my hot little hands. It's super easy to line it up and roll a whole card front and you can use any ink with it. Here, I used Colorbox Pigment Brush Pads in Peony and Coral. It's a beautiful combo that I will definitely use again.

Have a great weekend, I'll see you on Monday (my birthday! wheeeeee).

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Time For Thanks

2011-10-19T11:36:00.000-04:00

I've been experimenting with this leaf stamp from Studio G a great deal lately. I love the way the new Decades Graphic45 Antiquing Dye Inks stamp with this rock and roll (sort of) technique. All of my other stamps are Hero Arts or Hero Arts for Studio Calico.

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Out of the Colorbox Challenge #6

2011-10-15T13:45:00.000-04:00

Happy Saturday, friends! It's been awhile since I posted, I blame Fall Break for stealing my will to live. (Ha!)

The kids are back in school, the weather really does feel like Fall and I just might be getting my creativity back, woohoo! The Clearsnap Out of the Colorbox Challenge for October starts today. It's a beautiful color combination chosen my Jean--Pistachio (I used Citrine though), Chestnut and Picante. I used these colors and Hero Arts stamps to create my own patterned paper. I love how this card turned out and I owe my inspiration to AnitaRex, she recently posted a card in the Hero Arts Flickr group using this diamond stamp to create a pattern and it was a real aha moment for me. We often neglect the small stamps that come in sets, but using them to create repeating patterns is a great way to create custom patterned papers that coordinate with the main images that are usually the reason we buy the stamp set in the first place.

Be sure to check out the Clearsnap Blog for this Challenge and loads of inspiration everyday.

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Welcome to the Trick or Treat Blog Hop!

2011-10-08T00:03:00.030-04:00

Crafter's Workshop and Clearsnap have teamed up for the next three days to create hauntingly inspiring projects for this Halloween season. It's all tricks, treats, and techniques so join us on a fright night jaunt to remember, hopping from blog to blog. Leave your "Trick-or-treat" comment on each blog in the hop in hopes of winning candy, blog candy that is! For every 50 comments posted on this blog we're giving away a set of inks and accessories to spook up any crafter's projects!!! We'll choose the winners from the blog comments posted on all the blogs in the Hop. The prize includes Smooch Spritz in Frosted Grape, Green Olive, and Carrot Cake, ColorBox Pigment InkPad in Spooktacular, Glitter in Grape Fizz, Design Adhesives in "Trick or Treat" and "Eeeeks!?", plus our new Design Foils in Lime Burst. That's alot of spook to go around!

Here's the artsy spooksters to visit along the way:

Blog List:

Clearsnap - http://clearsnap.blogspot.com

Crafter's Workshop - http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/The_Crafters_Workshop/Blog/Blog.html

Sabrina Alery - http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer - http://www.balzerdesigns.typepad.com/

Charlotte Jenkins http://suepup.blogspot.com

Mary Dawn Quirindongo <------ you are here!

Karen Grunberg - http://www.karenika.com/

Jennifer Priest - http://hydrangeahippo.blogspot.com

Jen Clark - http://mycraftyfriendjen.blogspot.com/

Daniela Dobson - http://danieladobson.blogspot.com/

Receive extra entries in the Hop for following us on Twitter and Facebook and for tweeting or posting on Facebook about the Hop - just post here afterwards that you have followed us or posted about the Hop to increase your chances to win. Happy Hopping!!!

Today I am sharing with you how to create this fun Halloween frame. I created my frame using a $1 wooden frame from the craft store, a Crafter's Workshop template and Clearsnap pigment inks, Smooch Spritz and embossing powder.

First, I gessoed the frame with white gesso and allowed it to dry. Then I used the 6x6 Mini Damask template from Crafter's Workshop to create a pattern all over with Plum Berry Pigment Ink and allowed it to dry. When the light purple ink was dry, I added Tea Party and Green Olive Smooch Spritz and allowed that to dry. Then I added clear watermark ink on top of everything and used Opalescent Clear embossing powder, which gave it the sparkle. I used Plum Berry, Lettuce and Sweet Melon Pigment Inks on the chipboard letters, along with more Opalescent Clear embossing powder. I added a purple bow (that totally matched in my craft room, not so much on the front door) and a picture of my kids from Halloween last year.

Simon Says Stamp Haul

2011-10-07T20:40:00.000-04:00

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WINNER WINNER

2011-10-03T13:53:00.000-04:00

my winner is comment #9, Cindy deRosier! congratulations and thank you for commenting on my blog! (i already sent Cindy an email, i hope she gets it)

Fiskars Orange Blog Hop / World Card Making Day Blog Tour

2011-10-01T04:00:00.001-04:00

Happy World Card Making Day, my friends! If you are here because you are following Paper Crafts Magazine's World Card Making Day Tour, welcome! If you are here by way of Patterns by Sher on the Fiskars Orange Blog Hop, welcome too! If you are here because I'm awesome, hi Mom.

I'm glad you could all stop in, because I have a little bit of a surprise, woo! I'm giving away a brand new Waltzingmouse Stamps Ovals--Classic Frames. All you have to do is leave a comment here on this blog post, tell me anything you want, if the comment is here on this post and it is left by midnight (EST) on Sunday Oct 2nd, it counts! (One comment per visitor, please!)

Not only does my happy hello card have orange on it, but it was made with my favorite Fiskars tool of all, my Premium Cut Line Paper Trimmer. I can't make anything without it, and because of the guide wire, you can see exactly (and I mean EXACTLY where you are cutting!) I love this paper trimmer so much, I have 3 of them!

Your next stop on the ORANGE BLOG HOP is Maya's Basement Chronicles. Have fun hopping!

Check back in with me later, I plan to post some more cards and projects today, I might even make a video of my disaster of a craft room just like I did last World Card Making Day.

Simon Says Stamp Savor Sweet Cupcakes--Yum-O

2011-09-28T15:59:00.000-04:00

Here's a rainbow of cupcakes that I stamped with a Simon Says Stamp Exclusive stamp set that I was lucky enough to win during their STAMPtember festivities this month. I made it with all sorts of Clearsnap love.

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I've been feeling yucky (this is, obviously, a blatant attempt to get your sympathy)

2011-09-26T09:40:00.000-04:00

I've had a sinus infection and an epic headache for the past few days, I went to the Dr. on Friday and got a boat load of medicine and I've been lying (laying?) low. Hopefully I'm on the mend.

In the meantime, this is a card I made for a recent Paper Crafts Magazine Publication Call, but it wasn't chosen. I'm ok with that, because look, I have something for my blog on a rainy, sicky Monday morning.

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Welcome Parade

2011-09-22T17:07:00.001-04:00

It's a welcome parade! I used a Clearsnap Rollograph--the Parade, naturally--and a computer generated sentiment for this card. I love that pop of pink--bubblegum satin ribbon from a muse | studio.

You can see the a muse | studio holiday supplement in my sidebar to the left and order from my web store if you see anything that you can't live without.

Did You Know that Clearsnap has STAMPS?

2011-09-21T00:02:00.001-04:00

You've seen me use some of the standard and jumbo Rollagraphs, mostly Parade. I think roller stamps can be intimidating, but they don't have to be. I stamped (rolled?) the Skyline Jumbo Rollagraph with the Jumbo Inking Handle and a Coal Black Ancient Page Dye cartridge onto 90lb water color paper. Then I masked the buildings and the clouds and sprayed on a Smooch Spritz sky. I painted the buildings with some more Smooch Spritz and then I took some Colorbox Frost White Pigment Refill and painted my clouds to get them extra white.

And for my 600th post, I will sew instead of glue.

2011-09-20T00:00:00.001-04:00

I made this last night...I did use some a muse | studio satin ribbon, though!

pee ess, it's a cover for my camera strap

Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge #65

2011-09-19T00:06:00.000-04:00

I'm a pretty recent fan of Waltzing Mouse Stamps, and this is my very first time participating in the sketch challenge. These pretty ovals are some of my favorite stamps ever. I really like this sketch too, it inspired me to dig out some patterned paper, which I have neglected recently, in general. Simple stamping in matching ink, Colorbox Archival Dye Seattle Sky & Lemon Drop, satisfies my need for a tight color palette.

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Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger: Garden Glory

2011-09-18T14:59:00.000-04:00

**post 2 for today, had to fit in the tues trigger**

This Tuesday Trigger has been keeping me up at night!

I love this color combination and I finally made time to throw a card together. I used glossy paper and watermark ink to get a subtle resist on the background and I went for a bold resist on the flower and leaves. All stamps are Hero Arts, all inks are Clearsnap.

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CAS-ual Fridays: Mini Cards

2011-09-18T09:47:00.002-04:00

***It's my turn on the Clearsnap Blog today!***

(detail shows Smooch Illuminate on leaves)

I can't believe I got to these in time! I almost always miss the CAS-ual Fridays deadline! This week's challenge is cards 4x4 or less--mine are 4x4.

I stamped my images in Clearsnap Colorbox Archival Dye Ink in Mudslide, which is waterproof once dry and then I colored them in with Colorbox Stephanie Barnard Premium Dye Inks and a Dove Blender Pen. My stamps are all Hero Arts. I added Smooch Accent Ink in Illuminate onto the turkey feathers and the leaves, it's super shimmery and sooooooooo easy!

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Hero Arts 90 Minute Scramble

2011-09-17T19:11:00.001-04:00

It's been awhile since I've been able to participate in a Hero Arts 90 Minute Scramble, I was glad I could fit it in today. I used some new Clearsnap inks that are only available through Hampton Art, they are Graphic 45 Decades Antiquing Dye Inks and they come in 6 lovely vintagey colors. They will only be available through Hampton Art and as soon as I know where they are carried, I'll pass that info on to you. The top card uses Dark Cashmere and the bottom card uses Venetian Lace.

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I made my own patterned paper!

2011-09-16T09:08:00.000-04:00

I used the new ovals set from Waltzing Mouse stamps and some soft colors to stamp a pattern on some flecked cream cardstock. I'm, clearly, pretty impressed with myself. This is a technique that I've hesitated to try because i'm lazy! I like the result so much though, I will definitely be doing this again!

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Clearsnap September Color Challenge--Fancy Hats & Faded Wallpaper

2011-09-15T00:03:00.009-04:00

This particular color challenge had me stumped right up until the last minute...then I spied that flower background next to that chair and it all fell into place somehow. I added the Fancy Hats ladies and that dirty white floor and BINGO...I'm kinda lovin' it!

See what the design team came up with at the Clearsnap Blog. And be sure to enter the challenge, there's always a prize to be won!

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You're (still) The Best

2011-09-14T14:37:00.001-04:00

It's been a minute since I blogged, huh? Another unscheduled blog break--but everything is good, I've even had my mojo working. I used some Clearsnap Rollagraphs and some Hero Arts stamps to make this card, another kiddie card. I even made another Fast Forward for you video viewing enjoyment--hopefully this one doesn't cause any seizures like the last one did! Ha!

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You're The Best

2011-09-06T17:05:00.000-04:00

I used Clearsnap Jumbo Rollograph Handle and Jumbo Rollograph Parade! with Colorbox Stephanie Barnard Dye Ink in Bubblegum, Sky and Chocolate and a splatter of Smooch Spritz in Cosmic Pink for this fun card. And Fast Forward has returned, YAY!

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Made In The USA

2011-09-05T00:02:00.005-04:00

Proud to be MADE IN THE USA Blog Hop

Did you know that all Clearsnap Products are manufactured right here in the United States, at our headquarters in Burlington, WA? They are! Every inkpad is made right here under our loving, careful guidance so that it will be the best quality possible when it reaches your craft table (and for years to come).

To celebrate Clearsnap's commitment to manufacturing products in the USA we have released a Limited Edition 3 Color Pigment Inkpad, MADE IN USA. Our Design Team has created stunning projects with this inkpad to share with you today, Labor Day! This inkpad has only been available to retailers purchasing inkpads and distinctive accessories direct from Clearsnap, as a "thank you" for their support of our company.

But we're giving one of these inkpads away!!! Please visit all of the blogs listed below as part of today's blog hop and leave a comment on each blog. Each comment counts as an entry into the drawing. Comments must be posted by midnight 9-5-11 PST to be eligible for the drawing. A winner will be posted to the Clearsnap Blog on 9-6-11.

I used my limited edition red, white & blue ink pad to create this fun card. I made a video showing you a few tips on how to use the multi color pads and how to make the fun flower embellishment.

Hopefully you made it here via Jean's blog, but in case you didn't, here is a list of all the blogs participating in the Proud to be Made In The USA Blog Hop!

Clearsnap Blog http://clearsnap.blogspot.com

Robyn Weatherspoon http://robynweatherspoon.blogspot.com

Stephanie Ackerman http://stephaniescraps.blogspot.com

Tami Sanders http://tamisanders.com/

Charlotte Jenkins http://suepup.blogspot.com/

Daniela Dobson http://danieladobson.blogspot.com/

Sabrina Alery http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/

Jean Okimoto http://davebrethauer.typepad.com/inkollage/

Mary Dawn Quirindongo http://mypinkmexico.blogspot.com <-------THIS IS ME!

Jennifer Priest http://hydrangeahippo.blogspot.com

Coloring Images with Colorbox Stephanie Barnard Dye Inks and a blender pen

2011-09-02T15:13:00.004-04:00

You can stamp with your inks and you can distress with them, but did you know you can use them to color in line images too? All you need is a blender pen or even a paint brush with water. I've created a video demonstrating the way that I like to do it. I've used some of the new Stephanie Barnard Colorbox Dye inks for my project, but you can use Colorbox Archival Dye inks too.

Clearsnap Products:

Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Inx Black Pigment Ink

Top Boss Black Embossing Powder

Stephanie Barnard Colorbox Dye Ink in Licorice, Banana, Tangerine and Artichoke

Clearsnap Craft Funnel

Other Supplies:

Hero Arts 3 Sunflowers Stamp

Hero Arts Find Joy Clear Stamp Set

Vintage Dictionary Page

Georgia Pacific White Cardstock

A Muse Studio Cardstock in Yellow and Yellow Gingham

Ampad Black Cardstock

Offray Black Gingham Ribbon

Fiskars Threading Water Edge Punch

We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

Dove Refillable Blender Pen

Large Clear Stamping Block

Scor-Pal

Xyron 500

Fiskars Sure Cut Paper Trimmer

My Pink Mexico

@simonsaysstamp February Card Kit Day 4

@simonsaysstamp February Card Kit Day 3

@simonsaysstamp February Card Kit Day 2

@simonsaysstamp February Card Kit Day 1

Clean & Simple Card Class (is almost over and i have a sad)

Simon Says Stamp February Card Kit!

Organization Week, Day 2: It's Always Darkest Before The Dawn

I'm OK, Call Off The Search Party!

15 Days of Christmas Day 9 -- Gift Card Holder

15 Days of Christmas Day 8 -- Festive Wine Bottle Tag

15 Days of Christmas Day 7 -- Linda's Gorgeous Ornament Wreath

15 Days of Christmas Day 6 -- Easy Treat Pouch

Happy Birthday, Joy!

15 Days of Christmas Day 5 -- 6 Gift Tag Ideas

15 Days of Christmas Day 4 -- Glittered PLASTIC Ornaments

15 Days of Christmas Day 3 -- Altered Envelope Treat Bag

15 Days of Christmas Day 2 -- Sour Cream Treat Container

15 Days of Christmas Day 1 -- Glittered Glass Ornaments

The 15 Days of Christmas...more or less

My 1st Market

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2011

Handmade Holidays Hop with Clearsnap

Happy Halloween

So Happy Butterflies--Fast Forward #8

Hero Arts 90 Minute Scramble--hosted by MOI!

You Are My Happy

Time For Thanks

Out of the Colorbox Challenge #6

Welcome to the Trick or Treat Blog Hop!

Simon Says Stamp Haul

WINNER WINNER

Fiskars Orange Blog Hop / World Card Making Day Blog Tour

Simon Says Stamp Savor Sweet Cupcakes--Yum-O

I've been feeling yucky (this is, obviously, a blatant attempt to get your sympathy)

Welcome Parade

Did You Know that Clearsnap has STAMPS?

And for my 600th post, I will sew instead of glue.

Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge #65

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger: Garden Glory

CAS-ual Fridays: Mini Cards

Hero Arts 90 Minute Scramble

I made my own patterned paper!

Clearsnap September Color Challenge--Fancy Hats & Faded Wallpaper

You're (still) The Best

You're The Best

Made In The USA

Coloring Images with Colorbox Stephanie Barnard Dye Inks and a blender pen

Hello (creative, huh?)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Moxie Fab Square Sketch Challenge

Clearsnap & Scor-Pal Summer Fun Blog Hop!

a muse | studio Holiday Supplement is still awesome...

Go To The Clearsnap Blog! NOW!

Take Time

Happy Birthday

Just Saying Hello

Didja Miss Me?

Fascinating Feature

Friends

Hello Friend

Clearsnap Colorbox Color Carrier

Clearsnap Designer Foils in Pink Punch and Limeburst

Colorbox Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar Designs for Clearsnap Inc.

6 New Smooch Spritz Colors from Clearsnap Inc.

Stephanie Barnard Dye Inks for Colorbox by Clearsnap Inc.

I will love you.

A Muse | Studio Holiday Supplement is AMAZEBALLS

Friends

CAS-ual Fridays

Simon Says Stamp Challenge

Cheery Lynn Designs Design Team Call

Card Camp Week 4

Clearsnap Blog: Embossed Resist

12 x 12 paper purge huge lot for sale *** SOLD ***

Clearsnap Out of the Colorbox Challenge #3

Summer Card Camp Week 3 Color Combo

Coloring Seam Binding & Silk Ribbon With Smooch Spritz and Colorbox Inks

There Is No One Like You

Thought of You

12 x 12 paper purge huge lot for sale * SOLD *