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HE loves me...

Over this past weekend, I got together with my sister and we stamped images and colored them.  We were trying all different coloring techniques.  Then she showed me that she received the Summer Kit.  I was coloring some of the images and then I got an idea for a card. 

 

Well here it is....

I have not really mastered coloring with Copics, but I know practice makes perfect...lol.

I would love to hear what you think of my creation.

Design Team Call

Clear Artistic Stamps is looking to expand their team with 5 Specialty positions. If you are a creative person who would love to work with this delightfully artistic line of stamps and paper supplies, consider applying for one or more of the following positions:

1. cardmaker (any style from clean and simple to collage and distress)
2. scrapbook artist (any style of scrapbooking using stamp images)
3. altered art designer (anything altered using stamps, any style, any media)
4. miniature art designer (ATCs, inchies, Rinchies, Twinchies, Thrinchies, Artistamps, Moos, etc)
5. 3D artist (jewelry, 3D deco objects, purses, functional items etc.)

You may apply for any number of positions but let us know your preference (1st, 2nd etc)

Term: September 1st, 2009 – December 31st, 2009
Application Deadline: July 15, 2009
Requirements: 1 item/week including Cottage Studio Posts, Rumble Challenge items, actively promoting Clear Artistic Stamps on your blogs and any other online groups that you may participate in
Compensation: At least 4 new stamp sets during your term, generous discount on all store items and other goodies as they become available, showcase on company website!

Application Process:
To apply for any of the above named positions please email us the following:

1. Name and Address
2. Position(s) applying for
3. Your blog address and any other online communities that you frequent (with username etc)
4. Clear images of 3 projects/items that you feel would represent your work in the area chosen, with description (materials used), projects MUST use stamping of some sort on them!
5. Any other DT positions that you currently hold if any
6. A small paragraph about yourself and what you love doing!

Email to: info@belindalandtroop.com

Applicants will be notified of their status the week of July 20th
Don’t hesitate to email us with any questions you may have

Skipping to wish you a.......................

 

This card came out perfect. This little boy is just so cute. Reminds me of my nephews..lol. 

This paper a great texture and weight to work with and will be available soon through Clear Artistic Stamps.

To see what the tag says, more cards, and beautiful DT examples with Clear Artistic Stamps, click on over to the cutcardstock blog where the whole team is featured this week!

Sketch Fun

Sometimes your mind draws a blank on sketches for cards. Well I created my first sketch and was so proud of it, I got right down and made a card with it.

For this card I used stamps from the Holiday Celebration Collection. The starburst I stamped on the beautiful shimmery paper available through Clear Artisitic Stamps.

You can go over to the Studio, and see some other cute creations were created with this sketch.

With Liberty..........

AND JUSTICE for ALL!!

 

 

Wow, I can't believe it is already the middle of June. In a few weeks we will be celebrating Independence Day.  With that in mind, I continued to play with my Holiday Celebration Stamp Set.

This card took less than 10 minutes and could be turned into an July 4th Invitation instantly.

 

Whisper............

It is always a pleasure to sit and create.  Now with some time, I can create more.


For this wall hanger, I used a square coaster. I covered it with designer paper. I then stamped it with Delicate Moments stamp using memento ink. I added some pearl accents to it. I used some ribbon from Walmart to edge it.

What a Month.......................

Well finally I get a break.  Here are some of the things that happened in my family during May.

May 3rd....Megan Received her First Holy Communion. The weather was perfect and it was a great day for her.

 

(Yes the camera date was off..lol)

May 9th.. Ryan's Senior Prom from Mount Carmel.

 

Here he is with his date....

 

Then on May 24th..

Ryan Graduated from Mount Carmel with Honors

Then on May 29th.. Kaitlyn Graduated from Kindergarten

 

 

And in between all those precious milestones.. I was there to cheer Zack on at his Baseball games.

 

So that is why I have been missing in action.  Come back tomorrow for some crafty eye candy.

Are you ready .........

to RUMBLE!!!!

 Linsey gave us a good rumble for this week. We had to use chipboard. I have tons of chipboard, but never really use it. So it was fun to play with it. I took a round coaster and wrapped lace around it. Using some pink shimmer paper, I stamped the sentiment from Delicate Moments in the middle. I also used a dragonfly that is available in the set. I then embellished with some buttons, glitter, and a bow. To make this hang, I stuck with creativeness and used the tab from my Coke can to make the hanger.

Stamps: Hearts and Lace

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Shimmer Paper Collection

 

Embellishments: Glitter, buttons, lace edging and satin ribbon (manufactures unknown)

 

We sure hope that you play along in the Fun with Chipboard challenge! Grab that chipboard and/or grungeboard and get creating!

Here are the rules

1) Make a card (or anything else, for that matter!) with CHIPBOARD. Upload it to your blog or any other gallery and come back here with a comment and link to your creation so that we all can see!

2) You can use ANY stamps for one entry.

3) If you use Clear Artistic Stamps you get two entries!

4) If you use a Technique Junkies technique (any stamps) you get two entries as well!

5) If you upload to SCS please add the keyword: cottagerumble7

6) Entries accepted until Thursday May 28 midnight, the day before our NEXT rumble :)

this time one lucky winner will walk away with the Holiday Celebration set!!

 

Here is some more  inspiraton to get your mojo flowing!

Too Cute..had to post.....

This next thing is so true, I just had to post it.  Enjoy!!

TO:  God.Com Dear  Lord, Every single evening As I'm lying here in bed, This tiny little Prayer Keeps running through my head: God  bless all my family Wherever they may be, Keep them warm And safe from harm For they're so close to me. And  God, there is one more thing I wish that you could do; Hope you don't mind me asking, Please bless my computer too. Now I know that it's unusual To Bless a motherboard, But listen just a second While I explain it to you, Lord. You see, that little metal box Holds more than odds and ends; Inside those small compartments Rest so many of my friends. I know so much about them By  the kindness that they give, And this little scrap of metal Takes me in to where they live. By faith is how I know them Much the same as you. We share in what life brings us And from that our friendships grew.. Please take an extra minute From your duties up above, To bless those in my address book That's filled with so much love. Wherever else this prayer may reach To each and every friend, Bless each e-mail inbox And each person who hits 'send'. When you update your Heavenly list On your own Great CD-ROM, Bless everyone who says this prayer Sent up to GOD.Com Amen

May Flowers

Happy Monday!!

So I hope you had a chance to play with your paint this weekend and enter the Rumble. 

For this card, I used the little flower and stamped and colored (I used copics)on White CS. I then stamped on ribbon and colored it with the same colors. The Flower was made using a SU punch with a brad in the center. I chose the "I am here if you need me."

Stamps: Sympathy Garden by Clear Artistic Stamps

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Other Items Used: Copics, SU Punch, Brads