Clearly iStamp Digi :: Thinking of You

I have been away for quite sometime...my kids and I took a mini-vacay this fall break with my hubby's family in California and it was so relaxing that I really didn't want to come back just yet, don't you just love when you don't need a vacation from  the vacation? I know that I do! 

Anyway, I haven't been able to check in on any of my favorite blogs for about a week but I did check Clearly iStamp by Lori when I returned and she had this great digi image tutorial and she challenged her readers to use one of her Clear Dollar Stamp digis to create something.  So here is my contribution:

The front of the card.

This is the first tri-fold card I have ever made, another first is the stitching! I don't have a sewing machine but I do have a hand held stitcher by Singer and I thought I would give it a shot that's why it is so crooked!  LOL!!

The inside flap

 The inside pockets in the tri-fold

The removable tags in the inside pocket
 Ingredients:

Free Digi Image: Clear Dollar Stamps - Snow Crocus

Clear Dollar Stamps: Thankful for You

Designer Label Dies by Clear Dollar Stamps

Inked Edges: Clear Dollar Stamps - Red Velvet Ink

Kraft Cardstock, Vintage Cream, and Ocean Blue, Red Cardstock from American Crafts

Polka Dot Cardstock from Scrap

Various Copic Markers

Ribbon from Clear Dollar Stamps

Verve World Card Making Release Challenges::Super Duper Fun!

Hi Everyone!  I was up late last night just scrapping away, for some reason I just couldn't fall asleep...oh well, I really miss my hubby...sigh. Anyhow, I do have some created musings that were completed yesterday: The Verve Stamps World Card Making Release Challenges!  Yeah, me! Here are the rules:

1.Make a new card or creation inspired by the sketch.
2. Upload a photo of your creation to your blog or other public online gallery and mention that it's for the Verve World Card Making Day Release challenges.
3. Add the link to your photo to the linky form entry for the corresponding challenge.
4. If you participate in all 5 challenges, be sure to come back here and leave a comment to let us know!

I wanted all of my cards to have a theme or similar colors so I used the Cosmo Cricket Paper Pad named: Togetherness. All of my cards used Verve Stamps, which is not a requirement but I just love the designs and versatility so I used them.  I hope you like them!

VSWCMD1: Always look on the bright side of life!

Ingredients:

Verve Stamp

Cosmo Cricket Togetherness Paper

iRock Tool and Pearls

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Ribbon from Clear Dollar Stamps

VSWCD2: My Little Love Monkey

Ingredients:

Verve Stamp: Love Monkey

Cosmo Cricket Paper: Togetherness

i Rock Tool and Pearls

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Ribbon from Clear Dollar Stamps

 

VSWCMD3: Up, Up and Away

Ingredients:

Verve Stamp: Up, Up, and Away!

Cosmo Cricket Paper: Togetherness

i Rock Tool and Pearls

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Ribbon from Clear Dollar Stamps

3D Glue Dots

VSWCMD4: Delight in the Lord

Ingredients:

Verve Stamp: Psalm 37:4

Cosmo Cricket Paper: Togetherness

i Rock Tool and Pearls

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Ribbon from Clear Dollar Stamps

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder



VSWCMD5: Miss you like crazy!

Ingredients:

Verve Stamp: Heartfelt Phrases and another stamp set I don't remember!

Cosmo Cricket Paper: Togetherness

i Rock Tool and Pearls

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Ribbon from Clear Dollar Stamps

I've Got My Eye on You!::CIC #18 and Mojo Monday Challenge

My post before this one stated that I did not read the Clearly Inspired Challenge rules correctly....but I am fixing that issue and submitting this card to you today in order to redeem myself! Hope you like it!

Recipe:

Clear Dollar Stamps: Monster Mash and Everyday Jargaon

Cardstock and craft buttons in black, purple, orange

Encore Ultimate Metalic Ink Pad in Silver

Fiskars Glitter Orange Gel Pen

Punches: Scallop and Circle

3D Glue dots

Orange Ribbon from CDS

What's the Scariest Part of Halloween?::Clearly Inspired Challenge #18

Running out of candy!! LOL!! The rules for the Clearly Inspired Challenge have changed a bit but that's okay, they provide their readers with plenty of free digital images they can use. To visit their challenge blog go to: http://www.clearlyistamp.typepad.com/

For this challenge the rules are to use black and orange with the option of purples.  However, you must use a Clear Dollar Stamp image...if I would have read that the first time, I would have been more prepared! So I made a door hanging with some clear, thick acetate that I had laying around.  The front side looks like this:

Here is a close-up:

Recipe:

Cricut Cartridges: Mini Monsters and Street Sign

Cardstock: Purple, Orange, Black, Green

Orange Ribbon with Spider motif from Scrap

Whte Gel Sakura Pen