Loot from Carolina & Clear Artistic Stamps card

The top picture is of a wonderful RAK that Carolina recently sent me! Isn't she the sweetest thing? I have already used some of the goodies, and I will make sure to point out things I got from Carolina when I post them!! If you haven't visited Carolina's blog, you are in for a real treat, as she's immensely talented!!

The card is made using the Country Life set from Clear Artistic Stamps.

Victorian Nosegay

This card uses Clear Artistic Stamps' Blackberry Fields set. The little nosegay on the bottom right is from the set, as is the pretty border stamp. I used the blackberry sprig on the front of the card in Almost Amethyst, and I stamped it in VersaMark and embossed it in Gold Glory on the card base. The scalloped paper is actually a piece of stationery that belonged to DH's grandma. I also used several Crafty Secrets stickers.

I just have to give a shout out to Belinda over at CAS. I was her August Guest Designer, so she sent me two sets of my choice, and three little Ancient Page pads, which I was thrilled with!! Then today I received a package from her, and she sent me the lovliest little cat set as a thank you! Can you believe how nice she is? Like it was so hard to make some cards for her with the FREE stamps she already sent me! THANKS, BELINDA!!

I can't find the set she sent on her site so I can't link it for you. I don't know if it's retired, a limited edition, or so new it's not up yet, but you'll see it here soon because I LOVE cats, and this set has a sweet sleeping cat on it!

Keeper

The Artistic Outpost Design Team had a mingle and we all made two of something. Then we sent one to Robyn, the owner, and one to whoever's name we got in the drawing. It was fun! I got Robyn's name, so I went ahead and sent her two of this card. She can use one for her show boards, and use the other for target practice;)

This card uses two of my favorite colors, Almost Amethyst, and copper. This gal with the fishing pole and the gorgeous grass are all part of the Keeper plate. The newspaper flower is from an Etsy store, and I can't for the life of me remember the name of it! I don't have the card anymore either, because there were only two, and I used them both when I made these cards.

May I just tease you for a moment? I have both of the new AO plates in my possession, and are they ever gorgeous! Of course they are right up my alley, they have literary allusions, snip-its, quotes and tendencies. These stamps are smart and beautiful!! Stay tuned for more info....

Pink Pussy Willow

I was August guest designer for Clear Artistic Stamps, and didn't get this one posted. Time just got away from me! Anyway, this little set is called Country Life, and it's just a pretty, sweet little set. I like the branches on this image a lot! I do know that CAS just released some new Fall & Winter stamps, and they are really nice, so you may want to scoot over there and have a look.

I happen to love this card. The reason, besides the sweet stamp, is all the making memories (note) worthy stuff. The designer paper, the little notebook sheet, and the flowers are all from that line. It has probably been my favorite recent release. I pretty much love everything about it. I must have been living in a cave anyway (Oklahoma Panhandle), because I didn't even know mm had a paper line until I got this one from Bad Girls Kits.

Penny Black Brush Daisy

I've always loved PB stuff, from her elegant to her cutesy. I bought this stamp on eBay, and I'm glad to have it. I don't use it very often, but I enjoy it when I do!

I wanted to post a Bombshell card I've been tinkering with, but she isn't ready yet. I'll try to finish her up tonight and post her sometime soon. Stay tuned!!

Creative Cuts and More Coffin Box

This was a really fun, and surprisingly quick project! I ordered the die from Creative Cuts and More in Onyx Stardream cardstock. Stardream is one of my favorite cardstocks to work with. I have a sneaking suspicion that SU!'s Shimmery White cardstock is Stardream, so that gives you an idea of how nice it is. CC&M has dozens of cs choices, I usually go for the metallics. You can order cs by the sheet to match your project for extra things like tags. This box went together fairly easily, even for the assembly challenged like myself!

The spider, which I hope you can see better on your moniter than I can on mine is SO cool! CC&M has several dies you can have cut out of tacky tape. Just peel one side of the tape off, put the spider where you want him, then peel off the other side and sprinkle on the glitter. I used Doodlebug Beetle Black. It looks awesome. It's sparkly for sure!!

The skull stamp is from Creative Play Stamps' SkullsI set. I embossed it in Bridal and layered it on Marvy punched scallops. I dotted Black Diamond Stickles on the Shimmery White layer.

The ribbon is just some fun mummy ribon I've had for a while.

Backyard Harmony

This is an old Penny Black stamp that I just love. It's time consuming to watercolor, so I don't use it very often.
While it's not the primary image, I do want to point out that the embossed swirls on the vertical panel underneath the main image are from Creative Play Stamps. The set is called Polka Dots and Flourishes, and it's designed for just this sort of thing. When you need a little pizazz somewhere on a card, reach for this set!