New Release Day at CDS

So I typed up this post last Sunday, and I thought that I had scheduled it to automatically post earlier today, but surprise, surprise, it didn't post as scheduled.  I had a full day of classes and was studying for my quiz tomorrow when it dawned on me that I should check if my post was up or not.  Good thing I checked.  Anyway, today there is a huge release of new digis at Clear Dollar Stamps!  I had a lot of fun making samples for two new religious digi sets, "Whatever" and "Scriptures of Peace."

For my first card, I used "Whatever." 

To make the background paper, I copied and pasted a single verse enough times to fit the size I wanted for my card.  The Blessed image is also in this new digi set.  I thought that the font on the sentiment had a bit of a weathered look, so I decided to do some sponging and distressing on this card.  I sponged the image with Vintage Photo Distress Ink while the die was still in position to create the white mat.  A little twine bow and a rose provide the finishing touches.

Supplies:
Image:  CDS digi "Whatever"
Papers:  White, brown
Ink:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Other:  Sponge, Tim Holtz distressing tool, Spellbinders oval and scalloped oval dies, twine, Bow Easy, Recollections mini rose
Card size:  A2

My second card uses a new digi set called "Scriptures of Peace."  I used SC384 for my layout and the cracked glass technique.

Supplies:
Image:  CDS digi "Scriptures of Peace"
Paper:  White, green, dps from Basic Grey "Euphoria"
Other:  1.25" white ribbon, Bow Easy, gem, ultrathick embossing powder, heat gun
Cracked glass technique
Card size:  A2

Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,
Sarah

Treat Yourself!

Wow  have the days zipped past me!  My daughter commented that since I went back to school in August, "all you do is study."  I had told her that I'd be needing to spend a lot of time studying, but I guess she didn't really understand just how intense Pharmacy school was going to be for me or how much it would cut into our crafting time!

I'm popping in just long enough today to post a quick card I made with the Clear Dollar Stamps digi set "Ice Cream Social."  I'm hoping to be able to participate in all of the Hope You Can Cling To challenges over at Splitcoaststampers, but we'll see.  I've got another round of exams coming up in two weeks, so I'll have to be a quick crafter - an extra challenge for me!

Anyhow, here's my card.  I used a very simple layout, just a fun piece of background paper and then I layered my image and coordinating sentiment.  My card fits the HYCCT1203 challenge to use 5 words.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Clear Dollar Stamps Digi set "Ice Cream Sundae"
Papers:  White, red, dp from DCWV "The Glitter Stack"
Other:  Copics, Nestabilities oval and scalloped oval dies, foam tape (sentiment)
Size:  A2

Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,
Sarah