I hope you enjoy all the layers and possibilities of this sketch- I really enjoyed drawing it!

Lori McCroskey started Clear Dollar Stamps in the corner of her basement in October of 2004. Originally, all Clear Dollar Stamps were designed by Lori. As time went on, Clear Dollar Stamps attracted the talents of Laurie Wilson, Vicki Conquest, Kim Teasdale, Shawne Arnold, and Trudy Sjolander. Our goal is to provide the highest quality clear stamps, digital images, and products at the lowest possible prices! Clear Dollar Stamps does not have expensive or fancy packaging in an effort to keep prices low and to be as green as possible. We want EVERY stay at home mom to be able to afford stamps if she wants them!
One lucky random participant this week will win a $15 gift card for stamps or digis!!
One lucky random participant this week will win a $15 gift card for stamps or digis!!

Lea Lawson: Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
My name is Lea Lawson, and I reside in beautiful Missoula, Montana. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Josh, for 9 years, and we have two of the cutest dogs in the world- a yorkie named Bailey and a cocker spaniel named Sadie. I am a professional photographer, who focuses on weddings and senior portraiture, but also throw my hat in on some families and babies at times.
I have been crafting in some shape or form for as long as I can remember! When I was younger, I would use stationary items (Lisa Frank was my idol) and stickers, then cut up my photos (EEEK!) and arrange them together. The finished product would hang all over my walls and closet doors. When I graduated from high school, my aunt Amy gave me a scrapbooking kit, and that is when I was formally introduced to scrapbooking...
While I used to scrapbook more than I made cards, the tables have completely turned and I actually barely scrapbook any longer. I almost 100% exclusively make cards now, and I love it! The card making community is wonderful, and I have met some amazing women through it. You can see my work in publications like Paper Crafts Magazine/Special Issues, Cards Magazine, Cricut Magazine and occasionally in Scrapbook Trends Magazine.
I have been crafting in some shape or form for as long as I can remember! When I was younger, I would use stationary items (Lisa Frank was my idol) and stickers, then cut up my photos (EEEK!) and arrange them together. The finished product would hang all over my walls and closet doors. When I graduated from high school, my aunt Amy gave me a scrapbooking kit, and that is when I was formally introduced to scrapbooking...
While I used to scrapbook more than I made cards, the tables have completely turned and I actually barely scrapbook any longer. I almost 100% exclusively make cards now, and I love it! The card making community is wonderful, and I have met some amazing women through it. You can see my work in publications like Paper Crafts Magazine/Special Issues, Cards Magazine, Cricut Magazine and occasionally in Scrapbook Trends Magazine.
And here is Lea's wonderful take on the sketch:

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great slketch and great job by love all the cards.
ReplyDeletevery beautiful cards.. love the sketch design.. i'm wondering what the measurements are for the 4 equal pieces.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sketch and, as always, fantastic DT samples x
ReplyDeleteHope I get time to play along x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
awesome DT work (as always!)
ReplyDeleteglad i found a bit of time to play along :)
Thanks for the cute sketch and the amazing samples!
ReplyDeleteI loved this sketch! Great inspiration from the DT as well!
ReplyDeleteOh what a nice template & all the cards are just awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous sketch. Love the examples shown to inspire us.
ReplyDeleteI love this sketch!!
ReplyDeleteThe Sketch is challenging n wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards posted by the DT. Simply Wonderful!
I love Lenet's card in particular.
This was a fun sketch to play with, even though I took a different direction it fit with the images I've been wanting to play with.....Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous sketch which wonderful DT and GDT creations - I'm off to have a nosey at some of the other entries too as they are looking fab too...
Tina
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So beautiful cards and great sketch to play with :) Thanks
ReplyDeleteanother great sketch! gorgeous cards ladies!!
ReplyDeleteLove this sketch and the DT's examples!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sketch, and beautiful creations ladies!
ReplyDeleteJoyce xx
Great sketch! And so many lovely takes on the sketch. I know I will be using this layout again. Thank you to everyone for all the great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI tried to delete my first link (#70) but cannot figure out how to do it. Sorry for the double post, but the first link does not actually take you to the blog post. It takes you to the blog entry.
ReplyDeleteGreat sketch! It was nice to work with it!
ReplyDeletelovely sketch and fun to play with.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sketch, I'm so glad that I got a chance to play along this week xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sketch! Love the DT creations. Hugs, Hanneke
ReplyDeleteThanks for a fabulous sketch! I've only been able to view a handful of the cards, but they are all so inspirational! The designers' cards have great ideas. I liked the sketch so much, that I've created 3 cards with it, all using the same theme, techniques and stamp. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteTracy, such a FABULOUS sketch this week, WOW!!! and you all have some amazing projects to sift through, the DT did an awesome job on their interpretations. Thank you ladies!!
ReplyDeleteI love this sketch. I had great fun making my card. Wonderful DT projects too.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Clear Dollar Stamps sponsored this awesome challenge. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKathy D.
CDS DT member
Great sketch - and thanks to the DT members for their inspiration.
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ReplyDeleteI missed your deadline, but wanted to share my card with you anyway.
ReplyDeletehttp://soulstampin.blogspot.com/2012/01/thanks-snow-much.html
I missed the deadline too
ReplyDeletehere is the link to my card...
http://wendysknutsels.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-birthday.html
it was a nice sketch... thanks
ups, i'm late... :))
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