Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Day 1 TSG new stamp releases--Life is a Circus

(Thank you so much for all the prayers for my dad.  He is out of ICU and they have stabilized his heart rhythm with medication.  He is having some swelling issues with his knee and is behind on his physical therapy for it, but is doing much better.)


     WOOHOO!  It's four days worth of new stamp releases from There She Goes Clear Stamps this week.  Talk about some amazing sets too.  


     First off we have Life is a Circus from Torico.  You are not going to believe the amazing mix of stamped images you will get out of this set.


     Life’s a Circus is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 35 stamps and will sell for $24.00. This set will be for sale at 11 p.m. EST on Saturday, August 31st.


     For my card I've used to of the bears, the set of juggling balls and the spinning plate, the ticket, the curtain top and last but not least the curved banner and a sentiment.  I'm telling you the possibilities are endless!

Copics Used:
Bears E31, E33, E35, E39, E93, C8
Clothing (1) YR65, YR68, R35, R37, R39, R43; (2) Y11, Y21, YR21, YR23, BG10, BG11, BG13
Balls YG06, YG07, Y111, Y17, BG10, BG13, YR65, YR68, R35, R43
Plate and stick YG11, YG06, YG07, N3
Shadows W1, W3, W5

     Would you like to win the new Life’s a Circus stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 
     You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 p.m. Eastern Time Saturday, August 31st with the winner being announced during the release party chat.



Supplies:
Paper--American Krafts, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--There She Goes Clear Stamps "Life is a Circus"
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools--EK Success Corner Rounder, Bow Easy
Miscellaneous--Michaels gemstones and ribbon, Glossy Accents

52 comments:

Amanda R said...

Love the bright colors Tracy and the little tags in the corner are sweet! Glad to hear your dad is doing better too.

Danni said...

I missed the news about your dad! Glad to hear he's doing better!! Hugs!
A wonderful card!

Lisa Minckler said...

Thank you for the update. I'm very glad to hear about your Dad and his heart. I think your card is precious Hick! I've had the best time looking at this new set. Gorgeous coloring as always.
Hugs to you my friend,
Twang :)

Carla S. said...

So glad your Dad is doing better, Tracy! Your card is awesome! Love the bright colors,fun papers and cute images!

Elena said...

This card is amazing! Glad to hear that your Dad is doing better!

Directmailscrapper said...

What a fun and cheery card! I love it! Great coloring job!

wendy said...

wow love 2 bears together ...fun card

Nancy said...

Such a happy and cheerful card, Tracy! I'm finally here to catch up on all that I've missed. Sorry about your Dad but happy to hear he's doing better! :o)

Sarah said...

Tracy, so glad your dad is doing better! Health issues for our loved ones are always scary. Love the fun, bright colors of your very beautifully designed card! So cheery on this very dark, stormy day. {{hugs!}}

Mary J said...

Good to hear about your dad, Tracy. And I love love your card - fab way to use those bears!

Sue said...

I'm so pleased to hear that your dad is out of ICU and is doing well. I hope he has a speedy recovery.
Your card is wonderful, I love those fun images beautiful colouring and fabulous papers too.
hugs Sue xx

wendyp said...

Gorgeous coloring and adorable card! Glad to hear your dad is doing better!

Sue D said...

Very fun card. I like the polka dot tickets.

elizabeth said...

Love those bears and the color combo.

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Cuteness! Love how you did 2 bears!

Amber Milone said...

Glad to hear your dad is doing alright. Such a cute card!

There She Goes Clear Stamps said...

Happy to hear that your dad is doing better!

Great job on this card! It's beautifully done and I love the colors you used!!

Donna said...

In spite of all you have going on, Tracy, you managed to give us two adorable bears on a very colorful, beautifully done, card! Thank you. And best wishes for your dad's speedy recovery.

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy to hear your dad is stable --!!
Hope the recovery continues -- :)) :))
Xo

I was asked to make a circus card for a birthday girl --- this set could be "just the ticket" I'm looking for !!
;))

heidy said...

Super cute Tracy!!
XXX Heidy

Mary-Anne V said...

Wow wonderful card...it looks like we are looking at a stage and the tickets stamped on to pp is a great touch.

Unknown said...

Such a lovely, vivid, bright and fun looking card Tracy! And the tickets are perfect embellies here! Hugs, Ira
Ira’s Crea Corner

Kim said...

fantastic card Tracy and love the bright colours.
keeping your dad in my thoughts.
Kim x

Karen (karey2005) said...

Those are such happy bears! Love your color choices! Fantastic!

Stephanie said...

So cute! Love the papers you chose!

StampOwl said...

such a bright and cheery card

ScrapaDiddle said...

This card is FABULOUS!!! Love the stamp set too! Susan, hatfieldhome1@gmail.com

Unknown said...

What adorable little bears! You've used a great mix of fun patterns to really make this fun and bright. So cheerful :)

Best crafty wishes!
Amber
Staying Crafty

Cathy said...

Super cute card, love the bright colors and the paper is gorgeous. Adorable bears.

Anonymous said...

Such a colourful card. Lovely

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Such good news to hear that your dad is doing better, Tracy. PTL Prayers going up for his continued healing.
Sending big hugs your way.
Sharron♥

Unknown said...

Awesome job on the masking and coloring. I am liking this stamp set more and more. Thanks for the inspiration.

Ros Crawford said...

Happy to hear your Dad is improving ... Please God he will soon be back to full strength and well again ...
I love this card ... It's just so full of colour and beauty ... love everything about it!

Pam said...

What a fabulous card! So fun & cheery.

LauraEva said...

Look at the bright colors! Awesome job!

Ivonne said...

I absolutely love this! The papers are gorgeous and the bears are so cute! Love the bright happy colors. I am so glad your dad is doing better. Hugs, Ivonne

Ali P said...

What can one say...... this is amazing. sooooooooooooooo love the colours

Kicki said...

You must love this, it´s a card that makes me smile!! :D
People need colors, and this creation has a lot of beautiful and bright colors!!

xoxo Kicki

SiskiyouSue said...

Glad to hear that your dad is better. Hope he continues to improve. The bears are some of the cutest ever, love the possibilities!

Audrey Pettit said...

You just make me smile with your happy designs! This is uh-dorable, Tracy!

Laila B. said...

Wow...love the bright colors!!! The tickets are so much fun... and the bears simply adorable. Congrats!

Ida said...

Totally cute and so fun.

CraftingMum said...

i Adore this card, love the blog hop, so much inspiration
Louise
x

Carmen said...

Great Card...

Kris B said...

Super cute and fun card! Love those bears! TFS

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Your paper choices make this such a fun card. TFS

Bonnie Irvine said...

What a delightful card, Tracy. The papers are so vibrant and playful and you know how I love layers. Fabulous scene with those talented bears. You have really showcased the versatility of this set. Great call on the red matting and ribbon, too.

Heather said...

So very cute, lovin' the bears :)

Janis said...

Prayers for your Dad's complete recovery!!
Love those talented bears on your card. They're good! I'd hate to see ME try to do that juggling!! Ha.
<3 J

Guild Master Crystal said...

What a fun card! Love the paper pieced tickets :)

JessicaK said...

A bear duo! They look fantastic - great coloring and paper picks!

Geri said...

Perfectly cheerful and bright! Love this happy creation!!!