Looking Back at My Favorite Fall Images (That I Illustrated)

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Hi Everyone!

I have been going through my rather huge collection of cards that I have hung on to so I can put them in a local craft booth. It was cool seeing some that I had forgotten that I had done. :)

While sorting them into seasons, I realized that my Fall illustrations are some of my favorite. Perhaps because Fall is my favorite season. 

I thought I would share some of my favorites of the season with you again, over the next few days. :)

These cards were done with my "Autumn Blessings" digi.
Available for instant download from Clear Dollar Stamps for just $2.50

This has to be my all time favorite. It is in CardMaker Magazine's 2013 calendar! :)

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This is another of my faves. It was published in the September issue of CardMaker. The issue that I was the "Featured Designer" in TOOT TOOT! :)

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The following cards were created with my "Autumn Blessings" pre-colored digi.
Available for instant download from Clear Dollar Stamps for just $3.00.

The designer paper on this card is from my "Truly Fall" digital paper set.

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This one is a new project. :)

Thanks to everyone for stopping by today. Please come back tomorrow to see another of my favorites. ;)

CDS Digi Release Day and a New RRR Challenge. Come Check Out my Latest Digis! :)

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Hi Everyone!

I am very excited today!

It's digi release day over @ Clear Dollar Stamp's - Clearly iStamp blog and....a new "Fall Fun" challenge over @ Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings!

The most exciting part...I get to show you some of the projects that I have been working on the last couple of weeks and they are all done with my illustrations! :)

The first card is done with my "Autumn Blessings" pre-colored digi set and my "True-ly Fall" digital paper stack.

That gorgeous, gorgeous ribbon is California Poppy Hand-dyed Silk from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The cardstock is Brilliant White (for printing my image and papers) and Bazzil Clover Leaf Dotted Swiss from Discount Card Stock.

The "Autumn Blessings" images have been such a hit that I thought I would offer up a colored version. These would be a quick and fun way to create multiple cards, place setting cards, disposable napkin rings etc. 

I did both bright and softer muted pumpkins, with and without hash-marks for distressing.

I did a couple of fall paper packs.

The first is True-ly Fall which is the one I used for the card above. It is just $4.50 and comes in either 12"x12" or 81/2"x11" formats.

The second paper set is called "True-ly Autumn" and also is also just $4.50 and available in both 12"x12" and 81/2"x11" formats.

It works great with the softer colored pumpkins in the "Autumn Blessing" set!

You might have seen my "Autumn Blessings" pumpkin before because Clear Dollar Stamps has it in both clear stamp, and line art digi also. 

If you would prefer to color your own, this set would be your ticket! It is just $2.50 for instant download!

The next cards I have to share with you are done with my new "Toasty Bears" digi set.

I created my samples in a couple of different ways to show you the versatility of digis.

The first card was done kind of the "normal" way. I printed out the image, the sentiment, and the papers separately on Discount Card Stock's - Brilliant White, then cut and layered them.

If you have lots of Christmas cards to make, this next method might just be the way to go!

I layered my papers, images, and sentiments in Photo Shop. I then tweaked it by adding "Robert & Trudy are...", drew in some border lines (optional) then printed out the entire card front in one piece. You can size them so you can get 4 card fronts per sheet of cardstock or...you can print them out with 2 images side by side at the bottom of a page set to horizontal orientation, cut them apart, score, and you are done!!!

You never have to worry about running out of Christmas cards. Just save your page set up and if you need more....just print!  ;)

I do need to mention that for some reason, my printer made the sky come out a different color of blue than the original colors (I didn't even notice until just now when I added the promo picture of the set below) but, it still looks good if I say so myself!  :)

This is what the "Toasty Bears" digi set looks like.

It is just $4.00 for instant download. 

The girls on the Clear Dollar Stamp design team liked the polar bears so much that it was suggested it would be a great image for brown bears too. Soooo...I went back to my coloring program and did them in brown also. Of course I had to add some trees and some S'more fixin's because after all...we all know what bears do in the wood right? 

THEY MAKE S"MORES!!!! :)

The image was printed on Brilliant White and the card base is Wheat, both from Discount Card Stock.

The fun Natural Jute ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

This set is called "S'mores Bears" and is just $3.00 for instant download. 

*Note*

This one doesn't come with the line art to color yourself but the "Toasty Bears" set does.  ;)

I hope you have enjoyed all of my cards as much as I enjoyed coloring the images for you!

I want to invite you to head on over to the Clearly iStamp blog and see the other new digi releases plus other projects created with mine.

Don't forget to come back when you are done to check out the new "Fall Fun" challenge over @ Really reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings. You could join in on the fun and get a chance to win one of two $10.00 gift certificates for RRR products!

Thanks for hangin' in there on my long long post!  :)

Hugs,

True :D

Picadilly Paper Pieced Pumpkin

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Hi Everyone!

I dare ya to say the title 5 times fast!  ;)

I'm playing along with the girls in today's F4A81 challenge over @ Split Coast Stampers.

We were asked to paper piece our image. I used the "Autumn Blessings" stamp set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps and some Basic Grey "Picadilly" paper.

I stamped the image on Brilliant White cardstock from Discount Card Stock, then again on the Picadilly paper form their Card Kit. I then shaded the pumpkin with Prismacolor watercolor pencils then colored the rest of the image.

I used the "Autumn Blessings" clear stamp because I had it handy, but this image is also available for instant download! Why wait? ;)

Buy "Autumn Blessings" digi for just $2.50!

 

 I used lots of Ranger Ink, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Helmar, and other company's products to create my card.
Click on the links below for more information on where to buy.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

"Autumn Blessings" from CDS	Picadilly Card Kit from Basic Grey	Brilliant White Cardstock from DCS	Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils	California Poppy H/D Silk from RRR	Bow-Easy	D'vine Swirl EF from Provo Craft	Cuttlebug from Provo Craft
Perfect Medium from Ranger Ink	Perfect Pearls Pigment from Ranger Ink	Clear Embossing Powder by Ranger	Heat It Tool by Ranger	Archival Inks by Ranger	Helmar Craft Glue	Zap Dots from Helmar	Fiskars Paper Trimmer
Titanium Micro Sissors from Fiskars	Scor-pal

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More Cards From The September Issue of CardMaker!

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Hi Everyone!

Today is the third and final week that CardMaker is featuring me on their Facebook page as the September issue's "Featured Designer".

Because they have been doing that, I have been able to share the cards that I created for that issue!

I showed you one last week and one the week before and I have 2 left. Both of them are simple cards that would be easy for even the newest card make to recreate.

The first is "Autumn Blessings". It can be found on page 6 (the Editor's Notes page) and page 49 of the September issue of CardMaker.

I used a digital stamp that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps called "Autumn Blessings". It is available for instant download  for just $2.50!

 Why not get a jump on your Fall and Thanksgiving projects? ;)

My last card is called "Fall Thank You" and can be found on the upper right hand corner of the cover and on page 53.

I can't share my card recipe because of publication rights but you can find all of the details for these and my 2 other cards in the September issue of CardMaker. 

Did you know you can also buy the digital version of CardMaker? It is awesome!

Look for more of my projects in the November issue that's coming out soon!

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

PS...I would love it if you headed over to CardMaker's Facebook page, like them and tell them Trudy sent ya!  :)

My Papertake Weekly Special Guest DT challenge card.

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Hello All!
I am very excited!

I was asked to join the girls over @ Papertake Weekly Challenge blog as their special Guest Designer for a month!

This is the first card I did for their challenges, one of which starts today, and is "Autumn Skies" theme.
Use autumn colors...gold, reds, browns etc.

I used the digi stamp that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps called "Autumn Blessings" to create this card.

It is so fun and easy to color, I find myself using it often!
One of the many awesome things about digis is you can get them instantly! You would still have tons of time to whip up some Thanksgiving place cards or napkin rings and wow your guests!
See my napkin ring sample HERE.

You can download the set instantly for just $2.50 by clicking the picture below. :)

I used Moss Swirls, one of my all time favorite ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I also used Sage Green Vintage Brads and Amber Gem Stickers from Creative Charm's ~ "Fabulous Fall" Kit of the Month set.

BTW...If you have not signed up for my birthday blog candy, sponsored by Wild Orchid Crafts, CLICK HERE to go to that post. Candy entries close at midnight Central Time on Nov. 17th...my birthday!  ;)

I hope you will head on over to Papertake Weekly and have a peek at the fabulous projects the other girls have prepared for you. Who knows....you just might be inspired to join us! :)

Hugs,

True :D

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Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Autumn Blessings" digi and clear stamp set
CS/PAPERS: watercolor paper, Bazzill, Debbie Mumm's ~ "Holliday and Harvest" stack
INK: Ink jet printer and Staz-On ~ Jet Black (sentiment and corner leaves)
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Creative Charms ~ Vintage Brads and Gem Stickers, Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ Moss Swirls ribbon, a silk leaf, sewing machine and green thread, Wizard, round and scalloped round Nestabilities, water brush, Scor-Tape
COLORING: watercolors