Girly Grung Tag

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Hi Everyone!

I got some HaPpY MaIl yesterday from Stampers Anonymous and couldn't wait to play with it!

Today over @ Split Coast Stampers, the WT362 challenge is "Bountiful Borders" we were asked to use border punches...so I did!

I created this glamed up girly grunge tag using a Fiskars boarder punch on both sides of the green panel and to make the rosettes.

Since I was using so much Tim Holtz product, I just HAD to make a tag. KWIM?  :)

I used Tim Holtz - brand new Stamper's Anonymous #CMS110 Stuff To Say and #CMS075 Ultimate Grunge stamp sets.

The designer paper is from the Tattered Time stack by DCWV.

The pretty pearl bling is Maxxi Girl Pearl Swirls from Want2Scrap.

The pretty hand dyed silk is Moon Goddess from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The Penelope Natural Crochet Lace on the rosette is also from RRR.

I used Helmar Acid Free Glue to put the papers together and Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots to add the rosettes and buttons.

Other products used are:

Tim Holtz manila tag

Tim Holtz Reinforcers

Tim Holtz Distress Stains in Walnut, Evergreen Bough and Vintage Photo

Martha Stewart butterfly punch

Ranger Ind. Perfect Peal mists in Perfect Pearl and Perfect Copper

Ranger Ind. Clear Embossing Powder

Buttons, jute, embroidery thread and clear glass glitter

Here is a peek at the rest of the HaPpY MaIl I got from Stampers Anonymous. Look for lots more SA projects! :)

I would love to hear what you think about my tag...especially since I have not done very many of them. :)

Have a great day!

Happy Mail and a Quick Multi Company Shout Out!

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Hi Everyone!

I always love giving credit where credit is due, so I need to give a shout out to a few companies.

They, and my delivery guys, have been good to me again this past week!

I got a box chalk full of goodies from K&Company yesterday that made my mouth water as I removed each item that they picked out for me to use on some special projects I'm working on.

I couldn't have picked better if I had done it myself!

Just look at these wonderful collections!

DCWV sent me these fun 12"x12" paper stacks.

The hard part is going to be deciding which ones to use first!  :)

They picked out an assortment that ranges from fun and funky, to grungy, to sophisticated, to sweet!

DCWV doesn't sell direct so if you see something you like in the picture below, you can find it ~~~~~HERE~~~~~

I got these wonderful markers by winning a challenge over at

  Touch Twin Markers and More challenge blog.

I'm in love with them already! :)

Thanks to these wonderful companies for their very generous gifts!

I promise I will put them to good use!  :)

Hugs,

True ;)

Double DT Duty Today! A RRR Challenge and a CDS Blog Hop! :)

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Hi Everyone!
I have two cards to share with you today for a CDS blog hop and another for a Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge.

I will start with the hop.

It is a Clear Dollar Stamps blog hop with the theme "Lets Hear It For The Boys".

If you are here from Lori's ~ ClearlyiStamp blog, you are in the right place! If you just happened on to my blog, you will want to go back there and start at the beginning. You don't want to miss seeing or commenting on any of the girls projects because the more you comment, the greater your chances of winning one of the two $10.00 CDS gift certificates!

For my hop card, I used the "Sentimental Puppy" digi that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps.

What little boy wouldn't love a puppy card? :)

The designer papers are from DCWV - "Natural" matstack.

The pretty Copper Glitz ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

This is what my "Sentimental Puppy" set looks like. It's available for instant download for just $2.50!

My second card Is for the new Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings challenge that starts today. The theme is "Anything Goes" and it is co-sponsored by Inky Antics.

 I used Really Reasonable Ribbon's  - Red Gingham, Sunflower Swiss Dots Grosgrain, and Black Swiss Dots Grosgrain for the flower petals.

The flower centers and stems are from Inky Antic's "Marvelous Match Up's" clear stamp set.

The papers are Intense Yellow, Soot, and Simply Smooth White from Discount Card Stock.

That's my cards for today. I hope you will click on all of the links to the companies that I have featured products for and check them out. 

I would love to see you join the Really Reasonable Ribbons challenge (where you could win a fun prize from RRR or Inky Antics)  AND join us in the Clear Dollar Stamps Blog hop (where you could win one of 2 gift certificates)!

Your next stop on the hop is super talented friend Lisa's fun blog. I am sure she has something amazing to share with you! 

Please remember to comment before you go to increase your chances of winning one of the random prizes from Clear Dollar Stamps!

BTW...if you missed my post from yesterday because of all of the Blogger issues, please click HERE or scroll down for more fun stuff and chances for more prizes! :)

Hugs,

True :D

Showing An Old Photo Some Well Deserved Love Today! :)

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Hi Everyone!

Just a really quick post today to share a project and to wish you all a happy Good Friday! :)

Now, I'm not really known for scrapbook pages but every now and then, I'll be throwing one at ya. :)

Today I wanted to share this 12" x 12" layout that I did of my son Kurt and his best friend (at the time) Samantha. They grew up together and Sam lived to the ripe old age of about 14. They were friends for a long time. :) 

The puppy dog image I used is my "Sentimental Puppy" digi that is available @ Clear Dollar Stamps for just $2.50 for an instant download! 

The papers are from DCWV "Pets" stack.

The digi comes with lots of cute sentiments!

 Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

"Purrfect Day Kitty" Another of My Digi Illustartions

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Hi Everyone!

I had several of these "Purrfect Day" kitty digi images that I created for Clear Dollar Stamps colored up from when I tried, tried, and tried again for my latest Prismacolor and Gamsol video tutorial.

The video can be found HERE.

I popped in to see what was going on over @ SplitcoastStampers today and they had an adorable sketch for our inspiration. Since I already had the kitty colored, I used in and whipped my card up in a flash! :)

I love the effect that pencils and Gamsol give for coloring fur.

That pretty ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ Green Glitz.

The fabulous Emerald cardstock is from The Paper Temptress.

If you would like these images, they are available for instant download @ Clear Dollar Stamps for just $2.50!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Purrfect Day" digi
CS/PAPERS: DCWV, Paper Temptress, Paper Trey Ink
INK: ink jet printer, ColorBox cat's eyes
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard with rectangle and scalloped rectangle Nestabilities, SU oval and scalloped oval punches. sewing machine with green thread, Green Glitz ribbon, brads, Basic Grey - fancy brad, Scor-Pal. Scor-Tape, Prismacolor pencils, Diamond Glaze
COLORING: Prismacolor pencils with Gamsol
TECHNIQUES: Prismacolor pencils with Gamsol

Make a Beautiful Journal for Pennies!

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Looking for the "Coloring Techniques for Card Making" book blog hop?
Scroll down 1 post!

Hello All!

My project for today is taking advantage of the back to school specials that are going on right now. I picked up some composition books for a quarter a piece at our local Wal-mart store.

By adding some stash paper, some beautiful ribbon and some scor-tape, I created this!

The designer paper is from DCWV "Rustic" stack.

That beautiful ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. It is their Brown Wrinkled Ribbon.

Butterfly stamps and punch are by Martha Stewart.

I printed the word "JOURNAL" out with my printer.

If you missed my post yesterday about the special book I was a part of, please CLICK HERE.

Make sure and leave a comment on that post for a chance to win a copy of the book!

I would love a comment on what you think about my journal too before you go!  ;)

Hugs,

True :D

Another card made with my "A Cup Full of Happiness" stamp

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Hello again!

I thought I would share another card with you that I did using the stamp set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamp's July releases. It is called "A Cup Full of Happiness" and it comes with the image and lots of sentiments.

The one I showed you on Wednesday looked like my cat Nother (I know.... weird name). LOL! 

Today's card, I painted to look like my P-Diddy Kitty. Gotta show love evenly! ;)

This gorgeous ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's  "Peach Organza".

The Green Ice half pearls are also from RRR.

Card Recipe:

STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ "A Cup Full of Happiness"
CS/PAPERS: Paper Trey's~ Rustic Cream CS and DCWV's ~ Rustic stack
INK: Staz-On Jet Black
ACCENTS/TOOL: Peach Organza Ribbon and Kaiser "Ice Green" half pearls from Really Reasonable Ribbon, rose and leaf  from Wild Orchid crafts, sewing machine with green thread, UTEP, VersaMark refill, old paintbrush, heat gun,  water pen, Scor-tape, glue, double sided foam tape.
COLORING: Prismacolor watercolor pencils #'s WC2945, WC2929, WC2947.
TECHNIQUES: stamping, water coloring, sewing, embossing

Thanks again fro taking the time to come and visit my blog! Please take another second or two and leave a comment so I will know you were here!
 Hugs to you my friends,
True :D

Day #2 of CDS "sneak peeks"!

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Hello All!

It's day #2 of March sneak peeks!

Clear Dollar Stamps new release are truely awesome! You will want to check them all out!

This card is created with the new "Sassy & Fabulous" set that was illustrated by the my friend Kim Teasdale. There are lots of cute images with this set but I chose to use the purse. A girl can never have too many ya know!  ;)

The set will be available March 1st.

The purse was paperpieced. If you look close, you can see a small pattern in the teal.

Please check out what the other awesome "Sneak Peek" DT girls have to share with you this month, by clicking on their names below.

Angela

 Tricia

Cassie

Tori

Stacy

Candy

Laurie

Katie

Linda A.

Nancy

Sarah

Linda B.

Kim

Wendy

Shawne

Don't forget to stop by our "Fearless Leader" Lori's blog too!

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Sassy & Fabulous

CS/PAPERS: DCWV - Be Mine stack

INK: Staz On, Versa Magic - Oasis Green, and Malted Mauve

MARKERS: Sakura silver Gelly Roll pen

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Offray ribbon, Basic Grey's half pearls, sewing machine, thread, Crystal Effects, Martha Stewart - Scalloped border punch, Wizard, Scalloped circle Nestability, sewing machine, thread

COLORING: watercolors

TECHNIQUES: stamping, sewing, embossing, paper piecing

SPECIAL NOTES: (Teal on purse was paper pieced)

If you have not already signed up for

MY LATEST BLOG CANDY,

you have until Feb. 28th to get in on the chance!

I really appreciate you dropping by! Please pop a quick comment so I will know who took the time to visit!

Hugs,

True :D

Time for CDS January Sneeks! Lovin' Ladybugs

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Hello!!!!!

Glad you took a moment from your busy holiday schedule to come visit my blog!

This is day #1 for Clear Dollar Stamp's Sneak Peeks for January. There are so many cute cute cute stamp sets being released on the first. You won't want to miss any of the sneaks!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes!
Charisma Cardz - Anything but Christmas
Crafty Creations - No Rules
Lots To Do - Free Theme
Polka Doodle - Free Theme
If The Shoe Fits.... - Favorite Coloring Medium (mine is watercolors)

This darling set was illustrated by  the talented Shawne Arnold. It is called "Loving Ladybugs"

I think it would make a great set for Valentine's Day which is coming up on us pretty quickly!

BTW...you really NEED to go check out CDS "After Christmas Blow Out Sale" They have some AWESOME DEALS going on right now. I have already been shopping myself! LOL!

Please don't forget to check out the other awesome DT's blogs to see the beautiful creations they are offering. You can click on the names under "Our Clear Dollar Stamp Design Team" in my upper left hand sidebar to visit them all or click HERE to go to Laurie Wilson's blog. She is our illustrious DT Leader and always posts links to who is showing each set. She is way more organized then I and you can see her pretty wares while you're there!  :)

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Loving Ladybugs

CS/PAPERS: DCWV Shimmer Stack, Bazzill

INK: Staz-On Black, Color Box Cat's eye Pink Pastel

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard, Square and square scalloped nesties, "The Robin's Nest" dew drops in Orchid, Offray Purple dotted ribbon, Stickles- Lime Green and Lavender, Crystal Effects, sewing machine and green thread

COLORING: Prismacolor's watercolor pencils

TECHNIQUES: dry embossing , sewing, paper piercing

If you have not signed up for my latest blog candy....CLICK HERE!

Please check back later today and every day thru the end of the year for more sneak peeks.

As always, your comments are greatly appriciated!

Thanks again for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

My Christmas cards are "ALL WRAPPED UP" LOL! Flourishes ATC (FTTC47)

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Hello!

Hope you have your Christmas shopping "All Wrapped UP". LOL!

Mine is finally! I procrastinated soooo badly this year.

Over @ Flourishes, they are doing their  Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC47).

They ask that we make an ATC (Artist's Trading Card). They are cute little 21/2" by 31/2" cards that you can trade, use as gift tags, or mount to a card base to make a quick greeting card.

This will be my last Christmas project of the year so it is very fitting that I used their "All Wrapped Up" set.

I is a beautiful set with lots of pretty packages in all sizes. This card is tiny so I used one of the smallest stamps.

I stamped extra images of the packages so I could pop them then added some sparkle with my Stickles that I love soooo much! The green cardstock is Bazzil Canvas and the gold id from DCWV Metallic stack.

The image was stamped with Staz-On  black and the edges were colored with Colorbox Cats eye in Lipstick. The image was water colored. The ribbons were colored with a Sharpie Gold marker.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Stamp With Us - Christmas

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes!

Stamp Something - Holiday Somethings

Cupcake Craft - Celebrations

Hey...if you have not signed up for my latest blog candy...CLICK HERE to go sign up! Ends Jan. 16th.

Thanks again for stopping by!

I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas!

Hugs,

True :)

Prayer Card Set - CDS Day 3 of December Sneak Peeks

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Welcome to day # 3!

This pretty (if I do say so myself ;)...) set is done with the new Prayer Card stamp set from Clear Dollar Stamps.

This would make a very thoughtful gift for people in your church family, family, and friends.

I was lucky enough to have received a single prayer card form Lori of CDS and she had written on it when she prayed for me and what she prayed for and slipped it into a card. This would be an awesome way for you to show theos you care about that you have been thinking and praying for them.

Remember to check out the other CDS girls sneak peeks by clicking on their names in my upper left hand side bar. There are all GREAT...you won't want to miss them!

CARD RECIPE:

Clear Dollar Stamp's: "Prayer Card"

CARDSTOCK: Coordinations - tan and turquoise

DESIGNER PAPEER: Flair designs-"Amazing Grace" pack

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Color Box cat's Eyes - Chestnut and warm green, Versa Magic Dew Drop- Oasis Green

ACCESSORIES: Wizard, rectangle and scalloped rectangle Nestabilities, RibonFX-Aqua organza, Fashion Accessories -cross jewelry finding (from Wal-Mart

Glad you stopped by! Please be a sweetie and let me know what you think.

Also...don't forget to scroll down and see my other December peeks, if you have not been here in the last couple of days.

Hugs,

True :)

Frankie Frog Lunch Box Note - CDS Sneak Peek #2 for today

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Hello!

I interrupt this football game to post another sneak peek! LOL!

Meet Frankie the Frog. He is one of Clear Dollar Stamps December releases. Isn't he just adorable!?!

He would work great for just about anyone. Male/female young/old. This one will be going in a lunch bucket.

I love poping little notes in my guy's lunchbox every now and then...just because!

The inside sentiment is also a new release. Both will be available to purchase December 1st.

Remember, you can click on any picture to enlarge. :)

Don't forget to check out the other CDS girls sneak peeks by clicking on their names in my upper left hand side bar. There are all GREAT...you won't want to miss them!

CARD RECIPE:

Clear Dollar Stamp's: "Frankie Frog" and "You Make Me Smile"

CARDSTOCK: DCWV Shimmer stack green and orange

DESIGNER PAPEER: My Mind's Eye- Abby Lane - Lizard Eggs

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Color Box cat's eye- sienna

ACCESSORIES: Wizard, round and rounds scalloped Nestabilities, Green Stickles, Crystal Effects

 

Glad you stopped by! Please be a sweetie and let me know what you think.

Also...don't forget to scroll down and see my other December peeks, if you have not been here in the last couple of days.

Hugs,

True :)

Instant Latte' Gift- Can Cover - CDS Sneak Peak

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Hello again!

This is day #2 of Clear Dollar Stamp's December Sneak Peeks.

These are 2 more of CDS ridiculously low priced new stamps. They are "Chubby Chickadee" and "What a Tweet". They will be available Dec. 1st @ CDS.

I started with a can of instant latte' and in just a few minutes had a sweet little "Tweet" to give as a gift!

Remember, you can click on any picture to enlarge.

 

Don't forget to go check out all of the other Clear Dollar Stamps DT's blogs to see the awesome sneaks they have to share with you.

Just click on their names in my upper left hand sidebar.

CARD RECIPE:

Clear Dollar Stamps: "Chubby Chickadee" and "How Tweet"

CARDSTOCK: none

DESIGNER PAPEER: DCWV - The Crafty Stack

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Color Box cat's Eyes - Lipstick and Lime Green

ACCESSORIES: Wizard, Square and rectangle Nestabilities, Offray turquoise ribbon, Prismacolor watercolor pencils, a can of instant latte' mix

Thanks again for stopping by! You all are the reason I take the time to blog about my creations!

Please take a second and leave me a comment. ;)

Hugs,

True :)

Baby Gift Card...Card :) - Sneak Peek from CDS

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Hi again!

This is my second Clear Dollar Stamps sneak peak for the day.

This little gift card was done with 3 of the December releases...Baby face, baby bib, cute & cuddly.

They will be available December first and are very very inexpensive! Just wait until you see all of the cute stamps coming this month! You will want them all!  :)

Under the gift card is a blank spot for you to write in your sentament.

CARD RECIPE

ALL CDS USED: "Baby Face", "Baby Bib" and "Cute and Cuddly"

CARDSTOCK: DCWV Bassill - Irish Eyes and Salt

DESIGNER PAPEER: DCWV- "Nanna's Nursery" stack

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black

ACCESSORIES: Wizard, square and square scalloped Nestabilities, Prismacolor pencils, Offray ribbon - white, Martha Stewart - Doily scallop punch

 

Make sure and scroll down to see my earlier "peek"  ;)

Don't forget to check out the other fabulous DT's creations by clicking on the links under CDS Design Team in my upper left hand sidebar.

Thanks bunches!

Please leave a comment if you have a second or two

Another Clear Dollar Stamp Sneak Peek!

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Day 2 of Clear Dollar Stamp's November sneak peeks and I have another stamp set done by Shawne Arnold for CDS. It is Jolly & Joy. You can spell out both words with the cute images she has Incorporated into the set.
I used DCWV designer paper and Bazzill cardstocks.


I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Open Theme (anything goes)
ta da!
Paper Take Weekly Challenge - Spots and Stripes
Got 'em!
Daring Card Makers Challenge - "These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things"
Use at least 5 of your favorite things.
This one is easy!
My all time fave cardstock is Bazzill Dots.
My fave embellishment is ribbon.
My fave glitter glue is Stickles.
My fave time of the year is Christmas. (Christmas stamp)
My fave technique is sewing .
My fave color is green.
My fave size card base is 6" by 6"
My fave type of coloring is watercolor pencil,
My fave tool is my Wizard and Nesties.
My fave emotion....JOY!
That makes 10! :)
ABC Challenge - "G" is for Green
Lots o' green going on here!
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - All That Sparkles
I used a sparkly ribbon, added lots of Stickles to the image, and the striped DP is sugared.

Don't forget to check out the other DT's peek creations by clicking on their names in my left sidebar under "Our Clear Dollar Stamp Design Team".
If you missed my peek yesterday...scroll up one post. If you would like to sign up for my blog candy....scroll up 2! ;)
Hugs your way!
True :)