Paper Napkin ATC

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Hi Everyone!

While I was at CHA, I saw an awesome demo done with paper napkins. My friend Ally Gower also inspires me with her napkin work. I decided to give it a go myself.

I found some awesome paper napkins at Hallmark just last night and decided to put them to use.

Over at Split Coast Stampers today, the IC324 challenge is inspired by a site called Creative Wallcovering.

Just so happens I had the perfect napkins!

I have only done a few ATCs but thought I would do one today. Here it is...

And here is the inspiration photo from Split Coast Stampers challenge...

Pretty close right? :)

You can see the napkin I used in this photo along with Helmar Decoupage which I used to adhere it to my chipboard.

I used 2 different Tim Holtz-Stampers Antonymous sets.

A stamp from the #CMS075 Ultimate Grunge set was used to stamp the checkerboard around the edges. I did it in Ranger Perfect Medium then dusted it with #664 Super Bronze - Perfect Pearls powder.

I used a stamp from the #CMS110 "Stuff To Say" set. I stamped it with Ranger's Archival Jet Black then heat embossed it with Ranger's clear embossing powder.

I embellished it with one of Tim Holtz's Idea-ology photo corners, a pretty Prima flower and Want2Scrap's -Black swirl rhinestones.

I would love to know what you think of my ATC!

"Celebrate Cupcake!"- And a Video of My English Bulldog Chasing Deer

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Hi Everyone! 

I have a super quick card and a super quick post.

Today's Featured Stamper over @ Split Coast Stampers is Peggy McCurry.

She has an amazing gallery!

I decided to CASE one of her more simple cards.

Here is mine...

...and here is her card that I CASED.

Very seldom do I ever make a 1 layer card, but I have to admit, it was fun! It took less then 10 minutes too! :)

I used Discount Card Stock's Brilliant White, Really Reasonable Ribbon's Wild Rose Grosgrain ribbon, and  Inkadinkado's Happy Birthday Cupcake stamp set.

I thought I would also share a video of my fur baby Zoey chasing a deer. It's one of her favorite things to do this time of year!

Watch in the video when I'm asking her if she needs to potty. I knew she was wanting to chase deer because she wiggles her back feet when she's excited. ;)

She can run super fast for a few yards but she's a little fat girl, so she runs out of steam really fast. :)

Thanks for dropping by today!

Hugs,

True :D

"Pixelled" Helmar ZapDots card

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Hi Everyone!

Today I played along with the girls in Split Coast Stampers F4A91 "Pixellated" challenge. We were asked to use multiple squares on our card to create the look of pixels. While everyone else was using paper or paint,  I knew exactly what I wanted to use for my squares....Helmar ZapDots! :)

I thought I would show you really quick how simple my card was to make. I think I might have created a new technique. :) I haven't seen it anywhere at least. 

I used small black Helmar ZapDots and some Ranger Ink's Perfect Pearls Pigment Powders.

I simply removed the paper backing from one row of the ZapDots then with a soft paint brush, just rubbed my first color into the sticky.

Then I did the same with a couple more rows and my second color of Perfect Pearls.

I cut a 3" card base and a 2 1/2" square out of Black cardstock from Discount Card Stock.

I stamped a fun Studio g sentiment with Ranger Ink's Snow Cap then added some white embossing powder and heat set it.

I then used some craft tweezers to place the "pixels" on the square around the sentiment.

I then cut a square of Brilliant White cardstock just a tad bigger then my black square and attached it with Helmar's 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. I added some Turquoise and Black Knotted Cord from Really Reasonable Ribbon, then attached it to my card base with more black Helmar ZapDots.

It was super fun using my Helmar ZapDots for decoration instead of hiding them under layers of paper!

Hope you will give this technique a try!

I would love to hear what you think about my project!
To get a closer look at, or to purchase the products I used, please click on the links below. :)

If you have a little spare time, I highly recommend that you check out Helmar's blog and "Like" them on their Facebook page. There is going to be TON'S of inspiration from the new Helmar Hotties!

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Super Quick and Easy Fall "Thank You" Card

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Hello Everyone!

I made a quick and simple card to play along with the girls in today's "Ways To Use It" #WT346 challenge over at Split Coast Stampers. We were simply asked to use leaves.

Here is my card...

 I bought these fun sparkly leaves from the Fall department at Hobby Lobby awhile back without even knowing what I was going to do with them. I just bought them because they were pretty! As soon as I saw today's challenge, a light bulb went off!

The corrugated cardboard was salvaged from some packaging material hubby was just going to throw away! *GASP!*

The cardstock is Wheat from Discount Card Stock and the pretty Brown Glitz ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamps "Heartfelt Sentiments" set.

See the links below for other products used on this card.

This was a super quick and easy card to make but I think it turned out kind of nice! :)

Playin' With Pyrus on a SCS Sketch Challenge Card

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Hi Everyone!

Once again, I have lots of projects I should be working on but stopped to play along with the girls @ Split Coast Stampers CS349 challenge. 

It's a quick and simple card but I love how it turned out!

Here is the sketch that we were asked to follow.

Please check out the links below to see the products I used on this card. ;)

Thanks and hugs,

True :D

Pyrus 6x6 from Basic Grey	Oatmeal Hopsack from Discount Card Stock	Variegated Moss Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon	Heartfelt Sentiments from Clear Dollar Stamps	3/4" Circle Punch from EK Success	Archival Inks by Ranger
Large Daisy Punch from Fiskars	Rose Leaf Punch from Martha Stewart	Clear Embossing Powder by Ranger	Heat It Tool by Ranger	Fiskars Paper Trimmer	Titanium Micro Sissors from Fiskars
Helmar Craft Glue	Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

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The Winner of My Basic Grey Candy and a Quick & Fun Card! :)

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Hi Everyone!

I checked in on the girls at Split Coast Stampers girls this morning and they have a fun "Crossing Strips" challenge going where they want us to use strips of paper. I had the wonderfully vibrant Indy Bloom  from Basic Grey already out on my work table for a top secret project  ;) so I decided to used some of it for my strips.

 I also punched the flowers from it. It's a very simple card but sometimes those are the funnest! :)
I inked all of the edges and stamped the sentiment with Ranger Ink's - Monarch Orange and Aqua Marine Archival Ink Pads.
The brad is from my stash. I know it's Basic Grey from a while back but can't remember the collection. ;(
The pretty Mauve Satin ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
The card base is Brilliant White from Discount Card Stock.
The shinny Sage Green Pearl is from Want2Scrap.

OK....on to the fun part!

The winner of my Picadilly Page Kit and extra goodies is......

  

Alison! :)

Alison, please email me with your snail mail address so I can get this headed your way.

Thanks again to Basic Grey for sending me extra goodies to give as blog candy! :)

I wish you all could have won because I truly appreciate everyone who drops by and leaves a comment.

Basic Grey also sent me a Picadilly Card Kit to give away so look for that one soon! :)

Thanks for dropping by!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

True :D

Perfect Pearls Sympathy Card

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Hi Everyone!

As usual, I'm super busy today but when I saw this morning's Free For All challenge #F4A788- "Embossing Central" over @ Split Coast Stampsers, I just had to take a break and play along! They asked us to use an embossing folder as our focal point.

Ranger Ink sent me a bunch of goodies last week and included in the package were some Perfect Pearls Pigment kits. I thought this would be the perfect time to try them out!

I have to say....I LOVE "EM!!!!!

It sure added a touch of elegance to what would have been a very plain card.

Here's another shot I took just as the sun was coming up. I couldn't decide which picture I like best so I'm posting them both! :)

The cardstock is Kraft from Discount Card Stock. I added a tiny piece of the "hoarded" cardboard that I scavenged from a fire pit bowl package (see yesterday's post). Hubby thought I was crazy so I can't wait to show him this card!

I used Provo Crafts "Leafy Branch" folder.

The stunning ribbon is from  Really Reasonable Ribbon. It is their Sheer Ruffle Edge Gold and Old Gold Organza. (Using this beautiful ribbon over a piece of trash cardboard somehow felt wrong!) I twisted the organza before I placed in over the other ribbon and really like the look. ;)

I distressed the edges of the paper and stamped sentiment with Ranger Inks Coffee Archival Ink.

The sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamp's- Heartfelt Sentiments set.

BTW...if you haven't signed up for my latest blog candy, CLICK HERE! :)

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Now back to work I go! ;)

Big hugs!

True :D

A CAS Card Done With My Freebie Paper ~ Come Get Yours! :)

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Hi Everyone!

Yesterday I posted a freebie digi paper that I created just for my followers as a thank you gesture.

Today over at Split Coast Stampers, The Friday Free For All Challenge is CAS (Clean And Simple).

It doesn't get much simpler then using the paper I created!. I already "inked" the edges of the paper digitally and sized it for both 6" x 6" and 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" cards.  All I did was print out the smaller size paper, trim it, stamp a nice sentiment, and add a flower and ribbon. I am guessing the card took about 5 minutes to make!

I chose to design my first freebie with lots of assorted colors so it could be paired up with many colors of cardstock or embellishments.

Here is my card....

I think it looks great with that orange Prima flower and the pretty Apple Shimmer Satin ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamps' - "Heartfelt Sentiment" set.

Both the card base and my "designer paper" are done with Discount Card Stock's - Brilliant White.

If you would like to have my "freebie" digi paper, just become a follower (if you aren't already), leave a comment below, and email me HERE.

See the paper HERE on yesterday's post. :)

Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by again today!

Hugs,

True :)

Playin' Along With The Girls @ SCS With My "Garden Of Life" digi and Paper Set

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Hi Everyone!

The girls over at Split Coast Stampers are doing an "Altered Ribbon" " Ways To Use It" challenge today and you all know how much I LOVE ribbon. I just had to play along!

My card is done with my "Pre-colored Garden Of Life digi" that is available over @ Clear Dollar Stamps.

I had a lot of fun creating this colored version with matching papers. I hope you will all check it out!  :)

It is just $3.50!

 It's also available in black and white for just $2.50!

To qualify for the challenge, I altered some pretty Grosgrain Edged White Satin Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon, by coloring the grosgrain edge with my G24 Copic marker and then I stamped the  sentiment directly on it. The sentiment is from CDS - "Heartfelt Sentiments" clear set.

The layout is from yesterday's SCS sketch challenge so I can play with those girls too!

The pretty cardstock is Brilliant White (that is what I printed my paper and flower on) and Cyclamen Cascda both from Discount Card Stock.

Thanks for dropping by today my friends!

Hugs,

True :D

A Cake Inspired ATC

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Hi Everyone!

Just a quick post here today.

I woke up @ 4:30 this morning with an agenda. Playing along with the girls @ Split Coast Stampers "Inspiration Challenge" was not part of it, even though I so love to play with them!

I thought I would just set down and take a peek at today's challenge while I drank my morning coffee. Big mistake! Busy or not, I had to play along! The inspiration was a wonderful cake decorator's blog called "Maggie Austin Cake". I decorate cakes also and was so inspired by her creations that I decided to play along.

I did do an ATC because of course the cake I chose was very labor intensive and would have taken way too long on a full size card. I can only imagine how much time it took Maggie to make her cake! 

BTW...I checked out her pricing and her cakes START @ $10.00 per serving! I want to make cakes like Maggie! I guess I would also need her customer base too though!  :)

Here is my ATC...

Here is the inspiration cake I chose...

I simply drew the image on by hand with a pencil, colored it with metallic watercolors, then darkened the lines with a black Copic pen.

The papers are Discount Card Stock's - Brilliant White and Black Posh.

Thanks for droppin' in!

Have a great weekend!

Hugs,

True :D