Time For a New Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge!!!!

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Hi Everyone!

A new challenge starts today over @ Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings.

The challenge is called "One For The Boys". If you are like me, you make 99% of your cards for girls/women and when you need a "guy" card, you have to rush to get one done. Why not join us in the challenge and make a card for a guy to have on hand for the next time you might need one? Or just get a jump on the next guy birthday you have coming up. Of course since it's a RRR challenge, you also have to use ribbon or like me, use trim. ;)

The trim I used is Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ 2 1/2" Lemongrass Jute and their 5/8" Natural Jute ribbon.

The fabulous papers are Brown Bag,  Heavenly White, and Green Crepe all from The Paper Temptress.

The twinkling sand is Sparkle n' Sprinkle's ~ Sparkling Sand embossing powder.

I colored this little guy with watercolors and had a bit of fun by coloring his hammock to look like a banana! :)

The sky was sponged with shimmering chalk. I used Stickles on the sun and in the water...which looks a little speckled in the photo but nice in real life. :)

The image is from Dustin Pike, this week's co-sponsor.

Come on over to the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings and take a peek at what our design team plus some special guests have whipped up for your inspiration.

If you join us, you could win some awesome ribbons or a gift certificate from our co-sponsor!

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Multi DT Post Cards

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Hi Everyone!

I am combining several design team posts into one so none of them get lost in the shuffle! :)

My first card is done with the latest digi that I designed for Clear Dollar Stamps.

The beautiful ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. It is their new "Light Green Satin with Grosgrain Edge".

That pretty Pink Vintage Pearl Brad is from Creative Charms.

I used "Spring Larch" and "Mountain Rose" cardstocks from The Paper Temptress.

My digi set is called "Purrfect Day" and available now for instant download. 

I hope you will head over to Lori's blog after you have checked out my second card to see the beautiful projects the other girls have created with this month's digi releases. :)

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My next card is a sample for the latest challenge over Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings.

It is being co-sponsored by I Brake For Stamps so I used one of their hilarious "Humorous Seniors" stamps.

I chose "Hovering Henrietta" since the challenge is "Spring Plus Rribbon". Looks like she is doing a little Spring cleaning to me. ;)

BTW...If you like this image, you should really go check out the rest of their "Humorous Seniors"! They are a hoot!

If you do....use the discount code SAVE10TRUE to receive a 10% discount off of your entire purchase!

The pretty ribbon is from the February Ribbon of the Month Club assortment  from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The Pink Vintage Jewel Brad is from Creative Charms.

The cradstocks are Fairway and Flame from The Paper Temptress.

Hope you will head on over to Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings and check out all of the great cards the RRRR girls and the IB4S girls have created for your inspiration!

Who knows....maybe we will inspire you to join in our challenge!

Something else that might inspire you are the prizes.

RRR is giving a $10.00 gift certificate and IB4S is giving away a $25.00 gift certificate so we will have 2 lucky winners!

Wowsers! :)

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

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"Purrfect Day" card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Purrfect Day digi
CS/PAPERS: K&Company's Super Pad stack, Paper Temptress' Heavenly White, Spring Larch, and Mountain Rose
INK: Laser Printer, Versa Magic's Oasis Green
ACCENTS/TOOLS: ribbon, Antique Pearl brad, sewing machine with pink and aqua thread, Wizard with square and scalloped square Nestablities, Diamond Glaze, Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape, double-sides foam tape.
COLORING: water colors
TECHNIQUES: digital stamp, sewing, watercoloring

"Love is the Ticket" Tag ~ IB4S

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Hi Everyone!

This is my second post for the day so please scroll down to see my CDS sneak peeks. ;)

I saw the beautiful "Love Coupon" stamp  from I Brake For Stamps and just had to have it!

I haven't made that many tags but my friend Karen has inspired me to dabble!

I Think this will make an awesome Valentine don't you?

Remember...if you go buy this stamp to use my discount code SAVE10TRUE to get 10% off of your entire order!  :)

The cardstock is Sparkle Noir and Wild Cherry from the Paper Temptress

The ribbon is Shimmer Red Satin from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and the black is a scrap that is no longer available.

The rose is from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Other elements are the metal label from Joanne's. The metal eyelet from Stampin' Up.

Glimmer Mist,

Christmas Red Stickles

black brads, heart brad.

Dew Drops

MS punch, sewing machine and thread and adhesives.

I just kind of threw things on it and it worked!

I think I'm getting hooked on tags! :)

Hope you like it!

Hugs,

True :D

Time for another Paper Take Weekly Challenge!

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Hi Everyone!

This week's sponsor @ Paper Take Weekly is The Paper Shelter. Now, I love to color, so I very seldom use pre-colored digis but their "Romantic Cupcakes" are so cute that I made an exception!

Our challenge is to use "Ribbons and Pearls"

My ribbon is the beautiful Fuchsia Shimmer Satin from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

And my pearls are the Vintage Pink Pearl brad and the Gradient Pink Pearl Stickers from Creative Charms.

This card also works perfectly as an example in Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings challenge which is "Hearts and Ribbons" sponsored by Creative Charms!

The beautiful paper is Heavenly White, Azalea, Amethyst, and Emerald from The Paper Temptress.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hope to see you in our challenge!

Hugs,

True :D

Clear Dollar Stamps BLOG HOP!!!!

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Hello and welcome to Clear Dollar Stamps' January Blog Hop. As you can see from the logo above, we will be having a hop monthly, showcasing some old and some new stamps that we pick from our favorite sets.

We have a team brimming with super talented ladies who just LOVE our Clear Dollar Stamps, so I hope you will join us the 3rd Sunday of every month to see what we have prepared for you.

If you came from Barb's beautiful blog, you're in the right place. 

If you just happened on to my blog, head on over and visit Lori @ Clearly iStamp to start at the beginning. You will want to comment on all of the blogs to increase your chances of winning a prize!

This month's hop theme is "New Beginnings". We can interpret it in any way we choose so I went with a new day. Isn't it great that though we may make mistakes, or have problems, that God gives us new days to start over fresh?  :)

I used the "Rooster Sunrise" set that I illustrated for CDS.

The Moss Twill Ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The Green Crepe cardstock is from The Paper Temptress.

The DP is "Butterfield" by Memory Box.

The sunflowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

If you have yet to see my post from yesterday, I hope you will scroll down and take a look. I have several cards that are done with my latest digi illustrations and a chance to win the digis just by commenting on that post!

Your next stop on the hop is sweet Cassie's blog. I am sure you are going to love what she has to show you!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Please remember to comment for a chance at winning the prize from Clear Dollar Stamps.

Lots of DT Cards today! RRRR Challenge and CDS Sneak Peeks, Plus Comment Candy!!!

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Hi Everyone!
Today is the sneaks for this month's digi releases at Clear Dollar Stamps and also time for a new challenge at Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings that is co-sponsored by another one of my teams, Creative Charms!

This is a very long post so please keep on scrollin'!  :)
Because I want to show that I am grateful that you came to visit and took the time to look at my long post today, I am offering one lucky commenter both the new "I Love You BeeCause" and the "Monkey Business" digis below!


My first card covers both design team obligations plus I used some other teams supplies.
Do I know how to work it or what?!? Tehehehe!

My first sample is done with my new "I Love You BeeCause" digi set.
The fabulous ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ January Ribbon of the Month set. It is packed with lots of beautiful Valentine themed ribbons and trims.
Our RRRR challenge this time is to use "Hearts and Ribbons".

The pretty Pink Vintage Jewel Brad is from Creative Charms.
The paper is The Paper Temptress's ~ Heavenly White.

This is everything you get on the digi. It is a very versatile set that can be used for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and just BeeCause all year long!

It is just $2.50 for an instant download!

My next card was done with my new "Monkey Business" digi.

The paper is The Paper Temptress's ~ Heavenly White and  Jelly Bean Green.
The pretty Sunflower Swiss Dots Grosgrain ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The digi comes with lots of fun images and is available for instant download now for just $3.00!

And now....I have some exciting news!

Starting with January's Clear Dollar Stamps release sets, CDS will be offering "Cuttin'Up SVG cut files to coordinate with the stamps!

I did this card using the "Heart Hugs" stamp that I illustrated, and the "Heart Hugs Cuttin' Up" SVG file with my Cricut. I am amazed at how fast and easy it was to cut! What would have taken about 5 minutes and been cut far from perfect, took about 10 seconds and the results are sa-weet!  ;)

This card also works for the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings "Use Hearts and Ribbon" challenge!

This amazing time saving cut file is available for just $1.00 for instant download!!!!

The pretty ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon's - January Ribbon of the Month kit.

The card base is Bazzill Swiss Dots, the DP is from K&Co's Super Pad stack and the pretty sparkly cardstocks are Cappuccino and  Bronze mica metallics from The Paper Temptress.

The little jewels on either side of the sentiment are Pink Gradient Gem Stickers from Creative Charms.

To get all the details about our new "Cuttin' Up" SVG files please visit Lori's Clearly iStamp blog.

Please visit Clearly iStamp to get links and see the amazing projects the other girls did with this month's digi releases!

Hope to see you all at the RRRR "Use Hearts and Ribbon" challenge!  :)

To be entered into the drawing for my new digi sets, just leave a quick comment and let me know which card is your favorite and why. No need to be a follower but I would appreciate it if you are so inclined!  :)
I will announce the winner Monday the 17th.

Thanks so much for dropping by!
BTW...comments are like heart hugs...so nice to receive! *wink* *wink*

Hugs,

True :D

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Card Recipe for Card #1:
CDS STAMPS USED: "I Love You BeeCause" digi
CS/PAPERS: Heavenly White, K&Co. Super Pad stack
INK: Inkjet printer
ACCENTS/TOOLS: I Kan Dee chalks, ribbon, Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots embossing folder, pink half pearls, Diamond Glaze, Stickles in Cotton Candy and Diamonds, Scor-Tape, double-sided foam tape, Scor-Pal
COLORING: watercolors
TECHNIQUES: watercolor, embossing, chalking, 3D, popping, tole'
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Card Recipe for Card #2:
CDS STAMPS USED: Monkey Business Digi
CS/PAPERS: My Mind's Eye ~ "Summer Song" stack, Paper Temptress ~ "Heavenly White" and "Jelly Bean Green"
INK: ink jet printer, Color Box ~ Olive Pastel
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard and square Nestabilities, Diamond Glaze, Grosgrain dot yellow ribbon, Scor-Tape, Scor-Pal, Black Micron Pigma Pen, Double-sided foam tape, micro scissors, Eye Candie chalks
COLORING: Watercolors
TECHNIQUES: watercoloring, chalking, 3D, Tole'
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Card Recipe for card #3:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Heart Hugs"
CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress, K&Co Super Pad stack, Bazil Swiss Dots
INK: Staz-On Jet, Black, Versa-Magic Oasis Green and Malted Mauve
ACCENTS/TOOLS: CDS "Tabs and Tags" die set, Wizard, oval and scalloped oval Nestabilities, Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape, double-sided Foam tape, Pink Gradient Jewel stickers, Pink with white dots satin ribbon, sewing machine with pink and teal thread, teal and pink glitter glue, Diamond Glaze, white Gel pen, Cricut with "Heart Hugs" SVG file from Clear Dollar Stamps
COLORING: watercolors
TECHNIQUES: watercoloring, SVG cutting, sewing, popping, 3D, Tole', Paper Piecing.

"Hang In There! :)

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Hello!

I broke out with some pink rubber for today's card.

I used I Brake For Stamps' "Laundry". Isn't it cute? I know...I should be doing cold and frosty cards. Wrong! I do as I please and felt like something bright and warm! :)

I stamped the image on 5 different micro pattered papers form K and Company's ~ Super Pad stack then added some shading, cut them out and glued them to the image that I stamped on the white paper. It was a lot of cutting but I like the effect!

I made my own sentiment in PhotoShop.

I used bits and pieces of bright assorted ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The cardstocks are: Heavenly White, Fairway, Punch, Flame, and Gold, all from The Paper Temptress.

I chalked the sky with I Kan Dee chalks and painted the grass with watercolors. The embossing in the background was done with Tim Holtz "Swirls" folder and around the sentiment I used my Scor-Pal and Scor-Bug.

I am entering this card in The Secret Crafter Saturday ~ "Tons of Texture" challenge

Thanks again for dropping by:

Sure would love some comments if ya don't mind!  :)

Hugs,

True :D

It's Time For Another Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop and I'm Gettin' Inky With It! :)

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Hello All!

It is the 13th of the month which means that it is time for another fun Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings blog hop!

If you came from Cheryl's sweet blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened on to the hop here, you will want to start back at the beginning at RRR design team blog.

For the hop today, I used a ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon's - January Ribbon of the Month Club package. Bonnie picked out lots of pretty Valentine themed beauties in this set.  :)

The card base is Bazzill Swiss Dots, the DP is from K&Co's Super Pad stack and the pretty sparkly cardstocks are Cappuccino and  Bronze mica metallics from The Paper Temptress.

The beautiful Vintage Pearl Brad is from Creative Charms.

 The adorable image is from Inky Antics (my newest design team) and it's called "Fido and; Fluffy's Heart" and the sentiment is "Consider Yourself".

Your next stop on the hop is the wonderful Tilly's blog.  ;).

Remember to leave a comment on all of the hop blogs for your chance to win some beautiful ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Consider yourself hugged!

True :D

Digis for Katie~Please Help a Crafty Friend!

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Hi Everyone!

Today I am sharing about my friend Katie Renz. She is a young wife and mother of 3 adorable boys, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. She is such a sweet soul and is loved by many. Some of her crafty friends have gotten together to help raise funds for her and her family to offset some of their medical expenses and to let them have some fun family time together.

Firstly, let me show you my card for Katie then I hope you will scroll to the bottom to see how you can help, while getting some awesome digis for yourself.

I illustrated the stamp set that this card was made with especially for Katie with this card in mind.

The image was watercolored and chalked.

The paper is White Diamond from The Paper Temptress.

The pretty ribbon is Sheer Woven Rosettes from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The Pink Gradient Pearl Stickers are from Creative Charms.

The roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Here is the entire set that I designed for Katie.

Now for the some of details about how you can help. 

Katie's friend Jak came up with the awesome idea for some of Katie's Illustrator friends to each create a stamp set to donate for Katie's cause. Some people who don't really even know her offered up some too, out of the kindness of their hearts.

Jak has decided to bundle all 16 of them together and sell them for just $23!!!

I told my friend Patricia from The Paper Temptress about it and she wants to help too. Everyone who buys the set gets entered into a drawing for lots of beautiful paper packs!

If you would like to know more about Katie and her new journey, she has been eloquently sharing on her blog.

To go see all of the beautiful digi sets and get the details, visit Jak's blog.


I am entering this card in lots of challenges in hopes of spreading the word that much more. Here are the ones I have entered:

Sentimental Sundays ~ "Anything With Wings"

Aly's  Sunday ~ "Things With Wings"

The Crazy Challenge ~ "Animals"

My Time To Craft ~ "Up in The Air"

Paper Play ~ "Clean and Simple"

Stamp Something ~ "Digi Days"

Cupcake Craft ~ "Something New" (the digi I created for Katie is new and the card is for the new journey she is faced with)

Stamp Scrap and Doodle ~ "New Beginnings" (the digi I created for Katie is new and the card is for the new journey she is faced with)

Mark's Finest Papers ~ "Embossing"

Secret Crafter ~ "Tons of Texture"

Rainbow Lady ~ "It's All New to Me" (the digi I created for Katie is new and the card is for the new journey she is faced with)

Stampin' B's ~ "An Old Favorite Plus Something New" (The old favorite is the White Diamond paper. The new is the image I created for Katie)

CES ~ "All Creatures Great and Small

I would love a quick comment before you go so I will know how many people are headed over to help our Katie.

Big hugs,

True :D

I am so excited!

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My "Dainty Fairy" card made the top 3 list at Aly's Sunday Challenge!

There were 364 entries!  *big cheesy grin*

See Aly's post HERE.

See my original "Dainty Fairy" post HERE.

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

"Strip Quilt" Card Set

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Hello Everyone!

Today I wanted to share a set of cards that I made in a strip quilt kind of style. They were a lot of work but fun to do!

I used the "Mini Flower Background" stamp from I Brake For Stamps.

The papers are Vista, Fairway, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Mountain Rose, and Antique Gold, in text and cardstock weight, all from The Paper Temptress.
The beautiful ribbons are from the "Shimmer Satin Assortment" from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
The roses in the center of the bows are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

First, I stamped the scraps of assorted papers in VersaMark ink then sprinkled with gold embossing powder and heat set. Then I colored in the leaves and flowers, cut into strips, glued the strips to a piece of cardstock, cut and positioned on the card. I think the results are pretty cool. ;)

I hand drew the sentiments and embossed them as well as the edges of the "quilt".

Thanks so much for dropping by!

I would love to here what you think!

BTW...if you have not entered my comment cand to win one of the Annie's Attic "Coloring Techniques For Card Making" books, CLICK HERE!  :)

Hugs,

True :D

PTW challenge sample and a card for my sick friend Katie

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Hi Everyone!

I have 2 cards to share with you today.

The first is my sample card for the Paper Take Weekly's "Anything Goes" challenge with the option of adding lace. I didn't add lace because I forgot but it was an "option" after all so I am good! ;)

I guess I have been under a rock because this is my very first "Lili Of The Valley" card. I have always loved seeing what others create with their pretty images but am usually so busy creating with my design team images, that I seldom use non-design team stuff. Since LOTV is sponsoring PTW this week...I got to play! :)

 The image is called "Best Friends" and it is one of LOTV's newest releases. It is watercolored.

The papers are Heavenly White, and Amethyst Mica Metallic from The Paper Temptress.

The beautiful ribbon is Turquoise Satin Shimmer from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The jewels are Clear Gradient Gem Stickers from Creative Charms that I colored with Copic markers to match my paper and ribbons.

The pretty roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I am entering this card in the Lili Of The Valley "New Beginnings" challenge. My new thing is that pretty image and the fact that I am new to using LOTV stamps!  ;)
I am also entering it in the following challenges:
My Time To Craft ~ "Brand Spankin' New"

Paper Sundaes ~ "Something New"

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday ~ "Use Flowers"

Stamp Something ~ "With Glitter"

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ "New Beginnings"

Tuesday Throwdown  ~ "Add Embossing"

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My second card is for my sweet friend Katie, a young mother, wife, and fellow design team sister, who  has just recently been diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. Her friends in the Clear Dollar Stamps team have started a card drive for her. Please visit the Clearly iStamp blog to view some of our cards for her, leave her an encouraging message, and to see how you can join us in letting her know that she is loved and supported by many.

Funny...I made these cards over a week apart and didn't realize until I loaded the picture on this page that I used the exact same papers, ribbon, and a WOC's flower on this one too! I didn't even think about them posting on the same day. Guess you know what my fave supplies de'jour  were! LOL!

The image is from Clear Dollar Stamps ~ "Every Day Jar-Gon" set.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

One of my "New Years" resolutions is to leave more comments on my friend's blogs.

Hope it's one of yours too! *hint* *hint*  ;)

Hugs,

True :D

20 Days of Holiday Sharing @ 2 Peas Guest Designer Project

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Hi Everyone!

Today's project was chosen as one of the "20 Days of Holiday Sharing" projects over @ 2 Peas In a Bucket.

I am honored to be the "Featured Guest Designer" today!  ;)

I made this wine bottle tag for a hostess gift. One of my aunts holds an annual Christmas party for our extended family and we always try to take a little something for her and my uncle.

This year, I decorated a bottle of my favorite wine with foil wrapping paper and a handmade tag.

 Yummy wine but it made a much nicer presentation with the wrapping! :)

The cardstock is Heavenly White, Smooth Silver Lustre, and Pearl Black Glossy from the Paper Temptress.

The beautiful ribbons are Royal Blue Shimmer,White Diamond Satin, and Silver Snowflake Grosgrain from Really reasonable Ribbon.

The stamp is from the "Forest of Trees" set @ Flourishes.

Head on over to Two Peas and check out the other holiday projects!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Hugs,

True :D

Breaking Out an Oldie But Goody Stamp

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Hi Everyone!

Today I am playing along with a couple of challenges over @ Split Coast Stampers plus a few others.

Today's "Free For All" F4A43 challenge is "Christmas Break". We were asked to take a break from Christmas cards and create a birthday card....GLADLY!  ;)

Yesterday's "Ways to Use It" WT301 is "All That Glitters" and we were simply asked to use glitter on our project.

I broke out with one of my favorite Penney Black birthday stamps from the "Critter Party" set. I know it has been around for awhile but I think it is sweet and timeless. I used watercolors on the image and popped 2 of the mice and the cupcake for some dimension.

The designer papers are Basic Grey's - "Sugar Rush".

The Cardstock is The Paper Temptress's - Heavenly White and Amethyst Mica Metallic.

That cute little flower that adds just the right pop to my bow is a small flat mulberry flower from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
Creative Card Crew ~ "Anything Goes"
Fun With Shapes and More ~ "Scalloped"

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 Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D