CardMaker Magazine Blog Metallic Inspirations Blog Hop

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Hi Everyone!

Welcome to another fun blog hop with the CardMaker magazine blog design team! We will all be sharing shinny, sparkly, metallic inspired cards with you today. 

If you are here from sweet Kimberly's blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened onto my blog, you will want to head back to the CardMaker blog where it all starts.

Brooke asked  us to create a card using anything that is metallic, sparkly and shinny. Now...to be completely honest, I created these cards awhile back for a magazine submission, but they didn't make the cut. 

I thought I would save this first card for a special occasion, and boy does it work for this one! They just don't get any more shinny than this! LOL! :)

I used UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) and metallic accents to create the look of a bar-b-que grill. What dad doesn't like a shinny new red BBQ? :)

The next card has been published on one of my past design team blogs, but never on mine. I thought as a bonus card today, I would post it here as well. It too is very shinny and sparkly with metallic accents.

Here's a closer look.

Before you go, if you love the CardMaker blog team girl's work, you won't want to miss out on the beautiful new 2013 CardMaker calendar. 

I am so blessed to have my cards included in this wonderful calendar along side of cards by Kimberly Crawford, Carolyn King, Colleen Schaan, Anya Schrier, and Michelle Woerner.
It's super high quality, glossy finished, comes with stunning photography, and has full instructions plus supply lists for every card included.
Why not order one for yourself and several for friends and family? They would make awesome Christmas gifts! :)

Thanks so much for dropping by today. 

Your next stop on the hop is back to the CardMaker blog, where I am sure Brooke will have something beautiful to share with you!  :)

Here are the links to the rest of the girls on the hop, just in case you hoped in somewhere in the middle  :) ...

Kimberly Crawford 

Carolyn King 

Colleen Schaan 

Anya Schrier 

Trudy Sjolander (you are here)
Glenda
Jeannie
Brooke Smith (CardMaker blog)

Hugs,

"Dad" Card Supply List:

Stampers Anonymous - #CMS5079 Mini Cirque Alpha stamps by: Tim Holtz 

Discount Cardstock - Posh Red Linen, Silver Foil, Posh True Black linen, and Brilliant White cardstock 

Ranger Industries - Perfect Medium, ultra thick embossing powder, silver embossing powder, black ink, and Heat It tool 

Spellbinders - M Bossabilities #EL-D03 Patchwork embossing folder and die cutting machine 

Crop-A-Dile Corner Comper 

Beacon - Fabri-tac glue 

Helmar - Zap Dots 

Silver gel pen

Wedding Card Supply List:

Fiskars- Just Married Quotes stamps 

Discount Card Stock - Pearlized Porcelain Scored Cards and Envelopes, Silver Posh, and Bazzill White Wedding Pack 

Ranger's -Perfect Medium 

Want2Scrap's - White Pearl Scalloped Hearts Nestabling and Self Adhesive White Pearls, Spellbinder's - Heart and Scalloped Heart Nestabilities, Wizard, Prima's -Symphony Blend Andanta White flower, Martha Stewart's - Butterfly Stamp and Punch, EK Success - Petite Flower Punch, Ranger Ink's - Studio White Acrylic Paint, Silver Super Fine Embossing Powder and Heat It Tool, Really Reasonable Ribbon's - White Sparkle Velvet Ribbon, Helmar's Craft Glue and Zap Dots 

Really Reasonable Ribbon and Hampton Art's "Choose HOPE" Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop

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Hello everyone and welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon and Hampton Art's "Choose Hope" Breast Cancer Awareness blog hop!

If you are here from the Hampton Art blog, you are in the right place! :)  If you just happened on to my blog, you will want to go back there and start from the beginning. You don't want to miss a thing.

The girls from both teams have created some awesome projects to share with you. No...you aren't wearing rose colored glasses...we are playin' in the pink! :)

Did you know that 1 out of every 8 women and 1 out of every 1000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their life time?

 I have many friends and family members who have had it. I have had several biopsies and have yearly mammograms myself because of family history. 

One of the best ways to increase your chances of survival is to do monthly self examinations. If you do not know how, or want to double check that you are doing them correctly, HERE is a link to clearly written instructions. mammograms are another wonderful tool for early detection. You can find lots of valuable information about prevention, detection, and treatments at BreastCancer(dot)Org.

For my first card, I used Hampton Art's darling little #KN2456 Think Pink stamp and ink pad set.

I stamped it with the accompanying pink ink pad, embossed it with clear embossing powder, then used a Copic Multi-liner pen to doodle some outlines, a sentiment, and a frame.

I thought the Two Scoops -Strawberry Shortcake cardstock from Discount Card Stock was a perfect match for that sweet image and ink. The rhinestones are #MW0165pink gems from Studio g.

The beautiful Tiny Sheer pink Minidots Organza is from Really Reasonable Ribbon and was tied with a Bow-easy.

Just for the fun of it, I created some matching sugar cookies. :)

I created another card in pink with Hampton Art's Outlines IC0158 "Wedding Bliss" cling set.

I wanted a soft image so I stamped it in #SO71036 Creamy Brown ColorBox Chalk, then colored it with watercolors. I added some Liquid Pearls to give the pearls on the cake some dimension.

I used the same Strawberry Shortcake cardstock as I did on the first card and added some Spearmint PopTone and Brilliant White, all from Discount Card Stock. The white is embossed with Tim Holtz's "Swirls" embossing folder.

The beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's - Fantasy Rose Diamond Satin.

Your next stop on the hop is Vivian's pretty blog. I bet she has something beautiful to share with you!

Make sure to leave a comment here and on all of the blogs along the way to increase your chances of winning a prize form either Really Reasonable Ribbon or Hampton Art.

You can see what the prizes are on the Really Reasonable Ribbon, and the Hampton Art blogs. (No need to check it out right now...you will be at both places along the way of the hop)

Thanks so much for hopping by.
Don't forget to squeeze those TaTas!

Another of my cards that was featured in CardMaker's September issue

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Hi Everyone!

This is my second post of the day sooo....

If you're looking for the Inky Antics "Our Crafty Spaces" blog hop, please scroll down. :)

CardMaker is featuring me again today on their Facebook page so I get to share another of my cards that made the September issue. :)

This is a Fall wedding card titled "Simple Elegance" and can be found on page 35. 

The call was for silhouette cards and they also needed some wedding cards so I combined the two. Who says silhouette cards have to be black and white? :)

For the card recipe, you'll have to check it out in the magazine.

Did you know they have an online version of CardMaker? 

It's really cool...you don't have to wait for the mail and you can see back issues and special features that are not in the paper version. I subscribe to both! :)

Hugs and happy crafting!

True :D

The Wedding Is Over....Craft Studio, HERE I COME!!!!! ;)

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Hi Everyone!

The wedding is over. It was beautiful! I will show some more pictures as I get them. Here are a few that I can show you now.

This is Mr and Mrs. Kurt Sjolander as they were walking out of the church.

Here they are getting into the limo to be driven to the Country Club for the reception.

Here is one Kurt and I. He came down with a stomach bug 2 days before the wedding, but was a trooper and carried on. I think he is very handsome...even when he's feeling punny.  :)

LOVE MY BABY!

I have not had many opportunities to get into my craft studio to do anything other then wedding stuff for the last several weeks. I loved helping with the wedding, and visiting with all of our friends and family, but it is nice that I can get back to my regular routine in a day or two. I have been neglecting my blog and feel like I am slacking with my design teams. 

I do have a house to get back in order, some tuxes to return, some decorations to deal with plus all of the keepsake stuff to pack up for the kids but after that...inky fingers, HERE I COME!!!!  :)

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

I'm Still Kickin"! ;)

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Hi everyone!

Just thought I would take a second to let you all know that I am still here.
We have been super busy with our son, Kurt, and Kristin, our future daughter-in-law's wedding, which is this Saturday. I just about have all of the crafty stuff done for it and am finishing off the last of the candy favors. Then we have to have a major house cleaning party to repair for all of the friends and family who will be coming to visit this weekend. I am getting really excited!

Here is a picture of my son and soon to be "daughter" at my niece Katie's wedding a few weeks ago.
Aren't they a sweet looking couple?  :)

Sorry I have been neglecting my blog the last several weeks but be on the look out for lots of wedding themed projects around the first week of July. 

I have had a ball helping make things for the kids special day but do look forward to getting back to my normal crafty ways. My paper, stamps, and ribbon are all calling my name!  ;)

Big hugs!

True :D

WOW! Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop Plus PSA Essentials and Discount Card Stock Guest DT's and...some prizes!

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Hi Everyone!

Grab a cuppa and sit back for awhile!

This is a long post but soooo worth the reading and surfing!

I have lots going on here today. 

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

I am also today's Guest Designer for PSA Essentials and the May Guest Designer for Discount Cardstock.

I hope all of the blog hoppers will also read on down and check out the companies I am guesting for too because they are awesome!!!! :) You could win some PSA or RRR goodies too!

For those of you who came because of the guest spots, we would love for you to join us in the RRRR blog hop!

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As we all know....Blogger has had some major issues the last couple of days. Although my post is up, not everyone on the hop has had a chance to get their's on so please come back later and hit the links that you miss. Much appreciated! :)
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Now....if you found your way here from Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings, you are in the right place!

If you just happened on to my blog, head on back there, because that it where it all starts! :)

You don't want to miss any of the awesome projects the girls have created for your viewing pleasure...or a chance at a great prize from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

My card today works for all of my assignments plus I needed a card for my nieces wedding! 

I sooo love it when everything falls together like this! :)

The beautiful ribbons are from Really Reasonable Ribbon's  May Ribbon Club set.

The drop dead gorgeous cardstock is Bronze, Mountain Rose, Jade Satin, and Jade Riccio, all from Discount Card Stock. I did some embossing which is always beautiful on these metallic papers.

The elegant sentiment stamp is from PSA Essentials "Mr. & Mrs." Peel and Stick stamp pack and the boarder stamp that I used gold embossing powder on, is from their "Whimsy Cakes" pack.

I thought the gold embossing tied the sentiment in with that pretty gold trimmed ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Here is an inside shot of the pretty papers, ribbon, and image.

PSA Stamp Camp will be doing a giveaway exclusively for my readers!

All you have to do is:

1)      Becoming a follower of PSA Stamp Camp blog

(while you are there, please check out all of the other projects I created for PSA that I haven't posted here yet, and leave me some love!)

2)       “Like” PSA Essentials on Facebook

Both actions are each an entry to win:  1 custom stamp, 1 Peel & Stick packs, 1 alignment tool, 1 ink. $80.00 retail value.

I would also LOVE it if you would follow my blog too! :)

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Next....you can head on over to the Discount Card Stock blog and look around a bit. They have some very nice projects that might just inspire you to get out your cardstock wish list! :)

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Now...back to the hop!

Bonnie will be giving away a Ribbon Monthly Club kit plus some other goodies to a random commenter so please make sure and comment on all of the girl's projects to increase your chances of winning!

Your next stop on the hop is Andrea's Creative Paper Trail. You're gonna love it! :)

I told you this would be a long post! Aren't ya glad you took my advice to grab a drink and set back and relax? :)

Thanks so much for dropping by today!

Hugs,

True :D

I'm The Guest Designer @ Discount Card Stock This Month! ~ Shower Invitation

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Hi everyone! 

I was asked to be the May Guest Designer over @ Discount Card Stock and today they featured my first project on their blog! :) I will have a project on there every Friday this month!

I was so excited to get complimentary box of pretty cardstock and start creating with it! They have so many colors and textures to choose from! I had no problem finding the perfect cardstock I needed for my son and future daughter-in-law's wedding colors!

This is a very simple and easy to make wedding shower invitation. Simple is what we all need when making multiples such as invitations...right? ;)

I designed the invitation in Word on my computer, printed it out on Discount Card Stock's - Brilliant White 110#, attached a pretty piece of ribbon and a sweet stamped wedding image then attached it to the softly colored Canary 67#, also from Discount Card Stock.

The ribbon is 3/8" Aqua Organza from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The wedding bells stamp and boarder is from PSA Essentials' "Mr. & Mrs." Peel and Stick pack.

(I am also guest designing for them this month so come back next Friday to see what else I have created with Discount Card Stock and PSA Essentials products and have a chance to win some great prizes! :)

CLICK HERE to see other projects I have done using Discount Card Stock's papers. ;)

I would so love it if you would head over to Discount Card Stock's blog and leave me some love there so they will know you came to visit. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy looking through their archives while you are there. They have some super nice projects for your inspiration. 

HERE is a link to their shop too. They have some beautiful cardstocks and supplies and at very reasonable prices! The shop is organized by paper type, colors, and other categories so it is extremely easy to find just what you need fast! :)

Thanks for dropping by! :)

Hugs,

True :D

Wedding Ensemble With Really Reasonable Ribbon

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Hi Everyone!

Today is the last day of a week full of inspirational wedding projects over @ Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings. You should really head over and check out all of the beautiful creations!

I have been ready for this event for quite some time. I made my son Kurt and future daughter-in-love Kristin's invitations and all 100 are just setting on the pool table waiting to be mailed 8 weeks prior to the wedding.

They chose Canary and Mermaid for their colors so of course the invitations had to match!  ;)

For this set, I used several Really Reasonable Ribbon ribbons.

The pretty ribbon on the invitation is Satin Grosgrain Double Band Teal. The ribbons on the favor are 1 1/4" White Silk and Satin With Grosgrain Edge Light Yellow. The RSVP's also have a piece of the yellow satin.

The White, Frosted Yellow, and  Intense Teal Cardstock are all available @ Discount Card Stock. 

The wording for the invitations and reply cards was done on my computer, then my dear sweet hubby and I added the floral stamping and heat embossing. (if you add 'em up....that was 600 individual stampings! Ugh!) The candy favor is done with a darling stamp from PSA Essentials from their "Mr. & Mrs. Peel & Stick set.

Jelly Belly's are Kristin's favorite candy so it is great that they have colors to match! :)

We also added about 600 pieces of bling!

Here is a peek @ The pool table. ;)

I have been a busy busy girl!  ;)

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D