Basic Grey, Ranger Ink, and My Creative Charms Guest Designer Projects Plus BLOG CANDY!!!

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Hi Everyone!

In my last post I told you about all of the goodies that Ranger Industries sent me to play with. Well...yesterday, I got a huge box of goodies from Basic Grey! Big thank you to Pheobs! :)

The product that Basic Grey sent is from their newest releases that won't even be on the shelves until October!

I feel soooo spoiled, but I like it! :)

You will notice that there are some duplicate products...well...they sent me some extra to give as blog candy! 

Make sure to read all the way down to the bottom to see how you could win some before it is even available to the general public! :)

The product they sent is for a special project I will be working on. Won't be able to talk about it until mid 2012! Uggh! :)  Anyhow...both Basic Grey and Ranger have sent way more then I will need for the project so I started creating with some of it right away! Might as well show them some love as a thank you.  Right? :)

My first project is done with their "Picadilly" collection. I am the guest designer over at the Creative Charms blog today and I love how well their -Amber Vintage Flower Buttons and Amber Gradient Gem Stickers coordinate with the gorgeous Picadilly papers.

I used to be a regular on the Creative Charms team so when Midori asked if I would like to be a guest designer this month, I jumped at the chance! I LOVE Creative Charms!

Remember, you can click on the pictures to enlarge for a closer look. :)

Included in the stuff that Ranger Ink sent me was some Perfect Perls Sunflower Sparkle Mist which I sprayed on the entire card, concentrating more on the floral grouping and embellishments. You will be able to see it shine better in the next photo.
 I also used some Monarch Orange and Vermilion Archival ink from their new colors to distress the edges of my papers and to stamp the sentiment.
The sentiment is from Verve's - Thankful Accents set and is stamped on part of a Tim Holtz- Mini Baroque Movers and Shapers Alterations Die that Ranger also sent me. :)
The card base is Bazill - Clover Leaf  Swiss Dots from Discount Card Stock.
The fabulously gorgeous  Moss Silk Ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
The large flower is from Prima and the pretty little roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

My next project is done with Basic Grey's "Little Black Dress" collection which will be on the shelves in October also. See how awesome Creative Charm's - Vintage Velvet Poppies go with it? I removed the white brad from the center of the larger one and replaced it with a Grey Vintage Pearl Brad. I also added a few Black Gradient Pearl Stickers to the label. The Black and Silver Dotted Leaves came in one of the past  Kit of the Month .

I used Ranger Ink's Coffee and Jet Black Archival Inks to distress the edges of the papers. The frame for the "Notes" is again the Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Mini Baroque Alterations Die from Ranger Ink. I can tell already that I am going to wear that thing out! :) The "Note" letters came for the Little Black Dress Collection. There are lots of fun embellishments in the set.
All of the pretty brown and black ribbons are from Really Reasonable Ribbon

OK...here is a peek at the blog candy that is up for grabs.

It is a Picadilly Page kit and I picked out some coordinating ribbon and embellishments from my precious stash. to send with it. You card makers can cut it up for cards too...I did! :)

 I borrowed a view of the other side from Basic Grey...

All you have to do for a chance to win is become a follower, if you aren't already, and comment on this post (or any new posts during the month of August).
You don't have to spread the word on your blogs but it sure would be sweet of you!
I will announce the winner on September 1st.
I will be giving other Basic Grey goodies away soon so why not follow now so you can see when I post the next give-aways? ;)

You should head on over to the Creative Charms blog and see my post there today. I have another card there that I did not show here. :)  Sneaky aren't I? :)

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

And the winner of my Wild Orchid Crafts + Extras Blog Candy is.....

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Theresa! :)

Congratulations! Please email me your snail mail addy. ;)

Theresa said:

Hello True, I just came upon your sight via some YouTube tutorials on coloring with PrismaColor Colored Pencils. I think I may have seen your tutorial on that darling crow somewhere else...don't remember. Your coloring is amazing. I think I was asbsent in kinder when they taught that skill, because I sure don't have it!!

I don't normally follow blogs for just their candy...and I certainly didn't today either. I am following and subscribing for your work. I do love these flowers though. I may just have to purchase some.

Thanks for the great tutorials...hope to see many many more.

Take Care,
Theresa (My Sassy Cards)

June 18, 2011 12:37 PM

  I would like to thank everyone who visited, commented and played along. You are all so very appreciated! I wish everyone could win!

Hope you all have a fun and crafty day!

Hugs,

True :D

Time For Another Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge!

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Hi Everyone!

Who doesn't love pink and brown?

It's one of my favorite color combos and that just happens to be the theme for Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings current challenge.

Way back when I first started stamping, I bought a bunch of Penney Black stamps and painted lots of duplicates of all of them. They have been setting in a craft drawer for years, unloved. I am going to try to start using them up, My coloring style has not changed a bit so you probably wouldn't have known that I colored this little guy 3 years ago if I didn't already tell ya! :)

I layered some fun Pink + Brown Chex ribbon over some Pink Diamond Satin, both from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The pretty papers are from Basic Grey's -"Porcelain" stack.

The cardstock is Brilliant White from Discount Card Stock.

The Gradient White Pearl Stickers are from Creative Charms.

The pretty rose and leaves are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I invite you to head over to the RRRR challenge blog and check out what the other girls have created for your inspiration. 

While you are there, make sure and sign up for the awesome blog candy that Bonnie has up for grabs! It's a huge haul! ;)

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

RRRR Challenge and My "Whiff of Spring" Card

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Hi Everyone!

Well...it's the first of the month but there will be no new challenge over @ Really Reasonable Ribbons Ramblings today. ;(

APRIL FOOLS!!!!!  

For today's "Use Dies or Punches + Ribbon" challenge, we have teamed up with "Whiff of Joy" and some of their awesome design team to create some sweet projects for you.

I chose to use the cute "Girl and Her Lamb" image.

I colored her with watercolors then used colored pencils to finish off her hair, and chalked in some clouds.

That beautiful Pink Satin Swiss Dot ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I LOVE this line of ribbon since I love coloring images to match. Notice the pink and white dots on her dress.

BTW...people are always commenting on my "perfect" bows. My trick is the "Bow-Easy" available @ Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The beautiful daffodils are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

The Gradient Pearl Stickers are from Creative Charms.

The papers are Bazzill Swiss Dots, K&Company's ~ Susan Winget "Spring Blossom" Specialty Paper Pad, and Fairway mica metallic. 

To meet the challenge requirements, I used Neastability dies to cut out the image and Stampin' Up's scalloped boarder punches.

I hope you will come on over to our Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings blog, see what the other girls have whipped up for you, and join in on the fun. You could win a prize from either Really Reasonable Ribbon or Whiff of Joy!!!!

BTW...you still have a few days left to apply for the RRRR design team!

Click HERE for the details! ;)

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Raise The Bar ~ "April Showers Bring May Flowers"

I used Flowers   ;)

If The Shoe Fits... ~ "SEW Crazy"

Fun With Shapes ~ "Easter"

Paper Sundeas ~ "Photo Inspiration"

Sentimental Sundays ~ "Cute and Cuddly"

Cupcake Inspiration ~ "Cupcake Photo Inspiration"

Color Create ~ "Pastels"

Aly's Sunday Sketch ~ "Happy Spring"

Pile It On ~ "Cutie Patootie"

Kaboodle Doodles ~ "Spring Has Sprung"

Creative Stamp Friends ~ "Spring"

The Pink Elephant ~ "Sketch"

A Spoon Full of Sugar ~ "Easter"

Charisma Cardz ~ "Bling and Sparkles"

Totally Paper Crafts ~ "Cute and Cuddly"

Southern  Girls ~ "Add and Animal" 

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Sentimental Flowers "Birthday Bud"

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Hi everyone! :)

Today's card is done with the "Sentimental Flowers" set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps. I might be a little biased since it is my drawing, but I find myself using this set again and again. It is just so versatile and sweet...if I say so myself. There are so many sentiments that it is great for many occasions. The SVG file that cuts out the parts on my Cricut make it super fast and easy too!

This is what the entire set looks like.

Download the "Sentimental Flowers Cuttin' Up"  SVG files for just $1.00! ;)

That jaw-droppingly-beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ Moss 1" Satin with Grosgrain Edge Ribbon.

Thanks so much for dropping by today! :)

Hugs,

True :D

Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Sentimental Flowers"
CS/PAPERS: TPT Heavenly White, My Mind's Eye -"Summer Song"
INK: Staz-On Jet Black
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Sentimental Flowers SVG, Cricut, RRR Green Satin ribbon, sewing machine with green thread, Beacon's ~ Fabri-tac glue, Score-Tape, foam tape, Ranger Perfect Pears, Diamond Glaze, Stickles in Lime Green, border punch, WOC Rose
COLORING: Watercolors

Welcome to Inky Antic's First Ever Blog Hop!

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Hi Everyone!

Welcome to Inky Antics 1st ever blog hop!

Inky Antics now has it's 1st official design team and we are celebrating by having a "bunny" hop.

If you came from Michelle's beautiful blog, you are in the right place!

If you just happened on to my blog, you will want to go back to Jackie's adorable Inky Antics blog where it all starts.

There are 7 stops on this hop. Make sure and leave some love on all of them for your chance to win one of 3  new release Easter Bunny clear stamp sets that Inky is giving away!

This bunny hop ends on Sunday 2/27/11 @ midnight Central time.

Jackie challenged us to think of different things we could have the "Givin' A Squeeze" bunny hold.

Mine is holding a daffodil! :)

The daffodil and leaves are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

The designer papers are form "The Best of K&Company" stack.

The image is popped in several places and watercolored.

The beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ Rose Shimmer Satin.

I colored the Gradient White Pearl Stickers from Creative Charms with a Copic to match.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Party Time Tuesdays ~ "Anything Goes"
Easy peasy!

Lil' Red Wagon ~ "Animals"
Check!

Paper Play ~ "Add Some Shine"
Shinny ribbon, pearls, and nose. ;)

Cute Card Thursday ~ "Shinny Happy cards"
Again....shinny ribbon, pearls, and nose. ;)

Charisma Cards ~ "Spring Has Sprung"
Nothing more "Springy" than a bunny holding a daffodil! :)

Your next stop on our bunny hop is the last...so head on back to Jackie's Inky Antics blog and let us know what you think! :)

But wait!!!!

Don't forget to leave some love here before ya go, so you can be entered in the draws!

Thanks for hopping by!

Hugs,

True :D

RRRR plus Sparkle n Sprinkle Blog Hop!

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Hi everyone!

So glad you hopped by today!

For this month's Really Reasonable Ribbon's blog hop, we are teaming up with Sparkle n Sprinkle so you will get to see some wonderful creations form both design teams.

If you just came from Julie W's beautiful blog, you are in the right place.

If you just happened on to my blog and would like to join us in the hop, please head on back to to Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings to start at the beginning.

 For my card today, I used Sparkle n Sprinkle's ~ "Carrot Bunny". He is also available in a darling set called "Star Bunnies". Yes...he's watercolored...y'all know that is my all time favorite coloring medium! :)

I used Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ Light Yellow Diamond Satin. 

You can also purchase it in their Pastel Diamond Satin assortment .

Or...sign up for their Ribbon of the Month Club and get it in your February assortment.

The cardstock is The Paper Temptress's ~ Heavenly White and Gold.

The designer paper is from My mind's Eye's ~ Summer Song stack.

The rose is from Wild Orchid Crafts.

The leaves are snipped off of Leaf Trim from RRRR.

Make sure and comment on all of the girls blogs to increase your chances of winning one of the super prizes that Really Reasonable Ribbon and Sparkle and Sprinkle have up for grabs!

OK...you are movin' on to Julie Z's awesome project....but before you go....don't forget to leave me some love! ;)

Big hugs!

True :D

More CDS Sneak Peeks! :)

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Welcome back to the second half of Clear Dollar Stamp's February Sneak Peeks!

I have 3 more projects to share with you today.

The first card is done with the "Flower Bunny" Feb. SOTM set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps. It is available starting tomorrow and it's free with a $50.00 purchase!

There will be a Flower Bunny" SVG file available for download tomorrow, but I actually made this sample before the SVG was done so I had to do tons of hand cutting to pop the bunny up so much! 

The SVG will cut on the Cricut in about 15 seconds where it took me about a half hour! 

Really cool new product feature from CDS!

The shape behind the bunny was cut with Clear Dollar Stamp's "Designer Labels Die" set.

That drop dead gorgeous ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's - Hydrangea Hand-dyed Silk.

The Roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

The pretty cardstock is: Juniper Berry, Amethyst, and Heavenly White from The Paper Temptress.

The Gradient Pearl Stickers and Gradient Gem Brads are from Creative Charms.

The next card was done using a sweet set illustrated by Lauri Wilson called "You're Eggs-traordinary".

I chose to make it a sugared egg by adding some clear Martha Stewart - Crystal Fine Glitter to the entire egg.

The designer paper is from "The Best of K&Company" stack.
The cardstock is Azalea and Spring Larch from The Paper Temptress.
The Gradient Gem Stickers and Gradient Pearl Stickers are from Creative Charms.
The yellow rose is from Wild Orchid Crafts.
The beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ White Satin.

My final peek is this bookmark that I created with the beautiful new "Scriptures of Hope" set illustrated by Lori McCroskey.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

I would love to hear which of today's peeks is your favorite!

Hugs,

True :D

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Bunny Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Flower Bunny February SOTM
CS/PAPERS: Basic Grey, Wild Raspberry, TPT - Juniper Berry, Heavenly White and Amethyst, plus a stash scrap
INK: Staz-On Jet Black, Versa magic- Oasis Green
ACCENTS/TOOLS: CDS Designer Labels, sewing machine with aqua and white thread, L-Em.com leaf punch, WOC Roses and stamens, RRR hand-dyed silk ribbon, Creative Charms half pearls, Score-Tape, foam tape, Jewel Brad, Diamond Glaze
COLORING: Watercolors
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Sugared Egg Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "You're Eggs-traordinary"
CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress~ Punch and Spring Larch, K&Company's ~ Best of...stack
INK: Staz-On ~ Jet Black, Color Box ~ Warm Green
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Diamond Glaze, Martha Stewart~ Crystal fine glitter, Wild Orchid Crafts, Ranger Liquid Pearls ~ Mint Green, Prima, and Imainisce flowers, Scor-Tape, Wizard and Scalloped Nestabilities, Pink Jewels stickers, White Pearl Stickers, Copics(to color pearls) White Satin Ribbon
COLORING: Watercolors
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Psalms Bookmark Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Scriptures of Hope
CS/PAPERS: PaperTrey Inc. and Flair Designs- Amazing Grace
INK: CDS Spring leaf, ColorBox- Cream Brown and Amber Clay
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Tassel, sewing machine with green thread. Wizard with Labels Nestabilities, score tape, Fabri-tac glue, foam tape

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