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

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop and a Multi Design Team Card! ;)

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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 some ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon's - December Ribbon of the Month Club package. Bonnie picked out lots of pretty browns that remind us of hot cocoa.  :)

 The beautiful image is I Brake For Stamp's - "Well and Roses".


Remember...if you would like this image or any others from I Brake For Stamps, be sure and use the discount code SAVE10TRUE to save 10% off of your entire purchase!  ;)


The papers are from The Paper Temptress and are:
Rose Quartz Mica Metallic,
Jellybean Green 
and Hot Fudge.

The sweet pink gradient pearl stickers in the corners, are from Creative Charms.

The stunningly beautiful flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

The inside of the card reads "Wishing You Well!". 

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 a "December Ribbon of the Month" package!
You will also want to sign up for RRR's Christmas blog candy give away. Lots and lots of goodies from our sweet Bonnie!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs your way!

True :D

My decorated Candle for Really Reasonable Ribbon's "Anything But a Card" Challenge.

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Hello Everyone!

Today starts a new challenge over at Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings blog.

This time we want you to show us your non card skills. ;)

We are doing a Winter theme with ribbon, but it has to be "Anything But a Card". How fun is that!?!

My project is this pillar candle that I just wrapped with foil paper, and embellished with ribbon flowers and pearls....oh my. ;).

The beautiful ribbons are Silver Shimmer Satin and Silver Sparkling Velvet from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The beautiful Hellebore flowers, white hat pin, holly leaves, and pearl stamens, are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I colored the white stamens with my Copic marker and sponged the tips of some of the flowers, to match the paper color, then added some Martha Stewart punch snowflakes.

Hope you will come join us in the challenge. You could win one of 2 gift certificates!

For all of the details and inspiration from the rest of the team, head on over to Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings.

I would love a quick comment so I will know you were here! :)

Thanks and hugs,

True :D

PS...My friend Karen has some blog candy up for grabs over on her blog "Creative Yearnings". Why not go check it out?  ;)

And the winner of the Wild Orchid Crafts blog candy is....

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Hi Everyone!

I had Paul from Wild Orchid Crafts, pick a number between 1 and 79 (the number of entries I had for the candy) and he picked 32. That means the lucky winner of these beautiful flowers is.....

Julye!

Julye wrote:

"What a super cute card and love that leaf vine too. Hope you have a fab birthday on the 17th though I think you should start celebrating now and what fab candy thanks to wild orchid from me too for the chance to win such pretties."

Thanks to Julye and everyone else who took the time to stop and comment! You are all very appreciated! Your comments are what makes blogging worthwhile.

Keep checking back...you know how I like to give goodies away! You might be the next winner! 

I would also like to extend a special THANK YOU to Paul and Siri for so generously asking if they could sponsor my blog with their beautiful flowers.

If you have not been to the Wild Orchid Crafts shop, you really should visit. There are so many gorgeous flowers to choose from! 

I just placed another order myself and can't wait for it to get here!  :)

Have a great day friends!

Hugs,

True :D

Blog Candy Sponsored by: Wild Orchid Crafts!!!! A new card too! ;)

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THIS CANDY IS NOW CLOSED.

Happy Friday Everyone!

Do you ever get that feeling you're being watched?

I got an email from Paul of Wild Orchid Crafts and he said that he and his wife Siri had been following my blog for about 3 months now! No...I didn't really have a feeling of being watched but now that I know they have been watching..I feel honored!

Speaking of feeling honored...they even put my blinky on the shop's sidebar!!!
They asked if they could sponsor my blog with some Wild Orchid Crafts goodies. Well heck yah!!! Who in their right mind would say no to something that awesome?

I told Paul that my followers would LOVE it!

Since my birthday is the 17th, I will just consider this my birthday blog candy.

Thanks Paul and Siri...perfect timing!

Here is the generous offerings that they will send the lucky winner.

To be enterd in the candy is as easy as 1...2...3!

1.)  Become a follower of my blog if you aren't already.

2.) Put a picture of the candy in your sidebar with a link back to my blog.

3.) Come back here and comment that you have posted it so I can come visit you.

Pretty simple!  ;)

Here is a little blurb about Wild Orchid Crafts:

At Wild Orchid Crafts we're very passionate about our beautiful Mulberry Paper Flowers and many other craft items, and we're always working hard to make sure that the quality of our products and service s is a high as it can possibly be, while offering excellent value for money to all of our customers.

All of our Mulberry Paper Flowers are made using natural, renewable resources. The flowers are all handmade by experienced crafts people using high quality materials and great care is taken to ensure that they are made to the highest standard. We are very proud of the quality and manner in which our flowers are produced, and the fact that they are made using natural, renewable resources.

As well as Mulberry Paper Flowers and leaves, we have many other beautiful craft items including lace, pins, self-adhesive pearls, crystal drops and hearts, and many more besides. To find out more, please visit our website: http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com

My card today was made with a WOC flower! It is their 2-Tone Baby Pink Cherry Blossom.

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE their flowers?

I LOVE THEIR FLOWERS!!!! :)

The papers are Basic Grey's "Sugar Rush" and the Iridescent Light Blue ribbon and Lime Green Leaf trim are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
My Time To Craft ~ "Quick and Cute"
Creative Card Crew ~ "Let's Punch It!"
Stampin' B's ~ "Animal in a Die Cut"
One Stop Craft ~ "Anything Goes"

Click HERE to see other cards that I have done using Wild Orchid Crafts flowers.

The candy will close on November 17th and I will post the winner by the 20th.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

My First Card as an "I Brake For Stamps" Full Time DT Member

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Hello All!

A while back, I guest DT'ed for I Brake For Stamps and loved their images! Della asked then if I would like to be a full time DT but with my full time job and other design team responsibilities, there was just not enough time. Yet another silver lining to getting laid off is...now I have time!

This is my first official post as a "real" I Brake For Stamps designer!

I got to go shopping for rubber and picked so many awesome stamps that it was hard to decide which to do first. I also just received my latest Really Reasonable Ribbon DT package and in it were these amazing Purple and Green Glitz Ribbons that I just couldn't wait to play with, so I picked the "Lovely Fairy" image to match the ribbons. I love killing two birds with one stone! Don't you? ;)  Tehehehe!

Here is the result....

Remember, you can click on any picture to enlarge!

Here is a close up of that beautiful Green Glitz ribbon that I adorned with flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I bought the glittery papers at Hobby Lobby and they are made by The Paper Studio.

Would you like this stamp?

Use my discount code SAVE10TRUE and save 10% on your entire order at

 I Brake For Stamps!


I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Creative Inspirations ~ "Glitter, Glamour, Girlie"
Check...check...check!
Stamp With Fun ~ "All That Can Fly"
Faries fly!
Papertake Weekly ~ "Sparkly and Bright"
Boy is it!
Creative Card Crew ~ "Lets Punch It"
I used my Nesties
ABC ~ "G" Is For Glitter
Boy did I use glitter! ;)
Simon Says Stamps ~ "Punch 'Em"
I used my Nesties
Stamp Something ~ "With Some Pink"
Don't have a lot but it is there. ;)
One Stop ~ "Anything Goes"
Secret Crafter ~ "Anything That Flies"
Fairies Fly! ;)

Thanks so much for dropping by!

I would love it if you left me some comment love!

It makes my day!

Hugs,

True :D

Penny Black Card

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Hello!

I absolutely LOVE Penny Black stamps but don't get to play with them that often. Today I took a day off from my "need to do cards" and did this little guy.

I am joining the girls in the CS297 Sketch Challenge over @ Split Coast Stampers

I used Basic Grey's Sugar Rush stack.

The beautiful Mauve Velvet ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The flower is from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Stamp Something.....Cute
A Spoon Full of Sugar ~ Animal
Pile It On ~ Layers
Simon Says Stamp and Show ~ Layers
Paper Romance ~ Furry Friend

Thanks again for dropping in.

Hugs,

True :D

"Home Tweet Home" ~ CDS Sneak Peek

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Hello!

It is day 3 of  Clear Dollar Stamps' August sneak peeks!

I get to show you a couple of cards done with the set I illustrated for this month's release, called "Home Tweet Home".

This was a super fun set to draw! It  is also a very versatile set.

It works great for wedding or anniversary cards, house warming or thank you cards. Just because or to cheer someone up, just to name a few occasions!

I decided to show you two completely different styles of cards so you can see what I mean about the versatility.

The first is a version that would work great for a wedding , anniversary or engagement card.

I used the large birdcage and the doves plus the scrolled hanger and sentiment.

I thought the gold embossing would look super classy with the beautiful gold leaf trim from The Paper Temptress. The cardstock is all Paper Temptress too. (See card recipe below for color names and links).

I have a tip for you if you want the same effect. I stamped the doves first, then stamped a second set to use as a mask. I cut that set out, placed it over the doves, then sponged pastel colors in the background with diluted ink from Tombow markers. Then I stamped and embossed the other elements, colored in the leaves, and viola!

The roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Remember...you can click on any picture to enlarge for better detail.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Create 4 Fun ~ Use flowers

Crafty Creations ~ Happy or Sweet

Stamp Simply ~ Two's company

Mami  Doodles ~ Anything Goes

Think Ink ~ Create your own background

Creative cottage ~ Touchy Feely

Ginger Snap ~ Markers

Creative Inspirations ~ Anything Goes

ABC ~ Zig-zag

Creative Inspirations ~ Animals

Paper Play ~ Anything Goes

Stamp Something ~ Something Flowery

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The second card is a cute little thing that would work for lots of occasions. Just add your own hand written sentiment to the inside to make it fit. I just used the scrolled hanger and the tiny "Tweets" birds and a sentiment.

The designer paper is Basic Grey's Sugar Rush and the beautiful cardstock and ribbon are all from Clear Dollar Stamps. (See recipe)

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Creations ~ Happy or Sweet

Stamp Simply ~ Two's company

Mami  Doodles ~ Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly ~ Cutie Patootie

Ginger Snap ~ Markers

Creative Inspirations ~ Anything Goes

ABC ~ Zig-zag

Creative Inspirations ~ Animals

Paper Play ~ Anything Goes

Hope you have enjoyed the peeks.

Please head on over to Clearly iStamp blog to see the other creations the girls have whipped up for you!

There are also links there to take you to the team blogs for even more inspiration!

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D.

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"For The Love Birds" Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: "Home Tweet Home"

CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress: Beargrass Glimmer, Rose Quartz Mica Metallic, Spring Larch Glimmer

INK: Staz-On and VersaMark

MARKERS: Tombows

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Gold leaf trim from The Paper Temptress, Assorted roses and pearl accents from Wild Orchid Crafts, tiny leaf punch, Wizard and round rectangle Nestabilities, sewing machine and metallic gold thread, gold embossing powder and heat gun, glue, double sided foam tape

COLORING: Tombows and water with sponge

TECHNIQUES: stamping, watercoloring, embossing, sewing, sponging, masking

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"Live Life With a Song" Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Home Tweet Home

CS/PAPERS: Clear Dollar Stamps' Spring Leaf, Mustard Seed, Wild Huckleberry and watercolor paper. Basic Grey's Sugar Rush

INK: Staz-On

MARKERS: Tombows: 723, 993, 533, 192, 126

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Clear Dollar Stamps Huckleberry organza ribbon, Sewing machine with pink thread, Wizard and square nestabilities, water pen, glue double-sided foam tape.

COLORING: Tombows with water

TECHNIQUES: stamping, watercolor, embossing, sewing

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop with my very first Magnolia!

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Hello, and welcome to another installation of the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog hop!

We had so much fun with our first hop a few weeks ago, introducing the new Design Team, that we wanted to do another one. Actually, we have decided to do one on the 13th of every month! Each month, the winner of the draw will receive the "Ribbon of The Month" package from RRR.

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

If you just stumbled in, head on over to Bonnie's "Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings" blog to read the rules and start at the beginning.

OK...it's official...I have colored my very first Magnolia image! A friend gave this one to me quite awhile back and I never inked it up. Shame on me! I have redeemed myself now though! LOL!

I look back at my last several (dozen) cards and see a pattern. I LOVE ribbons and bows and love to use them....a lot!

I challenged myself to not use  ribbons or bows on this card. Bad timing for a Really Reasonable Ribbon blog hop you say!!  I think not!!!! They have a wonderful assortment of other items too. On this card I used their .25 cents a yard "Light Pink Mini Ric Rac"  and my new all time favorite trim... "Moss Green Leaves".

Busted! I caught you looking for the leaf trim...didn't I? I forgot to tell you that my favorite way to use it is all cut up!

It makes wonderful shimmery leaves for flowers! And at only .80 cents a yard, it makes a lot inexpensive leaf accents!

This is the first time I have used flowers from "Wild Orchid Crafts" and I LOVE them!

The card base is Bazzill Salt Swiss Dots. The rest of the CS and the DP are "Stampin'Up".

The image was colored with Copics and paper pieced.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Fun With Shapes ~ "Pastel Inks"
Stamp Something ~ "Birthday Somethings" (Explanation...My camera pooped out on me before I got to shoot the inside. I will try to load a picture later. The inside sentiment reads "I hope you are surrounded by the ones you love and all things beautiful on your  birthday!"
Cupcake Craft ~ "Buttons"
Sweet Stampin ~ "Color Combo"

The Pink Elephant ~ "Yellow, Designer Paper, and Buttons"

Roses on Paper ~ "Pink, Yellow, and Orange

Kaboodle ~ "Spring"

My Time to Craft ~ "Tooo Cute"

Creative Card Crew ~ this "Sketch"

Little Red Wagon ~ "Brads"

The Pixie Cottage ~ "Sketch"

Paper Play ~"Stamp/digi with some bling!

Thanks again for checking in on me! I would love it if you took a second or two to spread a little comment lovin' my way!

Now head on over to your next stop @ Cheryl's blog to see her Sweet Designs! 


Hugs,
True :D