Welcome to the "Inking Pink" Blog Hop! ~ I have candy! ;)

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THIS CANDY IS NOW CLOSED.

Hello Friends! 

If you came here from Susan's awesome blog, you are in the right place!
If you just happened along here, you will want to go back to sweet Patricia's blog to start at the beginning.

There is just something about paper crafting that connects us all. I have become friends with so many wonderful women (and a guy or two) through crafting. I think because it is a way of giving of yourself to others that draws the best kind of people together.  ;) Our craft knows no color, religion, nationality, or orientations of any kind. Our friendships can span the globe.

Sadly, something else we all have in common is the possibility of developing breast cancer.
A staggering 1 in 8 of us will do just that.

Many of us have family or friends that have been affected by breast cancer and all of us want to encourage all of you to check yourself! I had a grandfather (yes males can get it too) die of metastatic breast cancer. I also have an aunt, a RRR design team sister (Jacque), and several friends that are breast cancer survivors because they found theirs early. I myself  have had a couple of scares and biopsies. So in honor of our friends and loved ones, we are "hopping" in hopes of helping to spread awareness throughout the world.

Here is the card that I created for the hop.
It was done with a digital image that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps called "Love Tweet Love". 

Here is a picture of the set.
It is available for instant download for just $3.00!

Here is the blog candy I am offering up for the hop.

Get a chance at winning my candy by posting a picture of my blog candy in your sidebar with a link back to my blog. You can earn a bonus entry by doing a quick post on your blog also.
Also...Please become a follower if you aren't already. ;)

Don't forget to come back here and post a comment that you have posted so I can throw your name in the hat! The winner will come from either this post or the one I did last week sneak peeking the candy. My candy will close at midnight October 31st and I will announce the winner sometime that week. ;)

I absolutely LOVE Martha Stewart glitters so I am giving away the 18 color set as well as a "ton" of other assorted goodies. 300 pieces in all!

I know...the glitters aren't all pink but I don't think anyone will turn down a $30.00 set of glitter because of that! LOL!   ;)

I won't list it all because you can click on the pictures to enlarge for a closer look.

Thanks for helping us spread the word!

Don't be afraid to talk to friends and family and remind them to check their tata's too!

Here are a couple of links that explain how it is done for those of you who are not quite sure.

National Breast Cancer Foundation
American Cancer Society 

Here is a list of the wonderful women who will be looking forward to your visits and comments during our event (just in case you get lost along the way): 
Many of them have blog candy offerings too so don't miss anyone! ;)

Patricia

Betty

Bonnie

Carisa

Catherine

Chelsea

Danielle

Emma

Gini

Hege-Annie

Jamie

Jennifer

Jess

Karen

Liz

Lori

Marlene

Meredith

Nicole

Shelly

Stephanie

Susan

Trudy ~ That's me!  ;)

Kimm

Your next stop is Kimm's "BEARY" sweet  blog.

The hop will run through October 31 to give all of you enough time to "hop" around and visit each blog.

Please feel free to share the hop info on your blogs so we can get the word out. We really hope this will be a huge hop with a big turnout and hopefully just the first annual of many. 

Who knows..we just might save a life! :)

Hugs,

True :D

Another Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peek

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Hi again!

This cute little guy and friends are from another one of my illustrations. 

The set is called "Snow Tweet" and will be available from Clear Dollar Stamps on Oct.1st

That pretty ribbon is Diamond Satin Red from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Please visit Lori's blog to check out the other girls wonderful sneak peeks. You can see slide shows of these sets and if you click on the links that Lori has posted, you can visit their blogs too! I am sure you will be inspired!

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Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Snow Tweet
CS/PAPERS: Basic Grey - Jovial, Bazzill Dots, Paper Trey
INK: Staz-On, Color Box - Blue Lagoon and Aquamarine, VersaMark
ACCENTS/TOOLS: micron pen, Wizard and rectangle Nestabilities, Stickles - Frosted Lace, Martha Stewart - course crystal glitter, Flower Soft glue, CTMH - Fun Frock (white), Diamond Glaze, Crystal snowflake, holographic embossing powder, heat gun, sewing machine with green thread, Really Reasonable Ribbon - Diamond Satin Red ribbon
COLORING: watercolors

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

RRR blog hop and lots of Blog Candy!!!!!!

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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 Kerri's beautiful blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened onto the hop here, you will want to start back at the beginning at RRR design team blog.

This time we have a little twist for ya. You not only get a chance to win a blog candy from Bonnie from Really Reasonable Ribbon, but all of us girls have some candy to share! You will want to visit each of the blogs to increase your chances of winning! 

The card that I created for the hop is done with a stamp set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps entitled "Home Tweet Home". The papers are all from The Paper Temptress  (see card recipe below for exact paper names).

I have a video tutorial posted now at Clearly iStamp that shows you haw to sponge the background using Tombow markers. It also shows how to color and emboss the rest of the image. Hope you will take a peek and leave a comment! ;)

That beautiful "Black Swirls" ribbon is of course from Really Reasonable Ribbon. The gorgeous Vintage Brad is also from RRR. 

My blog candy offering is (2) Basic Grey stacks: June Bug and Obscure plus a sweet set of ribbon donated by RRR that matches theses stacks very nicely!

To be eligible for my blog candy, all you need to do is be a follower, or become one if you aren't already, and leave a comment.

It is that easy!  ;)

I will draw and announce the winner on Tuesday, August 31st.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Kabbdle Doodles ~ A Little Metal"
ABC ~ "A" is for August
Cute Card Thursday ~ "Whateva"
Split Coast Stampers ~ WT276 - Heat Embossing
If The Shoe Fits...~ Die Cuts

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

OK...on to your next stop to see Cheryl's Sweet Designs.

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Card Recipe:

STAMPS:  Clear Dollar Stamps - "Home Tweet Home"

CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress - Sparkle Blanc, Silver Sizzle Glossy, Heavenly White, Laser Black Glossy Lustre

INK: Staz-On- Jet Black and Versa-Mark

MARKERS: Tombows #'s - N25, 528, N89, 912, 192, 158

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Black Swirls Ribbon, Wizard and rectangle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug and Swirls embossing folder, White Vintage brad, natural sponge, Fabri-tac glue, double-sided foam tape, sewing machine with metallic silver thread, silver embossing powder, heat gun,

TECHNIQUES: Background sponging with Tombows, sewing, dry embossing, heat embossing

"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

True's "Tweets" and Two Tutorials! Tombow Coloring and Winkled Ribbon Videos

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Hi Everyone!

This week Clear Dollar Stamps released my first ever digi illustration that is available for purchase. The set is called "Love Tweet Love" and comes with 3 different scenes and 4 sentiments for only $3.00! Instant download...instant gratification! LOL!
Don't forget the "Resting Bird" freebie that you can get with any purchase!

The cool thing about digis is their versatility. You can resize them to fit a card, enlarge for scrapbook pages, or print them out for your kids to color like a color-book page.  These images are so easy to color. You can do it on the computer with a paint program, use watercolors, colored pencils, Tombo or Copic markers, etc.  It is so fun to color that I did a quick video to show you just how easy it is.

The image is printed and colored on watercolor paper which is on sale right now for 25% off @ The Paper Temptress!
Use discount code "blog".

Click on the 4 arrows in the bottom right hand corner of the viewer to watch it in full scree. Hit your "esc" key to go back to normal size.

The beautiful ribbon I used is "1/2" Lavender wrinkled ribbon" from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
I have added another short video to show you how I did the ribbon treatment.

Right now, Bonnie has a Father;s Day weekend special going on and you can get 15% off ribbons and other embellishments!!!! Use coupon code "JUNESALE".

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Kaboodle - "Anything goes with a dash of purple"
My Time To Craft - "Make a card for someone special"
ABC - "W" is for Weather
Charisma Cards - "All about BLING"
Lots To Do - "Birds and Wings"

Sweet Stampin Challenge - Clean and simple

Make sure and join us at "Really Reasonable Ramblings" for our challenges on the 1st and 15th of every month! The current challenge is to create a boarder with ribbon and it runs through the 30th of June. Click HERE to see the details.
Card Recipe:

STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamp's - "Love Tweet Love" digi
CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress's Amethyst and Azalea mica metallic's, , Basic Grey - "Sugar Rush", watercolor paper
INK: ink jet printer
MARKERS: Tombows #'s 452, 603, 173, 725, 528, 946

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Really Reasonable Ribbon's - 1/2"  lavender wrinkled ribbon, sewing machine and purple thread, water brush,  glue pen, clear embossing powder, heat gun, Ranger Stickles in Cotton Candy, The Paper Studio's glittered mini brads, Score Tape,

TECHNIQUES: Water coloring with Tombows, Sewing, Ribbon art.


Thanks so much for dropping by! I hope you will take a second to let me know you were here and if you would like to see more video tutorials.


Hugs,
True :D