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Sunday, January 30, 2011

3 CDS Sneak Peek Projects!

Hi Everyone!
I have lots to share with you today so I will keep it as short and sweet as possible!  :)

My first card is done with the "Sentimental Flowers" set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps.
The flower and leaves were cut using the new downloadable SVG files that we are now creating for use with Cricuts and other cutting machines. They are too cool!
Both will be available on February 1st. 


The beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's - Green Glitz.


There are lots of flower elements to mix and match and 5 different sentiments that will work for many occasions.

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This fun bookmark was done using the "Hoppy Day" stamp set illustrated by Laurie Wilson.




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 The notebook was decorated with some papers for the Best of K&Company stack and the beautiful new "Bold Butterflies" stamp set illustrated by Lori McCroskey. They were cut with the "Bold Butterflies Die" set also releasing February 1st!
The pretty ribbon is Old Gold Satin from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
The jewels are Gradient Gem Stickers from Creative Charms, that I colored with Copic markers to match.


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Thanks so much for dropping in. I hope you will head over to Lori's blog to see more sneaks and to get the links for all of the amazing artists that have created projects for your inspiration.
You will want to check back tomorrow for even more sneak sets!  ;)

Hugs,
True :D


Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Sentimental Flowers"
CS/PAPERS: TPT Heavenly White and Azalea, My Mind's Eye - "Summer Song"
INK: Staz-On Jet Black
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Sentimental Flowers SVG, Cricut, RRR Green Glitz ribbon sewing machine with orange thread, Score-Tape, foam tape, metal brads, Diamond Glaze, Stickles in Yellow and Lime Green
COLORING: Watercolors
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Bookmark Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Hoppy Frogs
CS/PAPERS: TPT-Heavenly White and Flame, My Mind's Eye-Summer Song
INK: Staz-On Jet Black, CDS-Spring leaf and Pucker Up
ACCENTS/TOOLS: CDS Tabs and Tags Dies, Wizard and square Nestabilities, Stickles in Orange Peel and Lime Green, Diamond Glaze, Fabri-Tac Glue Tassel, green brads
COLORING: Watercolors
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Notebook Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Bold Butterflies
CS/PAPERS: K&Company's Best of K stack, Core'dinations
INK: Staz-On Timber Brown
MARKERS: Copics E35 and B05
ACCENTS/TOOLS:CDS Butterfly Dies, CM corner punch, Creative Charms-Clear Gradient gems, Puffy Paint in Yellow and Light Blue, Printer, sewing machine with teal thread, Notebook, Score-Tape, foam tape, gold ribbon

Friday, December 31, 2010

Day 3 of CDS Sneak Peeks ~ Plus an IB4S Sample

Hi again!
I have a couple of cards from differnt companies to post today and didn't want one to get lost in the shuffle. so I am doing them both on one post.  :)

It's day 3 of Clear Dollar Stamp's sneak peeks and I have a couple samples to show you made with the "Baby Bundle" set created by Laurie Wilson.


The ribbons on both cards are from Really Reasonable Ribbon. The top on has Yellow Gingham, and the lower one has Kiwi Organza Dots.


I hope you will go check out Lori's blog to get the links for all of the other girl's sneak peeks. You are sure to be inspired!

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I know it seems a little late for a holiday card but it is not! New Years is a holiday!  :)
Besides the "Trees Silhouette" stamp from I Brake For Stamps is not meant to be a holiday stamp. I just made it work! You can use it for every day, rustic, camping, masculine cards and more! Then you can use it to get a jump on next years Christmas cards!


I just stamped the trees is black, masked off the moon with a small circle, then sponged in the night sky. Add a few twinkling stars with glitter and stamp a sentiment and Viola!

If you go shopping @ I Brake For Stamps, be sure and remember to use coupon code SAVE10TRUE to save 10% off of your entire order! 
That pretty ribbon is Sheer White With Silver Accents from really Reasonable Ribbon.

I hope you and yours have a safe, happy and healthy 2011!


Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,
True :D

Friday, October 15, 2010

Digi Release Day @ Clear Dollar Stamps!

Hello All!
It is release day @ Clear Dollar Stamps and I illustrated a fun little set of "Eclectic Teapots" for this month.
They are so fun and easy to color that you will be brewing up batches of cards before you know it! Get it...brewing?  ;) 
Ahemmmm...on to my card. ;)




This is what the entire set looks like. You can buy it now for only $3.50 for an instant download!

For this card, I used Basic Grey's - "Sugar Rush" stack, Really Reasonable Ribbon's - Organza Dots in Kiwi,, a flower from the floral department, Diamond Glaze, Wizard and Nestabilities, a sewing machine with orange thread, and watercolors.
These girls also used my set to create some beautiful cards:

Please visit Lori's blog to see samples our awesome DT did with the rest of this month's other new digi releases. There is some really cute stuff! ;)
Thanks for dropping in!
Hugs,
True :D

PS...Please check back the next couple of days because I will be showing other samples that I made with this set. ;)


Wednesday, September 15, 2010

CDS Digi Stamp Release Day. I illustrated 2 of them! Plus Comment Candy!

Hello All!

Make sure to read to the bottom to see how to win my latest digis!

 It's digital release day over at Clear Dollar Stamps and I did 2 this month!
The first card was done with my "Autumn Friends" set.


That pretty ribbon is Moss Swirls from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
This is such a fun image to color and can be used for a general Fall card or for Halloween. It is just $3.00 and you can download it instantly HERE.



My second card is done with my other September digi. It's called  "Autumn Blessings".


 It colors up so quickly but yet you can use it for a down home country card up to a very elegant card depending on the cardstock and papers you choose. Very versatile! It is just $2.50.
Download it instantly HERE.




I hope you will head on over to Lori's blog, Clearly i Stamp where there are links to the other girls who used my images to make some beautiful projects. You can also check out the the rest of the digi releases for September. They are all sooo cute!

 ~~~~Comment Candy Alert!~~~~
CDS and I will be giving one lucky commenter BOTH sets of the digis seen here, so don't forget to give me some love!
The winner will be announced Sunday, September 19th.
(If you are the winner, and you've already bought them by the time I draw, I will simply refund your money!)
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I am entering these cards in the following challenges:
Creative card Crew ~ Autumn of Fall
A Spoon Full of Sugar ~ Fall into Autumn
ABC ~ "D" is for Distressing
I used inks to distress my images
Paper Play ~ Autumn is Coming!
Delightful Challenges ~ Color Inspiration
All Sorts ~ Colors of Autumn


Thanks for dropping by!
Hugs,
True :D
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Card #1 Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Autumn Friends"
CS/PAPERS: Watercolor paper, Bazzill, Debbie Mumm - "Harvest and Holiday" stack
INK: Staz-On Jet Black, ColorBox- Dark Moss, Cream Brown, Amber Clay, Alabaster
MARKERS: Tombow #'s - N55, 969, 947, 933, 126, N25, 062, 985, 098, 879, 905, 772, 850, 703, N65
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Sponge dauber, old toothbrush for spattering, brads, Moss Swirls Ribbon

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Card #2 Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Autumn Blessings" digi
CS/PAPERS: watercolor paper, Bazzill, Debbie Mumm's "Harvest and Holiday" stack
INK: Inkjet, ColorBox - Moss Green, Walnut Brown
MARKERS: Tombow #'s- 126, N55, 947, 990, 098, 062, 933, 985
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard and round Nestabilities, green satin trim ribbon, Sewing machine with green thread

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Another card made with my "A Cup Full of Happiness" stamp



Hello again!
I thought I would share another card with you that I did using the stamp set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamp's July releases. It is called "A Cup Full of Happiness" and it comes with the image and lots of sentiments.

The one I showed you on Wednesday looked like my cat Nother (I know.... weird name). LOL! 
Today's card, I painted to look like my P-Diddy Kitty. Gotta show love evenly! ;)




The Green Ice half pearls are also from RRR.

Card Recipe:
STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ "A Cup Full of Happiness"
CS/PAPERS: Paper Trey's~ Rustic Cream CS and DCWV's ~ Rustic stack
INK: Staz-On Jet Black
ACCENTS/TOOL: Peach Organza Ribbon and Kaiser "Ice Green" half pearls from Really Reasonable Ribbon, rose and leaf  from Wild Orchid crafts, sewing machine with green thread, UTEP, VersaMark refill, old paintbrush, heat gun,  water pen, Scor-tape, glue, double sided foam tape.
COLORING: Prismacolor watercolor pencils #'s WC2945, WC2929, WC2947.
TECHNIQUES: stamping, water coloring, sewing, embossing


Thanks again fro taking the time to come and visit my blog! Please take another second or two and leave a comment so I will know you were here!
 Hugs to you my friends,
True :D

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

I have a new digi illustration releasing today @ Clear Dollar Stamps!!!

Hi Everyone!
Just a quick post to let you know that today is "New Digi Release Day" at Clear Dollar Stamps. The really cool part is.....one of them is mine!  :) Woo hooo!

Introducing my "Love Tweet Love" set which is available today.
It is just $3.00 for 3 images and four sentiments that download instantly to your computer! Plus..you get this month's beautiful freebie image "Resting Bird" illustrated by: Laurie Wilson, with your purchase too!


I chose to paint mine on the computer for these CAS cards because I am making lots of them!!!!
Painting digitally is so fun! If you have not tried it you should. There are lots of paint programs out there, many of which you can download free!




Digis are great for markers and watercolors too!
Check out the awesome cards my friends Lisa, Linda and Laurie did with this set!
You can also see more cards with my set plus all of the creations with the rest of this month's wonderful digi releases on our June 2010 Digi Sample Gallery. Also...check out today's post on Cleary iStamp  and see slide shows of all of this month's digi creations.
Don't forget that you get a free digi with any purchase. This months freebie is "Resting Bird" by: Laurie Wilson.

Card Recipe:
STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamps:  "Love Tweet Love" digi
CS/PAPERS: Clear Dollar Stamps - Clearly Coordinating: Lime Juice, Tickled Pink, Powder Puff, Budding Lilac
INK: ink-jet printer and accented edges with Martha Stewart Pigment Ink tear drops stack
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Clearly coordinating Ribbons: Lime Juice, Tickled Pink, Budding Lilac, Tangelo Smoothie, Cuttlebug and embossing folders, Color Printer, glue
TECHNIQUES: dry embossing, digital

Thanks so much for dropping by!
Please leave a quick comment so I can feel the love! tehehehe!
Hugs,
True :D

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Sneak Peeking a CDS Card Done w/ My Illustration! ;)

Hello Everyone!
This is a pre-scheduled post because I am in the hospital.
I wouldn't let a little thing like surgery keep me from doing my sneak! LOL!
This cute little "Pansy Bunny" stamp is due to hit the Clear Dollar Stamps store on June 1st.
YOURS TRULY is the illustrator! I am having so much fun doing illustrations. It is so cool seeing other people playing with my images! Tehehehe!
Makes me giddy!  ;)


That beautiful ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbons.The ones I used on this card are Lavender and Olive wrinkled ribbon in the 1/2" width.
I used both ribbons and 2 loops in my Bow-Easy to create the bow.


Other DT's who are showing this stamp off are:


Please visit Lori's blog: Clearly iStamp to see a list of all of the other sneaks the awesome DT girls have for you this month!

If you have not signed up for my Mega Multi Company Blog Candy....What are you waiting for? LOL!

Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Pansy Bunny



CS/PAPERS: Bazzill Swiss Dots: Irish Eyes, Clover, and Berry Pretty. Bo Bunny: Sun Wash Calico
INK: Staz-On: Jet Black, Color Box cat's Eyes in: Amber Clay and Warm Violet
MARKERS: Tombos: 676, 606, 725, 746, 947, 055, 098, 879
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Green and lt. purple ribbons, Bow-easy, purple, half gems, Wizard w/ rectangle and scalloped oval Nesties, VersaMark refill, clear embossing powder, heat gun, old paintbrush, Stampin' Up's scalloped boarder punch, tiny hole punch, water brush, glue
COLORING: Water coloring with Tombos
TECHNIQUES: Dry embossing, heat embossing, water coloring, stamping

I appreciate you dropping by. Please keep me in your prayers for a speedy recovery.
A comment would be sweet too!  ;)
Hugs,
True :D

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Day 1 of Clear Dollar Stamp's May Sneak Peeks and a Stamp Set Illustrated By Me! ; )

Hello!
I am on a 2 month vacation from Clear Dollar Stamps so that we can bring in some fabulous Guest Dt's or "Clearly Crafty Crew"  as we call them.
I just had to make a sample or two anyhow because......
drum roll please.....
I illustrated this stamp set! Hehehehe!
It is called "Bird-Day Hi" and will be available on May 1st @ Clear Dollar Stamps
For the coordinating "DP" I use the extra element stamps that come in the set, stamped, added Stickles and viola! The pretty cardstocks are all from "The Paper Temptress". See the card recipe below to see the exact colors used.
The flowers on the inside corner and the sentiment are also part of the set.
The hat is a separate stamp so you can do the bird with or without it so it doesn't have to be used just for birthdays.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Busy Bec's - "Flowers and Wings"
Stamptacular Sunday - "Sew" Special
Stamp With Us - "Birthday"
2 Red Bananas - "Behind The Scene"
Cupcake Craft - "Don't be Square"
Sew Many Cards - "Anything Goes"

Make sure and hit Lori's blog, and from there you can see a list of our other awesome design team's sneak peeks!

Card Recipe:
STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamps "Bird-Day Hi!" stamp set
CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress's- Azalea Mica Metallic, Fairway Mica Metallic, Blanc Sparkle, Neenah Solar White
INK: Staz-On - Jet Black
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Stampin'Up - Word Window and corner rounder punches, Doodlebug Designs- Black Cherry brads, Ranger Stickles in - Yellow, Lime Green, Fruit Punch and Stardust, Versa Mark refill, Ranger Ind. - Melt Art Ultra Thick Embossing Clear Enamel, heat gun, double sided foam tape, glue, Sewing machine and bright pink thread, Blue chalk, applicator and hand cut cloud template.
COLORING: Prismacolor watercolor pencils - WC2911 Olive Green, WC2103 Spiced Orange, WC2929 Pink, WC2924 Crimson Red, WC2918 Orange


If you have not entered my latest blog candy, CLICK HERE.

I would LOVE it if you would leave a comment about my card, my stamp illustration, or both! Tehehe!
Hugs,
True :D

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

"Fruit, Flowers and Friends.....Things I Like to Pick" card ~ Day 3 of CDS sneak peeks!

Hi again!
Today I get to share one of the cutest images illustrated by my friend Shawne Arnold. It is called "Fabulous Fruit Stand" and it is so fun to color! It will be available at Clear Dollar Stamps on April 1st.

Remember, you can click on any image for a closer view.
Little Tip: After water coloring the jeans, I crosshatched with white and blue colored pencils for a 'denim" look.
I paper pieced the top and popped the girl once and her ponytail again.
I f you have not seen yesterdays post, you should check it out. You could win one of my latest stamps to be released!
You also will want to go check out what the other awesome DTs are peeking today by visiting Lori's Blog for the complete list of stamp releases and links to who is peeking them.

Thanks again for dropping by!
Hugs,
True :D

Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Fabulous Fruit Stand
CS/PAPERS: Cosmo Cricket's "Material Girl" Bazzill Dots. Core'dinations . 104lb. cold pressed European watercolor paper
INK: Staz-On - Jet Black. Color Box- Lipstick red and tangerine
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Offray Kiwi ribbon. Diamond Glaze. sewing machine with orange thread. Wizard and rectangle Nestabilities foam tape, glue, flowers from Hobby Lobby's floral department. Ranger Stickles in turquoise.
COLORING: KOH-I-NOOR Watercolor Wheel Stack , Prismacolor pencils
TECHNIQUES: stamping, watercolor pencils, sewing, 3D, tole'

Monday, March 29, 2010

Day 2 of CDS Sneak Peeks ~ One of my stamps relase & win some Comment Candy!!!!!

Hello All!
Today is a very exciting day for me! I am pretty new at illustrating stamps, so each new release is a big event!
Today I am going to show you 3 peeks and give you a chance to win a little comment candy! (Candy is now closed)
The first peek was done with my illustration "Butterfly Bunny". It will be available for purchase on April 1st.
Read all the way to the bottom for a chance to win my new stamp!
(Candy is now closed)

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


The second peek is from the "Bless My Bloomers" set illustrated by my friend Kim Teasdale.


For this card, I combined another of my design teams by using "The Paper Temptress's" beautiful papers.
Papers used are: Vista Mica Metallic, Fairway Mica Metallic, Neenah Solar White


The third card is from the "Bee Happy Charlie" set designed by my friend Laurie Wilson.
I have titled my card.... "Don't Whinny...Bee Happy!"  :)




All of these sets will be available @ Clear Dollar Stamps on April 1st.

You will want to check out all of the super talented DT's sneaks for this month. For a complete list of who is showing what stamps today, go visit Lori's blog.

(Sorry, the candy is now closed)
OK....What is the comment candy and how do you get a chance to win?
The candy is my brand new "Butterfly Bunny" stamp and all you have to do to win is leave a comment about one or all of the cards on this post. Easy cheesy!

I would love it if you would become a follower too (if you aren't already) but it is not necessary to win.
I will pick a name by random on Sunday, April 4th.

Thanks again for stopping by!
Hugs,
True :D

"Butterfly Bunny" Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Butterfly Bunny
CS/PAPERS: Basic Grey's - "Lily Kate" stack. Bazzill Dots. Core'dinations
INK: Staz-On - Jet Black. Color Box- Olive, Lime and Rouge
ACCENTS/TOOLS: The Paper studio's Spare Parts brads, Offray Kiwi ribbon. Ranger Stickles in: Orange Peel, Yellow, Lime, and Cotton Candy. Prima flowers. Diamond Glaze. sewing machine with tan thread. Wizard and rectangle Nestabilities
COLORING: Prismacolor watercolor pencils
TECHNIQUES: stamping, watercolor pencils, sewing, 3D, tole'
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"Don't Whinny Bee Happy!" Card Recipe:
STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamps "Charlie Bee Happy"
CS/PAPERS: Basic Grey's - "Origins" stack. Bazzill - smoothie green. The Paper Temptress's "Neenah Solar White
INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Color Box's Olive and Lime cat's eyes
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Offray yellow ribbon, Ranger Industries Stickles glitter glue in - Black Diamond, Lime Green, and Stardust, sewing machine with yellow thread, foam tape, glue, Stampin' Up's Corner Rounder punch
COLORING: watercolors
TECHNIQUES: Stamping, water coloring, sewing, 3D, tole'
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"Bless My Bloomers" Card Recipe:
STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamps "Bless My Bloomers"
CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress's- Vista Mica Metallic, Fairway Mica Metallic, Neenah Solar White
INK: Memento - Tuxedo Black
COLORING: Copic markers # YG67, G21, Y11, E35, VR04, E08, R02, B23, B00, YR04, Y06, ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard, Lables and square Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, and Swiss Dots embossing folder, ScorPal, piercing tool, Offray Nice and Narrow ribbon in Kiwi, All Sorts of Things brads in Blue and Yellow, double-sided foam tape, glue, sewing machine and green thread, Ranger Stickles in Yellow, Orange Peel, Waterfall and Stardust, Diamond Glaze
TECHNIQUES: Stamping, alcohol inking, sewing, tole', 3D, embossing
SPECIAL NOTES: I stepped it up by layering, and adding Stickles glitter glue and Diamond Glaze over the coloring

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Day 1 of CDS April Sneak Peeks!

Hello All!
It is that time again...Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks!
I have 2 samples for you today.
The first is the new "Doodlebug" stamp set designed by the rockin' Kim Teasdale.

The second is from the AWESOME "Heartfelt Sentiments" set designed by the wonderfully sweet Laurie Wilson. This set comes with lots of pretty sentiments and some tiny images that are perfect for tags and quick cards. To see the whole set, go HERE.
This set is GREAT for CAS (Clean And Simple) cards such as mine. This card only took about 5 minutes.
Another element that makes for a pretty card is the AWESOME "The Paper Temptress" papers I used. They are: Vista Mica Metallic, Spring Larch Glimmer, Pink Lemonade Pop Tones, Heavenly White
 

You will want to check out all of the super talented DT's sneaks for this month. For a complete list of who is showing what stamps today, go visit Lori's blog.

Please check back tomorrow when I can share cards made with MY latest illustration. Wooohooo!
Please pop a quick comment so I will know you took the time to drop by!
Hugs your way!
True :D

"Doodlebug" Card Recipe:
STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamps "Doodlebug"
CS/PAPERS: Stampin Up's "Soft Subtles" Coordinations
INK: Staz-On- Jet Black. Color Box - Warm Red, and Blue Iris
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Cricut and "George" cartridge, Cuttlebug and circle folder, Offray 1/2" orange ribbon, ", sewing machine with orange thread, COLORING: KOH-I-NOOR Watercolor Wheel Stack
TECHNIQUES: Stamping, water coloring, sewing
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"CAS Birthday Card" Card Recipe:
STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamps "Heartfelt Sentiments"
CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress's - Vista Mica Metallic, Spring Larch Glimmer, Pink Lemonade Pop Tones, Heavenly White
INK: Staz-On- Jet Black.
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Cuttlebug and Birthday folder, Wizard and square Nestabilities
COLORING: KOH-I-NOOR Watercolor Wheel Stack
TECHNIQUES: Stamping, water coloring