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

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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'

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

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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

Day 1 of CDS April Sneak Peeks!

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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

Just popping in to say HI!

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Hello All!

Just thought I would take a second and let you know why I have not posted a new card in awhile.

I have been working on a pretty big and pretty cool project that I can't wait to share with you.....but I'll have to!

I have also been working on my April sneak peeks for Clear Dollar Stamps. Peeks are always a fun time but, I am super excited this month because one of the peeks was illustrated by YOURS TRULY! giggle giggle!

Make sure and come back daily starting Sunday, March 28th to check them out.

I thought I would also mention that I will be having a minor surgery tomorrow so they can figure out how to proceed with a major one I have coming up soon.

Please keep me in your prayers. The plus side.....I can make more cards during my 6 weeks of recovery!

See... There is a silver lining!!!!

Hugs your way!

True :D

Check out my friend Laurie's digis!

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Hi everyone!

I have to toot about one of my friends!

I think it is so cool that some of the friends that I have met through stamping are venturing into stamp illustrating and digital stamps! My friend Laurie Wilson has been illustrating designs for Clear Dollar Stamps for quite awhile but she has now started selling digis on her blog also and they are too darn cute!

Her digi shop is called Clearly Delightful. She has some freebies too and you can enter her fun challenges for more!

Here is a card that Laurie did using one of her new digis called "Bird Bath Joy".

Isn't it the sweetest thing?  :)

Pop on over to Laurie's digi blog and take a peek. You will be glad you did!

Make sure and tell her True sent ya!

Hugs your way!

True :D

DT call for my friend Shawne's new digi shop "Studio 313 Exclusive Creations"

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HI!!!!

My friend Shawne Arnold does the cutest drawings and when she asked if I would like to play with one of her brand new digis.....I just had to! I wanted to help spread the word that she will be opening shop in a few weeks and is on the hunt for her first ever design team! It is sure to be a fun time for the lucky girls that get picked. Shawne is a real sweetheart and is very talented. She already illustrates for Clear Dollar Stamps but is branching out on her own now too. You can see some of her images HERE at the store to get an idea of what kind of cute stuff she creates.

If you would like to apply, head on over to her blog where she will have the details and you can pick up a free digi to use for your try out.

I will be a reoccurring special guest DT. I would love to be full time but already have tons of irons in the fire on top of a full time REAL job. LOL!

I did this card to show off her "Easter Egg Hunt" digi. Isn't the ruffled covered hinny the cutest? :)

Please make sure and leave me a comment before you go visit Shawne and make sure you tell her that True sent ya!

Hugs,

True :D

Day 2 of KSS and TPT Treasure Hunt & My Clue!!!!

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Hi again!

For those of you who didn't see my post yesterday, The Paper Temptress and Kitchen Sink Stamps are teamed up to give away a great prize package!

The treasure hunt started Saturday, March 13th but it is not too late to get in on the fun because it doesn't end until Friday the 19th.

My card is done with some of the items that will be in the giveaway. The clover is from the Multi Step Shamrock and Clover stamp set that KSS is giving away. They are also throwing in some green inks.      The Paper Temptress is giving away their St. Patty's KSS Green Package which I used some of on this card, and I have to say that it is AWESOME!!!!

To play along and for a chance to win, visit The Paper Temptress's Community Blog for all the rules and details.

Before you go though....you might want to jot the following words down for your day 2 clue....

"PETAL ON"

If you already know the rules you can travel on to Anita's blog and check out her pretty creation.

If you missed the day 1 clue, go visit Maria and jot it down!

I would love it if you left a comment...even if it is just a quick "Hi" so I will know you were here.

Have fun and good luck!

Hugs,

True :D

Win a "Pot o' Gold" in the KSS St. Patty's Day GIVEAWAY!!!!!

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Hi Everyone!

Just thought I would drop a note to let you know that Kitchen Sink Stamps and The Paper Temptress have teamed up for a fun treasure hunt and it starts today!

Head on over to The Paper Temptresses Community Blog for all of the details. You could win some awesome green goodies!

See ya back here tomorrow *wink* *wink*!

Hugs,

True :D

Some of my OWOH winnings!!!!

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Hi!

About a month ago I was involved in a huge blog hop called "One World One Heart". It was created by the crazy but wonderful Lisa Swifka as a way for artists all over the world to meet each other by visiting blogs we might never have ever seen otherwise. It was a fun ride and I was a very lucky girl when it comes to the blog candy part. I won 9 candies from some really awesome people!!!! Along with the ones from the US, I got one from Germany, one from the UK, and one from Australia! So fun!!!
It was a blast picking up my mail for a few weeks! Almost like Christmas!  :)

I am still waiting for 3 of them to arrive but will post them when they get here. I didn't want to wait any longer to thank the ones who's I have already received.

These beautiful tags are from Pat Winter.

This adorable necklace is from Nicola Toms

The beautiful silk fabric is from Shashi Nayagam and she threw in some extras too! Some jaw-dropping lace and bead trim! So sweet!

These stunning rose natural pearls are from Beth Bricker. The picture doesn't do them justice. They are AWESOME!

This pretty corsage is from Christen Brown.

I absolutely LOVE this artsy necklace made by Jodi Creager. You should visit her blog and check out her dolls....they are AWESOME!!!!

Thanks to you all! I love and appreciate all of my gifts! It was a pleasure getting to meet you all also!

Hugs,

True :D

And the winner of my anniversary candy is....

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Lori

Of... My Comfort Cottage

Lori,

Congratulations!

Please email me with your snail mail addy in the next few days and I will ship out your goodies.

I would like to thank all of you who entered and who regularly check in and leave sweet comments. I really appreciate it more than you know.

I love giving stuff away so make sure and check back often. You could be the winner next time!

Hugs,

True :D

Final CDS March sneaks. 2 projects to share.

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Hello,

My fun is about over for the March sneak peeks @ Clear Dollar Stamps but YOUR fun is about to begin. You can go to the shop tomorrow and buy the awesome sets that we have revealed to you this weekend. I know you all want some...how could you resist?  :)

My first sample is done the March Stamp of the month set "Terrific Little Tree" which is another one  illustrated by the super talented Laurie Wilson. It comes with the tree image and lots of things to add to it like flowers, fruit, and leaves. I chose to use oranges.

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Terrific Little Tree

CS/PAPERS: The Paper Studio's - Green Embossed Leaves, Bazzill Bling - Orange

INK: Staz-On, Color Box cats eyes - Lime, Olive, Ice Blue

MARKERS: Copics - #E35 +E47

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Sewing machine, thread, Wizard, Rectangle and scalloped rectangle nesties, ribbon, brad.

TECHNIQUES: Sewing, Paper Piecing, stamping

My second sample is a bookmark done with the Psalms 37:3-5 verse stamp created by our very own Lori McCroskey. I thought it was a perfect image for a pretty bookmark.

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Psalms 37:3-5

CS/PAPERS: K&Company's Blue Awning, Bazzill, 140# cold pressed European watercolor paper

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Versa Magic dew drop - Oasis Green

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wright's mini tassel

TECHNIQUES: stamping, anything but a card

Please check out what the other awesome "Sneak Peek" DT girls have to share with you this month, by clicking on their names below.

Angela

 Tricia

Cassie

Tori

Stacy

Candy

Laurie

Katie

Linda A.

Nancy

Sarah

Linda B.

Kim

Wendy

Shawne

Don't forget to stop by our "Fearless Leader" Lori's blog too!

If you have not already signed up for

MY LATEST BLOG CANDY,

today is your last day to get in on the chance!

I really appreciate you dropping by! Please pop a quick comment so I will know who took the time to visit!

Hugs

True :D

Day 3 of CDS sneaks and something a little differnt for me!

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Hello!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

I have been admiring and starting to collect Artists Trading Cards. They are little pieces of art that are about the size of a baseball card. They can be framed, slipped into a card, used in scrapbooking, used as a focal point for a card you create, made into a refrigerator magnet etc.

 I am loving them so much that I decided to start doing some of them myself!

When I saw the about to be released "Jesus Paid It All" set from Clear Dollar Stamps, I knew it would make a beautiful ATC!

The stamp set was created by Laurie Wilson and has lots of beautiful images and sentiments that would be great for many occasions.

Please check out what the other awesome "Sneak Peek" DT girls have to share with you this month, by clicking on their names below.

Angela

 Tricia

Cassie

Tori

Stacy

Candy

Laurie

Katie

Linda A.

Nancy

Sarah

Linda B.

Kim

Wendy

Shawne

Don't forget to stop by our "Fearless Leader" Lori's blog too!

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Jesus Paid It All

CS/PAPERS: 140# cold pressed European Water Color Paper

INK: Staz-On, Versa Mark

MARKERS: Tombow markers #s 098, 055, 925, 606, 725, 528

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Rectangle nestie, Wizard, Water Brush, clear embossing powder, heat gun

TECHNIQUES: water color, stamping, ATC, embossing

If you have not already signed up for

MY LATEST BLOG CANDY,

you have until Feb. 28th to get in on the chance!

I really appreciate you dropping by! Please pop a quick comment so I will know who took the time to visit!

Hugs,

True :D

Day #2 of CDS "sneak peeks"!

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Hello All!

It's day #2 of March sneak peeks!

Clear Dollar Stamps new release are truely awesome! You will want to check them all out!

This card is created with the new "Sassy & Fabulous" set that was illustrated by the my friend Kim Teasdale. There are lots of cute images with this set but I chose to use the purse. A girl can never have too many ya know!  ;)

The set will be available March 1st.

The purse was paperpieced. If you look close, you can see a small pattern in the teal.

Please check out what the other awesome "Sneak Peek" DT girls have to share with you this month, by clicking on their names below.

Angela

 Tricia

Cassie

Tori

Stacy

Candy

Laurie

Katie

Linda A.

Nancy

Sarah

Linda B.

Kim

Wendy

Shawne

Don't forget to stop by our "Fearless Leader" Lori's blog too!

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Sassy & Fabulous

CS/PAPERS: DCWV - Be Mine stack

INK: Staz On, Versa Magic - Oasis Green, and Malted Mauve

MARKERS: Sakura silver Gelly Roll pen

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Offray ribbon, Basic Grey's half pearls, sewing machine, thread, Crystal Effects, Martha Stewart - Scalloped border punch, Wizard, Scalloped circle Nestability, sewing machine, thread

COLORING: watercolors

TECHNIQUES: stamping, sewing, embossing, paper piecing

SPECIAL NOTES: (Teal on purse was paper pieced)

If you have not already signed up for

MY LATEST BLOG CANDY,

you have until Feb. 28th to get in on the chance!

I really appreciate you dropping by! Please pop a quick comment so I will know who took the time to visit!

Hugs,

True :D

Day 1 of CDS March Sneak Peeks!

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Hello All!

It is that time again!

Clear Dollar Stamps newest offerings are about to hit the store and they are awesome as always!

This card is created with the new "Daisy Duo" set that was illustrated by the super talented Laurie Wilson.

It will be available March 1st.

I stamped and colored the flowers several times then popped parts of them for a full layered look.

Please check out what the other awesome "Sneak Peek" DT girls have to share with you this month, by clicking on their names below.

Angela

 Tricia

Cassie

Tori

Stacy

Candy

Laurie

Katie

Linda A.

Nancy

Sarah

Linda B.

Kim

Wendy

Shawne

Don't forget to stop by our "Fearless Leader" Lori's blog too!

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Daisy Duo

CS/PAPERS: My Mind's Eye - "Just Dreamy", Bazzill Bling

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Color Box cat's eye - orange

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Basic Grey rhinestones, Offray ribbon, Ranger Stickles in Orange Peel and Yellow, pop dots, sewing machine, thread, Wizard, square and rect. Nestabilities in regular and scalloped, metal brad

COLORING: watercolors

TECHNIQUES: stamping, sewing, tole, 3D, water coloring

If you have not already signed up for

MY LATEST BLOG CANDY,

you have until Feb. 28th to get in on the chance!

I really appreciate you dropping by! Please pop a quick comment so I will know who took the time to visit!

Hugs,

True :D

A bit of sunshine in my day!

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Sweet Terry aka ILUVMYBUGS gave me this beautiful award today.

I needed it. THANKS Terry!

I have to share it with six others and would love to give it to all of my blogging friends but have decided on the following 6  because of their kindness with comments and blog posts.

Peggy R

Leah The Orange

Linda B.

Katie Renz

Linda Coughlin

Chris M.

Monica T.

OK...OK... so I can't count!

Thanks to all of you who have sent cards, emails, prayers, and comments!

Hugs,

True :D

I am still here! ;)

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Hello All,

Just thought I would pop in and let you know I am still here. With the exception of a card that was made in advance and the blog candy winners post that I had to do, I have been MIA for a little while.

Here is a snippet of what my last 2 weeks have been like...

Hubby and I both had the flu. I missed work for a week but was too sick to craft.

My mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had surgery Friday in Tulsa, OK. The doctors think it was all contained but won't know for sure until they get the biopsy result for the lymph nodes that were removed.

Our central heat went out and it is COLD in Kansas my friends!

Yesterday my son Kurt was rushed to the emergency room out of town with a yet to be diagnosed issue. He has some tests scheduled for today. Please pray for him that is is something minor and very curable.

I stayed home from work sick (actually dead tired) today and also have a pain in my side like a kidney infection. I will be downing the cranberry juice and water all day!

Anyhow...I apologize for not being more active with my blog, and my visits to yours, as of late but I think you will understand why. Now I just hope I can get all of my samples done for my design team commitments for the month!

Wish me luck!

Hugs,

True :D

And the winners are......

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The winner of my $50.00 gift certificate to Embellish-Online is.....Mary Lou!
Please email me with your email addy by the end of this week.

The winner of my "One World One Heart" Fairy card and extra goodies is Pat Winter!

Congratulations ladies!

Thanks to all who entered! You all ROCK!

I still have another candy going until Feb. 26th. If you have not signed up for it yet....go for it! LOL!

Hugs,

True :D

Verve "Thanks So Much" Card for EIO + free ribbon announcement

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Hello All!
Hope you are having a great weekend with lots of craftiness going on!
This was a fun little card to make. Hope you like it too!

I am entering it in the "Friday Free For All" Challenge "Let's Pierce It People" at Embellish-Online which is hosted by our fabulous design team coordinator Michelle, and in Mojo Mondays' sketch challenge MOJO124.
I just LOVE playing along with the fabulous Mojo Maker Girls!!!!

I used Pink Paislee's - "Cupid Collection" and Basic Grey's - "Sugar Rush" Woolies, which are both available at Embellish-Online. Click on their button below to go there!

That reminds me...Embellish-Online.com has a special going on right now!
For every $5.00 in American Crafts products you purchase, you will receive a spool of American Crafts Ribbon FREE! (while supplies last)

Card Recipe:

STAMPS USED: Verve - Thankful Accents

CS/PAPERS: Pink Paislee - Cupid Collection, Bazzill, Core'dinations

INK: Staz-On Dark Timber, VersaMark, Color Box - Moss, Warm Red, Chestnut, Creamy Brown

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Sewing machine, thread, Prima flowers, brad, flower punch (for leaves) satin specialty ribbon, Basic Grey's "Sugar Rush" Woolies (heart), clear embossing powder, heat gun, piercing tool

TECHNIQUES: sewing, embossing, piercing, popping, 3D, stamping

If you have not signed up for either of my BLOG CANDIES, now would be a good time!

Just click on the links in my upper right hand sidebar to take you to the posts for details.

Thanks again for dropping by!

Please leave a comment before you go...I adore them!

Hugs,

True :D

MORE BLOG CANDY!!!!!! Wow, how time flies!

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Sorry...THIS BLOG CANDY IS NOW CLOSED.

Hello all!

I was looking back in my archives for a card the other day and noticed that I started my blog on February 4th, 2009. You know what that means?

 HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY TO ME!!!!!!

I have had so much fun and met so many awesome people through my card making and blogging!

There have been true friendships formed. I have had the privilege to be on about a dozen different design teams and have enjoyed all of them. I was honored to be asked to be a VIP speaker at a craft convention in Topeka, Kansas. One of my cards is being published in CardMaker magazine. I am now illustrating stamps for Clear Dollar Stamps. I have 754 awesome followers and am almost at my 50,000 hits mark!

To show my appreciation for all of you and to celebrate the fun I am having as a blogger.....

IT IS CANDY TIME AGAIN!!!!

I usually don't have more than one candy going at a time but the anniversary snuck up on me. Time flies when you're having fun!

This is an odd collection of goodies but I have been home a little under the weather all week and couldn't get out to shop. My craft room is overflowing so I just went shopping in there! LOL!

Click on the pictures for a better look!

I think it will be a fun box for you to pull items out of one at a time. If I can squeeze more stuff in whatever box I put it in, you will have some surprises too!

This candy will run until Feb. 28th.

Same rules as always....

#1) Become a follower if you aren't already.

#2) Post about my candy on your blog and/or put it in your sidebar with the following link back to me.

http://truesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/

#3) Pop a quick comment below to let me know you have done the above and would like a chance to win some sweets.

If you have not signed up for my $50.00 shopping spree candy yet, you have until Feb. 13th to do so.

Thanks to all of you for your wonderful comments that I always look forward to reading and for the camaraderie and friendships! Thanks also to those of you who have just found my blog. I look forward to making your acquaintance!

Good luck!

Hugs your way!

True :D

"Porridge The Pretty Piggy" Card - My first EIO DT Card! Woot woot!

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Hello All!

I am very excited because this is my first official project for Embellish-Online.com!

I had this cute little Sugar Nellie stamp already colored up from about a year ago. I love to color so I have done way more images then I have made cards for! LOL! I have a whole drawer of them just waiting to be used on a card! Any who...Barb from Embellish-Online.com sent me my first box of DT goodies and when I saw the pretty Pink Paislee-"Cupid Collection" papers, I instantly thought of this image. The colors were PERFECT!

The piggy is popped several times then glittered and shined. I added some flowers that I punched out of the same paper, some punched leaves, some stitching, and that pretty May Arts - 1" satin ribbon  also from Embellish-Online.com.

That reminds me....Embellish-Online.com has a special going on right now! For every $5.00 in American Crafts products you purchase, you will receive a spool of American Crafts Ribbon FREE! (while supplies last) Can't beat that deal with a wet noodle!

I am entering this card in the following challenge:

Stamp Scrap and Doodle Saturdays - Open
Cup Cake Craft - 4 Legged and Furry
Cute Cars Thursday - Bloomin Gorgeous

Card Recipe:

STAMP USED: Sugar Nellie - "Porridge"

CS/PAPERS: Pink Paislee's ~ Cupid Collection - "Love Potion" and "Heart's Bloom", Core'dinations, Bazzill

INK: Staz-On, Color Box's "Chestnut" and "Olive" Versa Magic's Malted Mauve

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Stickles "yellow" and "lime green", green brads, May Arts 1" Satin ribbon in Champagne, pop dots, tine leaf and flower punches, Crystal Effects, sewing machine, thread,

COLORING: Prismacolors watercolor pencils

TECHNIQUES: Stampin, sewing, 3D popping, water color

You might also sign up for my $50.00 shopping spree blog candy that is going on now while you are here. Click HERE to go to it.

I hope you will leave a comment if you like my latest piece of heART. Shoot....I would love a comment if you don't!  Your comments are the whole reason I take the time to blog!  ;)

Thanks and hugs your way,

True :)

Ok...Let's try this again!..... I need your help! :)

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Hello All!

I am inviting you to head over to The Purple Cow and vote in their design team contest. The voting was started last week then the plug got pulled because of web site issues. My friend Karen Taylor's project had a ton of votes but they all got wiped clean! They started the voting again this week. I know some of you already went and voted before but now we know those votes did not count.
There is a $5000.00 grand prize up for grabs so this is a BIG deal!

Of course you are free to vote for which ever project you like. Karen's project is #4 though...just incase. ;)  Please check it out!

I wanted to show you a bigger picture of her album then what they have posted on their site.

You can see even more pictures on her blog. Also, she is giving away some awesome blog candy. Don't forget to sign up for that while you are there!

There is no need to comment on the voting page. You vote by simply clicking the dot beside the project you wish to vote for.

Thanks girls! You ROCK!

Hugs,

True :D