True's Gift's From the Heart

Monday, April 19, 2010

Vertie the Fairy Frog's Wishing Flower" from my friend Shawne's new digi shop!

Hello again!

This is post #2 for me today ( a record as of late) so please remember to scroll down and check out the other card I posted today.

My friend Shawne Arnold just opened a new digi shop called "Studio 313 Exclusive Creations" and asked if I would be a "permanent" guest designer. Pretty cool....no set schedule to follow just post as I play! : )

This is a card done with one of her images titled "Vertie Makes a Wish".

Isn't she just darling! You can get her pre-colored or black and white. I really love to color so I did the B&W and colored with Copics.

The pretty cardstocks are from "The Paper Temptress".

The colors are Fairway Mica Metallic, Mountain Rose Glimmer, and Heavenly White.

The DP is Basic Grey's " Green @ Heart".

Remember....you can click any picture to enlarge.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Corrosive - Paper Piercing

Kaboodle Doodles - Embossing

Stamp With Fun - Animals

Creative Card Crew - Birthday

ABC - "S" is for Sparkle

Theme Thursday - Hats or Crowns

One Stop Craft - Things With Wings

Sweet Stampin' - In Stitches

All Sorts - In Stitches

Pile It On - Spring

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

Thanks for dropping by!

I would love it if you would leave a comment before you go!

Hugs,

True :D

A Doodle Pantry Card "Caterpillar Hugs"

Hello All!

A few weeks ago, I told you about my friend Laurie Wilson starting her own digi shop called "Doodle Pantry".

Well, I could not resist downloading this cute pair titled "Caterpillar Hug".

I have been a very busy girl but finally got the chance to do a couple of cards. This image was so fun to color too!

If you would like to see more of Laurie's images, go check out her shop.

Tell her True :D sent ya!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Kaboodle Doodles - Embossing

Stamp With Fun - Animals

Lil' Red Wagon - Dry Embossing

Stampin' For The Weekend - Ribbons and Bows

All Sorts - In Stitches

Sweet Stampin' - In Stitches

Pile It On - Spring

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Caterpillar Hugs your way! ;)

True :D

Friday, April 16, 2010

GREAT NEWS!!!!! My friend Shawne has opened her new digi shop!

Hello All!

It has been a crazy busy weekend but I wanted to pop in long enough to let you know about a wonderful artist's new digi shop. She is my friend Shawne Arnold and her images are awesome! Please drop in on her blog to congratulate her on her new venture. There will be drawings and prizes and challenges OH MY!!!!

You can read all of the details on Shawne's blog or you can click HERE if you just can't wait to go shopping! I know I couldn't! LOL!

I was honored when Shawne asked me to be a permanent guest designer. She knows I am really busy but also knows that I could not resist playing with her digis! Whenever I get a little free crafting time, I will be creating some cards to share with you featuring her images. I can't wait!

Hugs,

True :D

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Material Chick! Lots O' Challenges!

Happy Thursday!

Things are a little slow at work , so I am home today to start my Spring cleaning. I thought I would do a quick post of a card. This cute little girly likes shopping. Nope...she is not a material girl....she's a material chick! LOL!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Corrosive -Textures

Papertake Weekly - Cutie Pie

Roses on Paper - Layers

ABC - "S" is for Sparkle

Cute Card Thursday - Touchy Feely

Theme Thursday - Hats or Crowns

Lots to Do - Embossing

Stamp Something - Stitch Something

If you have not entered my latest blog candy, you have until the end of April to do it!

Go ahead....click this link to go there and help me celebrate getting published in CardMaker magazine!

Card Recipe:

STAMPS USED: Inky Antics #3504K "Bouquet Chicken"

CS/PAPERS: Cosmo Cricket's Material Girl "Inspiration", Bazzill Dots "Irish Eyes", Coordination's- Sequoia, The Paper Temptress's- Heavenly White

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

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Metallic turquoise ribbon from Hobby Lobby's Richard Stanley Collection, K&Company's - metallic brads #577190, Ranger Industries Stickles glitter glue in - Orange Peel and Turquoise, silk flowers from Hobby Lobby's floral dept., sewing machine with green thread, Stampin' Up's Crystal Effects

COLORING: KOH-I-NOOR Watercolor Wheel Stack

TECHNIQUES USED: Stamping, water coloring, sewing, 3D, tole'

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Woooo Hooo! Check out page 61 of CardMaker magazine's May 2010 issue! That's me!!! Blog candy to celebrate!

THIS CANDY IS NOW CLOSED.

Hello All!

I am soooo excited! I have only been making cards a couple of years and am thrilled to have a card published in CardMaker magazine! It was the first time I ever submitted a card! The hard part was waiting for it to hit the stands (mail box). ;)

My card is on page 61 of the May 2010 issue that is just out. I couldn't wait for my mail man so I downloaded the online version last night then my hard copy came today!

It is titled "Thinking of You" and was fun and easy to make. Check out the magazine for the recipe and instructions. (I am not allowed to post them here and rules are rules ;D ). It is made with a Simon Says Stamp exclusive stamp set called "WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY".

To celebrate being "published" I am giving away 2 sets of candy! One to a current follower because I appreciate your wonderful comments and the fact that you check in from time to time to see what I am up to. The other one to a brand new follower because I love meeting new people!

What is the candy you ask..... each one will be a year's subscription (or extension) to CardMaker magazine AND the beautiful stamp set that I used to make this card.

All you have to do is become a follower if you aren't already, add a picture of the magazine or stamp to your sidebar with a link back to my blog, and leave a comment below. Make sure and tell me if you are a current follower or a new one. New ones will have a better chance of winning because I am guessing they will have the smaller numbers of comments but my current followers know that there will be more chances soon. I LOVE to show my appreciation with blog candy! This candy will remain open until May 1st. I will draw names for the 2 winners and announce them on the 2nd..

Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing in my excitement!

Hugs your way!

True :D

Sunday, April 4, 2010

"Live Life in Color" Peacock Card & my comment candy winner!

Hello All!

Happy Easter!

"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die."

-- John 11:25-26

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Today I am mixing it up a little. I don't break out my "non-design team" stamps too often, but I bought this Flourishes set months ago and had never used it. It really needed to see some ink!

Don't forget that you can click on the pictures to enlarge for better detail.

I used pearlescent watercolors to match the sheen and iridescents of the feather.

The beautiful papers (with the exception of the glitter papers) are from The Paper Temptress.

See my card recipe for the names.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Timeless Craft Challenge ~ Purple and Turquoise

Flourish's FTTC60 ~ Color inspiration

Charisma Cardz ~ Animal Magic

SSDS ~ Winged Things

And the winner of my "Butterfly Bunny" comment candy stamp is.....

Leah the Orange

Conratulations Leah! Email me your snail mail addy and I will get it headed your way!

To everyone that took the time to comment...THANKS!!! I wish you all could win!

I hope you and yours have a very blessed Easter!

Hugs,

True :D

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Card Recipe

STAMPS USED: Flourishes #SS052 "Strut Your Stuff"

CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress's: Neenah Solar White, Double Duty Turquoise, Double Duty Violet, Fairway Mica Metallic, Cryogen White Iridescent. The Paper Studio's - Solid Glitter papers in Turquoise and Purple

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Color Box cat's eyes in Blue Lagoon and Wisteria

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Metallic turquoise ribbon from Hobby Lobby's Richard Stanley Collection, sewing machine with green thread, Peacock feather from Hobby Lobby, K&Company's - metallic brads #577190, foam tape, glue

COLORING: Yasutomo & Co. Pearlescent Watercolor set

TECHNIQUES USED: Stamping, water coloring, sewing,

SKILL LEVEL: Medium

ADDITITIONAL COMMENTS: : This image is great for using pearlescent watercolors. they match the sheen of the peacock perfectly! They add color and shimmer all in one easy step!

Friday, April 2, 2010

A Big Bountiful Batch of Beautiful Butterfly Birthday Cards :)

Hi Everyone!

I have been asked by quite a few people if I would make some less expensive cards that can be mailed with a standard stamp. I will also be attending some events and craft shows later in the year and have decided to take some cards to sell with me. This is my very first "batch" of cards.

I used Clear Dollar Stamps super versatile "Birthday Celebration" set, designed by Lori McCroskey.

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Birthday Celebration

CS/PAPERS: Basic Grey's "Green at Heart", Flourishes white, Stampin'Up's Certainly Cellery

INK: Staz-On

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Sewing machine and assorted threads, Stampin' Up's scalloped border punch, Wizard with round and scalloped round Nestabilities, Cuttlebug and swirl folder, assorted Offray ribbon, Ranger Stickles in Stardust, Folk Art Wicker White acrylic paint

COLORING: watercolors

TECHNIQUES: watercoloring, stamping, sewing, dry embossing

SPECIAL NOTES: I forgot to punch holes in the scalloped boarder before I attached it to the card so I made the dots with acrylic paint....where there is a will....there is a way!

I would just LOVE it if you would leave me a comment!

Hugs,

True :D

Another card done with my "Butterfly Bunny" stamp & my Copic coloring tutorial link

Hello everyone!

Along with every stamp release of one of my illustrations, comes a coloring tutorial by me, that is posted on Clearly iStamp blog. I LOVE sharing what little I know about coloring with you all! ;)

Anywho..... here are a couple of shots of the card I used the coloring tutorial image on. I left it simple to show off the image. The beautiful papers are from The Paper Temptress, another company I design for.
By the way, my followers will recieve a 15% discount @ The Paper Temptress if you use code: ts15!

Remember to click on the pictures if you would like a closer look.

I would love it if you left a comment on the card here before you head on over to the tutorial.

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Please be a sweetie and leave a comment there if you like the tutorial also. Shoot, you can leave one if you don't too. A little constructive criticism never hurts anyone!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: "Butterfly Bunny"

CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress's- Mountain Rose Glimmer, and Heavenly White

INK: Memento - Tuxedo Black

MARKERS: Copics #s: G99, G21, Y11, E47, E35, E33, E51, C5, E04, E93, Y08, YG41, B32, B0000, and colorless blender

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Ranger Stickles in: Stardust, Cotton Candy, Yellow, Lime Green. Crystal Effects. The Robin's Nest dew drops in Orchid. Sewing Machine and pink thread. Ribbon FX #484469 Pink Polka-dots ribbon. Folk Art Wicker White acrylic paint. Tiny pink flower from stash.

TECHNIQUES: Stamping, alcohol ink pens, sewing

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

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Just popping in to say HI!

Spring Color Splash Pictures, Images and Photos

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

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Check out my friend Laurie's digis!

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

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

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

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

Sunday, March 14, 2010

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

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

Saturday, March 13, 2010

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

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

Friday, March 5, 2010

Some of my OWOH winnings!!!!

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.