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

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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

"You're My Peeps!" Chick Card - Final CDS sneak for this month. :(

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Hi Everyone!

All good things must come to an end. This is my last Clear Dollar Stamps sneak for this month. (Everybody all together now.....Awwwwwwww!)

This set is called "You're My Peep" and it is another beauty illustrated by my friend Shawne Arnold.

I did a lot o poppin' on this one! Notice the butterfly...he is "tip popped". Tehehe..I just made that up!

Remember you can click on any picture for a closer look.

I added lots of sugary looking glitter to the Peep because we all know Peeps are sugar coated. You know how glitter photographs though...it looks like he is speckeled in some shots but he really is sparkly!

This would be a great set for Easter, Spring or any occasion. It comes with multiple sentiments including "Your My Peep" which would be great for a friendship or thank you card.

Please visit the other awesome ladies who are also sneaking a peek of this set:

Kim

Angela

Tricia

Sarah

Cassie

Laurie

Please also visit Lori McCroskey's blog to see all of the other stamp sets that will be released tomorrow as well.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Stamp Scrap and Doodle Saturdays - Open

Stampin' B - Use a Butterfly, a Flower, and a Die Cut

Flutter By Wednesday - Use a Butterfly, Fairy or Angel

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Your My Peep

CS/PAPERS: Fancy Pants Designs, Bo Bunny, Bazzill

INK: Staz-On

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard, rectangle and scalloped rectangle, and oval and scalloped oval Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Tiny Prima flowers, Ranger Stickles in: Fruit Punch, Orange Peel, Lime Green, Yellow, Doodlebug Designs brads, Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Pop dots

COLORING: Prismacolor water color pencils

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

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 :)

Day 3 of CDS sneak peeks. "Hearts in Bloom"

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Hi again!

Hope you all are enjoying Clear Dollar Stamps sneak peeks as much as I am. The girls always do awesome cards but they have all outdone them selves this time! Having all of these beautiful stamps to play with sure doesn't hurt either!

This beautiful flourished plume is from the wonderfully sweet Laurie Wilson's bloomin' imagination. LOL!

It is called "Plumes and Blooms" and has several pretty images to choose from. It releases Feb. 1st .

I was going to use this set in pastels and add lots of tiny paper flowers but then I thought about Valentine's day and how we all need to make some pretty but simple cards to give. I even slapped my own hand as I started towards the sewing machine with paper in tow. This CAS card only took about 30 minutes to make. You could whip them up even quicker if you do more then one at a time!

The papers are from The Paper Temptress. You know I love their papers!

They are:

Laser Black Glossy Lustre

Blanc Sparkle

Neenah Solar White

Neenah Black

This card fits into this week's "Clearly Inspired Challenge" #6 which is a color challenge to use red, white, black and pink if you want.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Lil' Red Wagon - Hearts

The Secret Crafter Saturday - Hearts

Die Cuts R Us - Ribbon
Sweet Stampin' - Scallops
Fussy and Fancy  Friday- Hearts
Stamp Scrap and Doodle Saturdays - Open
Flutter By Wednesday - Use a Butterfly, Fairy, or Angel
It is a tiny little butterfly but he is there on the small heart! ;)

Here is a close up of that awesome Laser Black Glossy Lustre paper.

Please make sure and check out the beautiful cards the other girls have done with this set.

Lind A.

Tricia

Cassie

Stacy

Also, if you go to Lori McCroskey's blog you can see more sets that are being peeked today!

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Plumes and Blooms

CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress, Doodlebug Designs (the red velvet)

INK: Staz- Versa Mark

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard, hearts and scalloped heart nesties, Ruby Slippers embossing powder, heat embossing gun, red beaded lace from the fabric dept. @ WalMart, Offray black dot ribbon, Red Glitter heart brads from Hobby Lobby Valentine dept.

TECHNIQUES: dry embossing , wet embossing, stamping

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 :)

One of my best cards ever! :) Day 2 of CDS sneaks! Carousel Horse

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

Hello All!

So glad you dropped in today!

I really want to show this one off! {patting my own back} LOL!

I knew the second that I saw Clear Dollar Stamp's "Enchanting Carousel" set, illustrated by the sweet Shawne Arnold, that I would pair it up with some shimmery pastel papers from "The Paper Temptress"! I had been itching to use those luscious papers that Patricia sent me as part of my design team packet!

This beautiful image screamed soft and pretty so that is what I did. I bet I have about 7 straight hours in this one with the intricate water coloring, cutting, all of the hand-sewn beading around the frame of the image, and the mini flower arrangements.

The names of The Paper Temptress papers I used are:

Crystal Mica/Metallic
Amethyst Mica/Metallic
Rose Quartz Mica/Metallic
Opal Mica/Metallic
Antique Gold Mica/Metallic
Silver Silk Lustre

I mixed my colors for the image to match the paper colors exactly. It was done on that shimmer paper but I still added some  metallic Sakura pen coloring and some Stickles glitter to give it even more sparkle.

I will let you in on a little tip. I stamped the pole on the Stardreams Antique Gold then paper pieced the base, glued it together the put 4 coats of crystal effects over all of it. I then paper pieced the horse over the top of that.  It doesn't show real well in the photo but it made it look very 3 demensional!

The beads around the image were all sewn on by hand. It took some time but I think it really added to the card.

I had to cut the square "Spellbinders Fleur Di Lis" pendant to fit the oval. (tip #2)

The golden corner treatments are one of the accent stamps that come with the set. I used Versa Mark and gold embossing powders, heat embossed then added all of the pretties.

Other DT's that are sneaking some beautiful peeks of this set are:
Tori Wild
Stacy Morgan
Laurie Wilson
Nancy Grant
Also check in on Lori McCroskey's blog for a peek at some other sets that also release Feb. 1st.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

My Time To Craft - "Elegant Rose"
I used roses for embellishments
Creative Card Crew - "Punch It"
I punched the leaves in the floral corners
Creative Inspirations - "Feminine"
No question about that!
Paper Play - "Pink White Green"
One of their DT's also used brown so my purple SHOULD work too! LOL!
Cute Card Thursday - "Bloomin' Gorgeous"
I used flowers embellish ments...besides....don't you think it is gorgeous?
C.R.A.F.T. - "paper Piecing"
The pole was peiced form gold CS
If The Shoe Fits - Inspirational (from a picture on their blog)
My interpretation... My horse is a girl. If she gets hot ...she pants. She is all dressed up. She wears shoes,  and if you ride her too long you might feel like you have had one too many drinks! LOL!
Theme Thursday - Busy!

Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Enchanting Carousel
CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress
INK: Staz-On Black, Versa Mark
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard, oval and scalloped oval nesties, Spelbinders "Fleur Di Lis" pendant die.
Sakura Metallic Gelly Roll pens, Ranger Stickles in Stardust, Diamond Glaze, sewing machine, thread, Scor-Pal, half pearls, seed beads, beading needle, gold cording, gold embossing powder, heat embossing gun, small leaves punches, pearl stamens, tiny silk roses
COLORING: Prismacolor's watercolor pencils
TECHNIQUES: dry embossing , wet embossing, machine sewing, hand beading, tole', 3D, water coloring

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 :)

Day 1 of Clear Dollar Stamp's SNEAK PEEKS! 2 Cards to share!

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Hello All!

Today I get to show you cards made with a couple of different "Clear Diollar Stamps" stamp sets.

The first one uses the pretty "Silhouette Thoughts" illustrated by the very talented Laurie Wilson. This set come with silhouettes of several images plus the "I thought of You Today" sentiment. It would work great for many occasions!

On this card, I used gorgeous "The Paper Temptress" papers which adds richness and elegance in my opinion! The names of the papers are:

Stardreams Antique Gold

Neenah Black

Crystal Stardreams

Metallic Gold

In this shot, you can see the beautiful sparkle on the white paper really well.

Don't forget...you can click any picture to enlarge.

Other CDS Designers with sneaks of this set:

Nancy Grant

Cassie Trask

Stacey Morgan

Laurie Wilson

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Silhouette Thoughts

CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress

INK: Staz-Versa Mark

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard, Rectangle and rectangle scalloped nesties, Gold embossing powder, heat gun, gold ribbons, "Dress it Up" Nostalgic Treasures decorative button, Cuttlebug and swirl embossing folder, flourish cutting die.

TECHNIQUES: dry embossing, wet embossing

The card above was done with another of the images from the "Silhouette Thoughts" set and with "Fear Not" set which is illustrated by the lovely Lori McCroskey.

Check out Nancy's blog for another sneak of the "Fear Not: set:

Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Fear Not and Silhouette Thoughts

CS/PAPERS: K&Company, Bazzill, Core'dinations

INK: Staz-On Timber Brown, ColorBox Drk. Moss and Blue Iris

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard, square and labels nesties, The Robin's Nest dew drops in Fresh Cut Grass, Polk-a-dot brad, assorted flowers, ribbon, sewing machine, thread,

TECHNIQUES: dry embossing, stamping

If you have not signed up for my $50.00 blog candy....there is no time like now! LOL!

Click HERE to see how.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :)

JOIN the OWOH "Magic Carpet Ride" blog hop now!

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This candy is closed

Hello Everyone!

I just found out about a really AWESOME blog hop that I just HAVE to join in on!

Here is an excerpt from Lisa's blog...

"WHAT IS ONE WORLD ONE HEART?

I created this event in 2007. The  idea behind this giveaway event was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to interact, discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way. 2007 had roughly 85-90 participants and many connections were made because of it......friendships that are still going strong."

Please go to Lisa blog to read more and to join in!

I am #458 on the magic carpet ride! ;)

I hope you will all join in on the fun. Every participant has a give-a-way so you could win all kinds of prizes just for taking a fun tour and meeting some new friends!

My offerings are one of my handmade cards and whatever extra scrappin' goodies I can fit in the box. I chose this sparkly little fairy because there is just something "MAGICAL" about fairies! There is also something magical about surprises...that's why I am not telling what the fun extras will be! ;)

Win This Card...

Plus some crafty surprise goodies!

All you have to do is leave a comment below. I would also love it if you became a follower if you aren't already! I will put you in for a second chance if you do follow!

Please remember to leave the link to your blog or an email addy so I can contact you if you win my card and goodies.

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Meet our newest family member!

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Hello everyone,

I was busy this weekend making cards for Clear Dollar Stamps sneak peeks that you will be able to see starting this Thursday {1/28/2010}.   Anyhow, I didn't get a chance to make anything to post tonight so I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce you to our newest family member. This is our one year old, Zoey and she is the sweetest dog I think I have ever met. We have had her less that a week and are totally wrapped around her middle toe pad! LOL!

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Please come back in a few days and check out my latest CDS peeks. One of them, in my opinion, is the prettiest one I have ever made. {pat pat pat} :)

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