Looking Back at My Favorite Fall Images (That I Illustrated)

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Hi Everyone!

I have been going through my rather huge collection of cards that I have hung on to so I can put them in a local craft booth. It was cool seeing some that I had forgotten that I had done. :)

While sorting them into seasons, I realized that my Fall illustrations are some of my favorite. Perhaps because Fall is my favorite season. 

I thought I would share some of my favorites of the season with you again, over the next few days. :)

These cards were done with my "Autumn Blessings" digi.
Available for instant download from Clear Dollar Stamps for just $2.50

This has to be my all time favorite. It is in CardMaker Magazine's 2013 calendar! :)

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This is another of my faves. It was published in the September issue of CardMaker. The issue that I was the "Featured Designer" in TOOT TOOT! :)

See the details on the original post HERE.

The following cards were created with my "Autumn Blessings" pre-colored digi.
Available for instant download from Clear Dollar Stamps for just $3.00.

The designer paper on this card is from my "Truly Fall" digital paper set.

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This one is a new project. :)

Thanks to everyone for stopping by today. Please come back tomorrow to see another of my favorites. ;)

Time For Another Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop!

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Hi Everyone!

It's the 13th of the month so it's time for another Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings blog hop!

If you found your way here from Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings, you are in the right place!

If you just happened on to my blog, head on back there, because that it where it all starts! :)

You don't want to miss any of the awesome projects the girls have created for your viewing pleasure...or a chance at a great prize from Really Reasonable Ribbon.


This month's Ribbon Club kit has lots of beautiful Valentine themed ribbons in it. 
When Valentine's Day is over, they can still be used for all occasion cards.


I decided to use my new "Conversation Hearts" and digital papers that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps, to create a little Valentine's Day treat bag.
The cardstock is Brilliant White and Dark Papaya Puree from Discount Card Stock.
The ribbon is from this month's Ribbon Club set.

 This is what the "Conversation Hearts" digi set looks like. 
It's just $3.50 for instant download! :)

If you aren't a ribbon club member, now would be a great time to sign up!

You get automatic shipments of 10-15 yards of assorted beautiful ribbons for just $9.00 domestic and $11.50 international!

This is what the entire January club kit looks like...

Bonnie will be giving away a January Ribbon Club kit to a random commentor so please make sure and comment on all of the girl's projects to increase your chances of winning!

Your next stop on the hop is Judy's joyful blog. You're gonna love it! :)

Thanks so much for dropping by today!

Hugs,

True :D

           

A CAS Card Done With My Freebie Paper ~ Come Get Yours! :)

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Hi Everyone!

Yesterday I posted a freebie digi paper that I created just for my followers as a thank you gesture.

Today over at Split Coast Stampers, The Friday Free For All Challenge is CAS (Clean And Simple).

It doesn't get much simpler then using the paper I created!. I already "inked" the edges of the paper digitally and sized it for both 6" x 6" and 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" cards.  All I did was print out the smaller size paper, trim it, stamp a nice sentiment, and add a flower and ribbon. I am guessing the card took about 5 minutes to make!

I chose to design my first freebie with lots of assorted colors so it could be paired up with many colors of cardstock or embellishments.

Here is my card....

I think it looks great with that orange Prima flower and the pretty Apple Shimmer Satin ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamps' - "Heartfelt Sentiment" set.

Both the card base and my "designer paper" are done with Discount Card Stock's - Brilliant White.

If you would like to have my "freebie" digi paper, just become a follower (if you aren't already), leave a comment below, and email me HERE.

See the paper HERE on yesterday's post. :)

Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by again today!

Hugs,

True :)

Live Life With A Song In Your Heart!

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Hi Everyone!

I am playing along with the girls in the "Ways To Use It" WT323 challenge today. We were asked to use music as our inspiration. I used some pretty sheet music paper and a sentiment from the "Home Tweet Home" stamp set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps for my musical bits.

The beautiful 1 1/2" Ivory Crochet Lace is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. The Brown Sheer Looped Trim is also from RRR but is temporarily out of stock (it's just too darn popular) They do have it available in Cream or White. Great colors to keep on hand because you can always color them with Copics or other inks to get whatever color you want! ;) And thats my tip of the day!  ;)

The flower is from Prima's ~ Roosevelt Collection and I added some of their Willow Heirloom Leaves.

The Cardstock is Discount Card Stock's ~ Kraft and Soot.

The designer paper is Textured Cream Sheet Music from The Paper Studio.

The pretty Black Gradient Pearl Stickers are from Creative Charms. 

Thanks so much for dropping by today!

Hugs,

True :D

A Couple of CDS Sneak Peeks & Some RRR- Ribbons!

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Hi Everyone!

Today is another sneak peek day at Clear Dollar Stamps!

Both sets that I am showing today, will be available on March 1st.

I am also showing off a couple of newer ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

My first cards are done with the beautiful "Hydrangea" set created by Laurie Wilson.

I couldn't make up my mind what color I wanted to do first so I did them all! :)

The beautiful ribbons are the new "Corsage" ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

These cards were done with the "Roses to Die For" set that I illustrated. 

There is a twist on the name  because the images fit the "Blooming Bouquet" dies that are available now. The combination makes for quick and beautiful cards and projects.

The beautiful ribbon on these cards is Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ Champagne Diamond Satin.

I hope you will head on over to Lori's blog for a list of all of the other girls who are showing their beautiful sneaks today!

Hugs,

True :D

Lots of DT Cards today! RRRR Challenge and CDS Sneak Peeks, Plus Comment Candy!!!

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Hi Everyone!
Today is the sneaks for this month's digi releases at Clear Dollar Stamps and also time for a new challenge at Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings that is co-sponsored by another one of my teams, Creative Charms!

This is a very long post so please keep on scrollin'!  :)
Because I want to show that I am grateful that you came to visit and took the time to look at my long post today, I am offering one lucky commenter both the new "I Love You BeeCause" and the "Monkey Business" digis below!


My first card covers both design team obligations plus I used some other teams supplies.
Do I know how to work it or what?!? Tehehehe!

My first sample is done with my new "I Love You BeeCause" digi set.
The fabulous ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ January Ribbon of the Month set. It is packed with lots of beautiful Valentine themed ribbons and trims.
Our RRRR challenge this time is to use "Hearts and Ribbons".

The pretty Pink Vintage Jewel Brad is from Creative Charms.
The paper is The Paper Temptress's ~ Heavenly White.

This is everything you get on the digi. It is a very versatile set that can be used for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and just BeeCause all year long!

It is just $2.50 for an instant download!

My next card was done with my new "Monkey Business" digi.

The paper is The Paper Temptress's ~ Heavenly White and  Jelly Bean Green.
The pretty Sunflower Swiss Dots Grosgrain ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The digi comes with lots of fun images and is available for instant download now for just $3.00!

And now....I have some exciting news!

Starting with January's Clear Dollar Stamps release sets, CDS will be offering "Cuttin'Up SVG cut files to coordinate with the stamps!

I did this card using the "Heart Hugs" stamp that I illustrated, and the "Heart Hugs Cuttin' Up" SVG file with my Cricut. I am amazed at how fast and easy it was to cut! What would have taken about 5 minutes and been cut far from perfect, took about 10 seconds and the results are sa-weet!  ;)

This card also works for the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings "Use Hearts and Ribbon" challenge!

This amazing time saving cut file is available for just $1.00 for instant download!!!!

The pretty ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon's - January Ribbon of the Month kit.

The card base is Bazzill Swiss Dots, the DP is from K&Co's Super Pad stack and the pretty sparkly cardstocks are Cappuccino and  Bronze mica metallics from The Paper Temptress.

The little jewels on either side of the sentiment are Pink Gradient Gem Stickers from Creative Charms.

To get all the details about our new "Cuttin' Up" SVG files please visit Lori's Clearly iStamp blog.

Please visit Clearly iStamp to get links and see the amazing projects the other girls did with this month's digi releases!

Hope to see you all at the RRRR "Use Hearts and Ribbon" challenge!  :)

To be entered into the drawing for my new digi sets, just leave a quick comment and let me know which card is your favorite and why. No need to be a follower but I would appreciate it if you are so inclined!  :)
I will announce the winner Monday the 17th.

Thanks so much for dropping by!
BTW...comments are like heart hugs...so nice to receive! *wink* *wink*

Hugs,

True :D

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Card Recipe for Card #1:
CDS STAMPS USED: "I Love You BeeCause" digi
CS/PAPERS: Heavenly White, K&Co. Super Pad stack
INK: Inkjet printer
ACCENTS/TOOLS: I Kan Dee chalks, ribbon, Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots embossing folder, pink half pearls, Diamond Glaze, Stickles in Cotton Candy and Diamonds, Scor-Tape, double-sided foam tape, Scor-Pal
COLORING: watercolors
TECHNIQUES: watercolor, embossing, chalking, 3D, popping, tole'
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Card Recipe for Card #2:
CDS STAMPS USED: Monkey Business Digi
CS/PAPERS: My Mind's Eye ~ "Summer Song" stack, Paper Temptress ~ "Heavenly White" and "Jelly Bean Green"
INK: ink jet printer, Color Box ~ Olive Pastel
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Wizard and square Nestabilities, Diamond Glaze, Grosgrain dot yellow ribbon, Scor-Tape, Scor-Pal, Black Micron Pigma Pen, Double-sided foam tape, micro scissors, Eye Candie chalks
COLORING: Watercolors
TECHNIQUES: watercoloring, chalking, 3D, Tole'
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Card Recipe for card #3:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Heart Hugs"
CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress, K&Co Super Pad stack, Bazil Swiss Dots
INK: Staz-On Jet, Black, Versa-Magic Oasis Green and Malted Mauve
ACCENTS/TOOLS: CDS "Tabs and Tags" die set, Wizard, oval and scalloped oval Nestabilities, Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape, double-sided Foam tape, Pink Gradient Jewel stickers, Pink with white dots satin ribbon, sewing machine with pink and teal thread, teal and pink glitter glue, Diamond Glaze, white Gel pen, Cricut with "Heart Hugs" SVG file from Clear Dollar Stamps
COLORING: watercolors
TECHNIQUES: watercoloring, SVG cutting, sewing, popping, 3D, Tole', Paper Piecing.

A Cupcake for Lori's Surprise Birthday Blog Hop!!!!

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Hello!

Today is Lori McCroskey's birthday!

Lori is the owner of Clear Dollar Stamps and a dear, sweet  friend to all of her design team.

We all just love her to pieces so we wanted to celebrate her special day by having a surprise BLOG HOP!

SURPRISE LORI!!!!!

If you came here from Katie's cute blog, you are in the right place!

If you just happened onto my page, why not go back to Lori's blog where it all started. 

(some of the girls have access to her blog so they posted without her knowing it, so it would be a surprise)

We hope you have time to hit all 15 design team's blogs to check out all of the birthday eye candies but if you don't, we hope you will at least hop over and wish Lori a happy birthday!

The card I made for Lori was done with the very first stamp that I illustrated for her.

It is simply titled "Cupcake". The sentiment is from the "Cool Ride" set.

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

Your next stop on the hop is Christi's pretty blog.

Thanks so much for joining in on our little surprise party!

Hugs,

True :D

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Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Cupcake" and sentiment is from "Cool Ride"
CS/PAPERS: Basic Grey's Sugar Rush, PaperTrey Ink's white cardstock
INK: Staz-On and VersaMark refill, Color Box Tangerine cat's eye
MARKERS: Tombows 553, 946, 126, 723, 977, 062
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Offray "Orange Opal" ribbon, Ranger Stickles in Orange Peel and Yellow, Martha Stewart's coarse crystal glitter, The Paper Studio's Spare Parts Glitter brads, Wizard and scalloped oval Nestabilities, sewing machine and pink thread, clear embossing powder and heat gun, glue, double sided foam tape, water brush
COLORING: watercoloring with Tombows
TECHNIQUES: stamping, watercoloring, embossing, sewing, 3D popping

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

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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! ;)

This gorgeous ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's  "Peach Organza".

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

RRR Patriotic Challenge Card "God Bless America"

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Hello Everyone!

Wow July 1st already! That means it is time for another fun Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge!

Hope you will come join us @ Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings for our "Patriotic" challenge.
Be creative, have some fun, and enter for a chance to win an awesome prize!

My sample card was done using this beautiful "Let Freedom Ring" digital stamp from Clear Dollar Stamps.

I colored it with Tombows, added some sparkly embossing on the stars, metallic watercolor on the pole and chalked in some clouds.

The papers I used are all from The Paper Temptress.

They are: Heavenly White, Red Pepper Thick Columns, and Lapis Lazuli Mica Metallic. 

I chose to only use one embellishment on this card so it would show off that gorgeous Royal Blue Swirls ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon. It is one of my all time favorites!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

One Stitch at a Time - Stars and Stripes

Quirky Crafts - Ribbons

Stamptacular Sunday - Stars and Stripes

Cuttlebug Spot - Independence Day

All Sorts - Embossing

Please head over to our design team blog and see the other beautiful samples the rest of the team have prepared for you. I am sure they will get your creative mojo juices flowing! ;)

As always, I appreciate any comments you would like to send my way!

Hope you all have a safe, happy and healthy holiday weekend!

Hugs,

True :D

CDS Sneak Peek ~'A Cuppa Kitty" ~ Another one of my Illustrations

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Hello All!

Today, I have an exciting post! I get to show you another one of my stamp illustrations that will be available for purchase at Clear Dollar Stamps on July 1st. The set is called "A Cup Full of Happiness" and comes with the image plus several different sentiments. 

This is such a fun stamp to color. I have done it in several colors to look like all of the kitties in my life. This one looks like my cat Nother, who was the model for the stamp. I will show you another version on Saturday.

I colored the kitty with Prismacolor pencils and watercolor pencils, then paper pieced the cup and saucer. I then added some UTEE to add some shine.

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

The beautiful ribbon and bow are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

It is their Olive Wrinkled Ribbon.

Please check out the other girls who are sneak peeking this image today.

(If their posts aren't up yet, please check back later)

 Laurie

Tricia

 Lisa

 Gloria

 Rebecca

 Sarah G

Katie

Also, go to Lori's blog to check out all of the other sneaks and new July stamps.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly ~ "In Stitches"

Zig-zag stitching inside and out!

Creative Inspirations ~ "Paper Piecing"

The cup and saucer are paper pieced.

Stamp With Fun ~ "Birthday"

Sentiment says..."Wishing You a Cup Full of Birthday Fun!"

Crafty Angels ~ "My Favorite Stamp"

Right now, this is my favorite stamp because I designed it! ;)

My Time to craft ~ "Zig-Zag"

Zig-zag stitching inside and out!

Everybody Art ~ "Birthday"

Sentiment says..."Wishing You a Cup Full of Birthday Fun!"

Pile it On ~ Do Something Creative With Cardstock

I paper pieced my cup and saucer then glazed it. Does that count as creative?  ;)

Practical Scrapper  ~ Use Flowers

I used flowered cardstock...one of the options listed. ;)

Fresh Brewed ~ Anything Goes

I Did It Creations ~ Use Dimension

ABC ~ X-tra Dimension

Digi Doodle ~ Anything Goes

Corrosive ~ Flowers

I have flowers on my DP...does that count? ;)

Crafty Ann's ~ Embossing

Sew Many Cards ~ 

Caardvarks ~ Embossing

Speedy The Cat ~ Flowers

Floral DP. Hope that counts. ;)

Card Recipe:
STAMPS USED: Clear Dollar Stamps ~ "A Cup Full of Happiness"
CS/PAPERS: Bazzill Clover Swiss Dots and K&Company's "Life's Journey"
INK: Staz-On Jet Black, Colorbox cat's eyes in Olive and Chestnut
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Olive Wrinkled Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon. Wizard and round and scalloped round, and rectangle and scalloped rectangle Nestabilities. Sewing machine with tan thread, UTEP, VersaMark refill, old paintbrush, heat gun, water pen, Scor-tape, glue, double sided foam tape.
COLORING: Prismacolor watercolor pencils #'s WC2944, WC2929, WC2947. Prismacolor colored pencils #'s 747 and 7451/2
TECHNIQUES: stamping, watercoloring, sewing, embossing

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving comments! I would love to hear what you think about my newest stamp image! ;)

Hugs,

True :D