Multi DT Post Cards

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Hi Everyone!

I am combining several design team posts into one so none of them get lost in the shuffle! :)

My first card is done with the latest digi that I designed for Clear Dollar Stamps.

The beautiful ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. It is their new "Light Green Satin with Grosgrain Edge".

That pretty Pink Vintage Pearl Brad is from Creative Charms.

I used "Spring Larch" and "Mountain Rose" cardstocks from The Paper Temptress.

My digi set is called "Purrfect Day" and available now for instant download. 

I hope you will head over to Lori's blog after you have checked out my second card to see the beautiful projects the other girls have created with this month's digi releases. :)

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My next card is a sample for the latest challenge over Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings.

It is being co-sponsored by I Brake For Stamps so I used one of their hilarious "Humorous Seniors" stamps.

I chose "Hovering Henrietta" since the challenge is "Spring Plus Rribbon". Looks like she is doing a little Spring cleaning to me. ;)

BTW...If you like this image, you should really go check out the rest of their "Humorous Seniors"! They are a hoot!

If you do....use the discount code SAVE10TRUE to receive a 10% discount off of your entire purchase!

The pretty ribbon is from the February Ribbon of the Month Club assortment  from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The Pink Vintage Jewel Brad is from Creative Charms.

The cradstocks are Fairway and Flame from The Paper Temptress.

Hope you will head on over to Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings and check out all of the great cards the RRRR girls and the IB4S girls have created for your inspiration!

Who knows....maybe we will inspire you to join in our challenge!

Something else that might inspire you are the prizes.

RRR is giving a $10.00 gift certificate and IB4S is giving away a $25.00 gift certificate so we will have 2 lucky winners!

Wowsers! :)

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

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"Purrfect Day" card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Purrfect Day digi
CS/PAPERS: K&Company's Super Pad stack, Paper Temptress' Heavenly White, Spring Larch, and Mountain Rose
INK: Laser Printer, Versa Magic's Oasis Green
ACCENTS/TOOLS: ribbon, Antique Pearl brad, sewing machine with pink and aqua thread, Wizard with square and scalloped square Nestablities, Diamond Glaze, Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape, double-sides foam tape.
COLORING: water colors
TECHNIQUES: digital stamp, sewing, watercoloring

"Love is the Ticket" Tag ~ IB4S

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Hi Everyone!

This is my second post for the day so please scroll down to see my CDS sneak peeks. ;)

I saw the beautiful "Love Coupon" stamp  from I Brake For Stamps and just had to have it!

I haven't made that many tags but my friend Karen has inspired me to dabble!

I Think this will make an awesome Valentine don't you?

Remember...if you go buy this stamp to use my discount code SAVE10TRUE to get 10% off of your entire order!  :)

The cardstock is Sparkle Noir and Wild Cherry from the Paper Temptress

The ribbon is Shimmer Red Satin from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and the black is a scrap that is no longer available.

The rose is from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Other elements are the metal label from Joanne's. The metal eyelet from Stampin' Up.

Glimmer Mist,

Christmas Red Stickles

black brads, heart brad.

Dew Drops

MS punch, sewing machine and thread and adhesives.

I just kind of threw things on it and it worked!

I think I'm getting hooked on tags! :)

Hope you like it!

Hugs,

True :D

"Kerr Jar With Blackberry Blossoms" Card IB4S

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Hi Everyone!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

I guess you have figured out by now that I don't let the season dictate what kind of cards I do. ;)

By the time Christmas is over, I am ready to do some non-coldish type cards.

This one is done with I Brake For Stamps ~ "Kerr Jar" stamp.

Images like this make me feel like a true artist! It was so fun to color. :)

If you like it as much as I do and want to buy it...don't forget to use my coupon code SAVE10TRUE to save 10% off of your entire order!

The cardstock is Bazzill's Swiss Dots and the DP is from The Best of K&Company stack.

The gorgeous Plum Velvet ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The jewels are the Clear Gradient Gem stickers from Creative Charms that I just colored with a Copic to match the color of the jar.

The image itself is watercolored then I added some Diamond Glaze to the jar  and berries.  

Thanks so much for dropping by!

A comment from you would be "berry" sweet!  ;)

Hugs,

True :D

"Hang In There! :)

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Hello!

I broke out with some pink rubber for today's card.

I used I Brake For Stamps' "Laundry". Isn't it cute? I know...I should be doing cold and frosty cards. Wrong! I do as I please and felt like something bright and warm! :)

I stamped the image on 5 different micro pattered papers form K and Company's ~ Super Pad stack then added some shading, cut them out and glued them to the image that I stamped on the white paper. It was a lot of cutting but I like the effect!

I made my own sentiment in PhotoShop.

I used bits and pieces of bright assorted ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The cardstocks are: Heavenly White, Fairway, Punch, Flame, and Gold, all from The Paper Temptress.

I chalked the sky with I Kan Dee chalks and painted the grass with watercolors. The embossing in the background was done with Tim Holtz "Swirls" folder and around the sentiment I used my Scor-Pal and Scor-Bug.

I am entering this card in The Secret Crafter Saturday ~ "Tons of Texture" challenge

Thanks again for dropping by:

Sure would love some comments if ya don't mind!  :)

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True :D

I am so excited!

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My "Dainty Fairy" card made the top 3 list at Aly's Sunday Challenge!

There were 364 entries!  *big cheesy grin*

See Aly's post HERE.

See my original "Dainty Fairy" post HERE.

Thanks for dropping by!

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True :D

"Strip Quilt" Card Set

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Hello Everyone!

Today I wanted to share a set of cards that I made in a strip quilt kind of style. They were a lot of work but fun to do!

I used the "Mini Flower Background" stamp from I Brake For Stamps.

The papers are Vista, Fairway, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Mountain Rose, and Antique Gold, in text and cardstock weight, all from The Paper Temptress.
The beautiful ribbons are from the "Shimmer Satin Assortment" from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
The roses in the center of the bows are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

First, I stamped the scraps of assorted papers in VersaMark ink then sprinkled with gold embossing powder and heat set. Then I colored in the leaves and flowers, cut into strips, glued the strips to a piece of cardstock, cut and positioned on the card. I think the results are pretty cool. ;)

I hand drew the sentiments and embossed them as well as the edges of the "quilt".

Thanks so much for dropping by!

I would love to here what you think!

BTW...if you have not entered my comment cand to win one of the Annie's Attic "Coloring Techniques For Card Making" books, CLICK HERE!  :)

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True :D

Day 3 of CDS Sneak Peeks ~ Plus an IB4S Sample

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Hi again!

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

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

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

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

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I know it seems a little late for a holiday card but it is not! New Years is a holiday!  :)

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

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

If you go shopping @ I Brake For Stamps, be sure and remember to use coupon code SAVE10TRUE to save 10% off of your entire order! 

The cardstock is Heavenly White, Smooth Silver Lustre, and Pearl Black Glossy from the Paper Temptress.

That pretty ribbon is Sheer White With Silver Accents from really Reasonable Ribbon.

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


Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop and a Multi Design Team Card! ;)

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Hello All!

It is the 13th of the month which means that it is time for another fun Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings blog hop!

If you came from Cheryl's sweet blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened on to the hop here, you will want to start back at the beginning at RRR design team blog.

For the hop today, I used some ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon's - December Ribbon of the Month Club package. Bonnie picked out lots of pretty browns that remind us of hot cocoa.  :)

 The beautiful image is I Brake For Stamp's - "Well and Roses".


Remember...if you would like this image or any others from I Brake For Stamps, be sure and use the discount code SAVE10TRUE to save 10% off of your entire purchase!  ;)


The papers are from The Paper Temptress and are:
Rose Quartz Mica Metallic,
Jellybean Green 
and Hot Fudge.

The sweet pink gradient pearl stickers in the corners, are from Creative Charms.

The stunningly beautiful flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

The inside of the card reads "Wishing You Well!". 

Your next stop on the hop is the wonderful Tilly's blog.  ;).

Remember to leave a comment on all of the hop blogs for your chance to win a "December Ribbon of the Month" package!
You will also want to sign up for RRR's Christmas blog candy give away. Lots and lots of goodies from our sweet Bonnie!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs your way!

True :D

Faux Tile Poinsettia Card

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Hello All!

Just a quick post today to show you the card I made for a Split Coast Stampers challenge.

The challenge #TLC301 is to make a card with a faux tile background but I didn't pay attention to the "background" part. LOL! I am going to share it anyhow because it was a very fun project.

I used the tutorial from Julie's blog.

That beautiful stamp is from I Brake For Stamps and it is called "Happy Holidays Poinsettia".

The papers are all from The Paper Temptress and are: Heavenly White, Brown Bag, and Antique Gold.

The beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's  Gold Swirls.

That pretty brad is Creative Charm's White Vintage Marble brad that I colored with a Copic to get the color I wanted.

The image is watercolored then sponged around the "tile" edges

Thanks so much for dropping by!

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True :D

IB4S "Christmas Collage" ~ Merry Blackbird" Card

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Hello All!

This is my second post for the day so when you are finished checking out this card, please scroll down to see what else I have been up to. :)

Della, from I Brake For Stamps, sent me an extra sheet of rubber to play with besides the ones I got to pick out this month. I am sooooo glad she did!

You all know that I do lots of cutsie cutsie stuff but I mixed it up a bit on this card.

The stamps set is IB4S "Christmas Collage" rubber sheet and it is amazing!

If you would like to buy this set or any other stamps from I Brake For Stamps, please remember to use the coupon code SAVE10TRUE to get a 10% off discount on your entire order!

For this card, I used The Paper Studio's "Wrinkled Red Leather" and I distressed it with Staz-On Jet Black ink. The "Solid Pearl Gold" paper is also by The Paper Studio. The cardstocks are Bazzill.

That beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ Gold Swirls and their Totally Twill Moss Green.

The other elements I used are: dew drops from The Robin's Nest, a gold marker, watercolors, and Scor-Tape.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Pile It On ~ "Christmas with an Animal"

Hope a bird counts! ;)

Lil' Red Wagon ~ "Use the Color Red"

ABC  ~  "H is For Holidays"

Cute Card Thursday  ~  "Anything Goes"

Sundays With Crissy  ~ "Red, Green, Gold"

Kaboodle Doodles  ~  "Make it Vintage"

The Crazy Challenge  ~  "Things With Wings"

Whoopsi Daisy ~  "Christmas"

If you have not signed up for my birthday blog candy yet...CLICK HERE to go to that post!

Thanks again for dropping by. Hope you liked my little style mixer!

Hugs,

True :D

"Geese at Sunset" IB4S and Creative Charms DT Card

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Hello All!

Today I combined elements from a couple of my newest DT companies.

This image is I Brake For Stamp's "Geese in Flight" stamp, and the embellishments all came from Creative Charm's "Fabulous Fall" November Kit of The Month. They are Brown Vintage Velvet Ric-Rac, Sage Green Vintage Brads, and Amber Gem Stickers.

I created this card for Papertake Weekly's "Penny For The Guy" challenge where they asked us to make a card for a guy.
I am also entering it in the following challenges:
Stampin' B's ~ "Animal in a Die Cut"
The Stamp Man ~ "Cards For Men"
Stamp With Fun ~ "All That Can Fly"
Double Dutch ~ "Fall Has Fallen"

If you would like to buy this stamp or any other IB4S images, please remember to use the coupon code SAVE10TRUE to save 10% off of your entire order!  :)

The cardstock is The Paper Temptress's Brown Basis and Kraft.

The image is water colored.

This is the kit I used on this project:

Kit of the Month – Fabulous Fall – 150 Pieces - $14.99 (Regular $19.42)

· Thanksgiving Chipboard Stickers – 6 Pieces

· Fall Seasonal Sparkles – 21 Pieces

· Light Green Vintage Jewels – 9 Pieces

· Sage Green Vintage Brads – 9 Pieces

· Fall Medley – 17 Pieces

· 18” Brown Velvet Ric Rac

· Brown Vintage Poppies – 8 Pieces

· Amber Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces

They are also offering another kit this month:

Kit of the Month – Winter Wishes – 145 Pieces - $14.99 (Regular $20.42)

· Winter Chipboard Stickers – 6 Pieces

· Winter Seasonal Sparkles – 25 Pieces

· Red and Green Vintage Jewels – 12 Pieces

· Christmas Vintage Metal Frames – 6 Pieces

· Christmas Twinkle Stickers – 10 Pieces

· 18” Red Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

· 18” Green Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

· Red Vintage Poppies – 8 Pieces

· Red and Green Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces

These kits are a wonderful way to get pre-coordinated elements for a great price!

Hope you like my card!

I would love to hear what you think about it, the stamp or the Kit of the Month.

Hugs,

True :D

My First Card as an "I Brake For Stamps" Full Time DT Member

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Hello All!

A while back, I guest DT'ed for I Brake For Stamps and loved their images! Della asked then if I would like to be a full time DT but with my full time job and other design team responsibilities, there was just not enough time. Yet another silver lining to getting laid off is...now I have time!

This is my first official post as a "real" I Brake For Stamps designer!

I got to go shopping for rubber and picked so many awesome stamps that it was hard to decide which to do first. I also just received my latest Really Reasonable Ribbon DT package and in it were these amazing Purple and Green Glitz Ribbons that I just couldn't wait to play with, so I picked the "Lovely Fairy" image to match the ribbons. I love killing two birds with one stone! Don't you? ;)  Tehehehe!

Here is the result....

Remember, you can click on any picture to enlarge!

Here is a close up of that beautiful Green Glitz ribbon that I adorned with flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I bought the glittery papers at Hobby Lobby and they are made by The Paper Studio.

Would you like this stamp?

Use my discount code SAVE10TRUE and save 10% on your entire order at

 I Brake For Stamps!


I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Creative Inspirations ~ "Glitter, Glamour, Girlie"
Check...check...check!
Stamp With Fun ~ "All That Can Fly"
Faries fly!
Papertake Weekly ~ "Sparkly and Bright"
Boy is it!
Creative Card Crew ~ "Lets Punch It"
I used my Nesties
ABC ~ "G" Is For Glitter
Boy did I use glitter! ;)
Simon Says Stamps ~ "Punch 'Em"
I used my Nesties
Stamp Something ~ "With Some Pink"
Don't have a lot but it is there. ;)
One Stop ~ "Anything Goes"
Secret Crafter ~ "Anything That Flies"
Fairies Fly! ;)

Thanks so much for dropping by!

I would love it if you left me some comment love!

It makes my day!

Hugs,

True :D

Fishbowl Candy Jar

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Hello,

It's Saturday which means it is my turn to post a Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings project.

I didn't do my normal card thing but instead made a quick little gift jar that would be great to give anyone.

Please watch the video below to see the fish in action and to get all of the detail.

The fish is from I Brake For Digis and is called......you guessed it......"Fish"!  ;)

The beautiful ribbon is Kiwi Organza Dots, and Aqua Organza from Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

The half pearls are also from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I am entering this project in the following challenges:
Creatalicious ~ Show some 3D
The creation is 3D plus I popped the fin and eyeball on the fish
Creative Inspirations ~ Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday ~ Dazzle Me
I used metallic paint and glitter all over the fish
Creative Inspirations ~ Animals
Does a fish count? ;)
Charisma Cardz ~ Something With a Tail
Check! ;)
Polka Doodles ~ Generic Male & Female
Check! :)
Pile it On ~ Stretch That Plastic!
I used fishing line for my plastic

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Please leave a comment before you go....they make my day!

Hugs,

True :D

"Apple Barrel" ~ My last "I Brake For Stamps" GDT card ;(

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Hello everyone!

Today I played with another "I Brake For Stamps" image from their MS71 full plate.

Other cards that I have done with this plate are:

"Just Peachy"

"Cherry Pie"

They have extended the coupon code that I can offer my followers! You can receive 10% off your entire order by using the code SAVE10True. 

This is the last card that I will be doing for my guest DT stint. I have loved using their beautiful images!

Thanks Della!

I used Bazzill Swiss Dots in Clover for the base with some Kraft pieces for contrast.

I don't normally use ribbon that is this big but I thought it would work great as a kind of second focal point.

The fun Ribbon and trim are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

They are: 

2.5" Jute ribbon in Lemongrass

7/8" Red Gingham

Jute String

I used watercolors on the image and the sentiment was added with a Sharpie marker.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Mom's just Peachy! card

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Hello!

Hope your Mother's Day weekend is off to a good start!

My card today features a couple of different DT elements. I am a guest DT over @ "I Brake For Stamps"  this month and used the peach image  from their wonderful  MS71 Full Plate. It is just one of several images on this set. Here is a "Cherry Pie" card that I made with this same set also. If you go shopping @ "I Brake For Stamps", make sure and use coupon code SAVE10True to save 10% off of your entire order!

Like I told Della, the owner, it is funny how you can look at a stamp and think "Oh, that is nice" but then you add color and just fall in love with it! There is just something about seeing images in color that really shows off the stamp. I guess that is the reason stamp companies have us Design Team girls! LOL!

I used watercolors to paint the image then some UTEE to give the peach half some "juice".  :)

Remember, You can click on the pictures to enlarge for better detail.

The other DT element I used is that BEAUTIFUL Moss Swirls ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I also used the Bow-easy that Bonnie sent me with my 1st DT package to make that perfect bow!

I thought I would try something different instead of just running my ribbon down the card. I punched holes then weaved the ribbon through the card front. It was fun and I think it looks pretty cool!

The papers are Bazzill and a piece of stash that I don't have the name of. Sorry!

I came up with the sentiment and did it in Photo Shop, then printed it off with my computer.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

CCEE Stampers ~ Mother's Day

Stampin B's ~ Botanical

I actually made two of these cards. One for my mom and one for my mother-in-law. I hope they like them!

I would like to wish all of the Mom's out there a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

I would love it if you would leave a comment...you could call it my Mother's Day gift from you!  ;)

Hugs,

True :D

My 1st Guest DT card for "I Brake For Stamps" and it was easy as pie! ;)

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Hello All!

A few of months ago, I participated in a huge blog hop called "One World One Heart". During that hop, I got a very complimentary email from a sweet lady named Della who just happened across my blog.

She owns the "I Brake For Stamps" company and asked if I would consider being on her design team. I really don't have the time I would need to join another "stamp" DT but I told her I would have a little vacation from some of my Clear Dollar Stamps duties this month and next and asked if she would want a guest DT for a little while. I got an email from her again a couple of weeks ago reminding me and went straight to her shop to pick out some stamps to play with. There were so many great stamps to pick from! I chose the full sheet #MS71.
It has 4 big pretty pictures of fruit. I liked it because the images are so big, that you can really focus on your coloring and pretty much fill the card front with the it. No designer papers needed!

This is my first card done with one of the images. I think it turned out pretty SWEET! LOL!

This is what the set looks like.

If you would like to purchase this set or any others from "I Brake For Stamps", use my coupon code SAVE10TRUE to get 10% off of your entire purchase!

I am entering this card in the following challenges...

Sweet Stampin' - In Stitches

ABC - "S" is for Sparkle

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

I would love it if you would leave me a comment....

Pretty please "with a CHERRY on top!  ;)

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True :D