"Escape Your Comfort Zone" With The CardMaker Girls Blog Hop!

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Hi Everyone!

Welcome to another fun blog hop with the CardMaker magazine blog design team!

If you are here from sweet Anya's blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened onto my blog, you will want to head back to the CardMaker blog where it all starts.

Brooke asked  us to create a card using a technique that we don't normally use, and escaping our comfort zone.
I have always loved seeing people do Zentangle. Zentangle basically is doodling in a controlled manor using repetitive designs. Mind you, I am sure not a pro. I've only done it once or twice, so my version is very simple.

I wanted to create a "Thank You" card for Brooke. She is the fearless leader of the fun CardMaker magazine blog team. She keeps us all organized and under control  :) ....and she ROCKS!!!

This is how I started out

Thanks so much for dropping by today. If you liked my card, I would love for you to leave me a comment before you go. BTW...you can leave a comment if you didn't like it too.  ;)
I hope you will Google Zentangle, look for more professional examples, and give it a try. It is very fun and relaxing! :)

Your next stop on the hop is back to the CardMaker blog, where I am sure Brooke will have something awesome to share with you!  :)

Here are the links to the rest of the girls on the hop, just in case you hoped in somewhere in the middle  :) ...

Kimberly Crawford 

Carolyn King 

Colleen Schaan 

Anya Schrier 

Trudy Sjolander (you are here)

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Card Supply List:

Discount Card Stock: Brilliant White, Two Scoops Raspberry Parfait by Bazzill, Black Prismatic, Morning Glory Blue

Really Reasonable Ribbon: Kiwi Organza Dots 

Want2Scrap: White Pearls

Flowers from Prima and Imaginisce

Copic multiliner pen

Tombow markers

Beacon Fabri-tac

Ice Cream Cone Card for Coloring Tutorial

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Hi Everyone!

I created this card for a Tombow marker coloring tutorial for the Clearly iStamp blog.

In the tutorial, I used Tombows but you could also use watercolors or watercolor pencils for the same effect. It is really all about where to place your shading. ;)

I used the "Ice Cream Cone" stamp that I created for Clear Dollar Stamps. 

I have used this image so much since it released last month! Not sure if it's because of the Summer heat or because it's just so fun and easy to color! :)

The cardstocks are Brilliant White and Kraft both from Discount Card Stock and the pretty ribbon is Pink Double Faced Satin from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

My stamp is available at Clear Dollar Stamps for just $4.99!

I hope you will head on over to Clearly iStamp and check out my tutorial. I would LOVE it if you left me some love while there!  :)

Hugs,

True :D

And the Winner of the Tombow Markers Blog Candy is.....

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Kathy!

Kathy said....

"I've been wanting to try out these markers, I keep seeing them listed in supplies. I LOVE coloring and can't resist another way to do it! I got my Cardmaker magazine yesterday...there you are!!! How awesome...very well deserved!

Kathy"

Kathy, please email me with your snail mail address and I will get your markers to you.

Thanks to Tombow for sending me the markers and other fabulous supplies to play with! :)

I would also like to thank everyone who left a comment. I truly appreciate each and every one of them. 

You all visiting my blog makes the time it takes to post so worth it!

Hugs and happy crafting!  :)

True :D

Inky Antics/Tombow Blog Hop and I Have Blog Candy!!!! :D

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Hi Everyone!

So glad you hopped by!

Today the Inky Antics girls are doing another blog hop. We have teamed up with the wonderful Tombow team to show you some Inky/Tombow goodness!
If you are here from sweet Debbie's blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened onto my blog, you'll want to go back to Debbie's where it all starts. ;)
Our Inky friend Jackie sent us all some fun Inky Antics stamp sets and a bunch of product that Tombow sent her to give to us!

Here is the card that I did using Inky's adorable #1099OMC - "Bug Be Gone!" clear set.

Of course it was colored with Tombow markers and assembled with Tombow adhesives! :)

The cardstock is from Discount Card Stock.
The ribbons and trims are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The designer paper is from K&Company.

The gems are from Creative Charms.

* See the video below for the exact names of the products and a super quick Tombow coloring tutorial
by me!*

***BLOG CANDY ALERT!***
As I stated in the video, I already have every Tombow marker they make, but I am still glad that they sent me this set because now I can share with one of you!  All you have to do is become a follower, if you aren't already, and leave me a comment. It's that easy! :)

The blog hop ends on Sunday, July 24th at midnight Central time. Please visit each DT members’ blog to view their project and leave feedback. The more you comment, the better your chances are to win. (Limit one comment per blog, please). One person’s name will be drawn at random to receive a fun Inky/Tombow prize pack, similar to what each of our designers received to make their projects! The lucky winner’s name will be announced on the Inky Antics blog next Monday, so remember to stop back and see if you’ve won.

This is the package you could win from Inky/Tombow for commenting.

To check out what the Tombow designers have made and get another chance to win prizes, please click here.

Your next stop on the hop is the amazingly fun and talented Tex's blog.

BTW...for a funny "bug" story, scroll down to yesterday's post before you go. I can laugh now but at the time....Geeeez! :)

Hugs and happy crafting!

True :D

A Card With My "Flower Bunny" Illustration For Tutorial

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Hi Everyone!

Sorry I have not been posting lately. My sweet hubby has been in the hospital all week with heart issues. Please keep him (Robert) in your prayers. He is home now but still has some procedures ahead of him to get his normal heart rhythm back.

I popped on to share a card that I did last week for a Tombow coloring tutorial on Clearly iStamp.

I drew this little guy for last month's stamp of the month but he is still available for purchase at Clear Dollar Stamps for just $4.99!

That beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's  - Moss Silk.

The stunning embellishment is Creative Charm's - Pink Vintage Brads.

The papers are from K&Company's - Tim Coffey Cottage Garden Stack

I hope you will head on over to Clearly iStamp and check out my coloring tutorial.

If you like it....please leave some love.  :)

Hugs,

True :D

OK...I admit it....I am spoiled! LOL!

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Hi and happy Wednesday!

We are more than half way to the weekend!

I just love my mail lady! She is always bringing me fun stuff...stamps to play with, tons of pretty papers, gorgeous ribbons! Today's package was pretty cool too!

While I have been making due with the 30 colors of Tombows that I had, I always wanted to get the full 96pc. set. Just couldn't bring myself to do it because you can mix watercolors to match any shade you need. Why pay the price for the Tombows?
After I used them for awhile, I started seeing how vivid the colors are in comparison to watercolors. I finally just took the plunge and hit the "confirm order" button really fast before I could change my mind again! LOL!

Am I making you want some too? You can get them @ Clear Dollar Stamps.

96 pc. set (like mine)

individual colors

10 pc. Clearly Coordinating sets (these match the CC papers and ribbons perfectly, and are great for deciding if you like them before buying more)
Rustic Fall

Spring Whispers

Summer Fun

Look for lots more Tombow coloring tutorials from me!

Now..if I could just make myself buy a new video camera! LOL!

Gotta go...got new toys to play with!

Hugs,

True :D

Another Card Made With "My Bird-day Hi!" illustration from CDS

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Hi Everyone,

I have done another coloring tutorial for Clear Dollar Stamps. I used the "Bird-day Hi!" stamp that I illustrated and Tombow markers. If you would like to check out the tutorial, you can see it on the "Clearly iStamp" blog.

You can also check out the awesome "Clearly Coordinating Collection" cardstock, markers, and ribbons that I used to make this card. You are gonna love 'em!

Here are some finished pictures of my tutorial card.

If you like it...please leave a comment ~ I adore them!

If you go check out my tutorial, please leave a comment there too and let us know if you found it helpful.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D