RRR blog hop and lots of Blog Candy!!!!!!

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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 Kerri's beautiful blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened onto the hop here, you will want to start back at the beginning at RRR design team blog.

This time we have a little twist for ya. You not only get a chance to win a blog candy from Bonnie from Really Reasonable Ribbon, but all of us girls have some candy to share! You will want to visit each of the blogs to increase your chances of winning! 

The card that I created for the hop is done with a stamp set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps entitled "Home Tweet Home". The papers are all from The Paper Temptress  (see card recipe below for exact paper names).

I have a video tutorial posted now at Clearly iStamp that shows you haw to sponge the background using Tombow markers. It also shows how to color and emboss the rest of the image. Hope you will take a peek and leave a comment! ;)

That beautiful "Black Swirls" ribbon is of course from Really Reasonable Ribbon. The gorgeous Vintage Brad is also from RRR. 

My blog candy offering is (2) Basic Grey stacks: June Bug and Obscure plus a sweet set of ribbon donated by RRR that matches theses stacks very nicely!

To be eligible for my blog candy, all you need to do is be a follower, or become one if you aren't already, and leave a comment.

It is that easy!  ;)

I will draw and announce the winner on Tuesday, August 31st.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Kabbdle Doodles ~ A Little Metal"
ABC ~ "A" is for August
Cute Card Thursday ~ "Whateva"
Split Coast Stampers ~ WT276 - Heat Embossing
If The Shoe Fits...~ Die Cuts

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

OK...on to your next stop to see Cheryl's Sweet Designs.

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Card Recipe:

STAMPS:  Clear Dollar Stamps - "Home Tweet Home"

CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress - Sparkle Blanc, Silver Sizzle Glossy, Heavenly White, Laser Black Glossy Lustre

INK: Staz-On- Jet Black and Versa-Mark

MARKERS: Tombows #'s - N25, 528, N89, 912, 192, 158

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Black Swirls Ribbon, Wizard and rectangle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug and Swirls embossing folder, White Vintage brad, natural sponge, Fabri-tac glue, double-sided foam tape, sewing machine with metallic silver thread, silver embossing powder, heat gun,

TECHNIQUES: Background sponging with Tombows, sewing, dry embossing, heat embossing

"Home Tweet Home" ~ CDS Sneak Peek

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Hello!

It is day 3 of  Clear Dollar Stamps' August sneak peeks!

I get to show you a couple of cards done with the set I illustrated for this month's release, called "Home Tweet Home".

This was a super fun set to draw! It  is also a very versatile set.

It works great for wedding or anniversary cards, house warming or thank you cards. Just because or to cheer someone up, just to name a few occasions!

I decided to show you two completely different styles of cards so you can see what I mean about the versatility.

The first is a version that would work great for a wedding , anniversary or engagement card.

I used the large birdcage and the doves plus the scrolled hanger and sentiment.

I thought the gold embossing would look super classy with the beautiful gold leaf trim from The Paper Temptress. The cardstock is all Paper Temptress too. (See card recipe below for color names and links).

I have a tip for you if you want the same effect. I stamped the doves first, then stamped a second set to use as a mask. I cut that set out, placed it over the doves, then sponged pastel colors in the background with diluted ink from Tombow markers. Then I stamped and embossed the other elements, colored in the leaves, and viola!

The roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

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

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Create 4 Fun ~ Use flowers

Crafty Creations ~ Happy or Sweet

Stamp Simply ~ Two's company

Mami  Doodles ~ Anything Goes

Think Ink ~ Create your own background

Creative cottage ~ Touchy Feely

Ginger Snap ~ Markers

Creative Inspirations ~ Anything Goes

ABC ~ Zig-zag

Creative Inspirations ~ Animals

Paper Play ~ Anything Goes

Stamp Something ~ Something Flowery

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The second card is a cute little thing that would work for lots of occasions. Just add your own hand written sentiment to the inside to make it fit. I just used the scrolled hanger and the tiny "Tweets" birds and a sentiment.

The designer paper is Basic Grey's Sugar Rush and the beautiful cardstock and ribbon are all from Clear Dollar Stamps. (See recipe)

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Creations ~ Happy or Sweet

Stamp Simply ~ Two's company

Mami  Doodles ~ Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly ~ Cutie Patootie

Ginger Snap ~ Markers

Creative Inspirations ~ Anything Goes

ABC ~ Zig-zag

Creative Inspirations ~ Animals

Paper Play ~ Anything Goes

Hope you have enjoyed the peeks.

Please head on over to Clearly iStamp blog to see the other creations the girls have whipped up for you!

There are also links there to take you to the team blogs for even more inspiration!

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D.

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"For The Love Birds" Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: "Home Tweet Home"

CS/PAPERS: The Paper Temptress: Beargrass Glimmer, Rose Quartz Mica Metallic, Spring Larch Glimmer

INK: Staz-On and VersaMark

MARKERS: Tombows

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Gold leaf trim from The Paper Temptress, Assorted roses and pearl accents from Wild Orchid Crafts, tiny leaf punch, Wizard and round rectangle Nestabilities, sewing machine and metallic gold thread, gold embossing powder and heat gun, glue, double sided foam tape

COLORING: Tombows and water with sponge

TECHNIQUES: stamping, watercoloring, embossing, sewing, sponging, masking

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"Live Life With a Song" Card Recipe:

CDS STAMPS USED: Home Tweet Home

CS/PAPERS: Clear Dollar Stamps' Spring Leaf, Mustard Seed, Wild Huckleberry and watercolor paper. Basic Grey's Sugar Rush

INK: Staz-On

MARKERS: Tombows: 723, 993, 533, 192, 126

ACCENTS/TOOLS: Clear Dollar Stamps Huckleberry organza ribbon, Sewing machine with pink thread, Wizard and square nestabilities, water pen, glue double-sided foam tape.

COLORING: Tombows with water

TECHNIQUES: stamping, watercolor, embossing, sewing