Follow Your Bliss…

WOO HOO!!!! We’ve got 2 winners!!

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Happy Birthday, Trudee! I’m going to guess 36 in honor of the 6×6 pad of paper!

~Linda

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Happy Birthday Trudee! I say age is just a number. You look pretty timeless to me!

Congrats Ladies!! I will be emailing you for your addresses!

Thanks to all of you that played, and guessed my age! I turned 38 this year. I can honestly tell you that the number means nothing to me. I know some of you were worried that you would offend me by guessing too old. No offense taken at all! I’m proud of what I have become in these 38 years. I’m healthy, I’m happy, and I am surrounded by fabulous people in my life. Who cares what the number is, and what significance does it have? All that matters is where I am in this journey…and where I am is a really good place.

I wanted to share a couple of pictures with you. This first one is the gift my sister sent to me for my birthday. I am a New England girl at heart, and was raised on seafood of all kinds. My favorite, of course, being lobster! This feast consisted of lobsters, steamer clams, and clam chowder. YUMMYYYYYY!

And this next picture is one of the beautiful fireworks I saw last evening at my friend’s house. I didn’t have my tripod with me, so it’s a bit blurred, but cool nonetheless, I think!

I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday weekend, and thanks again for celebrating with me!!

Speaking of the holiday weekend, be sure to check out Jacksonbelle Embellishments, for a huge sale! Now through Monday, 20% off the WHOLE store, including clearance!!!! Just use the code fourth (all lower case) at checkout!!

Happy Birthday tooooo meeeeeee…. LOL! I know y’all must think I am crazy, but I really do love my birthday. It’s the one day that is mine all mine! And who doesn’t like cards, presents, food and cake?? I’m a big believer in sharing the love, so like last year, YOU will have a couple chances to win some Trudee Treats!!

This first goodie pack is a 6×6 Basic Grey combo, featuring the NEW Euphoria line, some coordinating ribbon, (both from Jacksonbelle) and an alterable 6×6 album!

The second giveaway is what I am calling my “Lady Godiva” combo! From Hot Off the Press, 12×12 patterned paper, monograms & numbers, and flowers!

To enter the drawing, all you need to do is leave a comment, and guess my age!! I’ll give you a hint…I’m under 60! LOL!!

I’ll select 2 winners on the evening of Saturday July 5th. Please be fair~ only one entry per person! Duplicates will be deleted.

Thanks so much, and have a fabulous day!!

Happy Anniversary to Lizzie Anne Designs!!! Hop on over to their website HERE for info on their big celebration!! You won’t want to miss the new stamps that are coming out…they are unbelievably ADORABLE!!!

This notebook took about 15 minutes to make! SO easy for a quick gift. In fact, I think it took longer for the Stickles to dry, than to make the book, LOL!

My inspiration for this book came from my friend Cindy, who created something similar as a gift. This is simply a Target notebook covered with this glorious flocked butterfly paper I got from my LSS. It’s from Fiskars (Kimberly Poloson). I added a strip of black Stickles down the side, and star dust Stickles on the 2 main butterflies.

The Say it in Script sentiment was stamped on Valley Forge parchment cardstock, cut and embossed with my Spellbinders Nestability oval, then airbrished with Copic markers BG72 & BG75. Some fancy fibers tied to the spirals help to add some whimsy.

While on the topic of Lizzie Anne, I need to announce that I am resigning from the team. It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since I joined them! I have had the best time working with all of these ladies, and will miss them greatly!! Be sure to check out all the DT blogs to see what kind of fun is in store!

A reminder to check out Jennifer’s blog today for sneak peek #2 from Spellbinders!!

And be sure to check back tomorrow to celebrate my birthday with me!! You know what happened last year, right??

Hi there! Happy Monday!! Why is it that the weekends *fly* by, and the weekdays go so slowly? LOL!

I created these cards yesterday using a couple of my favorite Lockhart images. I will edit in all the details later tonight, as I am running around this morning, preparing for my BIL to come for an overnight stay.

This one uses all 3 of Karen Lockhart’s Rose stamps: the cupcake, and two from the Millinery collection- rose embellishment, and rose ribbon. It was colored with my Copic markers, cut and and embossed with my Nestability scalloped circle, and adhered on foam dimensionals to the cardfront. The purple floral patterned paper is from Heidi Grace, and is shimmery, as well as glittered. Sentiment is a Basic Grey rub-on, and ribbon is from Michael’s. Cardbase is Prism majestic purple dark.

My next one is a small little card created with the largest tall rectangle Nestability die, and folded in half. I love this Lockhart lettuce bowl of peaches! It just screams summer to me, as does this refreshing double sided paper from Heidi Grace.

Image was colored with my Copics, and cut & embossed with a circle Nestability die. It’s mounted on dimensionals to the scalloped circle striped print, and embellished with Ranger glossy accents, and Stickles.

I hand wrote the sentiment, and added some piercing around it to draw your eye around the image. A couple Primas and some May Arts gingham complete the design!

Thanks for stopping by today! Scroll down to see some exciting news about Spellbinders~ you will NOT want to miss this!

The Spellbinders Nestability Dies will be turning one year old soon! To celebrate, Spellbinders is having a two-week long party, culminating in an amazing birthday gift: someone will be winning a new Wizard AND $500 worth of dies. More details are posted on the Spellbinders home page HERE.

Each day a different Spellbinders Design Team member will introduce one of the soon-to-be-released dies! Blog visitors can sign up during specified times for a chance to win that day’s featured die. My day is July 13th.

Here’s a list of the places and dates that you will be able to see the new Spellbinders dies in action, and enter to win!

June 30: Thinking Inking by Debbie Olson

July 1: Created From Paper by Jennifer Ellefson

July 2: Wickedly Wonderful Creations by Wendy Weixler

July 3: Embellished Dreams by Heidi Blankenship

July 4: Simple Dreams by Ellen Hutson

July 5: Caffeinated Thoughts by Michelle Klomp

July 6: Linda’s Works of Heart by Linda Duke

July 7: Mish Mash by Michelle Wooderson

July 8: Inky Heart by Sally Lynn MacDonald

July 9: Cookies for Breakfast by Beth Pingry

July 10: PaperFections by Sharon Harnist

July 11: Today’s Creations by Holly Craft

July 12: Donya Schroeder by Donya Schroeder

July 13: Follow Your Bliss by Trudee Sauer

Don’t miss the party!

It seems like forever since I made a card! It’s been less than a week, but so much has happened that it seems like longer! Life continues to move at the speed of light, and I’m hanging on for the ride! LOL! I was drawn to this Lockhart beach chair image this morning, longing to plunk down with a cold, frosty beverage. Ahhhhhhh…..

This CHF broad stripe backgrounder was perfect with this chair! It’s stamped in Adirondack stream ink, on a PaperTrey white card base. Focal image was colored with the following Copic markers:

After cutting and embossing the oval with my Spellbinders Nestability die, I airbrushed the sky and sand, and removed the die. I chose to position this oval at an angle, to add emphasis to the “leaning back” of the chair.

I stamped the portion of the image with the bag a second time, colored it, cut it out, and popped it up on dimensional tape. Turquoise and cinnamon Stickles were added for a little bling! I found these St Martin Primas in my stash, that I got from Jacksonbelle probably a year ago? I like the tropical feel they add to the design. Speaking of Jacksonbelle, did you know that she has the newest line from Basic Grey?? It’s called Euphoria, and it’s GORGEOUS!! Go check it out!!

CHF backgrounder, Copic markers, airbrush system, Lockhart stamps, and Spellbinders can all be found in Ellen’s store.

Thanks for visiting today! I’s almost Friday!! WOO HOO!!!!

OK, by popular demand, one more shot of the pups in Lady G.

I got the custom MINI cargo mat from PoochStyle. Excellent service, fabulous quality, I could not be more pleased!!

Hello!!!

As you know, I picked up Lady Godiva yesterday, so I wanted to share some pics of her! My cheeks hurt from smiling so much. I don’t want to do anything but drive her! LOL!! I finished taking these photos, and got in the car to put her back into the garage. All of a sudden I found myself zooming out of the driveway for a 5 minute trip on some twisty roads! LOL! This is going to be VERY addicting!!!! LOL!

Click on each one to see them full size!

Happy Thursday! 2 more sleeps and I will have Lady G!

I’m sure you’ve seen Ellen’s Stamp of the Month by now. Isn’t it fabulous? Karen continues to release some of the most darling images, and this one is no exception. I chose to go with an old fashioned Americana look to this card, pairing the stamped image with Cosmo Cricket’s Halfway Cafe line of papers.

The card is pretty straightforward, so not a lot of “blah-blah” needed. The image is stamped on cryogen white shimmer cardstock with Memento ink. I sponged the entire image with Ranger antique linen distress ink, and some vintage photo around the edges. Copics used were: R59, RV34, YR24, G85, BG75, E55, E57, E27, W3.

The Ornare piercing templates do a good job in adding to that Americana feel~like punched tin. The NEW Lockhart sentiment was stamped on a scrap piece of the same paper, then cut and embossed with the Spellbinders double ended tag die. I simply snipped off one end for this card, sponged a bit around the edges, and carefully lined it up with the stripe on the card front.

To finish off the design, a tiny bit of pink, black, and burgundy Stickles were added to the image for a little bling. I hope you have a great day!! It’s so gorgeous here in Asheville today!

Hey there, Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend! I sure did. I had brunch at the Biltmore yesterday, and got word that Lady Godiva is at the dealership, and is getting the accessories put on this week! WAHOO! Only 5 more sleeps and she will be MINE!

Here’s a few sneak peek pics the dealership sent me before the driving lamps are installed. Also the interior before they change out the steering wheel, shifter, and emergency brake to the tuscan beige leather. It’s so cool seeing her in real life! After creating her online, I was hoping everything would look good. I LOVE her and she will look even better after all of the changes. Click each photo to see full size!

OK back to card blogging… LOL! I am really loving the new Lockhart images, and had to use this darling Itty Bitty watermelon.

My sewing machine went a little wonky with the stitches last night. Not sure why it skipped a couple? Oh well! I didn’t want to waste all the work I had done, so here it is, warts and all, LOL!

Copic colors used were: RV04, R14, YG03, YG17, W2. Prism cardstock in intense kiwi & black. Neenah solar white. Lime green Stickles on the watermelon rinds, and black Copic Spica glitter on the watermelon seeds.

• Copics, Lockhart, Neenah, Memento black ink and CHF backgrounder all from Ellen’s store.
• Prism cardstock from CHF.
• Stickles and May Arts ribbon from Jacksonebelle Embellishments.
• Doodlebug sugar coated black brads. Thank you charm from the bridal section of Michaels.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!