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Saturday, September 15, 2012

I actually made some cards for the new releases

Hello!  I bet you're surprised to find this post from me.  I have been MIA for-EVAH.
Now that school is started again, I actually have had some time that I managed to squeeze together to get some cards made for the new Digi release at CDStamps!
I did, however, use all pre-digitally colored images, and I did NOT watercolor these.  I *do* love watercoloring, but find that I just don't have enough time, so I end up using the color versions a bit more often than I used to.

Today, I've showcased the Howdy Partner Color Digi set, and the Charlie Harvest Color Digi set, and the Covered Bridges Color Digi set.

Don't forget to check out Lori's blog HERE to see all the new releases and be able to visit the other designers blogs for inspiration too!

First is the Covered Bridges Digi set.  There are 2 bridge styles and each style is colored in a different season. The large bridge has a summer and fall season, and the skinny bridge has a spring, winter, and another winter one with a wreath hanging on it.
I may be able to make a summer bridge card a little later, but for now, I have the winter version made up.

IMAGES: Covered Bridges Digital Image (colorized version) by Clear Dollar Stamps
CS/PAPER: white, digi paper from image set, CDS blueberry patch
INK: printer
ACCENTS/TOOLS: pearls, SU button, twine,cream satin ribbon, cream organza ribbon, SU button, sewing machine, foam dimensionals

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Next up is 3 things I did with the Howdy Partner digi set.
 This darling couple is ready to two-step a howdy ya'll over at ya!

IMAGES: Howdy Partner Digital Image (colorized version) by Clear Dollar Stamps
CS/PAPER: white, digi paper from image set, CDS mud pie, CDS raging river
INK: printer
ACCENTS/TOOLS: spellbinders ticket corner rectangle label die, SU modern label punch, star brads, twine, mini brads, sewing machine, foam dimensionals

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Boy cards sure are fun to make!   I had fun with this one.  The wacky reverse rectangle die was perfect.

IMAGES: Howdy Partner Digital Image (colorized version) by Clear Dollar Stamps
CS/PAPER: white, digi paper from image set, CDS blueberry patch, CDS hot cocoa
INK: printer
ACCENTS/TOOLS: spellbinders reverse wonky rectangle dies, CDS mud pie grosgrain ribbon, SU rope string, twine, antique copper brads, sewing machine, foam dimensionals

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I love the little cowgirl in black and red!  So many adorable options!

IMAGES: Howdy Partner Digital Image (colorized version) by Clear Dollar Stamps
CS/PAPER: white, digi paper from image set, PTI smokey gray, SU poppy parade
INK: printer
ACCENTS/TOOLS: spellbinders label 4 die, spellbinders oval dies, star brad, black mini brads, twine,black stitch ribbon, gray taffeta ribbon, SU button, sewing machine, foam dimensionals

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Finally, here is Charlie Harvest Digi set.  I did 2 cards with him.
Charlie makes a cute fall theme thank you card!  I haven't done anything with a charlie in forever.
IMAGE: Charlie Harvest Color Digi Digi by CDS
CS/PAPERS: Digi paper from Charlie Harvest product, CDS Hot cocoa, CDS mustard seed, Neenah solar white
INK: printer
ACCESS/TOOLS: spellbinders nesting dies, spellbinders tag die, sewing machine, aged copper brads, shimmer polyester ribbon,corner rounder punch, foam dimensionals

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I really enjoy making the long cards, 6.5x3.25.  I love this digi paper pattern in the Charlie Harvest set too.  Maybe because I really love earth/neutral tones, I tend to use them a LOT.
IMAGE: Charlie Harvest Color Digi Digi by CDS
CS/PAPERS: Digi paper from Charlie Harvest product, SU soft suede, Neenah solar white
INK: printer
ACCESS/TOOLS: spellbinders nesting dies, sewing machine, mini brass brads, soft suede dot grosgrain, twine, SU buttons, SU oval and scallop oval punch, foam dimensionals

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Thanks for visiting!  May you be blessed this week, and bless someone else with a hand made card today!


7 comments:

Basslady said...

hun, your selection of cards is such an eye-candy!

you have done an AWESOME job with them!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Zhenya and Nika Aksutin said...

Dear Laurie! Welcome! I miss you here!Beautiful cards and great job! Love from Russia, Nika

Jennifer said...

These are all just wonderful! Glad you were able to get some time to craft! I find the pre-coloured digis are so helpful in time crunches!

Saints Rule! said...

Beautiful! Just love the colors and textures shown here. A feast for the eyes... Hugs and blessings...

Lori

K. Joy said...

It's great to see you stamping again! :) I love the covered bridge card! Makes me think of one of those bright winter's mornings right after a big snow storm!

Stacy Morgan said...

Hey stranger it is so good to see you posting. These are fabulous creations. I really love the winter scene for the first one. Just beautiful.

HappyCrafter said...

What beautiful cards! It sure is nice to be able to fall back on those pre coloured images, I have been loving them.