Ring in the New Year with Rosie Posie!

Can you believe 2014 is almost over?  Hopefully it has been a great year for all of you.  For those of you who would rather forget 2014 altogether, it's almost over!!!

Designer Rosie Posie created this lovely, sparkly tag with the Alex stamp.  I just love his glittered bow tie!  I love blues and browns together and this tag strikes the perfect balance!

This couple is ready for a glorious night on the town!

I hope you all stay safe this evening and I look forward to seeing all of you next year!

Your support has made this endeavor a very rewarding experience and I appreciate each and every one of you that have helped me along the way!

Happy New Year!!

 

We love the Military men in our lives!!!

Meet Mark!

Arrives January 9, 2015!!!

We are starting the year out on a high note! 

We are releasing a military man stamp!!

 

I am super excited to release this stamp!

This military figure is as close as I can come to being representative of all the service branches combined.  I understand that it may not be EXACTLY like your uniformed guy, but hopefully you will love having him as part of your collection.  I wanted to add ranks, etc, but when I found out that there are more than 20 PER service, I realized that it just wasn't possible.

 

There are some things I want to explain about this stamp just for clarification.

 

Most of the uniforms I researched for the military branches all had similar aspects and that is what I incorporated into the stamp.  If you want to create a look that is as close to politically correct as possible, here are some helpful hints:
Put the Military branch name on the right side of the stamped figure, in the spot over the pocket.
Put the last name of your military guy on the left side of the stamped figure, in the spot over the pocket.
The flag that is included can be added to the left side of the stamped figure, on the arm, where the seam would be, just above the pocket.
As an added bonus, I have included an oversized geo tag.  You will notice that there are lines inside the tag.  We all know how the military men in our lives have been to multiple, multiple locations during their military careers.  Now you can plot the points where he has been AND add the date inside the geo tag!!  I just love this idea!!!
My husband retired from the Navy after 24 years and now I want to go create some layouts using this stamp and plot his travels around the globe with this cool geo tag, so our children will have it long after we are gone!  What a cool piece of history to leave for your family!!
Needless to say, I am VERY EXCITED about this stamp and I look forward to seeing many of your creations!!
Mark arrives today!!!
Available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com



A Real Boy! Card by Shannon Miller

I love Disney movies and I especially love this quote from Pinocchio!

I love Shannon's artsy style!!  This is such a fun card with all the textures!  The base of the card looks like it is cardboard and then she has peeled away some of the top layer to reveal some of that awesome texture below!  This is such an awesome technique that can be used in so many projects.  I hope you are inspired to try this technique on your next scrapbook page or tag or card!

The Michael stamp and other guy stamps can be purchased at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Christmas Tag by Rosie Posie!

Designer Rosie Posie is on the blog today, getting you in the holiday spirit!

This Christmas tag is just filled with details!  Classic Christmas colors, together with a festive couple, making your spirits bright!!  I love the shimmery details on the dress and tree!

I hope you all have A Very Merry Christmas, indeed!

 

 Andrew and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Christmas card by Judy VanZandt!

Twenty days and counting!  I love, love, love Christmas time!!

I even like the snow! (Sorry Canadian friend

This card by Designer Judy VanZandt will hopefully get you in the mood for the holiday season!

Andrew is dressed and ready for his Christmas dinner, Christmas photo in front of the tree and of course, ready to open those presents!!!

I sincerely hope your Christmas is magical this year!

I have so much enjoyed the process of learning the Scrapbooking/Stamping business and getting these much desired stamps out to the stores and individuals who love them.

Thank you for your support and I look forward to what the next year has to offer!

Kissing Santa by Designer Rosie Posie!!

Designer Rosie Posie draws her own girl dolls to fit her needs when crafting.  This tag is no exception!  I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, after the popular classic Christmas song features the newest stamp, Kris and Rosie's own doll!

I love the way the couple is snuggled together.  A bit of evergreen underneath the heart and the tag says it all!  If you have a special Santa in your life, why not make him a special tag that shows how much you appreciate all he does at this time of year!

Merry Christmas!!



Kris and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com 

Art Journal pages by Shannon Miller

I love art journaling!  Designer Shannon Miller created these pages using the Michael stamp about her son.  I love the monochromatic colors she used. I love the many layers of stamps and papers, there is just so much to look at here!  I hope this inspires you to get your art journal and your stamps and start creating! 

 

The Michael stamp and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Elvis Loves our Blog!!!

Elvis loved being on the blog so much, he is back in the house for another visit!!

 

Designer Michelle Petersen brings Elvis to the blog today!!

I love the creativity of our Designers!!  When I created the Drake stamp, I honestly could not have imagined that people would see Elvis in him!  But, through some bling on that jumpsuit and high neck collar and you have Elvis!!

This is the Elvis of Vegas!!  The starry background makes me think of the lights on the Vegas strip! 

 

 

The Drake stamp and other guy stamps are available on www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

So Many Men....

I love this project by Designer Michelle Petersen!

She used the Cowboy Dan stamp several times to show her love of cowboys.....and men!!  The card reminded me of line dancing in the country at a local barn!!  So many men to chose from as a partner!!

The Cowboy Dan stamp and other guy stamps are available on www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

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Naughty or Nice!

Designer Rosie Posie created this fun tag.

I think it's the perfect tag to get you in the mood for wrapping all those goodies you bought when you did your Black Friday Shopping!

This is soooo adorable!!  Michael is holding a present all wrapped up with a gold bow!  Looks to me like somebody's been nice!! 

 I love the entire composition of this tag.  The colors work beautifully together and none of the patterns overpower anything else.

Are YOU ready for Christmas??

Michael and other guy tags are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

 

Have fun wrapping all those presents!!  You know you need to do it!!

 

We have a WINNER!!

I am so proud to announce that a card created by one of our very own Designers--Judy VanZandt--was chosen as a Winner on another blog!!!

 She linked the last Andrew card she made up to http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com and was chosen as one of the winners. Take a look!

 

Congratulations Judy!!  And thank you for consistently making amazing cards for us here on C Thru the Woods!!

 

I Don't Do Mornings!

Designer Michelle Petersen has Timmy and me pegged!!!

  I feel the same way about mornings!!  I am so spoiled, my husband brings me coffee every morning when he wakes me up. Did you get up early to go shopping this Black Friday morning?  Did you go shopping yesterday?  Luckily, we were travelling and I didn't have to make the decision!!

 Love the jammies on Timmy!!  The stripes and the coffee cup, well, they are perfect!!  The clock reflects me as well!!  If I had my way, no one would have to start their day until 8:30!!!

Michelle's project shows off the versatility of these guy stamps beautifully!  All you need is a little imagination and you too can create cards and scrapbook pages that reflect YOUR Timmy who needs coffee before their feet hit the floor!

Timmy and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

 

Falling for You!

Designer Rosie Posie is on the blog this morning with a gorgeous Fall tag featuring Andrew. 

 

Fall is a favorite time of year for a lot of people and I am no exception.  I love the colors, I love the holidays, the food, the family time and getting to do special things for special people.

 

I love the colors in this tag.  The doll dress color beautifully compliments Andrew's suit.  The both stand out wonderfully against the dark background that Rosie chose.

I am going to leave this tag on the blog through Thanksgiving.  The colors are perfect and I love the quote, "Falling for You". 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and get to enjoy being surrounded by family.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Timmy Goes Fishing!

Here is a sweet tag I created.  That's right, me.  I love this stamp a lot because of his bare feet!!  There is just something so sweet and relaxing about taking your shoes off and walking through the soft grass.

I used a set of Jolee Stickers for the fishing gear.  I dismantled and reassembled the gear bag so I could put the strap around Timmy's arm and also add the bit of rope to the bag.  The tag is made from a piece of cardboard that I distressed by peeling off the top layer to reveal the corrugated layer.  I'm happy with how the project turned out!

You can buy Timmy and other guy stamps at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

 

Card by Designer Holly Bray!

Love this card by Designer Holly Bray!  She used the Michael stamp to create a Musician card.

This card would be perfect for my inspiration for the stamp, my son Michael!  Last year, you would never see him without his Fedora on his head!  He is also an amazing guitar musician!

The size of this card looks like it is perfect for including a check or money as well!  I love this design!  Thank you so much!

 

Blues Brothers project by Michelle Petersen!

Oh my goodness!  My husband immediately recognized these characters as the Blues Brothers!  He loves that movie!  I hate to confess, I have never seen it.  I know what movie I am renting this weekend!  Michelle used two Andrews to create the brothers.  I love this jazzed up gift bag!!

These and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Elvis is on the Blog Today!

Designer Donna Woods has captured my heart with today's project!!

It takes a great deal of creativity to make the leap from Drake to Elvis!!  But Donna has done it!!

I love the little curl she added to his hair, it just says Elvis!!  I can just hear him singing 'Love Me Tender', can't you!!

Thank you so much Donna!!  You made my day!

Thank you very much!  (the way Elvis would say it!  :))

 

Elvis.....I mean Drake!!! and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

 

New Designer Coming to the Blog Today!

Please Welcome Holly Bray to the Design Team!!

Holly has created a coming-of-age card using the Andrew stamp.  This Twenty-One Birthday card is perfect for any guy who finally feels like they are a grown-up!  (We won't tell the guys that it takes almost twice that long until they actually grow up!  hehe!)

 

This stamp and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

 

Timmy Card by Designer Judy VanZandt!

Oh my goodness I love this card!!  This is exactly the reason I made the Timmy stamp with bare feet!  It just makes you wish for spring doesn't it?  I love how he is standing in the grass, cool breeze gently pulling his kite into the beautiful blue sky!  A Happy Day indeed!!

 

Timmy is the newest stamp available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

 

Phantom of the Opera from Designer Michelle Petersen!!

Michelle has made a statement with her tag using Drake and the Phantom of the Opera mask!  I love the mysterious look of this project!  The curtains certainly make you feel as though you are there at the opera with him!  Outstanding composition and colors!  Love it!

Drake and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Beautiful Vintage card by Designer Judy VanZandt!

This card makes me want to go on a road trip! 

I love the vintage feel of this card! 

Judy consistently shows the versatility of the stamps in a wide variety of themes!

 

The Andrew stamps and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Cowboy Dan Card by Judy VanZandt!

In case you were wondering.....no.....I didn't give Judy any time off!!  I just got behind posting projects!  I love this card featuring Cowboy Dan!!

He is ready to wrangle himself a horse and go for a ride!! 

This card, with its sentiment, "Howdy Ma'am", could be given as a thinking of you card, an invitation to go horse-back riding and many more festivities.

 

Cowboy Dan and other guy stamps are available now on www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

 

 

Two Projects from Designer Rosie Posie!

Rosie certainly has a flair for drama!!  I love this tag featuring Drake.  The drippy blood border of the ruffled black trim is the perfect touch.  She has kept her design simple yet stunning and fun for the Halloween theme!

 

What Bride and Groom wouldn't love to get this tag on their shower or wedding gift??  I love the soft edges and sweet colors on this tag.  It just says sophisticated!  Alex, paired with a Prima doll make a wonderful couple!

 

 

Drake and Alex stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Card by Judy VanZandt

Even though Halloween has passed, I wanted you to see Judy's festive card featuring Charlie and a Prima doll.  The details in this card are beautiful!!  She has truly captured the spirit of the holiday with the glittery background and fun accents!!  Thank you Judy!

 

Charlie and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Card by Designer Michelle Petersen!

This gorgeous Easel Card was created by Michelle Petersen featuring the Alex stamp.  Dancing together with a Prima doll, this couple is sure to please the happy couple who receive this card!!  I love the soft colors in this project!

 

 

Alex is available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Two More Projects from Designer Shannon Miller!

I love Shannon's vision when it comes to thinking outside the box!  The altered frame she created with the small Andrew stamp is right up my alley!!  I love the steampunk gears and graphic background!!  I think it's perfect!

Shannon also used the Jeremiah stamp to create a fun card!  Jeremiah's casual look lends perfectly to the colors and style of the card.  What I love is that no to faces would be the same if everyone drew their own the way Shannon did!

 

Say Hello to yet Another Design Team Member!!

Am I the luckiest person on BlogSpot?

  I think so!!  I have some amazing women who have volunteered their time and energy to create projects for C Thru the Woods Clear Stamps!

I am pleased to introduce you to one more of the brand new Design Team Members-Donna Woods!!
(Nope, we're not related to each other!  Just a happy coincidence!)  The project she created is being taught as a class at a weekend crop!  How awesome is that?!!

The Scrapbook Page shared Maxine Ann Hodges's photo.

October 22

Donna Woods will be teaching a class at our weekend crop. She will be covering a composition book with a Charlene Woods Phantom of the Opera stamp.

 

My name is Donna Woods. I live in Huntington, WV. My home is full of my furry (and not so furry) kids and my crafty creations.  In fact, crafting has overtaken my home. 

 

Lots of inspiration comes from my family, my: hubby, 2 daughters, son, 3 granddaughters and my grandson. 

 

For over 20 years I was a nurse, but Fibromyalgia knocked my legs out from under me.  Now I spend as much time as possible enjoying my family and crafting. 

 

My real passion is scrapbooking and all sorts of paper crafts.  Playing with paper dolls is my favorite pastime, so I am delighted to be part of Charlene's design team. 

 

My favorite place to get C Thru The Woods stamps is my LSS, The Scrapbook Page, in Barboursville, WV.  The owner is Maxine Hodges.  She and the scrappers there have taught me so much!  Scrapping has helped me meet so many fun people and I have made many fabulous friends.  I plan to revive my withered blog in the near future, hoping you will join me there.

 

You can also find me on Facebook: Donna Woods (Donna Riley). 

 

Thank you so much Donna!!!

 

 

Introducing Another New Design Team Member!

Oh my goodness!!  How did it get to be November 6th ALREADY???  I've already fallen behind!!!
My apology to you for having not posted the rest of the Design Team member projects!!

This next Designer, I 'met' in college!!  I say 'met' because we had several classes together at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, but have never actually seen each other in person!!  I feel as though we are friends though!  In fact, Brandi created a gorgeous watercolor painting based on a photo I took!!  I have it in my scrapbook room. 

Please welcome Brandi Byrom to our Design Team!   I just love the Halloween project she created with the Drake stamp!  If I had kept current on my blogging, this should have been posted before Halloween had passed.  But I still love, love this project!  I love the bat in the tree!!!

 

My name is Brandi and I am a stay at home mom to two beautiful girls. I also home school them so although I don't have much spare time, you can always find me creating when I do. 

 

I am fairly new to scrapbooking but I have always been interested in mixed media and collage.  I am a traditional artist and have always dreamed about being an illustrator. I am always excited to share my work and see other's work as well!

 

You can follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brandi-Byrom-Art/150079955010687

Please be sure to go to Brandi's page and like it to see her work!!

Thank you Brandi!

 

 

Timmy Has Arrived!!

Timmy is now in the house!!!

He measures 7.5 x 2.75

Don't you just love his toes peeking out from below his jeans?

I think this stamp is extremely versatile for indoor and outdoor scrapbook pages! 

The ball cap adds an element of fun for changing up his looks!

Available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Limited quantity available!

 

Introducing another amazing Design Team Member!

 

 

Hi, my name is Michelle. 

 

Hi, my name is Michelle.  I moved to the US (Colorado) from England back in 1999.  As a stay-at-home mom to two young children I was quickly introduced to scrap booking, and from there began a love of all things paper crafting. 

Most recently I have been enjoying card making, and coloring with alcohol markers. I'm excited to be part of the C Thru The Woods Design Team.  I truly love these images - they are so much fun to color and create with.

I also design for a local scrapbook store here in Colorado - A Scrap N Place, many of my guy projects can be seen on their blog too   http://blinggirlscrapin.blogspot.com/

 

Please check out my blog at http://ladyofleisureink.blogspot.com/

 

Michelle recently took a trip with her husband to Hawaii and was inspired to make this amazing card featuring the Jeremiah stamp!  I love the colors she uses!  Please be sure to follow her work both here, on her blog and at the Scrapbook Page!  She is going to be busy, busy, busy!

 

I am pleased to introduce another new Design Team Member!

 Meet Rosie Posie!!

• My grandmother taught me the importance of scrapbooking when I was 5 years old. I love looking back and seeing my first written words and photos of friends on those pages. Since then I have mainly scrapped for 28 years. I dabble in cards for close friends and family (birthdays and holidays). Cricut is more up my alley. I collect the machines and cartridges...lol! I won my first girl doll stamp at a crop in may of 2014. Since then I was obsessed with them! I googled and pintrest searched doll stamps and discovered C Thru the Woods. Fell in love all over again and have had a blast making tags instead of cards. I have a blog :
• http://memurz.blogspot.com/?m=1
•  
• That blog was used for a few years to keep track of those studio g dollar stamps. I found myself with so many I had to stop! Fortunately, those little stamp sets come in handy with accessories or phrases to use with my doll tags. I will be posting more of my creations on my blog.

I just love Rosie's creativity!  She used the Jeremiah stamp along with the Frankenstein monster mask and came up with this fun Halloween tag!!  Please be sure to visit her blog often and follow her here!!

 

 

 

 

Adding more Design Team Members!!!

Good day to all!!

Over the next few days it will be my distinct pleasure to introduce you to a few more extraordinary ladies who have graciously decided to be part of our Design Team.  These ladies will be bringing you brand new ideas for working with my guy stamps.  I hope you decide to follow along and I hope you enjoy the projects!!

 

This fun tag was created by new Design Team Member Shannon Miller!! As you can see, Drake is not afraid to wear pink!!  He is a manly man!! 

 

Here is a little about Shannon, you can also find her biography under the Design Team tab on the blog!  Please visit her pages, say hi and follow her posts!!  You won't be disappointed!!

My name is Shannon Miller,

 I am a daughter, sister, friend and mom to 2 amazing children. I have been a scrapbooker, cardmaker for 14 years. My artistic style has evolved over the years and I find that I am drawn to mixed media as it allows me to try new techniques and products. My passion for learning and expressing myself through my art has allowed me to grow as an individual through challenging projects and stepping outside of my comfort zone. 

 In addition to scrapbooking and cardmaking I enjoy dabbling in my art journal, tags, making mini albums, canvas’ and off the page projects.

 

I enjoy meeting fellow crafters and hope to inspire others through my creations.

 

follow my blog at:http://messystudiocreations.blogspot.ca/

 

and my facebook page :https://www.facebook.com/pages/Messy-Studio-Creations/1919336224871810

 

 

Meet Timmy!

 

Meet Timmy!

Timmy is the baby of the bunch so far and doesn't get caught wearing his shoes very often!

I just love this stamp, he is so playful and young-spirited!

He is going to measure right around 7.5 inches and will come with a baseball cap.

He will be $10 plus shipping/handling of $1

I expect to have him the first week of November, as soon as he is on his way to me, I will put him on the website for sale at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Stay tuned for updates!!

 

Drake card by Judy VanZandt!

I love this card!!

Judy created Drake without any facial characteristics or masks and he looks awesome!! 

What a fun Halloween card to send to a friend!!

Thank you Judy!

Alex Card by Judy VanZandt!!

Judy has nailed another card!!  This is exactly what I envisioned when I was creating the Alex stamp!!  I knew he would be perfect for more than just a wedding layout or prom!!  This is beautiful!!

 

Drake has arrived!! Great Halloween Stamp!

Drake is sort of a throw-back to what I think of as 60’s comical Dracula.  He has slicked back hair, bell bottom pants, cape and of course, fangs and a cleft for his chin!!  I wanted a little more versatility for him and created two additional Halloween masks—which is something I have never personally seen done.  He can be a Phantom of the Opera and/or a very suave Frankenstein monster!

He is now on the tictail site so you can purchase him directly at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Drake is in Production!

Drake will measure approximately 8 x 3 and will be available in limited quantity.  I hope to have him by October 1st.  You will be able to buy him from the www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com site.  I will be offering them to stores, however, it is somewhat late in the season for stores to get in Halloween stamps.  Next year, I will offer him to store owners in a more timely fashion.  He will be lots of fun with three different looks to choose from!!  I just love this guy!!  I hope you do too!

Thank you!!

Must say a HUGE Thank you to Robin Immel for hosting the Rivercrest Barn crop in Dover, Ohio this week!!  I was able to cross a big personal hurdle and taught my first Mixed Media art class!!  If you could have seen my brain for months prior, worrying about teaching a class, you may have laughed at me!  The ladies who took the class were gracious, funny and wonderful to work with!!  Thank you for helping me cross off teaching as something to worry about!!  I had a lot of fun at the crop and look forward to attending more in the future with your lovely group!!  Robin is the hostess of Robin's Scrap Nest on Facebook, a warm and friendly gathering place for scrapbookers and crafters.  Stop by and say hi!!

Celebrate card by Judy VanZandt!!

I am a really big fan of nautical themes and Judy has nailed this one perfectly!!

Michael is right at home in this calm and soothing card theme.

Michael and other guy stamps are available at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

 

Charlie card for the Wanderer in You!!

Charlie is stylin' in this travel card designed by Judy VanZandt!

 

You can buy this stamp and other guys at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Cowboy Dan is in the HOUSE!!!

Now THAT'S a cowboy!!!!

I just love, love, love this cowboy stamp!!  I have to say, I am getting addicted to playing dress-up with these good looking guys!!!

How awesome is the sentiment, huh?  Howdy Ma'am!!!  I can practically hear him saying it!!

SO MANY COWGIRLS, SO LITTLE ROPE!!!

You can order him now on www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com

Jeremiah card by Judy VanZandt!

Love this masculine card by Judy VanZandt!!

Jeremiah looks great in his orange shirt and blue jeans!!

You & Me card by Judy VanZandt

I love the gorgeous colors in this card by Judy.

The stamp from C Thru the Woods is Andrew.

The girl stamp used is from Prima

Cards By Judy Van Zandt!!

I think I am behind on posting the amazing cards Judy has been diligently crafting!  I apologize but hope you find some inspiration in these photos!!

Michael and Andrew are the Rock Stars of these two cards!!

 

COWBOY DAN!!!

Meet Cowboy Dan!!!  He will be available online and in stores beginning September 15th.  You can place a preorder at www.cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com beginning September 1st. 

 He is sure to be a great addition to your collection!!!