Thinking Of You-Fabric Flower

Happy Friday, to you....do you have a big weekend planned?  Whether you are going all out this weekend or taken it easy, I hope it is a good one!  I so look forward to the weekends and then one is no different....hehehe.  Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime137, is to use 3D flowers on your creation.  Those little babies sure are hot now, there are so many ways to add 3D flowers.  I want to share with you how I made my fabric flower for today's card.  I will add it to my list of "data digs".  I have not seen any like the on I made today, but hey that does not mean that it is not out there.  I cut the flower blossoms using the SU Bigz Flower Fold Die.  I cut four flower petals, I folded them over and glued them all together.  I then took a long piece of fabric about 1" wide and 20" long.  I started folding it in the center and rapping it all the way around.  Gluing it as I go so that is stays together. I then glued the center of the flower on top of the petals; I attached the sentiment tag and adhered to the card.  I used a SU stylist to curl the tag and give it a wave.
  This is also the my final week as the guest for Sketch Girl, I hope you will add the Sketch Girl Blog to your challenge list and play along.  You have a choice this week with the sketch, I chose squares.  I adore square cards, so this one was super fun.  I used Jenni Bowlin designer papers and added a tag and stitching.  Be sure to head over the the Sketch Girl Blog and check out the other gals creations.  Enjoy! 
Be sure to check out the fabulous 3D flower creations Sharon and the DT designed.
Sharon Johnson:  No Time To Stamp

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jennifer Buck: The Buck Stamps Here. 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat.

Tammy Hershberger: Stamp Happy.

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

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 My 3D Flower Made Easy


Stamps:  Blessings(Verve)
Paper:  Black, Kraft(SU), and Designer Paper(Jenni Bowlin)
Ink:  Jet Black(Stazon)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Square Punch, Fabric, Glue, Stylist, and Glue Dots

2 CAS Cards

I have to quick cards for several challenges.  I will keep the posts CAS....simple stamping and stitching in both of these.  All stamps are from Verve.
The first card is for today's SC278 and for the color challenge over at Stacey's Blog, Curtain Call Act 27.  
I kept the sketch very simple, just adding a bow with a tag.  I got this Martha Stewart Tag Punch at Michaels' for only $4.19.  You cannot beat that, what a deal!  I hope you have had a great day....enjoy!
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Stamps: Verve
Paper: Prism, Bazzil, My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary
Ink: SU Melon Mambo
Accessories: Janome, SU Ribbon, Martha Stewart Tag Punch, Button, Linen Thread, and Glue Dots

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I used the new Verve set On Person.  I cut out the flower and layered.  Then I curled the edges and added stickles.  I used the Card Patterns #61 sketch and the Clean & Simple sketch, FTL87.  These sketches are so very similar. 
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Stamps:  Verve One Person and Blessings
Paper:  Prsim, SU Pumpkin Pies, and S Sweet Pea Designer Paper.
Ink:  Stazon Jet Black
Accessories:  Janome, EK Success Border Punch, Ribbon, Stickles, Silver Bead, and Glue Dots

Happy Mother's Day

Hello, I am bringing to you my creation for the last week as the guest for The Color Throwdown Challenge, CTD90.  I have so enjoyed bringing some fabulous colors to you this month with the CTD DT.  This weeks colors are so sweet together.  I hope that you can play along, I can't wait to see what you come up with.  I used Taylor's Sketch,TESC110.  I also used the OCC Challenge to use blossoms.  One more, it is also for Jenny's inspiration challenge #3, to use flowers.  You can read all about it at Wee Memories.  I really like being able to combine so many challenges, I wish I had the time to play all of them....I like spreading the luv....*grin*.  I used a pretty little flower from the new Verve release One Person.  I added stitching, some ribbon, and Melissa Frances trim.  I colored the flower added stickles, some pearls, and the Mother's Day tag.  I hope that you have  fabulous day.  Enjoy!

Be sure to check out The Color Throwdown DT's creations...

Bar

Broni

Danielle

LeAnne

Tammy

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Stamps:  One Person(Verve)
Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, White(SU),  Cottage Wall Designer Paper(SU), and Sugar Rush Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry and Pale Plum(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Square Punch, KaiserCraft Pearls, SU Ribbon, PTI Linen Thread, Button, Melissa Frances Trim, Stickles, and Glue Dots

To Me, The World

 This a card I made for the Verve release week challenges.  I used the new Verve set One Person.  If you have not taken advantage of the great prices of buying the bundle, you can check it out here.

This is some of my favorite paper it is Basicgrey Nook & Pantry and PinkPaislee.  I also used the new(to me) large scalloped square nesties, luv these too!   You know I am a huge fan of circle cards, but I adore squares too.  I am getting so I make way more square cards than I do A2.  I really like this quote, you never know who you are impacting in this life.  I like to be a great influence to others, we all need each other!  Enjoy.   
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Stamps: One Person (Verve)
Paper: Mud Pie(Bazzil), Very Vanilla(SU), Postcards Designer Paper(PinkPaislee), Nook & Pantry Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip(SU) and Copics BG10, BG11, and BG15
Accessories: Janome, Websters Pages Trim, Twill Ribbon, Square Scalloped Nesties, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embosing Powder, KaiserCraft Pearls, and Glue Dots

How Much I Love You

 Good morning, it is time for another mojo sketch, this week it is circle or square.  To see the other
mojo makers samples head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the sketch for Mojo136.  I am a huge fan of both squares and circles, I can't wait to see what you come up with.  I used the new Verve set One Person, fabulous sentiment!  I added a few hearts, zig zag ribbon, and a button.  These are super simple to make.  If you need to know directions you can go to the post here.  I hope you have a great Monday, give thanks for something simple in your life today and let someone know how much you love them!  Enjoy.
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Stamps: One Person(Verve)
Paper: French Vanilla(Bazzil), Blue bayou(SU), Thrift Shop Designer Paper(October Afternoon)
Ink: Blue Bayou(SU)
Accessories: Scalloped Circle Nesties, SU Heart Punch, SU Circle Punches, Kaisercraft Pearls, EK Success Notebook Border Punch, PTI Button, PTI Linen Thread, SU Ribbon, and Glue Dots

Mother's Day Cards

Happy Saturday evening, it has been a cold, dreary rainy day here.  A great day for staying in and creating, wouldn't you say?  I had a few requests for Mother's Day cards so I did a little creating in that direction.  The first card is for Unscripted Sketches #52 and for today's IC229, I chose the earrings here.  I was drawn to the colors and the book page that they are hanging on.  I bought some old Guideposts at the Goodwill and have been using them for book pages.  They are daily devotionals so they have scripture and great inspiration.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Verve Because Of You
Paper:  SU Black, Soft Sky, Cosmo Cricket Designer Paper, and Book Page
Ink:  SU Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Ribbon, Janome, Quickuts Nesting labels, Distressing Tool, Sponging, and Glue Dots

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This is for Mercy's Sketch Challenge, MTSC69.  I used the designer papers from October Afternoon, Thrift Store pack and I made a fabric flower.  I did a little stitching, sponging and added a button tied bow.  I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Verve Because Of You
Paper:  PTI, Bazzil French Vanilla, and October Afternoon Thrift Store Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Janome, Twill Ribbon, PTI Button, Linen Thread, Fabric Flower, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Sponging, Nesting Labels Ten and Glue Dots

The Glory

 

Good morning, I am so thrilled to be bringing to you a super fun creation for Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime136.  This week she is challenging us to a joy fold card, you can follow the tutorial written by Beate at SCS.  I must confess that this was my first attempt at a joy fold card and I really like the look....it is a fun way to send a card.  I do hope you will play along with us, the other DT's creations are always awesome.
This is also a sneak peek of a Plain Jane that will be released tonight at the Verve release party.  This set is Romans 8:18.
This is also my submission to the Scripture Challenge Word #7 Perfect.  What is more perfect than being revealed in His glory?  Wow, how wonderful that will be!  It is a lot going on but I do hope you will find time to make a joy fold card, that are sweet and such fun.  I hope you have a wonderful Friday, so happy for the the weekends!     

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

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Stamps: One Person and Romans 8:18 Plain Jane(Verve)
Paper: Black, Very Vanilla(SU), Blush Red Dark(Prism), and Estate Sale Designer Paper(Bella Blvd)
Ink: Jet Black(Stazon) and Copics E30, E31, and R37
Accessories: Janome, SU Ribbon, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Scor Pal, Illuminate Smooch, and Glue Dots

Cool DUDE Set-Verve Sneak Peek

I wanted to share a little gift card set I made using the soon to be released Verve stamps(Friday).  I also used the fun sketch from Clean & Simple, FTL86.  These new words stamps are awesome, they are block style lettering and really make a statement.    These where super simple to make, I used My Mind's Eye Ooh La La designer paper.  To see more sneak peeks scroll down a couple of posts.  I hope you have a wonderful day!  I hope that you can make the Verve release...I will see you there.  So sorry for the short post, this is a super busy week, but totally fun.   Enjoy!
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Stamps: Happy Days, Dude, Totally Rad Plain Jane and Relax (Verve)
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, Kiwi Kiss(SU), and Ooh La La Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, and Kiwi Kiss(SU)
Accessories: SU Circle Punches and Glue Dots

DUDE-Verve Sneak Peek

If you are looking for The Color Throwdown Color Challenge, CTD89; scroll down one or click here.  
I want to share with you today a peek of another Verve set to be release this Friday, it is called Dude.
It is also featuring images from the set Relax.  I adore the sets Happy Days and Dude, they are wonderful for making your own background images.  It has so many possibilities, I used all the words from the Dude set to make the background look of the piece of designer paper under the main image.  So cool, you will luv it!  I paper pieced the surf boards, added a stickled sun, and some hemp twine to complete my card.  make sure you head over t the Verve Blog and see the other creations the divas have to share.  This is also one of the sketches for this weeks challenges.  You can see them on the Verve Blog or over at the SCS forum.  I can't wait to see what you create, I try to get around to each of you to show some luv!  Enjoy.
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Stamps: Relax, Dude (Verve)
Paper: Mud Pie(Bazzil), Crushed Curry, White(SU), and Man Of The House Designer Paper(Bella Blvd)
Ink: Rich Cocoa(Momento)
Accessories: Janome, Hemp Twine, Stickles, and Glue Dots

Life Is Good

Hello, I have a super fun card to show you, it is using The Color Throwdown Colors, CTD89.  The colors are pastels, I wanted them to work with a sneak peek of the new Verve set that will be released this Friday.  I think it is working, don't you?  The divas peeked this set yesterday, you can see their peeks on the Verve Blog.
The set is called Relax and you are sure to luv it.  I have a card coming up later today using another Verve sneak peek, check back to peek at that one.  I used the sketch form Crazy 4 Challenge, C4C33.
I hope you can play along with us at The Color Throwdown, be sure to head over to the Blog and check out the DT's fabulous creations!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Relax (Verve)
Paper: White(SU) and Kioshi Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink: Apricot Appeal, Sage Shadow(SU), and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories: Embossing Folder, SU Circle Punches, Illuminate Smooch, and Glue Dots

Delight In Life

Good morning it is mojo time again, Marie has brought this fun Mojo135 sketch to us this week.  I did very little stamping, only the sentiment from Verve's set Miracles Blossom.  I made a paper blossom using the SU flower punch and curling the ends, so simple and so sweet!  I added a button to the center to complete my creation.  I hope that you will play along with us this week.  This is a big week, it is a Verve release week and Julee has come up with some great challenges.  You can learn all about that over at the Verve Blog. 
or the SCS fourm. Keep an eye out for sneak peeks this week.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Verve Miracles Blossom
Paper:  SU Black, Very Vanilla, Pink Paislee Bayberry Cottage Designer Paper
Ink:  Stazon Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Fiskars Border Punch, SU Flower Punch, Button, Linen Thread, and Glue Dots

Express Yourself

If you are looking for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC55 scroll down one or click here.  I made this for the Card Patterns #60 sketch, for the JUGS29 color challenge, and for the fun new game over at SCS QFTD05.  The person being honored this week is Sue or Coffeestamper.....I wanted to make a coffee card. She had this wonderful link where you can get this coffee cup for free.  You can get yours here.
I am totally being stretched with these colors, I am not a purple gal, so I am not real happy with this card, but hey it is a challenge right?  The sentiment is from Verve set Express Yourself. 
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Stamps:  Verve Express Yourself
Paper:  SU White, SU Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Lavender Lace
Accessories:  Sizixx Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Book Pages, Gemstone, SU Square Punch, Circle Nesties, EK Success Border Punch, and Glue Dots

Happy Birthday/Gift Set

Good morning, it is time for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC55.  I wanted to make a gift set using these fabulous plastic checkbook covers, I luv these.  They will make an awesome handmade gift for just a few bucks.  Remember everything is 25% off in the entire store so you can get a pack of four for a little over a $1 a piece....wow!  I used the papers from KaiserCrafts and it is called Devonshire.  The paper flowers are the Devonshire Embellishment pack, they come with lace trim and pearls.  Be sure to check out the other sweeties creations and show them some.  I will check out your creation and show you some luv if you link it to the Hope Stamps Eternal Blog.  Enjoy!

 Kristen ~ Michelle ~ Piali ~

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Stamps:  Verve Big Wish
Paper:  SU Very Vanilla and KaiserCraft Devonshire Designer Paper
Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa
Accessories:  Plastic Checkbook Cover, Janome, Buttons, Twine, Ribbon, KaiserCraft Embellishment Pack, and Glue Dots

NEW-Data Dig

Good morning, I want to share with you today some helpful tips that I will call my "data dig" or information find.  They may or may not be my ideas but I will link you to the finder or creator.  I will label any posts that have information of this type "data dig" so that you can find it easy  These today are mine, the top set of cards are from the sketch over at Clean & Simple, FTL84 about two weeks ago.  I luvd the sketch and made this card here for the challenge.  I really had fun with it and it was super simple.  Now I am not one to make duplicates of cards very often; but when you stumble upon a good thing that works, why not use it again?  I hope you don't think this is lame.  We are all super busy and lately, I have needed more cards than normal because of my dh's surgery.  The group of cards you see here are for the ladies in my prayer group who have supported us during this time.  I luv the different patterns, texture, and colors, don't you?  I used the fabulous little sets from Verve called Celebration of Thanks, Thankful Accents, and Thankful Hearts.
The second "data dig" is the new way SU is packaging there stamps; now I really like the plastic dvd style case, but boy is there a lot of wasted space.  The wasted space is the first thing I noticed and shared with my demo and stampin buddies.  Being a tad bit on the organized side I wanted to use the space.  I have been changing my wood mounted stamps to unmounted, using EZ Mount(it is on sale).  I have gotten 5 extra sets in this case for a total of six sets.  I wrote the names and what the stamps say on the inside for reference.  I hope you have a wonderful day and can use my "data dig" in the future.  Also, I will be adding more creations to my Etsy site tonight.  Enjoy!

  FTL84 Sketch, I Created Layered Butterflies, Embossing, and Patterned CAS Card  
  Storing More Stamp Sets Using SU DVD Style Cases

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Friday, I have created this card for Sharon's Stamp Simply, ssnotime135  It's a color challenge of purples and browns, there is a little inspiration photo to get your creative juices flowing.  I used the fabulous sketch from sketch girl again, I really liked it and was very happy with the way this one turned out.  I used the Verve set Because Of You, this is another favorite Verve set of mine.  I hope you can play along with us, check out the DT's fabulous creations.

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jennifer Buck: The Buck Stamps Here 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat

Tammy Hershberger: Stamp Happy (Tammy is taking a break this month)

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden (AJ is off and running today so can’t play - have fun, AJ)

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

Have a great day and and even better weekend.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Because Of You(Verve)
Paper:  French Vanilla and Mud Pie(Bazzil), Elegant Eggplant(SU), Koshi Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  SU Elegant Eggplant
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Old Book, SU Punch, Gemstone, Janome, EK Success Border Punch, SU Square Punch, and Glue Dots

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I also want to share my card I made for the Splitcoast Fan Club Theme of Vintage, CT0410 this is really hot now.  I also wanted to use the sketch that Mary Jo offers on Monday's, TSSC117.  I really did start with this sketch, I know it is not exactly, but hey I have always been one to tweak sketches..lol....even my own!  I played along with  Jenny in her first Wee Memories Challenge, WMC1; it is an inspiration..  When I saw the photo of the umbrella, boots, and flowers I knew I wanted to play along.  I wish I could play with every challenge, everyday but it is next to impossible, there are so many challenge blogs out there.  I do like the variety and it keeps us motivated and moving forward, so for that I say thank you! 
My card today, has no stamping, can you believe it?  I used a quote that I found on line and printed it in Word and I must say I luv it.  I sure would like to have it in rubbah...hehehe.  The umbrella card is a flash card by K & Company, they are so adorable.  I used an old piece of a book page for a tab and added a button.    I hope you are having sunshine in your world today!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  None
Paper:  Bazzil and SU Sweat Pea Designer Paper
Ink:  Computer Ink
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Old Book, K & Company Flash Cards, EK Success Notebook Border Punch, Nesties Labels Twelve, and Glue Dots

Take Joy

Good morning, I have created this for the Sketch Girl #16 challenge to which I am the guest this month....isn't that awesome?  If you have not played with these ladies I hope you will make it a point this week.  I adore this sketch, I have used it on another card I will be sharing tomorrow.  I used the colors from Stacey's Curtain Call Act25.  I have never had any of the Bold Brights from SU, so I used what I had.  I am thrilled with the color changes at SU, there are hardly no BB, yeah!  They have made some outstanding color choices, these are by far my favorites, now I wish I could get them to sell single packs of textured paper.  I use Bazzil and Prism most of the time because of the texture.  I used an all time favorite Verve set Petals & Stems.  I added stitching, a tag, and ribbon.
I have been lurking over at the Etsy site for quite awhile, I decided to put some of my cards in an Etsy shop.  So for those of you that have encouraged me to do that, I say thank you!  For those that  was interested in buying, here is the link enjoy va.sunshine creations.  Happy shopping and be sure to tell your friends!
 I hope you have a wonderful day, only one more day until the weekend....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Petals & Stems(Verve)
Paper:  Avalanche(Bazzil), White(SU), Sweet Pea Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango, So Safron, Pretty In Pink(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, PTI Ribbon, SU Square Punch, Stickles, KaiserCraft Gemstones, SU Butterfly Embosslit, EK SUccess Notebook Border Punch, and Glue Dots