Challenge Cards

I have two more cards to share today, I have a big request for cards at the moment.  I used Taylor's Sketch, TESC115, Sketch Girl, SG15, and Jen's SFYTT.
There is my new favorite stamp again that Ippity flower, I luv it.  The sentiment is Verve.  The bottom card is all Verve.  
Another short post, I am on a card making marathon..lol.  Enjoy!

Stamps:  Enjoy(Verve)  and Now & Always(Ippity) 
Paper:  Kraft, Blue Buyou, Vanilla(SU) and Thrift Store Designer Paper(October Afternoon) 
Ink:  Blue Buyou(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, PTI Button, Linen Thread, SU Circle Punches, Embossing Folder, Sponging, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares


Stamps:  Serenity(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Craft Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, PTI Button, Linen Thread, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Simple Circle Card

 
I created this for today's Mojo141 sketch, you choose circle or square.  I made my little card in such a hurry, not real happy with it, but I can try again later.  I hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day and a big thank you to all who have served for our freedom!  I used a chipboard flower, ran it though the Cuttlebug and then sponged it.  Added a few buttons and Melissa Frances Trim.  Be sure to check out the other mojo makers creations, they rocked it this week!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Thankful Blossom(stem-Verve)
Paper:  Vanilla(SU) and My Little Man Designer paper
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento) and Pumpkin Pie(SU)
Accessories:  Scalloped Circle Nesties, PTI Buttons, Melissa Frances Trim, Kaiser Craft Pearl, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Sponging, Linen Thread and 3D Foam Squares

Happy Birthday

Good afternoon, I hope that you are having some family fun time this weekend.  We had a cookout, nothing like hamburgers on the grill...yummy!  I have a couple of CAS cards to share, the one on the right is my CASE(copy and share everything) I have added something to go with CASE; BAGR (but always give recognition) to today's FS173, Emily's card.  I chose her card here, I so luvd all that background paper.....sweet.  It is what inspired the card on the left using the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL92.  You can check out more of Emily's creations on her blog, Stamping Scoops.  I kept the fun glitter on the flowers, added a little distressing, and made mine square cards.  I used my newest  favorite stamp from Ippity set Now & Always.  I so adore the flowers in this set, you can layer them, change up with patterned paper and paper piece them; so many ideas not enough time.  These are also my submissions to the CAS DT call to use height, I added 3D foam squares.  I also wanted to share that my card here(bottom card), is featured over at the Ippity Blog using this same little set.  It is in my ETSY shop if you are interested*grin*.....I also wanted to share I had a couple of my tags featured over at the Unscripted Sketch Blog, I hope you can make time to play along with all of these great challenges.  The challenge blogs help me get all the card created that I need.  Have a wonderful evening, I will be back in the morning with this weeks mojo sketch and card.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Big Wish(Verve) and Now & Always(Ippity)
Paper:  White(SU) and Baja Breeze Designer Paper(SU) 
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  SU Border Punch, EK Success Punch, Distressing Tool, Stickles, Blossom Nestie, Circle Nesties, Ribbon, PTI Buttons, and 3D Foam Squares

Butterflies & Polka Dots

Good evening I have a couple of cards to share, the first one is for my final week as the guest for the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog, if you have not played along with these sweet gals, give it a try.  They bring to you each and every week an new and different challenge, so much fun.  This weeks challenge is JUGS35, to use dry embossing.  I also used the colors/butterfly challenge for the Embellish Challenge.  I used the OCC Sketch and the polka dotted challenge from The Shabby Tea Room, #11.  I used cork for the butterfly as well as polka dotted embossing.  A huge appreciation to the gals at JUGS, you are fabulous!  Have a wonderful Saturday....enjoy!
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Stamps:  None
Paper:  Black, Kraft(SU), and Sweet Pea Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Cork, SU Ribbon, Sponge, Gemstones, SU Butterfly Die, and 3D Foam Squares

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This is for the VSN Stamp Night Challenge to use a watermark/versamark.  The polka dotted background is from Verve, speaking of Verve; everything is 20% off, head over and make a purchase!  I used embossing powder to give a little more pop.  I added ribbon, tags, the adorable Ippity flower from the Now & Always set, and a little stickles.  You can play along with all the VSN Challenges here.  This card can also a submission to The Shabby Tea Room #11.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Bountiful Backgrounds(Verve), Now & Always(Ippity), and Tiny Tags(SU)
Paper:  Sea Salt(Bazzil), Certainly Celery(SU), Thrift Store(October Afternoon)
Ink:  Versamgic, and Rich Cocoa(Momento)
Accessories:  Ribbon, EK Success Border Punch, Tiny Tags Punch, PTI Button, Stickles, Embosing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Good Time Tags

I am so thrilled to be bringing these tags to you...I have been selected as this months guest designer over at Emma's Paperie, you can see my other creations here.  If you have not seen there store, you need to go here and check it out!  It is full of all the latest papers, trims, and embellies.  I made these tags using papers and trim from the store.  They also have a monthly sketch over at Emma's Paperie Blog.

Here is whats in them......
County Fair Clear Stamps by October Afternoon
So Sophie Savvy Never Enough Die-Cut Accessories Card by My Mind's Eye
So Sophie Clever Birds of a Feather Die-Cut Accessories Card by My Mind's Eye
So Sophie "In Love" Paper by My Mind's Eye
So Sophie Clever Heavenly Houndstooth Paper by My Mind's Eye
So Sophie Clever Consistent Ledger Paper by My Mind's Eye
Beige Vintage Ribbons by Melissa Frances
Winter Trim Collection by Webster's Pages
Red Journey Ribbon Collection by Maya Road

I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned with family and friends.  Enjoy!

We The People say, Thank You!

Happy Friday, wow I have so waited for this long weekend.  I am so happy to bringing you my final creation has a guest with Sharon at No Time To Stamp.  I have had a wonderful time creating side by side with the talented women on her team....thank you!  This weeks challenge, ssnotime141, you are to create something using the colors from your countries flag, of course mine is the great ole USA!  I do not have any stamping on this card, I wanted to make a card to thank all the men and women who have served our country in the military, for that I am grateful!  I created the "We The People say, Thank You" sentiment on my computer using WORD.  I added a glass glitter star, I purchased the glass glitter on ETSY from this fabulous shop.  I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, MTSC75.  Have a wonderful weekend...don't forget to say thank you to a service man or women or both!  Enjoy.
Sharon Johnson:  No Time To Stamp

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat.

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color  
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Data Dig: Glass Glitter Find on ETSY-Glitter Your World   

Stamps:  None/Computer Generated Sentiment
Paper:  Real Red and White(SU), Prism, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Computer Ink
Accessories:  EK Success Notebook Punch, Glass Glitter, Nesties, SU Square Punch, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

With Sympathy

Good evening, I want to share tonight's card and another little exciting tid bit....I was chosen in the "What's Hot" Embellish Challenge, this is such an honor and my second one to boot.  Be sure to check out the fabulous challenges Embellish brings!  On to my card tonight, I used the SC282 sketch and the colors from The Color Throwdown #94.  I needed another sympathy card and used three popped up flowers with a gemstone in each one for my main image.  Have a great day, I have some more exciting news to share on Friday....stop back to share in my excitement!  Also, I have slashed the prices in my ETSY store, check it out....I always offer FREE shipping.  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Blessings, Feeling Groovy and Thankful Blossom(Verve)
Paper:  Mud Pie(Bazzil) and Sweet Pea Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Old Olive(SU), Rich Cocoa(Momento), and Copics
Accessories:  Janome, Gemstones, Ric Rac Ribbon, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Wishing You Sunshine

 I created this for today's CAS68, to make a summer themed card and for the CAS summer DT call, SUM2010CAS2.  I used summery colors, the sunshine sentiment, and the butterflies, looks like summer to me....lol.  I also used Jenny's Wee Memories Challenge, WMC7; to use something that flies, mine if the tiny butterfly attached to the ribbon.  I used the fun Cosmo Cricket designer paper De Lovely.  The polka dotted background is from the Verve set Bountiful Backgrounds, the sentiment is PTI Blooming Button Bits.   Have a wonderful day!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Bountiful Backgrounds(Verve) and Blooming Button Bits(PTI)   
Paper:  Avalanche(Bazzil) and De Lovely(Cosmo Cricket)
Ink:  Certainly Celery and Melon Mambo(SU)
Accessories:  Fiskars Border Punch, SU Ribbon, SU Butterfly Embosslit, Kaiser Craft Pearls, and Glue Dots

Square & Sweet

Good mojo Monday morning, it is time for Mojo140...I am luvin this sketch, I decided to make my square.  I used October Afternoon Fly A Kite designer paper, oh my word is this paper ever sweeeet!  I used the Verve set Miracles Blossom.  I added tiny butterflies to the tag, I had a request for cards with no sentiment; so I put butterflies where I would have normally put a sentiment.  I added a ribbon tag with silver beads.  I hope you will play along with us this week, be sure to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and see what the others mojo makers created.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Miracles Blossom(Verve)
Paper:  Barely Banana, Sage Shadow(SU), Mud Pie(Bazzil), and Fly A Kite(October Afternoon)
Ink:  Sage Shadow(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Curly Label Punch, SU Butterfly Die, Silver beads, Stickles, SU Ribbon, and 3D Foam Squares

Celebrate Tags

Good evening, I have made a couple of quick tags using several sketches.  Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch, SSC70 and the Unscripted Sketch #56 are so similar, one of my tags is that sketch.  Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, MTSC74 is the other tag.  I used Jenni Bowlin designer paper, Jenni Bowlin Memo Note Book papers, and PTI Signature Greetings sentiment stamp set.  I added stitching, gemstones, a layered flower, and corduroy brads.  I hope you have had a wonderful weekend and a great start to the new week.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Signature Greetings(PTI)
Paper:  Watercolor Paper, Black, Riding Hood Red(SU), and Jenni Bowlin Designer paper
Ink:  Riding Hood Red(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, Mega Rectangle Curved Nesties, SU Ribbon, PTI Ribbon, SU Corduroy Brads, SU 5 Petal Flower Punch, Gemstone Flourishes, Gemstones, SU Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-a-Dile, SU Square Punch, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

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I made this card for today's FS174, Nikki...you can see her gallery here.  I used the Verve set Thankful Blossom and kept it super simple.  I have had a request for cards with no sentiment, so I left it sentimentless..(not a word)..lol.  I was inspired by Nikki's card here.  I used October Afternoon Fly A Kite Designer Paper.  
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Stamps:  Thankful Blossom(Verve)
Paper:  Sea Breeze(Bazzil), Old Olive and Very Vanilla(SU), and Fly A Kite(October Afternoon)
Ink:  Old Olive(SU) and Copics
Accessories:  Fiskars Punch, Janome, Stickles, Ribbon, Scor Tape,Gemstone, and 3D Foam Squares

Yummy Cupackes!

  Good morning, it is time for another fun and sweet Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC60....these cupcakes are so cute and look so yummy, don't ya think?  I used papers from Bella Blvd and My Mind's Eye, if you haven't heard Rachel is closing the store, so everything is 45% OFF..wow, head on over and grab some new stamping supplies!  The trim is by Webster's Pages, and the flower stamp is from the Verve set Thankful Blossom.  I added Stickles and Pearls to the flower.  I also used the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL91 for today's card and it is my submission to the CAS Summer DT Call, SUM2010CAS1.  I hope you will play along with us this week, be sure to check out the other DT's creations.
Karen ~ Kelli ~ Piali  
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Stamps:  Thankful Blossom(Verve)
Paper:  Sea Salt(Bazzil), Bella Blvd and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie(SU) and Copics
Accessories:  Janome, Pearls, PTI Button, Webster's Pages Trim, Stickles, and 3D Foam Squares

Wishing You Sunshine

I created this for my fourth week as the guest designer for Just Us Girls.  I have had a great time this month, the JUGS challenges are fun and new every week, I luv their concept.  This week they are challenging us to a Template, JUGS34; I have chosen the fun Slip Cover Template from the store of Lauren Meader.  I used the PTI set Button Bits, adding buttons and silver beads.  I added stitching to the cover and twill ribbon.  This slip cover holds A2 size cards perfectly, you could also fill it with candy, or stamping embellies and give it has a gift.  I used the colors from the Color Cue Color Challenge, #4.  I hope you play along, I make every effort to visit your blog and show some luv!  Have a wonderful Saturday.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Button Bits(PTI)
Paper:  Bazzil
Ink:  Wild Wasabi and Night Of Navy(SU)
Accessories:  Slip Cover Template, Janome, Twill Ribbon, Silver beads, PTI Buttons, Scor Tape, and 3D Foam Squares

Sunshine & Smiles

I created this for the ColorQ Color Challenge, CQC33, Card Patterns sketch, #64,and for today's IC233.  
I chose the green candy photo in the center, to see all of the sweets go here.  I used the Verve sets Budding Blossoms and Let It Shine.  I added a sunshine and smiles tag, I luv the look of these tiny tags.
Be sure to check back for this weeks JUGS Challenge, I have so enjoyed playing along with these gals.  I have also added a few goodies to my ETSY shop and lowered the prices on my cards, you can see them at ETSY enjoy vasunshine creations  Enjoy!
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.Stamps:  Budding Blossoms and Let It Shine(Verve)
Paper:  french Vanilla and Mud Pie(Bazzil) and Crate Paper Designer Paper
Ink:  Timber Brown(Momento), Bermuda Bay(SU), and Copic BG11
Accessories:  Stickles, SU Ribbon, SU Square Punch, Fiskars Ledger Punch, PTI Button,  and 3D Foam Squares

Victory Is Possible

Happy Friday to you!  I am sharing my card for Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime140.  Sharon has challenged us to a creation that is askew.  I hope you check out the other DT gals creation, there creations are sure to please.  I used the sketch from Unscripted Sketches, #55.  and the colors from Stacey's Curtain Call Act 30 Challenge.  These colors are awesome together.  I used the stamp set Believe from Verve, I adore this set and do not use it often enough.  If you have it get it out and create something!   
Sharon Johnson: No Time To Stamp

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat.

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

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Stamps:  Believe(Verve)
Paper:  Black, Kraft(SU), Tutu Pink(Bazzil), and Sweet Pea Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Dazzling Diamonds, SU Die, PTI Ribbon, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, and Glue Dots

Happy Father's Day

Good morning, it is time for another mojo sketch; Mojo139.  I really like today's sketch, I hope you will play along with us!  I wanted to use the colors from the Embellish Challenge and thought they looked manly so I made my Dad a Father's Day card.  I layered the stars to give depth.  I used the Brook Collection Designer paper from Crate Paper.  I added a little distressing and stitching.  Have a wonderful week, we are going to my step daughters this weekend to our granddaughter's dance recital.  We look forward to this every year, but even more so this year.  The last two months have been trying with my dh's heart and it's not over yet.  Keep us in your prayers.  It will be so nice to get away for a bit.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Dad's Day(Verve)
Paper:  Mud Pie(Bazzil), Brook Collection(Crate Paper)
Ink:  Really Rust(SU) and Frayed Burlap(Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Janome, QuickKutz Nesting Labels, Button, Hemp Twine, Star Nesties, Ribbon, Distressing Tool, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Fabulous

 

Good morning, it is time for another Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC59.  Remember everything is the Hope Stamps Eternal Store is 45% off, head over to get some great deals!  Aren't these the cutest sweet treats?  I used OCC sketch, OCCSC15 luv the square sketch.  I also have a "data dig" to share, my "data digs" are things I have discovered whether it is my idea or another designer.  It is a must to always give credit to the creator's direct link.  I want to share the easiest way to make the ribbon scrunchy, it is from Ashley's blog, you can view the video here.   For my card I stamped the stems and then ran the EK Success Chipboard flowers through the Cuttlebug with the swiss dots embossing folder, you can see embossing folders here in the HSE store.  I added a little stitching and a piece of Bittersweet Basicgrey designer paper down the side.  Have a wonderful day...enjoy!    

Check out the other sweeties creations 

Karen ~ Kelli ~ Michelle ~ Piali

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Ashley's Scrunchy Ribbon Video

Stamps:  Blooming Button Bits and Signature Greetings( PTI)
Paper:  Mud Pie, Tutu Pink(Bazzil), Very Vanilla(SU), and Bittersweet Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Certainly Celery(SU), Rich Cocoa(Momento), and Fryed Burlap(Tim Holtz's Distressing Ink)
Accessories:  Janome, EK Success Chipboard Flowers, Embossing Folder, PTI Buttons, Ribbon, Scor Tape, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Ready, Set, Stamp!

 
Happy Saturday, I am sharing this fabulous Verve set Up, Up, and Away.  This is the best set for paper piecing, I luv paper piecing!  I am not the best at coloring and really think using designer papers to cover images is so dramatic, luv that.  Julee started a new monthly challenge last month, where you use a specific stamp set to create something for your chance to win Verve.  This month it is Ready, Set, Stamp Challenge:  Up, Up, and Away. 
I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, MTSC73.  I also used the fabulous colors from the Color Q Challenge, CQC32.  I hope you play along with us....ready, set, stamp!  Enjoy.    
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Stamps:  Up, Up, and Away(Verve)
Paper:  Blackbird(Bazzil), Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU),  and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Copic E30
Accessories:  Janome, PTI Melon Berry Ribbon, Illuminate Smooch, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares