Verve Plain Janes

I have a couple of cards to share, playing along with some of my favorite challenges.  I also want to tell ya that Verve will be having another release on October 8....woohoo...you know you luv some new Verve!  I used Verve Plain Janes on both of these cards.  The card is using the SC300 sketch, OCC colors, and I was inspired by the beautiful photo piece that Sharon uses to get your mojo flowing, ssnotime158.  I am super busy gearing up for the Verve release, but I do hope to be around this weekend to share some creations with you!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Kind Words and Psalm 121:1-2(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate, Not Quite Navy, and White(SU)
Ink:   Blue Bayou and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Scrungie Ribbon, Nesties, Janome, Spritz, SU Filigree Brad, and 3D Foam Squares 

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For this card I used the gorgeous color combo from The Color Throwdown Blog...I do luv these colors together!  These colors did not turn out as gorgeous as it is in my head....lol.....I will be using these again.  I also was able to play along with the Monday Lunchtime Sketch;TSSC141.  I hope you will join me in playing along with these great challenges, it is nothing better to get your mojo going than a good challenge!  Enjoy.

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Stamps:  Just For You and Psalm 37:4(Verve)

Paper:  Old Olive and Very Vanilla(SU)

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Circle Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares

Exciting News and CONEST!

A Message From Heather...Read On......

Thank You so much for checking in this morning. We have some very exciting News and a FUNTASTIC CONTEST to tell you about!!!!

I know lots of you out there are excited to hear how much money we raised for the Komen foundation through "blogs 4 boobies"

Insert drum-roll here......

Right now we are sitting at $ 859.99!!! Which is very exciting!!! However it is $140 shy of my goal of $1,000....

So I decided to donate $2 for every stamps set sold between midnight the 23rd and last night... and that brings us up to $ 899.99

That is just WAY TOOO CLOSE!!!!!!

SO Here  is what I am gong to do....

I am Upping our donation to $3  for every single stamp set sold this week . EVERY single stamp set sold NOW through Sunday Night at midnight will be $3 more donated to the Komen foundation.  I will announce the grand total of money raised Monday @ 8:00 a.m.    I want to bust through that $1000 mark.......  

Well what do you say?  Are you with me out there???????
 If you answered yes, please help us  by spreading the word!
Please tweat,email,blog,and call all your friends who look pretty in ink!!!
Tell them to come shop for a cause and help us "stamp out cancer"

To make it more fun We will have a INSANE contest where you can winn up to a Total of $300 of SSD merchandise to share with a "friend".....

Yes I said $300 worth of amazind SSD merchadise!!! $150 for you and $150 for the person who told you about our continuing fundraisng efforts.

To enter the contest go here

To go shopping and help raise more money go here!

 

Skipping Stones Stamps/Sketch-Autumn Wishes

This is for this weeks Skipping Stones sketch, SSD44; I used the pumpkin from the Skipping Stones set Happy Halloweenie.  Be sure to check out the Skipping Stones stamp sets, they are fun and fabulous!  I paper pieced the pumpkin and the banner with Cosmo Cricket Wanted designer paper.  The Autumn Wishes sentiment is computer generated.  This is rather simple, I added embossing, scrungie ribbon, and a ric rac piece of designer paper.  Be sure to head over to the Skipping Stones Blog and check out the other DT's amazing cards.  I hope you have super day...enjoy!

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Stamps:  Happy Halloweenie(Skipping Stones Desig) 
Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Wanted Designer Paper(Cosmo Cricket) 
Ink:  Computer Ink
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Ric Rac Die, Hemp Twine, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday Circle Card

Good morning, it's another mojo Monday and this week it is circle or square.  Of course I went with the circle...I really like both circle and square cards so much; I will be using the square sketch soon too.  I used Webster's Pages designer paper, a Prima flower and one of the latest Verve sets, Happy Hello.  Speaking of Verve, I thought you might want to know that a new release is scheduled for October 8, only twelve days away....woohoo!  Be sure to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the other mojo makers creations.  I hope your Monday is a good one..enjoy!
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Stamps:  Happy Hello(Verve)
Paper:  Designer Paper(Webster's Pages) and Core paper
Ink:  Groovy Guava(SU)
Accessories:  Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Nestie Tags, Gemstone, Scor Buddy, and 3D Foam Squares

Unscripted Sketch Card

I wanted to share a card I made for the Unscripted sketch challenge, I used black, marina mist, and river rock; this combo is lovely together!  The black really makes the blue pop.  I used the Verve set Psalm 46:1 and the SU embossing folder for the top embossed part.  The river rock designer paper is from the new SU neutrals designer paper pack.  Sorry for the super short post, I am creating and getting ready for the big sale I am having tomorrow with friends.  Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to check back I will have plenty of more posts this weekend....enjoy!

Girly Friends

Happy Friday gals, I received a nice surprise from my boss yesterday after getting home...he wanted to know if I wanted today off...aahhh that would be "YES".  I am home today preparing for a craft sale that a few of my friends and I are having.  We are making room for new stuff and decided to have a sale.  I wish you lived close by..*grin*.  For today's card I used Mercy's sketch from last week, MTSC91, 411 Color Challenge, to use black and pink, and today's F4A31, to use scallops.  I ran the circle through the polka dotted embossing folder and then added stickles to the polka dots to give some glitter.  I added pom pom ribbon down the side, some sponging, and framed it all with scalloped rectangles.  I hope your day is great and your weekend is even better, thanks for stpping by and leaving such sweet comments!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Unity
Paper:  Black, Pink, & White(SU)
Ink:  Black & Pink(SU)
Accessories:  MFT Large Scallop Die, Scalloped Rectangle Nesties, Rectangle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Pom Pom Trim, Stickles, Embossing Folder, 3D Foam Squares

Help The Susan G. Komen Foundation

I want to remind you that the bidding ends tonight on my blog 4 boobies card that I made to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen foundation.  I currently have no bids, I am willing to send both of these cards out to you for a min. bid of $10.99 you can always bid more.  The money is going to a great foundation. 

You still have time to join in on the FUN(draising)
There are 2 ways to help:1. Shop:That's right you can help fight the war against breast cancer by shopping. Skipping Stones Design will donate $2 for EVERY single stamps set sold in their store. This donation will continue through Thursday the 23rd at midnight. Check out the end of this post for my favorite SSD stamp set.
2. Bid:
Check out the list of Amazing designers. They are auctioning off their blogs 4 boobies cards/projects to the highest bidder. Bidding will continue until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time, at which time the silent auctions will end.  Please be sure to leave your email address.

To bid go here........

Skipping Stones Stamps/Sketch-He Is The Reason

Good morning, I am sharing this weeks Skipping Stones Sketch, SSD43; and a peek of the new set Wise Men, this is a great Christmas set....I have been wanting one for a long time....this one is perfect!  I stamped onto the music sheet, added ruffled ribbon, and lace ribbon.  Finished it with a button and a great sentiment fro Christmas cards, we sometimes forget why we celebrate! Be sure to head over to the Skipping Stones blog and see the other DT's creations, you will not be disappointed.  I want to also remind you of the Cards that are up for bid, to help the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  You can see my cards here, I have no bids yet and would luv to send these cards out to you....place your bid now!  For a bid of only $10.99 they can both be yours and you would be helping a great foundation fight breast cancer.  Have a fantastic day....enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Wise Men(Skipping Stones Designs)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU), Sheet Music Pages, and Unknown Christmas Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler(SU) 
Accessories:  Trim, Ruffled Trim, Button, Linen Thread, Distressing Tool, Music Sheet Pages, and 3D Foam Squares

Great Friend

Good morning, it is time for another mojo sketch, you can see the other mojo makers creation over at the Mojo Monday Blog. I have been wanting to use these jumbo flowers bling that I found at Micheal's dollar bin, so cute.  I cannot help myself, I adore the jumbo embellies....really makes a statement!  I thought it was perfect for this sketch, this is a fabulous sketch Julee has designed...lots of possibilities!  This is also my submission to Kim's Off The Wall Craftiness challenge, OTWC25; I used gray, white, pinks, and polka dots.  The sentiment is the Verve set Great Friend, the scallop edge is a Tim Holtz die, not real sure if I like it or not, but I am giving it a try.  I really like the shape but not sure about hw it works when cutting it.  I would like to know your thoughts if you have some of those TH dies....leave me a comment and tell me your opinion.  I hope you have a wonderful Monday and will have the opportunity to reach out to someone today and share a kind word or smile.....enjoy!    
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Stamps:  Great Friend(Verve)
Paper:  Gray,White(SU), and Unknown Designer Paper
Ink:  Black and Punk(SU)
Accessories:  SU Embossing Folder, Jumbo Flower Bling, Janome, Tim Holtz Die, Sequins, Gemstones, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Stamps Winner!

I am thrilled to let you know the winner to the Verve stamp set is Samantha, of Expressions of a Craftaholic blog; her comment as is follows........ "Thanks for your support to OWH! I really loved your sketch and it helped me to make a thank you card for my Hero!"
I think it is awesome that the set is going to a gal who's hubby is serving for our freedom...thank you so much Samantha!  Contact me using the link to the right to give me your snail addie.  Thank you so much for all who played along and left comments, you all really touched my heart.  It is a pleasure to give back through my card creations!

You gals are the best...enjoy!

Curtain Call Colors-My One and Only

 Be sure to check this post and this post!


This is for today's Curtain Call Color Challenge, Act48...these colors really stumped me...wow.  I am not happy with this card, but this is the end result ater three attempts....lol....I just could not pull these colors together.  I also used the Waltzingmouse Sketch.  Be sure to check out the other Curtain Call DT's cards, those girls aced these colors this week!

Introducing...
Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments
Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper
Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes
Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs
Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio
Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper
Piali Biswas at Touch of Creation
Silke Ledlow at My Life
Stacey Schafer at Stacey's Stamping Stage
and ME

Autumn Wishes To You

Hello all, happy Friday to you!  I do hope you are pumped about the weekend, I know that I am.  I have some great news, my dh's heart went into rhythm on the first attempt......hallelujah!  Our prayer now is that it stays in rhythm, I am checking his heart beat often....boy do I love to hear is heart beat.....it makes me all mushy and lovey.  Thank you so much for the kind words and prayers, we appreciate it soooo much!  I also want to remind you to leave a comment here for your chance at a Verve stamp set and don't forget about the bidding of my card here for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, for a donation of $10.99 or more you will receive both cards in that post.
For tonight's card I played along with the Wee Memories Challenge, WMC22; to make an autumn/fall creation.  I used the Verve stamp set Harvest Blessings, paring it with Cosmo Cricket designer paper.  I added embossing, stitching, and rust ribbon and a button.  I hope you have a great evening, thanks for stopping by and for leaving such touching comments!  Enjoy. 
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Stamps:  Harvest Blessings(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla(SU), and Wanted Designer Paper(Cosmo Cricket)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, and Sage Shadow(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Scor Buddy, EK Success Border Punch, Ribbon, Button, Linen Thread, Embossing Folder, Pearls, and 3D Foam Squares

Believing The Best

There has been lots going on here the last couple of days, I do not want you to miss anything.  So if you are looking for my Verve stamp giveaway click here, if you would like bid on one of my cards and help the Susan G. Koman foundation click here!
 

 
I am sharing two cards today, they are both scripture cards using Verve stamps.  I am believing these scriptures today as my dh and I head back to the hospital.  Most of you know my dh had open heart surgery back in March and we have been battling a few minor things since the operation.  It has left him with no energy and feeling a little hopeless.  Well, today we go and that are going to get his heart back in rhythm, we are praying for the correct beat and for it to stay in beat....please pray that with me.  Thank you so much!
The top card is using Jen's SFYTT from a week ago and the dirty dozen challenge of trendy.  The bottom card is using the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge.  Check these challenges out and play along!  Have a super day and thank you again for your prayers!  Enjoy. 

Blogs 4 Boobies Bounce(Hop)

 If you are looking for my OWH card and giveaway click here!
I am so pumped about today's post, I feel so very blessed and enjoy so much giving back when I can.  Even the smallest of gestures can help to change each others lives!  Let's get started, I am sharing with you this weeks Skipping Stone's Sketch, the new Skipping Stone's Stamps set Bras #2, but more importantly; today's card is part of the 1st annual Blogs 4 boobies blog bounce(hop)!  We are so glad that you joined us today. This is a very special hop because every card/project that is show here in the "blogs 4 boobies" blog bounce is up for auction! We are teaming up with Skipping Stones Design to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Welcome to the 1st annual "Blogs 4 boobies" blog bounce(hop)!

This is day 1 of a 2 day event!  Be sure to come back to Skipping Stones Design tomorrow for more cards/projects and fun!

We are so glad that you joined us today.  I have joined up with Skipping Stones Design to help raise money to fight the war against Breast Cancer.  SSD is celebrating the release of 2 ALL NEW Stamp sets.  They are also donating $2 for EVERY stamp set sold this week to the cause!!! This is a very special hop because every card/project that is show here in the "blogs 4 boobies" blog bounce is up for auction!  All of the money raised through the silent auction, on our blogs, will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation. 

There are 3 ways that you can help, and join in on the fun!

1. You can help by Going shopping! 

For every stamp set that you purchase during Sept 15th through the 23rd SSD will donate $2 to the Komen Foundation.  Stamping and shopping that you can feel good about ! Skipping Stones Design is celebrating "blogs 4 boobies" with the release of two new stamp sets!!!   Click here to check out SSD stamps

2. You can help by *Bidding!  If the bidding gets to $10.99 I will add the cute chick card too!

Another way you can help us raise money for the Komen Foundation is to *bid on a project or card along the blog bounce(hop).  YES! EVERY Single card/project along the blogs for boobies bounce is up for auction.  We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more.  Your *Bid  not only includes the card or project but shipping to your home as well.  Please Note IF you want to bid and live outside the U.S. we would request that you pay the difference of shipping charges between where you live and what it would cost to ship within the US. * See how to place a bid for more detailed instructions. 

If you are the highest bidder September 23rd 8:00 p.m. mountain time then you WIN the card/project that you bid on.

You are here at my blog Enjoy the VAsunhsine 

You should have come to me from Jennifer Ingle's Blog Just Jingle

Next you are going to visit  Wendy Price's blog paper, ink and smiles 

If you loose your way along the hop, or jut happened upon my blog today and want to start form the beginning click here.  Or go to SSD's home page for the entire Blog bounce list.  Have fun bouncing from blog to blog.  Enjoy all the designs, and make a bid or two! This is a rare opportunity to take home a card/project from your favorite designer, and fight the war against breast cancer!!!

3. You can help by Telling Your Friends~

Help us spread the word about "blogs 4 boobies"  the more people that know, the more money we can raise!!!

 *"How to place a bid on my card/project"

Step #1

Find the comment section of the blog that shows the "Blogs 4 boobies" card or project that you want to buy.  *Please note you may only bid on the card/project shown in the specific "blogs 4 boobies" post. *Any bids not placed on the correct post will be considered invalid.  

Step #2

Once you are in the "blogs 4 boobies" comment section fill in the dollar and cents amount of what you are willing to pay for the card/project.  We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. Remember your bid includes shipping as well as the card/or project.  100% of the money your bid will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation 

Step #3

Next to your $ bid please type in your email address. During a silent auction bidders sign their name next to their bid. typing your email address is the electronic equivalent of signing your bid.  Also it will help the blogger contact you if you are the highest bidder.

Step #4

Watch and wait.

Once you have entered your bid/comment sit back and wait.  If someone out bids you then you may bid again.  Bidding will continue until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time September 23rd.

* Please note that the participating stampers/bloggers will probably re-post their Blogs 4 Boobies card/project on the 23rdof September.  When the blogger re-post their project  then the bidding will continue on the NEWEST post and that comment section.

"What do I do once I place a bid"

Watch and Wait

The "Winner of the Auction" Will be the highest bid (that includes an email address)in the comment section of the MOST RECENT blogs 4 boobies post at the end of the silent auction.  Please note that ALL cards/projects WILL BE REPOSTED on the 23rd of September.  The silent auction will end at 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on September 23rd . 

Things to keep in mind:

Near the end of the bidding you may not see bids as they come in. Most blog have a comment feature where the blogger must approve comments before they are published.  So bid high.  You might have the highest bid that is published, but someone might have outbid you in an unpublished comment/bid.

The blogger/designer will declare who has won the silent auction.  Skipping Stones Design will send you an invoice for your donation/bid amount.  Please pay that invoice as soon as possible, so the designer can get your card/project in the mail to you.  

Operation Write Home-Verve Stamps Giveaway

 This is now closed, to see the winner post go here!

I am posting my giveaway now to get on the same page as the Star & Stripes Blog.   I don't think anyone will object, do you?  As I mentioned earlier today, I have the great honor of helping the OWH celebrate their birthday....you can also help and have the chance to win Verve Stamps in the process!  Doesn't this sound fun?   Head over to the Star & Stripes Blog to link up your holiday themed card using the sketch I have drawn up(thanks sweet Amber for putting the photoshop touches to my sketch).  One random winner will be drawn to win the stamps that are posted over at the Star & Stripes Blog, head over to see what is up for grabs.  You can also win here just by leaving a comment and a way to get in touch with you.  I am giving away the Great Friend set.  Thanks for supporting OWH and be sure to read the guidelines for sending cards to our soldiers.  Winners will be drawn next Sunday September 19 at 8:00 PM EST!  Enjoy.

Mojo Monday Sketch

Good morning, I am sharing this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch, Mojo156; it is actually one of my sketches(thanks Julee for using it).  I flipped it to make a taller version of the sketch.  I used an older SU designer paper called Sweet Slumber on the back panel and then paper pieced the balloons with the same solid matching colors.  I used stickles on the balloons for a little dress up on the card.  I will be sending this card to OWH to celebrate their month long birthday celebration over at the Stars & Stripes Blog, otherwise I would have used gems or glitter.  Anything that can fall off is not acceptable for sending to the soldiers.  I hope that you can play along with this weeks mojo sketch and pair it up with the OWH celebration.  You can also win free Verve in the process, find out more here!  I hope your Monday is the start of a fantastic week...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Birthday Bash and Big Wish(Verve)
Paper:  White and Sweet Slumber Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Black(SU)
Accessories:  Bakers Twine, Stickles, SU Circle Punches, Button, Linen Thread, SU Corner Rounder, and 3D Foam Squares

Curtain Call Colors-Operation Write Home

Good morning all, this is a long post but I have some exciting news to share and the information here is important.  The awesome news is that I have the humble and honored opportunity to help Operation Write Home Celebrate there birthday this month.....yippie!  I am going to encourage you to play along and submit your cards to OWH.  They are having challenges everyday and prizes, you can read more about that here.  My challenge is up tomorrow and of course there will be prizes, you will have two chances to win.  I have made a birthday card today to wish OWH a very happy birthday!  I have made two cards, the first card cannot be sent to OHW, it is square.  There are guidelines you must follow when submitting your card to send to the soldiers, sending only A2 cards is one of those guidelines....you will need to go here and read all about that.  I also tend to make my cards a little cas(plainer) because of the whole shipping thing.  Remember these cards will be shipped at least three times.
I have used this weeks Curtain Call Colors Act47, they are great manly colors.  I was thinking about the women who serve when I was making these.  I made my own ticket, I do not have a ticket die yet(notice I say yet...hehehehe).  I took kraft paper and cut it to the size I wanted, clipped the ends with my SU punch, and then distressed the ends.....so easy!  These fit  Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime156; challenge, to make it manly.  I also used the sketch from OCCSC31 a week or so back, the stamps are Skipping Stones Designs, luv this cake!   

For this card I used the same Curtain Call Colors and the sketch from Taylors Sketch Challenge, TESC127.  I flipped the sketch and used all Verve stamps on this one.  Be sure to give the Curtain Call DT some luv and I cannot wait to see what you create, you have plenty of challenges to get your mojo flowing.
Introducing...

Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments

Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper

Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes

Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs

Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio

Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper

Piali Biswas at Touch of Creation

Silke Ledlow at My Life

Stacey Schafer at Stacey's Stamping Stage

and me....also we have the sweet and talented 
Vicki Dutcher at All I Do is Stamp 

she is our September Guest DT 

Verve Project Parade, Etsy Shop, and Blog Feature

I am sharing today part of my Verve project.  You will want to stop by the Verve Blog and leave a comment, you could win free Verve.  To read all about my project and see the matching notebook head over to the Verve Blog.
Also, if you haven't visited my Etsy shop, Paperie Blooms in awhile, check it out too.  I am being featured by the sweet Sharrie on her blog today....Chelseaberry Patch...thanks so much Sharrie! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, I will be having a giveaway on my blog on Monday, be sure to check back, there will be two ways to win...woohoo! Enjoy.

Skipping Stones Sketch-Hey Cute Chick

Good morning, I am so excited to share that I am a guest for Skipping Stones Designs this month.  You can meet all of the guests here.  I am using the adorable set Chick Chat, Skipping Stones has some extremely fun sets.  If you like to send a laugh to someone; you need to check out there stamps!  I hope that you can play along with this weeks sketch, it is super, it is brought to us by the one and only Ashley Newell.  I paper pieced the cute chick and added a little bling, I just adore this sentiment....it is perfect for your bff!  I did flip the sketch and also made mine square, you know I luv my square cards....  Do take time to check out the fun stamps and I hope to see you playing along with the sketch.  I will be looking for your creation over at Skipping Stones Blog.  Make the most of today, life is to short not to give it our all.  Enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Chick Chat(Skipping Stones)
Paper:  White(SU) and Cosmo Cricket Designer Paper
Ink:  Black and Melon Mambo(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Ribbon, MFT Die, SU Border Punch, Gemstone, SU Square Punch, Sponging, and 3D Foam Squares

Embellish Challenge-Embrace Life

I created this for the Embellish color challenge with the use of squares.  My tiny squares are in the black and white designer paper.  I adore this paper and only have a small piece left.  I used the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL106.  I uses an embossing folder background, I made a paper flower and added a huge gem to the center.  The tiny button adorns the sentiment tag.  Thanks for stopping by, I hope all is well with you...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Dream Big(Verve)
Paper:  Old Olive, White(SU), and Designer Paper
Ink:  Concord Crush(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Huge Gem, Button, Linen Thread, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday Sketch/Contest Week

Good morning, it is a mojo Monday and the first mojo Monday of the month at that, you know what that means.....prizes.  The first Monday of every month the Mojo Sketch is a contest and you could win FREE Verve.  To get all the details head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check it out.  I also played along with the OCC Challenge to use numbers or letters...perfect for me this week.  I had a request for a 50th Wedding Anniversary card, 50 means gold but I am not a fan of gold.  The only gold I had is the gold beads, I picked them up just to have a little something gold in a case like this.  I did use River Rock, it seems a little on the yellowy side and paired it with blushing bride.  I found this Tim Holtz grunge board at Michael's on the clearance rack, letters, numbers, and shapes for only $2.99...wow!  Thanks for stopping by and commenting, I really enjoy reading your thoughts....have a day like no other...enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Love Story(Verve)
Paper:  River Rock, Vanilla, and In Color Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Blushing Bride and River Rock(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Nesties Labels 11, Tim Holtz Grunge Board, Gold Beads, Circle Nesties, Sponging, SU Heart Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

Color Throwdown-You Can Do It!

This is for today's CAS83, which is a sketch and for The Color Throwdown, CTD108 color challenge, such a yummy color combo.  Anytime you have kraft or chocolate you know it is going to be a good one...lol.  I kept with the clean and simple style today.  Stitching the squares and adding a paper flower, I scrunged and grunged it up and then added a SU button.  The sentiment if from the fabulous Verve set Fabulous You,  this set has wonderful sentiments for encouraging others a truly great set to have in your stash.  Keep it short today, I am working on lots of things the next couple of days.  I will be offering a give away coming real soon, one you do not want to miss.  Have a super day...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Verve Fabulous You
Paper:  Early Espresso, Kraft, and Sweet Slumber Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, SU Button, Scor Buddy, and 3D Foam Squares