Monday, October 31, 2011

Mojo Monday Sketch-Birthday Wishes

Good morning and happy mojo Monday to you....this weeks Mojo213 sketch is circle or square.  I have made my the sweet circle card  using a blend of paper patterns, I think it turned out cute!  Also, I used the adorable fringed flower die from Lil' Inker, I luv this flower!  I have taken the strip and cut it so that I can have two sweet little flowers for my circle card.  I cut plaid ribbon for the leaves on the flowers and frayed them just a bit.  be sure to head over and check out the Mojo Makers creations, these ladies are amazing!  Have a super week, I have Pinterest, I hope you check them out.  There is some amazing and beautiful things on there...lots and lots of inspiration....enjoy! 

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Stamps:  Making A Statement(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft(SU) and Misc Designer Papers
Ink:  Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Lil Inger Fringe Flower Die, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Distressing Tool, Ribbon, and 3D Foam Squares  
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Mojo Monday:  sketch/Mojo213
Simon Says Stamp:  anything goes

Sunday, October 30, 2011

SCS Hope Challenge- October 30, 2011

Hello and happy Sunday, I have created this card for the SCS Hope Challenges, you can join the month long fun here.  I helped Edna with her challenge of Frilly Paper Ribbon, HYCCT1130; be sure to join the chatter and fun.  Below are detailed pictures on how I made my frilly paper ribbon.

I laid a couple of strip of scor tape down where I wanted my paper ribbon to be, then I used my stylus to make the loopy circles.

After I went across the entire card, I flattened the paper down the center and finished it with stitching.   My card is sorta simple but I really like the look.  I used a Verve sentiment, from the set Great Friend.  I will be gearing up this coming week for a really busy following week. My blog will be running over with new stamp peeks from my favorite companies, so be sure to keep checking back!  I have pinned some fabulous things on my Pinterest boards, I would luv for you to follow along!  Make the most of this day....enjoy! 
    
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Stamps:  Great Friend(Verve)
Paper:  Old Olive, very Vanilla(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  SU Square Punch, Janome, Stylus, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Creative Craft World: sentiment
Gingerloft Challenge: tic tac toe...sewing, decorative paper, and ribbon/GL28
SCS Hope Challengefrilly paper ribbon/HYCCT1130

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Waltzingmouse Sketch-Happy Birthday


Good morning I am sharing today's sketch from the awesome Waltzingmouse Sketch Blog, I used some of my favorite colors on this one; green is my favorite colors and I paired it with two awesome colors, blue and brown.....soooo yummy!  I used distressing, stitching, and lace trim; some of my favorite things to use.  The happy birthday sentiment is from the Waltzingmouse set Say It Loud. 
I have kept this card more on the CAS side for me, I feel like I need to add something...lol.  Well friends, it is Friday and I am looking forward to the weekend and the upcoming week...yes, you guessed it...I am off again...yeah!  I will have a busy week, I want to get some things done around the house and of course I have lots of stamping to work on.  have a fun weekend and happy fall...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Say It Loud(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  SU Ribbon, Lace Trim, Tim Holtz Border Punch, Button, Burlap String, Janome, Distressing Tool, and Adhesive 
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Inking Impressions:  anything goes
Waltzingmouse:  sketch/WMSC71

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Our Daily Bread Designs Guest Spot











Good morning, I am super excited to share my card with you today because I have been keeping a little secret.  I am pleased to announce that I will be guest designing for Our Daily Bread Designs this month and next...woohoo!  I could not be happier to be working with such gorgeous images, I am sharing a little peek with you today as to what will be released next week.  This sets coordinates with the Spellbinders Ornaments 2 dies.  I have used  pink gemstones to adorn the tree, so sweet.  I covered the entire images with Martha Stewart glitter, I used a very thin layer of SU crystal effects and then added the glitter.  I was inspired by a card of Mona's here.   I have used white lace trim just beneath the seam binding ribbon, not sure if you can see it, but it is there and it is sweet.  I luv using non traditional colors for Christmas, do you?  If you have not started on your Christmas cards, these Christmas stamps from ODBD is a great way to start.  Hope your day is awesome...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Ornaments 2(Our Daily Bread Designs)
Paper:  White(SU) and Basicgrey Designer Paper
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz(SU) and Copic BG10
Accessories:  Spellbinders Nesties Ornaments 2, SU Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Lace Trim, Distressing Tool, Gemstones, SU Crystal Effects, Martha Stewart Glass Glitter, and 3D Foam Squares
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Just Add Ink:  sketch/JAI90  
Totally Gorjuss:  pastel Christmas/#103

Monday, October 24, 2011

Mojo Monday Sketch-Flower Banner


Good morning mojo fans, it is the start of another week,so that means a fabulous Mojo Monday Sketch/MOJO212.  I really had fun with this weeks sketch, I made a large banner for my top layer and added a Prima flower.  I tucked a tiny piece of gray tulle of to the side, so sweet.  I added one of Julee's amazing sentiments from the set Small Phrases and layered it with the Charming Oval Die set.  I used the gorgeous designer paper from My Mind's Eye Lost and Found collection, Portobello Road.   That is all for me today, it is back to work after three glorious weeks off....sigh...I will be counting the days until I am of again....teehehe.  Make the most of today, share a smile with someone and hug the ones you love..enjoy!
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Stamps:  Small Phrases(Verve)
Paper:  Black(SU) and Lost & Found Portobello Road Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Charming Oval Die Set A Cut Above by Verve, EK Success Border Punch, Spellbinders Square Nesties, Seam Binding, Tulle, Glitter, Janome, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Mojo Monday sketch/MOJO212
Paper Sundaes:  black, sparkle, flowers, and distressing/#92

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Waltzingmouse Sketch-Merry Christmas


Good morning I am sharing today's sketch from the awesome Waltzingmouse Sketch Blog, I really had lots of fun with this sketch.  I have used a couple of different Waltzingmouse stamps sets on this one.  The back shaped panel is from the set Very Vintage Labels...this is one of my faorite sets!  The main panel and the holly leaves are from the Very Vintage Christmas set.  I have used Websters pages designer paper, vintage lace trim, and SU cherry cobbler seam binding.  be sure to check out the other Mischief Makers, these ladies are amazing!  Hope your day is filled with love and laughter....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Very Vintage Christmas Set and Very Vintage Labels(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU) and Websters Pages Deisgner Paper
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Nesties Labels Eighteen, SU Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Stickles, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Inspire Me Friday'sanything goes 
Waltzingmousesketch/WMSC70

Friday, October 21, 2011

Christmas Blessings

 
Happy Friday friends, I do hope you will make time in your craft studio, I know I will be a busy little bee this weekend in mine.  I created this vintage Christmas to play along with the sketch from My Mind's Eye and I played along with a Christmas challenge to make it vintage.  I have used the gorgeous My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Designer paper called Christmas.  I have used a vintage font sentiment from Verve called Blessed Christmas, Julee has the most gorgeous fonts, don't you think?  I have made the sweet glass glitter stars, I used thin cardboard and run it through the BigShot with my Sizzix die and then covered them with SU Crystal Effects and the glass glitter....easy peasy and oh so pretty!  The rustic jingle bells I picked up from Frost It Pink.  Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments, they always brighten my day...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Blessed Christmas(Verve)
Paper:  Early Espresso(SU), Lost and Found Christmas Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler(SU)
Accessories:  Prima Lace, SU Crinkled Ribbon, Rustic Jingle Bells, Janome, Cardboard, SU Crystal Effects, and SU Glass Glitter, Distressing Tool, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares
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ABC ChristmasU..unused..the gold glass glitter
Christmas Stampin All Year glitter 
Winter Wonderland:  vintage

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Sweet Flowers


Hello, I am sharing a little late night post for ya. I luv playing with Chupa's sketches; so I had to get it in before the week ends.  I will have posts the rest of this week to share so be sure to check back!  This sketch is perfect to share the Lil' Inker fringe flower die.  I used this amazing felt that I get from a gal on Etsy, you can check out her shop here.  I used one die strip cut for both flowers, I luv doing this.  I cut it so that I use 2/3 and 1/3  for each little flower, it makes it perfect for a larger and smaller flowers...soooo sweet!  I also added Martha Stewart glitter to the blooms to give a little sparkle...I can't help myself I luv glitter...teehehehe.  The stems are from the Verve set Dream Big and the sentiment is from the set New Mercies.  I hope you have a super day, thanks for your continued support and encouragement...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Dream Big and New Mercies(Verve)
Paper:  Vintage Cream(PTI), Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Lil' Inker Fringe Flower, My Mind's Eye Trim, Burlap String, Janome, SU Square Punch, Distressing Tool, Martha Stewart Glitter, and 3D Foam Squares
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Clear It Out:  trims
My Time To Craft:  punches/dies#162
Sketchbook Saturdaysketch/SSC33

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

SCS Hope Challenge- October 18, 2011


Hi, scroll down to see my post about the Stampers Dream Store Closing or click here.
I am sharing a card I made for the SCS Hope Challenge to use purple, I have used the Monday Lunchtime Sketch.  I made mine sqaure, used a sponged doily for the background, added the felt flower and the sentiment.  The sentiment is from the Verve set Just For You.  I paired the purple with my favorite color, green; I adore the way this came out.  I used the MFT rolled flower die to make the felt flower, I added a gemstone to the center.  I am also sharing the photo of us gals that met on Saturday, Wanda Cullen, Bar Anders, and Tammy Hershberger....we had a great time...thanks so much ladies...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Just For You(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and Cosmo Cricket Designer Paper
Ink:  Old Olive(SU)
Accessories:  Doily, Crinkled Ribbon, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Monday Lunchtime sketch/TSSC196
SCS Hope Challenge:  HYCCT1018/purple

Stampers Dream-Store Closing Sale



Hello friends, I am sad to share this post and the news, but I must say I totally support Michelle in her decision.  You can read below in Michelle's own words.  Here are the details of my card, stamps and paper in the Stampers Dream store on sale using the code below.
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Stamps:  Elegant Frames(JustRite)  and Christmas Mini(JustRite)this is not the sentiment I used but the other one is sold out.
Paper:  12 Days Of Christmas Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso and Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders,  Ruffled Ribbon, Burlap String, natural sold out, Gemstone, Janome, Pinking Shears, and 3D Foam Squares
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Simon Says Stampstripes
Sketch and Stashsketch.....ruffled ribbon from stash/#72

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It is with a heavy heart that I announce I've decided to close Stamper's Dream ! After many tears, and much prayer I just know it's the right thing for me. I really feel the need to reclaim my life and spend more time with family and friends. My grandchildren are growing up so quickly! And let's face it...no one can do it all! Not forever, anyway.
Stamper's Dream is having a SALE!

So...my loss is your gain! Everything in the store is 20% off with the coupon code Farewell2U. Just enter on the checkout page in the coupon section and it will take 20% off the lowest marked price of the items in your shopping cart! There is a $20 minimum to activate the coupon. Sorry, but there will be no free shipping during the liquidation.
And did you know we're having our very last Stamper's Dream blog hop??? I invited some special friends to hop with us as well! Here's the lineup:
Michelle Rodgers
Becca Feeken
Tosha Leyendekker
Denise Marzec
Laurie Schmidlin
Carolyn King
Amy Sheffer
Arlene Cuevas
Teresa Kline
Jessica Diedrich
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson
Jo Thompson 
My undying thanks to members of The Dream Team both past and present! I have communicated with them privately...and they all know how much they mean to me. Always have. Always will!
Thanks so much for stopping by...

Monday, October 17, 2011

Mojo Monday Sketch-Spread Your Wings


If you are looking for my Waltzingmous Blog Waltz card scroll down one or click here.
I am sharing today Mojo Monday sketch card, I had fun with this weeks sketch.  I knew I wanted to use the bold number and newsprint paper from SU.  So I used the very bold and one side and the not so bold on the other side.  I tied a bow down the center using black twill ribbon.  The corrugated frame is from Maya Road.  The sentiment and butterfly are Verve, the sentiment is from an older set but one of my favorites, Beautiful Kindness.  The butterfly is cut out using A Cut Above Die by Verve, an adorable butterfly shape.  I have ruffed up the paper and added pearls down the center.  Be sure to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the other mojo makers creations!  I hope you have a wonderful start to your week...enjoy!
A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.
Ayn Rand

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Stamps:  Beautiful Kindness(Verve)
Paper:  Vintage Cream(PTI)
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressed Ink)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Flutterby Die by Verve, Maya Roads Corrugated Frame, Black Twill Ribbon, Button, Pearls, Burlap String, and 3D Foam Squares
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Just Add Inkinspiration photo/JAI89....bold photo/bold papers
Mojo Monday:  sketch/mojo211
Scrapbook Sisters:  anything goes/#56

Waltznigmouse Blog Waltz-Gratitude/Thanksgiving



Good morning and welcome to the Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz.  This months theme is gratitude/thanksgiving, I really had fun with this card.  I have used the Blessed By You set and the Dainty Doilies set.  I have stitched the edges and used distressing, added sweet pom pom lace trim and crinkled ribbon.  I stamped out two of the leaves, cut them out, and used the rock and roll technique on them.  I added a little stickles to the leaves and tucked them behind the chocolate and button bow.  Thanks for stopping by walting with me, I cannot wait to visit your blog and comment.  Hope your Monday is a good one....enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Blessed By You and Dainty Doilies (Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Vintage Cream(PTI) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso, More Mustard, and Really Rust(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Scalloped Crcles, Spellbinders Circle Nesties, SU Square Punch, Crinkled Ribbon, Lace Trim, Buttons, Janome, Burlap String, and 3D Foam Squares
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Paper Sundaes:  fall/#91
Pile It On:  fall is fun/#42
Waltzingmouse Waltzgratitude/thanksgiving 

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Waltzingmouse Sketch-Christmas Gift Card Holder













It is the weekend gals and it is time for the Waltzingouse Sketch challenge, WMSC70.  This weeks sketch is super cool, I went with a gift card holder for Christmas.  I used the tutorial from SCS for the Beanie Gift Card Holder, it was fun and easy to make.  I have used Waltzingmouse Stamps, the holly leaves with berries and the sentiment are from the set Very Vintage Christmas.  I will be making a few more of these for Christmas gift cards.  Be sure to head over to the Waltzingmouse Sketch Blog and check out the rest of the DT's creations, these ladies are super clever!  Thanks for the visit and for your sweet comments, I hope you have a great day.  I am on my shopping trip...yippee... I can't wait to tell you all about it...enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Very Vintage Christmas(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Early Espresso(SU) and Lush Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso, Always Artichoke(SU), and Copics
Accessories:  Felt, Gemstones, Lace Trim, Scor Pal, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares
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Waltzingmouse:  sketch/WMSC70 

Friday, October 14, 2011

Stampers Dream-Christmas Blessings


Good morning friends and happy Friday!  I am getting in the mood for Christmas, are you?  You know it will be here before you know it.  I am sharing a gorgeous image from Stampers Dream, it is Manger Scene by Stampendous.  This is one of my most favorite manger scenes that I have come across, I hope you head over and check it out!  I have used the gorgeous Spellbinders nesties, Labels Twenty Three.....I really like this shape, so elegant and lovely!  I added a very wide vintage lace, stitching, crinkled ribbon, and a gemstones in the center of the star.  It's no to early to start n those Christmas cards.  I hope you have a great weekend, I am headed shopping with my good friend Wanda Cullen to meet the famous Barb Anders and Tammy Hershberger...woohoo, I am sooooo excited....enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Manger Scene(Stampendous)
Paper:  Vintage Cream(PTI) and Euphoria Blissful Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Twenty Three Nesties, Crinkled Ribbon, SU Circle Punches, Gemstones, Vintage Lace Trim, Janome, and 3D Foam Squares
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Frosted Designs:  fancy trim
Inspire me Fridaysanything goes/#28

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Friday MashUP/FM4


SCS Hope Challenge- Brave Heart Card #2


I have created this for the SCS Hope Challenges, to help the MD Cancer Center in TX.  Today is my challenge, it is called "Brave Heart", my challenge to use is to use at least one heart on your creation. The patients and families who fight cancer have to be so brave, lets honor them by using a heart on your card. Thank you so much for supporting MD Anderson Cancer Center!  There is also an added challenge that is NOT eligible for prizes, be sure to go here to find out the details.  I have created a card for the second part of my challenge, to see it go here.  I have used the Sizzix primitive hearts die for this card, I just luv the shape of these hearts.  I have added a flower mixture; I made a rolled fabric flower, added a Prima, pearls and bling to the tiny bouquet.  I used greens, my favorite color and a pop of black....you can never go wrong with a pop of black, wouldn't you agree?  I hope you will join us over at SCS for the HOPE Challenges, there are prizes to be won too!  I want to leave you with this quote on hope...enjoy!           
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
Dale Carnegie

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Stamps:  Light Tomorrow Plain Jane (Verve)
Paper:  Cream, Newsprint Designer Paper(SU), and Unknown Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)  
Ink:  Bermuda Bay(SU)
Accessories:  Sizzix Primitive heart Die, Doily, Prima Flower, Fabric, SU Square Punch, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Paper Sundaes:  favorite color combo/#90...anything with green, teal, celery, sage, olive....I luv greens! 
SCS Hope Challenge:  brave heart/HYCCT1112
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/SSC32

SCS Hope Challenge- Brave Heart

I have created this for the SCS Hope Challenges, to help the MD Cancer Center in TX.  Today is my challenge, it is called "Brave Heart", my challenge to use is to use at least one heart on your creation. The patients and families who fight cancer have to be so brave, lets honor them by using a heart on your card. Thank you so much for supporting MD Anderson Cancer Center!  There is also an added challenge that is NOT eligible for prizes, be sure to go here to find out the details.  I have used the jotted heart die from Verve, these dies are awesome!  They come with a clear plastic piece that is the same shape as the die for lining your image and die up perfectly...luv that!  I have used some of the new MME papers for my card today....luv them too..lol.  I hope you will join us in the fun at SCS....have a great day...enjoy!    
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Stamps:  Words Of Wisdom(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU) and Lost & Found Two Rosy Designer paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Jotted heart Die A Cut Above by Verve, Crinkled Ribbon, SU Crystal Effects, Glass Glitter, Button, Pinking Shears, Prima Lace, Janome, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Starbucks Cardboard Huggie, and 3D Foam Squares
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Clean & Simple:  sketch/FTL161
One Stop Crafts:  anything goes/#152
Pile It On:  just because/#41
SCS Hope Challenge:  brave heart/HYCCT1112

Monday, October 10, 2011

Mojo Monday Sketch-Best Wishes


Good morning, it is time for this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch...I have made a mojo tag...teehehe.  I luv making tags and think they really add to a gift bag or box.  I made the glittered star, added a rosette medallion and a fabric flower, with a gemstone center.  I have used an array of the papers from the Lost & Found My Mind's Eye Deisgner Pack  Honey Cake.  I used bakers twin, crinkled ribbon, and lace trim to complete my tag.  Lots going on here on my blog, be sure to check back later in the week and go back a couple of posts to catch all the latest.  SCS is having a challenge every day this month, to help the MD Cancer Center.  You can join the fun here.  Make the most of your Monday, find a way to make someones day...you will make your won in return!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Love Story(Verve)
Paper:  Lost & Found Honey Cake Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  SU Star Die, Tim Holtz Medallion Die, Nesties Postage Stamp Dies, SU Square Punch, Crinkled Ribbon, Lace Trim, Bakers Twine, Fabric, Gemstone, SU Crystal Effects, Glass Glitter, and 3D Foam Squares
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Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO210
Fab & Funky:  die cuts/punches...SU star die, Tim Holtz medallion, nesteis postage stamp dies/#93
Secret Crafteranything that sparkles/#155

Get Your Diva On-Home Made Embellishment

Hi friends, I am sharing a card I made for diva Andrea's Get Your Diva On challenge; to make a home made embellishment for your creation.  I have made a burlap flower and added glass glittered....I know, shabby and shine...I luv the two together....lol.  I am not real happy with my flower, I have been feeling like I am in a slump as far as my creating.  I think I need to practice a little more, what you think?  I used my VLV sketch and tweaked it a bit....I really liked my sketch this time...lol.  If you have not joined us in playing along with these Verve challenges, it is sooooo worth it.  You could win $100 worth of Verve stamps.  I have played along with a couple of other challenges, the links are below.  It is Monday and that means it is back to work and Mojo Monday....woohoo!  I hope your Monday is the start of something grand...enjoy!
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Helen Keller
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Stamps:  Amazing Wishes(Verve)
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Unknown Deisgner Paper
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler(SU)
Accessories:  Elegant Leaves A Cut Above Die by Verve, Burlap, Glass Glitter, Gemstone, Nesties Postage Stamp Die, Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares
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CFS Challenge:  seeing red/#57
Get Your Diva Onhome made embellishment 
Ribbon Carousel:  anything goes/RCC23
Viva la Vervesketch/VLVOCT2011

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Bloom & Grow

Hello peeps, I am sharing another card for the SCS Hope Challenges, I hope you can join us for the month long fun.  SCS is giving away lots of prizes and we can also give back by sending our cards to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas..it is a win, win!  I have combined a sketch challenge and a color challenge for this one, the links are below.  I have also played along with the fine ladies from Frosted Designs, they have a fun recipe challenge.  We have had a gorgeous day today, I hope you have too.  I want to share a quote from Oswald Chambers, if you have not heard of him, check out his book...My Utmost For His Highest.  If you have an iPad, you can get a sample to check it out, it is really worth buying.....enjoy! 
It is the unseen and the spiritual in people that determines the outward and the actual.
Oswald Chambers
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Stamps:  Bloom and Grow(Verve)
Paper:  Early Espresso(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Prima Lace, Bloomers, Button, Burlap String, MFT Die, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares 
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Frosted Designs:  recipe....yellow, ribbon/lace, flower, button
SCS Hope Challenge: sketch/HYCCT1105
SCS Hope Challengecolors/HYCCT1107
Stampin For The Weekend: colors of autumn/#18

Waltzingmouse Sketch-Thinking Of You


Good morning, I have created this for today's Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge, I altered the placement of the circle....luv this great sketch!  I have used the WM set called Blessed By You.  My card is rather CAS styled for me, but I adore this tree so I did not want to have a lot of extras.  I added a little cardboard crimped border to the bottom of the tree and a butterfly to the button.  Head over to the Waltzingmouse Sketch Blog and check out the rest of the DT creations, these gals are amazing!  
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Stamps:  Blessed By You(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye) 
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Button, SU Butterfly Embosslits, Burlap String, SU Square Punch, Gemstones, Cardboard, Crimper, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Inspire Me Friday's:  anything goes/#27
Waltzingmouse: sketch/WMSC68

SCS Hope Challenge-October 8, 2011








I am so very excited to be sharing today's card for several reasons....the first is that my good friend Wanda Cullen is now a DT member for The Color Throwdown....woohoo girl, congrats!  Also, today is Wanda's challenge from SCS Hope Challenges, to use a hanging element.  Be sure to head over to SCS and play along with the Hope Challenges.  Together we can help the MD Anderson Cancer Center of Texas.  Be sure to go here to get all the details!  There also prizes to be won, the challenges are going on all month!  Join in the fun and help others at the same time...enjoy and thanks so much for helping!
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Stamps:  Small Phrases(Verve)
Paper:  Fine Linen(PTI) and Six by Six Paris and Co. Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Charming Oval Dies by Verve, Lace Trim, Crinkled Ribbon, Janome, Distressing Tool, Button, and 3D Foam Squares
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Color Throwdown:  colors/CTD162

Monday Lunchtime Challenge: sketch/TSSC194
SCS Hope Challenge:  to use a hanging element/HYCCT1108

Friday, October 7, 2011

Operation Julie's Smile Blog Hop



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Good morning, I am so glad you have joined us for this amazing blog hop; Operation Julie's Smile.  If you came here from  Alicia Thelin's  blog, then you are in the right spot.  If not, you may want to start from the beginning at the Sweet Stamp Shop's blog and get all the details.  You have all weekend to hop with us and win some amazing prize! Julie is in need of some major dental work, so we are all pulling together to help, you can donate using the Donate button here......



Next on the hop is Debby Hughes...
be sure to leave a comment here for your chance to win at the array of prizes worth over $2500...WOW!  If you can make a donation it is greatly appreciated, no amount is to small....together we can give Julie a new smile!
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Stamps: 1Peter 5:7 (Verve)
Paper:  Black(SU) and My Mind's Eye
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Memento)
Accessories:  Fringe Flower Die by Lil' Inker, Ric Rac Ribbon, Pearl, Lace Trim, Chipboard, Acrylic Paint, Tim Holtz Stain, Distressing Tool, Scor Tape, and 3D Foam Squares
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Color Q: colors/CQC105
Paper Players:  music/PP66....I am inspired by worship music...luv Third Day and Jeremy Camp
Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#31