CAS Card and A SALE!

I am sharing the card I made for the final HYCCT Challenge over at SCS.  I hope you played along with us, I am mailing out 24 cards to the MD Anderson Center in Texas.  If you want to send cards, you can get the details here.  I used the sweet Waltzingmouse Teeny Tees, luv this set.  I had such fun making this card!
FOR SALE
Spellbinders Grand Caliber with original box, used only a couple of times. Spellbinders Creative Book Pages Dies and Spellbinders Creative Book Pages Two Dies. $110 includes shipping.  I only take Pay Pal payments and can only ship in the USA.  You can contact me using the Kontactr button to the left or on SCS here where I have other things for sale too.

Have a super evening...enjoy!

Verve November Sneak Peek Day 2

Welcome to our Holiday 2012 Spotlight Hops!  We're releasing four new sets and a plain jane this Friday, November 2! Please join us each day this week as we showcase the new sets and count down to our release! All of the stamps you see featured will be available in the Verve store following our release party from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, November 2!
In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!
That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We'll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured stamps. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

We are peeking the new Verve set Merry & Bright, be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations; these gals are amazing!

Stamps: Merry & Bright (Verve)
Paper: Kraft Card Stock, Cream Card Stock, and Winter Fun Designer Paper(Carte Bella)
Ink: Coffee Archival(Ranger) 
Accessories: SU Circle Punches, Tim Holtz Glitter, Glue, Seam Binding, Pom Pom Trim, Button, Gemstones, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Sketchbook Saturday:   sketch/#82

1. Julee 6. Amber 2. Laurie 7. Amy 3. Maureen 8. Andrea 4. Teresa 9. Charmaine 5. Tosh 10. Janelle

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/Tic TacToe

Good morning friends  it is time for another Frilly & Funkie Challenge, it is time to play Tic Tac To.  Pick three things in a row and create!  I have used the top row; metal, chipboard, and lace.  The Tim Holtz clip is metal, the tiny circle is a piece of chipboard I have been hoarding, and of course the lace trim at the bottom.  I have also played along with Linda's 12 Tags of Christmas.  Be sure to stop by the Frilly & Funkie Challenge Blog and check out the DT creations, these ladies are amazing!  Have a super fun day...enjoy! 

12 Tags of Christmas:  Tag #6
Frilly & Funkie:  tic tac toe

Verve November Sneak Peek Day 1

Welcome to our Holiday 2012 Spotlight Hops!  We're releasing four new sets and a plain jane this Friday, November 2! Please join us each day this week as we showcase the new sets and count down to our release! All of the stamps you see featured will be available in the Verve store following our release party from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, November 2!
In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!
That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We'll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured stamps. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

Today we are peeking the stamp set called Peace On Earth.  I am luvin the fonts on these sets.  Be sure to stop by each divas blog and comment, you could win free Verve...enjoy! 

Stamps: Peace On Earth(Verve)
Paper: Cream Card Stock, Aspen Frost Designer Paper(BasicGrey)
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger) and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories: Lace Trim, SU Tulle, Distressing Tool, Spellbinders Large Scalloped Square Nesties, Spellbinders Star Nesties, Tim Holtz Glitter, Glue, Janome Sewing Machine, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Deconstructed Sketch: sketch/#75

1. Julee 6. Amber 2. Laurie 7. Andrea 3. Maureen 8. Charmaine 4. Teresa 9. Janelle 5. Tosh

Mojo Monday/MOJO265 Never Give Up

Good morning friends!  It is Monday and that means another fabulous mojo sketch; this week is circle or square week and you know I luv those circle cards...tehehehe.  Julee has created this fabulous sketch, I am luvin all the layers!  I also used one of my favorite color combos black and green, they are the color challenge over at the Authentique blog.  As soon as I seen the colors I knew I wanted to play, I only have the papers from Authentique, I did not know they had lots of other tags and embellies...I placed an order to get some for myself.  I also am playing along with the SCS HYCCT challenges, it is for a great cause, you can play along with us here.  I hope you have a super exciting Monday..*grin*....enjoy!

If the sky falls, hold up your hands.  ~Author Unknown

Stamps:  Hope Blooms(Verve)
Paper: Black, Cream Card Stock, and Enchanted and Festive Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Picot Circle Nesties, Seam Binding, Button, 3D Foam Squares,and Glue Dots

Authentique:  color challenge

Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO265

SCS HYCCT1217:  pinking shears/decorative edge 

Waltzingmouse/WMSC121- For My Friend

Good morning, it is time for another fun Waltzingmosue sketch, I hade such fun with this sketch!  I used the awesome background set called Heirloom patters to make the background designer paper.  I then sponged it to give it a vintage look, very cool!  I also adore the sentiment, it is layered for a very cool affect.  I finished my card with the seam binding ribbon and crocheted flower.  I hope you will play along with us, you do not have to have Waltzingmosue stamps to play along  but you must use Waltzingmosue stamps to be eligible to win.  Have a super fun day....enjoy!  

"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts."     ~ Unknown

Stamps:  Heirloom Patterns and  Vintage Garden Seed Packet(Waltzingmouse) Paper:  Cream Card Stock, Authentic Designer Paper
Ink:  SU and Tim Holtz Distressed Ink
Accessories:  Bird Punch, SU Heart Punch, SU Square Punch, Seam Binding Ribbon, Crocheted Flower, Gemstone, Lace Trim, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

52 Card PickUP:  anything goes/#43
Waltzingmosue Sketch:  WMSC121

Shine

Happy Friday to you and welcome to the weekend!  To my friends and neighbors here on the East Coast, I hope you stay safe as the storm rolls in, this is a great weekend to stamp and create!  I will be getting in as much creating time as I can.  I am hostessing on of the Hope You Can Cling To Challenges over at SCS, it is called ta ta toe challenges, you can see the ta ta toe board and chat with us here!  The gorgeous resin flower in the center of my bow is the charm and it is a true vintage piece, one I bought with a box full of vintage charms and pins.  I also used the fabulous sketch, that is the challenges at Try Stampin On Tuesday, luv this one...it is a keeper for sure!  The shine sentiment is from the Waltzingmosue stamp set called Light of The World.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend....enjoy!

Stamps:  Light of The World(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Cream Card Stock and Designer Paper
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Vintage Resin Flower, Lace Trim, Seam Binding Ribbon, SU Square Punch, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

HYCCT1225B:  ta ta toe
Shabby Tea Room:  vintage charm/#137
Try Stampin On Tuesday:  sketch/#89

Glitz Design

Good morning Glitz fans!  Let me get right to the point this morning, I adore this first card....lol.  Ok, I know we shouldn't go around saying that about our own work, but I am really saying it about Glitz and the gorgeous products!  This card came together so quickly and yet it really pops.  

I have used the gorgeous piece of designer paper from the Happy Travels pack and then added the epoxy stickers at random.  Added a burlap bow with a button and there you have it, a super easy card.  A perfect card for a young girl stepping out on her own, a retired person, or even someone headed for vacation.

Supplies Used:
Glitz Design Paper: Happy Travels
Glitz Design Epoxy Words:  Happy Travels 

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For my second card I have used the card stock sticker from the Pretty In Pink collection.  I have used the numbered paper layers from Pretty In Pink collection too.

I added a doily spritzed with Mr Huey's spritz, the seam binding bow with the gorgeous polka dotted rhinestone that I have been hording...teehehehe.  I also have the "smile" glitzers layered at the top of my card.    A great card for a word of engorgement.  Hope you have a wonderful day, remember to smile...life is a series of thousands of tiny miracles!

Have a wonderful day, be sure to sprinkle it with a little Glitz!

Supplies Used:
Glitz Design Paper: Pretty In Pink

Glitz Design Paper Layers:  Pretty In Pink
Glitz Design Card Stock Stickers:  Pretty In Pink Titles
Glitz Design Giant Rhinestones:  Pretty In Pink 

Mojo Monday/MOJO264

Good morning mojo peeps, I luv Mondays...lol.  I really do luv the mojo sketch, it is a great start to the week.  I have designed this weeks sketch, I hope you find it to be a keeper.  I will keep my post short, I have been a super busy bee this weekend, we finally got my cabinets in...yeah!  So I have been cleaning and going through my things.  So with that said I have listed some supplies at great prices in my Etsy Boutique....check it out here.  Sorry, but I can only ship in the USA.  I will also be sharing pictures of my new studio(it's not a room, but it is what I call my studio).  I had a blast creating my card, I colored the flower by sponging, I really like doing that; since my coloring with copics is not that good.  I added lace, trim, and distressing, some of my favorite things.  I wanted to stitch, but my machine was not in a place where I could use it.  It was in a sea of...aahhhh, a mess...lol.  I hope you have a fun creating, have a wonderful day...enjoy! 

Stamps:  Brighter Days and Treasured Words(Verve)
Paper:  Cream Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Scalloped Flower Die by Verve, Nesties, Lace, Trim, Gemstone, Distressing Tool, Ribbon, Tim Holtz Tiny Stapler, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO264

Frilly & Funkie Step x Step-Let It Snow

Good morning friends, I am sharing this weeks Step x Step over at Tje Frilly & Funkie Blog.  I am sharing some of the gorgeous and shabby Melissa Frances embellishments.  I adore snowflakes and Melissa Frances has some chipboard snowflakes that you embellish yourself(they are sold out now), so sweet! 

 I wanted them to have script/sheet music on them, so I covered them with gesso and then smoothed out the sheet music onto them and then carefully lifted the paper off.

This is right after I lifted the paper, I was not worried about the edges; it does not have to be perfect to be shabby.  I want to distress the ends anyway with ink, so bare cardboard will be covered in a shabby fashion.    

I also covered them with Tim Holtz glitter and then I added  the Melissa Frances paper garland to the center; and yes it is pink!  A little more frilly and girly.

I completed my card with more goodies from the Funkie Junkie Boutique, the lace trim, 

Melissa Frances Chrismtas Flashcards , and the pink ribbon.  The pink ribbon is what some of my goodies where wrapped in when I placed my order, I surely can't waste it...teehehehe.  The pink jingle bells I also made, spray painted them and covered them in Glossy Accents, and the Tim Holtz glitter.   I am so luvin the pink, a true frilly..*grin*.  Have a super day and be sure to stop by The Funkie Junkie Boutique and pick up your Melissa Frances goodies today! 

Waltzingmouse/WMSC120 Just For You

Good morning, I am sharing with you this morning this weeks Waltzingmosue Sktch, luv this sketch, I had such a blast creating my card today!  I have used inspiration from The Shabby Tea Room, luv the photo and challenge.  I adore rustic elegance, a little new and a little old together, a fabulous look!  I have used my new stamp set, Opera Tags and Opera Tag Dies from Waltzingmosue, I adore how the layered tag came out.  I hope you will join us at Waltzingmouse and try your hand at this weeks sketch, you no longer have to use Waltzingmouse stamps.  But, you will not be eligible for prizes if you don't, so we luv seeing Waltzinmgouse if you have them!  Have a super Saturday...enjoy! 

Stamps: Compact Sentiments and  Opera Tags(Waltzingmouse)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc Designer papers 
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger), SU Basic Grey, and Blushing Bride 
Accessories:  Opera Tags Die, Seam Binding, Ruffled Lace Trim, Crocheted Trim, Rustic Heart, Clothespin, Border Punch, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

The Shabby Tea Room: rustic elegance/#163
Waltzingmouse Sketch: WMSC120 

Viva la Verve-So Sweet

Hello and welcome to the weekend...I think we all luv the weekends especially when you are off from work...woohooo!  I can't think of a better way to start the weekend than with a Viva la Verve Sketch, luv this weeks sketch designed by Tosh....thanks girlie!  I have used the gorgeous papers from Carta Bella; Beautiful Moments..luv these colors together!  I have added the sweet banners, a button, stick pins, Tim Holtz washi tape, and those tiny Tim Holtz bloomer flowers....all of my favorite things.  I am also playing along with the SCS Hope You Can Cling To Challegnes, you can join the fun and help others too...go here to find out more!  I played along with Lydia' challenge to Show Me What You Are Made Of, what reflects your style....I would say my card today is just that!  Have a wonderful day and weekend...enjoy!

Stamps:  Borderline and Love Notes(Verve)
Paper:  Cream Card Stock, Beautiful Moments Designer Paper(Carta Bella)
Ink:  Coffee Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Jotted Heart Die by Verve, Tim Holtz Washi Tape, Tim Holtz Tiny Bloomers, Button, Burlap String, Seam Binding, SU Square Punch, Stick Pins, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

SCS Hope You Can Cling To:  HYCCT1201A 
Viva la Verve:  sketch/VLVOCT2012 

Celebrate Today

Good day, I am sharing a quick little CAS card I put together, I am playing along with the SCS Hope You Can Cing To Challenges.  This is for the Strip Please HYCCT1204  challenge, to use strip of something  I have used strips of washi tape...luv!  The washi tape for some reason has me in a CAS mood...lol.  I adore washi tapes, little strips of dp, and you know I adore dp.  I made the flower too, I used ric rac ribbon, a gluber, and button....easy peasy and oh so sweet!  I had to spritz with a little Mr Huey's too..*grin*.  I had such fun with this card, I hope you will try some washi tape if you have not already. Freckled Fawn is a great place to shop for washi tape, great prices too!  Have a wonderful day, the weekend is upon us...woohoo... enjoy!

Stamps:  PTI
Paper:  Kraft Card Stock
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Washi Tape(Freckled Fawn, Tim Holtz, My Mind's Eye), Ric Rac Ribbon, Cosmo Cricket Gluber, Button, Burlap String, and Glue Dots

Clean & Simple: sketch/212
SCS HYCCT1204: strips of something

Waltzingmouse Waltz Hop

Hello friends, I am playing along with the Waltzingmouse Hop, this month is a color challenge.  Now, those colors at first skeeered me...lol...I am not a fan of purple or Halloween; but I did not let that stop me from taking the challenge *grin*.  I went with flowers and the best part I used the poinsettia stamp set called Big Blooms to make my flowers.  I stamped and cute them, distressing and curling them...so cute!  You can get all the details here.  I also used the Cardabilities sketch.  Hope you will join us for the fun...enjoy!

Stamps:  Big Blooms(Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  White Card Stock, Tell Your Story Designer Paper(Teresa Collins)

Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)

Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Lace Trim, Border Punch, Janome Sewing machine, SU Square Punch, MFT Die, Buttons, Burlap String, Scissors, Mica Flakes, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Cardabilities:  sketch/#61

Waltzingmouse Waltz:  colors

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/Anything But A Card

Good morning, it is time for another Frill & Funkie challenge, this week Sue has brought us a fun challenge.  Here are the details in her words.....
"It's time to let your imagination run wild, you could be thinking of a 3D project, an altered item or keeping it simple with a tag but there is a twist! You must include somewhere to hide something, this could be a flap, an envelope, a pocket or even a gift box with something inside! Have fun!"
Of course I went with a tag, I am wanting to keep up with Linda's 12 Tags of Christmas; I am having such a blast playing along!  She also having a give away on her blog...here.
I have used a library card for the main focal point of my tag, covering it with TH distressed tattered rose crackled paint and then a spritz of Mr Huey's mist.  I stitched the library card to my base, added the glittered snowflakes, and the seam binding ribbon tied with my glittered pink jingle bells....swoooon!  I actually made these myself; spray painted them and then covered with glitter....totally luv!  I cannot wait to see what you create and what your twist will be...so fun....enjoy! 

Stamps:  PTI
Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock, White Card Stock, Lost & Found Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Coffee Archival Ink(Ranger), Tattered Rose Crackled paint(Tim Holtz). and Dark Calico Mist(Mr Huey's) 
Accessories:  Nesties Labels 17, Library Card, Seam Binding. Tim Holtz Paper Clips, Janome Sewing Machine, Lace Trim, Crop-a-Dile, SU Jumbo Eyelet, Jingle Bells, Pinking Shears, Spray Paint, Glossy Accents, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

12 Tags of Christmas: tag/#5
Artful Delight:  sketch/ASC25
CR84FN:  colors/CR84FN65
Frilly & Funkie:  anything but a card w/twist

Here is my secret hideaway, it is a slide for a little extra sentiment...pull it out from under the sweet piece of lace to reveal the stamped "Merry Christmas" sentiment......so cute!

Here is the pull out library card, I used the Artful Delight sketch for the library card, I adore library cards, don't you?

Funkie Junkie 12 Tags of Christmas/Tag 4

Hi guys, a super quick post so that I can stay on track with Linda's 12 Tag of Christmas.  I have used Chupa's Sketchbook sketch and also playing along with 52 Card Pick UP.  Lots of what I used today can be purchased in the Funkie Junkie Boutique, stop by and see all the fabulous items Linda carries and at amazingly low prices!  I was inspired by the colors, the postal stamp, and the holly.  i cut and glittered the star, luv doing that...sooo cute.  I hope you have a wonderful day and I would luv to see what you create for the 12 Tags of Christmas...enjoy!

Stamps:  Tim Holtz, PTI, and Justrite

Paper:  Cream Card Stock, Bundle Designer Paper(Authentique)

Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger) and Pumice Stone Distressed(Tim Holtz) 

Accessories:  Tag, Ribbon, Burlap Twine, Checkered Ribbon, Lace Trim, Tim Holtz Glitter, Lil' Inker Holly Dies, Gemstones, Pinking Shears, Fiskars Border Punch, Sizzix Star Die, Crop-a-Dile, SU Jumbo Eyelet, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

12 Tags of Christmas: Tag 4

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/#41

Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/#81

Hello

Hello peeps, another card just for fun!  I wanted to play along with some challenges: first lets talk about the CPS challenge.  Tami will not being doing sketches anymore over at CPS and will be closing the blog.  I wanted to play along to show my thanks and support to her and the blog.  You can pick one of your favorite sketches...I have many but went with the fabulous sketch shown.  Thanks Tami for sharing your talent with us!  I also played along with the Ribbon Reel, luv the inspiration photo, I adore vintage with  little elegance.  I know I have said it before, it is like my knee holed jeans with a t-shirt and my pearls and gemstone jewelry ..totally luv that look.  Also, playing along with Moxie  Fab and Teresa Collins Featured Fan Fridat.  I do hope you have a super week...enjoy!   

Stamps: none...sentiment is handwritten
Paper:  Cream Card Stock, Vintage Finds Designer Paper(Teresa Collins)
Ink:  SU Marker, Mr Huey's Dark Calico
Accessories:  Teresa Collins Rhinestone Medallion, Doily, Burlap, Muslin, Rustic Star, Seam Binding, Burlap Twine, Distressing Tool, 

CPS: sketch
Moxie Fab: hello/thinking of you
Ribbon Reel: colors, ribbon, twine, burlap, and shabby/#39
Teresa Collins:  Featured Fan Friday

Mojo Monday/MOJO263 Happy Thoughts

Good morning, it is time for another Mojo Monday sketch, I do hope you will join the fun!  I adore this patterned paper, it reminds me of the old wallpaper that was in my Aunt's house; I peeled the corner, to give it the same peeling affect as the wallpaper ..lol.  I have used the big Prima flower that I have been saving, it goes perfect with the vintage look.  The sentiment is from the sweet Verve set Amazing Wishes.  I cannot wait to see what you do with this weeks sketch.  Hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!      

Be sure to check out my 6x6 paper pads in my Etsy Boutique, I have way to much paper and have listed them for great prices! SOLD

Stamps:  Amazing Wishes and Borderline(Verve)
Paper:  White Card Stock and Pretty Party Designer Paper(Crate Paper)
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Nesties Labels, Prima Flower, Country Fair Ticket, Corrugated Cardboard, Crimper, Mr Huey's, Button, Burlap Twine, Lace Tim, Glitter, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots    

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO263