Glitz Color Me Happy Hop

Hi friends, it is a time for a Color Me Happy Glitz Blog Hop...yeah!  The Color Me Happy is so fun and full of color, it does make ya happy.  I have used the papers, stickers, and the large gemstone.  I luv this sentiment, "try to be awesome always", that is really summin we should try to do.  Be sure to leave comments on all of the DT blogs, Glitz is giving away the Color Me Happy Collection..that is worth playing for, don't ya think?

Glitz Design - http://glitzitnow.com/blog/

Lea Lawson - http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/

Audrey Yeager - http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/

Camilla Ekman - http://camillaslillasida.blogspot.com/

Gerry Van Gent - http://www.gerryscrafts.blogspot.com/

Janna Werner - http://jannawerner.de/

Karola Witczak - http://www.karolakraftuje.blogspot.com/

Laurie Schmidlin - http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/

Lisa Andrews - http://lisaandrews.blogspot.com/

Mou Saha - http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/

Nicole Harper - http://seriouslybrains.blogspot.com/

Nicole Martel - http://nicolemartel.blogspot.com/

Noel Culbertson - http://paperpassionpixels.blogspot.com/

Rommel Okuma - http://risqueerabisque.wordpress.com/

Teresa Kline:ME - http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/

I have a hidden glassine bag under the main image, another little summin tucked away just for fun!

Supplies Used:

Glitz Designer Paper: Color Me Happy

Glitz What Nots: Love You Madly

Glitz Journaling Stickers: Color Me Happy

Glitz Title Stickers: Color Me Happy

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

Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz

I am sooo excited about today's post, I am sharing my first card as a Waltzingmouse DT member ..eeecckk!  I am thrilled to be joining this amazing team, thank you Claire!  Ok, we where to use our favorite Waltzingmouse Stamp set, ok let's just say; that is impossible...lol.  I am always up for a good challenge, but narrowing down Waltzingmouse to a favorite, I can't do it..lol. I adore all the background sets, they are a favorite of mine today, but I have lots of favorites!  I also like stamping so that there is a fade in the ink, that probably has a proper name; but I don't know what it is called.  I am luvin blue and black as of lately, so this card has a lot of my favorites...I luv the bling the banners, the sweet clip, and of course the distressing.  Be sure to stop by all the DT's blogs and leave them some luv...enjoy the waltz!

Kim Duran

Jean Martin

Karin Åkesdotter

Jen Cuthbertson

Iwona Palamountain

Teresa Kline:ME

Edna Morrisdie

Renee Lynch

Jeanne Jachna

Lynn Mercurio

Julia Aston

Tosha Leyendekker

Jennifer Holmes

Sandie Dunne

Becca Feeken

Kelly Schirmer

Laurie Schmidlin

Clare Buswell

Anya Schrier

Sarah Martina Parker

Belinda Chang Langner

Stamps: Heirloom Patterns and Teeny Trees(Waltzingmouse)

Paper: White Card Stock and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)

Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)

Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle Die Set by Verve, Seam Binding, Melissa Frances Gemstone, Tiny Gemstones, Tim Holtz Tiny Clips, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

365 Cards: friends/Day58

Lucy's Card Sketch: Day 2

Keep Shining

I have played along with the Deconstructed sketch, I have used the stamp set, Keep Shining by Verve. I have used the new paper collection from Teresa Collins called Stationary Noted.  A pretty basic card for me, I am super busy this week gearing up for the Waltzingmosue Release next week and working on SCS product reviews.  I am headed on a shopping trip tomorrow with my good friend Wanda....yeah, we always have the best time!  I need to keep it short, I have to write a couple of posts for tomorrow, be sure to stop back by and check them out.  I will be waltzing with the Waltzingmouse DT tomorrow, my first waltz as a DT member....I am thrilled!  Have a fabulous evening....enjoy!

Deconstructed Sketch: sketch/#90
Word Art Wednesday: anything encouraging/#69

Hello

I am sharing a CAS card I created to play along with Retro Sketches, this week you can pick your favorite sketch from the past.  I have lots of favorites, this is actually the last sketch and I did not have a chance to play so I used it as my starting point.  I have alos played along with a couple other challenges listed below.  I used the new papers and borders from Teresa Collins, I luv the new collections!  This one is called Memories I adore the patterns and colors in the paper pack.  The sweet butterfly and sentiment are from the Verve release.  I hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!

Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.

                                                     ~Arnold Schwarzenegger                                                     

CASology: circle/WK33..circle in the papers the butterfly, and the pearls

City Crafter: wings of an angel/#148

Retro Sketches: sketch/RS52

SCS Love Fest Challenges

These two cards, finish up the Love Fest Challenge for me from SCS...you still have time to complete them and play along.  I have used these fun sketches I found on at Lucy's Blog...I still need to play with two more to complete the four sketch challenge she has given.  I have kept both of my cards clean and simple. I am working hard in my studio this week creating for the Waltzingmoue Stamp release that is next week....woohoo!  You don't want to miss the new Waltzingmouse Release.  Have a wonderful day...enjoy!

Lucy's Card Sketch: Day 3
Lucy's Card Sketch: Day 1
SCS Love Fest: colors/LOVFEST2013H
SCS Love Fest : special/LOVEFEST2013G

Mojo Monday/MOJO282 You Make Everything Groovy

Hello Mojo fans, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday Blog.  I have went with the circle, surprised....no...lol...I usually always go with the sweet circle card. These are fun to make and even more fun to give away.  I have also played along with the Dynamic Duo color challenge, luv this combo and of course I added black.....sweet!  Be sure to stop by the Mojo Monday blog and check out the Mojo Makers creations.  Have a fabulous day...enjoy!

Dynamic Duo: teal colors/DD41
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO282

Shabby Tea Room/STR155 Birthday Wishes

Hello peeps, I am sharing my last card as the gust designer for Shabby Tea Room.  I have so enjoyed guesting for them, but I know I will continue to play with there fabulous challenges!  This last photo this month is my favorite, it is full of pink..*grin*.  I also spotted the tiny bit of green...swoooon...I adore green and use it every chance I get.  Pink, green, glitter, lace, and banners it just doesn't get any better than that.  I can't wait to see what you do with this weeks photo...have fun!

Stamps: Surely Goodness(Verve)

Paper: Cream Card Stock and Miscellaneous Designer Papers

Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)

Accessories: Sizzix Scalloped Heart Die, Sizzix Heart Die, SU Square Punch, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

SCS Love Fest: LOVEFEST2013K

Seize The Birthday:  feminine birthday/STB7

Shabby Tea Room: inspiration photo/STR155

OH Happy Day

I am sharing my creation for this weeks SCS CAS challenge, we are casing Ceal(simplybeautiful) today, here is the link to her card.  I have used the newly released Verve stamp sets, I luv this release; don't you?  This card uses Surely Goodness, Remember This, and A Cut Above Goodness Flower Die Set.  I have used the fabulous trio of colors for the bakers twine tied knot, this is a favorite color combo of mine. I hope your Monday is a great start to the week...enjoy!

Stamps: Remember This and Surely Goodness by(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Best Friends Designer Paper(Websters Pages)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger) and Cherry Cobbler(SU)
Accessories: A Cut Above Goodness Flowers Die Set, Bakers Twine, Gemstones, Corner Rounder, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

4 Crafty Chicks: twine
SCS CAS Challenge: CASE Ceal

SCS Love Fest Challenge

I have had such fun playing along with the SCS Love Fest Challenges, you still have time to play; check it out here! This is for The Cats Pajamas inspiration photo challenge, fun colors and patterns. I incorporated a little blue with the yellow and gray...sweet.  I have used stamps and dies from the NEW Verve Release!  Be sure to head over to Verve and take a little shopping trip! Hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!

SCS Love Fest Challenge: inspiration photo/LOVFEST2013F
Sketch Frenzy Friday: sketch/SFF022213

Stamps: Remember This(Verve)
Paper: Seal Salt(Bazzil) and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle Die Set and Jotted Heart Die by Verve, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Janome Sewing Machine,  3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

SCS Love Fest Challenge and Verve

What a week it had been for Verve, I hope you have hopped around and left some luv for your chance at winning the new release items!  You still have time today to leave your comments on all of the divas blogs for your chance at winning.  Verve is also sponsoring a challenge for the SCS Love Fest fun, you can play along with us here.  This card is for the Verve sponsored Love Fest Challenge, hope you head over at chat with us and take our challenge....enjoy!

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.

                                                       ~Martha Washington                                           

Stamps: Remember This and Surely Goodness(Verve)
Paper: Chocolate Card Stock and Misc Designer Papers
Ink: Archival Coffee Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle, Flag It, and Goodness Flowers Die Set by Verve, Signature Ribbon Collection by Verve, Lace Trim, Button, Burlap String, Tim Holtz Mini Clips, Tiny Scalloped Border Die, Distressing Tool, Tim Holtz Glitter, Glue, Gemstone, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Bloggers Challenge: friendship

Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes/#97

Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#90

Verve Spotlight Hop/February 2013 Day 4

Today is shopping day, you can get your new Verve here!

Welcome to the last day of our February 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Each of the release team Divas below (including 4 brand new talented designers) has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, February 22.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

Today's Prize: The entire release!

1. Amber 7. Julee 2. Andrea 8. Laurie S. 3. Charmaine 9. Laurie W. 4. Christyne 10. Marisa 5. Janelle 11. Maureen 6. Jen S. 12. Teresa

This is for today's Viv la Verve, you can play along with us here!

Stamps: Shining Star(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Flag It Die Set, Scalloped Trim Trio Die Set, and Starry Die by Verve, Signature Ribbon Collection by Verve, Big Scalloped Nesites, Janome Sewing Machine, Button, Burlap String, Sponging, Distressing Tool, Gemstone, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots


52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK8
Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVFEB2013

Verve Spotlight Hop/February 2013 Day 3

Welcome to the first day of our February 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps Remember This, Calendar Countdown and Smile Plain Jane. Each of the release team Divas below (including 4 brand new talented designers) has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, February 22.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

Today's Prize: Surely Goodness, Happy Anniversary PJ

1. Amber 7. Julee 2. Andrea 8. Laurie S. 3. Charmaine 9. Laurie W. 4. Christyne 10. Marisa 5. Janelle 11. Maureen 6. Jen S. 12. Teresa

Hello peeps, I am playing along with the SCS Love Fest Challenges and luvin em!  My little card today is for the Scor Pal challenge, as soon as I read it I knew what I wanted to do.  I saw these sweet cards Amanda Jones from Teresa Collins had made and luv them!  They where it, I was inspired by their cuteness and with the same style, changing the designing....cute, cute, cute!

SCS Love Fest Challenge: Scor Pal/LOVEFEST2013D
Retro Sketches: sketch/#51
Word Art Wednesday: anything inspirational/#68

Stamps: Surely Goodness(Verve)
Paper: Black Card Stock, Beautiful Moments Designer Paper(Crate Paper), and Cashmere Dame Designer Paper(Glitz)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger) and Spun Sugar Distressed Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Scor Pal, Big Scalloped Nesties, Ribbon, Lace Trim, Button, Gemstones, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Verve Spotlight Hop/February 2013 Day 2

Welcome to the first day of our February 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps Remember This, Calendar Countdown and Smile Plain Jane. Each of the release team Divas below (including 4 brand new talented designers) has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, February 22.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

Today's Prize: So Fluttery, Shining Star, Beautiful PJ

1. Amber 7. Julee 2. Andrea 8. Laurie W. 3. Charmaine 9. Marisa 4. Christyne 10. Maureen 5. Janelle 11. Teresa 6. Jen S.

I am sharing two cards today, the first one is for a SCS Love Fest Challenge and the second one is a CAS card.  The deets are listed below.

365 Cards: raise me up/day31....butterfly and two hearts
Crafting Cafe: anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes
SCS Love Fest Challenge: sketch/LOVEFEST2013B

Top Card
Stamps: Remember This and Shining Stars by(Verve)
Paper: Vanilla Card Stock and Tea For Two Designer Paper(SU)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger) and Calypso Coral(SU)
Accessories: Truly Madly Deeply Ribbon Collection by Verve, Spellbinders Star Nesties, Spellbinders Square Nesties, SU Square Punch, Button, Burlap String, Star Gemstone, Janome Sewing Machine, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Bottom Card

Stamps: So Fluttery(Verve)
Paper: Seal Salt(Bazzill) and Walnut Grove Designer Paper(Pebbles)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Fluttery Die and From The Heart Die Set by Verve, Doily, Spellbinders Circle Nesties, Gemstones, Corner Rounder, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Verve Spotlight Hop/February 2013 Day 1

Welcome to the first day of our February 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps Remember This, Calendar Countdown and Smile Plain Jane. Each of the release team Divas below (including 4 brand new talented designers) has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, February 22.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

Today's Prize: Calendar Countdown, Remember This, Smile PJ

1. Amber 7. Julee 2. Andrea 8. Laurie S. 3. Charmaine 9. Laurie W. 4. Christyne 10. Marisa 5. Janelle 11. Maureen 6. Jen S. 12. Teresa

I have played along with several challenge, the list is below and whats in my CAS card!

Stamps: Calendar Countdown(Verve)
Paper: White and Remarkable Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger) and Pool Party(SU)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle Die Set by Verve, pinkpaislee Tickets, Lace Trim, SU Heart Punch, Gemstone, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

365 Cards: love/day 44

CAS(E) this Sketch: sketch/CTS15

Raise The Bar: anything goes/#131

SCS Love Fest Challenge

 

Hello everyone, have you heard about the Love Fest challenges over at SCS? they are challenging us to some fun challenges and there are prizes to be won...woohoo!  I am so behind, but hey I wanted to make a card or two for the fun challenges.  I am playing along with the LOVE challenge, to use the letters of love to incorporate into your card.  L= love, O= orange, V= vertical lines in the designer paper, and E= lots of pearls embellishments.  It is going to be a super busy week here on my blog...yeah!  Verve is starting sneak peeks tomorrow of our new release that will be on Friday, be sure to stop back by, you don't want to miss the latest Verve....enjoy!

365 Cards: space/day 37
4 Crafty Chicks: sketch/#129 
SCS Love Fest Challenge: LOVE/LOVEFEST2013A

Mojo Monday/MOJO281 No Small Miracles

Good morning, it is time for this weeks Mojo Monday sketch and card, what a fun sketch this week!  This weeks sketch was created by Mary, fun circles.  I have used a new paper pack from My Mind's Eye called Notable.  I have used the Verve stamp set Wonderfully Made. I have used distressing and seam binding tied with a button, a sorta simpel card today.  I hope you will join the mojo makers this week and have some fun creating...enjoy!

Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live, as well as strong to think. 
                                     ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

52 Card PickUP: anything goes
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO281

Shabby Tea Room Guest Designer/STR154

I have had a wonderful time playing with the ladies from The Shabby Tea Room, this weeks inspiration photo is gorgeous!  I adore the silver lining aspect, I used the gorgeous SU glimmer paper, the scalloped layer.  I have used so many sweet embellies on this one, lace trim, bloomer flowers, mini flowers, bottle cap, button, burlap string, sponging, and embossing....lots of yummy texture on this one!  I have played along with several challenges listed below.  Have a super fabulous start to your week....enjoy!

And I pray thee, loving Jesus, that as Thou hast graciously given me to drink in with delight the words of Thy knowledge, so Thou wouldst mercifully grant me to attain one day to Thee, the fountain of all wisdom and to appear forever before Thy face.
                                                  ~ Venerable Bede


Stamps: Joy For The Journey(Verve)
Paper: Chocolate Card Stock, SU Glimmer Paper, and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink: Coffee Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: Sizzix Heart Die, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, SU Square Punch, Bloomers, Lace Trim, Tulle, Burlap Twine, Bottle Cap, Button, Gemstone, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots 

Cardabilities: sketch/#69
Friday MashUP: texture or markers or both/FM97
Shabby Tea Room: inspiration photo with a silver lining