Mojo Monday Sketch-You Are Fabulous

 Good morning it is time for another Mojo sketch, Mojo177; I had such fun with this one.  I used the colors from this weeks Curtain Call, Act68 and the JUGS69 challenge to make your own 3D flower.  I made one of the accordion flowers using sheet music paper, I topped it with a button and bakers twine.  I added stitching to the diamond panel, stamped the "Fabulous You" sentiment on a tag and stitched it to the main panel.  I also added a small piece of lace trim to the tag, so cute.  I finished it off with two stick pins, with tiny pink flower tops, so very cute.  I hope your Monday is fabulous...I cannot wait to see what you come up with using this weeks Mojo sketch!  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Fabulous You(Verve)
Paper:  White(SU), Sheet Music, and My Minds' Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Bakers Twine, Button, Janome, Stick Pins, SU Square Punch, Lace Trim, Distressing Tool, and 3D Faom Squares

Dreaming of A White Christmas

I created this for the Dirty Dozen Sketch Challenge and the theme challenge of music.  I have been singing "I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas."  We got snow a couple of days ago and it has been so cold that there is still snow on the ground; that might have to do, but I would really like to have fresh snow...hehehe.  I used the Curtain Call Colors Act61.  I will be home this week and plan on posting something every day....now that I have told you that I will have to stick to it...lol.  I used the gorgeous snowflakes from the Verve set Glad Tidings and the sentiment is from the set Merry Wishes.  I added glitter to the snowflakes, I can hardly make naked snowflakes anymore...hehehehe.....I am so luvin chunky glitter.  I used stitching and my EK Success border punch on the bottom.  I tied it with bakers twine, I figured I had better start using the bakers twine instead of collecting it.  I finished it off with a SU button.  Make the most of your day and time with family, the days go by so quickly...enjoy!       
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Stamps:  Glad Tidings and Merry Wishes(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU), and Designer Paper(K & Company)
Ink:  Bravo Burgundy and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Glass Glitter, Baker's Twine, SU Button, Gemstones, EK Success Border Punch, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday Sketch-Friendship

Good morning, it is time for another fun Mojo Monday sketch....this one is perfect for the new Verve set Text Objects.  I cannot tell you how cute this set is, the text is so sweet and the sailboat..look how cute?  I paper pieced this cutie using the color from Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge, I hand drew the little heart on the side.  I am also submitting this in the Moxie Fab Challenge to make a Love creation, there is nothing that says "love" more than a great friendship...I am friends with two gals I have been friends with since the third grade, how cool is that?  These girls are true friends and this new Verve sentiment says it perfectly!  I hope you will join us for this weeks mojo sketch, it is a contest week......woohoo!  Have a bright and sunny Monday....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Text Objects(Verve)
Paper:  Always Artichoke, Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU), and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink:  Kraft and Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Nesties Labels Twelve, Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Buttons, and 3D Foam Squares

Curtain Call Colors-Butterfly LOVE

Hello friends, I am sharing this weeks gorgeous Curtain Call color combo....very rich looking, don't ya think?  I kept it rather simple, but I really like the way my card turned out.  I did add that fabulous glass glitter again; yes, I'm hooked on it!  I wanted to play along with the Dirty Dozen Sketch Challenge and there "well read" theme challenge.  
I luv quotes and short poems, I have books full of them and used one of the quotes for my inspiration.  It is......Love is like a butterfly:  It goes where it pleases and it pleases wherever it goes.  ~Author Unknown

I cannot wait to see what you create, be sure to check out the fabulous DT's creations, these gals are amazing!  Have a super day...enjoy!

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 ~ Stacey's Stamping Stage
Teresa Kline:ME at Enjoy the VA Sunshine
and November Guest Designer, Marlene Peters at Hands On.

Curtain Call Colors-Best Day Ever

Hi peeps, it has been another week of very view posts, I have been working lots of OT....not something I like but hey the money is good.  I hope to have more creations to share in the coming week.  I am sharing today's Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 56, aren't these colors yummy...this is my kind of combo!  I also used the 2 Sketches 4 You Sketch 65, a great multi purpose sketch.  Be sure to check out the other Curtain Call DT's creations, these gals are awesome!  I used stitching, a gorgeous chocolate ribbon from May Arts, and a new Sizzix embossing folder I picked up at Micheal's.  Have a super fun day, I am so getting ready for Christmas, I am super excited about decorating for this year, are you?  Thanks for your continued support and sweet comments!

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

Teresa Kline:ME at Enjoy the VA Sunshine

and November Guest Designer, Marlene Peters at Hands On.

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Stamps:  Framed Wishes(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Designer Paper(SU), and Designer Paper(Webster's Pages)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  May Arts Ribbon, Janome, Prima Flowers, Bakers Twine, Sizzix Embossing Folder, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

Smile Tag

Hello peeps, it has been another long week at work for me.....my weeks off have not been working out like I planned....lol.  These are weeks over and above my vacation weeks I have been trying to get off, so it is not guaranteed.  My turn will come..*grin*.  I am sharing with you tonight this weeks Curtain Call Color Challenge, this combo is soooo yummy.  Now I know at first glance you may be going eeekkkkk...I did, it is ok...lol.  They really did come together nicely.  I made a tag using Jen's SFYTT, Jen's sample is a tag, so I gave it a go too.....making tags are a favorite creation of mine.  I also used stamps that you can get at Stampers' Dream.  They are from Hero Arts, Just Find Me and Darcie's.    

Be sure to check out the Curtain Call DT's creations.....
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
Teresa Kline:ME at Enjoy the VA Sunshine
and November Guest Designer, Marlene Peters at Hands On.
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Stamps:  Just Find Me(Hero Arts) and Darcie's
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Early Espresso, Real Red, and Tangerine Tango(SU)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Crop-a-Dile, SU Jumbo Eyelets, Gemstones, Stickles, SU Circle Punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Ric Rac Ribbon, May Arts Natural Burlap String, Nesties Labels Eleven, and 3D Foam Sqaures

Curtain Call Colors-Blessed To Know You

Hello all, I am happy to be sharing this weeks Curtain Call Colors Act54, very warm and bold fall colors.  I used the new sweet Verve scalloped tag and die....yes, you read it correct Verve is now offering dies....woohoo!  Julee has created them in true Verve-licious style, the have an awesome storage solution, check it all out here.
I used the Waltzingmouse sketch, WMSC21, this weeks sketch is perfect for the new Verve die, these dies are addicting....wait until you get yours *grin*.   Be sure to check out the other Curtain Call DT's creations, these gals are sure to please.  Have a super day and thanks so much for your visits and comments, they really brighten my day...enjoy!

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Stamps:  Just For You and Sweet Scalloped Stamp(Verve)

Paper:  More Mustard, Very Vanilla(SU), and Designer Paper

Ink:  Cajun Craze and Early Espresso(SU)

Accessories:  Verve Sweet Scalloped Die, Ribbon, Gemstones, May Arts Burlap String, Janome, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

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
Teresa Kline:ME at Enjoy the VA Sunshine
and October Guest Designer, Karen Thomas at Luv to Stamp.
...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge creation using Mr. Linky over at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

Curtain Call Colors-No Word Unspoken

ETA:  The embossing folder I used is by Sizzix and I got it at Micheal's, sorry I do not know the name...I throw all packaging away...no clutter that way...hehehe.
 
I have been super busy this week and not around much, that is all about to change...lol.  This week is going to be filled with lots of fun, myself and the other Verve divas will start to peek the new releases tomorrow....woohoo!  Be sure to check the Verve Blog for the run down each day and make sure you leave comments along the way you know there is always prizes with Julee and her Verve!  The release is this Friday October 29 in the Verve forum here.
This card is for this week's Curtain Call Colors Act53 and for the Clean & Simple Sketch FTL113.  I used Cosmo Cricket designer paper, I used an embossing folder that I bought at Micheal's, sponging it with a little yellow, added some distressing and yellow ribbon.  These colors are quite perfect together.  The sentiment is Verve's Dream Big set.  Be sure to show the fabulous Curtain Call design team some luv.

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

Teresa Kline:ME at Enjoy the VA Sunshine

and October Guest Designer, Karen Thomas at Luv to Stamp.

Curtain Call Colors-Refuge and Strength

Hello all, I am sharing this weeks Curtain Call Colors ACT52...these colors are a go to color combo...I luv it!  I am playing along with Amber's Viva la Verve from last Friday, using the sketch and she used a very similar combo. I am using a Verve's Plain  Jane and the flower from the Dream Big set.  Remember to check ou the other Curtain Call deisgners creations, these gals are awesome...leave them a comment to show your luv!  Enjoy.
Curtain Call Designers.....

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

Me at Enjoy The VA.Sunshine

and October Guest Designer, Karen Thomas at Luv to Stamp.
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Stamps:  Dream Big and  Plain Jane Psalm 46:10(Verve)
Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, and White(SU)
Ink:  Early Espresso and Tangerine Tango(SU)
Accessories:  Nesties Labels Three, Button, Janome Sewing Machine, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares

Curtain Call Colors-Abundant Blessings

Hello all, I am sharing this weeks Curtain Call Colors, I luv this combo.  I am a fan of blue and yellow, the kraft and black added in make it more yummy!  I kept my card really simple but added lots of layers using my new Tim Holtz die.  It is one of those double border style dies, I cut it twice and then put the different layers together.  I used a sentiment stamp from Verve. Be sure to check out the fabulous design teams creations, the ladies are sure to please!

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

Teresa Kline (ME)

and October Guest Designer, Karen Thomas at Luv to Stamp.
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Stamps:  Bountiful Harvest(Verve) 
Paper:  Kraft, Designer Paper
Ink:  Blue Bayou, Marina Mist(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Tim Holtz Dies, Ribbon, Tim Holtz Paper Clip, Kaiser Pearls, and 3D Foam Squares

Curtain Call Colors-Give Thanks

Hello....I am sharing this weeks Curtain Call Color Challenge, Act 50 and I am using one of Julee's Verve sketches for the Release Week/World Card Making Day Challenges.  Be sure to head over to the Verve Blog and get all of the challenges and play along...you could win FREE Verve!  These colors remind me of fall, I luv the combo and added chocolate as my neutral.  I used one of the flowers from the Verve set Let It Shine, it reminds me of a sunflower.  I hope that you can get your creative juices flowing with these colors and use a Verve sketch while you are at it...two challenges....done...I luv checking off things on my list..lol.  The Curtain Call DT is sure to get you movin in the right direction...check out what they have created!
 
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

Me

and October Guest Designer, Karen Thomas of Luv To Stamp

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Stamps:  1 Chronicles 16:34 Plain Jane, Fabulous You, and Let It Shine(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Kraft, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Early Espresso and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, SU Ribbon, Button, Linen Thread, Smooch, and 3D Foam Squares

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

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 

Curtain Call Colors-Change Can Be Beautiful!

 


I am sooo pumped about this post, today marks the first week of the new Curtain Call Color Challenge Team and I am apart of that team....yooohoo!  I will have to step it up a notch, the talent Stacey has brought together is amazing..check these ladies out!
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

Teresa Kline at Enjoy the VA Sunshine

and September Guest Designer, Vicki Dutcher at All I Do is Stamp.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge Act46 creation using Mr. Linky over at Stacey's Stamping Stage.
I used Skipping Stones Stamps, Timeless Textures and Always Here.  The butterflies  are so gorgeous and the font on the sentiment is so elegant and pretty.  I heat embossed the butterfly onto SU poppy designer paper.  I am not sure you can see it very well, but I used the sheet music stamp and lightly stamped under the bakers twine with pink ink.  The sketch is from Monday's Lunch Time Sketch, TSSC137.  I hope that you will play along with us, it is going to be a fun filled six months...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Always Here and Timeless Textures(Skipping Stones)
Paper:  Pink, White, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Black and Wild Wasabi(SU)
Accessories:  SU Top Note Die, Bakers Twine, Gemstone, Buttons, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, and 3D Foam Squares

LIve Laugh Love/Curtain Call Color Challenge

Hi all, this is for The Curtain Call Color Challenge, ACT45 and for the Skipping Stones Sketch SSD39.  I also used Skipping Stones Stamps, these are new to me, but there are some really fun sets.  If you want to send a card to bring a smile to someones face, these are perfect!  If you have not seen these before check them out here.  These colors are so gorgeous together, I hope that you will give them a try and load your creation here.
The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see:


Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs
Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog
Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity
Julie Smith at Paper and Such
Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections
Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession
Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden
Sue Kohler at My Inner Reflection 

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 45 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.
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Stamps:  Dandelion Dreams(Skipping Stones)
Paper:  Kraft, White, Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Concord Grape and Pear Pizzazz(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Nesties, Tag Nesties, Janome, Ribbon, Gemstones, Linen Thread, and 3D Foam Squares

Curtain Call Act 44-Embrace Life

Hi peeps, I have a new Curtain Call Color Challenge, Act44 to share....these colors where sorta hard for me.  I kept at it though and I happy with the results.  But hey, how can you go wrong with Verve stamps, new Verve stamps at that.  Did you see all the wonderful sets?  You can go here to make your purchase and begin making wonderful creations.  I used the new set Dream Big and Great Friend, I heat embossed the stem to give it a little pop and then added the two color sentiment.  I also did a little crazy stitching and used a Martha Stewart border punch.

The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see:

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs
Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog
Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity
Julie Smith at Paper and Such
Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections
Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession
Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden
Sue Kohler at My Inner Reflection

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 41 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.
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Stamps:  Dream Big and Great Friend(Verve)
Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, White, and Designer Papers(SU)
Ink:  Black and Tempting Turquoise(SU)
Accessories:  Martha Stewart Border Punch, Janome, Button, Linen Thread, Ribbon, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Sneak Peek-Fabulous You/Framed Wishes Day 2

Good morning, today is day two of the Verve Sneak Peeks, today we are sharing Fabulous You and Framed Wishes.  I used the Framed Wishes to make the flourish frame, this is actually smaller than the stamp.  I stamped so that my frame ends up smaller, perfect for the "hi there" sentiment from the Fabulous You set.  These two together are an awesome combo, the Fabulous You set is so inspiring and encouraging...a must have for sending some uplifting cards and making winning creations.  Be sure to check out the divas listed below, they have brought to you some amazing Verve-a-licious creations!  Also, be sure to leave some luv on each divas peek post, you know there is always prizes with Verve.  You could win the set being peeked today!    

1. Shannan
2. Amy
3. Amber
4. Tosh
5. Jackie
6. Maureen(Guest Diva)
7. Julee

I have combined it with this weeks Curtain Call Colors, Act 43... 
This weeks colors are so fun and with these stamps looks very elegant, don't ya think?  I hope that you will play along with us. The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see:

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs
Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog
Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity
Julie Smith at Paper and Such
Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections
Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession
Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden
Sue Kohler at My Inner Reflection 
 
...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 41 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.
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Stamps:  Fabulous You and Framed Wishes(Verve)
Paper:  Pacific Point, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, White(SU)
Ink:  Pacific Point and Tangerine Tango(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, Gemstones, and 3D Foam Squares