mojo monday/mojo415-thanks

For today's mojo monday sketch, I have also used the colors from clour me. I used the verve stamp being awesome. I watercolored the bottom corner, luv the outcome! I added a thanks die cut across the center and a big ole' glittery silver star in the corner. What fun, be sure to check out the mojo makers creations, lots of inspiration from the team. Add a little glimmer to your life...sparkle & shine!

colour me: colors/cmcc88
friday mash up: glitter/fm225
mojo monday: sketch/mojo415

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I'm Thinking of You

I had to play along with the fun sketch rrom CAS(E) this Sketch, I had fun with this one. I have used a Verve sentiment, Julee has extended the Verve sale...woohoo. Head over to the Verve Store and take advantage os the sale! A fun mix of patterned papers, buttons, and the tiny clip...oh my...swooon...luv that little baby...lol. Be sure to stop by tomorrow morning for the Mojo monday sketch, it is contest week...enjoy!

Stamps: Take Note(Verve)..on sale..*grin*
Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: Spellbinders Nesties, SU Square Punch, Janome Sewing Machine, Buttons, Burlap String, SU Mini Clip, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

CAS(E) Sketch: sketch/CTS43

Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes/#118

Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

LIVE...The Best Is Yet To Come!

Sharing a card with you using Verve Stamps and Dies, the list is below. I adore the sketch from Crafting Life's Pieces and had to play along and I played along with a few other challenges too. I dug up an old SC color challenge. I used distressing, twine, heart, and the sweet enamel dots from MME.  I will have a few other card creations to share, so be sure to stop back by...enjoy!

Stamps: Let It Be(Verve Stamps)

Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc Designer Papers

Ink: Early Espresso(SU)

Accessories: A Cut Above Classy Label Die by Verve, Twine, SU Heart Punch, SU Square Punch, Corrugated Cardboard, MME Enamel Dots, Distressing Tool, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Challenges For Everyone: anything goes/#26

Crafting Life's Pieces: sketch/CLP61

Inspire Me Friday's: anything goes/#115

SCS Challenge: color/CC398

Let Your Light Shine

I am luvin the new Fusion Challenge, one because there is a sketch involved..yippee...my favorite kind of challenge!  And, two there is a photo inspiration, what could be better?  You have the best of both challenge worlds, don't ya think?  I do, you can always use either one of both, it is up to you.  I went for the gusto today, suing both to challenge myself.  Totally luv the sketch and I adore pink and orange together.  I used the newly released Verve Stamp set Let It Be, I adore this set, so many sweet sentiments and verses.  You can see my other card using this set here.  I am sharing another picture of Lexi at the bottom of my post, she is a really good girl!  Hope your day is great, Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms and Moms to be...enjoy!

When God made Moms, he gave me the best one!

Stamps: Let It Be(Verve)

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

Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)

Accessories: Spellbinders Exquisite Circle and Square Nesties, Sixxiz Scalloped Heart and Heart Die, Carnival Tickets, Lace Time, Burlap String, Button, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK19

Fusion: sketch and photo/#6

Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes/#102

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 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

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC109 With Sympathy

Good morning peeps, I am sharing with you today my Waltzingmouse Sketch card, I luv this weeks sketch!  I have used a favorite set of mine Very Vintage Labels No. 18,  I luv the striped scroll on this stamp.  I made a sympathy card to have one on hand, it seems like I never have one when I need it.  I have been so busy lately and have been working a lot of overtime so my card is super simple today.  I still used distressing, but would liked to have added stitching, ran out of time.  be sure to head over to the Waltzingmosue Sketch Blog and check out the other DT's creations....these ladies always amazes me! 

Inspire Me Fridays:  anything goes/#70
Waltzingmouse Sketch:  WMSC109

 

Glitz Challenge-Summer Theme

I am sooooo excited about this post, it is my first time to share on my blog my card creations designed using goodies from Glitz Designs.  I adore the papers, chipboard pieces, letters, and gemstones....so awesome!
You can join us for the summer themed fun here.  Don't ya just luv this months challenge?  When I think of summer, I think of travel; so my cards are all depict traveling and getting away! Two things I luv doing, but it is always so nice to come back home.  You know, there really is no place like home! 

So keeping with the theme, The Glitz Happy Travels packs are what I reached for, so many fabulous embellishments, papers, and stamps. For my first card creation I used the Happy Travels paper pack, check out the flowery airplane; that is so me, girly and fun! I added a set of tickets, this card would be great for the person who never gets away or takes a vacation.

Supplies Used:
Glitz Design Paper: Happy Travels
Glitz Design Happy Travels: Glitzers
Glitz Design Happy Travels: Epoxy Words
Glitz Design Happy Travels: Giant Rhinestones
Other Supplies: Seam Binding Ribbon, Machine Stitching, Distressing Tool, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

For my second card creation, I also used The Happy Travels packs.  I used the stamp set for this one and had so much fun!  I wanted to design a postcard for the front of my card, I used the various stamps in the set and stamped an array of images on my postcard.  I added the Epoxy Words across the front and a sweet flower.  Makes me want to pack my bags, what to go along?

 

Supplies Used:
Glitz Design Happy Travels:  Clear Stamps
Glitz Design Paper: Happy Travels
Glitz Design Happy Travels: Epoxy Words
Glitz Design Happy Travels: Giant Rhinestones
Other Supplies:  Vintage Lace, Bakers Twine, Prima Flower, Distressing Tool, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Thanks for taking a peek at my Glitz cards!

Hope you will join us in the challenge and have a wonderful day...enjoy!

Inspire Me Fridays:  anything goes

A Surprise!

If you are looking or my Lil' Inker Blog Hop card, click here or scroll down one!
I am sooo excited to share with you that I am joining Linda Coughlin's new challenge team Frilly & Funkie.  I luv her idea and look forward to learning from the DT and you, head over and check it out, become a follower too.  I am sharing a card I made with products from her store; The Funkis Junkie; you will be amazed!  Her packaging, and product is like none other!  She is carrying unique items, lace, papers, burlap, and all sorts of embellishment making supplies.  I have used this amazing paper from Sweden called Pion Fairytale of Spring; it is gorgeous!  I have cut the small ATC size card out and distressed it.  I have used lace, I made the ribbon flower from the lovely silk ribbon shown here.  I hope you will join us our bi-weekly challenge, each week the DT will share; one week the frilly style and the next week the funkie style....it is going to be exciting!   I hope your day is filled with frills....enjoy!
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Freshly Brewed:  dots...I sprayed Mr Huey's on the blue dp for my dots
Moxie Fab:  make an embellishment...ribbon flower
Stampin Royalty:  sketch

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 Fridays:  anything goes/#28

Waltzingmouse Sketch-Hand Baked

   
I have created this card for today's Waltzingmouse sketch and for this months Waltz, the theme is Halloween...I went with Harvest/Fall.  I have used the WM set Very Vintage Labels to frame my distressed Tim Holtz pumpkin and Rescue Remedies for the sentiment.  I thought this card would be perfect to add with a gift that is made with  pumpkin.  My favorites are pumpkin rolls, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin muffins...yummy.  If you have a favorite pumpkin recipe I would luv to know about it, please share....thanks!  The Very Vintage Labels is compatible with Spellbinders Labels Eighteen.  I have used ric rac, crinkled ribbon, and stitching.....I luv this sketch!  I hope you will join me in visiting the other Mischief Makers to comment on their fabby creations!  Have a wonderful weekend...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Rescue Remedies and Very Vintage Labels(Waltzingmouse Stamps)
Paper:  Vanilla(PTI) and Lost & Found Two(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz) and Really Rust(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Eighteen, Ric Rac, Crinkled Ribbon, Burlap String, Janome, Distressing Tool, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares
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Crazy 4 Challenges:  pumpkin/C4C105
Friday MashUP:  autumn
Inspire Me Fridays: anything
Waltz:  Halloween...Harvest/Fall
Waltzingmouse Sketch: sketch/WMSC65

Viva la Verve-U & I

I have created this using the newly released Verve stamps, you can get yours here.  I adore the larger letters, they really make a statement.  I have made this one more manly, it would make a great Anniversary card or just because card.  I used the little dotted line from the set Happy Hello to make the plus sign.....teehee.  I have used Stella Rose designer paper from My Mind's Eye......MME papers are my very favorite.  Be sure to check out this fun sketch for today's Viva la Verve.  I hope you have a super duper weekend planned, we are thinking of hitting a few sales...luv doing that!  I want to leave you with this quote and a thought...we should always do the right thing even if it is a hard thing to do....my thoughts made me think of this quote.....enjoy!

A man has to live with himself, and he should see to it that he always has good company.  ~Charles Evans Hughes

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Stamps:   Happy Hello and You and I(Verve) 
Paper:  Bazzil and Stella Rose Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Blue Bayou(SU)
Accessories:  A Cut Above I Heart U Die Set and Jotted Heart Die by Verve, Black Burlap String, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, Circle Punch, and 3D Foam Squares
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Inspire Me Fridays:  anything goes/22
Viva la Verve:  sketch/VLVSep2011