simon says stamp/hip to be square-thanks

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Hello, this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge hip to be square. The design team is spotlighting products from simon says stamp. Don't forgot every week at simon says stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I have created a sweet little 3x3 square note card set....a perfect little set to give away to a friend who uses a lot of thank you cards in her line of work. I watercolored the gold background, luv the look and then added a skinny piece of washi tape, I adore gold, pink, and black together...especially black & white stripes....LUV! The tiny sweet flower from the simon set birthday flowers is the main focal point....totally cute!

words with meaning - always do your best. what you plant now, you will harvest later.
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love

I am playing along with the share handmade kindness this week sharing with children. It is fitting for this months cards for a cause over on scs, we are sending cards to an organization that gives cards to children for all sorts of things. This months cause is sooo fun, because the kids are in camps and receive cards for lots of fun stuff like talent shows and birthdays.....so encouraging and up lifting. i was inspired by the fun photo from the fusion, the red, orange, and the peek of green with black & white is nuttin but lov...swoooon! I have used dies from reverse confetti, paper smooches, and simon says stamp. Add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine, kindness!

cards for a cause: note cards for children
fusion: photo
paper players: sketch
share handmade kindness: children

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Glitz Love You Madly

It is time for more Glitz girls!  I am luvin the Love You Madly collection and I am sharing a couple of creations that I have put together!  

I adore all the Glitz collections so many options to choose from; stamps, tape, journaling stickers, the teeny alphas(my favorite...grin) and many more.  On my first card I have used the sweet pink paper layers sheet and added the teeny alpha for my sentiment.  The tag is a what not, and the sweet lace circle is the roller doodle...cute!  I added a tape, flower, stitching, and lace to bring it all together!

Supplies Used:

Glitz Designer Paper: Love You Madly

Glitz Stamps: Love You Madly

Glitz Tape: Hello Friend Coral Polka

Glitz What Nots: Love You Madly

Glitz Roller Doodle: Love You Madly Lace

Glitz Teeny Alphas: Love You Madly Navy

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I decided to make a set of sweet notecards, I adore these!  They are perfect for your children's lunch boxes, your husband coat pocket, the mail person, or a friend at work or church.

They are easy and simple to make and they give so much to the recipient!  I have made these 3x3, I used the Love You Madly navy paper for the bottom part, I then added the tape strips.  The little sentiment box is stamped from the Love You Madly stamp set and yes, I used my favorite teeny alphas for the individual sentiments!

I hope that you where inspired to create today and share your luv of creating with someone and give a little treat!  Hope your Valentines Day is full of love!

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

Supplies Used:

Glitz Designer Paper: Love You Madly

Glitz Tape: Love You Madly Lace

Glitz Journaling Stickers: Love You Madly

Crafty Sentiments: valentines/love
No Matter Which: ribbon and bows...first card

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC75-Thanks

Hey friends, I am sharing this weeks Waltzingmouse sketch, to make place cards.  I went with the mini thank you note cards,using Chrismtas plaid and the snowflakes from the Waltzingmouse set Nordic Winter.  I kept them very CAS and only added a piece of lace and rounded the corner on one side.  I cannot wait to see what you create.  Be sure to visit the other DT members from Waltzingmouse Sketch Team...I am always amazed by the super talent of these gals!  Hope you have a super weekend...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Dainty Doilies and Nordic Winter(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Kraft(PTI) and Basicgrey Designer Paper
Ink:  Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Lace Trim, Corner Rounder, Scor-Tape
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Waltzingmouse:  sketch/WMSC75

Lil' Inker Deisgn-Mini Note Cards

Hello friends, I am sharing a cute little mini set that I have made using the Rainbow & Clouds set by Lil' Inker. There is a product update on Lil' Ikner Pinwheels set, you can go here to get the latest info.  The Rainbow & Clouds die set has two sizes of rainbows, this size die is perfect for these minis......I have used all sorts of patterns of papers from My Mind's Eye Stella Rose collection to make these fun minis.  Be sure to head over to the Lil' Inker Flicker Gallery and view all the card made with Lil' Inker stamps, we would luv for you to join us and upload four fabby Lil' Inker creations!  Make the most of your evening...enjoy!   
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Stamps:  Rainbow & Clouds(Lil' Inker)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressed Inks)
Accessories:  Rainbow & Clouds Die by Lil' Inker, Janome, and Glue Dots
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Heart Song Inspiration:  anything goes/HSI13
Paper Playtime:  vacation/CH54
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch

Verve Diva Inspiration Blog Hop

Welcome to the May Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations team is here to start your month off right with a little Verve inspiration! Take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs below for some Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!

1. Julee 8. Sony 2. Betty 9. Susan 3. Dawn 10. Teresa 4. Jen d. 11. Andrea 5. Jen T. 12. Charmaine 6. Lynda 13. Maureen 7. Shannan

We've hidden a little mystery prize on one of today's hop spots, so be sure to leave a little comment love as you hop around for a chance to win!
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, May 5
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve

And since it's a new month, that means we've got a new Stamp of the Month to reveal!
In May we're featuring the sentiment set, Dare to Be. With 5 uplifting and encouraging sentiments, this set is perfect for graduation, congratulations or just a little pick me up. Or pair it with the To the Moon, Chicks Rule or Lucky Ducky sets for perfect little love notes to tuck into a lunchbox.
And at 40% off during the month of May, Dare to Be is a pretty big deal!

I have used Dare To Be, Just For You, and Bloom and Grow for my little note card set.  I also used the Cut Above Verve Dies; Charming Oval Die and  Floral Circles Dies.   Enjoy the hop!

Catered Crop Challenge-recipe/FTR11..polka dots, die cuts, just a note
Friday MashUP-punches/dies
Kraftin Kimmie-flowers
Sketchbook Saturday-sketch
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Stamps:  Bloom and Grow, Dare to Be, and Just For You(Verve)
Paper:  Black, Very Vanilla(SU), and Websters Pages Designer Paper
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressing Ink)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Verve Dies Charming Oval, and Floral Circles Dies, Bakers Twine, Pearls, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Sneak Peek-Mini Scalloped Tag Notecards

Good morning, the day has finally arrived....yippie...tonight you will be able to see all the new Verve being released and place your order!  I made a set of mini notecards using the scalloped stamp and the snowflake from the Glad Tidings set.  Below is how I stamped the snowflake inside the tag without getting it outside the lines.  I did this same thing in the card I peeked here.     Next on the stop is the super talented Sankari be sure to show her and all the divas some luv...each day Julee will be giving away the set being peeked to one random commenter!  The cut-off for the comments is Friday at 7 pm Eastern.  Winners will be announced at the Release Party Friday tonight!  Can't wait to see you at the party.

                         Here are the images stamped and the centers cut out.

 Here is the cut out placed over another image of the tag and then you can stamp the image of your choice off to the side anywhere on the tag.
1. Laurie
2. Charmaine
3. Lynda
4. Mercy
5. Amy
6. Shannan
7. Michelle
8. Jackie
9. Teresa: ME
10. Sankari 
11. Tosh
12. Amber
13. Jen d
14. Andrea: Guest Diva
15. Julee
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Stamps: Glad Tidings and Sweet Scallop Tag Stamp (Verve)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Vanilla, Deck The Halls Designer Paper(SU)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories: May Arts Burlap String, SU Scalloped Border Punch, Sponging, Pearls, and 3D Foam Squares

Love Notes

I created these little cards for today's FS155, Karen. Her gallery is amazing, if you have not seen her work you should check it out. I only hope I have done her beauty here justice. I am reaching for the stamp set Love's Flower from Verve every time I go to stamp, it is so sweet. These little flowers make my heart pitter patter...lol. I colored, cut them out, added pearls, and SU dazzling diamonds. They are so cute, I also used the new SU Sending Love designer paper. This is also for the Crazy 4 Challenge, C4C21; to use pink. I hope you have a wonderful evening!
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Stamp: Verve Love's Flower and Accent Notes
Paper: Bazzil and SU Sending Love Designer Paper
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa and Copics
Accessories: Janome, Ribbon, Pearls, Nesting Labels, SU Dazzling Diamonds, SU Border Punch, and Glue Dots

Spring Note Card Set

I was determined to get all of these challenges in...lol....I settled on a Note Card Set. I wanted to use the colors from The Color Throwdown #76, melon, so safron, and old olive. I adore these fun spring colors together. I was also so inspired by Kristin's note card set shown here. I used several sketches Taylor's Sketch Challenge, TESC98 from last Friday. Card Patterns Sketch #47, Stamps and Smiles Sketch, SASSC49, and Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL75. I also used today's IC216 to help me complete my note card set. I chose the pillow shown here, that's when I reached for the round puffy flowers from the Verve set Budding Blossoms. I used several punches, buttons, silver beads, stitching and a glitter pen to accent each note card. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, all of this cold weather has given me cabin fever. I am ready for the sunshine....enjoy!
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Stamps: Verve Budding Blossoms, Filigree Fantasy, Fluttering By, and Accent Notes
Paper: Bazzil Avalanche, SU Melon Mambo, So Safron, Old Olive ,and Various Designer Papers
Ink: SU Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and So Safron
Accessories: Janome, Nesting labels, Ribbon, Buttons, Linen Thread, Silver beads, SU Punches, Glitter Pen, Distressing Tool, Sponging, and Glue Dots

Wonderful Wishes

I created this cute set for Amber's Viva La Verve Challenge VLVSEP02 to make a tiny card or set of cards. I used an all time favorite set from Verve called Petals & Stems, I paired it with the Wonderful Wishes set. I am not sure if you have taken advantage of the 10% discount Julee is offering, but it ends tomorrow. Just use TeresaRocks in the coupon code at checkout to receive your discount, easy peasy.

I used a set of older note cards from SU, I am not sure if you can even buy them now. I also used Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge. I used white and olive instead of vanilla and celery. I luv this color combo, it reminds me of a spring wedding. This is also for today's CAS31 to make something pop, I raised the flower bloom and the sentiment. i hope you like my tiny note cards set, it makes a perfect gift tied with some ribbon, enjoy!

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Stamps: Verve Petals & Stems and Wonderful Wishes

Paper: SU Note Cards, Prism Kraft, and SU Mambo DP

Ink: SU Old Olive and Melon Mambo

Accessories: Ribbon, Bling, SU Circle Punches, CB, Buttons, SU Corduroy Buttons, Twine, and Glue Dots