Mojo Monday/MOJO314-Hello

Good morning, it is time for the Mojo Monday sketch, I had such fun with this one. I played along with The Ribbon Reel, I adore the inspiration photo...such gorgeous fall colors! Did you notice my new blog header and the icons? Although we are still tweaking it, I am so very happy with how it turned out....luv it! Are you wondering where I got them? I know you are, well I found this amazing gal named Jacy; she is so reasonably priced and a doll to work with. You can get yours here, tell her I sent you! Hope your day is awesome.....enjoy!

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO314

The Ribbon Reel: flowers, sheet music, and ribbon

Viva la Verve/VLVAUG2013-Thank You

Happy Friday peeps! I am sharing my take on this week Viva la Verve sketch that was created by Sarah...sweet sketch! I have also used the fun inspiration photo from The Ribbon Real, I luv those chevrons in black with the mix of flowers, gorgeous! I have used the thank you Verve sentiment from the set Words Cannot Express. I also used the fun Cut Above Verve Classy Label Die, luv this shape! Hope your day is awesome and you will take time to play along with this weeks Viva la Verve and also the Verve Diva Dare. There is always great Verve Stamps to be won...enjoy!

Stamps: Words Cannot Express(Verve)

Paper: White card Stock and Misc Designer Papers

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

Accessories: A Cut Above Classy Label Die by Verve, SU Border Die, SU Square Punch, Seam Binding, Burlap String, Button, Doily, Tim Holtz Cards, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Butterfly  Glitter, Sequin, Pearl, Best Glue Ever, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK33

Ribbon Reel: chevrons and flowers/#59

Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVAUG2013

New Mercies

Happy Friday, I am sharing a card a put together fusing the awesome sketch that Andrea created for today's Viva la Verve.  I also wanted to use one of my many pre-printed cards, I am in luv with these...*grin*...I purchased them from the amazing Creative Visions Etsy shop.  I adore her tags/cards and Marianne is a doll to work with!  I have used the Verve stamp set New Mercies, a very uplifting set.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend...enjoy!

“Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent”
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Stamps: New Mercies(Verve)
Paper: Sea Salt(Bazzil) and Websters Pages Designer Paper
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: Spellbinders Nesties Labels Four, Seam Binding, PinkPaislee Tickets, Janome Dewing Machine, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Ribbon Reel: colors, flowers, ribbon/#51
Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVAPR2013
Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes/#76

February 2013 Diva Inspiration Hop

Welcome to our FebruaryDiva Inspirations Hop!  Today the Divas are dusting off some Verve favorites and putting on our monthly hop to inspire you with a fresh new spin on the stamps in our stash! So grab a drink and hop along as we share a little Verve with you! There's a great little prize involved, too! A random commenter on one of the hops will win a $30 gift certificate to VERVE, so be sure to leave a little love in the comment section as you hop about! You can find out all the prize details over on the Verve Blog today.  I am the last stop on the hop, you should treat yourself to some Verve Stamps; check out the sale page...woohoo! 1. Julee 8. Andrea 2. Betty 9. Charmaine 3. Jen 10. Janelle 4. Sankari 11. Laurie 5. Sony 12. Maureen 6. Susan 13. Teresa 7. Amber I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets. ~David Herbert Lawrence Sketchy Friday: sketch/#5 The Ribbon Reel: yellow, pink, ribbon, lace, twine, and flowers/#46

Viva la Verve God is Our Refuge

Hello friends, it is Friday...woohoo!  It is time for the Viva la Verve sketch, it is designed by diva Janelle...I adore this sweet little sketch!  I have used my favorite colors"green" paired with black, so gorgeous!  I had so much fun adding some of my favorite embellies, burlap string, glitter, mini clip, seam binding ribbon, and a gemstone....sweet!  I have used the Verve Plain Jane Psalm 46:1, a great scripture verse for those tough times in our life.  It is a scripture that gives me such encouragement and it reassures me of God's great love for us!  Have a wonderful weekend...enjoy!   

Stamps:  Plain Jane Psalm 46:1(Verve)
Paper:  Black Card Stock, World Traveler Designer Paper(Teresa Collins)
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Postage Stamp Nesties, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Gemstone, Distressing Tool, Janoem Sewing Machine, SU Mini Clip, Tim Holtz Glitter, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Ribbon Reel: crocheted lace, button, ribbon/#41
Viva la Verve:  sketch/VLVNOV2012
Word Art Wednesday:  anything goes; scripture, faith believing, encouragement/#54

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

Verve and World Card Making Day

Welcome to the World Card Making Day edition of the Verve Diva Inspirations Hop!  Along the hop this month we're debuting FIVE brand new plain janes that just hit the store today, so grab a drink and hop along to see a fresh mix of old and new Verve and maybe even win a prize! You can find out all the prize details and see the full reveal of the new plain janes over on the Verve Blog today.
It wouldn't be World Card Making Day unless I played along in a couple of challenges, now would it?  My world card making day card is not want I would like for it to be.  I have been working a lot and I went away for the weekend;  I felt very rushed, so I did not meet my standards on today's card...lol.  I adore the new stamps that Julee released for World Card making Day, so sweet.  I have used the adorable scroll pattern at the bottom and one of the sentiment stamps.  Be sure to check out the new release at the Verve Store. 

	1. Betty	9. Andrea
	2. Jen T.	10. Charmaine
	3. Julee	11. Janelle
	4. Sankari	12. Laurie
	5. Sony	13. Maureen
	6. Susan	14. Teresa
	7. Amber	15. Tosha
	8. Amy

The Ribbon Reel:  damask delight
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC115 I Will Always Love You

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Good morning peeps, it is time for the Waltzingmosue sketch challenge, this sketch was so fun this week.  I used the inspiration photo/colors for my card.  I adore the sweet glittery heart, the Waltzingmouse heart image is stamped on there and then I covered it with the glitter.  The Waltzingmouse set is Florentine Flippery, a sweet set; I used the sentiment set Compact Sentiments.  I sprayed a bit of Mr. Huey's on the black circles, tied a seam binding bow, and added a sweet black button.  I hope you have a wonderful  weekend....enjoy!  

Ribbon Reel: inspiration photo, colors/#36
Waltzingmouse: Sketch/WMSC115

One Day At A Time

Hello friends, we are back from our vacation and I have to tell ya, I was itching to start creating.  I do luv our time away and try not to answer emails or do any business unless it is an emergency, so when I return I am fresh and ready to go!  I am sharing a card I designed to play along with some fun challenges, I wanted to use the sketch from Sketchbook Saturday(even though I missed the deadline)I adore Chupa's sketches!  I also wanted to share with you another one of the Plain Janes that was released by Verve; I hope you have picked yours up and if not head over and check out the new release and the SALE!  I also wanted to share the gorgeous lace, if you have not checked it out, head over to the Funkie Junkie Boutique and get your today.  I hope you have a great week, I will be sharing lots of creations this week on my blog, so be sure to check back..enjoy!  

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Stamps:  One Day Plain Jane(Verve)

Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and London Market Designer Paper(PinkPaislee)

Ink:  Coffee(Ranger Archival Ink)

Accessories:  Tim Holtz Die, Lace, Burlap String, Janome Sewing Machine, Cardboard, Crimper, Heart Die, Bird Die, Button, Flower, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

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Ribbon Reel: coral, green, blue/die cut, punches/ribbon, flower #29
Simon Says Stamp:  texture
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/#62

It's Going To Be OK

Hello peeps, I am sharing another card I made to play along with a couple of challenges.  I am playing along with the fun and fabulous Friday MashUP, one of my favorites.  Also, I am playing along with Word Art Wednesday.  This weeks scripture is speaking of trust, in today's world we need to trust the Lord for all things; I pray you put your trust in Him!  I am also sharing with you all the AMAZING lace from The Funkie Junkie Boutique, this lace is by far the most gorgeous stuff...wow...I hope you head over and pick yours up now...I am addicted...lol.  I hope you are having a fabulous long weekend....make the most of the family times....enjoy! 
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Card Makin Mamas:  feeling punchy
Party Time Tuesdays:  shabby/chic
Friday MashUP:  sketch
Word Art Wednesday: trust/Psalm 62:8

LIl' Inker March Release Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to day three of the Lil' Inker March release hop....be sure to check out all the posts this week and comment; you could win a gift certificate to the Lil' Inker Store.  WE are spot lighting today the set called Funny Bunnies, this set is super adorable.  This little bunny makes me want to squeeze her, so cute.  I have used copics to color her, but I am still not very good with them.  I have played along with a couple of challenges; a new sketch challenge called Retro Sketches and The Ribbon Reel.  I have used stitching, distressing, lace trim,and the colored burlap string.  I luv this burlap sting, you can get yours here.  It comes on the sweet rustic clothes pins, total luv!  Be sure to visit the amazingly talented Debby she is the next stop on the hop.  The entire list is listed below, have a super day...enjoy! 

LID

Alicia

Jen C.

Emily

Teresa:  ME

Debby

Retro Sketches:  sketch/#3
Ribbon Reel:  inspiration photo/#24

 

Trust the Lord

I have played along with the Sketchbook Saturday sketch and The Ribbon Reel challenge, to use blue, kraft, white, red, and twine.  I have used a Verve scripture stamp, check out all the great Plain Janes; I have used Proverbs 3:5 for my card today.  i have dies cut the flowers, added the leaves, distressing, and burlap twine tied in a bow.  I will be home this week painting and my dh is redoing a couple of our bathrooms, we will be busy.  I am super excited about the changes and of course my cabinet that he is building to spiff up my studio(it is really not a studio, but it is to me...*grin*).  Hope you have a great week, sharing this with you before I leave...."Love doesn't need to be perfect, it just needs to be true!"
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The Ribbon Reel:  kraft, blue, white, red, and burlap string/#22
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch

Lil' Inker Year End SALE

Hello, I am super excited to be sharing my card today, Lil' Inker is having a year end sale.....woohoo!  Be sure to head over to the Lil' Inker Blog and get all the fantastic details!  I have used the Fringe Flower Die to make the sweet loopy flower and the sentiment is from the set Sentiment Flag Set.  I have played along with a couple of challenges, I hope you will take time to shop at Lil' Inker to take advantage of the sale.  Be on the look out in January for a NEW release coming from Lil' Inker, you won't want to miss what Laura is sharing.....yippie!  My time off is nearing the end, I have so enjoyed be home from work during the Christmas season.  I hope you have a fun filled New Year weekend planned....enjoy!   
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Stamps:  Sentiment Flag Set(Lil' Inker)
Paper:  Black, White(SU), and Recollections Designer Paper
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Fringe Flower Die by Lil' Inker. Ribbon, Button, Burlap String, Doily Die, SU Leaf Die, Embossing Folder, Scor Tap, and Glue Dots
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Color Q:  colors/CQ117
Ribbon Reel:  inspiration photo/colors#43
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/SSC43

Viva la Verve-With Heartfelt Sympathy

Happy Black Friday peeps, I will be out shopping for a bit and then spending time with my dh's daughter and her family.  I hope you had a great day of eating and celebrating yesterday, we had a wonderful day!  I am sharing this weeks Viva la Verve sketch designed by the super talented Sankari.  i also want to share the Black Friday Sale going on at Verve, check out the link for all the great stamps on sale.  I have also played along with several other challenges.  I switched the circle(heart) to the other side and stamped my sentiment to the tag.  I added lots of sweet little details, some stitching, a piece of lace trim, stitching, designer paper to the sentiment tag, stick pins, and sponged/stained the doily.  I hope your weekend is full of great fun and you make lots of sweet memories...enjoy!  
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Stamps:  New Mercies(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and Lost & Found Two Rosy Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Flutterby and Jotted Heart Dies by Verve, Doily, Seam Binding Ribbon, Lace Trim, Janome, Button, Burlap String, Prima Flower, Stick Pin, SU Square Punch, Stickles, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Ribbon Reel:  colors and butterfly/#15
Shabby Tea Room:  photo inspiration...colors/#89
Viva la Verve:  sketch/VLVNOV2011

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Our Daily Bread Designs Stamping In Time Challenge

 I have the great pleasure of playing along with the gals at Our Daily Bread Stamping In Time Challenge this week.  You can see all the creations here.  Next in line is super talented Betty Wright.  I have created this using the new release stamp set from Our Daily Bread, the scripture sentiment is one I remind myself of a lot in life.  When the times are tuff, we always need to be glad and rejoice...it is not easy to do but it is something that will bring great peace. The bird image, is a pre printed card, I purchased them from this Etsy shop.  I have made the stars myself, I really enjoy making these...I used scrap cardboard and then cover with SU Crystal Effects and glitter...I added a pretty pink button to each one.  Be sure to check out the new stamps from Our Daily Bread, I am loving this months release and it is great timing for Christmas cards.  I hope you have a super day, I am a busy bee getting ready for a craft show that me and my creating bff's are doing this Saturday.  We do not do these normally but are looking forward to this Christmas show.  I want to leave you with a favorite scripture of mine, it is one that gives me so much hope...you can get it here!
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  Psalm 91:1
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Stamps:  Warm Wishes(ODBD)
Paper:  White(SU) and Websters Pages Designer paper
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressed Ink)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Nesties Labels Twenty Three, Ribbon, Cardboard, Su Crystal Effects, SU Glitter, Buttons, Burlap String, Janome, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Craft Your Passion:  bingo/#82...distress, ribbon, and bling
ODBD:  favorite scripture/SNTODBD47...I have lots!
Simon Says:  buttons
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/SSC35
Ribbon Reel:  photo and colors/#14...pink. turquoise and cream