Verve Plain Janes

I have a couple of cards to share, playing along with some of my favorite challenges.  I also want to tell ya that Verve will be having another release on October 8....woohoo...you know you luv some new Verve!  I used Verve Plain Janes on both of these cards.  The card is using the SC300 sketch, OCC colors, and I was inspired by the beautiful photo piece that Sharon uses to get your mojo flowing, ssnotime158.  I am super busy gearing up for the Verve release, but I do hope to be around this weekend to share some creations with you!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Kind Words and Psalm 121:1-2(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate, Not Quite Navy, and White(SU)
Ink:   Blue Bayou and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Scrungie Ribbon, Nesties, Janome, Spritz, SU Filigree Brad, and 3D Foam Squares 

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For this card I used the gorgeous color combo from The Color Throwdown Blog...I do luv these colors together!  These colors did not turn out as gorgeous as it is in my head....lol.....I will be using these again.  I also was able to play along with the Monday Lunchtime Sketch;TSSC141.  I hope you will join me in playing along with these great challenges, it is nothing better to get your mojo going than a good challenge!  Enjoy.

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Stamps:  Just For You and Psalm 37:4(Verve)

Paper:  Old Olive and Very Vanilla(SU)

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Circle Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares

Skipping Stones Stamps/Sketch-Autumn Wishes

This is for this weeks Skipping Stones sketch, SSD44; I used the pumpkin from the Skipping Stones set Happy Halloweenie.  Be sure to check out the Skipping Stones stamp sets, they are fun and fabulous!  I paper pieced the pumpkin and the banner with Cosmo Cricket Wanted designer paper.  The Autumn Wishes sentiment is computer generated.  This is rather simple, I added embossing, scrungie ribbon, and a ric rac piece of designer paper.  Be sure to head over to the Skipping Stones Blog and check out the other DT's amazing cards.  I hope you have super day...enjoy!

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Stamps:  Happy Halloweenie(Skipping Stones Desig) 
Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Wanted Designer Paper(Cosmo Cricket) 
Ink:  Computer Ink
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Ric Rac Die, Hemp Twine, and 3D Foam Squares

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 

Cool Caribbean + Peach Parfait = Shabby

This is for the Card Patterns Sketch #78,Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime154.  The inspiration piece has more of the clean lines, but this is what is the after math of my creative thinking....lol. ..sometimes my creations do not end up the way I first envision.  Does this happen to you?  I used another Verve Plain Jane Proverbs 3:5 and a little swirly stamp from Artful Elegance.  I embossed, stitched, added trim and dyed ribbon.  The beautiful flower is from my awesome birthday stash, it is a Prima.  Be sure to hop around my blog I have added several posts today....have a super splendid weekend....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Plain Jane Proverbs 3:5 and Artful Elegance(Verve)
Paper:  Cool Caribbean, Very Vanilla (SU), and In Color Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Black and Cool Caribbean(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Trim, Nesties, Dyed Ribbon, Sponging, Prima Flower, and 3D Foam Squares

Hope

 Good morning, I used today's Free 4 All, F4A25, to make a thinking of you/get well.  I am always in need of these types of cards, I send cards all the time.  I can't keep many in my stash because I send them as I make them, that is the true joy of creating!  I also used the sketch from last weeks CCEE1031. I have had it saved it hopes of using it, luv this long and skinny sketch.  I also played along with Sharon and the Stamp Simply DT; ssnotime152 to use ribbon scraps.  By scrunching the ribbon this way you can use of pieces of scraps, luv that!  I also used scrap pieces of designer paper for this one, everything is scraps but the card base.  Tomorrow is the long awaited Verve sneak peek day...yippie....you will be amazed by the Verve divas creations.  Be sure to check the Verve Blog in the morning 7:00 am EST to get all the details!  Have a wonderful Friday and make the most of the weekend; it's the best part of the week!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Plain Jane Psalm 31:24(Verve)
Paper:  Embossed Paper(Cordinations), Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Bermuda bay and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, SU Circle Punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Ribbon, Janome, EK Success Border Punch, Scor Tape, and 3D Foam Squares

Friend, Spread You Wings And Fly

I have two cards to share tonight, I am trying to get some cards together for a friend who needs cards for a fund raiser.  I used today's sketch SC287 with Sharon's stamp simply challenge, ssnotime145 to use yellow and gray.  I also added a pop of black by adding the large ric rac.  I used the PTI set Flutterby Friend with October Afternoon designer paper. 
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Stamps:  Flutterby Friend(PTI)
Paper:  Going Gray, White(SU) and Thift Store(October Afternoon Designer Paper)
Ink:  Going Gray, Crushed Curry, Black(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Gemstones, Ric Rac, Embossing Folder, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

For the second card I used the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL96 and The Color Throwdown colors, CTD99.  Speaking of the Color Throwdown, next week is CTD100 and the gals over there have an awesome challenge scheduled.....there is going to be a blog hop and lots of prizes along the way.  You do not want to miss it!  I  hope to see ya there, I have the great pleasure of participating in the hop with the DT, I look forward to seeing you along the way.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Beautiful Kindness and  Bountiful Backgrounds(Verve)
Paper:  Hawaiin Skores( PTI), Very Vanilla(SU), and Mud Pie(Bazzil)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip(SU)
Accessories:  Martha Stewart Ribbon, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, SU Butterfly Embosslit, KaiserCraft Pearl, and 3D Foam Squares

Seeing Stars-Ready Set Stamp Verve Challenge

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I have a couple of Father's Day cards to share, the first is using Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, it is a sketch this week, ssnotime144 and for the Color Cue color challenge.  I had forgotten where I found the Color Cue challenge, but I found it today...yeah!  I saved it in my side bar with all the other daily challenges.  I used the Verve stamp Seeing Stars, Julee has posted the new Ready Set Stamp Challenge using this set Seeing Stars, you could win a $30 gift certificate from the Verve store...wow!  That is a challenge worth taking, don't ya think?
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Stamps:  Seeing Stars and Dad's Day(Verve)
Paper:  Bazzil, Hawaiian Shores(PTI), Old Olive, Tangerine Tango(SU), and Bella Blvd Designer Paper
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango(SU), and Hawaiian Shores(PTI)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Janome, Silver Star Brad, SU Stars Die, and 3D Foam Squares

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My second card is for the Curtain Call Color Challenge Act34 and for Everything But The Kitchen Sink Challenge, EBTKS17;  it is a sketch.  This sketch was perfect for the simple Father's Day card I needed for my Father in law.  It had been a long time since I played along with the kitchen sink gals, if you have time check out their fun challenges!   I adore these colors together, I kept it simple but added textured by embossing and distressing.  The sentiment is from the Verve set Dad's Day.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned, dh and are going to take our first motorcycle ride of the year.  Since he has had his surgery he has not felt like riding, we will have a nice relaxing day on the bike, stopping for lunch and shopping if the mood hits....hehehe.  Enjoy your weekend!
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Stamps:  Dad's Day(Verve)
Paper:  Dusty Durango, Kraft, Rich Razzleberry, White(SU)
Ink:  Dusty Durango(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folders, Distressing Tools, SU Corduroy Brads, and 3D Foam Squares

We The People say, Thank You!

Happy Friday, wow I have so waited for this long weekend.  I am so happy to bringing you my final creation has a guest with Sharon at No Time To Stamp.  I have had a wonderful time creating side by side with the talented women on her team....thank you!  This weeks challenge, ssnotime141, you are to create something using the colors from your countries flag, of course mine is the great ole USA!  I do not have any stamping on this card, I wanted to make a card to thank all the men and women who have served our country in the military, for that I am grateful!  I created the "We The People say, Thank You" sentiment on my computer using WORD.  I added a glass glitter star, I purchased the glass glitter on ETSY from this fabulous shop.  I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, MTSC75.  Have a wonderful weekend...don't forget to say thank you to a service man or women or both!  Enjoy.
Sharon Johnson:  No Time To Stamp

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat.

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color  
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Data Dig: Glass Glitter Find on ETSY-Glitter Your World   

Stamps:  None/Computer Generated Sentiment
Paper:  Real Red and White(SU), Prism, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Computer Ink
Accessories:  EK Success Notebook Punch, Glass Glitter, Nesties, SU Square Punch, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Victory Is Possible

Happy Friday to you!  I am sharing my card for Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime140.  Sharon has challenged us to a creation that is askew.  I hope you check out the other DT gals creation, there creations are sure to please.  I used the sketch from Unscripted Sketches, #55.  and the colors from Stacey's Curtain Call Act 30 Challenge.  These colors are awesome together.  I used the stamp set Believe from Verve, I adore this set and do not use it often enough.  If you have it get it out and create something!   
Sharon Johnson: No Time To Stamp

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat.

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

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Stamps:  Believe(Verve)
Paper:  Black, Kraft(SU), Tutu Pink(Bazzil), and Sweet Pea Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Dazzling Diamonds, SU Die, PTI Ribbon, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, and Glue Dots

Hope

I am thrilled that it is Friday, this has been a very busy week.  My card today is for Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime139; is a sketch brought to us by the fabulous Jen.  I have enjoyed playing with these fabulous designers, be sure to check out there creations and show some luv!  I needed another sympathy card, it is hard for me to keep a stash of sympathy cards on hand; it seems as if I am always needing one.   I used the Verve set Forever In Our Hearts. I really like the pop of black with these patterns and colors.  Dh and would luv to ride the motorcycle,  but he is still not well enough yet.  We will ride later in the year,  we want to be sure he is well enough first.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend, it is suppose to be beautiful here in Virginia.  Enjoy!

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jennifer Buck: The Buck Stamps Here 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat.

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

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Stamps:  Forever In Our Hearts(Verve)    
Paper:  Sea Salt(Bazzil), Balck(SU), and Desigenr Papers
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Copics R02, and R17
Accessories:  Janome, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, SU Ribbon, Pearl,Heart Embellishment, and Glue Dots

Thinking Of You-Fabric Flower

Happy Friday, to you....do you have a big weekend planned?  Whether you are going all out this weekend or taken it easy, I hope it is a good one!  I so look forward to the weekends and then one is no different....hehehe.  Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime137, is to use 3D flowers on your creation.  Those little babies sure are hot now, there are so many ways to add 3D flowers.  I want to share with you how I made my fabric flower for today's card.  I will add it to my list of "data digs".  I have not seen any like the on I made today, but hey that does not mean that it is not out there.  I cut the flower blossoms using the SU Bigz Flower Fold Die.  I cut four flower petals, I folded them over and glued them all together.  I then took a long piece of fabric about 1" wide and 20" long.  I started folding it in the center and rapping it all the way around.  Gluing it as I go so that is stays together. I then glued the center of the flower on top of the petals; I attached the sentiment tag and adhered to the card.  I used a SU stylist to curl the tag and give it a wave.
  This is also the my final week as the guest for Sketch Girl, I hope you will add the Sketch Girl Blog to your challenge list and play along.  You have a choice this week with the sketch, I chose squares.  I adore square cards, so this one was super fun.  I used Jenni Bowlin designer papers and added a tag and stitching.  Be sure to head over the the Sketch Girl Blog and check out the other gals creations.  Enjoy! 
Be sure to check out the fabulous 3D flower creations Sharon and the DT designed.
Sharon Johnson:  No Time To Stamp

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jennifer Buck: The Buck Stamps Here. 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat.

Tammy Hershberger: Stamp Happy.

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

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 My 3D Flower Made Easy


Stamps:  Blessings(Verve)
Paper:  Black, Kraft(SU), and Designer Paper(Jenni Bowlin)
Ink:  Jet Black(Stazon)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Square Punch, Fabric, Glue, Stylist, and Glue Dots

The Glory

 

Good morning, I am so thrilled to be bringing to you a super fun creation for Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime136.  This week she is challenging us to a joy fold card, you can follow the tutorial written by Beate at SCS.  I must confess that this was my first attempt at a joy fold card and I really like the look....it is a fun way to send a card.  I do hope you will play along with us, the other DT's creations are always awesome.
This is also a sneak peek of a Plain Jane that will be released tonight at the Verve release party.  This set is Romans 8:18.
This is also my submission to the Scripture Challenge Word #7 Perfect.  What is more perfect than being revealed in His glory?  Wow, how wonderful that will be!  It is a lot going on but I do hope you will find time to make a joy fold card, that are sweet and such fun.  I hope you have a wonderful Friday, so happy for the the weekends!     

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

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Stamps: One Person and Romans 8:18 Plain Jane(Verve)
Paper: Black, Very Vanilla(SU), Blush Red Dark(Prism), and Estate Sale Designer Paper(Bella Blvd)
Ink: Jet Black(Stazon) and Copics E30, E31, and R37
Accessories: Janome, SU Ribbon, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Scor Pal, Illuminate Smooch, and Glue Dots

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Friday, I have created this card for Sharon's Stamp Simply, ssnotime135  It's a color challenge of purples and browns, there is a little inspiration photo to get your creative juices flowing.  I used the fabulous sketch from sketch girl again, I really liked it and was very happy with the way this one turned out.  I used the Verve set Because Of You, this is another favorite Verve set of mine.  I hope you can play along with us, check out the DT's fabulous creations.

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jennifer Buck: The Buck Stamps Here 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat

Tammy Hershberger: Stamp Happy (Tammy is taking a break this month)

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden (AJ is off and running today so can’t play - have fun, AJ)

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

Have a great day and and even better weekend.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Because Of You(Verve)
Paper:  French Vanilla and Mud Pie(Bazzil), Elegant Eggplant(SU), Koshi Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  SU Elegant Eggplant
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Old Book, SU Punch, Gemstone, Janome, EK Success Border Punch, SU Square Punch, and Glue Dots

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I also want to share my card I made for the Splitcoast Fan Club Theme of Vintage, CT0410 this is really hot now.  I also wanted to use the sketch that Mary Jo offers on Monday's, TSSC117.  I really did start with this sketch, I know it is not exactly, but hey I have always been one to tweak sketches..lol....even my own!  I played along with  Jenny in her first Wee Memories Challenge, WMC1; it is an inspiration..  When I saw the photo of the umbrella, boots, and flowers I knew I wanted to play along.  I wish I could play with every challenge, everyday but it is next to impossible, there are so many challenge blogs out there.  I do like the variety and it keeps us motivated and moving forward, so for that I say thank you! 
My card today, has no stamping, can you believe it?  I used a quote that I found on line and printed it in Word and I must say I luv it.  I sure would like to have it in rubbah...hehehe.  The umbrella card is a flash card by K & Company, they are so adorable.  I used an old piece of a book page for a tab and added a button.    I hope you are having sunshine in your world today!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  None
Paper:  Bazzil and SU Sweat Pea Designer Paper
Ink:  Computer Ink
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Old Book, K & Company Flash Cards, EK Success Notebook Border Punch, Nesties Labels Twelve, and Glue Dots

Congratulations

Happy Friday, aren't the weekends fabulous?  I know they are at our house, we are usually on the motorcycle by now.  DH is still recovering and won't be able to ride until the end of May, thanks to all for the prayers and well wishes to us during this time.  We are heading back to the hospital today to have his heart shocked, please pray everything goes well.  
I have for you Sharon's Stamp Simply challenge, to make a graduation/congratulations card.  If you do not need either you can make an end of the year/treat creation.  You can get all of the details from Sharon's Blog, ssnotime134.  This is also for Amber's Viva la Verve, VLVAPR2010 sketch with a living room inspiration photo.  I made a square card and rotated it to suit the sentiment.  I used the SU sentiment stamp from the set Well Scripted.  The stars are from the Verve set Polka Stars.
I finally got some of the oval nesties these are Labels Ten, super cute scallop shape on the ends.  I hope you can play along with us on both challenges, be sure to check out the DT's samples from Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, these gals are wonderful!

Sharon Johnson: No Time To Stamp?

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

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Stamps:  SU Well Scripted and Verve Polka Stars
Paper:  Bazzil French Vanilla, Tutu Pink, and My Minds' Eye Quite Contrary
Ink:  SU Melon Mambo and Certainly Celery
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Nesties Labels Ten, Stickles, and Glue Dots