Cozy Christmas Wishes

Good morning and happy Friday....my card today incorporates lots of challenges.  I am using Taylor's sketch, TESC131, one of the SCS Cling To challenges, to use pink, aqua, and olive.  I adore this sentiment it is by Stampendous.  I used Basicgrey Eskimo Kisses designer paper and the Tim Holtz On The Edge Die.  I am really liking all of the new Tim Holtz die and folders, check em out!  I will have other creations to share this weekend, we are headed on a motorcycle trip in the morning, it was 48 degrees here this morning...aaacccckkk...it is suppose to be a gorgeous day tomorrow after it warms up....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Christmas Retreat(Stampendous)
Paper:  Pink, Olive(SU) and Eskimo Kisses(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Olive(SU)
Accessories:  Snowflake Punch, Tim Holtz Die, Janome Sewing machine, Distressing Tool, Glitter, Square Nesties, Scalloped Square Nesties, 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 

Curatin Call Colors

 
I am so thrilled to be playing along as this months guest with the Curtain Call DT,  Stacey's challenge has been a favorite of mine for a very long time, so this is quite the honor.  I used one of the new SU hostess sets and the sentiment is Verve.  I used Websters Pages Designer Paper and EK Success Border Punches to pull my card together.  I used Taylor's Sketch, TESC123, fabulous sketch to go with these awesome colors!  Be sure to head over to Stacey's Blog and post your creation, I can't wait to see what you create!  have a fabulous day....enjoy!   

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 42 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.
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Stamps:  SU Hostess Set and Blessings(Verve)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, White(SU) and Websters Pages Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso and Pear Pizzazz(SU)
Accessories:  Distressing Tool, SU Die,  Janome, EK Success Border Punches, Nesties Labels Nine, SU Corner Rounder, PTI RIbbon, and 3D Foam Squares   

Happy Birthday

Good morning, excuse the messy looking blog, I have a new look coming.  I am not sure if I like this new template, I hope it grows on me.  I have a simple CAS to share today, using a sketch that is very similar so I am posting both.  The Clean  & Simple, FTL98 and for Taylor's Sketch, TESC120.
I used basicgrey scraps from the porcelain paper pad, the sentiment is from Verve's Big Wish Set.  I added embossing with the SU embossing folder and a big ole button tied with linen thread.  Super simple card, but I think the patterns and textures go nice together, don't you?  I hope you have a wonderful day....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Big Wish(Verve)
Paper:  Avalanche(Bazzil) and Porcelain Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Blush Blossom and Black(SU)
Accessories:  SU Corner Rounder, SU Square Punch, Button, Linen Thread, SU Embossing Folder, and Glue Dots 

Birthday Wishes!

Good morning, it is Saturday and I am headed to an early morning breakfast with a friend...I luv the mornings and firends!  I have created this card for my niece, today is her birthday.  Whenever I think of a her, I think fun bright colors; color makes me happy and so does she.  I stamped only the Verve sentiment from the set Big Wish and punched the butterflies.  I used the cute little book bag as my inspiration, today's IC239.  I also used Taylors' Sketch, TESC119.
I hope you have a family fun weekend planned, it is wonderful to celebrate our freedom with cookouts, parades, and fireworks.  It is a perfect time to give thanks to the men and woman in the service who protect us and our freedom....I am so very thankful.  So to all who serve and are serving I say "THANK YOU!"  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Big Wish(Verve)
Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, and Tangerine Tango(SU)
Ink:  Melon Mambo(SU)
Accessories:  SU Butterfly Die, Circle Punch, Scalloped Circle Punch, Gemstones, Janome, Ribbon, and 3D Foam Squares

Thanks!

If you are looking for the Verve Blog Hop scroll down one or click here.

Good day to you, I am showing casing today's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC65 with Verve stamps(new release stamps too, you gotta luv that).  I used the new set American Hero, this is a wonderful set of grateful sentiments and stars.  The sentiments in this set are very versatile.  I embossed the background with the stars embossing folder and then sponged it with SU night of navy ink.  I distressed the edges and stitched a crazy stitch above the clear gems.  I made a bow tie bow with the ribbon and then added a SU star brad.  I used Taylor's Sketch, TESC118.  Be sure to check out the other sweeties CIC over at the new Cupcake Inspiration Blog.  I can't wait to see what you create, have a fantastic summer day!  Enjoy.

New Sketch Challenge

I have a couple of cards to share tonight, I have played along with several challenges.  The first card is a new challenge from WaltzingMouse Sketch Challenge,WMSC1; I adore this cute square sketch.  I used Verve stamps(I only have one Waltzing Mouse set and it goes with the Nesting labels).  This is also my submission to Jenny's Wee Memories Challenge, WMC9; to uses punches.  I used a SU Square punch to make the flag on the end of my tag.  I also used SU Circle punches.  
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Stamps:  Becuase Of You and One Person (Verve)
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU), and October Afternoon Designer Paper
Ink:  Old Olive, Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Punches, SU Square Punch, Square Scalloped Nesties,  PTI Button, PTI Linen Thread, Pearl, Distresing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

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I created this for Taylors Sketch Challenge, TESC116 and for today's CAS70, to use a quote, verse, or sentiment as your focal point.  I also played along with Keesh's Color Challenge #26; to use kraft, gray, red, and white.  I used stamps from Unity.  I embossed the back panel, add some Melissa Frances trim and gemstones.  I hope you have a wonderful week!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Unity
Paper:  Kraft, Gray, Real Red(SU)
Ink:  Gray and Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Blossom Nesties, Circle Nesties, Gemstones, and 3D Foam Squares

Challenge Cards

I have two more cards to share today, I have a big request for cards at the moment.  I used Taylor's Sketch, TESC115, Sketch Girl, SG15, and Jen's SFYTT.
There is my new favorite stamp again that Ippity flower, I luv it.  The sentiment is Verve.  The bottom card is all Verve.  
Another short post, I am on a card making marathon..lol.  Enjoy!

Stamps:  Enjoy(Verve)  and Now & Always(Ippity) 
Paper:  Kraft, Blue Buyou, Vanilla(SU) and Thrift Store Designer Paper(October Afternoon) 
Ink:  Blue Buyou(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, PTI Button, Linen Thread, SU Circle Punches, Embossing Folder, Sponging, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares


Stamps:  Serenity(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Craft Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, PTI Button, Linen Thread, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Happy Mother's Day

Hello, I am bringing to you my creation for the last week as the guest for The Color Throwdown Challenge, CTD90.  I have so enjoyed bringing some fabulous colors to you this month with the CTD DT.  This weeks colors are so sweet together.  I hope that you can play along, I can't wait to see what you come up with.  I used Taylor's Sketch,TESC110.  I also used the OCC Challenge to use blossoms.  One more, it is also for Jenny's inspiration challenge #3, to use flowers.  You can read all about it at Wee Memories.  I really like being able to combine so many challenges, I wish I had the time to play all of them....I like spreading the luv....*grin*.  I used a pretty little flower from the new Verve release One Person.  I added stitching, some ribbon, and Melissa Frances trim.  I colored the flower added stickles, some pearls, and the Mother's Day tag.  I hope that you have  fabulous day.  Enjoy!

Be sure to check out The Color Throwdown DT's creations...

Bar

Broni

Danielle

LeAnne

Tammy

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Stamps:  One Person(Verve)
Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, White(SU),  Cottage Wall Designer Paper(SU), and Sugar Rush Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry and Pale Plum(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Square Punch, KaiserCraft Pearls, SU Ribbon, PTI Linen Thread, Button, Melissa Frances Trim, Stickles, and Glue Dots

Peace

Good day to you, I have two cards to share with very similar sketches; if you interpret things as I do...lol.  The first is using Taylors Sketch Challenge, TESC106 and the fabulous stamps set from KaiserCrafts called Peachy Keen.  I so luv this set, you should pick your up today for only $6.99...wow!  I also used the paper from Bella Blvd called Estate Sale.....this is some of my favorite paper and it's on sale....I am such a green/brown kinda girl..lol.  Speaking of sale, Hope Stamps Eternal is having a sweet sale, now through Wednesday March 31 take 15% off with the code STPAT and through Saturday April 10 take 25% off Bella Blvd and Imaginisce no code needed!  I stamped, cut out, and added stickles to the flower.  I also curled the ends just a bit to give it more depth.
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Stamps:  KaiserCraft Peachy Keen
Paper:  Bazzil French Vanilla, Prism Island Mist Med. B428-D, Bella Blvd Estate Sale
Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Tag, Button, Linen Thread, Stickles, EK Success Punch, PTI Impression Plates, PTI Gingham Die, and Glue Dots

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My second card is for today's CC264 to use so safron, bremuda bay, and gray...wow...these colors really stretched me...lol.  I used the Verve set Wonderful You, these are some of my favorite flowers.  This is also my first time playing along with the Unscripted Sketches, #48.
Have a great evening...enjoy!
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Stamps:  verve Beautiful You and SU Sentiment
Paper: Bazzil Avalanche, PTI Hawaiian Shores, My Mind's Eye Home Designer Paper
Ink: PTI Hawaiian Shores and Copics B01, BG13
Accessories: Janome, Ribbon, PTI Button, PTI LInen Thread, PTI Impression Plates, Stickles, Gemstones, and Glue Dots

Thinking Of You

For The Verve Blog Hop Click Here

Happy day, I have created this card today for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC49.  What an adorable cupcake, I am super excited to share new products with you from KaiserCrafts.  I adore there stamps, embellishments....soooo yummy, and of course there new papers...wow!  You have to head over to Hope Stamps Eternal and check them out.  There embellishments and stamps come in the adorable plastic cases that can be put into a ring binder, I luv the packaging!  I used the embellishment pack called Devonshire, the lace trim and row of pearls of from this pack.  The KaiserCraft Designer Paper is the main panel background paper.  I used the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder and the Fiskars Upper Crest Punch on the small red panel.  I also added a little Stickles to the birdies wings.  This is also my submission for today's FS161, Vera.  I chose her card here to case, check it out she has an amazing gallery. Taylor's Sketch Challenge, TESC103 and for The Color Throwdown Challenge #82.
  Be sure to link your creation to the Hope Stamps Eternal Blog, you never know who might show up and leave some luv on your blog.  To see all the sweeties creations, you can check each one out here.  Enjoy!

Colleen(Off This Week), Kelli, Kristin, Michelle, Piali

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Stamps:  KasierCraft Peachy Keen and Verve Accent Notes
Paper:  Bazzil French Silk,  Red, SU Night Quite Navy, and Kaiser Craft Devonshire Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Ruby Red, Old Olive, and Tim Holtzs Distressed Ink
Accessories:  Fiskars Upper Crest Punch,  Provo Craft Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, KaiserCraft Devonshire Lace Trim, Row of Pearls, Stickles

Hello

Good morning it is time for one of my favorite challenges, Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC47; you can see all of the sweeties creations and get yours in here. I used some fabulous goodies from Hope Stamps Eternal. This gorgeous designer paper is called Material Girl from Cosmo Cricket, it is darling! There are even buttons to go with the Cosmo Cricket dp, the big blue button is the middle is a Cosmo Cricket Material Girl Button. I punched a butterfly using the SU Butterfly punch and the added Zva Creative Pearls and Stickles. With today's cupcakes I had to add stitching...hehehe. I also added twill ribbon tied with those adorable tiny tags. This is for Taylor's Sketch Challenge, TESC101 and for today's FS159, I chose her card here. I hope you will play along with the CIC47, I luv to see your creation.....have a wonderful day! Enjoy.

Alice ~ Colleen ~ Kelli ~ Kristen ~ Michelle (out this week) ~ Patricia ~ Piali ~
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Stamps: Papertrey Ink Blooming Buttons Bits and SU Tiny Tags
Paper: Bazzil, Prism, and Cosmo Cricket Material Girl
Ink: SU Blue Bayou, Certainly Celery, and Soft Sky
Accessories: Janome, Ribbon, Cosmo Cricket Material Girl Button, Linen Thread, SU Butterfly Punch, SU Tiny Tags Punch, Stickles, Zva Creative Pearls, 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

Simply Black & White

Hope Stamps Eternal Design Team Call

Do you love to play with Paper, Ink, Stamps and embellishments? Do you have a blog that you update regularly? Do you want to be a part of a fun group of creative people? If the answer is yes, then this is the call for you!

We are looking for bloggers who update regularly and can show our product

in a good light. Does this mean you have to be the best stamper in the industry??? Absolutely Not! What is does mean is that applicants need

to be willing to link all HSE product on all projects they blog, if we carry it,

we expect a link…in exchange you will receive an ongoing 25%

discount and free products throughout your term

What you will receive ~

1. 25% off ALL purchases at Hope Stamps Eternal.

2. Free product throughout your term.

3. A $25 Welcome Credit to the store

4. Camaraderie and a good time!!

What we require of you ~

1. Participate in the weekly Sunday Challenge (Cupcake Inspiration Challenge)

2. Use product carried by Hope Stamps Eternal as often as possible,

linked to the product or category each time.

3. A minimum of 6 projects a month should feature Hope Stamps

Eternal product, this can include the Sunday Challenge and

any Blog Hops or Spotlights we schedule

4. Special Spotlights and Blog Hops may be scheduled,

the timing will be worked out among the entire group

Term ~

Design team term ~ Feb 1^st, 2010 to July 31^st, 2010

What do you need to do now? Simple email Rachel links to 2-3 of your favorite projects tohopestampseternal@hotmail.com (please make sure you send Direct links to your Project, not a general blog link!) Submissions will accepted thru Jan 15th and the Design Team Members chosen will be notified by Jan 20th

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I sure hope that you check out the above design team call, Rachel is a doll to work with and the cupcakes she brings are so fun and wonderful to work with. Be sure to read all the guidelines and get your best creation submitted!

I created this for today's IC213, I chose the necklace here. I used Verve stamps Budding Blossoms, Enjoy, and Forever In Our Hearts. I simply stamped the images, added SU dazzling diamonds to the flower and added ribbon. The designer paper is called Night & Day from SU. This is also for Taylor's Sketch TESC96.
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Stamps: Verve Budding Blossoms, Enjoy, Forever In Our Hearts
Paper: SU Basic Gray, Black, and SU Night & Day Designer Paper
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Ribbon, Red Gemstones, SU Dazzling Diamonds, Corner Rounder, and Glue Dots