Stacey's Jewelry Color Challenge-Cameo Coral Chip #22

I created this card for Stacey's Jewelry Challenge #22, I used my new SU Daisies Flower #2 to cut out the flowers and layered them, I also sponged them with chocolate chip ink. I used three different punches to layer the sentiment, it is SU. The adorable dragonfly is from

Sweet N' Sassy Stamps and it is from the set called Pond Pals, you got to check out this adorable set it has the cutest pond friends and sentiments, I luv this set! I also want to share something else I discovered, I luv the concept of the Build a Brad from SU. But, I also must say that I do not like the little clear thingy they give you to put on top of your brad to give the finished look. It will not stay on and if you try to glue or push it on it loses it shiny finish and will get your thumb print on the clear thing. I have been adding SU's crystal effects on top of the brad instead of the clear thing and I really like the shiny look it gives. You won't have to worry about it falling off. I hope you enjoy your Friday and try the SU crystal effects on the Build a Brad

Two Hearts

I created this for the OCC challenge to use at least two hearts on your card. I used the stamp set Warm Up from Sweet N' Sassy Stamps. This set has so many fabulous stamps for the coffee luver...I luv it! I stamped in chocolate chip, colored the mugs with pumpkin pie, and added the hearts to the center of the mugs. The hearts are popped up on pop dots. I added hero Arts orange gemstone bling to the scalloped bottom, I also added some brads from American Crafts called chestnut. I added chocolate ribbon tied to the side and I also stamped three mugs accross the bottom on the inside. I hope you enjoy a cup of joe today!

SNSS Monday DT Challenge #12

I created this card for the Monday Challenge from the Sweet N' Sassy Blog. The sketch is from Card Positioning Systems or CPS. SNSS is sponsoring this weeks challenge, there is a chance to win a giveaway, load your card to PCP or SCS and use the keyword SNSMC12. I flipped the sketch to suit my little birdies...I used the stamp set Cozy Feathered Friends from SNSS, it is sooo adorable. I colored the little birds with my copic and SU markers, I tore the white cs and added glitter for snow...speaking of snow it is snowing as I type here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA....I am so happy! *~* I added checkered black ribbon and the big black brad to hold the tag. It is Proverbs 17:17 and it is called Love Of A Friend I hope you enjoy my card, check out all the links and play along you might win!

Mojo72 Never Live Without You

Good mojo Monday morning everyone.....don't ya luv Mondays...I do, it's mojo time. I used some of our favorite colors, baja breeze and chocolate chip..yummy! I also used the SU baja and chocolate felt flowers, the new big eyelet; isn't it pretty? I used baja breeze dp, the SU scalloped punch. The tiny brad in the center of the flower is American Crafts, it's called powder and matches the baja perfectly. The verse is Verve, I luv this one it's from Winnie the Pooh from the Beautiful You set. My card is pretty simple, check out the other Mojo makers creations at the Mojo Monday Blog and play along. It's the first Monday of the month so there is a contest involved and you could win free Verve...wow!

FS104 Congratulations Bev

I am in luv again...hehehe....this is the new Flower Daisies#2 bigz die from SU. I luv this, I ran it through the CB and then layered all of the flowers together added a build-a-brad with crystal effects over top. I added black ribbon, and stamped the little "hi" and then layered with one of the centers of the flowers. I also sponged the flower on the inside of the card, I used the part left over after running it through the CB. This is for todays FS104, Bev congratulations Bev! I chose this card of hers, I do not have any of those little girls, I was inspired by the shape and the flowers. I hope you enjoy my new found luv...hehehe.....tomorrow is Mojo Monday, don't forget to stop in and see the card I made and check out the Mojo Monday Blog to see all the mojo makers creations!

Verve Project Parade-Kid At Heart

I created this Valentine Memory game for the Verve Project Parade-Kid At Heart, you gotta go check it out and play along you could win $25.00 in Verve bucks. I luvd Bethany's creation, the Memory Game . I used mainly Verve stamps and the SU heart punch, to make my twelve pairs of matching 2"x 3" cards and the little storage box. I had to change the demensions on my box because I used a very heavy cardstock to glue my panels onto. I hope this brings back enjoyable memories!

Thinking Of You

I created this for todays IC165

and for Amber's Viva-la-Verve sketch with a twist, the twist this week is embossing. You can learn more here about her challenge VLVFEB01. I used a Hero Arts stamp, heat embossed the main image, I ran the white piece of cs through the CB, I added gemstone brads, a dew drop to the center of the flower and stamped the small Verve hearts, cut them out and raised with pop dots. The green is wild wasabi. Enjoy your Saturday!

Trying To Keep It Clean & Simple

I had a very hard time keeping my card clean and simple for the LSC205. What I find so funny about not being able to keep it CAS, is that I do not like clutter around my house or surrendings. I have been called by many as "neat". But, when I am making cards I like more most of the time over less, I do luv less but I can't seem to make CAS cards. Now to the card, this fabulous Bella came from Karolyn check out her wonderful blog and show some luv! I colored my Bella and ran her through the top die, layered her on riding hood red cs, and then punched out the sentiment. I wanted to add so much more. Enjoy your weekend! It is SuperBowl weekend, great football(I luv football) and food(I luv food, too..hehehe)....yeah!

Joy For Mourning*~*2 Cards In One

I created this card for todays sketch at SCS, go to SC213 to see all the creations. I have been designing the insides of my cards lately and I luv it, but I saw this card created by Michelle Woerner and about fell out the chair.....I luv how the inside looks like a card in itself....WOW! The completion time for one card just got longer....lol....I do think it is worth it though. You might want to send cards like this to people you know will appreciate it. I have made this card for a friend, her daughter died. It was a tragic death...I hope to bring a small amount of comfort to her. I used chocolate chip, baja breeze, white, and baja dp. I used chocolate chip ribbon, dew drops, and did some sponging on the cuttlebug embossing flowers. The stamps are Verve. I hope you enjoy this and try a 2 cards in one creation!

2 Fun Things To Share

I received this fun fabulous award from my super duper good friend who happens to be my demo Deb, check out her gallery and show some love! I am to tell seven of my favorite things. I am going to share fun things.....not in any order....

1. giving to others

2. Boxer puppies are a favorite

3. pizza

4. stamping time; especially with friends...hey Deb(wink)

5. a motorcycle ride on a beautiful sunny day

6. spending time with friends

7. new pjs and clean sheets especially in the summer with the windows open.

I need to nominate seven others...I will do that in a minute. I have been challenged to another "fun" challenge. Kristin challenged me to this: Go to where you store your photos on your computer. Go to the SIXTH folder and pick the SIXTH photo. Post that photo on your blog along with a SHORT story about it. Tag SIX people and leave a comment on their blog or email them letting them know you chose them. Well, this is my photo...this was taken this past July 4 at The Frontier Culture Museum, it is only one mile from our house. We have never visited there; it is free of charge on the 4th of July, so dh and I spent the day enjoying other cultures. So here are the gals I am challenging...I have chose eight.

1. Deb

2. Lisa

3. Janet

4. Angie

5. Sarah C.

6. Kristin

7. Stacey

8. Sarah W.

Can't wait to see everyones picture...enjoy, my friends!

Friend To Friend

I created this quick card for several challenges, trying to get them all in...todays CC203 to use baja breeze, pacific point, and garden green(I used wild wasabi). It is the OCCC sketch, I tweaked it a bit. Lastly, it is for the Sweet N' Sassy Monday DT challenge keyword SNSMC11 , to use hearts on your project. I used baja breeze dp, layered with baja breeze ribbon. The hearts are from the SU Love You Much set and then punched out with the SU heart punch. The adorable birdhouse and birdie is SNSS, it is awesome...luvin this set....it is called Doodle Birds...you gotta check it out! I added the sentiment as a tag, it is from the SU Love You Much set. Enjoy your day!

Blogger Groups #3 and #7

Hey girls....I have a gift for all of you....I was given this award by Lisa, her blog is Kind Creations, don't ya luv her blog name...and her work...wowzers..it is fabulous...visit her and show some luv! I try to visit all of your blogs and have been very inspired, so I want you all to have this award...enjoy and pass it on! I do hope that I can live up to this award!

Here is what it means “This award is given to a blog that invests and believes in PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind of bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers!”The rule of the award is to now pass it on to another 8 people who demonstrate this spirit.”

Mojo71 O Lord, My Strength

Good mojo Monday morning everyone! Well, I luv todays sketch, it is perfect with my favorite invention...lol.. the top die. I used Verve stamps, both the flower and the scripture are in the same set called Meditations...hows that for getting your moneys worth. I used a deep Bazzil chocolate cs, vanilla cs, and American Crafts dp #34176. I ran the smaller side piece through the CB textile texture folder and sponged with Tim Holtz vintage photo distressing ink and chocolate chip ink. I double stamped the flowers, cut them out, added five small diamond gems to each of the centers, and added pop dots. I layered the top die, sponged the bottom layer and then stamped the awesome scripture Psalm 19:14. I so need to be reminded of this scripture daily! I added chocolate ribbon and diamond bling in various places. I hope you enjoy the outcome of my Mojo Monday creation! Don't forget to stop by the Mojo Monday Blog to enjoy the other mojo makers fabulous creations!

Stacey's Jewelry Color Challenge-Satsuma #21

I created this for Staceys Jewelry Color Challenge #21 it is one of my favorites...hehehe... even though I just discovered it...I have known Stacey and admired her work but just learned of her jewelry challenge. If you luv jewelry and stampin then this is for you. The colors she gives are old olive, tangerine tango, baja breeze, and white. I am thrilled with how this ten minute card turned out. This is also the sketch from this Clean & Simple Blog, I tell ya if you got the time there are numerous challenges to tackle. I used SU dp in the old oilve and tangerine tango colors, layered it on baja breeze, tied it with baja ribbon, and added the curly label embossed punches. Sentiment is Verve. Enjoy your evening!

FS103 Love You Much Vicky!

I created this card for todays FS103 the fabulous Vicky Gould, her gallery is amazing...check it out and play along and show her some love. I used the front of one card and the inside of another. I used SU Love You Much set, so adorable. I stamped and raised the little birds, I put just dots on the inside of the letters instead of coloring complete. I used my favorite invention the top die, Martha twill ribbon, a brad to the center of the flower. Then I made the little springy thing for the inside using the same set. I hope you enjoy this sweet little card!

ATC Scripture Challenge Beauty & Waiting

I created these ATC's for the SCRC209 the words this week are Beauty and Wait. There are some challegnes that you just luv, well the ATC scripture challenge is one of my favorites. I know your thinking she has alot of favorites...hehehe..yea, I do. I am not sure if I could name a top three, but I can name a top ten.....lol...that is good, there are lots of fabulous challenges out there. It is not to late to start this one and you can do any project that you want. Patter has done an outstanding job bringing us the scripture challenges. I used 1 Chronicles 16:29 for Beauty....beauty to our Lord is not outward beauty, He sees the beauty of our heart. I want my heart to be beautiful to God and to others! I used Psalm 37:34 for Wait...waiting is one of the hardest things for us to do. If we are waiting it is only because God has something better that we can't see for ourselves...Gods best always comes after a wait! Amen. Enjoy your day! Don't forget to come back tomorrow morning to see the fabulous Mojo Monday Sketch! another one of my favorites....hehehe!

Wishing You Well

I created this for todays IC164, there are so many beautiful calendars on the Lang site. I am not sure I like the way my card turned out, but I am sending it to a coworker so I hope she sees the thought. I used SU chocolate chip, baja breeze, vanilla, and baja breeze dp. I used the wide chocolate ribbon tied with hemp, I colored the white threading in the ribbon with a chocoalte chip marker so that it makes it chocolate on chocolate. I used the vanilla hph, stamped the Hero Arts tree onto the baja breze dp, and then I double stamped the Verve filgree on the top of the vanilla dp. I finished it off by stamping on the inside too. I hope you enjoy it!

His Holy Name-Sovereign

I created this album page for His Holy Name Challenge, the name this week is "sovereign". You can learn more here HHN09. I used baja breeze patttern paper, added ribbon for the stems of the flowers, the flowers are leather, I added a brad to the center of each one. The word sovereign is letter rub-ons, I punched holes in the top die side and then went back and cut each one with scisssors to make it look like it came from a notebook. The awesome Susan aka one4joy used this technique and I luvd it...thanks Susan! I hope you enjoy it and will consider playing along, it will be fabulous to see the end results.

Pacific Point....How Do You Like Me Now?

OK, don't ya just luv it when this happens....lol....I did not like pacific point, but I must tell ya it is growing on me. I luv it with bashful blue, black, and certainly celery, did I say "luv it"; wow I have came along way with pacific point. I created this card for Amber's Viva la Verve sketch with a twist, this week we are to use flowers. You can learn more here VLVJAN04 and see the sketch too. It is also for todays LSC204, we are to use a black card base. I am trying to combine challenges since my time is limited. I used bashful blue, pacific point, and black. I heat embossed the verse it is one of the Plain Janes from Verve, I added black ribbon, and embosssed the long stem flowers with my CB. I also added black brads to the center of the flowers. It is Friday everyone, enjoy today and your weekend! Oh, tell me how you like pacific point and for those gals that where sceptics...pacific point wants to know how do you like me now..hehehe...enjoy?

Stacey's Jewelry Color Challenge-Midnight Garden Blue

I created this for this weeks SCS212 at SCS. This is also for Stacey's jewelry color challenge, here is a girl after my own heart....stampin, jewelry, and color....I luv them all! You gotta check out
Stacey's Stampin Stage and her fabulous work. This is for her Jewelry Color Challenge #20 check it out and play along, she is also giving away blog candy...woohoo! I used my Verve scripture stamp, alot of bling, certainly celery dp and ribbon, and Martha's butterfly punch. I hope you like it and enjoy!




I also wanted to thank everyone who visits my blog and comments, it means so much to me. I am very busy with my school and all the homework, but I will continue to visit all of your blogs too! I have not even stamped since Sunday, so my time is limited. Please know....I thank you for your time to my blog and I will make every effort to give back the same time. I hope you are encouraged and inspired when you visit here. I am fast approaching 10,000 hits and will be giving away blog candy then...look for it very soon!