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

A Beautiful Day

This is for CAS66, over at SCS it was a sketch, based on Kelly's card here.  I got a little carried away on this one....sshhhh, don't tell know anyone....hehehe.  I made mine square and embossed the background to give it more texture.  I used the fabulous new papers from My Mind's Eye "So Sophie"  these are such sweet fun papers.  I added some stitching, crinkled ribbon and a SU flower, cut from the Flower Fold die.  The sentiment is by October Afternoon the set is called Daydream.  I added a SU corduroy brad.  Have a great day and remember take time for the little moments!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Daydream(October Afternoon)
Paper:  Kraft(Bazzil) and So Sophie(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Sahara Sand(SU) and Versamagic
Accessories:  Janome, SU Corduroy Brad, Ribbon, Embossing Folder, and Glue Dots

$3.00 Etsy Sale and Mojo Monday Card

Good morning, it is time for a Mojo Monday Card, Mojo138.  I flipped the sketch to use the tags for words.  I kept it super simple.  I used a stem from the Budding Blossoms set and the bloom is from the Miracles Blossom set to make the sweet single flower.  The sentiment is from the new set Happy Days.  I hope your day is great!
I bet you are really wanting to know about the $3.00 sale in my Etsy Shop.  I have marked all my cards down most are only $3.00(a few a little less and a few a little more) and always FREE shipping!  I also added some extra supplies that I have had, that have not been used.  The items are also only $3.00 with FREE shipping, head on over and treat yourself to some goodies.  I will be adding more this week.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Budding Blossoms, Happy Days, and Miracles Blossom(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft(Bazzil) Designer Papers(SU)
Ink:  Baja Blue and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Buttons, Linen Thread, PTI Twill Ribbon, and Glue Dots

Anything Is Possible

I hope you are having a great day, I am trying to find my mojo...lol.  It seems as if I cannot get my creating juices flowing.  I so struggled with these colors, I am not sure I will ever use kiwi kiss on any project...lol.  I wasn't going to post this card, but I made it to honor Lori, today's FS170; her style is awesome and I did not want to pass up the opportunity to send congrats to her.  I used the colors from The Color Throwdown, CTD91 and the sketch from Clean & Simple, FTL89.  The card of Lori's I chose to case is here.
I will be sharing the mojo sketch tomorrow morning and don't forget that everything is 45% off at The Hope Stamps Eternal Store.  Let's go shopping.....enjoy!   
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Stamps:  Polka Stars and Seeing Stars(Verve) and Cornish Heritage Farms Vintage Text Stamp
Paper:  Avalanche(Bazzil) and Pink Flamingo Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Hawaiian Shores(PTI) and Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  SU Tope Note Die, Ribbon, Button, PTI Linen Thread, Scissors, Nesties labels Ten, and Glue Dots

Hope Stamps Eternal Sale 45% OFF

Hello, I have today's Cupcake Inspiration, CIC58 to share with you.  If you have been following you may know that Rachel is closing the Hope Stamps Eternal Store and today everything is 45% off.....head on over to see what goodies you can treat yourself to on this Mother's Day!  I used the fun Basicgrey Designer paper Pack called June Bug, these papers are so bold and beautiful.  I added a tag with a heart on it, I covered the heart with Stickles, luv a littler glitter.  I put a Zva Crystal in the center of the flower.
I used the sketch from Unscripted Setches #54.  This is also for the Wee Memories, WMC5; to use stitching.  I luv stitching and use it most of the time.  Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms, may you be surrounded by love and peace.  Enjoy!  

Be sure to show the Cupcake sweeties some luv!

Karen   Kelli 

Kisten  Piali   Michelle 

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Stamps:  Ippity, SU Vintage Vogue, and SU I {Heart} Hearts
Paper:  Bazzil Pollen, Basicgrey June Bug Designer Paper, SU White
Ink:  SU Regal Rose and Wild Wasabi
Accessories:  Janome, Zva Crystal, Stickles, Nesties Tags, and Glue Dots

LOVE Pocket Card With A Tag

I created this for this weeks JUGS32, the gals over at the Just Us Girls Blog have challenged us to make a Pocket Card.  I have had the great pleasure of being this months guest designer with the JUGS girls.  I hope you can play along with us, it is a fabulous variety challenge blog.  I made my insert part a tag, I adore tags; there is so many possibilities when making them.  I used October Afternoon Fly A Kite Designer Paper.  This paper is so yummy, I think chocolate and olive have to be my favorite color combo...anything with green looks good to me...hehehe.  I also used the sketch from Unscripted Sketches #53 for the front of my pocket card.  I played along with Jenny at her Wee Memories Challenge, WMC4; to use script.  The only stamping is script, the background of the tag.  Have a fabulous Saturday, be sure to make time to create!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Ippity What Matters Most

Paper:  Bazzil French Vanilla, October Afternoon Fly A Kite
Ink:  SU Craft Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Crop-a-Dile, SU Jumbo Eyelets, SU Bigz Flower Fold, SU Ribon, PTI Ribbon, EK Success Border Punch, Buttons, PTI Linen Thread, Scor Pal, PTI Ric Rac Die, and Glue Dots

What's Hot

Hello to all, I have a couple things to share.  I have a card creation going live at midnight, check back to see it.  I want to share that I made the "What's Hot"  over at Embellish using colors and stitching.  Check out the great challenges and play along!
Also, I received this award "You Going Places Baby" from K-E Kreations, check out her blog and show some luv.  I am suppose to tell where I want to be in ten years.  I hope to still be creating, still be healthy, and still be happy; pretty simple.  I am also suppose to give the award to ten people.  So many people do not do awards and that is perfectly ok.  I have so many fabulous visitors and commenter's I cannot narrow it down.  So if you read this and want it ,take it!  Enjoy.   

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I received this awesome "Sweet Blogger Award" from Cindy over at Stamping Therapy, check out her fabulous blog and show some luv!  The same applies for this award, if you are here and want this award or want to give it to someone else, pick it up and spread the luv!  

Heartfelt Sympathy

Good evening, I have a fabulous sketch to share, it is Amber's Viva la Verve, VLVMAY2010  and the inspiration this month is hobby rooms.  I chose the fun room with all the different patterns on the wall, this is so me....I adore different textures and patterns.  I made mine a sympathy card, I never have enough of these on hand.  I also used the Color Q, CQC31 colors; they match the colors in the room.  I used the Verve set Budding Blossoms and Blessings I added three butterflies using the SU Butterfly Embosslit.  I hope you have a wonderful day, only three more days until the weekend.  Enjoy!

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Stamps:  Verve Budding Blossoms and Blessings
Paper:  Bazzil French Vanilla, October Afternoon Thrift Store Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Blue Bayou
Accessories:  SU Ribbon, Fiskars Border Punch, Stickles, KaiserCraft Pearls, and Glue Dots

Glory

Good morning, it is mojo time, don't ya luv Monday's?  Julee has another super fun sketch for ya this week, it is a favorite of mine.  I made mine a square card, I am so addicted to square cards.  I used the photo from Tuesday's Trigger as my inspiration.  I adore this pool side retreat, I picked up the tiny bit of blue water and added a little aqua to my card.  The scripture is a Verve Plain Jane Romans 8:18.
 I added stitching to the ribbon, stitching to the scraps and added sponging to the embossed butterfly.  I finished it off with a button and linen thread.  I hope your Monday is fabulous...I will be counting down to the weekend with you....lol.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Verve Romans 8:18 
Paper:  SU Kraft, White, Scrap SU Designer Papers
Ink:  SU Old Olive
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, SU Butterfly Embosslits, PTI Buttob, PTI Linen Thread, Janome, Embossing Folder, and Glue Dots

Beauty

Hello, I created this card using Karen' sketch for today, I can't believe I actually used her sketch the day she posted...lol.  I adore Karen's sketches, SSSC67; but it seems as if I can't fit them in a weeks time.  I need a sympathy card, so I used the colors from Kim's Off The Wall Challenge #5.  I luv the colors, I would have liked to made a lovey card, but I had to make what I needed.  There is not enough hours in a day....lol.  I used a favorite Verve stamp, especially for sympathy.  It is Isaiah 61:3.   Be sure to check back in the morning I will have another mojo sketch to share.  I hope you have a great Monday!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Verve Isaiah 61:3 and Blessings
Paper:  SU Kraft, Black, Real Red, and White
Ink:  SU Real Red and Black
Accessories:  Ribbon, Button, PTI Linen Thread, Gemstones, EK Success Border Punch, and Glue Dots

SALE 35% Off Everything-Hope Stamps Eternal

Good morning, this is my creation for today's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC57.  The cupcakes are so cute, there is lots of inspiration to get you going.  I used the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL88.  Don't forget that Hope Stamps Eternal Store is going out of business and all items are 35% off, head over and check it out!  This pretty paper is Basicgrey Green At Heart.  I used a swirly Cuttlebug Embossing Folder for the background, very similar to the cupcake.  The stamp set is a big favorite of mine, it is from KaiserCraft.  I stamped the flower, curled the edges, and added Stickles, I luv shimmer and bling.  I finished the ribbon tied bow with a button brad.  I hope your day is great and that you make time to create and play along with us.  Enjoy! 

Karen - The Sweetest Thing
Piali - Touch of Creation
Kelli - Yard Sale Kind of Luck
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Stamps:  KaiserCrafts
Paper:  Bazzil, SU White, and Basicgrey Green At Heart Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Old Olive and Cameo Coral
Accessories:  SU Bigz Die, Ribbon, Button Brad, Stickles, Pearl, Embossing Folder, Stylist, and Glue Dots

MEGA Blog Hop

This is a mega blog hop, you can go to Clips-N-Cuts to find out more and get your blog on the list.  There is lots of yummy goodness on each and every blog!

God's Love

Hello, I hope you have had a great Friday, I have a sketch card to share with you from Just Us Girls, JUGS31.  I will be there guest designer for the month of May, I hope you can play along with the fabulous challenges they are bringing to ya this month.  This is a great little sketch,  I used the large scalloped squares instad of the circle.  I used the Ippity set What Matters Most.  I stamped, cut out and raised up the butterflies.  I added stickles and pearls to a few of them.  The quote is beautiful!  Be sure to check out the other DT's creations, I can't wait to see what you come up with and I will do my best to get by and show you some luv!  Enjoy. 
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Stamps:  Ippity What Matters Most
Paper:  SU Kraft, Bazzil Pink, and Su Desigenr Papeer
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black and SU Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Janome, Scalloped Square Nesties, Ribbon, Stickles, pearls, 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

2 CAS Cards

I have to quick cards for several challenges.  I will keep the posts CAS....simple stamping and stitching in both of these.  All stamps are from Verve.
The first card is for today's SC278 and for the color challenge over at Stacey's Blog, Curtain Call Act 27.  
I kept the sketch very simple, just adding a bow with a tag.  I got this Martha Stewart Tag Punch at Michaels' for only $4.19.  You cannot beat that, what a deal!  I hope you have had a great day....enjoy!
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Stamps: Verve
Paper: Prism, Bazzil, My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary
Ink: SU Melon Mambo
Accessories: Janome, SU Ribbon, Martha Stewart Tag Punch, Button, Linen Thread, and Glue Dots

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I used the new Verve set On Person.  I cut out the flower and layered.  Then I curled the edges and added stickles.  I used the Card Patterns #61 sketch and the Clean & Simple sketch, FTL87.  These sketches are so very similar. 
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Stamps:  Verve One Person and Blessings
Paper:  Prsim, SU Pumpkin Pies, and S Sweet Pea Designer Paper.
Ink:  Stazon Jet Black
Accessories:  Janome, EK Success Border Punch, Ribbon, Stickles, Silver Bead, and Glue Dots

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

To Me, The World

 This a card I made for the Verve release week challenges.  I used the new Verve set One Person.  If you have not taken advantage of the great prices of buying the bundle, you can check it out here.

This is some of my favorite paper it is Basicgrey Nook & Pantry and PinkPaislee.  I also used the new(to me) large scalloped square nesties, luv these too!   You know I am a huge fan of circle cards, but I adore squares too.  I am getting so I make way more square cards than I do A2.  I really like this quote, you never know who you are impacting in this life.  I like to be a great influence to others, we all need each other!  Enjoy.   
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Stamps: One Person (Verve)
Paper: Mud Pie(Bazzil), Very Vanilla(SU), Postcards Designer Paper(PinkPaislee), Nook & Pantry Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip(SU) and Copics BG10, BG11, and BG15
Accessories: Janome, Websters Pages Trim, Twill Ribbon, Square Scalloped Nesties, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embosing Powder, KaiserCraft Pearls, and Glue Dots

How Much I Love You

 Good morning, it is time for another mojo sketch, this week it is circle or square.  To see the other
mojo makers samples head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the sketch for Mojo136.  I am a huge fan of both squares and circles, I can't wait to see what you come up with.  I used the new Verve set One Person, fabulous sentiment!  I added a few hearts, zig zag ribbon, and a button.  These are super simple to make.  If you need to know directions you can go to the post here.  I hope you have a great Monday, give thanks for something simple in your life today and let someone know how much you love them!  Enjoy.
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Stamps: One Person(Verve)
Paper: French Vanilla(Bazzil), Blue bayou(SU), Thrift Shop Designer Paper(October Afternoon)
Ink: Blue Bayou(SU)
Accessories: Scalloped Circle Nesties, SU Heart Punch, SU Circle Punches, Kaisercraft Pearls, EK Success Notebook Border Punch, PTI Button, PTI Linen Thread, SU Ribbon, and Glue Dots

Mother's Day Cards

Happy Saturday evening, it has been a cold, dreary rainy day here.  A great day for staying in and creating, wouldn't you say?  I had a few requests for Mother's Day cards so I did a little creating in that direction.  The first card is for Unscripted Sketches #52 and for today's IC229, I chose the earrings here.  I was drawn to the colors and the book page that they are hanging on.  I bought some old Guideposts at the Goodwill and have been using them for book pages.  They are daily devotionals so they have scripture and great inspiration.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Verve Because Of You
Paper:  SU Black, Soft Sky, Cosmo Cricket Designer Paper, and Book Page
Ink:  SU Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Ribbon, Janome, Quickuts Nesting labels, Distressing Tool, Sponging, and Glue Dots

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This is for Mercy's Sketch Challenge, MTSC69.  I used the designer papers from October Afternoon, Thrift Store pack and I made a fabric flower.  I did a little stitching, sponging and added a button tied bow.  I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Verve Because Of You
Paper:  PTI, Bazzil French Vanilla, and October Afternoon Thrift Store Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Janome, Twill Ribbon, PTI Button, Linen Thread, Fabric Flower, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Sponging, Nesting Labels Ten and Glue Dots