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

Comfort & Strength

Hi, I have another sympathy card to share, I have a customer who orders large quantities of sympathy cards all at one time.  I am one step closer to filling this order with this card.  I used today's WT283 to use buttons, and the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge TSSC134.  I used all Verve stamps on this card.  It has been a very long week, I am looking forward to the weekend for more reasons than one.  A happy moment will be Saturday morning as we start to peek the new Verve release, you do not want to miss this one; it is a huge and totally fabulous!  Be sure to check back to check out the peeks...enjoy!    
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Stamps:  Blue Skies, Forever In Our Hearts, and Love's Flower(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft(SU) and Designer Papers
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler and Soft Suede(SU)
Accessories:  Trim, Ribbon, Button, Linen Thread, Embossing Folder, Border Punches, and 3D Foam Squares

Baja Poppy Flowers

Hello, I adore today's CC283; so I had to make a quick card to share.  The colors baja, poppy, and kraft...yummy....I used WaltzingMouse Sketch, WMSC9.  I used the SU big flower punch for the flowers, added a button, the sentiment tag with bakers twine and a SU clip....super easy, but so very cute.  I am still working on the Verve sneak peeks, don't forget you can view the first of the peeks on Saturday August 14, check out the Verve Blog for all the details!  I hope your week is going well...make time in your week for someone that may need a smile or hug.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Big Wish(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft and Baja Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Poppy(SU)
Accessories:  SU Flower Punch, Nesties Tags, SU Clip, Bakers Twine, Buttons, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Happy Monday

Hi, I created this for Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch, SSSC80 and for Technique Tuesday Challenge, TTSC1.  I adore this set I purchased from TT, it is perfect for sympathy cards.  I paired the blushing bride with pumpkin pie, I really like this color combo too.....the blushing bride is a must have, I luv it!  My week is slammin, so much to do and not enough time, I was not able to get off from work...I will keep trying though...lol.  Have a wonderful week and I will be checking in often...enjoy!
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Stamps:  In Bloom(Technique Tuesday)
Paper:  White(SU) and Blushing Bride Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, and Pumpkin Pie(SU)
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Distressing Tool, Janome, Silver Beads, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Sketch-New SU Colors

Good morning, it is time for another Mojo Monday Sketch, Mojo151; this one is super fun....I hope you join us in playing along!  I used two of the new SU In Colors, blushing bride and pear pizzazz, the SU designer paper pack that goes with these colors is sooo yummy, sweet, sweet patterns.  I used the flower from the Verve set Believe and the sentiment is from the set Blessings.  I added a few gemstones, embossed the bottom panel, added distressing, and my favorite addition, stitching.  The Verve peeks will start this coming Saturday, I can't wait to share the new Vervealicious stamps with you...enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Believe and Blessings(Verve)
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, White, and Designer Paper Pack(SU)
Ink:  Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz(SU)
Accessories:  Nesting Labels Eleven, EK Success Border Punch, Janome, Ribbon, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Congratulation Vicky!

Hi, I had to play along with today's FS183; Vicky...her gallery is amazing, such talent!  I chose her card here, keeping with the sympathy, embossing, and the perfect butterfly.  Changing the colors, the sketch, and adding a little bling.  I also wanted to join the Cuttlebug Challenge #95 to use embossing and make a sympathy card, this is the sketch for the 411 Challenge, SSC163.  I used my all time favorite embossing folder, I have had so many questions about where to purchase, you can get yours here!  Be sure to check back in the am, I will have this weeks Mojo sketch to share.  Also, I am busy as a bee creating with the new Verve release to share with you this coming Saturday...yippie...I am super excited about this release and I know you will be too!  Enjoy.  
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Stamps:  Forever In Our Hearts(Verve)
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Kraft, White, and Deisgenr Paper(SU)
Ink:  Baja Breeze(SU)
Accessories:  SU Circle Punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Gemstones, Embossing Folder, SU Butterfly Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

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   

CAS Birthday

This is my last Sunday as apart of the Cupcake Inspiration Team,  I have had such a fabulous time playing along with Rach and the other sweeties.....I hope you will join them each week and play along.  This week's sponsor is Ippity stamps by Michelle, you can get your Ippity here!  I used the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL101, using a book page flower with a SU filigree brad.  I used a deep orange with the chocolate and added stitching.  Be sure to head over to the Cupcake Inspiration Blog and check out the other sweeties creations, you can also link your creation there too. Here is the new CIC sweeties..show them some luv!  Enjoy.

Anita Denimo Ida Lisa Nina

 Rach       Piali     Colleen

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Stamps:  Big Wish(Verve)  

Paper:  Early Espresso, Really Rust, and Very Vanilla(SU)

Ink:  Really Rust(SU)

Accessories:  Book Page, SU Filigree Brad, SU Square Punch, Janome, and 3D Foam Squares

New Technique Tuesday Stamps

Hello all, I have a card to share using today's IC244,   I chose the belt buckle here.  I used the Unscripted Sketch #67 and I used my new Technique Tuesday Stamps, for the challenge TTSC1.  This my first time suing TT stamps, the are really wonderful.  I am very happy with this set, is is called Growing Wild....luv the look of a wildflower field, don't you?    The sentiment and butterfly are Verve, you know me I don't let my Verve stamps get far from my inky little fingers....hehehehe.  I will be back after midnight with Sunday's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge and The Curtain Call Color Challenge.  Have a wonderful evening....enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Growing Wild(Technique Tuesday) and Blue Skies and Blessing(Verve)
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla(SU) and Designer Papers
Ink:  Baja Breeze, Espresso, and Sage Shadow(SU)
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Distressing Tool, Janome, Gemstones, and 3D Foam Squares

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday, first I want to share with you the new Cupcake Inspiration Challenge Team, this week will be my last week as apart of the team.  I have so enjoyed playing along with Rach and the other sweeties, I have also adored the yummy cupcakes to keep me inspired.  Maybe a little to inspired, I have been keeping my baker friend busy with cupcake orders...hehehehe.  The new gals officially start next Sunday, but you may see them playing along this week.  Here is the new team, be sure to head over to the Cupcake Inspiration Blog and show them some luv, don't forget to join them every Sunday for the yummy cupcake inspiration challenge!

Anita Denimo Ida Lisa Nina

 Rach       Piali     Colleen

My card today is using the OCCSC27 sketch and The Color Throwdown, CTD104.  These colors remind me some of fall, especially using the flower from the Verve set Let It Shine.  It reminds me of a cute little sunflower.  This is also for today's Free 4 All, F4A24, to use garden pickin.  The ric rac is cork I ran it through the PTI ric rac die, added ribbon to flower for leaves and the birthday sentiment tag.  Pretty simple and straight forward.  I hope you will check out my Etsy shop Paperie Bloom.  Have a great weekend!  Enjoy. 
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Stamps:  Let It Shine and Big Wish(Verve) 
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and Misc Designer Papers
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento) and Tangerine Tango(SU)
Accessories:  Cork, PTI Ric Rac Die, Button, Linen Thread, EK SUccess Border Punch, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Winners/Lunchtime Sketch and Color Q

ETA:  Here are the Verve Blog Hop winners, go to this post to see....the winner from my blog is Shelly German...thanks so much for all who hopped along with us.  I so appreciate your kind comments!

Hello, I have been absent for a couple of days, trying to get back into the groove of working.  I used the Lunchtime Monday Sketch, TSSC133, and the Color Q Colors, CQC44.  I used the flower stamp from the Ippity set Now & Always.  I embossed the flower petal and then added SU chunky glitter, I haven't brought out my chunky glitter in awhile.  I am a gal who likes the bling and shimmer...lol.  I so luv this sketch, it has lots of possiblities, I used the notebook punch down the side, su designer paper, su bashful blue ribbon, and buttons.  I have gotten another big order for cards, so I will be busy feeling that order and gearing up for the next Verve release.  This is a release that you do not want to miss.  I hope that you have a wonderful weekend planned, it is right around the corner.  Check out my Etsy shop Paperie Blooms, I hope you can find something you just can't live without.  Have a fun day...enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Now & Always(Ippity)
Paper:  Bashful Blue, Black, Poppy Parade, White, and SU Deisgenr Paper(SU)
Ink:  Old Olive, and Poppy Parade(SU)
Accessories:  EK Success Notebook Punch, Janome, SU Corner Rounder, Buttons, SU Chunky Glitter, Embossing Folder, SU Ribbon, and 3D Foam Squares

Delight In Life

Good morning, wasn't the Verve Blog Hop fabulous?  If you haven't commented for your chance to win you can get the list of blogs here.   This is for this weeks Mojo150, this sketch is so fun, with all the curves and layers; I do hope you can play along with us.  I used PTI papers and the Verve set Miracles Blossom, the tiny flower is from the Believe set.  I added stitching and distressing.  My distressing came after I had to take my card apart, natural distressing...lol.  I am headed back to work this week...so things may be slow for a day or two.  Later this week I will be working on samples to show for the up coming mega Verve release, August 20.  It is going to be super duper over the top release, you do not want to miss this one!  Head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and see the other Mojo makers creations.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Believe and Miracles Blossom(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU), Bella Blvd Designer Paper, and PTI Designer Paper  
Ink:  Sage Shadow and River Rock(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, Sponging, Circle Nesties, Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Gemstone, Corner Rounder, Creative Memories Curve Cutter, and 3D Foam Squares

Anni-Verve-sary Blog Hop/Curtain Call

Good morning, it is going to be a great day, today marks the third anni-Verve-sary for Verve Stamps, I am so very proud to be apart of Verve.  Julee has planned a celebration with a hop, hop, hop!  If you've already been hopping along, you arrived here from the super fun and super duper talented Carolina Creative Pad's Blog.  If not, head on over to Julee's Blog (owner of Verve), for all the info on how to win prizes (after all, what's a party without presents?), and to start hopping from the beginning.  If there's a hiccup along the hop, you can always head to the Master Hop List to get the full list of links. 

I used the sets Bountiful Backgrounds, luv this set and the set Party Time.  It is a party and we are celebrating, what a fun set for today!  Be sure to leave a comment, you could win these sets! 

I also have another very exciting surprise, I am thrilled to announce that I am the guest for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge....I have been playing along with Stacey from the beginning.  She used to showcase gorgeous jewelry(luv me some jewelry) as the inspiration and color, before her current picture and circle swatch as inspiration, which I also luv!  I look forward to playing with the Curtain Call DT....thank you for having me this month, it is an honor friend!  The colors are so yummy together, I do hope that you will play along!  
Thanks for hopping by! Now it's time to hop on over to Tracey's Stamping Blog, for a little more Verve-y goodness. 

Be sure to check out the gals from the Curtain Call DT, these ladies creations are always amazing!
 

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

Stacey Schafer at Stacey's Stamping Stage(You will find Mr Linky here too)
Sue Kohler at My Inner Reflection 

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Stamps:  Bountiful Backgrounds and Party Time(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft, Marina Mist, Night of Navy(SU),and Unknown Designer Paper
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Night of Navy(SU)
Accessories:  Twill Ribbon, SU Circle Pumches, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, Stickles, Janome, Gemstone Flourish, Ek Success Border Punch, Fiskars Punch, and 3D Foam Squares 

Sweet Butterfly

Good morning, it is time for another Cupcake Inpsiration Challenge, CIC70...I am so thrilled to share with you our sponsor for this week, it is Stitchy Bear.  I really luv this butterfly, wow..I paper pieced it twice.  It is fabulous on a card, it really says sweetness.  Get yours today here, for only $1.05, it is on sale!  I used the fun Carolyn Gavin's designer paper from K & Company.  I added scrungy ribbon and gemstones on the butterfly and under the sentiment.  This sketch is from a couple of weeks ago, but I luv it...you can find it and other great sketches at Skipping Stones Designs, SSD34.  Be sure to check out the other sweeties creations.  Have a fabulous day....enjoy!  

Colleen ~ Piali ~ Rachel

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Stamps:  Big Wish(Verve) and Digi Butterfly(Stitchy Bear)
Paper:  French Vanilla(Bazzil) and Carolyn gavin's Designer paper(K & Company)
Ink:  Melon Mambo(SU) and Printer Ink
Accessories:  Ribbon, Gemstones, and 3D Foam Squares 

Birthday Goodies

I happy to share Amber's Viva la Verve sketch with a walk through master bedrooms.  I adore the bedding in room I chose, it something about the teal green and red that I dearly luv!  I received a wonderful package in the mail for my birthday from a very good friend and there where Primas inside...wow...these where my very first Prima flowers, they are lovely!  I wanted to showcase the flower it is so gorgeous, I let it do the work for me.  I did add some embossing, ribbon, and the tiny pom pom ribbon(also in my package) to complete my card.  My birthday was sprinkled with lots of kindness, it is my hope to share that same kindness with others in the next year!  I picked up lots of goodies for my self on a shopping trip this past week and will be ordering more fun stuff with the money I received for my birthday....hehehe.  I do hope that you can join us for the Verve Anni-Verve-sary Blog Hop, it will start at Julee's Blog tomorrow at 10:00 EST....I am sure there will be prizes to be won.  Enjoy!  

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Stamps:  Filigree Fantasy(Verve)

Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Real Red, White, and Real Red Designer Paper(SU)

Ink:  Craft White(SU)

Accessories:  Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, SU Ribbon, Pom Pom Trim, Priam Flower, Book Page, Embossing Folder, Sponging, and 3D Foam Squares

My Little Pumpkin

 Hello, I do hope your day is going well, the weekend is here and that is always a good thing!  I want to share a card I made for today's F4A23, side swipe.  The end of this card has been side swiped by lots of yummy designer papers....hehehe.  I have been cleaning my stamping studio...lol.  I went through all of my scraps, I can tell ya I saved tiny pieces...why?  I am asking myself that has I am going through them, why did I save a piece of dp that is the size of a postage stamp...lol.  It is not that bad, but I did have some small pieces.  I can't seem to throw out any green dp....happy sigh...I luv green!  I used this wonderful sketch for today's challenge from Get Sketchy, GS49; I am not sure if I have played with these gals or not....I luv the sketch this week.  It is a super way to use scraps.....yeah!  This is another card I will be sending to Operation Write Home, if you have not helped these ladies out, you can find out how here!
They want to get some of the holiday cards in now, you can find out more about that here, it is there half and half project.  I want to share my new toy, I have had my eye on the Scor Buddy since it came out, I finally got it....it is perfect for card makers.  I picked my up from Emma's, you have got to check out her store, she has everything!  I hope you day is full of laughter, share a smile with someone today!  Enjoy. 
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Stamps:  Hello Pumpkin and Tall Oaks(Verve)
Paper:  White(SU) and Mud Pie(Bazzil)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip and Tangerine Tango(SU) 
Accessories:  Blossom Nesties, Circle Nesties, Tiny Tag, Bakers Twine, Janome, Scor Buddy, and Glue Dots

Flowers & Wood Grain

ETA:  I have been asked about the distressing on my cards, I use scissors.  I keep running the scissors over the edge until I get the look I want.  Some days I go heavier than others...thank you for your comments and questions!  I so enjoy interacting with everyone and sharing thoughts and ides.
Happy day to you, I have a quick post spotlighting the famous Color Throwdown,CTD103 colors and Karen's fabulous Sweet Sunday Sketch, SSSC79.  I also played along with todays WT281, to use wood grain.  Only I would find a way to mix flowers and wood grain......lol.  I grunged it up a bit and used a fuzzy fiber.  The flower and stem is a set from KaiserCraft.  I really like using a little bling with grunge, it reminds me of those faded old blue jeans with a t-shirt and a sweet pearl necklace....fashion at its best!  Don't forget about the Verve Anniversary Blog Hop that will be taking place this Sunday, August 1.  You won't want to miss all the wonderful creations and you know there will be prizes.  You can get all the details here! 

Enjoy.

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Stamps:  Verve Sentiment and KaiserCraft
Paper:  Riding Hood Red, River Rock, and Cordinations Embossed Paper
Ink:  Certainly Celery and Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Distressing Tool, SU Die, Fibers, Gemstones, and 3D Foam Squares

Happy Birthday LeAnne!

 Good morning, share with me in wishing LeAnne a Happy Birthday....LeAnne I hope you day is fabulous!  I used the colors from this weeks Color Q, CQC43, these are the same as this the Embellish Challenge, using ric rac also.  I used a new little set from BoBunny, I just adored the flowers and swirly butterfly, the sentiment is from Verve Big Wish set.  I kept it super simple using dp from my scraps.  Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting...I really appreciate your kind words!

Happy Birthday LeAnne! 

Be Full Of Cheer

I have a couple of cards to share to finish up the 33 Dirty Girl  Challenges...whew!  The challenges have been a blast, the last card I had to make was a Christmas/Winter theme.  I used only chipboard on this card, using Amber's sketch from the Viva la Verve on July 16, the inspiration came from the Snowman shower curtain here.  the bottom card is using an Inkadinkado set called Petal Expressions, I used a Verve sentiment.  i added the fibers and Tim Holtz die for the bottom.  I picked up a few things on my shopping trip yesterday that I have been wanting.
  We do not have stores around here that sell the "good stuff" and sometimes I do not want to pay the high shipping prices.  I should do a group order with my girlfriends from time to time to share in the shipping.  I hope you had a wonderful day...enjoy!

 

I used the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL100 for this card. 
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Stamps:  Petal Expressions(Inkadinkado)
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla(SU)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler and So Safron(SU)
Accessories:  Tin Holtz Die, Fibers, and Glue Dots