Curtain Call Colors-Change Can Be Beautiful!

 


I am sooo pumped about this post, today marks the first week of the new Curtain Call Color Challenge Team and I am apart of that team....yooohoo!  I will have to step it up a notch, the talent Stacey has brought together is amazing..check these ladies out!
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

Teresa Kline at Enjoy the VA Sunshine

and September Guest Designer, Vicki Dutcher at All I Do is Stamp.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge Act46 creation using Mr. Linky over at Stacey's Stamping Stage.
I used Skipping Stones Stamps, Timeless Textures and Always Here.  The butterflies  are so gorgeous and the font on the sentiment is so elegant and pretty.  I heat embossed the butterfly onto SU poppy designer paper.  I am not sure you can see it very well, but I used the sheet music stamp and lightly stamped under the bakers twine with pink ink.  The sketch is from Monday's Lunch Time Sketch, TSSC137.  I hope that you will play along with us, it is going to be a fun filled six months...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Always Here and Timeless Textures(Skipping Stones)
Paper:  Pink, White, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Black and Wild Wasabi(SU)
Accessories:  SU Top Note Die, Bakers Twine, Gemstone, Buttons, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, and 3D Foam Squares

Elegant Joy

Hello all, I hope that it is a beautiful day where you are at..it has been the most gorgeous day here.  It has been in the upper 70's low 80's with a refreshing breeze blowing...a perfect day!  I am sharing a card made for the JUGS49 sketch and for the IC248.  I used a combo of Verve stamps and the SU set Carte Postale.  I used older designer paper from SU, added stitching, distressing and the binding ribbon with a clear button.  I used the large scalloped die from My Favorite Things and a Tim Holtz die.  This is a super busy month for me, I will have lots to share.  Be sure to keep checking back as I will be offering a give away around the middle of the month.  I hope that you evening is wonderful...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Verve Isaiah 61:3 and SU Carte Postale
Paper:  Early Espresso, White, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Baja Breeze and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Distressing Tool, Ribbon, Button, Janome, Tim Holtz Die, MFT Large Scalloped Die, Sponging, Nesties Labels 11, and 3D Foam Squares

Pink & Orange

Well, hello it is Friday and I have not been around since Monday, it has been a hard week at work.  To say the least I am looking forward to the long weekend.  I have a sweet card to share using a favorite color combo of pink and orange.  I used the colors from The Play Date Cafe, PDCC45  and Cortney's Sketch. If you would like a spot as a guest DT, be sure to click on Cortney's link.  I used the new Verve set Great Friend.  I paper pieced the flowers, heat embossing them and cutting them out.  I added a little stitching and  the ric rac ribbon.  These flowers are sooo awesome, I really like them paper pieced...so cute.  I plan on being around this weekend, I hope that you stop by for a visit.....have a fabulous evening!  Enjoy.

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Stamps:  Great Friend and Happy Hello(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft, White(SU) and Designer Papers(SU)
Ink:  Black and Pumpkin Pie(SU)
Accessories:  Ric Rac Ribbon, Button, Linen Thread, SU Circle Punches, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikind mbossing Powder, Circle Nesties, Janome, and 3D Foam Squares 

Mojo Monday Sketch-Hi There

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Good morning, today's Mojo Monday Sketch, Mojo154 is a choice of round or square, I went for the round today.  I saw the small square panel as a little cork board, added the sentiment with the tiny clip, butterfly and photo corner; I think it came out really cute.  I used October Afternoon designer paper, ric rac paper piece to complete my round card.  Be sure to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the other mojo makers creations and show those gals some luv.  I hope you have a great week, I head back to work today...sigh...is it Friday yet?  I am so bad, I just really luv being home...maybe one day.  Enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Happy Hello(Verve)  
Paper:  Mud Pie(Bazzil)and October afternoon Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso and Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Janome, SU Photo Corner Punch, SU Circle Punch, SU Clip, Ric Rac Die, Button, Linen Thread, Cork, Square Nesties, Butterfly Punch, and 3D Foam Squares   

LIve Laugh Love/Curtain Call Color Challenge

Hi all, this is for The Curtain Call Color Challenge, ACT45 and for the Skipping Stones Sketch SSD39.  I also used Skipping Stones Stamps, these are new to me, but there are some really fun sets.  If you want to send a card to bring a smile to someones face, these are perfect!  If you have not seen these before check them out here.  These colors are so gorgeous together, I hope that you will give them a try and load your creation here.
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 45 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.
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Stamps:  Dandelion Dreams(Skipping Stones)
Paper:  Kraft, White, Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Concord Grape and Pear Pizzazz(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Nesties, Tag Nesties, Janome, Ribbon, Gemstones, Linen Thread, and 3D Foam Squares

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

Elegant Cupcake Inspired

I have several cards to share tonight, look for the others in different posts.  This is for last Sunday's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC73 and for a Our Creative Corner Sketch, OCCSC28.  It is from a couple of weeks back, I have really liked there sketches the last couple of weeks but have not been able to get them in by the end of that week. I used Verve's Plain Jane Psalm 31:24, added a little stitching, ribbon, and embossing.  I hope you have a great weekend planned, even if it is only hanging out and getting some R & R...they are always good ones too.  Thanks so much for you support and comments.....you are the best...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Plain Jane Psalm 31:24 and Dream Big(Verve)
Paper:  Early Espresso, White(SU), and Cosmo Cricket Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso and Perfect Plum(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Nesties, Tim Holtz Flower Die, Button, Linen Thread, Embossing Folder, Stickles, and 3D Foam Squares

Moxie Fab Echoes

I have created this for the CCEE1034 Stampers sketch and for the Moxie Fab inspiration challenge.  I adore red and turquoise together.... through a little yellow in and you have moxie fab combo...very sweet!  I used one of my favorite embossing folders for the back of the card.  I used newly released Verve stamps...have you picked your up yet?  If you have not you can do that here!  I added a little red ruffled trim and bakers twine to the fun yellow button.  I hope you like my creation and thanks for the visits and comments!  Have a super Friday, the weekend is finally here....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Kind Words(Verve)
Paper:  Real Red and White(SU), and Designer Papers
Ink:  Taken With Teal and Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Embossing Folder, Button, Bakers twine, Trim, Rectangle Nesties, Scalloped Rectangle Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares

In Bloom Birthday

Hi peeps, I have a birthday card to share with you today.  I have been cleaning around here and haven't gotten much stamping in, be sure to keep a check this weekend *wink* I plan on changing that.  I used the great sketch from SCS295 , the colors from TCD107, and the challenge over in the SCS forum from Technique Tuesdays, TTSCS3 to use one of the little treasures sets.  I stamped a garden of flowers, added tenie tiny bling to the centers, and added that ruffled ribbon.  That is the latest technique being shown at SCS, don' ya luv it?  You can see the how to's here.  Ribbon is one of my favorite embellishments and there are countless ways to use it. Even though I have tons of ribbon, I cannot wait until I can order that new yummy cherry cobbler ribbon from SU, boy oh boy is that gorgeous!  Thanks to all for your continued support and comments, you stopping by and taking time to comment really makes me smile.....you will never know.  There are some that do not have blogs for me to visit and comment back, to those people I am waving with both hands, thank you!  Enjoy. 
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Stamps:  Big Wish(Verve) and In Bloom(Technique Tuesdays)
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, Pretty In Pink, So Saffron, and White(SU)
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, and So Saffron(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, SU Rose Red Ribbon, Gemstones, Janome, SU Circle Punches,

Blessings Ticket

Good morning all, I am so happy to being sharing my first Fall card of the year, I adore the colors of his marvelous time of year.  Holiday cards are some of my favorite to make, I started today's card by using the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL104 and a Unity harvest set.  The sentiment in that wonderful font is the Verve set  Hello Pumpkin, which happens to be on sale...you should pick this little baby up, it is adorable!  This is also for the Treehouse Challenge,THT064; to use fall colors.  I used a mixture of designer papers that I had in my stash, the blue checkered is Reflections.  I used a button, bakers twine, and a little ticket from my stash as well.  I turned it over and stamped on the back, so cute!  I hope you have a great day, you know its is hump day only two more to go...hehehe.  I am so enjoying my week off, I have been busy creating and trying to get things ready for a yard sale.  I have tons of stamping stuff I want to sell, I do not like a lot of clutter so lots of stuff has to go.  I wish you lived near by, it is going to be some awesome deals.....enjoy the day! 
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Stamps:  Verve Hello Pumpkin and Unity
Paper:  Early Espresso(SU) and Designer Paper(Reflections)
Ink:  Early Espresso and Really Rust(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, Bakers Twine, Button, Carnival Ticket, Corner Rounder, and 3D Foam Squares

Cute Birthday Cake!

This is for the Skipping Stones Sketch Challenge, SSD38, I adore this cute sketch.  This is the second card I have made with this sketch.  I used my first Skipping Stones stamp set called You Know You Gettin Old When.  It has some of the cutest stamps and funny sentiments.  I did a little stitching, distressing, and dry embossing.  I heat embossed the cute cake, added gems, and popped it up on pop dots.  Be usre to check out there new sketch tomorrow.  Have a great evening...enjoy!
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Stamps:  You Know Your Gettin Old when(Skipping Stones)
Paper:  Early Espresso, White, and Designer Papers(SU)
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie and Rose Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, Circle Nesties, Embossing Folder, Gemstones, Judikins Embossing Powder, Heat Embossing Tool, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday-Card Set

Good morning, I hopefully will be sharing with you often this week...I am off from work once again...yippie!  I am sharing with you today the very cool Mojo Monday Sketch, Mojo153 and the color challenge for JUGS47.   I used of course some of the new sets that where released from Verve ..if you have not had a chance to get yours, you can see them and make your purchase here.  I wanted to make a card set with the new set Happy Hello, it makes the cutest little note cards....I luv this set!  I hope you can play along with us and be sure to link up your mojo creation  over at the Mojo Monday Blog.  Also, check out the other mojo makers creations and show them some luv...have a wonderful mojo Monday...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Dream Big, Happy Hello, and Kindred Spirits(Verve)
Paper:  White(Bazzil) and Desigenr Paper(SU)
Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, and Rose red(SU)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Ric Rac Die, Stickles, and 3D Foam Squares

Curtain Call Act 44-Embrace Life

Hi peeps, I have a new Curtain Call Color Challenge, Act44 to share....these colors where sorta hard for me.  I kept at it though and I happy with the results.  But hey, how can you go wrong with Verve stamps, new Verve stamps at that.  Did you see all the wonderful sets?  You can go here to make your purchase and begin making wonderful creations.  I used the new set Dream Big and Great Friend, I heat embossed the stem to give it a little pop and then added the two color sentiment.  I also did a little crazy stitching and used a Martha Stewart border punch.

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 41 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.
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Stamps:  Dream Big and Great Friend(Verve)
Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, White, and Designer Papers(SU)
Ink:  Black and Tempting Turquoise(SU)
Accessories:  Martha Stewart Border Punch, Janome, Button, Linen Thread, Ribbon, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, and 3D Foam Squares

Big Blue Flower

This is for today's IC246, I chose the blanket here and for The Color Throwdown, CTD106....I did not notice until now that I was suppose to use kraft...so sorry girls, total mistake!  I adore these colors together, soft sky is an all time favorite, I wonder why SU didn't bring it back?  I will let you in on a little secret, Bazzil has a color that matches perfectly...Sea Salt...you will luv it, great texture too!  Of course, I used a new Verve set that was released tonight get yours here .  Have a  fabulous weekend, I hope all is well in your world....give someone a hug today!  Enjoy....
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Stamps: Great Friend, Dream Big, and Happy Hello(Verve)
Paper: Early Espresso(SU), Sea Salt(Bazzil), and White
Ink: Early Espresso and Soft Sky(SU)
Accessories: Embossing Folder, Janome, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, SU Square Punch, SU Filigree Brads, Glass Glitter, Scotch Glue, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Sneak Peek-Plain Jane Psalm 46:1

I want to share the new Plain Jane from Verve that will be released tonight....yippie!  We are not having official peek today, but it is the only thing I have not shared this week, so here ya have it.  I adore the Plain Jane line, there are lots of scripture stamps...perfect for encouraging others.  I used one of the sketches for the release, you still have time to get yours created and posted....go here for the details.  I will see ya tonight at the party, you can chime in and see all the sets in there entirety here.
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Stamps: Blue Skies and Psalm 46:1 Plain Jane(Verve)
Paper: Mud Pie(Bazzil), Soft Sky, Very Vanilla(SU), and Life's Portrait Designer Paper(Websters Pages)
Ink: Early Espresso and Soft Sky(SU)
Accessories: Janome, Distressing Tool, Prima Flowers, SU Square Punch, MFT Scalloped Die, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Sneak Peek-Great Friend Day 6

 
Hello again, boy has then been a busy week for Verve, I hope that you have been busy as well playing with the fabulous release week sketches.  I used one for my card today, you can get all the details on the sketches here.  Today's set is called Great Friend, it is going to be a friend for sure....the blooms are divine...I used the stem from the set peeked Tuesday Dream Big.  This set comes with great leaves and sentiments, you will luv this one too, I have been telling ya all week....you will surely want the bundle...hehehe.  Be sure to check out the divas listed below, they have brought to you some amazing Verve-a-licious creations!  Also, be sure to leave some luv on each divas peek post, you know there is always prizes with Verve.  You could win the set being peeked today! 

1. Laurie
2. Amy
3. Michelle
4. Mercy
5. Susan
6. Maureen (Guest Diva)
7. Sankari
8. Jen T.
9. Tosh
10. Julee
11. Jackie
12. Lynda
13. Amber

Stamps:  Dream Big and Great Friend(Verve)
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and K & Company Designer Paper
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  MFT Scalloped Border Die, SU Circle Punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Pearls, Binding Ribbon, SU Embossing Folder, Stickles, and 3D Foam Squares 

Verve Sneak Peek-Happy Hello/Kind Words Day 5

Good morning, I am happy to share today's Verve sets Happy Hello and Kind Words....I have so many plans for these two sets.  These sets are perfect for a simple "hello" or "thinking of you" cards.  I used the colors from last Wednesday Color Throwdown, CTD105.  These sets are also must haves, I hope you are able to get it all this release, you really won't be sorry.  Be sure to check out the divas listed below, they have brought to you some amazing Verve-a-licious creations!  Also, be sure to leave some luv on each divas peek post, you know there is always prizes with Verve.  You could win the set being peeked today!  

1. Sankari
2. Lynda
3. Charmaine

4. Amber

5. Jen d. 

6. Maureen (Guest Diva) 
7. Sony(Guest Diva) 

8. Julee

9. Michelle
10. Amy

11. Jackie

12. Mercy

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Stamps: Kind Words, Happy Hello(Verve)
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Soft Suede, White, and SU Designer Paper
Ink: Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories: Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, SU Embossing Folder, Ribbon, SU Filigree Brads, SU Square Punch, Gemstones, Scor Pal, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Sneak Peek-Dream Big Day 4

Good morning, it is day four of the Verve sneak peeks and let me tell you, this set is sure to please.  I adore the flowers in the set and there are also great sentiments that are included...this is a Verve must have!  I hope that you have been playing along with these release week sketches, even if you don't have time to play this week at least go here and print them off for the future.  Julee sketches are keepers for sure, this sketch is my favorite....aaahhhh, today anyway...lol.  I luv whatever I am using at the moment the most, whats up with that?  Be sure to check out the divas listed below, they have brought to you some amazing Verve-a-licious creations!  Also, be sure to leave some luv on each divas peek post, you know there is always prizes with Verve.  You could win the set being peeked today!  


1. Sankari
2. Shannan
3. Lynda
4. Mercy
5. Charmaine
6. Jen T.
7. Sony(Guest Diva)
8. Laurie
9. Amber
10. Maureen (Guest Diva)
11. Julee
12. Michelle
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Stamps:  Dream Big and Happy Hello(Verve)
Paper: Mud Pie, Turquoise Mist(Bazzil), SU Designer Paper, and Thrift Shop Designer Paper(October Afternoon)
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Early Espresso, and Sage Shadow
Accessories: Janome, EK Success Border Punch, Ribbon, Circle Nesties, Button, Linen Thread, Stickles, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Sneak Peek Birthday Bash/Carpe Cupcake Day 3

  















Good morning, it is Day 3 of the Verve Sneak Peeks and it's Mojo Monday, Mojo152....woohoo...I used today's mojo sketch to make this adorable cupcake tag.  I made a gift bag set with the new Verve set Birthday Bash, it is super simple but I think it is perfect way to dress up a brown bag.  These new Verve sets are soooo yummy, I cannot pick a favorite set this release.  Today these sets are my favorites...hehehe...I hope you like them too.  They are fabulous sets to have, great for birthdays and celebrations; the birthday sentiments are cute and unique.  I hope you have been playing along with the Verve release sketches, you know you could win FREE Verve, you can find out the details of the sketches here.  Be sure to check out the divas listed below, they have brought to you some amazing Verve-a-licious creations!  Also, be sure to leave some luv on each divas peek post, you know there is always prizes with Verve.  You could win the set being peeked today!  

1. Julee
2. Michelle
3. Jen d.
4. Sony
5. Jackie
6. Maureen
7. Jen T.
8. Amber
9.Tosh

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Stamps: Birthday Bash and Carpe Cupcake(Verve)
Paper: Avalanche, Mud Pie(Bazzil), Taken With Teal, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink: Rose Red and Taken With Teal(SU)
Accessories: Nesties Eleven, Blossom Nesties, SU Circle Punches, Embossing Folder, Ric Rac Die, EK Success Border Punch, Brown Bag, SU Ribbon, Michael's Ribbon, Gemstones, Scor Tape, and 3D Foam Squares