Happy Birthday

I have made this sweet little square card to try my hand at the Sketch Saturday Challenge.....the prize is an MFT gift certificate, definitely worth playing for.  I made another 4 1/4 sqaure card...these are are favorite of mine too.  They do take extra postage, but hey I think most of our cards take extra postage....lol.  I used the MFT rolled roses die to make the cute black flowers and then added a fuchsia gemstone to the centers.  A super simple card, but I had lots of fun created those roses.  Have a super evening...enjoy!
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Birthday Sundaes-anything goes birthday
Sketch Saturday-sketch/#158
Stamptacular Sunday-colors /#114
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Stamps:  Own Your Story and Typewriter Alphabet(MFT)
Paper:  Black, Kraft, White(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Melon Mambo(SU)
Accessories:  MFT Border Die, MFT Rolled Roses Die, Burlap String, Button, Crinkled Ribbon, Gemstones, SU Leave Die, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Waltzingmouse Sketch-Hello

I have created this for the Waltzingmouse sketch and for the colors over CR84FN....these colors are soooo sweet together.  I have used the corrugated chipboard from Maya Road and adorned each piece differently.  I am having one of those "I don't like anything I am creating moments".....it seems like the mojo has went south...lol.  This card is 4 1/4 square, I luv this cute little size.  I added some of my favorite green designer paper and stitching.  The sentiment is from the Waltzingmouse set Fancy Phrases.  I am home so I am having fun today just creating.....my week is pretty laid back with a girl shopping day scheduled, that is always fun!   I hope your day is grand....enjoy!
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CR84FN-colors
Wags and Whiskers-stitching
Waltzingmous-sketch/WMSC50
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Stamps:  Fancy Phrases(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Pink, Very Vanilla(SU) and Paper Crate Designer Paper
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz(SU)
Accessories:  Maya Road Corrugated Chipboard, Crinkled Ribbon, SU Glitter, Burlap String, Button, Bakers Twine, Martha Stewart Circle Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday Sketch-#1 Dad

Good mojo Monday morning peeps...it is a gorgeous day....even if the weather is not good, it can still be a gorgeous day....you know life is what you make it!  I have changed the look of my blog and name, you can get more deets about that here......it is going to take a little time to adjust to the changes, people are having a hard time finding me...so sorry....I luv the new look and name though!  About my banner.....I adored Julee's new banner so I had Viola make up one for me.....stunning work!  Onto my card, I am sharing today a Fathers Day card made for today's Mojo Monday Sketch.....I adore this sketch...if I get to use lots of patterns then I am a happy girl...lol.  I do wish I would have stitched around the outside, I will make one for my Dad and add the stitching!  This little guy is in my Paperie Blooms Etsy Shop if you would like to take a peek.  I have used the amazing patterned paper from My Mind's Eye....this has to be my favorite papers eveah!  To make the little award I used a piece of cork and a die that has sharp ends, it really looks like a blue ribbon award.  I stamped onto the patterned paper using the Verve set Dad's Day, which is on sale for the month of June....check out the sale going on at Verve!  I hope you have a great Monday....be sure to visit the other mojo makers, the gals are amazing....enjoy!
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Mojo Monday-sketch
Pattie's Creations-Fathers Day
Woodware-masculine
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Stamps:  Dads Day(Verve)
Paper:  Bazzil and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Blue Bayou(SU)
Accessories:  Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Tim Holtz Border Die, Bakers Twine, Janome, PTI Die, Ribbon, and 3D Foam Squares

Viva la Verve-Let Your Light Shine

Hi ya friends, it is a gorgeous day here in VA.....and to top it off I spent the morning with my creating friends.....woohoo.  These gals are always an inspiration and lots of fun!  I am sharing my second version of Amber's' Viva la Verve sketch, the first one is over in the Viva la Verve forum.  I have been in need of lots of cards lately, so I used this sketch twice.  I made this one manly for a young man we know who is graduating.  I also need a gift for a starting over shower for a great friend of mine....that it another card and gift tag.  I have made homemade sour dough bread and my strawberry freezer jam to go with the gift cards I am giving to each of these recipients.  I hope you have a super wonderful weekend....enjoy! 
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Card Ideas-manly
Inspiration Challenge-stained glass/IC287
Viva la Verve-sketch/VLVJUN2011
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Stamps:  Starstruck(Verve) 
Paper:  Early Espresso, White(SU) and Crate Paper Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Star Nesties, Burlap String, Star Gemstone, Maya Road Chipboard, Janome, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Birthday Tag

Hello friends, my blog is starting to take shape...I adore the new banner.  I purchased it from the super sweet and talented Viola, you can visit her shop here.  I have made a tag today playing along with some challenges.  I was inspired by the tall lighthouse over at FYI...be sure to check out the gals over at FYI, Steph is bringing to us an inspiration photo every week, it is a great way to get out of your comfort zone.  I used Waltzingmouse stamps and My Mind's Eye designer paper.  I used Tim Holtz inks to cover the tag and then added the extras.  I hope your day is great...I was inspired today by this verse.....Philippians 4:11(NKJV) Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.....being content with our circumstances, no matter what they are is a reflection of inner peace.  Make the most of the weekend....enjoy!
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Free For All-anything but a card/F4A67
FYI-inspiration photo/#7
Sketchbook Saturday-sketch/#13
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Stamps:  Waltzingmouse
Paper:  Tim Holtz Tag and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Tim Holtz Ink, Crinkled Ribbon, SU Ribbon, Burlap String, Gemstones, Prima Lace, Button, and 3D Foam Squares

Stampers Dream-Happy Birthday

Hello peeps, it is Thursday and I do not have to be back to work for another 10 days....woohooo...I am soooo excited!  Also, Gary and I celebrate our 5th wedding Anniversary tomorrow, another very happy moment!  We had a wonderful weekend last weekend, we rode 520 miles on the motorcycle...it was gorgeous....a super fun time!  If you are wondering what is going on with my blog...I have changed the name and will be changing the look as well.  If you have my blog linked be sure to change the link to the new one....I wouldn't want you to miss anything!  Now for tonight's card, I am sharing a card with you using one of my favorite JustRite sets; Family Garden.  I am luvin the new cling mounted JustRite sets......check out all the great sets at Stampers Dream.  I paper pieced the flowers and added the gorgeous glass glitter and a orange gemstone to the center.  I cut the sentiment in a tag and added a button ted with Burlap String.  Distressed the edges and a little stitching complete my card.  I hope your day great.......find time to make someones day...enjoy!
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All That Scraps-anything goes
Color Throwdown-colors
Hand Stamp Sentiments-paper piecing
Little Red Wagon-sketch
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Stamps:  Family Garden(JustRite)
Paper:  White(SU) and My Mind's Eye
Ink:  Certainly Celery and Rose Red(SU)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Glass Glitter, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Janome, and 3D Foam Squares

June Diva Inspirations Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the June Diva Inspirations Blog Hop, yes you are at the correct place.....lol.  I have changed the name of my blog and it is currently under construction, the new blog banner is coming.  Be sure to make the changes and add my new link to your blog.  For today's card I have used one of the sets that is featured for the month of June.  It is the Dad's Day set, so fun and perfect for those Fathers Day cards.  I have used the sketch form the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge.  
Welcome to the June Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Are you ready to start your day off with some eye candy? Our Diva Inspirations team and several special guests from the Release team are here to start your month off right with a little Verve inspiration! Take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs below for some Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!

1. Julee 9. Andrea 2. Betty 10. Sankari 3. Dawn 11. Maureen 4. Jen d. 12. Teresa 5. Jen T. 13. Tosh 6. Lynda 14. Amy 7. Shannan 15. Charmaine 8. Susan 16. Amber

We've hidden a little mystery prize on one of today's hop spots, so be sure to leave a little comment love as you hop around for a chance to win!
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, June 5
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve

And since it's a new month, that means we've got a new Stamp of the Month to reveal! In June we're having double the fun and featuring two sets... the Father's Day set, Dad's Day and the patriotic set American Hero! Both sets have meaningful sentiments and would be a fabulous addition to your collection.

And at 40% off during the month of June, these two sets are a super big deal!

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A brand new month also brings along a new sale here at Verve! During the month of June, you'll find savings on all the stamps in our Masculine category.

New Blog Name

Hi, I wanted to let all my followers and readers know that I have changed my blog name.  I have been wanting to do this for a long time, so now is the time.  I have a new blog banner coming to match the new name.  Please make changes to your blog roll or favorites to add my new blog name..thanks so much!

The new name is Paperie Blooms and the new address is...

http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/

Mojo Monday Sketch-HI There

Happy mojo Monday to you, I am so glad you are here...your visits and comments make my day, especially a Monday..hehehe!  But, today I am off I will be coming home from our little weekend getaway, I hope to have pictures to share with you...*grin*.  It is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday Blog.......I have made my card a circle card; you know I luv these little guys.....it is super simple but cute, don't ya think?  I have used bakers twine and the amazingly gorgeous papers is Stella Rose by My Mind's Eye, I cannot stop using this fabby papers.  The sentiment is Verve's set Fabulous You......you know you are fabulous?......never stop believing that!  Be sure to head over to Verve, Julee is having a great sale...you don't want to miss it  I hope you are off from work for the Memorial Day holiday.....thank you to all the men and woman who have served and are serving.....I am one who is totally grateful!  Head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the mojo makers awesome creations, show them some luv too....have a wonderful day...enjoy!   

Stampers Dream-Deepest Sympathy

Good morning, thanks so much to all who visit and comment it really makes my day!  I wanted to share this gorgeous flower from JustRite, isn't it stunning?  I colored it with copics and then added Stickles glitter, not sure if you can see it.  You know I adore my glitter...hehehehe.  The shaped panel behind the flower is Spellbinders Nesties Labels Nine.  I added lace trim over the soft colored 5th Avenue designer papers this paper is from Melissa Frances, this paper pack is amazing!  The sentiment is from another wonderful JustRite set called Sympathy Nested Sentiments.  I added distressing to the outer edges and stitched down one panel only in the center, to make it unique.  I luv that word unique, we are all different in how on way and we should never try and be something we are not.....just be you!  I will be back in the am with anther post, be sure to stop by......make the world a brighter place and share some sunshine with someone today....enjoy!   
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Card Paterns-sketch/#115
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Stamps:  Mother Nature and Sympathy Nested Sentiments(Just Rite)
Paper:  Black, White(SU), and 5th Avenue Designer Paper(Melissa Frances)
Ink:  Black Soot Distressing Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Lace Trim, Janome, Spellbinders Nesties Labels Nine, Stickles, Pearl, SU Square Punch, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares 

Happy Birthday

Happy weekend, I have played along with the MFT sketch using some of my favorite papers.  This is the Stella Rose collection from My Mind's Eye.  I used the dies from MFT, these all layer together nicely, luv the look!  I added embossing at the top of my card and bakers twine and stitching at the bottom.  I hope your weekend is fun, we will be heading out tomorrow.....I hope to have some pictures to share when I return.  Make the most of your day...enjoy!
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My Favorite Things-sketch/MFTWSC21
Paper Pretties-birthday/PWC155
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Stamps:  Bee Loved(My Time Made Easy)
Paper:  Sage, Very Vanilla(SU), and Stella Rose Designer Paper(my Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Really Rust(SU)
Accessories:  MFT Dies, Bakers Twine, Crocheted Flower, Gemstone, Janome, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Viva la Verve-Sympathy Card

Good morning and Happy Memorial Day weekend.....we are headed for a motorcycle getaway weekend....I am thrilled!  I will keep it short and sweet today, I am out the door for work.  I did want to share this weeks Viva la Verve sketch, I hope you will join us and play along.  Tosh is hostessing this week and the divas samples are amazing...check them out! You can get the deets here.  I have played along with the Color Throwdown colors, I have used the colors loosely, it states any combo of these colors.....I used the rose red and baja.  I hope your day starts and ends with lots of fun....enjoy!
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Color Throwdown-colors/CTD143
Stamp Something-sentiment

Stampers Dream and JustRite Blog Hop

 

The amount of inspiration you will get today during the Stamper's Dream/JustRite Design Team Blog hop is amazing!!  So grab your favorite jolt of caffeine and sit back and enjoy all the JustRite Projects from this UBER TALENTED group of designers!! And while your visiting each blog be sure to leave a little love for all their inspiring work.  Along the way we have 3 Mystery Blog Candies hidden somewhere along the Hop.  For your chance to win one of the fabulous prizes you must leave a comment on the mystery location blog post.  All 21 Locations are eligible locations for the Mystery Blog Candy!!  You can get all the details from Michelle's blog .  The birdhouse stamp is JustRite's Birdhouses set, be sure to check it out....so sweet!  I colored it with copics and added a little stickles, you know I like my glimmer...hehehe.  I used the fun designer paper from Websters Pages called Ladies and Gents.  I luv the fun stripes and the gorgeous colors...I also added stitching.  Have fun on the hop and have a wonderful day....enjoy! 
JustRite Inspiration Blog  
Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Eva Dobilas
Kazan Clark
Arlene Cuevas
Mona Pendleton
Amy Sheffer
Kellie Fortin
Michele Kovack
Tosha Leyendekker
Kathy Jones
Mariana Grigsby
Barb Schram
Stephanie Kraft
Teresa Kline
Heidi Blankenship
Christina Fischer
Angela Barkhouse
Lea Lawson
Sankari Wegman 

A Spoonful Of Sugar-wings/#153
Creative Card Crew-anything goes
Sketchbook Saturday-sketch
Tuesday Throwdown-stripes/#50
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Stamps:  Birdhouses and Happy Everything Mini(JustRite)
Paper:  Kraft, Vry Vanilla(SU), and Websters Pages Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU) and Copics
Accessories:  Janome, Spellbinders, Maya Road Ruffled Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Button, EK Success Border Punch, Stickles, SU Squares Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

Viva la Verve-Peace

Hello friends, I have created this for last weeks Viva la Verve sketch.  Charmaine brought to us this awesome sketch, this is a keeper for sure!I hope you will join us and play along.  I am working on a large order, so this is one of the cards I will be adding to that pile.  I have used a perfect sympathy set from Verve called Forever In Our Hearts.  I reach for it a lot when I am creating sympathy cards. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments, I am always thrilled and humbled by your sweetness...enjoy!
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Crafty Pad-lace & bows/#122
Viva la Verve-sketch/VLVMAY2011
Woodware-anything goes/#28
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Stamps:  Forever In Our Hearts(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip(SU) and Stella Rose Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Flutterby Die by Verve, Ribbon, Burlap String, Button, Pearl, Spellbinder Nesties Seventeen, Sponging, Stylist, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday Sketch-Heartfelt Sympathy

Good morning mojo fans, Debbie has brought us an awesome sketch this week....I hope you will join us for the fun, to see the mojo makers creations head over to the Mojo Monday Blog!  I have used one of the gorgeous tags I purchased from Creativevisions on Etsy, be sure to visit her shop....the images are so amazing and full of detail!  I used the sympathy sentiment from the Verve set Blessings.  The gorgeous crinkled ribbon, stitching, and a purple paper flower complete my card.  One of my regular customers has put in a super large order of cards, this will go in that pile......I will be busy working on those over the next couple of weeks.  We had a great time at the dance recital, Gary granddaughter is so cute!  I also made my strawberry jam this past weekend too.  I made two batches and even froze a few strawberries to make homemade strawberry cupcakes later...yummy.  I will share more later, I hope your weekend was great and your Monday is even better....enjoy!  
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CR84FN-colors/#29
Mojo Monday-sketch/Mojo192
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Stamps:  Blessings(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU),  Concord Grape Designer Paper(SU), and Designer Paper(PinkPaislee)
Ink:  Concord Grape(SU)
Accessories:  Tim Holtz Border Die, SU Oval Punch, SU Scalloped Oval Die, Ribbon, Paper Flower, Janome, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

A Passion For Stamps-CAS Birthday Wishes

ETA:Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe below.  Hi friends, it is the wonderful weekend....we have some fun things planned too....making strawberry freezer jam and the dance recital!  I will share more later about both later!  I have created this CAS card for several challenges, one I cannot remember where it is, if you know please let me know.  It is to use polka dots and stripes(the inspiration photo is shown).  I have used the sweetest cupcake digi, I adore the shape of this cupcake...so cute.  You can get yours here and be sure to check out the other digis that Ruth offers, cool stuff!  I have paper pieced part of it and added stickles for icing and pearl on top.  A super simple card from me today, I hope to bring you more creations this weekend so stay tuned....enjoy!
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Clean & Simple-sketch/FTL141
Friday MashUP-girly/ribbon and pearls
If The Shoes Fits-CAS/FF80
?-polka dots and stripes
SCS IC-pink sequin headband/IC285
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Stamps:  Digi Rose Cupcake(A Passion For Stamps)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla(SU), and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Crinkled Ribbon, Pearl, Stickles, Janome, Button, Burlap String, SU Circle Punch, SU Square Punch, EK Success Border Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

I have had this recipe for over twenty years, it is so simple and so much fun....I hope you enjoy it!  This is so yummy with homemade bread.....hhhmmmmm.

Strawberry Freezer Jam

Mix in large bowl
     6 1/2 cups of sugar
     3 1/2 cups crushed strawberries

Mix in separate bowl
     3/4 cup of cold water
     to 1 box of sure jell....boil for 1 min or little longer

Add sure jell mixture to berry mixture, stir for 3 minutes.  Pour into containers, let stand for 24 hours and store in freezer.
May use any type of jar or container.

easy peasy......yummy!

Stampers Dream-On Your Birthday

Hello, I have created a very detailed card today, using all sorts of fabulous goodies from Stampers Dream.  If you have not been to SD, check it out.....Michelle has lots of new things coming in....they are must haves too....hehehehe.  I have used  JustRite sets to create this card, Just Because Mini Sentiments and Because I Care.  JustRite has wonderful stamp sets that coordinate with Spellbinders nesties, this set goes with the Fancy Tags 2.  I have used Melissa Frances trim, crinkled ribbon, a crocheted flower, glittered star, and Websters Pages hair pin...so sweet, and Websters Pages Netting, this is fun stuff too!  Lots to look at on this one, the wonderful soft papers is by Melissa Frances and it is called 5th Avenue....luv this paper pack!  I hope you like my card, I appreciate each and every one who visits and comments...thanks so much!  Your sweet thoughts mean so much to me....hope your evening is fabby......it is hump day you know...heheheh, two more days before the weekend!  ENJOY.

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Anything Goes-die, flower, ribbon/lace
Hand Stamped Sentiment-anything goes
Sketchbook Saturday-sketch
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Stamps: Because I Care and Just Because Mini Sentiments(JustRite)
Paper:  Pink Pirouette, White(SU), and 5th Avenue Designer Paper(Melissa Frances)
Ink:  Sage Shadow and Basic Gray(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Tags 2, Crinkled Ribbon, bakers Twine, Glittered Star, Melissa Frances Trim, Gemstone, Button, Websters Pages Hair Pin, Websters Pages Netting, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday Sketch-Trust

Good morning, it is Monday and that means another fabulous mojo sketch.  I have turned the sketch to make it a longer styled card.  I used my favorite color combo; chocolate, green, and ivory....this is a gorgeous combo!  I used distressing, stitching, lace, bakers twine, and ribbon to pull my card together.  The flower is Prima and I lightly spritz it with glimmer mist....I only have a two colors of mist, I think I need more.....hehehehe.  The Plain Jane is Verve, one of my favorites; Proverbs 3:5....the Plain Janes are awesome...if you have not gotten any check them out.  Have a wonderful day.....take time to show kindness to someone today...enjoy!
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Mojo Monday-sketch
One Stop Craft-ice cream colors..mint chocolate chip #131
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Stamps:  Proverbs 3:5(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla(SU), and Misc Designer Papers
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Priam Flower, Ribbon, Lace Trim, Bakers Twine, Distressing Tool, Janome, Nesties, Sponging, and 3D Foam Squares

Life Is GOOD

Hi friends, the weekend once again is just about over, I do hope your was relaxing and lots of fun!  I have created a card to play along with several challenges.  I have been wanting to use the sweet kraft wrappers that come on the crinkled ribbon I purchase from a lovely lady on Etsy.  The background of this card is using those wrappers, I sponged around the edges to give it a more vintage feel.....luv the look!   You can get your crinkled ribbon here.  I used the sentiment stamp from the Verve set Hope Blooms.  The rest of my card is super simple, just a fun one for me.  Be sure to check back in the morning for this weeks Mojo Monday sketch.  Dream a little dream....enjoy!

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365-sketch
Color Throwdown-colors/CTD141
One Stitch At A Time-anything goes
Scrap, Stamp, Doodle-old supplies/ ribbon wrappers and twine
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Stamps:  Hope Blooms(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU), and Stella Rose Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Crumb Cake and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Twine, Button, Crinkled Ribbon Wrappers, Nesties labels Seventeen, and 3D Foam Squares

Viva la Verve-My Glory

I have created a card tonight to play along with a few challenges, I have had a tuff week so I didn't get Amy a sample before Friday for the Viva la Verve sketch...I luv this sketch and had to play along!  I also wanted to play along with the gals over at FYI.  I have not had a chance to play along since the opening of the challenge....be sure to head over at check them out too!  This church is gorgeous, I use a serene scripture card to meet the challenge.  The scripture is from Verve, it is a Plain Jane Psalm 3:3.  I used the gorgeous 5th Avenue designer papers from Melissa Frances, check out the MF line at Stampers Dream...the lace is amazing too!  I also used the MFT rolled flower die to make my tiny flower, I need one of those rolling tools....this was not easy without it...lol.  I made my flower a little messy and scrunched, I can't help myself I like the shabby look.....hehehehe.  Tomorrow the new dirties will be announced at 12:00 PM EST, you won't want to miss the reveal; these two ladies are amazing!  May your evening be great ......enjoy! 
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Card Ideas-handmade flowers
Friday MashUP-monochromatic/#6
FYI-photo/FYI8
Totally Gorjuss-no squares/#81
Viva la Verve-sketch/VLVMAY2011 
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Stamps:  Plain Jane Psalm 3:3(Verve)
Paper:  Blue and 5th Avenue Designer Paper(Melissa Frances)
Ink:  Bermuda Bay and Soft Sky(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Nesties Labels Nine, Crinkled Ribbon, Pearls, Janome, Distressing, Button, MFT Rolled Flower Die, and 3D Foam Squares