Exquisite Embellishments Blog Hop

I am over the moon happy about today's post, I have been waiting to share with you for months....I finally am published!  I do not submit my creations regularly for publication, so I am very happy to be part of this group of ladies! The book is available starting today and we are having a hop to celebrate; I am so thrilled to welcome you to the Exquisite Embellishments Blog Hop! The idea and the master mind behind it, is no other than  Keri Lee;  this is her second book publication.

Here is a few words about the book in Keri Lee's own words, "I have to also thank my AMAZING TEAM OF DESIGNERS!!! These pages are once again FILLED with the talent and creativity of some of the top designers in the paper crafting industry! And so without further ado I present to you "Exquisite Embellishments for Paper Crafts"!!!  Isn't it GORGEOUS????? The cover boasts art work from three different designers who have been featured in the book, Sherry Wright, Kandis Smith & Sharon Reinhart. And let me tell you that is just a taste of the delights that grace each and every page!"

Would you like to see a few more projects?  Below is a list of the designers who were able to participate in the book and take part in the blog hop today too! Be sure to leave a comment for each and every designer as we will be drawing not one, not two but THREE winners at random. Each winner will receive their very own copy of the book absolutely free! The more comments you leave the more chances you have to win! :) Have fun hopping!

Keri Lee - http://www.pinklemonade.typepad.com

Linda - http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com.au/
Sherry - www.sherrywright.typepad.com

Lori - http://www.loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com

Heidi - http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/

Kandis - www.mycreativetreasury.blogspot.com

Nina - http://ninabdesigns.blogspot.com/

Sharon - smrdesigns.blogspot.com

Melissa - lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com

Jessica - http://iembellish.blogspot.com/

Tami - http://tamimayberry.blogspot.com/

Teresa - http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/ 

Jing-Jing - http://thislittleartofmine.blogspot.com/

Here is the material list for what is in my card, yummy papers and embellishments, makes my heart swooon!  Have a super day....enjoy!

MATERIALS  LIST:   Lil' Inker Rainbow & Clouds Stamp Set, Lil' Inker Rainbow & Clouds Die Set, Bloomers, Webster's Pages Stick Pins, Janome Sewing Machine, SU Square Punch, Tim Holtz Border Die, Distressing Tool, SU Crystal Effects, and 3D Foam Squares

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/Alter It

Good morning, I am sharing the new challenge from Frilly & Funkie; today's challenge is hosted by Sue, it is Alter It!  Here is what Sue has to say about the challenge in her owns words......."We've all got ordinary, everyday items in our homes that would benefit from some love and attention, right? So, this is the challenge, take an ordinary item, doesn't matter whether it's been bought especially to alter or if you've got something sitting on a shelf that you've had your eye on just waiting for the right moment.  Using your craft products, transform it into a piece of art,  let your imagination run wild!" 

I think most of you know I am getting a little crafting studio(area) makeover, it is not completed yet.  The second part needs to be started and completed, my husband has been helping at our church for the last couple of weeks, that has been the hold up.  But, I have been busy feeling up the area that is completed and coming up with different ways to display my creating supplies.  I had this old  pencil/pen box and did a little makeover on it.  I am very happy with the way it turned out.  I have used some fabulous goodies from the Funkie Junkie Boutique to complete my project.  I painted it, added the sweet doily trim(luv this trim), the lace. and sprayed it with Mr Huey's!  I will store the longer dies in it, I cannot wait to see what you alter!  have a super day...enjoy!

Mojo Monday 239-Wedded Bliss

Good morning, it is Mojo time, this weeks sketch is round or square.  If you feel creative try both, I adore the sqaure one too, but I completed by usual circle card.  These are super cute and fun to make, have a blast!  I have played along with a couple of other challenges too; CCEE to use scallops, buttons, and flowers.  I also played along with Stampin Royalty to use monochromatic colors.  Be sure to head over tot he Mojo Monday Blog and check out the other mojo makers creations!  Have a super fantastic day...enjoy! 
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CCEE:  scallops, buttons, and flower
Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO239
Stampin Royalty:  monochromatic colors
 

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC95-Feel Better Soon

Good morning peeps and happy weekend, I am sharing this weeks Waltzingmouse Sketch, it was a fun one...thanks Karin!  I have used a preprinted tag, I adore these and then added a Waltzingmouse sentiment from the set Frame It.  I luv using these tags when I am in a hurry, it makes for a beautiful card is such little time.  They are gorgeous, I have picked them up from different sellers on Etsy, The Porcelain Rose, Bluebird Lane, and Creative Visions; today's tag came from Bluebird Lane.  Be sure to tell them I sent you, have a wonderful day...enjoy!
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Friday MashUP: Text...my bird tag has text on it
Waltzingmouse:  Sketch/WMSC95

CASE Study-Laurie Schmidlin Week 4

I have created this for Laurie's last week at the CASE Study, I was inspired mainly by the embossing on here card.  I have sued a Tim Holtz embossing folder and the filed it with a file to expose some of the pink core of the paper.  I have added two heart from Tim Holtz heart dies and a sentiment tag...so cute.  I cannot wait to see what you create...enjoy! 

Laurie Schmidlin(April Muse)

Amy Wanford  
Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) 
Christina MacLaren
Clare Buswell 
Debby Hughes
Jean Martin
Julie Lacey  taking a break
Maureen Plut
Teneale Williams
Teresa Kline:ME

Paper and Such Mothers Day Challenge

Good morning friends, I am happy to share my card for this weeks Paper and Such Challenge, this week is a Mothers Day challenge, I cannot wait to see what you create!  I have used this amazing bicycle image from Paper and Such; called Basketful of Flowers.  I must say this is the sweetest bicycle image I have ever seen, a new favorite stamp!  I colored only the flowers, luv the look...shabby/vintage style.  I hope you have a super day...enjoy!
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Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch

Mojo Monday 238-Birthday Wishes

Good morning Mojo friends, it is time for another fabulous Mojo Sketch, this weeks sketch was created by Mary!  Another fabulous sketch for using up scraps, I need to make more of these...teehehehe.  I have used a sweet doily, added another paper circle and a button to make the cute little flower with the tag sentiment!  Be sure to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the other mojo makers creations, these ladies have created some gorgeous cards!  Have a wonderful day...enjoy!


Daring Cardmakers:  tag
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO238
Shelly's Images Blog:  anything goes

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC94-Thinkin About You

Hello freinds, I am sharing today's Waltzingmouse sketch, and my card made with th sketch.  I have used a green, pink, and black color scheme.  I am really happy with the way it turned out.  I have used the stamp sets from Waltzingmouse called Heirloom Patterns and Very Vintage Labels 25, I adore both of these sets...so many possibilities!  I have also played along with my friends at the Friday Mash-UP, it has been awhile girls...I have been super busy!  The challenge is a ghosting/Versa-Mark Resist technique, I luv using this technique with the Hounds-tooth print from the Heirloom set.  Have a wonderful week, I plan on relaxing and crating; I have been a very busy gal the last several weeks....enjoy! 

Friday Mash-UP:  ghosting/Versa Mark Resist
Waltzingmouse:  sketch/WMSC94

April Diva Dare-Day 1

 

I am starting this months Diva Dare; to read more about the challenge, to see what I have used in my tag, to play along, and to comment for your chance to win go to the Verve Blog here!   I have used the Sketchbook Saturday Sketch or my tag.

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Inspire Me Fridays:  anything goes

Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/RePurpose to UpCycle

Hello peps, I am super exciting about today's post, why you ask?  Because I adore my finished project, I do not say that very often about my own work...lol.  It is time for another new Frilly & Funkie challenge, this weeks is repurpose/upcycle.  For the challenge, use at least two repurposed items to create an upcycled paper project,  I have used the tin and the alpa letters I had lying around.  I cannot wait to see what you create this week, don't forget to head over to the Funkie Junkie Boutique and catch great shipping deal Linda is offering!  If you are like me, I luv to save on shipping!   

Here you can see the sweet little typewriter alpha letters.  I didn't have a "t" so I took the "i" and turned it on its side...it gives it much more character, don't ya think?  I black out the bottom part with a sharpie marker....too cute!  I have used the amazing dies from Tim Holtz, I adore the shapes and sizes he has to offer, check them out here!

I am remolding my creating studio (lol....area)...it is a slow process, but anyway I thought my new upcycled tin would look great on my new shelves.  I have added scissors for the photo, but not real sure what it will house once its in place.  I hope you have a wonderful day....enjoy!
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Simon Says Stamp:  anything goes

Mojo Monday 237-Thanks A Bunch

Good morning mojo friends, it is time for another fabulous Mojo Monday sketch....this weeks sketch was a fun one!  Now I have tweaked it just a bit, but it is still very much like the original sketch, I wanted to group the fabulous new flowers from Verve!   The Joyful Blooms set has amazing flowers and sweet sentiments!  I have also used A Cut Above Verve Die called Joyful Blooms Die Set.  I have used newsprint designer paper from SU to cut out my flower, I added a button to each one, stitching, and distressing.   A sweet piece of lace trim is behind the sentiment and completes my card.  I hope you week is full of love and laughter...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Joyful Blooms(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU),   Specialty Series Deisgenr Paper(SU), London Market Deisgenr Paper(PinkPaislee)
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Charming Banner Die,  Elegant Leaves Die, Joyful Blooms Dies by Verve, Buttons, Janome Sewing Machine, Distressing Tool, Lace Trim, and 3D Foam Squares

CR84FN:  colors/CR84FN52

Verve Fringe Flower

Hello friends, I am sharing a quick card I made using the Sketchbook Saturday sketch from last week and the awesome inspiration photos from Just Add Ink.  I have also used the sweet Fringed Flower stamp that was released from Verve yesterday.  Head over to check out the entire release and be sure to visit all of the divas blogs and comment on the release day post for your chance at winning Verve stamps!  I have covered the flowers with Martha Stewart's Fine Glitter, used various trims and SU ruffled ribbon.  Have a fabulous weekend....enjoy!
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Just Add Ink:  photo inspiration
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC93-Greetings

Hello and happy weekend...I have created this for today's Waltzingmouse Sketch, I have used the new Waltzingmouse stamp set called Very Vintage Labels 25....these are gorgeous designs inside the labels, totally luv them!  I have used a wide piece of lace, the butterfly bow for the banner part of the sketch, and of course distressing.  Be sure to visit the other gals and leave them some luv....have a wonderful weekend...enjoy!

 Edna Morrisedie
Iwona Palamountain
Jean Martin
Jen Cuthbertson
Karin Åkesdotter
Kim Duran
Lenet Mos
Renee Lynch
Savitri Wilder
Teresa Kline:ME

Verve Sneak Peek April Release Day

One person from Fridays comments will win the entire release and dies....woohoo...that is worth a comment!  The prize deadline is Monday April 16 at 6 PM Mountain Time, winners will be announced here on the Verve Blog Tuesday April 17. The stamps and dies will be available for purchase Friday morning.  I am the end of the hop, so your next stop will be the Verve store to shop...woohoo!  I can't wait to see what you pick up and what you create, thanks for hopping with us this week.

Janelle Stollfus

Charmaine Ikach

Laurie Schmidlin

Andrea Ewen

Maureen Plut

Sankari Wegman

Amy Sheffer

Tosh Leyendekker

Amber Hight

Teresa Kline:ME

Cardabilities:  sketch
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Stamps: Purely Sentimental (Verve)
Paper: Very Vanilla and Everyday Enchantment(SU)
Ink: Riding Hood Rd(SU) and Pumice Stone(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: A Cut Above Ribbon Banner Die and Jotted Heart Die by Verve, Janome Sewing Machine, Tim Holtz Rosette Die, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Mr Huey's Calico Mist, Lace Time, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Sneak Peek April Release-Day 2

Good morning Verve fans and welcome to day two of the release.  I have used the new Cut Above Verve die called Ribbon Banner for my card today.  It is surely a CAS card for me, but I am really happy with how it turned out.  Be sure to visit each diva's blog and comment, each day one random winner will be chosen to win the stamps and dies that are peeked.  One person from Fridays comments will win the entire release and dies....woohoo...that is worth a comment!  Next on the hop is the amazingly talented Sankari, visit her and comment for your chance at winning!  The prize deadline is Monday April 16 at 6 PM Mountain Time, winners will be announced here on the Verve Blog Tuesday April 17. The stamps and dies will be available for purchase Friday morning.

Tosh Leyendekker

Teresa Kline:ME

Sankari Wegman

Maureen Plut

Laurie Schmidlin

Janelle Stollfus

Charmaine Ikach

Andrea Ewen

Amy Sheffer

Amber Hight

Paper Players:  colors
Unscripted:  sketch
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Stamps: Small Celebrations (Verve)
Paper: Very Vanilla(SU) and Lost & Found Breeze Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Old Olive(SU)
Accessories: A Cut Above Ribbon Banner Die by Verve, Burlap String, Janome Sewing Machine, Scor Pal, and Glue Dots

Verve Sneak Peek April Release-Day 1

Good morning Verve fans we are sneak peeking the new sets that will be released this Friday April 13.  I have used the set Joyful Blooms for my card today.  Be sure to visit each diva's blog and comment, each day one random winner will be chosen to win the stamps and dies that are peeked.  One person from Fridays comments will win the entire release and dies....woohoo...that is worth a comment!  Next on the hop is the super talented Tosh, visit her and comment for your chance at winning!  The prize deadline is Monday April 16 at 6 PM Mountain Time, winners will be announced here on the Verve Blog Tuesday April 17. The stamps and dies will be available for purchase Friday morning.

Amber Hight

Andrea Ewen

  Charmaine Ikach

  Janelle Stollfus

  Laurie Schmidlin

  Maureen Plut

 Sankari Wegman

  Teresa Kline:ME

 Tosh Leyendekker

I used Friday's Viva la Verve sketch too, I hope you will join us and play along.  Have a wonderful day...enjoy!

Anything Goes:  anything goes
Viva la Verve: sketch
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Stamps: Joyful Blooms (Verve)
Paper: Very Vanilla(SU), and Linen Deisgner Paper(Teresa Collins)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Black Soot(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: A Cut Above Joyful Blooms Die Set by Verve, Lace Trim, Janome Sewing Machine, Ribbon, Buttons, Burlap String, SU Crystal Effects, Glass Glitter, Distressing Tool, Kraft Tag, and 3D Foam Squares

Paper and Such CAS Challenge

Hello friends, I am playing along with the gals at Paper and Such, if you have not seen the sweet stamp sets Julie has to offer, head over and check them out!  The challenge this week is CAS, some of you may be thinking my card is not CAS, well it is for me...lol.  I adore the CAS style, but have a harder time perfected it, I cannot wait to see what the CAS regulars do with this weeks challenge!  I have used a sketch from Unscripted Sketches, I paper pieced the sweet dog image, I adore this set....so many cute sentiments and the sweet dog/cat images.  This is will be perfect for the dog/cat lover and for making cards for other who are dog/cat lovers.  Be sure to play along with us this week...enjoy! 

Pile It On:  "s"...star
Unscripted Sketch:  sketch(old sketch)

Mojo Monday 236- Amazing Grace

If you are looking for my Paper and Such Blog Hop card, scroll down one or click here.
Hello peeps, it is time for another sketch from Mojo Monday, I hope you have as much fun with the sketch as I did.  I have designed this weeks sketch, it is perfect for using up those scrap pieces of designer papers.  I need to make these kinds of card more often, I have tons of scrap pieces.  I really need to go through my creating supplies and do another giveaway.  I have used a preprinted butterfly, adding burlap, lace, twine, distressing, and stitching.  I cannot wait to see what you create, have a fantastic week...enjoy!  

Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO236

Ribbon Reel:  blues/#25

                                                                        

Paper and Such Blog Hop

Hello friends, I am super excited to share with you that I am the guest designer for Paper and Such
this month.  They have challenges to each month, check out the Paper and Such Blog for more info.  This adorable set is a peek at one of the sets being released.  I have colored her with copics and played along with the JUGS sketch challenge.  Next on the hop is the super talented Julie and the owner of Paper and Such!  Be sure to visit each blog and see what the other gals have created, the list is listed below.  Hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!

JUGS:  sketch/#131
Party Time Tuesdays:  flowers/#62

Paper and Such Design Blog

Teresa Kline: ME

Julie Smith

Janice Melton

Kim O'Connell 

Amber Hillman
Pattie Goldman
Kendra Sand
Meredith Winston
Stephanie Mino
Naomi Gong
Mindy Young
Paper and Such Design Blog
 

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC92-Great Big Hugs

This is for this weeks Waltzingmouse Sketch; fun sketch I can't wait to see what you create!  I am keeping this post short and sweet too, It has been so busy for me this week. Our Easter drama had it last performance last night, it is a huge event for us.  We serve a meal to over 300 people and perform a drama, I am amazed how we do it all so perfectly.  I have used the set Frame It, this set has some awesome sentiments.  I hope you have a wonderful peaceful Easter weekend....enjoy!