JOY

A quick CAS card for the new Freshly Made Sketch, I  wanted to play as soon as I saw it. I used my beloved SU glimmer paper...totally luv. I die cut the "JOY" letters using the Tim Holtz letter die and the colored the silver paper with Pool Party ink. I used pop dots to adhere to the embossed circle...sweet and simple Christmas card. Luv how this turned out, did you notice it sorta matches my new blog header and icons? I am so very happy with the new look of my blog, you can get your very OOAK from Jacy, tell her I sen ya! Hope you have a wonderful evening...enjoy!

CASology: crisp/#65

Freshly Made Sketches: sketch/FMS107

Thank You

I am using the newly released Verve Stamps for my card today and another fun sketch of Jen's. I luv to distress and found myself not wanting to stop making this card shabby....lol. I used a sentiment from the Verve set Birthday Bots, what a sweet set for making fun birthday cards for the young and old. I have used mainly Teresa Collins designer paper for this one, Summer Stories...fun stuff...enjoy!

Stamps: Birthday Bots and Each Day(Verve Stamps)
Paper: White Card Stock and Summer Stories Designer Paper(Teresa Collins)
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: SU Circle Punch, SU Heart Punch, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Scissors, Tim Holtz Mini Stapler, Library Card, Embossing Folder, Mini Bag, Teresa Collins Gemstone, Best Glue Ever, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Catch The Bug: anything goes

Challenges 4 Everybody: anything goes/#30

Creative Craft Challenges: anything goes/#20

Deconstructed Sketch: sketch/#121

Be Strong

I luv the last couple of sketches that Jen has shared, I had to play along. I have used the newly released Verve Stamp from the set Each Day. I adore this set, lots of great encouraging sentiments and a gorgeous butterfly and cross. Hope you are having a great week...enjoy!

Stamps: Each Day(Verve Stamps)

Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc. My Mind's Eye Designer Paper

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)

Accessories: Sizzix Primitive Heart Die, SU Square Punch, SU Mini Scalloped Circle Punch, Tim Holtz Mini Clip, Sequins, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Casual Fridays: sequins and chevrons/CFC116

Crafty Ribbon Challenge: anything with ribbon/#64

Deconstructed Sketch: sketch/DS120

Sister Act: anything goes/#27

Viva la Verve/VLVOCT2013-Tomorrow

This is my take on last Friday's Viva la Verve sketch, it is not to late to play along and you could win Verve Stamps! I have used the new Verve sets Each Day and Poppy Birthday...sweet, sweet, sweet! I had so much fun with this one, I even pulled out the forgotten stickles...teehehehe..to use on the center of my poppies. Have a wonderful day...enjoy!

Stamps: Each Day and Poppy Birthday(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc. My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger), Cajun Craze, and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories: A Cut Above Award Banner and Build A Poppy Die Set by Verve, Spellbinder Scalloped Circle Nesties, Sizzix Leaf Die, Janome Sewing Machine, Distressing Tool, Stickles, Best Glue Ever, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Happy Birthday

I had to play along with the Sketchbook Saturday sketch, I luv Chupa's sketches! I kept this card clean and simple; CAS for me ....*grin*. Most of you know I adore green and paired with grey...be still my heart. Grey is such a fabby color and can be paired with anything.....luv! I have used the new stamps from Verve, luv this release; get yours here! The butterfly is from the set Each Day and the sentiment is from another sweet set called Poppy Birthday. Hope you have a sweet day....enjoy!

Stamps: Each Day and Poppy Birthday(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Grey Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: SU Square Punch, Corner Rounder, Burlap String, Button, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Simon Says Stamp: going dotty

Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#106

Hello

I have had such fun creating several CAS cards lately, I like adding just enough embellies to give it my signature style but keep it CAS. I had these sweet Glitz gems in my stash, luv the colors and design. I mixed it with black for a little pop. The sweet sentiment tag, uses Tim Holtz tiny typewriter letters. Oh, BTW if you are wondering where I got my new blog banner and icons, check out Jacy's Store, Hello Awesome. Tell her I sent ya! Hope you have a super fun day...enjoy!

Simon Says Stamp: going dotty

Try Stampin On Tuesday: sketch/#138

Merry Christmas

A quick CAS card using the Retro Sketch, I could not wait to play along with this sketch.....my washi tape was screaming, "use me"....lol. A made a Christmas card, one of my first for the year; I think I will send some Christmas cards to those who are collecting them to send to others this year. This card will be going in that stash pile. Oh, BTW if you are wondering where I got my new blog banner and icons, check out Jacy's Store, Hello Awesome. Tell her I sent ya! Hope your day is grand...enjoy!

Stamps: Holiday Greetings(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Black card Stock
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: SU Scalloped Circle Punch, SU Circle Punch, Washi Tapes, Button, Burlap String

Retro Sketches: sketch/RS84

BECAUSE, I Think You're Special

Hi friends, two CAS cards to share. Did you notice my new blog header and icons? I am soooooo luvin'em; Jacy made it all happen. You can get your very own here, tell her I sent you! I have used Verve Stamps for both of these cards, you can get the details below. I also added lots of embossing folders and a couple of dies to my Etsy Boutique, check them out! Hope you have a super evening...enjoy!

Top Card

Stamps: Take Note(Verve Stamps)

Paper: Black Card Stock and Misc Designer Papers

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)

Accessories: Bazzil Chipboard Scalloped Circle, SU Square Punch, Sizzix Heart Die, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Hearts, Embossing Folder, SU Gemstones, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Bottom Card

Stamps: Each Day(Verve Stamps) 

Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)

Accessories: SU Border Punch, Doily, Enamel Dots, Distressing Tool, and Glue Dots

Clean & Simple: sketch/#261

Freshly Made Sketches: sketch/FMS105

Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes/#123

Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes/#100

Thanks, You're The Best, Grateful

I am playing along with SCS CAS241 challenge today, we are CASEing Emily. I have also played along with the Cards For A Cause OPTIONAL challenge, to make a thank you. This gorgeous stamp is from Taylored Expressions. Hope your day is grand...enjoy!

SCS CAS241: CASE Emily
SCS Cards For A Cause: thank you

Mojo Monday/MOJO314-Hello

Good morning, it is time for the Mojo Monday sketch, I had such fun with this one. I played along with The Ribbon Reel, I adore the inspiration photo...such gorgeous fall colors! Did you notice my new blog header and the icons? Although we are still tweaking it, I am so very happy with how it turned out....luv it! Are you wondering where I got them? I know you are, well I found this amazing gal named Jacy; she is so reasonably priced and a doll to work with. You can get yours here, tell her I sent you! Hope your day is awesome.....enjoy!

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO314

The Ribbon Reel: flowers, sheet music, and ribbon

Thanks A Bunch

A quick CAS card to play along with a few challenges, Seize The Sketch and Casuals Fridays. This is my first time playing along with them. I adore the mix of patterns and colors, the burnt orange is gorgeous with black, grey, and the green/blue color. I have used a sentiment stamp from Verve Stamps, it is from the set Joyful Blooms and it is on sale...woohoo! I also played along with this month's Cards For A Cause OPTIONAL challenge, to make a "thank you".  The cards mostly needed this month are "thank you's" so that is very fitting. Be sure to stop by and chat with us and we would luv for you to send any unwanted cards to this month's "cause". Hope you have a wonderful evening...enjoy!

Cards For A Cause: thank you

Casual Fridays: chevrons and sequins

Seize The Sketch: sketch/STS5

Simplify Life

Hi friends, I have had a busy week along with also been dealing with allergies like never before. I have gotten meds so I hope to be back to normal very soon...yeah! I have missed stamping this past week, was looking forward to it this weekend. Keep checking back I plan on having lots to share. I wanted to use the amazing sketch from Cardabilites and the sweet Inspiration photo from Moxie Fab, a perfect combo! I was inpsired by the peach flower and the teeth on the comb, I used banners to replicate. Hope your weekend is gorgeous, it was a breathtaking day in my area today...wow! Happy World Card Making Day...enjoy!

Cardabilities: sketch/#84
Moxie Fab: Tuesday Trigger...fine tooth comb
Simon Says Stamp: going dotty

Verve's October Diva Inspiration Hop

Welcome to the World Card Making Day edition of Verve's Diva Inspirations Hop! It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time. Along today's hop you'll see some fresh new ideas for some beloved older sets, as well as some fantastic pairings of our latest release with existing sets. It's sure to be a treat, and we've got treats to give away, too!

I wanted to play along with the CAS(E) this Sketch, my good friend Wanda is the guest artist this week....woohoo! Stop bu her blog and say congrats! I have used the Verve set Merry Wishes and it is on SALE! You should have came from Marisa's blog, if not stop by the Verve Blog and start the hop. Your next stop is Maureen's Blog.....these gals are sure to please!

	1. Julee	10. Marisa
	2. Amy	11. Teresa
	3. Betty	12. Maureen
	4. Jessica	13. Charmaine
	5. Karen	14. Christyne
	6. Sankari	15. Andrea
	7. Sarah	16. Amber
	9. Susan	17. Stacey {Guest}
	9. Tiffany

Want to win Verve's ENTIRE September Release? Jut leave comments on all of the blogs on today's hop to be entered in the drawing! 
And since World Card Making Day is the official start to the holiday card making season, Verve has a 25% off sale on Christmas stamps this weekend only!

Mojo Monday/MOJO313-Happy Birthday

Hi friends, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday blog and I created a sweet little circle card. Look at those sweet butterflies, they where made with the raindrops from the new Rain or Shine Verve set, aren't they adorable? Julee shared on one of her cards, she made them using the raindrops and I couldn't wait to do the same..soooo cuuuute! I added stickles and a clear gemstone....eeecccckkk..luv them! I have used the colors from the Dynamic Duos, hope you have a super day...enjoy!

Dynamic Duos: colors/DD72
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO313

Praying For You

 Playing along with the 10 Minute Craft Dash, I really have a fun time playing along with the stop watch. Of course I have everything laid out first, that is acceptable; I am sure I would not make it under the 10 minutes if it was not...lol. I used the sketch from CAS(E) This Sketch. The sentiment is a new Verve set that was released on Friday, you can get yours here.


10 Minute Craft Dash: colors/#26
CAS(E) This Sketch: sketch/CTS47

Have An Amazing Birthday

Had to share another card I created using the newly released Verve Stamp set, Poppy Birthday! Be sure to stop by the Verve Store and pick up the entire release here. I have sued the sketch from Seize The Sketch. Have a wonderful weekend....enjoy!

Stamps: Poppy Birthday(Verve)

Paper: Slate Gray Card Stock(SU) and Misc. Designer Papers

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger and Real Red Marker(SU)

Accessories: A Cut Above Classy Label Die by Verve, Border Punch, SU Square Punch, Enamel Dots, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Sneak Pek Day 5-Rain or Shine

What a release it is...a must have for sure. I luv the sentiments in this sweet set of umbrellas, Rain or Shine set. I paper pieced the umbrella and stamped the sentiment so it is under the umbrella..cute, huh? Be sure to comment on all the diva's blogs for your chance at winning!

Welcome to our September 2013 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! Each day this week, the Divas will be shining their Verve spotlights on a different set, so stay tuned for a week filled with inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 9/27.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

Friday, 9/27/13
Today's Prize: Rain or Shine, Autumn Elements Ribbon Collection

1. Julee 7. Amber 2. Teresa 8. Laurie W. 3. Charmaine 9. Christyne 4. Stacey {Guest} 10. Marisa 5. Andrea 11. Janelle 6. Jen 12. Laurie S.

Verve Sneak Peek Day 4-Poppy Birthday

Oh my, this is my favorite set of the release, luv this Poppy Birthday set...sweeeet. I luv all flowers, but poppies are one of my favorite picks. This is a must have, you can get yours Friday; don't forget to leave a comment for your chance at winning for FREE!

Welcome to our September 2013 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! Each day this week, the Divas will be shining their Verve spotlights on a different set, so stay tuned for a week filled with inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 9/27.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

Thursday, 9/26/13
Today's Prize: Poppy Birthday, Build a Poppy Die Set

1. Julee 8. Laurie W. 2. Teresa 9. Christyne 3. Charmaine 10. Maureen 4. Stacey {Guest} 11. Marisa 5. Andrea 12. Janelle 6. Jen 13. Laurie S. 7. Amber

Stamps: Poppy Birthday(Verve Stamps)

Paper: Black Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger), SU Real Red Ink Pad, and SU Markers

Accessories: A Cut Above Build A Poppy Die Set by Verve, Sizzix Leaf Die, SU Square Punch, Seam Binding, SU Gemstones, Button, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares