Wishing You

 Good morning, I have a gorgeous cupcake to share and get your mojo flowing....this cupcake is covered with teals and browns.  What a fabulous color combo, I really like SU Taken with Teal and it's not in the new cattie...I will have to see if Mikey's has a color in Bazzil to compare.  On with today's card,  This is this weeks Cupcake Inspiration, CIC64....I used a really deep chocolate Bazzil paper and the teal houndstooth SU Sweet Pea designer paper.  The sentiment is Verve Wishing You (Verve is having a release this Friday, JUNE 25..I will be peaking sets later in the week) and the big ole flower is from the Ippity set Now and Always.  I layered the flower and added a little stickles and a dark brown button.  Speaking of buttons, I had bought a bag of buttons at Hobby Lobby(in PA, we don't have one near me) a year ago; anyway I thought the buttons where a mix of soft green, blue, and plums.  I discovered last night that they are a deep chocolate(I had been looking for deep chocolate) I felt like I had hit the jackpot...lol.  I was under my trusty Ott light and seen that they are truly chocolate.....what a wonderful surprise!  Back to the card, I added a piece of ric rac, it is paper but it sorta looks like ribbon.  The die is from PTI, I also added a row of stitching.  I hope you have a wonderful day and I surely hope you will play along with us, you can see the all the other sweeties creations at the Cupcake Inspiration Blog.  I used the Clean & Simple sketch, FTL95...luv the sketches over there, check them out!  Enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Wishing You(Verve) and Now and Always(Ippity)
Paper:  Bazzil and Taken With Teal, White, and Sweet Pea Designer Paper(SU) 
Ink:  Taken With Teal(SU) and Rich Cocoa(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, Linen Thread, PTI Ribbon, PTI Ric Rac Die, Buttons, Stickles, and 3D Foam Squares

Seeing Stars-Ready Set Stamp Verve Challenge

Please Read This Post To Help Susan Liles and Her Family!

I have a couple of Father's Day cards to share, the first is using Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, it is a sketch this week, ssnotime144 and for the Color Cue color challenge.  I had forgotten where I found the Color Cue challenge, but I found it today...yeah!  I saved it in my side bar with all the other daily challenges.  I used the Verve stamp Seeing Stars, Julee has posted the new Ready Set Stamp Challenge using this set Seeing Stars, you could win a $30 gift certificate from the Verve store...wow!  That is a challenge worth taking, don't ya think?
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Stamps:  Seeing Stars and Dad's Day(Verve)
Paper:  Bazzil, Hawaiian Shores(PTI), Old Olive, Tangerine Tango(SU), and Bella Blvd Designer Paper
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango(SU), and Hawaiian Shores(PTI)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Janome, Silver Star Brad, SU Stars Die, and 3D Foam Squares

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My second card is for the Curtain Call Color Challenge Act34 and for Everything But The Kitchen Sink Challenge, EBTKS17;  it is a sketch.  This sketch was perfect for the simple Father's Day card I needed for my Father in law.  It had been a long time since I played along with the kitchen sink gals, if you have time check out their fun challenges!   I adore these colors together, I kept it simple but added textured by embossing and distressing.  The sentiment is from the Verve set Dad's Day.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned, dh and are going to take our first motorcycle ride of the year.  Since he has had his surgery he has not felt like riding, we will have a nice relaxing day on the bike, stopping for lunch and shopping if the mood hits....hehehe.  Enjoy your weekend!
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Stamps:  Dad's Day(Verve)
Paper:  Dusty Durango, Kraft, Rich Razzleberry, White(SU)
Ink:  Dusty Durango(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folders, Distressing Tools, SU Corduroy Brads, and 3D Foam Squares

Please Read!

Happy Friday, I have some very important information I need to share and a couple of cards, people are more important than cards so I will share the people part first.  My fellow diva Susan Liles's  husband, Eric has been fighting cancer the last few months.  Susan has a wonderful, fun personality and has taken this very lightly on the surface, but this is a really big deal.  Anyone who has gone through such a thing with a family member knows that, she could use your help.  There are several ways you can help, there is a place to donate on Susan's blog and you can also make a purchase of Verve, My Favorite Things or The Cat's Pajamas  stamps and help.......you can read more about that here.  Thanks for listening and for helping!

The first card I am sharing is from Mercy's Tuesday sketch, MTSC78.  I used a sentiment stamp from Verve and the circle stamp is from PTI Round & Round set.  The papers are October Afternoon, these paper packs are wonderful, you can mix and match with any combo and it looks fabulous!
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Stamps:  Verve and PTI
Paper:  Sea Salt(Bazzil) and October Afternoon
Ink:  Blue Bayou(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Border Punch, Distressing Tool, Blossom Nestie, PTI Impressions Plate, PTI Buttons, PTI Linen Thread, and 3D Foam Squares

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I used the new sketch challenge from Waltzingmouse sketch, WMSC2.  The stamp set is from is called Enjoy from Verve.  I luv this set, the flower can be turned upside down and be used as a butterfly........so sweet!  I used the Waltzingmouse labels four stamp set to frame the flower.  I added a few gems in the upper corner and black ribbon.
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Stamps:  Enjoy(Verve) and Waltzingmouse
Paper:  Kraft(SU) and October Afternoon Designer paper
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Riding Hood Red and Wild Wasabi(SU)
Accessories:  Labels Four Nesties, Black Ribbon, Gems, and 3D Foam Squares

LOVE Card

Happy Day!  I have created a CAS card for the TLC277, to create a one layer card.  I used Verve stamps, I added scoring and red gingham ribbon.  There are tiny gemstones in the center of each flower.  I have been making two of every card lately.  I have had some rather large orders for cards and I will be donating to several different fund raisers and outreaches.  It makes it easy to make duplicate CAS cards and they are so very adorable.  It is amazing how simple they are, but yet so vibrant.  Have a wonderful evening......enjoy!
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Stamps:  Heart's Desire and Love's Flower(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft(SU)
Ink:  Real Red(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Bling, Ribbon, Scor Pal, and Glue Dots

A Warm Hello

Good morning, it is time for another mojo sketch.....this sketch is so fun!  I used October Afternoon papers and the new Verve set One Person.  I sponged around the stamped image and layered it vanilla on vanilla card stock.  I used three tabs of designer paper and then askewed a sentiment over top of the tabs.  I hope you have a wonderful day, be sure to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the other mojo makers creations. Happy creating, make the most of today!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  One Person(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanill(SU) and FLy A Kite(October Afternoon Designer Paper)
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento) and Copics
Accessories:  Ribbon, Janome, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares

Rolled Paper Flower Card

Good morning, I have the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC63 to share.   I think today's cupcake is adorable, but I haven't met a cupcake I didn't like...hehehe.  Have you seen the new Cupcake Inspiration Blog and Rachel will be announcing the Top five every week, so get your creations in.  I used the sketch from the Dirty Dozen Challenge, DDSKETCG0510.
I am having so much trouble with my computer and editing pictures this morning.  I am going to keep this post short, I am getting a little aaahhhh frazzled...lol.  I have to share the fabulous tutorial for these flowers it is from the super talented Rae, Simply Rae, click on the link to find out how to make them!  I added a piece of chocolate card stock to the end before rolling to give the center bloom a little punch, I like the look, do you?  The sentiment is Verve stamps, I will be back to clean up this post, I am in a hurry this morning.  Enjoy! 

Be sure to check out the other sweeties creations

Karen    Piali    Rachel

Cupcakes...Yummy!

 









 I have two cards to share tonight, this is a super short post...I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  I will have some other creations to share this weekend!  The first card is for the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL94 and for The Color Throwdown, CTD96.  It is also my submission to The Tuesday Trigger inspiration challenge, the ice cream inspired me to make a cupcake card, I luv cupcakes but really luv them with ice cream...yummy.  I used the Verve set Cupcake Affair.

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This card is for the OCC Sketch Challenge, OCCSC19 and for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 33.  I used SU Butterfly die and the sentiment is PTI.  I luv this sketch, it is square...I have been on the square cards lately.  Enjoy!

New Sketch Challenge

I have a couple of cards to share tonight, I have played along with several challenges.  The first card is a new challenge from WaltzingMouse Sketch Challenge,WMSC1; I adore this cute square sketch.  I used Verve stamps(I only have one Waltzing Mouse set and it goes with the Nesting labels).  This is also my submission to Jenny's Wee Memories Challenge, WMC9; to uses punches.  I used a SU Square punch to make the flag on the end of my tag.  I also used SU Circle punches.  
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Stamps:  Becuase Of You and One Person (Verve)
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU), and October Afternoon Designer Paper
Ink:  Old Olive, Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Punches, SU Square Punch, Square Scalloped Nesties,  PTI Button, PTI Linen Thread, Pearl, Distresing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

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I created this for Taylors Sketch Challenge, TESC116 and for today's CAS70, to use a quote, verse, or sentiment as your focal point.  I also played along with Keesh's Color Challenge #26; to use kraft, gray, red, and white.  I used stamps from Unity.  I embossed the back panel, add some Melissa Frances trim and gemstones.  I hope you have a wonderful week!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Unity
Paper:  Kraft, Gray, Real Red(SU)
Ink:  Gray and Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Blossom Nesties, Circle Nesties, Gemstones, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday

Good morning, it is time for another mojo sketch and this week is a contest week.  Link your creation over at the Mojo Monday Blog and you could win FREE Verve.  I adore this weeks sketch, I used a music theme with fun pink and green colors with a pop of black.  You can never go wrong with black.  I used the Verve Beautiful You set, this set is full of great quotes and a gorgeous flower.  I added hymnal paper tabs, sheet music stamping, and I glittered up the butterfly using glass glitter that I found on ETSY here.  The papers are My Mind's Eye and my favorite SU Wild Wasabi(it's coming back...doing the happy dance).  I hope you can play along with us and have a fabulous Monday!  Enjoy.  
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Stamps:  Beautiful You(Verve)
Paper:  Black, Wild Wasabi(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper 
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Scalloped Border Punch, Ric Rac Ribbon, Distressing Tool, Nestie labels Twelve, SU Circle Punch, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Glass Glitter, Hymnal Book Pages, and 3D Foam Squares

Butterfly Birthday

If you are looking for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge scroll down one or click here.  I created this card for today's FS174, Nikki.  I chose her card here to case, changing the colors, the sentiment placement and added distressing and stitching.  I used the wide striped SU ribbon, I really like this ribbon, but I don't use it near enough.  The designer paper is October Afternoon.  Be sure to check back tomorrow for the Mojo sketch, this week is a contest week over at the Mojo Monday Blog, you could win FREE Verve!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Big Wish(Verve)
Paper:  Mud Pie(Bazzil), Very Vanilla(SU), and October Afternoon Designer Paper
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento)
Accessories:  SU Ribbon, PTI Button, Distressing Tool, Janome, SU Butterfly Embosslit, Kaiser Craft Pearls, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

Just Because

Good morning, I have a sweet Cupcake Inspiration Card, CIC62 for you today.  I hope you go by and check out the new Cupcake Inspiration Blog and play along, I can't wait to see what you create!  The cupcake inspiration if fantastic to get your mojo flowing, your can use colors, shapes, theme, or even textures to create your masterpiece and go have a yummy cupcake after all your hard work.....hehehe!
I used the OCC Sketch, OCCSC18 as my starting point, I luv square cards and seem to be making them all the time lately.  This little baby is 4 x 4 square.  I sure wish I could find 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 square envies, I have looked and looked.  I was able to get them and now the online store stopped selling them, if you know of a place that has them please let me know.  I used the set from PTI Round & Round, the designer paper is Basicgrey Bittersweet.  I added ribbon, button, and a tag to finish it off.  Have a great day....enjoy!   
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Stamps:  Round & Round(PTI)
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU) and Bittersweet Designer Paperr(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Ribbon, PTI Button, Stickles, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares

Happy Saturday!

I have several cards to share tonight, today's IC235 has beautiful items from Layla Grace.  There is a wonderful selection of household, accessories, and gift items.  I liked the things in this store so much I chose three different items for my cards tonight.  The first card is for Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch, SSSC71.  I have missed the deadline but used this sketch anyway.  I chose the fabulous bed and bedding here....wow!  I made a paper flower and made the center from black fabric like ribbon.  I used some of the Wild Wasabi that I have been hoarding, I figured since they are bringing it back I can use my stash....luv this color! 
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Data Dig:  The triangle embossing folder is here, it is on sale so get your while they last!


Stamps:  Verve
Paper: Black, White, Wild Wasabi(SU), and Making Memories Designer Paper
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Book Pages, SU Flower Filled Die, Tag, Hemp Twine, Janome, and Glue Dots

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This card is using the Clean and Simple Sketch, FTL93, I also used the lovely tote bag here as my inspiration, I would so luv to own this...but it is $200.00; that is a little expensive for me.  I also made this for the Summer Cas DT Call, FIREWORKSCAS2 to make a card with a little sparkle.  I embossed the blue piece of card stock and then added SU dazzling diamonds.  I used the sentiment from the PTI Round & Round set that I won on Ebay for a remarkably great price!
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Stamps:  Round & Round(PTI)
Paper:  Mud Pie, Sea Sal(Bazzil) and Thrift Store(October Afternoon)
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento)
Accessories:  SU Top Note Die, SU Square Punch, Embossing Folder, SU Dazzling Diamonds, and 3D Foam Square

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This card is using Mercy's Tuesday Sketch, MTSC76 and the cuuute purse shown here.  This little baby is $238.00.....eeeeekkk..I will make a card instead...lol.  I also made this for the Summer CAS DT Call, FIREWORKSCAS1 to use a pop of black.  I used black and sparkle on this one.
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Stamps:  Round & Round(PTI)
Paper:  White(SU) and Making Memories Designer Papers
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  SU Ribbon, SU Square Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Gemstone, and Glue Dots

COOL Fan

I wanted to share my project for the Verve Project Parade, the theme is Sizzlin Summer Fun. I made a hand fan/church fan, which was my dh's idea.  He is so very creative and really does enjoy my creating and helping me(ideas and praise).....I luv that!  I used a Lowe's paint stick for the handle, painted it and sanded it a little.  I used the Verve flowers from the set One Person.  The COOL sentiment is from the set Happy Days.  This would be perfect to take to ball games(cow bell attached....lol), lawn parties, and cook outs.  I hope that you will make a project for the Verve Project Parade, you could win FREE Verve.  Make something and upload to this post.   Also, don't forget to leave a comment on each of the divas projects for another chance at winning.  You can see a close and the back of the fan here.  Enjoy your weekend!

Happy Day

Hi!  I hope your Tuesday was a good one after the long holiday weekend.  It will be Friday before you know it...lol.  I have a couple of challenge cards to share the first one if for the Unscripted Sketch #57.  I used the Ippity set What Matters Most and the sentiment is from SU Upsy Daisy.  I used October Afternoon designer papers.  I made the little block 1" square, teeny tiny and added four different pieces of designer paper and ran it through the sewing machine.  A little embossing, stitching, and added the sentiment.  Have a wonderful week! Enjoy.
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.Stamps:  What Matters Most(Ippity) and Upsy Daisy(SU)
Paper:  Mud Pie, Sea Salt(Bazzil), and Thrift Store(October Afternoon)
Ink:  Blue Bayou, Old Olive, Real Red, and Soft Sky(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

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This card is for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge, Act32 and for Keesh's Sketch Challenge #25......luv this sketch! 
This card is an all SU card, I do not make them very often.  I cut the flower using the flower fold die, then ran it through the SU embossing folder and added a little dazzling diamonds.  I stamped the sentiment onto Good morning Sunshine designer paper, it is from the Happy Harmony set.  i added some stitching, distressing, and these fabulous brads.  I hope your week is great....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Happy Harmony(SU)
Paper:  Regal Rose, Rose Red, White, Good Morning Sunshine,Pink Flamingo, and Raspberry Tart Designer Papers(SU)
Ink:  Rose Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, Flower Fold Die, SU Embossing Folder, SU Border Punch, SU Ribbon, SU Brads, Circle Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares