HELLO

I quick CAS card to share  I had to play along with the Freshly Made sketch, such a sweet one.  I have used the sentiment from the Verve Take Note set, I simply luv the fonts in this set!  I used chipboard Heidi Swapp chipboard hearts and added a little sponging....totally luv these chipboard hearts!  A super simple CAS card from me today...enjoy!

Stamps: Take Note(Verve)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Cashmere Dame Designer Paper(Glitz)
Ink: Coffee Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: Seam Binding, Pom Pom Trim, Burlap String, Heide Swapp Chipboard Hearts, Buttons, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots 

Challenges 4 Everybody: anything goes
Fab & Funky Challenges: favorite embellishment...I have lots, but ribbon, buralp string, and pom pom trim or lace
Freshly Made Sketches: sketch/#86
Through The Craft Room Door: anything goes

Happy Birthday To You

Playing along with Sieze the Birthday and the Dynamic Duo color challenge.  I do not have Pacific Point, so I used the closest thing to it, most of my blues have green in them....*grin*.  I luv green,m if you don't already know that!  I used the fun Tim Holtz distressed paints around the edge of the card stock....I really like the look.  I have used the Verve Plain Jane Birthday To You stamp, luv the size of this one. I hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!

Stamps: Plain Jane Birthday To You(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Every Day Moments Designer Paper(Teresa Collins)
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle by Verve, Black Beauty Ribbon Collection by Verve, Nesties, Doily, Lace Trim, Flower Gemstone, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots 

Dynamic Duo: colors/DD53
Seize The Birthday: sketch and birthday/#17

Birthday Blessings

ETA: Have been asked how I made the flower, it was burlap ribbon. I frayed the end and rolled it onto a Gluber, nothing special.  Made sure the frayed end was the center of the flower.  I hope this helps Christine!

Happy day peeps, well the yard sale shopping this morning was a bigggg hit!  We got lots of great bargains, it was seven of us, so you can say the SUV and truck was full....fun, fun!  I wanted to play along with the Fusion challenge again, trying once again to get the peers votes.  It is not working well for me though...lol.  I must say it is fast becoming one of my favorite challenges...luv the inspiration with a sketch; by far my two favorite types of challenges!  I went for broke and used both the sketch and photo, sweet photo; don't ya think?  I made the burlap flower from burlap styled ribbon kept it shabby looking.  I used the new Verve release set On Occasion.  Hope you Saturday evening is full of laughs...enjoy!

Stamps: On Occasion(Verve)
Paper: Kraft Card Stock and Glitz Designer Paper
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: SU Metal Edge Tags, Lace Trim, Burlap String, Burlap Ribbon, Glubers, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK20
Friday MashUP: monochromatic colors/FM110
Fusion: sketch and photo/#7
OCC: anything goes
Simon Says Stamp: flower power...burlap flower

Believe In Yourself

Good morning and welcome to the weekend  my favorite part of the week....yeah!  I cannot think of a better way to start your weekend than with the Viva la Verve sketch.  Charmaine has created this fun sketch and we would luv for you to play along with us.  You can get the sketch and see the divas samples here. I have also played along with the colors from Stampin Royalty and the uplifting anything goes challenge from Word Art Wednesday.  Hope you have an amazing Friday, be sure to get in some creating time....enjoy!

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.

                                                       ~ Norman Vincent Peale

Stamps: Let It Be and Take Note(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Sweet Scallop Die by Verve, Doily  Carnival Tickets, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Burlap String, Sequins, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots 

Stampin Royalty: colors/#176
Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVMAY2013
Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes/#80

Verve Diva Dare-Faith Can Move Mountians

The Verve Diva Dare is under way for the month of May!  There are Verve prizes to be won, so you don't want to miss playing along. I went with a favorite color combo and used a sweet printed chipboard star, luv these!  I used a combination of patterned papers with stripes.  The Verve set I reached for was Let It Be, this is a must have set; lots of versatile sentiments and sweet flowers.  I did not choose the CAS option, I did however tone down the distressing and shabby look.  I kept my luv for lace, sponging, and a mixed patterned turned down distressed corner.  I had a blast creating my Diva Dare card, I hope you have as much fun while in your creating zone too!

Stamps: Let It Be(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Misc Designer Papers
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger and Lucky Limeade(SU)
Accessories: Nesties Labels, SU Square Punch, Lace Trim, PinkPaislee Chipboard Star, Button, Burlap String, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Cardabilities: sketch/#74
Dynamic Duos: favorite color combo/DD52

Authentique Guest Designer

Good morning, I am totally thrilled to be guest designing for Authentique, what an honor!  You can head over the Authentique blog and read all about it and see more of my projects there!  I am so happy about this opportunity, thanks you Authentique!

Mojo Monday/MOJO293-Choose To Shine

Good morning peeps, it is time for another fabulous Mojo Monday sketch, just when you think they can't get any better, they do!  I totally luv this weeks sketch, all kinds of possibilities, luv that! I have used the sentiment stamp from Verve's new released set Let It Be, another favorite of mine; yes, I have lots of Verve favorites! I also played along with Crazy 4 Challenges, I adore the inspiration photo; the bright orange stars are gorgeous!  I hope you have a great Monday and week...enjoy!

Stamps: Let It Be(Verve)
Paper: Black Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: Verve Black Beauty Ribbon Collection, Sixxiz Star Dies, Circle Nesties, Spellbinders Border Dies, Button, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Crazy 4 Challenges: photo/C4C185

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO293

Let Your Light Shine

I am luvin the new Fusion Challenge, one because there is a sketch involved..yippee...my favorite kind of challenge!  And, two there is a photo inspiration, what could be better?  You have the best of both challenge worlds, don't ya think?  I do, you can always use either one of both, it is up to you.  I went for the gusto today, suing both to challenge myself.  Totally luv the sketch and I adore pink and orange together.  I used the newly released Verve Stamp set Let It Be, I adore this set, so many sweet sentiments and verses.  You can see my other card using this set here.  I am sharing another picture of Lexi at the bottom of my post, she is a really good girl!  Hope your day is great, Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms and Moms to be...enjoy!

When God made Moms, he gave me the best one!

Stamps: Let It Be(Verve)

Paper: White Card Stock and Delightful Designer Paper(Authentique)

Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)

Accessories: Spellbinders Exquisite Circle and Square Nesties, Sixxiz Scalloped Heart and Heart Die, Carnival Tickets, Lace Time, Burlap String, Button, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK19

Fusion: sketch and photo/#6

Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes/#102

Verve New Release - Deepest Sympathy

Happy Friday evening, I am sharing another new release stamp from Verve, it is the Deepest Sympathy Plain Jane!  This is a great size for making sympathy cards, I think a handmade sympathy card is very special; so I was super happy with this Plain Jane.  The PJ's are always a wonderful price, check them out here.  I listed the challenges I played along with, hope you have a wonderful weekend...enjoy!

Stamps: Deepest Sympathy Plain Jane(Verve)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Cottage Farms Designer Paper(PinkPaislee)
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle Die Set by Verve, Spellbinders Border Die, Janome Sewing Machine, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Hat Pins, Pearls, Paper Flower, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Crazy 4 Challenges: colors/C$C184
Shabby Tea Room: totally textured/#165
Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#95

Verve All Occasions Sneak Peek-Birthday Blessings

Welcome to our May 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps All Occasions, Teachers Count, and Promoted Plain Jane. Each of the release team Divas and Guest Divas below has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies and ribbons, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, May 10.
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 for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

1. Julee 8. Andrea 2. Charmaine 9. Jen M. 3. Teresa 10. Laurie W. 4. Stacey 11. Laurie S. 5. Amber 12. Janelle 6. Christyne 13. Maureen 7. Marisa 14. Jen S.

Stamps: All Occasion(Verve)

Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper

Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger and Cherry Cobbler(SU)

Accessories: A Cut Above Occasions Frame Die by Verve, Corrugated Cardboard, SU Heart Punch, Mini Clothes Pin, Doily  Seam Binding, Button, and Burlap String, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Verve Adjusted Sails Sneak Peek-She Stood

Welcome to our May 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps Strong Anchor and Adjusted Sails Plain Jane. Each of the release team Divas and Guest Divas below has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies and ribbons, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, May 10.

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 for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

1. Julee 8. Andrea 2. Charmaine 9. Jen M. 3. Teresa 10. Laurie W. 4. Stacey 11. Laurie S. 5. Amber 12. Janelle 6. Christyne 13. Maureen 7. Marisa 14. Jen S.

Stamps: Adjusted Sails Plain Jane and Strong Anchor(Verve)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Fourteen Designer Paper(Crate Paper)
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger) and Pool Party(SU)
Accessories: A Cut Above Pennat Die by Verve, Spellbinders Circle and Labels Eighteen Nesties, Doily, Rope Cord(SU), 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

My Time To Craft: sentiment as main focus/#220
PaperTake Weekly: anything goes
Stuck On You Card Sketches: May Sketch

Veerve Let It Be Sneak Peek-Let It BE

WOW, weren't the peeks awesome yesterday?  I am sure today will be know different so be sure to leave a comment on all the Divas blogs, there are prizes to be won!

Welcome to our May 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps Let It Be and Deepest Sympathy Plain Jane. Each of the release team Divas and Guest Divas below has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies and ribbons, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, May 10.

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 for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

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

Stamps: Let It Be(Verve)

Paper: Baja Blue(SU), Portfolio Designer paper(PinkPaislee), and Misc. Designer Paper

Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger) and Pool Party(SU)

Accessories: Spellbinders Scalloped Squares Nesties, SU Square Punch, Doily, Bubble Button, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

2 Sisters Challenge Blog: bingo..punches, dies, sentiment, flowers/#142

Hiding In My Craft Room: name your colors...blue/green, cream, and white/#96

Party Time Tuesdays: anything goes/PTT118

Seems A Little Sketchy: sketch/#38
Stampin Royalty: photo inspiration/#175

Verve Take Note Sneak Peek-Because

Hello peeps, it is sneak peek time at Verve, you will luv the new sets! All the deets are below, so let's get to it! Be sure to leave a comment on each Divas blog, there are prizes to be won!

Welcome to our May 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps Take Note and Happy Graduation Plain Jane. Each of the release team Divas and Guest Divas below has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies and ribbons, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, May 10.
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 for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

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

Stamps: Take Note(Verve)
Paper: Kraft Card Stock, White Card Stock, and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party(SU), ColorBox Archival Frost White
Accessories: Heat Embossing Tool, White Embossing Powder, SU Square Punch, Tim Holtz Mini Stapler,. Seam Binding, Burlap String, Button, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Challenges 4 Everybody: anything goes/#19
Delightful Challenges: I appreciate you/
Paper Playtime: embossing...envie and heart are heat embossed/#9

Mojo Monday/MOJO292-I life My Eyes

ETA: First picture of Lexi sitting, at bottom of post!

Good morning peeps, it is contest week at Mojo Monday, so be sure to link up with us! I have played along with the Ribbon Reel challenge to, I adore the gorgeous inspiration photo.  I had my hands full last night, we brought our new puppy Lexi home; it is just like having a toddler...lol.  I am keeping it short, but be sure to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the mojo makers inspiration!  Hope you have a wonderful week, oh and BTW the Verve Divas are starting peeks tomorrow on a new release...wohoo...enjoy!

52 Card Pick UP: anything goes/WK18

Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes

Mojo Monday: sketch/mojo292

Ribbon Reel: love letters/#52

Lexi on her first morning with us, this is her first time learning to sit....soooo cute!

Thanks A Bunch

I quick CAS card to share, playing along with with a SCS challenge.  Cards For A Cause is a monthly thread where we support organizations/groups by sending our extra cards to those who are in need for them.  Each month there is an optional challenge, this months challenge is to use polka dots, hope you will join us for the fun and giving!  I also want to share my new organization units for ink pads and punches.  I adore these, they where natural and I painted them to match my studio.  You can learn more about them here.

City Crafters: photo/#157
Retro Sketches: sketch/RS61