Mojo Monday/MOJO258 May God Bless You

Good morning peeps, I am sharing the card I created for the Mojo Monday sketch...yes, I turned the sketched...lol.  I am seriously stuck on the longer styled cards...lol.  I adore the colors, I also played along with the gals at Stampin Royalty.  I have used one of the gorgeous fonts sets from Verve.  If you did not get your new stamps, head over and shop..*grin*.  The set I used today is called Wonderfully Made, so gorgeous!  I have used once again some of my favorite things; a doily, stitching, sponging, washi tape, bling, and Mr. Huey's....what is not to like!  I hope you will join us this week and use your favorite things to create.  Have a super fabulous day...enjoy!   

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO258
Stampin Royalty:  colors

Happy Thoughts

Happy Sunday afternoon, I wanted to play along with a couple of great challenges; this is my finished card.  I luv just playing in my studio(*grin*)picking this and that up, looking for that special piece of designer paper, hunting for the perfect embellishment.  Oh, I'm I the only one that has to look for that something special?...lol.  I don't know about you, but I do not always know where I have tucked that special embellie.  I had a blast putting this card together and it is even a tad on the CAS side for me.  I hope you have a wonderful evening...enjoy!

Shabby Tea Room:  photo, colors, and banner/#130
Try Stampin On Tuesdays:  sketch/#82

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC114 Take Care

Good morning peeps and happy weekend!  I am sharing with you today this weeks Waltzingmouse Sketch, I luv the sketch.  I made mine an A2 size rather than square, but totally luv the square too.  Don't ya just luv the polka dotted label for the sentiment.  It is from one of my favorite Waltzingmouse sets Vintage Labels 18.   I hope you will join us this week for the fun, be sure to stop by the blog and check out the other gals creations!  These ladies are amazing, worth a peek for sure.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend...enjoy!

Color Throwdown:  colors/CTD208
Waltzingmouse: sketch/WMSC114

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/The Great Outdoors

Hi friends, I am sharing today's card for this weeks Frilly & Funkie challenge of the great outdoors.  Here is how Linda describes the challenge.....the heat of the summer is starting to break here in the States.  Let's celebrate being able to get out side and enjoy the fresh air by making something with an outdoors theme. Required ingredient is that you must include a quote about outdoors/nature. I have used a pre-printed card that has a bird nest on it and the definition of nest...I luv using definitions for words...so cool!  I have used the gorgeous lace trim from the Funkie Junkie Boutique, the resin heart if Melissa Frances and it is on sale...totally luv!  The sweetest thing about my card I want to share is the pink seam binding,if you have not ordered from The Funkie Junkie Boutique; you should!  Linda takes such time and care it is like Christmas with the delivery of each package, the signature pink seam binding sweetly wraps your goodies...*grin*.  I hope you will join us for this fun challenge..enjoy! 

  
Frilly & Funkie Challenge:  great outdoors
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch

Verve Diva Inspiration Hop-September

Good morning peeps, it is the start of a new month and that means Verve Diva Inspiration time!  I adore these colors together, the red and aqua make my heart skip a beat..totally luv them!  I went with a CAS card today, using the sketch from Sunday Sketch & Stamp.  I used papers from Teresa Collins and the Verve sentiment is from the set With Love.  I made the rolled fabric flower and added the red button, a little Washi tape, I got a couple of those from Freckled Fawn, check them out...super cute designs!  Be sure to visit all the divas and comment, these ladies are amazing...enjoy!

Sunday Sketch & Stamp:  sketch

	1. Betty	8. Amber
	2. Jen d.	9. Amy
	3. Jen T.	10. Andrea
	4. Julee	11. Janelle
	5. Sankari	12. Maureen
	6. Sony	13. Teresa
	7. Susan	14. Tosha

Mojo Monday/MOJO257 So Sweet

Good morning mojo fans, it is contest week at the Mojo Monday Blog.....you do not want to miss this week.  It is your chance to win some free Verve!  I have used a darling sentiment from one of the new release sets from Verve called Borderline.  I played along with the Color Q colors and the gals...I adore these colors...my two favorite shades of green....be still my heart..*grin*.  I also played along with the fabulous gals from the Friday MashUP...to use ruffle or a baby card.  I cannot wait to see what you create this week, looking forward to your posts.  Here is a thought for you today..... Live every day on a fresh new start.  Don't be held back by what happened yesterday.   Hope you have a wonderful week...enjoy!  

Stamps:  Borderline(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft,
Ink:  Basic Grey(SU), For The Record Designer Paper(Echo Park), and Tell Your Story Designer paper(Teresa Collins)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Washi Tape, Burlap String, Button, Bloomers Flowers,Small Bag, Seam Binding Ribbon, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Color Q: colors/CQC152
Friday MashUP:  ruffles or baby/FM74...I used the ruffled flowers(bloomers)...I couldn't resist...lol
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO257

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC113 Thanks A Bunch

Good morning, I hope you are able to rest this long Labor Day weekend...I plan on it for sure*grin*!  I am sharing today's card using the sketch from Waltzingmouse....I luv this weeks sketch!  I have used the fun and pretty paper pack from Echo Park, such gorgeous colors.  I used the Waltzingmosue stamp sets Compact Sentiments and Very Vintage Labels #25.  I so luv the Waltzingmosue sets that are compatible with nesties.  Be sure to stop by the Waltzingmouse Blog and check out the other mischief makers creations, these gals are amazing!  Hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!

FRIDAY FOCUS - Melissa Frances

Good morning friends, I am once again sooooo excited about today's Frilly and Funkie Friday Focus.  Linda is now carrying Melissa Frances.....eeecccckkkk, I know; isn't this awesome?  You cannot get more frilly than Melissa Frances!

For my first card, I used a sweet Melissa Frances tag(sold out), and the adorable resin keyhole embellie.  I have used the Tim Holtz Once Upon A Time Aplha to make the "love' word.  I added tiny gemstones all around, such sweetness.  The heart is covered in the amazing Tim Holtz glitter(also sold out), I luv this glitter! 

Yes, a Christmas card, my first of the year!  I have used the Melissa Frances Christmas card stock stickers, these are fabulous.  They will make your Christmas card making so easy; you can pull some of your favorite papers, lace, ribbon, a Melissa Frances card stock sticker and a little sparkle...poof and they will be done!
Be sure to stop by the Funkie Junkie Boutique, Linda is offering 15% off all Melissa Frances, woohoo...time to go shopping!


A Few Sketches 4 U:  sketch/#1 
Deconstructed Sketch:  sketch/DS66

Glitz Design

Hello everyone, I am back with another set of "love" cards to share with you today.  We could all use a little more love in our lives, if for no other reason to share it with someone else!  Let's start creating and share the love.    

 

All the elements of this card are from the French Kiss line, the paper, the card stock sticker...luv, and the gorgeous rhinestones.  I went with a gray, green(my favorite color), and neutral color combo.  It pairs together nicely, I think.  Using the Glitz card stock stickers makes it super easy to create a great card in a short period of time.  I framed it with a piece of card stock cut with a shaped background, the shaped edges, seam binding ribbon, and flower complete my card.


Supplies Used:
Glitz Design Paper:  French Kiss
Glitz Design Card Stock Stickers:  French Kiss Titles
Glitz Design French Kiss: Giant Rhinestones

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For my second card I went with classic color combo of pink and black,and paired them with kraft.  A sweet girly favorite of mine.

For this card I used the adorable Pretty In Pink line, swooon...a perfect match!  I have used the love sentiment stamp from the Love Games set to stamp onto the card stock journaling sticker.  I used a piece of corrugated cardboard spritzed with Mr Huey's white mist for the background of my journaling card.  Well, this is the last of my "love" cards for the month, I hope you where inspired to create and share some love!   


Supplies Used:
Glitz Design Paper:  Pretty In Pink
Glitz Design Love Games:  Clear Stamps
Glitz Design Card Stock Stickers:  Pretty In Pink Journaling
Glitz Design Pretty In Pink:  Giant Rhinestones

I hope you have a day filled with "love"!

Have a wonderful day, be sure to sprinkle it with a little Glitz!

Crafty Catz:  ribbons and bows
Paper Crafting Journey:  anything goes 
Word Art Wednesdays:   prosperity and health.....and love!

Mojo Monday/MOJO256 Sweet Circle Prayer

Good morning mojo fans, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday Blog.  I adore the sweet little circle cards and this week I have used one of the NEW Plain Janes stamps from Verve!   I also played along with the gals at JUGS, it has been awhile ladies!  I adore the gals at JUGS, but have not been so busy lately, so glad I was able to play along this week....luv the inspiration photo too!  I was drawn to the colors and shabby look; using lace, burlap, and a handmade ribbon flower on my sweeeet circle card.  I hope your Monday is a great start to a wonderful week...enjoy!    

JUGS:  inspiration photo/JUGS151
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO256

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC112 Love and Prayers

Good morning and welcome to the weekend, I am working once again this weekend...sigh.  I am sharing this weeks card using the Waltzingmouse Sketch, the sketch is one of my favorites!  I also played along with the gals from The Color Throwdown, it has been a long time since I played along with CTD.  I adore the colors this week, the vase of flowers make me smile!  I have used the Waltzingmouse set Say It Loud.  I used a sweet Maya Roads flower in the center, tooooo cute!  Hope you have a wonderful weekend....enjoy!

Color Throwdown:  colors/CTD206
Waltzingmouse:  sketch/WMSC112

Verve Anniversary Sneak Peek Day 9

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!
In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!
That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We'll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.
Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!

Stamps: Treasured Words(Verve)
Paper: Kraft, Book Page, Bluebell Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Flourished Trim Die by Verve, Distressing Tool, Seam Binding Ribbon, Burlap String, Button, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

CR84FN:  colors/CR84FN61
Viva la Verve:  sketch/VLVAug2012
 
Friday, 8/24
Featured Product: Treasured Words

1. Julee 9. Charmaine 2. Laurie S. 10. Janelle 3. Maureen 11. Betty 4. Teresa 12. Christyne {Guest} 5. Tosh 13. Laurie W. {Guest} 6. Amber 14. Jen S. {Guest} 7. Amy 15. Susan 8. Andrea

Create a new card using Verve Stamps Post your card to your blog or gallery Include a link to the Verve store in your write up Link your card using the entry form HERE

One lucky participant from all the entries will win our entire new release of products! That's over $300 worth of stamps and dies! You may enter as many times as you like, and feel free to link any new* Verve challenge cards, but each entry must be a different card, use Verve Stamps, be posted in a separate post, and include a link to Verve. *Only new cards posted August 16 through August 24, 2012 are eligible. Deadline to link your cards is 5PM Eastern on Friday, August 24. The winner will be announced at our release party that night (you don't need to be present to win)!

Verve Anniversary Sneak Peek Day 8

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!
In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!
That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.
Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!

Stamps: Borderline(Verve)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Bluebell Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Minni Bookplate and Pennant Banner by Verve, Seam Binding Ribbon, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, Doily, Mr. Huey's Spritz, Flowers, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Ribbon Reel:  colors and pennant/#35

Thursday, 8/23
Featured Products: Borderline, Mini Classy Label Die Set, Mini Vintage Oval Die Set, Mini Bookplate Die Set

1. Julee 9. Charmaine 2. Laurie S. 10. Janelle 3. Maureen 11. Betty 4. Teresa 12. Christyne {Guest} 5. Tosh 13. Laurie W. {Guest} 6. Amber 14. Jen S. {Guest} 7. Amy 15. Susan 8. Andrea

Create a new card using Verve Stamps Post your card to your blog or gallery Include a link to the Verve store in your write up Link your card using the entry form HERE

One lucky participant from all the entries will win our ENTIRE new release of products! That's over $300 worth of stamps and dies! You may enter as many times as you like, but each entry must be a different card, in a separate post, and include a link to Verve. Only new cards posted August 16 through August 24, 2012 will be eligible.
Deadline to link your cards is 5PM Eastern on Friday, August 24. The winner will be announced at our release party that night (you don't need to be present to win)!

Verve Anniversary Sneak Peek Day 7

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!
In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!
That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.
Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!

Stamps: Learning to Sail, Thatched Banner Plain Jane (Verve)
Paper: Very Vanilla(SU) and Bluebell Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Coffee Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: Ribbon Banner Die (A Cut Above by VERVE), Spellbinders Nesties Eighteen, Doily, Burlap Twine, Button, Distressing Tool, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Unscripted Sketch:  sketch/#172
 
Wednesday, 8/22
Featured Product: Learning to Sail, Flourished Trim Die

1. Julee 8. Andrea 2. Laurie S. 9. Charmaine 3. Maureen 10. Janelle 4. Teresa 11. Betty 5. Tosh 12. Christyne {Guest} 6. Amber 13. Laurie W. {Guest} 7. Amy 14. Jen S. {Guest}

Create a new card using Verve Stamps Post your card to your blog or gallery Include a link to the Verve store in your write up Link your card using the entry form HERE

One lucky participant from all the entries will win our ENTIRE new release of products! That's over $300 worth of stamps and dies! You may enter as many times as you like, but each entry must be a different card, in a separate post, and include a link to Verve. Only new cards posted August 16 through August 24, 2012 will be eligible. Deadline to link your cards is 5PM Eastern on Friday, August 24. The winner will be announced at our release party that night (you don't need to be present to win)!