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

Mojo Monday/MOJO291-Hello

Good morning Mojo fans, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday blog, we luv circle square week, don't you?  I have made sweet circle cards most of these weeks, they are soooo darlin.  A perfect card to tuck in someones lunch bag, briefcase, and jacket before the start of their day.  I have used rolled flowers and a sweet "hello" sentiment.  I also played along with the Color Throwdown colors.  Be sure to check out the Verve sale, it ends the end of this month.

I've come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.

                                                                     ~Tony Robbins

Stamps:  Happy Hello(Verve)

Paper: White Card Stock, and Designer Paper(PinkPaislee)

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)

Accessories: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, SU Square Punch, Rolled Flower Die, Pearls, Seam Binding, SU Leaf Die, SU Circle Dies, Lace Trim, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Color Throwdown: colors/CTD239

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO291

Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

Birthday Wishes

Hi peeps, I am sharing a card for the Fusion challenge, luv this idea!  I was very intimidated by the inspiration photo, so I challenged myself to be inspired by it...lol. This is what I came up with using the fusion; both sketch and photo...very happy card...yeah!  I used the totally gorgeous paper pack from Simply Stories called Vintage Bliss...it is by far my favorite CHA paper introduced...luv this!  I have ben hoarding, but I broke free today and used it on this card....sweeeeet!  I hope you have a wonderful start to your week, where does the weekends go?...enjoy!

Crafting By Design: anything goes
Fusion: sketch and photo/#4
Paper Craft Journey: sentiment
SCS Featured Stamper: congrats Patti/FS325

Birthday Wishes

Hi friends, I have a sweet shabby card to share, I had to play along with Cardabilities...luv their sketches!  I have used some of my favorite Verve stamps, but hey they are all my favorites!  I also used the sweet color combo from Dynamic Duo, I really had fun pulling all the sweetness together for this card. I am also sharing a couple of photos of Lexi, we will be bringing her home next Sunday...eeecckkkk...I am sooo excited!  Hope you have a fabulous weekend...enjoy!

Stamps: Borderline and Love Notes(Verve)
Paper: Cream Card Stock, Sky's The Limit Designer Paper My Mind's Eye
Ink: Archival Coffee Ink(Ranger) and SU Blushing Bride
Accessories: A Cut Above Jotted Heart Die by Verve, Lace Trim, Burlap String, SU Leaf Die, Button, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares and Glue Dots

Cardabilities: sketch/#73
Dynamic Duos: colors/DD50

Sweet Baby

I am sharing a card I created using the latest Waltzingmouse release, it is called Nordic Baby, a darling baby.  I have you the gorgeous papers from Echo Park, Bundle of Joy and I adore this paper pack; the papers can be used for more than just baby cards.  I have added lace trim and seam binding with burlap string, and topped it with a lushes brown button.  A CAS card for me, but with a few extras.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend....enjoy!

Stamps: Nordic Baby(Waltzingmouse)
Paper: White Card Stock and Bundle of Joy Designer Paper(Echo Park)
Ink: SUI Early Espresso
Accessories: Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Corner Rounder, Button, Burlap String, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK17
Can You Dig It: sketch/CYDI34
Crazy 4 Challenges: baby/C4C183

Viva la Verve/VLVAPR2013 WK5 - He Cares For You

Good morning friends, welcome to the weekend, I wait all week for Friday...lol.  I look forward to spend time with the dh, creating a bit, eating out, and relaxing...no big plans for us this weekend.  I do have my card created using the Viva la Verve sketch, you can play along with us here.  Sarah created this fun sketch,. can't wait to see what you do with it.  I have played along with The Shabby Tea Room inspiration photo too, I added a little pink to make it even more girly.....teehehehe.  I have used the Verve scripture stamp set 1Peter 5:17 and the big bloom from Surely Goodness. Hope you have a great Friday...enjoy!

Stamps: 1Peter 5:17 and Surely Goodness(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle and Goodness Flowers Die Set by Verve, Seam Binding, Lace Trim, Doily, SU Square Punch, Buttons, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Shabby Tea Room: spring bliss/#163
Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVAPR2013

Love You Madly Glitz Blog Hop

Hi friends, it is time for The Glitz Love You Madly Blog Hop, below is the list...be sure to leave a comment on every blog. A random winner will win a Glitz Love You Madly prize package...worth commenting for, don't ya think?  I have used all of the Love You Madly collection for my card, it is my favorite collection!  Have fun on the hop and have a fabulous day, it is Thursday; the weekend is almost here...woohoo!

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

Supplies Used:

Glitz Designer Paper: Love You Madly

Glitz Whatnots: Love You Madly

Glitz Giant Rhinestones: Love You Madly

Lea Lawson 

Audrey Yeager 

Camilla Ekman 

Gerry Van Gent 

Janna Werner 

Karola Witczak 

Laurie Schmidlin 

Lisa Andrews 

Mou Saha 

Nicole Martel 

Noel Culbertson 

Rommel 

Teresa Kline:ME

Glitz Design 

Super Hero

I have created this card using the newly released Waltzingmouse Stamps, you can get yours here. I used the SCS colors from today's color challenge.  I also used the new sketch challenge from the Chic Challenges, if you have not played along with these ladies, go here to find out more.  I have used a PinkPaislee star, distressed the edges and added a piece of card stock behind the opening.  I also added some navy twine with a button.  That is all from me tonight...have a good rest of the week...enjoy!

Chic Challenge: sketch/CC02
SCS Color Challenge: CC423/night of navy, baja breeze, and river rock

Mojo Monday/MOJO290- Sorry For Your Loss

Good morning, it is time for this weeks Mojo Monday sketch, it was a lot of fun...I used my crimper...yeah...lol.  I luv my crimper, but do not use it near enough, I thought the top panel would look great crimped, so I crimped and added the sentiment on top.  I have used the Dynamic Duos color combo, luv black and gray together....very elegant.  I have used a Verve sympathy sentiment from the set Making A Statement.  Although I do not need one at the moment, I have a stash of cards I like to keep stocked up and my sympathy section was lacking.  I hope you have a super fabulous day, we are counting the days to bringing Lexi home, it has seemed like a very long wait....sigh....13 more days...woohoo!  Have a super day...enjoy!

"To get up each morning with the resolve to be happy...is to set our own conditions to the events of each day. To do this is to condition circumstances instead of being conditioned by them." 
                                                 ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Stamps: Making A Statement(Verve)
Paper: Gray Card Stock and Misc Designer Paper
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: Seam Binding, Lace Trim, Distressing Tool, Sizzix Heart Die, Button, Gemstones, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Dynamic Duo: black and gray/DD49
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO290

I'm Here For You Friend

A quick card to play along with a new challenge to me Fusion, you can play along here.  I have used the Try Stampin on Tuesday sketch.  A pretty simple card for me, what I would consider CAS...no ribbon is a stretch for me...lol.  I have ruffled the doily for a little extra summin summin...and one of my favorite May Roads flowers...so sweet!  Hope you have a fabulous evening, it is back to the grind stone tomorrow and the count down begins for the weekend...enjoy!

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK16
Fusion: sketch and/or colors/#3
Try Stampin On Tuesday: sketch/#114