happy Birthday

I adore the new stamps and dies from W Plus 9, the happy trio dies are so adorable. I have used the sketch from Seize The Sketch, I turned it long ways. The balloons are stamped and then I spritz the stamp with water to give a watercolor effect. I then added stickles to the balloons for a little shine. Hope you have a super fun day....sparkle & shine!

Seize The Sketch: sketch/STS13

W Plus 9: step it up

W Plus 9: watercolor

Deepest Sympathy

hi friends, I have a card to share using The Sketch Saturday sketch and the gorgeous inspiration photo from Stampin Royalty. I have a large order of sympathy cards, so I will be making them for awhile. I have used the awesome Verve sympathy sentiment, Deepest Sympathy...I luv the size; it is large enough that it can be the focal point with a few extras. Hope you have a wonderful day....sparkle & shine!

Sketch Saturday: sketch/#296
Stampin Royalty: inspiration photo/#214

Happy Birthday

I luv this weeks Retro Sketch and it is perfect timing to play along; my good friend Wanda is the guest...YAY! I used the Dynamic Duos colors and my new W Plus 9 Stamps...total luv! I kept it simple, adding a portion of a doily, stapled the sentiment and added the die cut shape from W Plus 9, and to finish a few gemstones. Hope you have a super rest of the week, we are expected to get hit with a mountain of snow....woohooo....I am super excited about it....sparkle & shine!

Dynamic Duos: colors/DD89
Retro Sketches: sketch/RS101
Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes/#119

Simon Says Stamp Guest Designer-Embrace Life

Hi peeps, it is my second week of guesting for Simon Says Stamp and I could not be happier to be playing along with such talent and amazing product...thank SSS! This weeks challenge is Get Krafty, I have used kraft card stock as well as a Memory Box CityScape Nightline Craft Die, I adore this die....I made my card tall & skinny, using 12 x12 card stock and cutting it to create a 3 1/2 x 6. I thought this size would be perfect to use the city die, cut and layered for more depth and height. I adhered SU glimmer paper behind the windows to give the effect of the light shining through at night. I used a SU sentiment and added a few star embellishments in the sky. I had such fun this week Getting Krafty....sparkle & shine!

Lucy's Sketch: sketch/#5

Mojo Monday/MOJO332-The Mighty One

I am sharing my Mojo Monday card and I am also up on the Verve Blog sharing my take on this month's Diva Dare. I reached for one of the many Verve faith based sets, nothing is more uplifting to me than scripture! I have used the set Scripture Melody 3, it is full of lots of uplifting scripture as well as cross images. I have used a mix of pink pattern papers, some gemstones, and gorgeous seam binding ribbon from the collection Truly Madly Deeply. I cannot wait to see how you interpret this Mojo Monday sketch and the Diva dare...sparkle & shine!

Card Concept: monochromatic pink/#3
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO332

I Thought of You...and Smiled

I had to play along with the W Plus 9 challenge, totally luv their stamps! I paired it with the sketch from CAS(E) This Sketch. W Plus 9's challenge is comfort zone, for me that consist of W Plus 9 stamps, hearts, CAS, doilies, and gemstones. I so luv these sweet hearts from the W Plus 9 set Heartfelt Mix. It is almost Friday friends, I cannot wait for the weekend! Sure hope you have some good times planned......sparkle & shine!

CAS(E) This Sketch: sketch/CTS63
Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes/#118
W Plus 9: comfort zone.....luv W Plus 9 Stamps, hearts, CAS, and doilies

Simon Says Stamp Guest Designer-You Are No. 1

I am over the top excited to share that I am the guest designer for Simon Says Stamp the month of February....woohoo! I have been keeping it a secret and I could not be happier to share! This weeks challenge is Have A Heart and use Simon Says Stamp exclusives. I have used the following Simon Says Stamp Heart In A Box With Love Craft Die, Simon Says Clear Stamp Beautiful Words, Echo Park Head Over Heels 6x6 Paper Pad, Ranger Archival Jet Black Ink Pad. I adore the Heart In a Box Die, it is soooooo versatile, you can use it in many ways...luv! I have played laong with a couple of other challenges too...sparkle & shine!

Dynamic Duos: colors/DD88
Lucy's challenge: sketch/#2

February Diva Inspiration Hop

Welcome to Verve's February Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time! This month we've got a bloomin' good challenge for you along with our usual inspiration! So in addition to a comment prize hidden along the hop, you can play along with the challenge and link up your creation for a chance to win another prize!

Our February challenge is Floral Fantasy:

February is the month of love and flowers are a popular gift
so add some petal power to your cards this month!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines.

	1. Julee	11. Tiffany
	2. Amy	12. Maureen
	3. Anya	13. Stacey
	4. Betty	14. Christyne
	5. Jessica	15. Teresa
	6. Karen	16. Marisa
	7. Sankari	17. Charmaine
	8. Sarah	18. Janelle
	9. Sony	19. Jen
	10. Susan

Stamps: Joyful Blooms and Surely Goodness(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger) and Copic Markers
Accessories: A Cut Above Goodness Flowers Die Set and Pennant Trim Die by Verve, Sizzix Leaf Die, Hemp Twine, Pearl, Doily, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Cardabilities: sketch/#92

More Than Love Verve Release

Welcome to Verve's More than Love Release Hop! Over the weekend Verve released a brand new set and ribbon collection and today we're hopping to share our first looks at these lovely new products!
Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking TWO random commenters on one of the hop spots below to win prizes! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines!

Stamps: More Than Love(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Black Card Stock and Front Porch Designer Paper(Peebles)
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Classy Label Die by Verve, SU Square Punch, Hemp Twine, Distressing Tool, Pearls, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

	Hop List: 1. Julee 2. Amber 3. Andrea 4. Charmaine 5. Christyne 6. Janelle 7. Jen 8. Laurie 9. Marisa 10. Stacey 11. Teresa

More than Love	Pastel Polka

Mojo Monday/MOJO331-Smitten

Hi friends, it is time for another Mojo Monday sketch, what fun! We had tall & skinny week last week, a super fun way to change up your card a bit...I luv the tall & skinny cards! I have used the awesome NEW Verve stamp set, More Than Love that released over the weekend.....YAY! I have used the gorgeous colors from the Color Throwdown, luv this combo.....sparkle & shine!

Stamps: More Than Love and No Matter What(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Kraft and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger) and Blushing Bride(SU)
Accessories: A Cut Above Wavy Heart Die by Verve, Gemstones, Enamel Dots, Hemp Twine, Distressing Tool, Scissors, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots 

Color Throwdown: colors/CTD277
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO331

The One

I had to play along with Retro Sketches this week, my good friend Wanda is the guest...congrats! I created a background of washi tape, luv the outcome...washi tape is aaammmazing! The sentiment is from the new Verve release, you can get yours here. Have fun creating...sparkle & shine!

Stamps: More Than Love(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Black Card Stock
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: Washi Tape, Embossing Folder, Gemstones, Enamel Dots, Hemp Twine, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Retro Sketches: sketch/#100
SCS: inspiration/IC426

With Sympathy

Playing along with a few challenges, I need to fill a large order of sympathy cards; so I may be sharing lots of them. I have used the Sketchbook Saturday sketch, played along with the twine challenge at Simon Says Stamp, and I have used W Plus 9 stamps; Hope Seed Co.....woohoo...fun! Hope you had a great Saturday, it was actually very pleasant here today....sparkle & shine!

Simon Says Stamps: twine
Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#114
W Plus 9: inspiration photo/#26