Verve's Holiday Release Retrospective Blog Hop

Welcome to Verve's Holiday Release Retrospective Blog Hop! The Verve Divas and special guests are hopping today and serving up some more inspiration using our Holiday Release stamps & dies! Besides a look-see at some really lovely cards, there's also a comment prize up for grabs!

1. Julee	7. Charmaine
2. Laurie	8. Teresa
3. Chaitali	9. Andrea
4. Marisa	10. Christyne
5. Amber	11. Maureen
6. Diana	12. Nancy

                          


Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $50 gift voucher to Verve! 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 details.

Color Throwdown: CTD321
Clean & Simple: sketch/#314

Simon Says Stamp-Anything Goes/Hello Happy Birthday

Be sure to check out the Simon Says Stamp Store!

Welcome to Wednesday and the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.....we hope you join us every Wednesday for the fun!

This weeks challenge is Anything Goes, the Simon Says Stamp DT will be show casing goodies from Memory Box.

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

I have created a CAS card, I have used Wendy Vecchi embossing paste again...lol..I luv using it; it adds so much texture. The Chevron design is a Memory Box stencil. I used the sweet Vine die from Memory Box too. I added a few gems and a few drops of Glossy Accents. I can't wait to see what you create this week....sparkle & shine!

Let's Go Shopping!

Clean & Simple: sketch/#303
Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes

Celebrate

I discovered a new to challenge to me called Cure For The Monday Blues, I adore the inspiration photos she has shared. I used the super simple CAS sketch from Clean & Simple Stamping. I used the sketch literally, so that I could use the fun wooden stars. I adore the tiny wood stars from Studio Calico, so darlin. The sentiment is from a sweet Lawn Fawn stamp set. Sure hope you are having a great day...sparkle & shine!

Clean & Simple: sketch/#285
Cure For The Monday Blues: inspiration photo/#9

I {heart} U

I am sharing a card I created using one of my favorite Simon Says Stamp sets. I have also played along with today's SCS Inspiration challenge, I have used this photo as inspiration. I adore the bright red umbrella amidst the black ones. Have you played along with this weeks Simon Says Stamp Tag It Challenge? If you haven't there is still time and you can always play again!

Clean & Simple: sketch/#283

SCS Inspiration: photo/IC431

Light Tomorrow

Kathy H go here. Ok, so my card did not turn out CAS, even though I used the Clean & Simple sketch...lol. I got a bit carried away with the flowers and could not stop creating and designing. Sometimes I have a hard time not picking up the distressing tool...lol. I had a blast with this card, used the Verve sentiment Plain Jane Light Tomorrow...it is only $1.50...WOW...you can not beat the sale Julee is having....check it out here....enjoy!

Stamps: Plain Jane Light Tomorrow(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: SU Border Die, Sizzix Leaf Die, Flowers, Burlap String, Seam Binding, Button, Pearl, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Clean & Simple: sketch/#272

BECAUSE, I Think You're Special

Hi friends, two CAS cards to share. Did you notice my new blog header and icons? I am soooooo luvin'em; Jacy made it all happen. You can get your very own here, tell her I sent you! I have used Verve Stamps for both of these cards, you can get the details below. I also added lots of embossing folders and a couple of dies to my Etsy Boutique, check them out! Hope you have a super evening...enjoy!

Top Card

Stamps: Take Note(Verve Stamps)

Paper: Black Card Stock and Misc Designer Papers

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)

Accessories: Bazzil Chipboard Scalloped Circle, SU Square Punch, Sizzix Heart Die, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Hearts, Embossing Folder, SU Gemstones, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Bottom Card

Stamps: Each Day(Verve Stamps) 

Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)

Accessories: SU Border Punch, Doily, Enamel Dots, Distressing Tool, and Glue Dots

Clean & Simple: sketch/#261

Freshly Made Sketches: sketch/FMS105

Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes/#123

Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes/#100

Waltzingmouse Previews Day 1-Putting on The Ritz

I have used the new Waltzingmouse Stamp sets called Art Deco Background and Putting On The Ritz...I luv both of these sets...awesome! You can let your mind create away with these gorgoeus images. Of course I had to add the glitz to go with the ritz!

This card was created using the Opera Tags Christmas set, sweet! This is my first Christmas card of the season. Be sure to visit each of the DT members listed below, they are sure to inspire you!

Becca Feeken

Jean Martin 

Jeanne Jachna 

Jennifer Holmes 

Julia Aston  

Kelly Schirmer 

Kim Duran 

Laurie Schmidlin 

Lynn Mercurio 

Renee Lynch 

Sandie Dunne 

Teresa Kline:ME

Tosha Leyendekker 

Claire Brennan

Hi 2 U

Hi  and happy Labor Day weekend to all of my US friends! I have several things to share with you today. Since it is the first of the month, we have started a new "cause" over at the SCS Cards For A Cause Forum. If you join us every month, thank you; if you have never helped out perhaps this month you will! We have an OPTIONAL challenge each month and this month it is to use gemstones, sequins, or enamel dots. They all are the big craze now, you gotta luv the extra embellies..*grin*.  I also wanted to let you know I have added lots of new stuff to my Etsy Boutique, stop by and do some shopping! Hope you have a wonderful weekend....enjoy!

Clean & Simple: sketch/#256

SCS Cards For A Cause: gemstones, sequins, or enamel dots/C4AC8

Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes/#95

Happy Birthday

Two more cards using the Clean & Simple sketches from last weeks and this week. I thought the gift bags of cards that I am making up for my church could use a couple of birthday cards. I have kept these both pretty clean and simple for me, no distressing...*grin*. On the pink card I used some of my all time favorite pink polka dotted paper...swooon. A embossed heart, spritz, and a birthday banner complete this card. The top card uses Teresa Collins designer paper, I luv the "old fashioned wallpaper" look of this piece. I paired it with some bolder prints to make it stand out. I hope you have a fabulous day, don't forget to stop by my Esty Boutique and check out the great prices on some gently used 6x6 paper pads....enjoy!

Clean & Simple: sketch/#249
Clean & Simple: sketch/#250
Created With Love: anything goes/#50
Tuesday Throwdown: anything goes/#156

Best Dad Ever

Happy weekend friends, I had to play along with the 10 Minute Craft Dash, I discovered it this morning. Now, I cringed at the thought of making a card in 10 minutes when I fist read the details...lol. I was skeered....lol..I then read you can get your supplies together first...whew....I am not sure if you are like me but the process of what to use is the most time consuming and really the most fun. I was relived when I read that and thought, "I can do that". I did it! 8 minutes 20 seconds, wow, I am very impressed with myself. I used of course a CAS sketch and knew my card would be very CAS, but that is fine. I wanted a sweet, light, and fun card for my father for Fathers Day. I think it turned out perfect! I am soooo very proud of him, he has made some life changing decisions this year and I could not be happier for him! I have always been proud of him, but I gleam with excitement for him now....I Love You Daddy! He doesn't read my blog or even get on the Internet but I had to write that..teehehehe. Hope your day is a fabulous one...enjoy!

Stamps: Super Dad(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: SU Square Punch, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Heart, Gemstone, 3D Foam Squares

10 Minute Craft Dash: yellow, red, and sky blue/#19
Clean & Simple: sketch/#245
Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes

Blessings Always

Hello peeps, I am sharing my CAS card for this weeks SCS CAS challenge, to be inspired by a quote.  I have used the Waltzingmosue musical background stamp for the sheet music stamping. I used a sweet pink designer paper and stamped the sentiment onto that, I then tied it with gray seam binding ribbon. A super sweet and simple card!  I hope your week is fabulous....enjoy!  


Clean & Simple: sketch/#228
SCS CAS Challenge: inspired by quote/CAS208
Word Art Wednesday: anything inspiring

Verve Giveaway

 

Hello peeps, I feel so very blessed and want to share some of those blessings with you!  I am having a Verve Stamps giveaway, up for grabs are the Verve set Wings of Love and A Cut Above Wavy Hearts Die.  All you need to do is leave a comment and a way to reach you....you do not have to follow my blog to win, but if you want to that is fabulous! I will use random.org to pick a winner on Thursday January 24 at 8:00 PM EST.  This is will be shipped to you as soon as I get your contact info, so you would have it in time for Valentines Day!  I have played along with a few challenges to create this card!  The teal, red, and black are a favorite color combo of mine!  I have used the SU tulle to make the rolled flower; added a sweet gemstone to the center.  I sure hope you have a wonderful weekend...enjoy!

God will not permit any troubles to come upon us, unless He has a specific plan by which great blessing can come out of the difficulty.

                                              ~Peter Marshall

52 Card PickUP: anything goes
Clean & Simple: sketch/#224
Simon Says Stamp: washi tape
Totally Stampalicious: favorite trio of colors

CAS200 Challenge-Thinking Of You

Hi friends, I am exciting to share that I am apart of the SCS CAS DT for 2013 spring.  Tomorrow starts our first challenge, it is CAS200; there is also a challenge party going on to celebrate.  You can join the CAS200  Celebration here.  Creating CAS is a challenge for me, but one I like to take, my first luv is still vintage/shabby and you will still see a lot of it on my blog!  It is good to spread our wings!  I have used the CAS sketch and the 200th challenge is the print shown.  I was inspired by the colors and stuck mainly with that.  I have used a Verve sentiment from the set Borderline, a little Mr Huey's spritz, glittered the heart, and my card is complete.  I hope you will join us and take the CAS challenge...have a super day...enjoy!   

Stamps:  Borderline(Verve)
Paper: Cream card Stock and Littlebee Design Designer Paper
Ink: Coffee Archival(Ranger) and Mr Huey's Spritz
Accessories: Sizzix Heart Die, SU Border Punch, SU Square Punch, Tim Holtz Glitter, Glue, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots 

SCS CAS: inspiration photo/CAS200
Clean & Simple: sketch/#220

Be Strong

A quick card to share, I am in need of several encouragement cards for men, this is difficult for me...lol.  I want to add the glitter, shabby, and vintage.  I played along with Clean & Simple and Inspired By challenge  I adore this photo and was drawn to the ruler stool; how cute!  I will be back late tonight to share this weeks Viva la Verve sketch, I am hostessing this week so I hope you play along.  Be sure to check out the Verve sale, it would be a great time to treat yourself to an early Christmas gift...enjoy!

Clean & Simple: sketch/#217
Inspired By:  inspiration photo/#51 
SCS Was To Use It Challenge: black Friday... black, white, and any other color/WT402

Celebrate Today

Good day, I am sharing a quick little CAS card I put together, I am playing along with the SCS Hope You Can Cing To Challenges.  This is for the Strip Please HYCCT1204  challenge, to use strip of something  I have used strips of washi tape...luv!  The washi tape for some reason has me in a CAS mood...lol.  I adore washi tapes, little strips of dp, and you know I adore dp.  I made the flower too, I used ric rac ribbon, a gluber, and button....easy peasy and oh so sweet!  I had to spritz with a little Mr Huey's too..*grin*.  I had such fun with this card, I hope you will try some washi tape if you have not already. Freckled Fawn is a great place to shop for washi tape, great prices too!  Have a wonderful day, the weekend is upon us...woohoo... enjoy!

Stamps:  PTI
Paper:  Kraft Card Stock
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Washi Tape(Freckled Fawn, Tim Holtz, My Mind's Eye), Ric Rac Ribbon, Cosmo Cricket Gluber, Button, Burlap String, and Glue Dots

Clean & Simple: sketch/212
SCS HYCCT1204: strips of something