Verve Sneak Peek-Glory Cross

Good morning, it is Day 2 of the Verve peeks, I am sharing a peek from the set Richly Blessed.  This set has fabulous sentiments and scriptures...I adore the cross, the ends are heart shaped.....precious!  I used Mercy's, MTSC97 wonderful sketch for this card.
You can head over to the Verve Blog and see all the divas who are peeking today.  Next on the stop is the super talented guest diva Andrea, be sure to show her and all the divas some luv...each day Julee will be giving away the set being peeked to one random commenter!  The cut-off for the comments is Friday at 7 pm Eastern.  Winners will be announced at the Release Party Friday night!

 

1. Jackie Pedro 

2.Laurie Schmidlin 

3.Lynda Benden

4.Amy Sheffer

5.Mercy Kerin

6.Sankari Wegman

7.Teresa Kline:(you are here)

8.Andrea(guest diva) 

9.Julee Tilman 

10. Shannan Teubner
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Stamps: Richly Blessed (Verve)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip(SU), and Evergreen Designer Paper(K & Company)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories: Scalloped Border Die, Janome, May Arts Twine, Distressing Tool, Nesties Labels Eleven, and 3D Foam Squares

Girly Friends

Happy Friday gals, I received a nice surprise from my boss yesterday after getting home...he wanted to know if I wanted today off...aahhh that would be "YES".  I am home today preparing for a craft sale that a few of my friends and I are having.  We are making room for new stuff and decided to have a sale.  I wish you lived close by..*grin*.  For today's card I used Mercy's sketch from last week, MTSC91, 411 Color Challenge, to use black and pink, and today's F4A31, to use scallops.  I ran the circle through the polka dotted embossing folder and then added stickles to the polka dots to give some glitter.  I added pom pom ribbon down the side, some sponging, and framed it all with scalloped rectangles.  I hope your day is great and your weekend is even better, thanks for stpping by and leaving such sweet comments!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Unity
Paper:  Black, Pink, & White(SU)
Ink:  Black & Pink(SU)
Accessories:  MFT Large Scallop Die, Scalloped Rectangle Nesties, Rectangle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Pom Pom Trim, Stickles, Embossing Folder, 3D Foam Squares

Forever Friends

I am thrilled to share my new blog look...I adore this cute little flower.  I also added my new look to my Etsy shop...Paperie Blooms,  please check it out too!  You can get your new look from Katie here.
The card I have for tonight, is combining Mercy's Tuesday Sketch, MTSC82 and Stacey's Curtain Call Act 38.  I struggled with these colors, this is only my third card this week and I am making a mad dash to the finish line....lol.  I used the inspiration photos from IC241, they where lots of fabric pieced brooches, so I paper pieced my butterfly.  I uses the PTI set Flutter By Friend.  The designer papers are SU.  I added stitching, distressing, paper pieced the butterfly, and added gemstones.  I hope your Saturday is great, I will be getting together with my SU demo and other friends to play with the new catties items.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Flutter By Friend(PTI)
Paper:  Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, and White(SU)
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Circle Nesties, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Please Read!

Happy Friday, I have some very important information I need to share and a couple of cards, people are more important than cards so I will share the people part first.  My fellow diva Susan Liles's  husband, Eric has been fighting cancer the last few months.  Susan has a wonderful, fun personality and has taken this very lightly on the surface, but this is a really big deal.  Anyone who has gone through such a thing with a family member knows that, she could use your help.  There are several ways you can help, there is a place to donate on Susan's blog and you can also make a purchase of Verve, My Favorite Things or The Cat's Pajamas  stamps and help.......you can read more about that here.  Thanks for listening and for helping!

The first card I am sharing is from Mercy's Tuesday sketch, MTSC78.  I used a sentiment stamp from Verve and the circle stamp is from PTI Round & Round set.  The papers are October Afternoon, these paper packs are wonderful, you can mix and match with any combo and it looks fabulous!
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Stamps:  Verve and PTI
Paper:  Sea Salt(Bazzil) and October Afternoon
Ink:  Blue Bayou(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Border Punch, Distressing Tool, Blossom Nestie, PTI Impressions Plate, PTI Buttons, PTI Linen Thread, and 3D Foam Squares

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I used the new sketch challenge from Waltzingmouse sketch, WMSC2.  The stamp set is from is called Enjoy from Verve.  I luv this set, the flower can be turned upside down and be used as a butterfly........so sweet!  I used the Waltzingmouse labels four stamp set to frame the flower.  I added a few gems in the upper corner and black ribbon.
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Stamps:  Enjoy(Verve) and Waltzingmouse
Paper:  Kraft(SU) and October Afternoon Designer paper
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Riding Hood Red and Wild Wasabi(SU)
Accessories:  Labels Four Nesties, Black Ribbon, Gems, and 3D Foam Squares

Happy Saturday!

I have several cards to share tonight, today's IC235 has beautiful items from Layla Grace.  There is a wonderful selection of household, accessories, and gift items.  I liked the things in this store so much I chose three different items for my cards tonight.  The first card is for Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch, SSSC71.  I have missed the deadline but used this sketch anyway.  I chose the fabulous bed and bedding here....wow!  I made a paper flower and made the center from black fabric like ribbon.  I used some of the Wild Wasabi that I have been hoarding, I figured since they are bringing it back I can use my stash....luv this color! 
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Data Dig:  The triangle embossing folder is here, it is on sale so get your while they last!


Stamps:  Verve
Paper: Black, White, Wild Wasabi(SU), and Making Memories Designer Paper
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Book Pages, SU Flower Filled Die, Tag, Hemp Twine, Janome, and Glue Dots

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This card is using the Clean and Simple Sketch, FTL93, I also used the lovely tote bag here as my inspiration, I would so luv to own this...but it is $200.00; that is a little expensive for me.  I also made this for the Summer Cas DT Call, FIREWORKSCAS2 to make a card with a little sparkle.  I embossed the blue piece of card stock and then added SU dazzling diamonds.  I used the sentiment from the PTI Round & Round set that I won on Ebay for a remarkably great price!
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Stamps:  Round & Round(PTI)
Paper:  Mud Pie, Sea Sal(Bazzil) and Thrift Store(October Afternoon)
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento)
Accessories:  SU Top Note Die, SU Square Punch, Embossing Folder, SU Dazzling Diamonds, and 3D Foam Square

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This card is using Mercy's Tuesday Sketch, MTSC76 and the cuuute purse shown here.  This little baby is $238.00.....eeeeekkk..I will make a card instead...lol.  I also made this for the Summer CAS DT Call, FIREWORKSCAS1 to use a pop of black.  I used black and sparkle on this one.
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Stamps:  Round & Round(PTI)
Paper:  White(SU) and Making Memories Designer Papers
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  SU Ribbon, SU Square Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Gemstone, and Glue Dots

We The People say, Thank You!

Happy Friday, wow I have so waited for this long weekend.  I am so happy to bringing you my final creation has a guest with Sharon at No Time To Stamp.  I have had a wonderful time creating side by side with the talented women on her team....thank you!  This weeks challenge, ssnotime141, you are to create something using the colors from your countries flag, of course mine is the great ole USA!  I do not have any stamping on this card, I wanted to make a card to thank all the men and women who have served our country in the military, for that I am grateful!  I created the "We The People say, Thank You" sentiment on my computer using WORD.  I added a glass glitter star, I purchased the glass glitter on ETSY from this fabulous shop.  I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, MTSC75.  Have a wonderful weekend...don't forget to say thank you to a service man or women or both!  Enjoy.
Sharon Johnson:  No Time To Stamp

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat.

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color  
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Data Dig: Glass Glitter Find on ETSY-Glitter Your World   

Stamps:  None/Computer Generated Sentiment
Paper:  Real Red and White(SU), Prism, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Computer Ink
Accessories:  EK Success Notebook Punch, Glass Glitter, Nesties, SU Square Punch, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Celebrate Tags

Good evening, I have made a couple of quick tags using several sketches.  Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch, SSC70 and the Unscripted Sketch #56 are so similar, one of my tags is that sketch.  Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, MTSC74 is the other tag.  I used Jenni Bowlin designer paper, Jenni Bowlin Memo Note Book papers, and PTI Signature Greetings sentiment stamp set.  I added stitching, gemstones, a layered flower, and corduroy brads.  I hope you have had a wonderful weekend and a great start to the new week.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Signature Greetings(PTI)
Paper:  Watercolor Paper, Black, Riding Hood Red(SU), and Jenni Bowlin Designer paper
Ink:  Riding Hood Red(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, Mega Rectangle Curved Nesties, SU Ribbon, PTI Ribbon, SU Corduroy Brads, SU 5 Petal Flower Punch, Gemstone Flourishes, Gemstones, SU Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-a-Dile, SU Square Punch, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

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I made this card for today's FS174, Nikki...you can see her gallery here.  I used the Verve set Thankful Blossom and kept it super simple.  I have had a request for cards with no sentiment, so I left it sentimentless..(not a word)..lol.  I was inspired by Nikki's card here.  I used October Afternoon Fly A Kite Designer Paper.  
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Stamps:  Thankful Blossom(Verve)
Paper:  Sea Breeze(Bazzil), Old Olive and Very Vanilla(SU), and Fly A Kite(October Afternoon)
Ink:  Old Olive(SU) and Copics
Accessories:  Fiskars Punch, Janome, Stickles, Ribbon, Scor Tape,Gemstone, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Ready, Set, Stamp!

 
Happy Saturday, I am sharing this fabulous Verve set Up, Up, and Away.  This is the best set for paper piecing, I luv paper piecing!  I am not the best at coloring and really think using designer papers to cover images is so dramatic, luv that.  Julee started a new monthly challenge last month, where you use a specific stamp set to create something for your chance to win Verve.  This month it is Ready, Set, Stamp Challenge:  Up, Up, and Away. 
I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, MTSC73.  I also used the fabulous colors from the Color Q Challenge, CQC32.  I hope you play along with us....ready, set, stamp!  Enjoy.    
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Stamps:  Up, Up, and Away(Verve)
Paper:  Blackbird(Bazzil), Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU),  and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Copic E30
Accessories:  Janome, PTI Melon Berry Ribbon, Illuminate Smooch, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Mother's Day Cards

Happy Saturday evening, it has been a cold, dreary rainy day here.  A great day for staying in and creating, wouldn't you say?  I had a few requests for Mother's Day cards so I did a little creating in that direction.  The first card is for Unscripted Sketches #52 and for today's IC229, I chose the earrings here.  I was drawn to the colors and the book page that they are hanging on.  I bought some old Guideposts at the Goodwill and have been using them for book pages.  They are daily devotionals so they have scripture and great inspiration.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Verve Because Of You
Paper:  SU Black, Soft Sky, Cosmo Cricket Designer Paper, and Book Page
Ink:  SU Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Ribbon, Janome, Quickuts Nesting labels, Distressing Tool, Sponging, and Glue Dots

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This is for Mercy's Sketch Challenge, MTSC69.  I used the designer papers from October Afternoon, Thrift Store pack and I made a fabric flower.  I did a little stitching, sponging and added a button tied bow.  I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Verve Because Of You
Paper:  PTI, Bazzil French Vanilla, and October Afternoon Thrift Store Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Janome, Twill Ribbon, PTI Button, Linen Thread, Fabric Flower, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Sponging, Nesting Labels Ten and Glue Dots

Spring, Sunshine & Smiles

 
I created today's card for the Free 4 All, F4A5 challenge over at SCS.  We where to chose a Broadway Musical as our theme.  I chose The Sound of Music and the song A Few of My Favorite Things.  There are lots of my favorite things here Verve Stamps, stitching....luv the look, ribbon, border punches, button, flowers, sentiment-"Sunshine & Smiles", the color green, square card, butterflies, embossing, tag, designer paper. I used The Color Throwdown colors CTD85, the fabulous square sketch by Mercy, MTSC66.
Sharon Stamps Simply Challenge, ssnotime132 was to make a Easter or Spring card, flowers, sunshine, butterflies, and happy smiles say spring to me., don't ya think?  I hope that you are having spring type weather where you are, we have a cold dreary day ahead.  This card is all the spring I will get today...lol.  Have a wonderful weekend.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Verve Feel The Sun
Paper:  SU Baja Breeze, Kraft, Wild Wasabi, White, and Designer Papers
Ink:  SU Wild Wasabi, Momento Rich Cocoa, and Copic BG72
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Embossing Folder, Button, Linen Thread, Border Punches, Su Butterfly Punch, Stickles, and Glue Dots

Trust

Good morning, I hope your day has started out wonderful.  We have lots of rain here in VA today, so my friend and I are headed for a day of shopping.....hehehe.  I made today's card using my new Ippity Stamps, this set is called Devoted.

I used Mercy's Sketch, MTSC64 and today's IC223, the picture is below.   I distressed, added some white trim and SU dazzling diamonds to the heart.  So sorry for the short post, I am headed two hours away to go shopping.  I wanted to share my card creation with you, I hope you are inspired to create or maybe even shop....heheheh.  Have a fabulous day!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Ippity Devoted  and Cornish Heritage Farms Vintage Text Background Stamp
Paper:  Bazzil
Ink:  SU Old Olive, Pretty In Pink, Momento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  White Trim, PTI Ribbon, Pearl brad, SU Dazzling Diamonds, Button, Linen Thread, EK Success Border Punch, Glue Dots

You Float My Boat

Good morning, today's card is for CC259 to use colors from the Olympic symbol, I chose red, yellow, and a tiny splash of blue....hehehe...get it, splash of blue. I used the PTI set called Tiny Treats: Valentine. I won this set from Lynn's blog giveaway, she went beyond the duty trying to get it to me. Please show her some luv, her work is totally amazing. This is also for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch, MTSC62 and for Flourishs Timeless Tuesday, FTTC55 to use flowers(mine is in the dp, some of my favorite dp). I adore this PTI set, it is sooo cute...I hope you are having a wonderful day, did I mention I am off this week. I will be creating, I have a few appointments this week, and spending a little time chillin. Have a great day....enjoy!
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Stamps: PTI Tiny Treats: Valentine
Paper: Bazzil and SU Designer Paper
Ink: SU Real Red, So Safron, and Borcade Blue
Accessories: Janome, Button, Ribbon, Linen Thread, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, and Glue Dots

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I created this card for the Viva la Verve at Home Challenges, VLVFEB2010. I chose the napkins from the Etsy shop here, check it out. My card did not go where I wanted it to....lol. I had another vision in my head, but this is ok. I used the Verve set Forever In Our Hearts and used my much neglected felt flowers from SU. The ribbon is a piece i had from a store bought item, don't ya luv when things work out like that? I will be home creating this week....sigh... I luv being home! You still have time to play along with the Viva la Verve Challenges for your chance at some free Verve, you gotta luv that! Enjoy.
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Stamps: Verve Forever In Our Hearts
Paper: SU Kraft, Bazzil, and SU Designer Papers
Ink: SU Saraha Sand
Accessories: Janome, Ribbon, SU Felt Flowers, Sequin, Gemstones, Quickuts Nesting labels, and Glue Dots

Girly You Rock!

Good evening, this is my first post in a couple of days, I have been busy and tired....lol..I guess they go hand and hand. I have to tell you that we are having another HUGE snowfall here in my area of Virginia, this has been one unforgettable winter.....we have so much snow and there is about two more feet to come......yeah! I hope to have some pictures tomorrow.
My cards tonight are several challenges, Mercy's Sketch Challenge, MTSC59 and The Curtain Call Color Challenge, Act 15.
I used the SU set Vintage Vogue, I stamped and cut out the flowers twice, added Stickles, and gemstones. I also used the SU Tiny Tags and added to the button and ribbon. The background stamp is Verve's Bountiful Backgrounds. I hope you like me creation and are inspired to create something beautiful for one or both of these challenges......enjoy!
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Stamps: Verve Bountiful Backgrounds, SU Tiny Tags, Vintage Vogue, and PTI Blooming Button Bits
Paper: Bazzil
Ink: SU Almost Amethyst, Pumpkin Pie, and Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Ribbon, Tiny Tag Punch, Stickles, Gemstones, Corner Rounder, Button, Twine, and Glue Dots

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I created this card for Papertrey Inks Challenges to use the emboss resist technique. I am not real happy with how mine turned out but this was my first time doing this technique. A very cool technique, one I would try again. I used the PTI Blooming Button Bits and Signature Greetings. I also used the colors from The Color Throwdown #78, very sweet colors together. This is also Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch from last week, SSSC54. I used my Provo Craft embossing folder and sponged it with Tim Holtz Antique Linen distressing ink. I added a little stitching, the notebook punch, and the button with linen thread. I should have lots of new creations this weekend, the HUGE snow storm has us in for the weekend.....enjoy!
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Stamps: PTI Blooming Button Bits and Signature Greetings
Paper: Bazzil, Prism Kraft, SEI Songbird
Ink: Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distressing Ink SU Sahara Sand, Certainly Celery, and Copics
Accessories: Janome, Provo Craft Embossing Folder, Button, Linen Thread, Circle Nesties, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, EK Success Notebook Punch, and Glue Dots

All You Need Is LOVE

Happy Friday evening, I hope that you are have plans for the weekend that include a little creating time......hehehe. I have tonight for you a card made with the Stampin Royalty Sketch, #4, I really like this sketch. I like being able to use different patterns and textures together. This is also for the Color Q Challenge, CQC17. I adore these colors together, I used teal, baja, red, black, and white. I covered the chipboard heart with chunky glitter from SU. I used tag nesties to cut the tag, added a few gemstones, and ribbon. I used Verve Bountiful Backgrounds and Love's Flower. This is also for Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime124 to use a heart and red, this same challenge is going on at Caardvarks. I hope you will make time to play along with these fun challenges.
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Stamps: Verve Bountiful Backgrounds and Love's Flower
Paper: Bazzil and K & Company designer Paper
Ink: SU Craft White and SU Black and Real Red Markers
Accessories: Tag Nesties, Ribbon, Fibers, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, Button, Linen Thread, EK Success Notebook Punch, Janome, Gemstones, Chipboard Heart, SU Chunky Glitter, and Glue Dots

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I created this for Mercy's Sketch Challenge, MTSC58 and for the CC255 to use blush blossom, melon mambo, and pretty in pink. These colors are so yummy together, so sweet. I used a Heidi Swapp ghost flower and covered it with Flower Soft. I used the Verve set Love's Flower, I cannot get enough of this stamp. I added ribbon, cream twill, and a button tied with linen thread. I added some distressing and used the SU border punch. Thanks so much for your visits and kind comments, you mean so much to me! Enjoy.
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Stamps: Verve Love's Flower
Paper: Bazzil and SU Blush Blossom, Melon Mambo, and Pretty In Pink
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: Heidi Swapp Ghost Flower, Flower Soft, Glue, Ribbon, Twill, Button, Linen Thread, SU Border Punch, and Glue Dots