Keep Shining

 Playing with the Fusion challenge once again. This one was hard for me, although I was drawn to the starfish I am not a beach person.  So instead of the starfish, I went with a star, now those I luv using on my creations! I have used a Verve sentiment from the set Shining Star.  I embossed the stars and made the middle one different purposely. I will have another post later today share...enjoy!

Stamps: Shining Star(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: De'sire Gun Metal Embossing Folder, Chipboard Stars, SU Circle Punch, Lace Trim, Border Die, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Fusion: sketch and photo

Let Go and Let God

I am sharing a card I created to play along with the gals from Dynamic Duos, I adore this color combo.  I have used the De'sire Gun Metal embossing folder, covered with gesso, and then sanded. I really luv the way it turned out.  Of course I added all sorts of hearts, a stapled tab, lace trim, washi tape and a big 'ole button. The sentiment is from Verve, it is from the set Let It Be. Hope you have a wonderful evening...enjoy!

Stamps: Let It Be(Verve)

Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Papers

Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)

Accessories: De'sire Gun Metal Embossing Folder, Hearts Dies, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Button, Tim Holtz Mini Stapler, Washi Tape, Gesso, Sanding Tool, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Dynamic Duos: color combo/DD56

Happy Thoughts

Happy weekend, the rain has finally stopped and the sun is finally shining here! My stamping time may start to slow, I can get out in the sunshine now.  I have used the awesome Sketchbook Saturday sketch for today's card. I have used My Mind's Eye designer papers, I kinda hoard those papers uv the designs so much! I have also used a sweet Desire Embossing folder on SU Core'nations paper and sanded it...luv this look! The sentiment is from the Verve set With Love. I hope you have a super fantastic weekend...enjoy!  The winner of my blog giveaway will be announced later tonight...enjoy!

Stamps: With Love(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Be Happy Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: De'sire Lattice Embossing Folder, SU Square Punch, Nesties Scalloped Circles, Nesties Circles, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Butterfly, Janome Sewing Machine, SU Mini Clip, Button, Burlap String, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Creative Card Crew: punches and dies
Pin & Tack: anything goes
Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#97

Birthday Wishes

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Playing around with the Seize The Birthday sketch, luv there sketches and the concept of making birthday cards.  I have really increased my birthday stash by playing along with these gals, thanks   I have used distressing over an embossing folder, so luv the look. I have used chipboard hearts from Heidi Swapp, I am addicted to using these too...lol.  I have been playing in my studio for two days, it has rained for two days straight, seriously.  My tomato plants and hanging baskets are luv all the rain.

Stamps: Joyful Blooms(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: Heidi Swapp Chipboard Hearts, Desire Lattice Embossing Folder, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Janome Sewing Machine, SU Square Punch, Pearls, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Inky Impressions: birthday
Make It Monday: anything goes
Seize The Birthday: sketch and birthday/#STB18

Happy Graduation

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I have created this CAS graduation card using The Retro sketch, I dry embossed the background and sanded.  I really like the look added with a little more distressing.  The paper is from My Mind's Eye.  Don't forget to stop by the Verve store and check out the sale going on. i have used the Verve Plain Jane for the sentiment, it is the perfect size.  Hope you have a wonderful Friday....enjoy!

Stamps: Happy Graduation Plain Jane(Verve)
Paper: White Cards Stock and My Mind's Eye
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: Desire Gun metal Embossing Folder, SU Corner Punch, Distressing Tool, Corner Rounder, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Retro Sketches: sketch/RS66
Simon Says Stamp: went with masculine

Viva la Verve/VLVJUNE2013-Deepest Sympathy

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Good morning, it is time to share my take of this weeks Viva la Verve sketch. Maureen has created this sweet sketch and we both used doilies for those half circle, so dig out those sweet doilies if you like; it is the obvious choice! I have covered mine with lots of fun emblellies, I just could not help myself...lol.  Lace trim, seam binding, stitching, and a sweet heart tag complete my card.  Don't forget to enter my giveaway, there is a Verve gift certificate up fro grabs.. There is also a Verve sale goin on, there is new Verve ribbon in the store too.....you can get all the details on that here.  Also, tell Julee here what your favorite ribbon collection is and someone will win a $25 Verve gift certificate!

Stamps: Deepest Sympathy Plain Jane(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: Doilies, SU Square Punch, Janome Sewing Machine, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Burlap String, SU Metal Tags, Heart Die, Gemstones, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK23
Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes
Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVJUNE2013

I'm Thinking of You

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I have created a few more cards to play along with a couple of challenges.  Be sure to click on the above link to enter my giveaway there is a Verve gift certificate up for grabs!  Keeping it short, it has been an extremely raining day here and I have been taking advantage of staying in and creating...so it is back to the creating table for me!  Be sure to stop back by in the morning, I will be sharing my take on this weeks Viva la Verve sketch....enjoy!

Stamps: On Occasion and Take Note(Verve)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc. Designeer Paper
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle by Verve, SU Squares Punch, Scissors, Seam Binding, Pearls, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

City Crafters: pride and prejudice/CCCB162..used book page and royalty
Color Q: colors/CQC192
Freshly Made Sketches: sketch/FMS89
Hobby House: anything goes
Techno Sketch: sketch/TSSC266

HI

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A very quick post to share a couple of cards I created to play along with a few sketches. I have been wanting to play with Cards In Envy, because it is more CAS and I like a challenge...lol.  I do prefer my shabby/chic fussy cards, but wanted to play along.  The top card is my favorite and I used one of the tags I purchased from one of my all time favorite Etsy Shops, Creative Visions.....luv here work!  She has some amazing Americana tags, I could reach for one of her tags every time I create! Short and sweet from me today....hope your day is awesome...enjoy!

The freedom to move forward to new opportunities and to produce results comes from living in the present not the past.

                                                              ~ Brian Koslow

Cards in Envy: CAS/#5
Try Stampin On Tuesday: sketch/#121

Friend

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I am sharing another shabby/chic card I created to play along with Cardabilites and Moxie Fab.  I adore Cardabilities sketches and this one was a blast like usual!  I have added all sorts of sweetness to this one, a big bloomer, a huge button, burlap string, pom pom trim...sweet, and a tiny clothes pin. Be sure to click and enter my giveaway, a Verve gift certificate is up for grabs...woohoo!  I have used two different Verve sets to compile the sentiment, Words Cannot Express and Text Objects.

Stamps: Text Objects and Words Cannot Express(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger and So Saffron(SU)
Accessories: SU Square Punch, Pom Pom Trim, Bloomers, May Arts Leaves, Burlap String, Button, Mini Clothespin, Corrugated Cardboard, Mr Huey's Spritz, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Carabilities: sketch/#76
Moxie Fab: photo....inspired by the polka dotted pillow, the sweet pom pom on the bedspread, and the floral bedding

Welcome Baby

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I am sharing a couple of cards I made fro this month's Cards For A Cause over at SCS. I hope you will join us and donate those unused cards to a great organization. We are donating to a Pregnancy Center so the challenge this month is to make it a baby card.  I have made these CAS, so much fun and I palyed along with a few sketch challenges. Have a super week...enjoy!

Case(E) this Sketch: sketch/#30

SCS Challenge: Cards For A Cause/baby card...C4AC5

Sketch Frenzy Friday: sketch/SFF053113

Just A Note

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Good morning, I had a blast with this sweet card, I was in a mood to keep adding...lol.  I am playing along with a newer challenge blog and it is a sketch this week, luv my sketches!  It is called the Jo's Scrap Shack, check them out and play along! I adore this paper pack from Crate Paper called Fourteen, it is so vintage looking.  I added some Mr Huey's Spritz and I used Gesso on the heart, I luv texture and the look the Gesso gives when clumped up.  I hope you are inspired by my card today and don't forget to enter my giveaway, a Verve gift certificate is part of the goodies...yeah!  Hope your day is awesome...enjoy!

A moment of choice is a moment of truth. It's the testing point of our character and competence.
                                                                 ~ Stephen R. Covey
                                                      
Stamps: Take Note(Verve)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Fourteen Designer Paper(Crate Paper)
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: SU Square Punch, SU Butterfly Embosslits, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Heart, Bloomers, Lace Trim, Washi Tape,. Tim Holtz Distressed Paints, Gesso, Mr Huey's Spritz, Gemstone, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Jo's Scrap Shack: sketch/FFC2
SCS Challenges: color/CC429
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes
Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes

Mojo Monday/MOJO296-Hello

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Good morning, I am sharing today's Mojo Monday card and this week is contest week.  So, be sure to play along you could win some Verve...woohoo!  I am a having a giveaway on my blog too, be sure to leave me a comment on this post and a way to get in touch with you if you win. That is all you have to do for your chance at winning.  I will pick a winner on Friday, June 7 and announce the winner Saturday morning, June 8. The prize is listed below, a Verve gift certificate is up for grabs along with what is shown in photo. That is all from me today, don't forget to comment...enjoy!

Stamps: Take Note(Verve)
Paper: Black Card Stock and Postale Designer Paper(7 Gypsies)
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Lace Trim, Corrugated Cardboard, Wooden Button, Burlap String, Seam Binding, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO296
OCC: lace, wood, and ink
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

Leave a comment for your chance to win a $15 Verve gift certificate, 50 French White Doilies, SU Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Tim Holtz Weathered Wood Distressed Paint, Glitz Yours Truly and French Kiss Giant Rhinestones, and a 6x6 Authentique Glory Designer Paper

Blue Skies

Hello, I have created this to play along with the Fusion Challenge, I am addicted to this one...lol.  I luv the fact I can use the sketch along with a inspired photo. Totally luv the aqua and red color combo, I went with a uplifting sentiment from verve, called Blue Skies.  I have several cards I will be sharing this week, so be sure to stop back by often.  Also, I have listed cards in my Etsy Boutique; check them out too...enjoy!

Stamps: Blue Skies(Verve) and Hearts A Flutter(SU)
Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger) and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories: SU Dies, Bakers Twine, Button, Carnival Tickets, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK22
Fusion: photo and sketch/#9

Our Little Mircale

Good morning peeps, I have been so busy this week with no time to stamp....aackkk. I really miss my creating time, so I am thrilled to share my take on Amber's Viva la Verve sketch for this week.  You can join us here for all the chatter and sharing.  I also played along with yesterday';s SCS Inspiration challenge, you can get the details here.  It is the first of a new month so that means it is time for a new "cause" for The Cards For A Cause Challenge.  We are spotlighting The Pregnancy Center in Barberton, Ohio.  I also have an optional challenge each month, just to get you going.  This month is perfect for our "cause", make it a baby card; use the keyword C4AC5 so we can leave a comment. Do you have cards lying around and are not sure what do do with them?  We would luv for you to join us each month, we send our unused cards or even new cards to a different organization for them to use. How fun and rewarding is that? To share your talent with others, so they can bless those in need, a birthday, thank you or who need a lift. So glad you stopped by and be sure to create today, it does the mind good...enjoy!

Stamps: Practically Perfect(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Designer Paper
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: Sizzix Heart Die, SU Square Punch, Doily, Crimper, Seam Binding, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Glue Ever, Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Cards For A Cause: make it a baby card/C4AC5
SCS Challenge: inspiration/IC391
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes
Super Handmade Sunday: anything handmade
Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVJUNE2013

Waltzingmouse Waltz-Blessings

Hello everyone, it is time for the Waltzingmouse Waltz and the DT will be sharing there amazing creations with you. Claire has the complete list of DT in the hop, you will want to leave a comment on all the blogs, you could win a Waltzingmouse stamp set.  You should have come from the talented Renee's blog and your next stop is the talented Tosh...wow, what amazing creations you will find at either of there blogs!  I have used the sketch(turned of course) from a new sketch blog called Atlantic Hearts Sketch. I hope you are inspired and pick up your Waltzingmouse Stamps today!  have a wonderful week....enjoy!

Stamps: Country Labels Fours(Waltzingmosue)
Paper: White Card Stock and Cambridge Court Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger), SU Pool Party, and Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet Distressed Paints
Accessories: Heidi Swapp Chipboard Heart, Doily, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Pinking Shears, SU Square Punch, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Atlantic Hearts Sketch: sketch/#5

Independence....Thank You For All You Do

Good morning, it is day three of the Waltzingmouse Stamps previews, we are sharing both sets today; USA 1776...ok, this is my all time favorite set ever...lol and Country Labels Four. I had to spotlight the big star again, luv this...I went with a black and red combo today. I really like the look, very vintage! Be sure to leave a comment on on the blogs that are listed on the WM Blog, there are prizes to be won...woohoo! 

Anya
Becca
Clare
Jean 
Karin
Kim
Laurie
Teresa:ME
Tosha

Stamps: Country Labels Four and USA 1776(Waltzingmouse)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Designer Paper My MInd's Eye
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger) and SU Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Spellbinders Star Nesties, Circle Nesties, Pinking Shears, Burlap String, Button, Tim Holtz Glitter, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Sweet Sunday Sketch: sketch/SSSC185

Heart Flowers and Birthday Blessings

Playing along with Retro Sketches and yesterday's Featured Stamper, Vicki.....her gallery is amazing!  I was inspired by her heart flower card below.  I used smaller hearts and the retro sketch, came together quickly. The birthday sentiment is from Verve's set On Occasion. I used lots of misc designer papers for this, oh what fun! I adore designer papers and luv being able to use up stash. Hope you have a wonderful end to your day...enjoy!

Stamps: On Occasion(Verve)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: SU Square Punch, Sweet and Sassy Heart Dies, Grass Die, Button, Burlap String, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Retro Sketches: sketch/RS65
SCS Featured Stamper: Vicki/FS329

Mojo Monday/MOJO295-HELLO

I have several posts today, to see my Shabby Tea Room Post click here.  To preview the new Waltzingmouse Stamps post, click here!

Good morning, it is circle or square week at Mojo Monday, a fun week!  Happy Memorial Day to all my American friends. We are having to say goodbye to Stephanie today, this will be her last Mojo sketch; be sure to stop by her blog and wish her well...her creations are worth the trip! I also played along with Dynamic Duos, sweet blues.  There are several new pots on my blog today, be sure to browse around you don't want to miss anything.  Hope you have a great Monday and start to your week....enjoy!

Dynamic Duos: blues/DD54
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO295