THANKS

Good evening, thanks to all who have been sending well wishes to my dh, to read about that go here.
Also, for the continued support, kindness, visits, and sweet comments I am offering a blog give away, you can enter that here.
I created this card for several challenges, another new one that I discovered.  It is called The Shabby Tea Room and you can read all about the stitching/spring challenge at Debbie's blog.  I also used Karen's sketch, SSSC61 and the colors from Stacey's color challenge, ACT22.  I was also chosen one of the Top 5 from last weeks Curtain Call.  I have the award here to make it simple.  This is also my submission for today's CAS59, to be inspired by New York.  I have a list of places I want to visit, NY is on that list.  I was inspired by so much, the flowers in Central Park, the bright fun funky colors, and all of the design in my card.  NY and design go hand and hand.  I used Verve stamp sets Let It Shine and Celebration Of Thanks,
be sure to head over to the Verve Blog, the project parade has started and the theme is "Fun With Flowers".  I hope you can play along with us; what a fantastic theme, don't ya think?  I stamped the flowers, colored with copics, and popped the up. A simple thanks sentiment, scalloped border punch, and a row of stitches finishes my card.   Also, I wanted to share a Kreative blog award given to me by the sweet Rosie.  Please take time to visit her, she is super talented!  Enjoy.

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Stamps:  Let It Shine and Celebration Of Thanks (Verve)
Paper:  Blackbird(Bazzil), Red, White, and Welcome Neighbor Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Copics R02, R22, R29, and Y21
Accessories:  Janome, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Stickles, Ribbon, Striped Embossing Folder, EK Success Border Punch, and Glue Dots

Sweet Butterfly Thank You

 Good morning, I am bringing to you another fun and super springy cupcake to inspire you for this weeks Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC51.  Aren't these butterflies so pretty?  I had to use the Bella Blvd designer paper, oh my I luv this paper.  It is soooo gorgeous, I am a huge fan of greens and browns.  I used the Fiskars Punch and the EK Success Punch for the borders, I added a tab sentiment, punched butterflies, and the SU Bigz Butterfly Die for the main panel.  I adorned the butterfly with Zva Creative pearls and no ribbon, can you believe it?  I usually do not make a card without ribbon...hehehe.  I also used the fabulous sketch from the Clean & Simple Blog, FTL83 and spotlighted today's FS163 Cathy aka Mutnik, I chose her card here to case.
You want to be sure to check out the other sweeties creations, you will be very inspired!  Enjoy.

Colleen (out this week) ~ Karen ~ Kelli ~ Kristen    ~ Michelle ~ Piali 

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Stamps:  SU Short & Sweet
Paper:  Prism, Bazzil, and Bella Blvd Real Estate Collection
Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa
Accessories:  Fiskars Upper Crest Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Janome, SU Curly Label Punch, Zva Creative Pearls, and Glue Dots

Two New Challenges

Good evening, hubby is resting so I have been able to get in some stamping time.  I have so much to share with you tonight.  I have learned of two more challenges today, I really luv finding new challenges.  there is a list down the side of my blog if you are looking for a new one.  The first challenge is from over at SCS the dear Anne Ryan has started a challenge to showcase a stamper each week.  The Featured Stamper every Sunday is one of my favorite challenges so this challenge is fabulous too!  There are so many wonderful stamping gals in the stamping arena it is wonderful to bring attention to as many as we can.  You can learn more about the Queen For The Day, QFTD02 challenge and play along.  This weeks queen is the dear Marilyn Preston, you can see the card I cased here.
I also found the new Poppy Seed Challenge, PSC02 by Lisa Johnson.  This weeks challenge is to use buttons, polka dots, and light moss, you can learn about it here.  I used the gorgeous Basicgrey Designer Paper Kioshi this paper is so pretty.  I also used a Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch, I added a ribbon tied with a button and linen thread.
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Stamps:  SU
Paper:  SU Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and Basicgrey Kioshi Designer Paper
Ink:  Su Bashful Blue and SU Craft White 
Accessories:  Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch, Linen Thread, PTI Ribbon,  Heat Embossing Tool, White Embossing Powder, and Glue Dots     

This card is for Amber's Viva la Verve sketch and inspiration challenge, the first Poppy Seed Challenge, PSC01; and for The Play Date Color Challenge, PDCC21  and The Frosted Designs Challenge to use a flower.
I also played along with the Queen For The Day, QFTH01 here challenge.  It actually started last week, the queen last week was Mutnik and I chose her cardto case, luv the fabric flowers!  I used mt new favorite stamp set from KaiserCraft called  Peachy Keen.  I added stitching, ribbon with a tag sentiment and of course paper flowers with added bling.

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Stamps:  KaiserCraft Peachy Keen
Paper:  Bazzil
Ink:  SU Mellow Moss, Pretty In Pink, and So Safron
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Bling, Janome, and Glue Dots

Thanks For Caring

Hello, and a happy weekend to you, I created this for today's IC224.  I chose the first sushi cake as my inspiration.  This is for the Card Patterns Sketch, 55 and for The Color Throwdown Color Challenge, CTD84.  I used PTI Blooming Baby Bits image with a verve sentiment, "thanks for caring" from the set Thankful Hearts.

I have not been around this week, my dh had to have open heart surgery, he is fine.  He had to have a valve repair because of a birth defect.  It has been a tiring and stressful week but he has come through the surgery with ease.  I will be making lots of thank you cards in the coming days, lots of friends, family, and the hospital staff have been by our side.  We have had lots of support and many many prayers going up for us.  I will be able to be home with him for several weeks so I hope to get some stamping done during my down times.  I will have a blog giveaway Monday, be sure to check back!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Verve Thankful Hearts an PTI Blooming Baby Bits
Paper:  Bazzil Sea Salt, SU Taken With Teal, Black, and Designer Papers
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black and Copics
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, SU Border Punch, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Janome, Silver Beads, Buttons, Linen Thread, and Glue Dots

One Love-Hope Stamps Eternal-CIC50

Good morning, I had a long day of shopping and eating yesterday.  We ate at Olive Garden, one of my favorite places to eat.  I hope you had a wonderful day, I have for you today this adorable Saint Patty's Day cupcake for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC50.  I adore green so I luvd making today's card.  I used lots of great stuff from Hope Stamps Eternal, you got to check out the fabulous goodie in the store.  I used the beautiful Basicgrey Designer paper called Origins.

I used the leaf stamp from KaiserCraft it is called Peachy Keen, I adore this set of stamps.  They even come in a cute little plastic zipper case. I topped it all of with a Basicgrey Bloomer Felt Flower.  I tied it off with ribbon and a sweet little "love" tag.  I will be giving this to my dh, his favorite color is also green.  This is also for the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL82 and for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge Act21.
I am so very honored to have gotten the Lead Curtain Call last week for Stacey's Color Challenge, I hope you can play along!
Be sure to check out the other sweeties creations.  Karen Giron will be joining each week too.  She is super talented you don't want to miss her creations!  Enjoy.

~ Colleen ~ Karen ~ Kelli ~ Kristen ~ Michelle ~ Piali ~

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Stamps:  KaiserCraft Peachy Keen
Paper:  Bazzil, SU White, and Basicgrey Origins Designer Paper
Ink:  Stazon Timber Brown
Accessories:  Basicgrey Bloomer Flower, Ribbon, Linen Thread, Ek Success Border Punch, 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

Birthday Wish

Happy Thursday evening, this is for today's WT261, to make a creation using something new.  New "stuff" is not hard to find at my house...lol.  This uses the new Verve Big Wish set and the new SU Sweet Pea Designer Paper.  I used pearls to adorn the cake, added stickles, and a hair pin in the ribbon with pearls and beads too.  I so luv this new SU dp.  This is a short post I will bring more creations this weekend, I hope you stop by to check them out.  Have a wonderful weekend!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Verve Big Wish
Paper:  Bazzil, SU Sweet pea Designer Paper
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Hair Pin, Pearls, Stickles, Nesties, and Glue Dots

Trust In The Lord

I created this for today's CC261, to use certainly celery, bashful blue, and melon mambo.  I am using Prism, Bazzil, and PTI colors.  These are very similiar color to Stacey's Curtain Call Act 20 colors.  I adore the sqaure sketch from OCC and kept it pretty simple.  I used my new Ippity stamp set called Devoted,  be sure to check out the new Ippity stamps here! 
Cindy (Mothermark) has asked for help with sending cards to a girl named Lindsay, you can get her addie and read all about her story here.  I will be sending this card to her.  I hope you have a wonderful day, no matter what you are going through always trust in the Lord.  He is the only thing in our life that is never changing.  Enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Ippity Devoted and SU I {Heart} Hearts
Paper:  Bazzil
Ink:  SU Bordering Blue, and Real Red
Accessories:  Janome, PTI Ribbon, SU Dazzling Diamonds, Senquin, Gemstone, EK Success Border Punch, and Glue Dots

Easter Blessings

To leave a comment on the Verve Blog Hop Spring Fling click here.  Happy Monday, it is time for another Mojo Monday Sketch, Mojo129.  This is one that I designed and sent to Julee to try and make life a little easier on her.  You know she is always super busy bringing us new Verve-y stamps.  Speaking of new Verve have you seen the new release?  This is a sample of the Easter Joy set, you can see them all over at the Verve Stamps Store.  I paper pieced the egg wreath and then added Illuminate Smooch to each egg.  I put a few clear gemstones in the center of the flowers.  I stitched around the edges of the panels and added a cutzie button ribbon bow.  I cannot wait to see what your creation with today's mojo sketch.  Have a wonderful day, enjoy! 

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Stamps:  Verve Easter Joy and Chocolate Bunnies

Paper:  Bazzil Yellow, Pink, and My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary Designer Paper

Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento) and Regal Rose(SU)

Accessories:  Janome, PTI Twill Ribbon, Gemstones, PTI Button, Linen Thread, Scissors, Illuminate Smooch, and Glue Dots

Thinking Of You

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Happy day, I have created this card today for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC49.  What an adorable cupcake, I am super excited to share new products with you from KaiserCrafts.  I adore there stamps, embellishments....soooo yummy, and of course there new papers...wow!  You have to head over to Hope Stamps Eternal and check them out.  There embellishments and stamps come in the adorable plastic cases that can be put into a ring binder, I luv the packaging!  I used the embellishment pack called Devonshire, the lace trim and row of pearls of from this pack.  The KaiserCraft Designer Paper is the main panel background paper.  I used the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder and the Fiskars Upper Crest Punch on the small red panel.  I also added a little Stickles to the birdies wings.  This is also my submission for today's FS161, Vera.  I chose her card here to case, check it out she has an amazing gallery. Taylor's Sketch Challenge, TESC103 and for The Color Throwdown Challenge #82.
  Be sure to link your creation to the Hope Stamps Eternal Blog, you never know who might show up and leave some luv on your blog.  To see all the sweeties creations, you can check each one out here.  Enjoy!

Colleen(Off This Week), Kelli, Kristin, Michelle, Piali

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Stamps:  KasierCraft Peachy Keen and Verve Accent Notes
Paper:  Bazzil French Silk,  Red, SU Night Quite Navy, and Kaiser Craft Devonshire Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Ruby Red, Old Olive, and Tim Holtzs Distressed Ink
Accessories:  Fiskars Upper Crest Punch,  Provo Craft Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, KaiserCraft Devonshire Lace Trim, Row of Pearls, Stickles

Sunshine & Smiles

If you are looking for the Verve Blog Hop scroll down one or click here!

This is for today's IC222, I used the flower postcard shown here.  I also used Amber's Viva la Verve sketch from last week, you can read all about it here.
I am headed to stamp with friends but wanted to share this card because it is made with new Verve stamps, you can see them all and get yours here. I did some distressing, painted with Tim Holtz distressed paints and added embossing.  This is also for the Scripture Challenge, SCRC210  the word is Home.  I chose the scripture Proverbs 3:33, it speaks of a just home....I also want my home to be filled with sunshine and smiles!  So sorry this is a short post, I am in a hurry, luv reading your comments and thoughts...you guys are super special to me....hugs!  Enjoy your day.
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Stamps:  Verve Feel The Sun, Let It Shine, Easter Joy, and Believe
Paper:  Bazzil and SU Very Vanilla
Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa and Copics
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, SU Tiny Tags Punch, SU Dazzling Diamonds, Pearls, Embossing Folder, Distressing Tool, SU Square Punch, and Glue Dots

Verve Release Blog Hop-Spring Fling

 
After a fabulous day of sneak peeks, challenges and set reveals, we’re topping off our Spring Fling Blog Party with a blog hop featuring the four new sets and five plain janes that just released from Verve. If you arrived here by way of the fabulous creator Charmaine Ikach's Blog, then you’re on the right track, if you just happened along, be sure to head back to Julee's Blog for the start of the hop.
And to celebrate our new release, we’ve got a very special treat hidden along the hop. One lucky commenter will win our entire release! So as you’re hopping along, be sure to give a little shout out in the comments if you see something that makes you smile. The lucky winner will be announced Tuesday evening, {March 10} on the Verve Blog.
Thanks for hopping by! Next up on the hop is the amazingly talented Jackie Pedro!
And in case you get distracted or there’s a hiccup in the chain, head on over to the Verve Blog for the full list of hops.

Isn't the release fabulous, Julee always brings on the mojo with a new release, don't ya think?
I used the Plain Janes Birthday Wish, Enjoy Today, and Let It Shine sets.  I used My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary Designer paper, lots of ribbon, and trim.  I added buttons through out, this is also for Susie Tag Challenge and for Tuesday's Tag Challenge #42.  Enjoy the rest of the hop!
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Stamps:  Verve Plain Janes Birthday Wish, Enjoy Today, and Let It Shine
Paper:  Bazzil and My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento), SU Sage Shadow, and Copics
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon,Trim, SU Tag Die, Buttons, Linen Thread, and Glue Dots

Hello Sunshine

Wow, it is Friday and let me tell you, I am so ready for the weekend.  I want to share Amber's Viva la Verve sketch with an inspiration of kitchens, I chose the vibrant retro kitchen shown.  I used one of my all time favorite Verve sets, I never grow wearing of Verve stamps....they really are my favorites!  You know there will be new Verve release tomorrow, you can check it out here at the Verve Store.
I used black flower soft in the center of the flower, these flowers are perfect for fuzzy flower soft.  I added stitching with a ribbon bow tied with a button and linen thread.
This is also for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenges, FTTC56 to use scallops.  I used the scallop punch and the flower itself looks as if to have scalloped petals.  I hope you have a wonderful Friday and have great plans for the weekend.  I meet with a group of stampers Saturday morning, I am always excited to get together and share ideas....enjoy!   
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Stamps:  Verve Petals & Stems and Accent Notes
Paper:  Avalanche, Blackbird(Bazzil), and Welcome Neighbor Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Button, Linen Thread, Flower Soft, Circle Punches, Scalloped Circle Punch, and Glue Dots

Verve Sneak Peek-Easter Joy

 

Good morning, I am thrilled to be bringing you a little peek of whats to come tomorrow on the Verve Blog, starting at 1:00 PM EST.  This is a peek of the set Easter Joy.  You do not want to miss this reveal, there are awesome sets to come!  I hope to see ya there.  I used Stacey's Curtain Call Colors Act 19 and Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch, SSSC58.  I paper pieced the eggs using My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary Designer Paper; I kept it rather simple, the paper pieced eggs says it all.  I added a ribbon tied with a pink pearl.  I hope you have a wonderful day, be sure to check out the Verve Blog, there will be challenges and with challenges there is always prizes.....wooohooo.  Enjoy your day!

Read all about the Verve release below!

Hey Verve fans! Our next release is just around the corner, so I thought I'd pop in with a little news update to let you know what we've got planned for our next release.


Spring Fling Blog Party
We've got 4 new sets and 5 plain janes releasing this Friday night, and they're sure to put a spring in your step. To celebrate, this Friday (March 5) we're having an all-day blog party right here on the Verve Blog. We'll be posting hourly starting at 1 PM Eastern, so save the date for a day of challenges, sneak peeks and prizes.

Spring Fling Set Reveals & Chat
It's been a while since our last release, so we couldn't go without a bit of a chat to catch up with all our friends! Join us on the Spring Fling Chat thread this Friday night at 9PM Eastern for an hour of speed-reading, set reveals and gorgeous sample cards from the Divas while we countdown to the release.

Spring Fling Blog Hop
The Divas are stamping up a storm, and we'll be finishing off the night with a grand finale design team blog hop showcasing the new sets. The hop begins when the new sets release at 10PM Eastern, this Friday night. There'll be a chance to win our entire release, so be sure to tune in!
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Stamps: Easter Joy and Easter Elegance (Verve){available tomorrow}
Paper: Tutu Pink(Bazzil), Nautical Blue Light B053-D(Prism), Rich Razzleberry(SU), Quite Contrary Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye), and Delicate Dots Designer Paper(SU)
Ink: Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Rich Razzleberry(SU)
Accessories: Ribbon, Pearl, Scissors, and Glue Dots

True Friendship

I created this for today's CAS56 to make a square card, I also used the sketch from 411 Challenges, SSC140.  I used Marie inspiration from Combat Boots to Rubber Stamps, B2S05 , I know it doesn't look lik it but my inspiration is the clean and simple look of this out door sitting area.  Head over to her blog and check it out!  I received in the mail today a box of goodies I ordered from Hope Stamps Eternal and I have to tell you I am so happy.  I ordered the new KaiserCraft Stamps and embellishment pack...wow.  The stamp is the one I used in today's card, KaiserCraft Peachy Keen, you can see the whole set here.  I also used my new EK Success punch called Slim Edger Dotted Scalloped.   I may not be around much this week, I am getting ready for the Verve release this Friday.  I hope you can join us at the Verve Blog for all the fun, it starts at 1:00 PM EST!  Enjoy!

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Stamps:  KaiserCraft Peachy Keen
Paper:  Bazill Tutu Pink, Mud Pie, and SU Sweet Pea Designer Paper
Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa and SU Pretty In Pink
Accessories:  Ribbon, Linen Thread, Button, EK Success Slim Edger Dotted Scalloped Punch, and Glue Dots

Enjoy Today

Good morning it is mojo time, as well as a little peek into the NEW Verve Stamps that will be released this Friday March 5 starting at 1:00 PM EST.  You do not want to miss this release, I have a couple of very special stamps that I have contributed to the release......I am thrilled to be sharing with you!  Julee has designed them in her very special Verve-y kinda of way.  The stamp I am peeking today is a couple of the Plain Jane's sets.  I actually combined two of them to make this one.  The flower stamp has rectangle border and says Birthday Wishes, I used the sentiment from another PJ for this one.  I paper pieced the flower with the gorgeous My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary Designer Paper and I also used  SU Sweet Pea Designer Paper.  I added a little stitching  to the panels and Stickles to the flower.  Be sure to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the other mojo makers creations.  Enjoy today!
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Stamps:  Verve Plain Jane Birthday Wishes and Enjoy Today(To Be Released Friday March 5)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU), Mud Pie(Bazzil), My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary, SU Sweet Pea Designer Paper
Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa, SU Rose Red 
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Linen Thread Button, Stickles, Nesties Labels 4, and Glue Dots