January Diva Dare-Day 5

 
Hello peeps, I am sharing my take on this months Diva Dare of "Baby Love", you can see my entire project over at the Verve Blog.  Be sure to comment over at the Verve Blog and play along for your chance at winning!  I hope you like my altered "Baby Love" creations!

Red,The Color of Love

Good morning, it is time for another Mojo Monday Sketch, Mojo174, I had fun with this sketch!  It is a great day for a couple of reasons, Julee has added two new very talented mojo makers, Debbie Carriere of Scrappin’ My Heart Out and Stephanie Kraft of Hand Krafted by Stephanie ...woohoo!  Be sure to show them both some luv, they are super talented and you will luv their work!  The other great thing today is that I have the honor of  playing along with a blogging friends giveaway and challenge, Glenda is challenging you to use red.  Here is the details........

Glenda's Random Amusing Challenge #100 is to use red on your card or project.  Use as much or as little as you like.  Incorporate it by using paper, ink, ribbon, embellishments, whatever you like!  You must play along with the challenge to be eligible to win the blog candy.  If you play along, please leave a comment on Glenda's blog (http://papersscissorsrocks.blogspot.com) and link back to her post from your post.  If you upload to an online gallery, please use the keyword GRAC100.  You have until midnight Pacific Time on January 23rd to play along and you can play along as many times as you like.  The winner will be randomly chosen and announced on January 24th.  Below is a list of all the gals playing along!  Have a super Monday....enjoy!

Allison Fillo http://stampinwhenican.blogspot.com/
Allison Miles http://allistamps.blogspot.com/
Beate Johns http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Belinda Chang Langner http://cadnileb.blogspot.com
Carly Robertson http://carlyrobertson.typepad.com/
Cheiron Brandon http://www.cheironbrandon.typepad.com/
Chris Sather http://cattsscratchingpost.blogspot.com/
Dawn Stein http://www.lavendergiraffe.blogspot.com/
Donna Hitz http://www.frozenstamper.blogspot.com/
Elena Shacochis http://thestampingshac.blogspot.com/
Geeta Suggs http://www.craftyengineer.typepad.com/
Jenn Shurkus      http://jennshurkus.typepad.com/creative_chick/
Jennie Moczan    http://www.simplycaffeinated.typepad.com/

Jill Grace (& family)    http://creativegrace.typepad.com/

Joan Jeffery http://www.j-jcreations.blogspot.com/
June Gibbons http://perfectlikeacurl.blogspot.com/
Kamila Younkman http://littlescrapsofheaven.typepad.com/
Krystie Lee Hersch     http://www.cupcakemartini.com/
Meghan Fahey http://driventoink.com/
Michelle Clark http://www.sparkledesigns.typepad.com/
Michelle Mathey http://msmathey.blogspot.com/
Michelle Woerner http://stopandstamptheroses.blogspot.com
Nance Lempinen-Leedy http://nanceleedy.blogspot.com/
Sherry Czarnecki http://littlestampsbiglife.blogspot.com/
Silke Ledlow http://silkeledlow.blogspot.com/
Teresa Kline:ME htttp://www.enjoythevasunshine.blogspot.com

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Stamps:  Love Notes(Verve)

Paper:  Riding Hood Red, Designer Paper(SU), and Sheet Music              

Ink:  Riding Hood Red(SU)     

Accessories:  Verve Jotted Heart Die, Square Scalloped Nesties, Chipboard Glittered Star, Pom Pom Trim, Silver Cord, Button, Bakers Twine, Crocheted Flower, Gemstone, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Happy Valentine's Day

I wanted to play along with another color challenge from Moxie Fab, this is for the Bright & Bold Color Challenge for Color Inspiration for Card Makers Week in the Moxie Fab World.  The sketch is for  The Bloggers Challenge, I found this on Mary Jo's Blog.  I used one of the Melissa Frances sweet glittered hearts, it is gorgeous!  I used crinkled ribbon with a Prima flower added to the center.  A little lace, stitching, distressing, bling, and the sentiment to complete my card.  Be sure to come back in the morning I will be sharing this weeks Mojo sketch and another special challenge that I have the opportunity of playing in.  See ya in the am....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Love Notes(Verve)
Paper:  White, Peach Parfait(SU), and Quite Contrary Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Memento)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, Melissa Frances Glitter Heart, Bling, Lace Trim, Crinkled Ribbon, Prima Flower, Die, and 3D Foam Sqaures

My Heart Is Yours

I have created this for two challenges, The Monday Lunchtime Sketch, TSSC156,  I used an extra titled panel on top...sorry, i wanted to use the fabby bingo card *grin*.  This is also for the Pretty Pastels Color Challenge for Color Inspiration for Card Makers Week in the Moxie Fab World.  I used the xoxo bingo card and added the sentiment over top.  I distressed the sides, added stitching, lace trim, and bakers twine......it doesn't get anymore yummier than that...lol.  Hope your day is great...enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Swirling Hearts(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla and Je t'adore Designer Paper(Making Memories)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Memento)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, Lace Trim, Bakers Twine, Gemstone, Bingo Card, and 3D Foam Squares

Hello Friend

I have created this card using today's IC267, I used 0322 from the third set of photos has my inspiration.  The colors are green, blue, and brown.  I also wanted to honor a new friend, one of the greatest perks to our paper crafting is meeting the best of friends!  The other week when my friends and I set out in pursuit of a Hobby Lobby, which is about 1 hour and 1/2 from us.  The area that the HL was in is full of fantastic shopping.  We discovered a scrap booking store, that is totally amazing!  The gal who works in there is a SCS gal, can you believe it?  It is Dawn aka stampinscotsgirl, we had chatted briefly on a forum but that has been a while ago.  I really liked her from the start, she has this amazing accent, and is super talented!  I wanted to honor her by casing one of her sweet cards and this is my end result.  That is all for now......enjoy!   
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Stamps:  Happy Hello and Love Noted(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Pear Pizazz Designer Paper(SU), and October Afternoon Designer Paper
Ink:  Blue Bayou and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Verve Jotted Heart Die, Crocheted Flower, Making Memories Pins, Janome, Border Punches, Zip Dry, and 3D Foam Squares 

Hello Friend

I am sharing a CAS card today, I used the Clean & Simple sketch from last week, FTL122 and The Color Throwdown Color, CTD124.  The main thing I want to share with you today is a way you can lift the spirits of a fellow stamper Katie Renz,   you can read all about her story on her blog.  The CTD is inviting you to send Katie a card as she is fighting cancer, you can read more about it over at The Color Throwdown Blog.  If you would like to send Katie a card, I have included her address for you. 
  

Katie Renz

PO Box 5913

Bellingham, WA 98227-5913

 

I used the Verve stamp Happy Hello, this is a great little set for sending a hi there or hello cards.   I use this set so often for a quick little note.  I embossed the bottom part, used a border die, added a butterfly and the tag sentiment.  Super quick and very sweet.  The dh and I are headed to our church motorcycle dinner tonight, if you can't ride you might as well eat...lol.  We will be learning of our trips for the year...woohoo!  I can't wait until riding weather, we did not get much riding in last year because of the dh's surgery....but all is good now...Praise the Lord!  Make the most of your weekend....enjoy! 

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Stamps:  Happy Hello(Verve)

Paper:  Soft Sky, White, and Designer Papers(SU)

Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)

Accessories:  Sizzix Embossing Folder, MFT Border Die, Buton, Bakers Twine, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch,Gemstone, and 3D Foam Squares

VIva la Verve-Precious Memories

Happy Friday friends, I am sharing with you my card for this weeks Viva la Verve.  Tosh is hosting this weeks VLV, be sure to get all the deets here and play along.  What a great sketch to work with, I needed a sympathy card for a family that plays music, so I thought the piece of sheet music would be perfect.  I added wide May Arts chocolate trim, an ivory trim, bakers twine, and a wonderful star embellishment.  I sponged the main sentiment panel and layered it for more depth.  Stitching and curling the edge of the sheet music finishes my card.  Hope you have a great weekend planned, be sure to make time to create...enjoy! 
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Stamps: Forever In Our Hearts(Verve)
Paper: Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU), Grandma's Attic Designer Paper(TPC Studio), Lost & Found Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye), and Sheet Music
Ink: Early Espresso(SU) and Pumice Stone Distress Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Wide Lace, Cream Lace, Bakers Twine, Star Embellishment, Distressing Tool, Janome, and 3D Foam Squares

Thankful!

 Hello friends, I am sharing a thank you card using the new Verve stamp set, Love Notes and the coordinating die, classy label die.  I so luv this shape, if you have not picked your new Verve stamps up, you can still get the sale price....now is a great time!  I used the SC315 sketch from yesterday and today's WT305, to use butterflies.  I went with one simple butterfly and also added a gemstone flourish.  I used the much adored Prima lace, it is soooo awesome, lushes, really!  I cannot seem to get enough of it...lol.  I finished my card with crinkled ribbon and a sweet button.  Be sure to stop back by tomorrow as I will be sharing my Viva la Verve sketch card......sure hope you can play along with us....enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Love Notes and Thankful Blossoms(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla, In Color Designer Paper(SU), and Je t'adore Designer Paper(Making Memories)
Ink:  Early Espresso and Taken With Teal(SU)
Accessories:  Verve Classy Label Die, Martha Stewart Ribbon, Prima Lace, Gemstone Flourish, Janome, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Button, Bakers Twine, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

JustRite Week at Stampers Dream-Day 3

Good morning, it is day three of a new JustRite Week at Stamper's Dream!  We're featuring the latest JustRite stamps, including Valentine's, beautiful new florals, and even clear stamps.  The new clear stamps even have Spellbinders coordinating nesties, you have got to check these out!  I used the cling mounted again today, I would luv to see them make more of the cling mounted!  This image is from the set Fancy Nested Frames, it is so gorgeous and detailed.  I added Prima lace trim with bakers twine, a Websters Pages button and a fabric flower embellishment.  Be sure to visit all the designers who have a fabulous JustRite creation to share!  I used the photo from Crazy 4 Challenges as my inspiration.  have a super day...enjoy!

Michelle , Teresa , Tosh , Lea, Christina
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Stamps:  Fancy Nested Frames(JustRite)
Paper:  very Vanilla(SU) and
Ink:  Early Espresso and Pretty In Pink(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Nested Custom Dies, Websters Pages Button, Bakers Twine, Prima Lace, Fabric Flower, Pearls, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Janome, and 3D Foam Squares

JustRite Week at Stampers Dream-Day 2

Good morning, it is day two of a new JustRite Week at Stamper's Dream!  We're featuring the latest JustRite stamps, including Valentine's, beautiful new florals, and even clear stamps.  The new clear stamps even have Spellbinders coordinating nesties, you have got to check these out!  I could not help myself and reached for the new clear stamps for my card today, this set is called You Inspire Me....I so luv these gorgeous main panel images.  I added a piece of sheet music behind the main image.  The papers are My Mind's Eye and TPC Studio, I added stitching and layered Prima trims with bakers twine.  I finished my card with a cardboard punched bird and a clear gemstone.  Be sure to visit's the other dream team designers and check out their creations.  I also used the new My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge, MFTWSC1.  Thanks so much for stopping by and for commenting, your sweet thoughts mean so much to me.....enjoy!

Tuesday - Michelle , Cindy , Kim , Tosh , Teresa:ME

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Stamps:  You Inspire Me(JustRite)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU), Lost & Found Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye), and Grandma's Attic Designer Paper(TPC Studio)
Ink:  Going Gray and Sage Shadow(SU)
Accessories:  Tim Holtz Die, EK Success Border Punch, Custom Spellbinder Die For JustRite, Bakers Twine, Prima Lace Trim,  Janome, Gemstone Bling, Brad, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday Sketch-Happy Valentine's Day

Click here to see my Verve January Favorite After Release Party Card!

Good morning mojo peeps, I am sharing with you today this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch, MOJO173; what a fun sketch.  I used the ticket die again for my main panel, from Lifestyles.  I used the paper from Pink Paislee, the Parisian Anthology collection for the background piece, very cool designer paper!  The main panel paper is Webster's Pages, I added lace trim down the center with bakers twine and precious Memory Thread.  My good friend Michelle uses the Memory Thread and I luv the look!  It is finished with a tiny silver button, it is very hard to see in the photo.  I punched out three tiny red hearts and stacked them down the side.  I hope you will join us this week and play with the mojo sketch and be sure to check out the other mojo makers creations.  Me inspiration came from the OCCC bird photo, isn't it gorgeous?  I wish you a very blessed day...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Love Note's(Verve)
Paper:  Vanilla(SU), Lullaby Lane & Life's Portrait Designer Paper(Webster's Pages)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Black Soot Distress Ink(Tim Holtz)  
Accessories:  Lifestyles Ticket Die, Lace Trim, Baker's Twine, Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Circle Punch, SU Heart Punch, Button, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve January After Release Party

We are having a little have release party at Verve, you can see all the divas favorite creations from the release over at the Verve Blog.   I asked my dh to give me his favorite and this is the one he chose, he really likes the sheet music and of course he liked the heart with the sentiment "you + me always"...isn't that cute?  Be sure to get your Verve stamps, if you have not already, they are on sale....woohoo!  Have a super day and be sure to come back for my Mojo Monday card in a little while....enjoy! 
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Stamps: Love Notes (Verve)
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, Unknown Designer Paper(SU) and Sheet Music
Ink: Early Espresso and Pink Pirouette(SU)
Accessories: Verve Jotted Heart Die, Scalloped Border Die, Chocolate Pom Pom Trim, White Crocheted Trim, Burlap String, Button, SU Leaves Die, Ribbon, Flowers, Pearls, Sponging, and 3D Foam Squares  

Verve New Release-Sweet Emery

 






I am quickly sharing a circle card I made for the Verve release that happened last night.  If you have not seen the new release, check it out here.....they are on sale..woohoo.  Sweet Emery is a Plain Jane from the release, I used the colors from The Color Throwdown, CTD123; these colors are perfect for a baby card boy or girl, don't ya think?  Isn't he the sweetest?  I sponged a circle behind him, added lace trim, bakers twine and a button, and finished my circle card with pearls.  I have instructions on how I make my circle cards, the link at the top of my blog that reads Just 4 You it has several different goodies for you to try.  My circle card instructions are there.  I also used the sketch from JUGS65, which I missed the deadline again, so sorry JUGS gals...it has been a busy week.  You can play along with their current challenge here.  I will be creating for the next couple of days to share some more goodies with you the first of the week.....have a super weekend...enjoy! 
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Stamps: Emery Plain Jane and To the Moon (Verve)
Paper: White and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink: Always Artichoke, Soft Sky(SU), and Tuxedo Black(Memento)
Accessories: Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, SU Circle Pinch, Lace Trim, Bakers Twine, Button, Pearls, Janome, Zip Dry Adhesive, 3D Foam Squares

Heartfelt Thanks

To comment on my Verve release cards you will have to scroll down several posts..sorry, this has been a busy week.
Good morning, I am sharing with you this morning a card made with a newer Justrite stamp set called In The Moonlight.  I stamped the darling frame in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then stamped the sentiment inside.  This shape is perfect for the Labels Fourteen Nesties....perfection!    I used the colors from the Color Q Challenge, CQC66.  I started with the polka dotted piece from the October Afternoon Schoolhouse paper pack, it matches perfectly!  I added a piece of Cosmo Cricket paper and sanded it slightly.  I used the My Favorite Things Open Scallop Die for the border, added sweet pom pom trim.  I then finished my card with crinkled ribbon, a pinkpaislee ticket with a gorgeous gemstone on top.  I used the sketch from Inspirational Sketches #96.  I hope you have a great Friday...enjoy!  
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Stamps:  In The Moonlight(JustRite)
Paper:  Sea Salt(Bazzil), Cosmo Cricket, and Schoolhouse(October Afternoon)
Ink:  Soft Sky, Taken With Teal(SU), and Tuxedo Black(Memento)
Accessories:  Labels Fourteen Nesties, Pom Pom Trim, MFT Open Scallop Die, PinkPaislee Ticket, Crinkled Ribbon, Bling, Janome, Zip Dry, and 3D Foam Squares

Viva la Verve-My Heart Is Yours

I am sharing another creation using the new Verve stamps that will release tonight....yippie!  I know you will be soooooo pumped by the end of your day, you will be able to place your order and don't forget you will want it all...hehehehe!  I am using the sketch for this weeks Viva la Verve, it is brought you by Charmaine..I luv this sketch!  I used a piece of sheet music again, I am hooked on this too, my dh and I luv music.  Some of the first dates we went on back in the day where concerts, it brings back lots of fun memories!  I will be using sheet music for sure on his Valentine card...*happy sigh*.  I used glass glitter again too, another one of my obsessions....I adore the style it gives!  I used rich Prima lace, luv this too...lol..I paired it with bakers twine and a button.  I played along with The Shabby Tea Room,TSTR43; to use eleven elements.  Mine are stitching, distressing, patterned paper, card stock, nesties, lace trim, bakers twine, button, music sheet, glass glitter, and Verve Jotted Heart Die.  I will see you tonight at the Verve release party...enjoy!
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Stamps: Love Notes and Swirling Hearts (Verve)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla(SU), Once Upon A Springtime Designer Paper(Graphic 45), and Sheet Music
Ink: Early Espresso, Groovy Guava(SU), and Pumice Stone Distress Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Mega Curved Nesties, Janome, Prima Lace, Bakers Twine, Button, Glass Glitter, Crystal Effects, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Sneak Peek-Precious Pair

Good morning Verve peeps....hasn't the release been amazing?  I told you, you will want it all...hehehe.  Today we are sharing with you the set To The Moon, Emory and Smallest of Things Plain Janes.  The To The Moon set, is amazing, I adore the animals in this set...so cute.  I created a pair of cards, one for a boy and one for a girl.  I used the sweet Oval Embossed Die to spotlight the sentiments, they are attached with a tiny clothes pin.


Stamps:  To The Moon(Verve)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, White, Nursery Suite Designer Paper(SU)
Ink: Tuxedo Black(Memento), Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, and So Safron(SU)
Accessories: Embossed Oval Die (Verve), Janome, Ribbon, Tiny Clothes Pins, and 3D Foam Squares

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I adore this Plain Jane, it is called the Sweetest Things...you may have remembered a tiny peek I shared on my Mojo Monday card, you can see it here.  I stamped it onto the classy label shape, sponged and added those sweet swirly hearts to the ends.  I also made my own background paper using the "LOVE" word, I stitched around the squares and then added crinkled ribbon with a super yummy embellishment.  I then finished it with the gemstone flourishes.  WOW, it has been an exciting week and for you it will be more exciting on Friday night when you can go Verve shopping..woohoo.  I will see you at the release party...enjoy!

Stamps:  Love Notes, Sweet Treats, and Smallest Things Plain Jane(Verve)
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla(SU), Tickled Pink Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye), and Sheet Music
Ink: Pink Pirouette(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Memento)
Accessories: Classy Label Die, Gemstone Flourish, Paper Studio Gemstone Flower Brad, Crinkled Ribbon, Janome, Sponging, and 3D Foam Squares

Now for the deets of the release and hop....this Friday, January 7, Verve is releasing some fabulous new sets and dies! To countdown to the release, we’re putting on a series of mini blog hops Tuesday through Thursday of this week to preview the new sets! And because a new release is something to celebrate, we’ve hidden a prize on one of the participating blogs each day! Just leave a little comment love as you hop around to be entered into a drawing to win that day’s featured stamps! Deadline for comment entries is 6PM Mountain Friday, January 7. Winners will be announced at our release party on Friday night!
There is a master list of the divas who are hopping today on the Verve Blog, but I have added a list for you too!
1. Julee 
2. Charmaine
3. Amber
4. Amy 
5. Laurie
6. Teresa:ME<<----you are here
7. Jackie

8. Debbie Guest DT

9. Sankari
10. Andrea
11.Tosh

12. Piali Guest DT

13. Maureen

Don't  forget to comment, it will increase your chances of winning...enjoy!

Verve Sneak Peek-All My LOVE

Good morning Verve fans, haven't the divas been rockin this release?  I am amazed at their talent and creativity!  Today we are showcasing the set Love Notes, this one is a must have, it is so sweet!    The first thing I spotted and adored was the ledger lines on the inside of the classy label and heart....it adds so much sweetness...*giggle*.  I am keeping the deets short, lots to share today.  I want to tell you about this designer paper,  I picked it up on my shopping trip with the girlz.  It is called Je t'adore by Making Memories...luv, luv, luv!  

Stamps: Hundred Hearts, Love Notes, and Sweet Treats(Verve)
Paper: Kraft(SU), Manila Designer Paper(Basicgrey), Je t'adore Designer Paper(Making Memories)
Ink: Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories: Verve Classy Label Die, Bo Bunny Fabric Flower, Pearls, Maya Road Kraft Library Card and Pocket, Priam Lace, Glass Glitter, Crystal Effects, EK Success Border Punch, Janome, Distressing Tool, Zip Dry, and 3D Foam Squares

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I took eight pieces of very vanilla card stock,  4 1/4" x 2 1/2", I scored them on one end at 3/4".  I rounded the corners and punched holes on the scored end for my crinkled ribbon.I adore this little creation, I am calling it my "Date Night Coupon Book"...so cute! 

I then added a piece of sheet music(luv) to each one.  I stamped the Classy Label shaped and cut it out with the Classy Label Die.  Stamping each one with a different sentiment and adding a punched heart and bling.  They are to be torn out on the score line and redeemed for when you need or want a date night..*grin*.  You can write a message on it to your dh(or whomever you give it to).  I think it is just the sweetest!

Stamps: Love Notes(Verve)
Paper: Very Vanilla(SU), Je t'adore Designer Paper(Making Memories), and Sheet Music
Ink: Early Espresso(SU) and Pumice Stone Distress Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Verve Classy Label Die, Crinkled Ribbon, Gemstones, Crop-a-Dile, Corner Rounder, and 3D Foam Squares

Now for the deets of the release and hop....this Friday, January 7, Verve is releasing some fabulous new sets and dies! To countdown to the release, we’re putting on a series of mini blog hops Tuesday through Thursday of this week to preview the new sets! And because a new release is something to celebrate, we’ve hidden a prize on one of the participating blogs each day! Just leave a little comment love as you hop around to be entered into a drawing to win that day’s featured stamps! Deadline for comment entries is 6PM Mountain Friday, January 7. Winners will be announced at our release party on Friday night!
There is a master list of the divas who are hopping today on the Verve Blog, but I have added a list for you too!
1. Laurie
2. Tosh

3. Piali Guest DT

4. Teresa:ME<<----you are here

5. Amy 

6. Julee
7. Charmaine
8. Amber
9. Sankari

10. Debbie Guest DT

11. Jackie

12. Andrea

Don't  forget to comment, it will increase your chances of winning...enjoy! 

Verve Sneak Peek-Only You

 Good morning sweet peeps, this week is going to be a fun and fabulous week....giggle...are you excited?  I am so thrilled about this release, it has been one of my favorites!  My peek today is lacking in pink, but let me tell ya, that will not be the case for the rest of the week...hehehe...lots of pink and glitter to come!  I used a soft gray Bazzil piece for my base and then layered it with a piece of Hollywood Vogue Webster's Pages.  I then added the black checkered piece with crinkled pale yellow ribbon and the sweetest cream colored pom pom trim.  I used the the new Verve die called Classy Label, you are going to luv this shape....I cannot stop using it!  The stamp is part of the Sweet Treats set along with the sentiment.  I cut out the sentiment using the new Embossed Oval Die,  I completed my card with a PinkPaislee Parisian Anthology ticket(thanks Julee for the inspiration and enabling me *grin*).  I added a glittered star that I cut out from cardboard added crystal affects and glass glitter and a tiny red heart.
Now for the deets of the release and hop....this Friday, January 7, Verve is releasing some fabulous new sets and dies! To countdown to the release, we’re putting on a series of mini blog hops Tuesday through Thursday of this week to preview the new sets! And because a new release is something to celebrate, we’ve hidden a prize on one of the participating blogs each day! Just leave a little comment love as you hop around to be entered into a drawing to win that day’s featured stamps! Deadline for comment entries is 6PM Mountain Friday, January 7. Winners will be announced at our release party on Friday night!
There is a master list of the divas who are hopping today on the Verve Blog, but I have added a list for you too!

1. Andrea

2. Sankari

3. Jackie

4. Teresa:ME<<----you are here

5. Piali Guest DT

6. Tosh

7. Debbie Guest DT

8. Amber

9. Charmaine

10. Laurie

11. Julee

Don't  forget to comment, it will increase your chances of winning...enjoy! 

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Stamps:  Sweet Treats (Verve)
Paper: Black, White(SU), Bazzil, Hollywood Vogue Designer Paper(Websters Pages), Parisian Anthology Designer Paper(PinkPaislee)
Ink: Tuxedo Black(Memento), So Safron(SU), Black Soot Distress Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Classy Label Die and Embossed Oval Die (Verve), Nestie Label Five, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Janome, Crinkle Ribbon, Prima Lace, Scrap Cardboard, Glass Glitter, Crystal Affects, PinkPaislee Parisian Anthology Tickets, SU Heart Punch, Zip Dry, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday Sketch-Love of Music

Hello Verve fans, I am sharing today's mojo sketch and I was able to through in a tiny little peek of whats to come this Friday at the Verve release.  This is contest week at the Mojo Blog, so be sure to play along, you could win Verve stamps!  I started with a sheet of designer paper from My Mind's Eye Love Nest.  I layered it with gorgeous yummy Prima lace, this lace is luscious.  I added zig zag stitching to the pink polka dotted piece and then folded a piece of sheet music(luv using sheet music) to make an accordion flower.  I then topped it with a glittered heart from Melissa Frances, I have these in my stash.  I then stamped the quote onto a ticket shape.  I adore this shape, I bought these on my shopping trip with the girlz....hehehehe.  They are by Lifestyle Cutting Dies and there are lots of different sized tickets and also a strip ticket die in the same package.....this is my favorite die at the moment!  I added a little sponging and it is complete.  Don't forget to stop back by each day this week for a peek at the new Verve stamps....I have lots to share.....enjoy!         
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Stamps:   Smallest of Things Plain Jane(Verve)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla(SU), Love's Nest Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye), Je t'Adore Designer Paper(Making Memories), and Sheet Music
Ink: Early Espresso(SU) and Pumice Stone Distress Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Lifestyles Ticket Die, Prima Lace, Janome, Distressing Tool, EK Success Border Punch, Melissa Frances Glittered Heart, Zip Dry, and 3D Foam Squares

Color Q Again-Luv This Color Combo!

Hi peeps, I wanted to share a quick card with you before the end of the day.  I wanted to play along with today's FS204, sweet Marisa.  I chose her card here to case.  Changing the papers, stamps, and adding lace.  I need a sympathy card for a dear friend who lost her husband.  I really try to keep the individual in mind when making sympathy cards when I know who they are for.  I used the film strip from Tm Holtz, I was thinking this represents the many memories they had together.  I added the bird for peace and I had to add a red heart for love.  I also used the Color Q, CQC65; colors again.....this is a gorgeous combo.  This is a big release week for Verve, it is Friday.  We will start peeking on Tuesday, but if you check back tomorrow for my Mojo Monday creation, you might see a tiny little peek.  This is going to be an exciting week, even though I do go back to work on Tuesday after my loooooong break.  I am looking forward to next years break already.  Wishing you much happiness and peace in 2011....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Isaiah 61:3 Plain Jane(Verve) and Unknown
Paper:  Kraft, Old Olive, Very Vanilla(SU) and Designer Paper
Ink:  Going Grey and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories:  Tim Holtz Film Strip, Tim Holtyz Border Punch, Lace Trim, Janome, Distressing Tool, Bakers Twine, Button, Cardboard Bird, Gem, SU Heart Punch, Scor Tape, and 3D Foam Squares