Friday MashUP/FM4

SCS Hope Challenge- Brave Heart Card #2

I have created this for the SCS Hope Challenges, to help the MD Cancer Center in TX.  Today is my challenge, it is called "Brave Heart", my challenge to use is to use at least one heart on your creation. The patients and families who fight cancer have to be so brave, lets honor them by using a heart on your card. Thank you so much for supporting MD Anderson Cancer Center!  There is also an added challenge that is NOT eligible for prizes, be sure to go here to find out the details.  I have created a card for the second part of my challenge, to see it go here.  I have used the Sizzix primitive hearts die for this card, I just luv the shape of these hearts.  I have added a flower mixture; I made a rolled fabric flower, added a Prima, pearls and bling to the tiny bouquet.  I used greens, my favorite color and a pop of black....you can never go wrong with a pop of black, wouldn't you agree?  I hope you will join us over at SCS for the HOPE Challenges, there are prizes to be won too!  I want to leave you with this quote on hope...enjoy!           
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
Dale Carnegie
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Stamps:  Light Tomorrow Plain Jane (Verve)
Paper:  Cream, Newsprint Designer Paper(SU), and Unknown Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)  
Ink:  Bermuda Bay(SU)
Accessories:  Sizzix Primitive heart Die, Doily, Prima Flower, Fabric, SU Square Punch, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Paper Sundaes:  favorite color combo/#90...anything with green, teal, celery, sage, olive....I luv greens! 
SCS Hope Challenge:  brave heart/HYCCT1112
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/SSC32

SCS Hope Challenge- Brave Heart

I have created this for the SCS Hope Challenges, to help the MD Cancer Center in TX.  Today is my challenge, it is called "Brave Heart", my challenge to use is to use at least one heart on your creation. The patients and families who fight cancer have to be so brave, lets honor them by using a heart on your card. Thank you so much for supporting MD Anderson Cancer Center!  There is also an added challenge that is NOT eligible for prizes, be sure to go here to find out the details.  I have used the jotted heart die from Verve, these dies are awesome!  They come with a clear plastic piece that is the same shape as the die for lining your image and die up perfectly...luv that!  I have used some of the new MME papers for my card today....luv them too..lol.  I hope you will join us in the fun at SCS....have a great day...enjoy!    
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Stamps:  Words Of Wisdom(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU) and Lost & Found Two Rosy Designer paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Jotted heart Die A Cut Above by Verve, Crinkled Ribbon, SU Crystal Effects, Glass Glitter, Button, Pinking Shears, Prima Lace, Janome, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Starbucks Cardboard Huggie, and 3D Foam Squares
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Clean & Simple:  sketch/FTL161
One Stop Crafts:  anything goes/#152
Pile It On:  just because/#41
SCS Hope Challenge:  brave heart/HYCCT1112

Mojo Monday Sketch-Best Wishes

Good morning, it is time for this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch...I have made a mojo tag...teehehe.  I luv making tags and think they really add to a gift bag or box.  I made the glittered star, added a rosette medallion and a fabric flower, with a gemstone center.  I have used an array of the papers from the Lost & Found My Mind's Eye Deisgner Pack  Honey Cake.  I used bakers twin, crinkled ribbon, and lace trim to complete my tag.  Lots going on here on my blog, be sure to check back later in the week and go back a couple of posts to catch all the latest.  SCS is having a challenge every day this month, to help the MD Cancer Center.  You can join the fun here.  Make the most of your Monday, find a way to make someones day...you will make your won in return!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Love Story(Verve)
Paper:  Lost & Found Honey Cake Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  SU Star Die, Tim Holtz Medallion Die, Nesties Postage Stamp Dies, SU Square Punch, Crinkled Ribbon, Lace Trim, Bakers Twine, Fabric, Gemstone, SU Crystal Effects, Glass Glitter, and 3D Foam Squares
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Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO210
Fab & Funky:  die cuts/punches...SU star die, Tim Holtz medallion, nesteis postage stamp dies/#93
Secret Crafter:  anything that sparkles/#155

Get Your Diva On-Home Made Embellishment

Hi friends, I am sharing a card I made for diva Andrea's Get Your Diva On challenge; to make a home made embellishment for your creation.  I have made a burlap flower and added glass glittered....I know, shabby and shine...I luv the two together....lol.  I am not real happy with my flower, I have been feeling like I am in a slump as far as my creating.  I think I need to practice a little more, what you think?  I used my VLV sketch and tweaked it a bit....I really liked my sketch this time...lol.  If you have not joined us in playing along with these Verve challenges, it is sooooo worth it.  You could win $100 worth of Verve stamps.  I have played along with a couple of other challenges, the links are below.  It is Monday and that means it is back to work and Mojo Monday....woohoo!  I hope your Monday is the start of something grand...enjoy!
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Helen Keller .
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Stamps:  Amazing Wishes(Verve)
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Unknown Deisgner Paper
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler(SU)
Accessories:  Elegant Leaves A Cut Above Die by Verve, Burlap, Glass Glitter, Gemstone, Nesties Postage Stamp Die, Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares
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CFS Challenge:  seeing red/#57
Get Your Diva On:  home made embellishment 
Ribbon Carousel:  anything goes/RCC23
Viva la Verve:  sketch/VLVOCT2011

Bloom & Grow

Hello peeps, I am sharing another card for the SCS Hope Challenges, I hope you can join us for the month long fun.  SCS is giving away lots of prizes and we can also give back by sending our cards to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas..it is a win, win!  I have combined a sketch challenge and a color challenge for this one, the links are below.  I have also played along with the fine ladies from Frosted Designs, they have a fun recipe challenge.  We have had a gorgeous day today, I hope you have too.  I want to share a quote from Oswald Chambers, if you have not heard of him, check out his book...My Utmost For His Highest.  If you have an iPad, you can get a sample to check it out, it is really worth buying.....enjoy! 
It is the unseen and the spiritual in people that determines the outward and the actual.
Oswald Chambers
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Stamps:  Bloom and Grow(Verve)
Paper:  Early Espresso(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Prima Lace, Bloomers, Button, Burlap String, MFT Die, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares 
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Frosted Designs:  recipe....yellow, ribbon/lace, flower, button
SCS Hope Challenge: sketch/HYCCT1105
SCS Hope Challenge:  colors/HYCCT1107
Stampin For The Weekend: colors of autumn/#18

Waltzingmouse Sketch-Thinking Of You

Good morning, I have created this for today's Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge, I altered the placement of the circle....luv this great sketch!  I have used the WM set called Blessed By You.  My card is rather CAS styled for me, but I adore this tree so I did not want to have a lot of extras.  I added a little cardboard crimped border to the bottom of the tree and a butterfly to the button.  Head over to the Waltzingmouse Sketch Blog and check out the rest of the DT creations, these gals are amazing!  
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Stamps:  Blessed By You(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye) 
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Button, SU Butterfly Embosslits, Burlap String, SU Square Punch, Gemstones, Cardboard, Crimper, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Inspire Me Friday's:  anything goes/#27
Waltzingmouse: sketch/WMSC68

SCS Hope Challenge-October 8, 2011

I am so very excited to be sharing today's card for several reasons....the first is that my good friend Wanda Cullen is now a DT member for The Color Throwdown....woohoo girl, congrats!  Also, today is Wanda's challenge from SCS Hope Challenges, to use a hanging element.  Be sure to head over to SCS and play along with the Hope Challenges.  Together we can help the MD Anderson Cancer Center of Texas.  Be sure to go here to get all the details!  There also prizes to be won, the challenges are going on all month!  Join in the fun and help others at the same time...enjoy and thanks so much for helping!
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Stamps:  Small Phrases(Verve)
Paper:  Fine Linen(PTI) and Six by Six Paris and Co. Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Charming Oval Dies by Verve, Lace Trim, Crinkled Ribbon, Janome, Distressing Tool, Button, and 3D Foam Squares
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Color Throwdown:  colors/CTD162

Monday Lunchtime Challenge: sketch/TSSC194
SCS Hope Challenge:  to use a hanging element/HYCCT1108

Operation Julie's Smile Blog Hop

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Good morning, I am so glad you have joined us for this amazing blog hop; Operation Julie's Smile.  If you came here from  Alicia Thelin's  blog, then you are in the right spot.  If not, you may want to start from the beginning at the Sweet Stamp Shop's blog and get all the details.  You have all weekend to hop with us and win some amazing prize! Julie is in need of some major dental work, so we are all pulling together to help, you can donate using the Donate button here......

Next on the hop is Debby Hughes...
be sure to leave a comment here for your chance to win at the array of prizes worth over $2500...WOW!  If you can make a donation it is greatly appreciated, no amount is to small....together we can give Julie a new smile!
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Stamps: 1Peter 5:7 (Verve)
Paper:  Black(SU) and My Mind's Eye
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Memento)
Accessories:  Fringe Flower Die by Lil' Inker, Ric Rac Ribbon, Pearl, Lace Trim, Chipboard, Acrylic Paint, Tim Holtz Stain, Distressing Tool, Scor Tape, and 3D Foam Squares
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Color Q: colors/CQC105
Paper Players:  music/PP66....I am inspired by worship music...luv Third Day and Jeremy Camp
Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#31

Viva la Verve- Embrace Life

I am sharing this weeks Viva la Verve, I have chosen a circle inside of a square styled sketch..I am very happy with the outcome.  I have used black and cream...a gorgeous color combo!  I make my square cards 4 1/4 x 4 1/4, I do this so that I can still cut a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 down the middle, less waste.  I like this size much better than the bigger size too.  I am also very excited to share that Julee has upped the prize if you win the VLV for the month, you now get $100 worth of FREE Verve, that is definitely worth playing for, don't ya think?  To load your card and get all the details head over to the Verve forum on SCS.  Be sure to check back from time to time this weekend I have several other posts to share.  I hope you are planning a fun fall weekend....enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Dream Big(Verve)
Paper:  Black and Very Vanilla(SU), Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Jotted Heart Die by Verve, Lace Trim, Button, Burlap String, Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares
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CCEE: circle and favorite colors/CCEE1140
Viva la Verve:  sketch/VLVOCT2011

Happy Fall

Happy Fall friends, it has been sooooo gorgeous here in Virginia, perfect fall weather....70's during the day and 40's and 50's at night.  There are so many fall challenges going on I decided to combine the ones that rae current.  Even though fall is my favorite season, I really do not send that many fall cards.  I have used a fall sentiment from the new Lil' Inker set Acorn Sentiments.....check out the new store web site Laura has put together!  If you have not seen the designs by Lil' Inker, be sure to head over and do a little shopping....Laura is turning out so precious designs!  I will have lots to share in the next couple of days, so be sure to head back and get in on all the fun.....I will be participating in a very special blog hop on Friday, you don't want to miss the array of talent.  I am very inspired by this quote, I hope you are too....enjoy!  

The purpose of life is not to be happy - but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all.  ~Leo Rosten
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Stamps:  Acorn Sentiments(Lil' Inker)
Paper:  Early Espresso(SU) and Six by Six All Spice Designer Paper(My Minds' Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Burlap. Crinkled Ribbon, Burlap String, Gemstones, SU Square Punch, Buttons, Distressing Tool, Scor Tape, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, and 3D Foam Squares
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Card Patterns:  sketch/#135
Friday MashUP: fall theme/FM26
Ribbon Reel:  orange, neutrals, and flowers....my dp has flowers
Shabby Tea Room:  fall theme/#82

Mojo Monday Sketch & Verve Inspiration Blog Hop

Good morning, it is time for this weeks Mojo Sketch and today we have several surprises.....it is contest week, so be sure to get your mojo sketch loaded to the Mojo Blog!  It is also a Verve Inspiration Hop, so be sure to visit each diva listed below and leave a little luv for another chance at winning Verve Stamps......how col is that, two chances to win this week!  I made my card a taller version of the sketch and extended the ribbon to the length of the card.  I am keeping it short and sweet so you can get to creating, hoping and commenting....have fun and enjoy!

Welcome to the October Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations and Release teams are here to start your month off right with a little Verve inspiration! Take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs below and leave a little comment love for their Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!

1. Julee 9. Charmaine 2. Betty 10. Sankari 3. Dawn 11. Teresa 4. Jen d. 12. Andrea 5. Lynda 13. Tosh 6. Shannan 14. Maureen 7. Sony 15. Amy 8. Susan 16. Laurie 17. Jen T.

We've hidden a little mystery prize on one of today's hop spots, so be sure to leave a little comment love as you hop around for a chance to win!

Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, October 10
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we're doing our part to raise awareness. We've got a special Think Pink SALE, with all in-stock stamps and dies 20% off October 1 - 16. And to sweeten the deal, Verve will donate 10% of proceeds from this sale to the Susan G Komen For the Cure foundation. A little something for you... a little something for the cure! And last but not least, a new month brings a new Stamp of the Month... At 40% off during the month of October, Harvest Blessings is one splendid deal!

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC676-A Gift For You

Good morning Waltzingmouse Sketch fans, I am so happy it is October......fall is my favorite season.  I look forward to the cool weather, the changing leaves, the foods, and the warm sweaters......aaahhhhh.  I have made a Christmas tag for you today, using the Waltzingmouse Sketch, I hope you will join us and play along.  I used the new Waltzingmouse stamp set for my tag, the trees are from the new set A Cottage Christmas and the square part of the tag is from an the set A Very Vintage Christmas.  I adore the trees, I have added snow glitter...luv!  I added a sentiment, a piece of lace, stitching, and a button.  Be sure to head over to the Waltzingmouse Sketch Blog and check out the DT creations, these ladies are amazing, it is an honor to be able to create along side of them...hope your weekend is amazing...enjoy!
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Stamps:  A Cottage Christmas and Very Vintage Christmas(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and Unknown Designer Paper
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressed Ink)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Circle Nesties, SU Crinkled Ribbon, Button, Burlap String, SU Circle Punches, Martha Stewart Snow Glitter, SU Crystal Effects, Lacie Trim, Janome, and 3D Foam Squares
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Inspire Me Fridays:  anything goes/#26
Waltzingmouse: sketch/WMSC67

Happy 86 Birthday

Hello friends, I am sharing a card I designed for a 86th birthday card request.  The gal specifically wanted "86" on it; I am very happy with the finished card, I sure hope she is as excited.  I have joined Chupa in the Sketchbook Saturday sketch, I flipped my to be taller A2 card...I am hooked on this style of card..lol.  I have used corrugated numbers, My Mind's Eye designer paper, lace, ribbon, and stitching.  Keeping it short tonight, I am getting tired and starting to fade.....the weekend is only three days away....woohoo!  I will have a couple of other posts this week so be sure to check back....make the most of your day and enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Verve
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU), Fine Linen(PTI), and Paris & Co. Six by Six Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Pool Party and River Rock(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders nesties, Janome, Crinkled Ribbon, Lace Trim, SU Square Punch, Corrugated Numbers, Gemstones, Button, Burlap String, and 3D Foam Squares
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Inspire Me Fridays:  anything goes/#25
OCCC:  numbers
Ribbon Reel:  inspiration photo, lace, and birthday/#11
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/#30

Mojo Monday Sketch-Blessings

 

Good morning, we are back into the swing of things with mojo Monday's, I am thrilled...I hope you are too!  This week it is circle or sqaure, I went with the fun circle card.....I do luv them both, but the circle cards are sooooo adorable when finished.  I use the largest Spellbinders scalloped circle for the base, they fit perfectly into a 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 square envelope.  Here are my instructions for making a circle card, I have given the instructions for a full circle using adhesive and for the circle card not using adhesive....I prefer the full circle with adhesive.  I have went with a fall theme, it has been warmer this week not as much like fall as several days ago....I am waiting for the gorgeous changes fall brings!  I have used the colors from CR84FN challenge.  The sentiment is from the Verve set Hello Pumpkin and the tiny leaves are from the Lil' Inker Acorn Die.  All of the Autumn Verve Stamps are on sale, check it out!  Also, be sure to check out the NEW Lil' Inker Store front and a sale that Laura is offering!  I hope your week is starting out great...here is a little something to ponder today..... enjoy!
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.--Thomas Jefferson.
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Stamps:  Hello Pumpkin(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Scalloped Circle and Circle Nesties, Spellbinders Pumpkin Nesties, Lil' Inker Acorn Die(leaves), SU Square Punch, Bakers Twine, Lace Trim, Button, Burlap String, Maya Roads, Corrugated Scalloped Circle, Embossing Folder, Pinking Shears, Sponging, and 3D Foam Squares 
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CR84FN:  colors/CR84FN39
Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO208 
Paper Sundaes:  anything goes/#88

Waltzingmouse Sketch/WMSC66-Hugs

It is the weekend girls, I hope yours is filled with great plans.......I am super busy.  I am sharing today's Waltzingmouse sketch, I made mine an A2 card and added the circle sketch to the center.  I used the scroll from the set Very Vintage Labels No.18  I adore the look of it just on one side, I added designer paper and stitching to the other part.  I used a doily behind the circle and distressing....I also added sponging.  The sentiment tag is a sentiment from the Say It Loud set, the tag was stamped, sponged and then curled to give more depth.  I finished my card with a crinkled ribbon bow and the Melissa Frances glittered flower.  I added the pink button for a little contrast.  Be sure to head over to the Waltzingmouse blog and check out the mischief makers designs, these girls are amazing....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Say It Loud and Very Vintage Labels No.18(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Cream(PTI) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Circle Nesties, SU Square Punch, Crinkled Ribbon, Melissa Frances Glittered Flower, Doily, Janome, Distressing Tool, Sponging, Button, and 3D Foam Squares
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Color Throwdown:  colors/#160
Shabby Tea Room:  photo inspiration/#80
Waltzingmouse:  sketch/WMSC66