Simon Says Stamp-Spots and Dots/I Miss You

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Happy Wednesday and welcome to this weeks Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.....this is a super special Wednesday, we have three new gals joining us this week. Be sure to check them out; Caryn, Jenn, and Virginia! Welcome ladies, I am so happy you are here!

This weeks challenge is Spots and Dots, luv polka dots, such fun! The DT will be show casing products from Paper Smooches!

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

I had such fun with this weeks card, I used an Sixxiz embossing folder and the covered the polka dots with stickles....luv, anything that glitters get me every time...*grin* I have used the awesome Paper Smooches set Flirty Frames and the matching die called Duo Die 1, so fun...luv the sweet frame! I have added a few buttons with hemp twine to complete my card. I am super stoked about this weeks challenge and cannot wait to see what you do with Spots & Dots...sparkle & shine!

Deconstructed Sketch: sketch/DS159

Simon Says Stamp: spots & dots

Sister Act: anything goes

Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes/#141

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Mojo Monday/MOJO354

Hi and welcome to my blog post for Monday, you know what that means....yep, the Mojo Monday Sketch. I have also played along with a new CAS challenge Tag You it. This week we are to find inspiration in Virginia's tag, I was inspired by the colors and by the polka dotted background. I have also used the new sentiment from the Verve set Happy Place. I adore the flowers in this set, they sure do make me happy...just elegant and gorgeous! Hope you play along with us at Mojo Monday....sparkle & shine!

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO354
Tag Your It: inspiration from Virginia's tag

hi/hello

I was inspired by the unique colors from Poppy Sketch, I like'em, but was also intimidated by them...lol. I also played along with SCS Mixed-Ability challenge to finger paint, I used my finger to mix the splotches and also to mix the embossing paint with the paint colors. I really fun card, if you have not tried any of the SCS Mix-Ability challenge, I encourage you to do so. I am knew too, but I am having such fun!

Poppy Sketch: sketch and colors/PS8

SCS Mixed-Ability: MIX76/finger paint

Birthday Wishes

Today's SCS IC449, is amazing; we are to find inspiration from the Perfect Palette! If you are on Pinterest, you have seen this gals inspiration, full of color, texture, and design...total luv! I have used the awesome butterfly die from Lil' Inker and the Simon Says Stamp Flower Die for the centers, so cute! I have also used the Paper Artsy acrylic paint, luv this stuff! I hope you are inspired...sparkle & shine!

SCS Challenge: IC449/picture below
Sketchbook Saturday: sketch

Verve Release Day Hop

 Welcome to our July 2014 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! The Divas will be spotlighting 3 new sets, a plain jane and a coordinating die set over the next few days, so keep your eyes peeled for some fresh Verve inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 7/11.

                           

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals, an introduction of our 2 lovely guest divas, and all the prize info and deadlines!

Today's Prize: The ENTIRE release!

1. Julee 9. Charmaine 2. Stacey 10. Jen 3. Maureen 11. Sheri {Guest} 4. Chaitali 12. Laurie 5. Marisa 13. Andrea 6. Teresa 14. Amber 7. Kay {Guest} 15. Christyne 8. Janelle

Verve Spotlight HopJuly 2014-Day 3

Welcome to our July 2014 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! The Divas will be spotlighting 3 new sets, a plain jane and a coordinating die set over the next few days, so keep your eyes peeled for some fresh Verve inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 7/11.

                           

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals, an introduction of our 2 lovely guest divas, and all the prize info and deadlines!

Today's Prize: Happy Place (illustrated by Julee Tilman), Happy Doodles Die Set, 2 Corinthians 12:9

1. Julee 9. Charmaine 2. Stacey 10. Jen 3. Maureen 11. Sheri {Guest} 4. Chaitali 12. Laurie 5. Marisa 13. Andrea 6. Teresa 14. Amber 7. Kay {Guest} 15. Christyne 8. Janelle

Stamps: Happy Place(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Grey Card Stock and KasierCraft Designer Paper
Ink: Archival Jet Blank(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Happy Doodle Die Set, Doily, Scissors, Hemp Twine, Distressing Tool, Gemstones, Washi Tape, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots 

Simon Says Stamp-Let'e Be Clear/Sending Hugs

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Welcome to Wednesday and the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge..yes, I luv Wednesdays, we always bring you a new and fun challenge, so let's be clear and get started....teeehehehe.

This weeks challenge is Let's Be Clear, the DT is using products from Clearly Besotted....total luv!

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

Hi peeps, I adore the stamps from Clearly Besotted and have used the sweet flower set called You Are Clear; so cute! The flowers make an adorable bouquet all nestled behind the sentiment. I have used clear gemstones for the center of my flowers. The banner is the Simon Says Stamp Folded Banner Die, I luv this! A super easy CAS card using Clearly Besotted Stamps and Dies! I can't wait to see what you create.....sparkle & shine!

CAS(E) this Sketch: sketch/CTS83
Fan-tasticTuesday: anything goes/#43
Inspired By Stamping: colors/IBSIC83
Just Keep On Creating: anything goes
Pile It On: flowers/#27
Virginia's View: die cuts/#2

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Verve Spotlight Hop July 2014-Day 2

Welcome to our July 2014 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! The Divas will be spotlighting 3 new sets, a plain jane and a coordinating die set over the next few days, so keep your eyes peeled for some fresh Verve inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 7/11.

                           

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals, an introduction of our 2 lovely guest divas, and all the prize info and deadlines!

Today's Prize: Peaceful Medallions (illustrated by Chaitali Narla)

1. Julee 9. Charmaine 2. Stacey 10. Jen 3. Maureen 11. Sheri {Guest} 4. Chaitali 12. Laurie 5. Marisa 13. Andrea 6. Teresa 14. Amber 7. Kay {Guest} 15. Christyne 8. Janelle

Stamps: Peaceful Medallions(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Chocolate and White Card Stock
Ink: Archival Cornflower Blue, Potting Soil(Ranger) and Mister Hueys Calico White Spritz
Accessories: A Cut Above Sprightley Sprigs Die by verve, Spellbinders Circle Nesties, Embossing Folder, Scissors, Gemstones, 3D Foam Dots, and Glue Dots 

Verve Spotlight Hop July 2014-Day 1

Welcome to our July 2014 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! The Divas will be spotlighting 3 new sets, a plain jane and a coordinating die set over the next few days, so keep your eyes peeled for some fresh Verve inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 7/11.

                     

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals, an introduction of our 2 lovely guest divas, and all the prize info and deadlines!

Today's Prize: Moments Remembered (illustrated by Chaitali Narla)

1. Julee 8. Janelle 2. Stacey 9. Charmaine 3. Maureen 10. Jen 4. Chaitali 11. Sheri {Guest} 5. Marisa 12. Andrea 6. Teresa 13. Amber 7. Kay {Guest} 14. Christyne

Stamps: Moments Remembered(Verve Stamps)
Paper: White Card Stock, Glimmer Paper(SU), and Elegant Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger), Tropicana Teal Color Shine(Heidi Swapp), and Watercolor Crayon(SU)
Accessories: Doily, Scissors, Distressing Tool, Black Hemp Twine, Distressing Tool, Button, Gemstones, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Dots, and Glue Dots 

Mojo Monday/MOJO353-Grace

Happy Monday, it is time for another Mojo Monday sketch and I have a sweet sneak peek to share! Verve is releasing new stamps on Friday and this is a peek at the new Plain Jane, this is one of my favorite verses! I have used a sweet paper pad from KaiserCraft called Storyteller, it reminds me of old wallpaper. I added a sweet crocheted flower to add to the vintage look. Be sure to check back each day this week, we start the official peeks tomorrow...sparkle & shine!

Stamps: Corinthians 12:9 Plain Jane(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Kraft Card Stock, Storyteller Designer Paper(KaiserCraft)
Ink: Archival Potting Soil(Ranger)
Accessories: Doily, Crocheted Flower, Button, Hemp Twine, Washi Tape, Distressing Tool, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Dots, and Glue Dots 

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO353

Thinking of You

I had to play with today's SCS Featured Stamper challenge, it is Nancy...luv how she uses color! I was inspired by her card here and I used the Freshly Made Sketch...luv this weeks sketch! I have used Avery Elle sentiment, along with lots of fun goodies from Simon Says Stamp, check'em out. I have used a Heidi Swapp textured tag, I luv these; I then covered it with Tim Holtz distressed paint, so the pattern shows through...so fun! I hope you are inspired....sparkle & shine!

Freshly Made Sketches: sketch/FM143

SCS Challenge: FS387/case Nancy

Thinking of You

Playing along with Seize The Sketch, was wanting to use the super fun Simon Says Stamp Card Kit. I needed to make a few masculine cards, they do not come easy for this girly girl....teehehehe. I am playing along with this months OPTIONAL masculine challenge for SCS Cards For A Cause, have you heard of it? We send our unused cards to different organizations, so they can send them to those who are in need of a pick me up!

Seize The Sketch: sketch/STS23
SCS Cards For A Cause: OPTIONAL masculine 

Simon Says Stamp-Shake It/Happy Mail

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Welcome to Wednesday and the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.....I luv Wednesdays....teeehehehe.

This weeks challenge is Shake It use a confetti packet/shaker on your card!

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

Hi friends, shake it is this weeks challenge at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge! I used a sweet bag filled with sequins and wooden stars, then stapled it closed with a few pink stars. Here is a fabulous tutorial if you want to make a traditional shaker card, you gotta watch the entire video...it is soooooo worth it...made me happy and made me smile! I luv the sentiment I used for a shaker packet, perfect...shaking the sequins around is enough to make you happy! Be sure to check out the entire Simon Says Stamp DT's cards, these gals are so very talented....sparkle & shine!

613 Avenue Create: anything goes
Crafting From the Heart: anything goes
Retro Sketches: sketch/#121

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