today is a good day to smile

I have used the super sweet simon says stamp set that is in the june card kit, called floral bliss....such a gorgeous flower stamp and the sweet add on flowers are adorable too! I have used a notebook die from paper smooches called notebook basic. I colored the sweet flowers and leaves with zig markers and then added a few hero arts clear gems...I am luvin this color combo..thanks color throwdown!

words with meaning - if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. 
                                                                                                                        ~ roald dahl

color throwdown: colors/ctd444

freshly made sketches: fms289

simon says stamp/furry friends - I dig you

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Hello and welcome to this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge we are challenging you to fury frineds cards. The design team is using products from paper smooches. Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I have used the sweet little doggie from the paper smooches called woofers and tweeters. I have colored him with zig clean color markers. I used a sweet daisy flower patterned paper and then added twine and the sentiment. A cute wooden heart adorns the sentiment. I have played along with the crazy 4 challenges sketch this week. Be sure to stop be the rest of the simon says stamp team and see what they created.

words with meaning - don't wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to enjoy your life.

crazy 4 challenges: sketch/c4c386
simon says stamp: fury friends

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mojo monday 498/hello

A quick card for this weeks mojo monday sketch, I will be glad to get a couple of days off to create more....hope to be off this weekend. I have used concord and 9th stamps and sentiment. A watercolored background with a couple of strips of designer paper, the stamped flowers, a few sequins, and some stickles. Be sure to check out the mojo makers creations this week too!

words with meaning - a thankful attitude releases so much joy in your life. wherever you go, give thanks to God! 

                                                        Julee Tilman

 Justin Krieger 

Lori Tecler 

Marisa Ritzen  

Sarah Bigelow

Teresa Kline:ME

        Wanda Cullen    

color throwdown - colors/ctd443

mojo monday - sketch/mojo498

sunday stamps - hey hi, hello there

a super quick card for me today, still working everyday..so looking forward to a few days off next weekend! I watercolored splashed the background, stamped the adorable butterfly from the stamp market and added the sentiment....also from the stamp markets new release.  A few clear droplets and sequins for a little shine complete my card. Hope you have a great day! 

words with meaning - the amazing thing about God is that even a "no" has goodness written all over it.

just add ink: sketch/jai360

sunday stamps: colors/ssc151

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater

Heidi Baks

Leena Girsa

Lisa Johasen

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline:ME

simon says stamp/make it sparkle-happy birthday

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Hello and welcome to this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge, we are challenging you to a little sparkle/shine/glimmer. We are using products from our very own simon says stamp...whoop, whoop! Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I have made a cute CAS card for this weeks challenge using a heart die from simon says stamp. I have used a crafter companion clear sparkle pen to go over the heart. I also used clear simon says stamp sequins. I have played along with the fusion challenge, using the sketch and photo for my card I cannot wait to see what you create!

words with meaning - grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame. 

fusion: inspiration/sketch
simon says stamp: sparkle

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mojo monday/mojo497-by grace

a fun sketch this week at the mojo monday blog, I have used the scripture from the new verve release.  a super simple card from me this week, been working non stop and do not see a day off until memorial day weekend. hope you have fun with this weeks sketch and be sure to stop by the mojo makers blogs to see what they created!

words with meaning - a good deed brightens a dark world.

                                                       Julee Tilman

 Justin Krieger 

Lori Tecler 

Marisa Ritzen  

Sarah Bigelow

Teresa Kline:ME

        Wanda Cullen      

mojo monday: sketch/mojo497

simon says stamp/going dotty- good times for, like, forever.

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Hello and welcome to this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge we are challenging you to going dotty. The design team is using products from stamping bella. Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I have used the adorable stamp called uptown girl britanny the birthday girl, such a fun set. I have colored her dress several colors and her hair red *grin*. I have used a itty bitty altenew polka dot stamp set to stamp the fun background! I added a couple of tilted layer panels for a fun contrast. A super cute quick card for this weeks challenge...I can't wait to see what you create!

words with meaning - you can't be bitter and expect your life to be sweet.

word art wednesday: anything uplifting goes

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verve stamps may new release hop

I could not be happier about this sweet little verve stamp set and die that julee has created. You can see another card peek here. I have played along with the fusion challenge, a perfect set for the inspiration, link below. I have watercolored the background using lots of rainbow colors and then I heat embossed the butterflies in black for an extra pop and added a clear gem. This is also a 4bar sized card, the instructions for making it are as follows.....Cut a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 card stock to 3 1/2 x 9 3/4 and then score on the long side at 4 7/8...I like the way this size stands for a darlin flip up card. You should have come to me from the amazing marisa's blog. The next stop on the hop is the verve store to treat yourself to this stamp and die set and perhaps a few other goodies...happy shopping! 

fusion - inspiration/musical butterfly

for this card, I wanted it to be more fun and whimsical. I adore this sentiment "amazing grace, how sweet the sound"..all that sweetness called for polka dots and gold and aqua stars! I hope you find this stamp set and die something you can't live without! The hop list and more links are below.

Welcome to Verve's May New Release Spotlight Hop! There's something new in the Verve shop today, and we're celebrating with a blog hop. Along the hop you'll see the Divas' first looks at the new Butterfly Grace stamp set and Graceful Butterflies die set. We're also hosting a little giveaway,so why not join in the fun and hop along with us? Just leave a little shout out in the comments at each stop and you'll be in the prize drawing for the new products. Check out the Verve Blog today for a little more about the new goodies and all the prize info and deadlines.

Julee Charmaine Christyne Laurie Maureen Marisa Teresa

mojo monday/mojo496 - grace is suffecient

good morning friends, it is time for this weeks mojo monday sketch and I am sharing a little sneak peek....shhhhh, of a new verve stamp and die set that is releasing this tuesday, may 9. I simply adore this cute set and I know you will too. I have made a fun little watercolor splash background and then stamped the sentiment using my misti to get a super black coverage. The butterfly is stamped and then I covered her with stickles for a little shimmer. Some twine, and clear droplets complete my card. Be sure to stop by the rest of the teams blogs to see what they have created with this weeks sketch!

                                                       Julee Tilman

 Justin Krieger 

Lori Tecler 

Marisa Ritzen  

Sarah Bigelow

Teresa Kline:ME

            Wanda Cullen          

words with meaning - you will never have this day again, so make it count! 

mojo monday: sketch/mojo496

happy hello

a quick card using the adorable sketch from match this sketch...I luv it! I have paired it with reverse confetti stamps and dies. the happy die cut is pretty panel from reverse confetti and the flowers of course are my favorite blooms n' buds....so sweet and versatile! I created a watercolor splash background and then added my other elements. I have also put a little diamond stickles in the happy sentiment cut out...it is hard to see but super cute IRL. The clear droplets are pretty pink posh. I have used altenew inks, luvin the bright green, bamboo crisp. I finally had a weekend off and it has been cold and dreary so I brought the sunshine in by doing lots of creating! 

words with meaning - a beautiful heart can bring things into your life that all the money in the world couldn't obtain.

match this sketch: sketch/#175

hello. how are you?

Luvin the stamp market stamps....eeecckkk! The cute flower is the bloom with hope stamp and die set. I have used the sketch from as you see it with an added titled panel and flipped. The stamps from the stamp market make it so easy to make a quick card that is sooo cute! A few ink splatters and clear sequins say.....hello. how are you? oh, and the stamp market has a new release and yes, I have already placed my mega order...*grin*...check it out here. I hope you have a day filled with sunshine!

words with meaning - being happy is a very personal thing and it really has nothing to do with anyone else.

as you see it - sketch/aysi149

cas on sunday: use sequins or glitter/#107

sunday stamp make this moment count

good morning friends, this weeks sunday stamp sketch was created by me....I hope you like it and have fun! I have pulled together some more scraps to bring this card together...I am working way to much! The background is down with a watercolor smashing and then sponged with a lilac on the exposed white areas. The little flower and leaf is from reverse confetti, bloom n' buds....luv these flowers! I hope you have a wonderful day!

words with meaning - prayers should be the key in the morning and the lock at night.

color throwdown: colors/ctd441
sunday stamps: sketch/ssc152

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater

Heidi Baks

Leena Girsa

Lisa Johasen

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline:ME

simon says stamp/hint of pink-you make me smile

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Hello and welcome to this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge, we are challenging you to a hint of pink. The design team is using products from hero arts. Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I lv this blue/purple with a hint of pink...I have used a tweed hero arts stencil on the tag with hero arts ombre ink. I stamped the sentiment from a hero arts love set using ranger ink. I then added the you die cut and flower/leaves that were in my scrap pile. I luv digging around in my little scraps to find the perfect summin summin to add to my cards! Some twine and sequins pull it all together. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week and I can't wait to see what you create! 

words with meaning - some days I amaze myself. Other days I put my keys in the fridge.

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mojo monday/mojo495-hello

I had to pull together a quick card for this week, been working a lot. All of the elements to this card were in my little scrap box, luv using them up! I picked a color combo and went with pulling things out of the little box. I added some twine, enamel dots, and a few hand drawn circle to the hello die cut....a lot of fun with not a lot of work! Be sure to check out the mojo makers blogs to see how they used this weeks sketch!

                                                       Julee Tilman

Justin Krieger 

Lori Tecler 

Marisa Ritzen  

Sarah Bigelow

Teresa Kline:ME

              Wanda Cullen                

words with meaning - we make mistakes, mistakes don't make us.

mojo monday: sketch/mojo495