Waltzingmouse A Good Egg Peeks

Good morning, it is time for the Waltzingmouse peeks, these stamps will be available on Friday, March 8.  I am luvin these new sets, so many possibilities, luv the chicks and eggs in this set; A Good Egg.  The blog list is below, be sure to stop by each DT members blog...you do not want to miss the peeks the DT has created...WOW!

Stamps: A Good Egg(Waltzingmouse)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and
Ink: Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Taken With Teal(SU)
Accessories: MFT Grass Die, SU Square Punch, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Stamps: A Good Egg(Waltzingmouse)
Paper: White Card Stock and 
Ink: Groovy Guava, Melon Mambo, Taken With Teal(SU) and Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle by Verve, Doily, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, Button, Burlap String, Scissors, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Anya Schrier

Becca Feeken

Belinda Chang Langner

Clare Buswell

Edna Morrisedie

Iwona Palamountain

Jean Martin

Jeanne Jachna

Jen Cuthbertson

Jennifer Holmes

Julia Aston

Karin Åkesdotter

Kelly Schirmer

Kim Duran

Laurie Schmidlin

Lynn Mercurio

Renee Lynch

Sandie Dunne

Sarah Martina Parker

Teresa Kline:ME

Tosha Leyendekker

Claire Brennan

Mojo Monday/MOJO283 Surely Goodness

Be sure to click here and comment, the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge has all sorts of wonderful prizes, Verve Stamps are the giveaway on my blog.
Good morning mojo fans, it is time for another mojo sketch and it is contest week; so you could win free Verve!  It is surely worth playing for...woohoo!  I wanted to use my new Bazzil chipboard...luv it, my circle is a large square...lol...a little liberty taken...*grin*.  I have used the new Verve set that was released just a week ago called Surely Goodness.  I adore the gorgeous flowers and there are matching dies Goodness Flower Die set, so cute!  I have also used the newly released Banner Bundle, luv these a lot!  I find myself reaching for them all the time, when I want a little extra summin summin.  I can't wait to see what you create with this weeks sketch, hope you have a fabulous day...enjoy!

Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.

                                                        ~ W. Clement Stone

Stamps: Surely Goodness(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Simply Spring Designer Paper(We R Memory Keepers)
Ink: Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle and Goodness Flowers Die Set by Verve,  Spring Fling Ribbon Collection by Verve, Bazzil Chipboard Frame, Twine, Glitter, Gemstones, Glue, Distressing Tool, Tim Holtz Paint, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK9
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO283

Abundant Blessings

Be sure to click here and comment, the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge has all sorts of wonderful prizes, Verve Stamps are the giveaway on my blog.

This is this weeks SCS CAS challenge, to use coral, celery, navy, and white....a really gorgeous color combo!  I have let the patterned papers do the work by using this fun sketch.  The designer papers are from my stash.  Be sure to head over to SCS and check out today's CAS210 and play along.  It will be a busy, busy week on my blog; Waltzingmosue is having a release this Friday and I am so excited to be able to be apart of my first WM release...woohoo!  Have a fabulous week...enjoy!

Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes/#98
SCS CAS Challenge: colors/CAS210

Thanks A Bunch

Be sure to click here and comment, the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge has all sorts of wonderful prizes, Verve Stamps are the giveaway on my blog.
I have created this for this months Cards For A Cause challenge, it is to use kraft   You can read more about that here.  This month we are sending cards to Forgotten4Paws and they are in need of thank you cards.  They would like cards with dogs and cats, but I do not use a lot of images.  Any thank you cards I am sure will be appreciated.  I have used a library card, added a sweet strip of designer paper, seam binding and the round sentiment.  These are Verve stamps, sets Borderline and Joyful Blooms.

Party Time Tuesday: anything goes/PTT109
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

200th Cupcake Inspiration Hop and Giveaway

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play along with the 200th Cupcake Inspiration Challenge..wow, that is a lot of cupcakes! If you are here from Susie's Blog, you are in the right place.  If not head over to the Cupcake Inspiration Blog to start the hop, the next stop on the hop is Tina's Blog...have fun! I am going to get right to the details, you have two ways of winning, in order to win the the grand prize package (over $200 value), you must make a card using a past cupcake as inspiration and link to the Cupcake Inspirations blog. You also have a chance to win a prize from each DT member on the blog hop. To win the Verve prize, just leave a comment and a way to contact you., the contest ends on Saturday March 9th at noon.  I will announce the winner on Sunday March 10 by noon EST.  The prizes to be won here are Cupcake Affair, Carpe Cupcake, Birthday Bash, and So Sweet Plain Jane....wow, that is surely worth a comment, don't ya think?  Julee is also giving the same stamps away for the grand prize, that is a lot of fabulous Verve!  Silly me forgot to use one of these sets for my card....it has been a super busty week. I went with a birthday theme and played along with Cardabilities, luv their sketches!  The cupcake I was inspired by, is pictured below. Have fun on the hop and have a great day...enjoy!

Anita

Chris

Christine

Debbie

Denise

Erica

Ida

Jennifer

Jill

Kristen

Michele

Michelle

Nina

Patricia

Rene

Sam

Susie

Teresa
Tina

Vanessa

Veronica

Zulma

Glitz Color Me Happy Hop

Hi friends, it is a time for a Color Me Happy Glitz Blog Hop...yeah!  The Color Me Happy is so fun and full of color, it does make ya happy.  I have used the papers, stickers, and the large gemstone.  I luv this sentiment, "try to be awesome always", that is really summin we should try to do.  Be sure to leave comments on all of the DT blogs, Glitz is giving away the Color Me Happy Collection..that is worth playing for, don't ya think?

Glitz Design - http://glitzitnow.com/blog/

Lea Lawson - http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/

Audrey Yeager - http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/

Camilla Ekman - http://camillaslillasida.blogspot.com/

Gerry Van Gent - http://www.gerryscrafts.blogspot.com/

Janna Werner - http://jannawerner.de/

Karola Witczak - http://www.karolakraftuje.blogspot.com/

Laurie Schmidlin - http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/

Lisa Andrews - http://lisaandrews.blogspot.com/

Mou Saha - http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/

Nicole Harper - http://seriouslybrains.blogspot.com/

Nicole Martel - http://nicolemartel.blogspot.com/

Noel Culbertson - http://paperpassionpixels.blogspot.com/

Rommel Okuma - http://risqueerabisque.wordpress.com/

Teresa Kline:ME - http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/

I have a hidden glassine bag under the main image, another little summin tucked away just for fun!

Supplies Used:

Glitz Designer Paper: Color Me Happy

Glitz What Nots: Love You Madly

Glitz Journaling Stickers: Color Me Happy

Glitz Title Stickers: Color Me Happy

Have a wonderful day, be sure to sprinkle it with a little Glitz!

Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz

I am sooo excited about today's post, I am sharing my first card as a Waltzingmouse DT member ..eeecckk!  I am thrilled to be joining this amazing team, thank you Claire!  Ok, we where to use our favorite Waltzingmouse Stamp set, ok let's just say; that is impossible...lol.  I am always up for a good challenge, but narrowing down Waltzingmouse to a favorite, I can't do it..lol. I adore all the background sets, they are a favorite of mine today, but I have lots of favorites!  I also like stamping so that there is a fade in the ink, that probably has a proper name; but I don't know what it is called.  I am luvin blue and black as of lately, so this card has a lot of my favorites...I luv the bling the banners, the sweet clip, and of course the distressing.  Be sure to stop by all the DT's blogs and leave them some luv...enjoy the waltz!

Kim Duran

Jean Martin

Karin Åkesdotter

Jen Cuthbertson

Iwona Palamountain

Teresa Kline:ME

Edna Morrisdie

Renee Lynch

Jeanne Jachna

Lynn Mercurio

Julia Aston

Tosha Leyendekker

Jennifer Holmes

Sandie Dunne

Becca Feeken

Kelly Schirmer

Laurie Schmidlin

Clare Buswell

Anya Schrier

Sarah Martina Parker

Belinda Chang Langner

Stamps: Heirloom Patterns and Teeny Trees(Waltzingmouse)

Paper: White Card Stock and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)

Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)

Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle Die Set by Verve, Seam Binding, Melissa Frances Gemstone, Tiny Gemstones, Tim Holtz Tiny Clips, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

365 Cards: friends/Day58

Lucy's Card Sketch: Day 2

Keep Shining

I have played along with the Deconstructed sketch, I have used the stamp set, Keep Shining by Verve. I have used the new paper collection from Teresa Collins called Stationary Noted.  A pretty basic card for me, I am super busy this week gearing up for the Waltzingmosue Release next week and working on SCS product reviews.  I am headed on a shopping trip tomorrow with my good friend Wanda....yeah, we always have the best time!  I need to keep it short, I have to write a couple of posts for tomorrow, be sure to stop back by and check them out.  I will be waltzing with the Waltzingmouse DT tomorrow, my first waltz as a DT member....I am thrilled!  Have a fabulous evening....enjoy!

Deconstructed Sketch: sketch/#90
Word Art Wednesday: anything encouraging/#69

Hello

I am sharing a CAS card I created to play along with Retro Sketches, this week you can pick your favorite sketch from the past.  I have lots of favorites, this is actually the last sketch and I did not have a chance to play so I used it as my starting point.  I have alos played along with a couple other challenges listed below.  I used the new papers and borders from Teresa Collins, I luv the new collections!  This one is called Memories I adore the patterns and colors in the paper pack.  The sweet butterfly and sentiment are from the Verve release.  I hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!

Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.

                                                     ~Arnold Schwarzenegger                                                     

CASology: circle/WK33..circle in the papers the butterfly, and the pearls

City Crafter: wings of an angel/#148

Retro Sketches: sketch/RS52

SCS Love Fest Challenges

These two cards, finish up the Love Fest Challenge for me from SCS...you still have time to complete them and play along.  I have used these fun sketches I found on at Lucy's Blog...I still need to play with two more to complete the four sketch challenge she has given.  I have kept both of my cards clean and simple. I am working hard in my studio this week creating for the Waltzingmoue Stamp release that is next week....woohoo!  You don't want to miss the new Waltzingmouse Release.  Have a wonderful day...enjoy!

Lucy's Card Sketch: Day 3
Lucy's Card Sketch: Day 1
SCS Love Fest: colors/LOVFEST2013H
SCS Love Fest : special/LOVEFEST2013G

Mojo Monday/MOJO282 You Make Everything Groovy

Hello Mojo fans, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday Blog.  I have went with the circle, surprised....no...lol...I usually always go with the sweet circle card. These are fun to make and even more fun to give away.  I have also played along with the Dynamic Duo color challenge, luv this combo and of course I added black.....sweet!  Be sure to stop by the Mojo Monday blog and check out the Mojo Makers creations.  Have a fabulous day...enjoy!

Dynamic Duo: teal colors/DD41
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO282

Shabby Tea Room/STR155 Birthday Wishes

Hello peeps, I am sharing my last card as the gust designer for Shabby Tea Room.  I have so enjoyed guesting for them, but I know I will continue to play with there fabulous challenges!  This last photo this month is my favorite, it is full of pink..*grin*.  I also spotted the tiny bit of green...swoooon...I adore green and use it every chance I get.  Pink, green, glitter, lace, and banners it just doesn't get any better than that.  I can't wait to see what you do with this weeks photo...have fun!

Stamps: Surely Goodness(Verve)

Paper: Cream Card Stock and Miscellaneous Designer Papers

Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)

Accessories: Sizzix Scalloped Heart Die, Sizzix Heart Die, SU Square Punch, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

SCS Love Fest: LOVEFEST2013K

Seize The Birthday:  feminine birthday/STB7

Shabby Tea Room: inspiration photo/STR155

OH Happy Day

I am sharing my creation for this weeks SCS CAS challenge, we are casing Ceal(simplybeautiful) today, here is the link to her card.  I have used the newly released Verve stamp sets, I luv this release; don't you?  This card uses Surely Goodness, Remember This, and A Cut Above Goodness Flower Die Set.  I have used the fabulous trio of colors for the bakers twine tied knot, this is a favorite color combo of mine. I hope your Monday is a great start to the week...enjoy!

Stamps: Remember This and Surely Goodness by(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Best Friends Designer Paper(Websters Pages)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger) and Cherry Cobbler(SU)
Accessories: A Cut Above Goodness Flowers Die Set, Bakers Twine, Gemstones, Corner Rounder, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

4 Crafty Chicks: twine
SCS CAS Challenge: CASE Ceal

SCS Love Fest Challenge

I have had such fun playing along with the SCS Love Fest Challenges, you still have time to play; check it out here! This is for The Cats Pajamas inspiration photo challenge, fun colors and patterns. I incorporated a little blue with the yellow and gray...sweet.  I have used stamps and dies from the NEW Verve Release!  Be sure to head over to Verve and take a little shopping trip! Hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!

SCS Love Fest Challenge: inspiration photo/LOVFEST2013F
Sketch Frenzy Friday: sketch/SFF022213

Stamps: Remember This(Verve)
Paper: Seal Salt(Bazzil) and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle Die Set and Jotted Heart Die by Verve, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Janome Sewing Machine,  3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

SCS Love Fest Challenge and Verve

What a week it had been for Verve, I hope you have hopped around and left some luv for your chance at winning the new release items!  You still have time today to leave your comments on all of the divas blogs for your chance at winning.  Verve is also sponsoring a challenge for the SCS Love Fest fun, you can play along with us here.  This card is for the Verve sponsored Love Fest Challenge, hope you head over at chat with us and take our challenge....enjoy!

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.

                                                       ~Martha Washington                                           

Stamps: Remember This and Surely Goodness(Verve)
Paper: Chocolate Card Stock and Misc Designer Papers
Ink: Archival Coffee Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle, Flag It, and Goodness Flowers Die Set by Verve, Signature Ribbon Collection by Verve, Lace Trim, Button, Burlap String, Tim Holtz Mini Clips, Tiny Scalloped Border Die, Distressing Tool, Tim Holtz Glitter, Glue, Gemstone, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Bloggers Challenge: friendship

Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes/#97

Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#90

Verve Spotlight Hop/February 2013 Day 4

Today is shopping day, you can get your new Verve here!

Welcome to the last day of our February 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Each of the release team Divas below (including 4 brand new talented designers) has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, February 22.

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 for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

Today's Prize: The entire release!

1. Amber 7. Julee 2. Andrea 8. Laurie S. 3. Charmaine 9. Laurie W. 4. Christyne 10. Marisa 5. Janelle 11. Maureen 6. Jen S. 12. Teresa

This is for today's Viv la Verve, you can play along with us here!

Stamps: Shining Star(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Flag It Die Set, Scalloped Trim Trio Die Set, and Starry Die by Verve, Signature Ribbon Collection by Verve, Big Scalloped Nesites, Janome Sewing Machine, Button, Burlap String, Sponging, Distressing Tool, Gemstone, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots


52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK8
Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVFEB2013

Verve Spotlight Hop/February 2013 Day 3

Welcome to the first day of our February 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps Remember This, Calendar Countdown and Smile Plain Jane. Each of the release team Divas below (including 4 brand new talented designers) has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, February 22.

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 for all the prize details and deadlines. Woohoo! Let's get started...

Today's Prize: Surely Goodness, Happy Anniversary PJ

1. Amber 7. Julee 2. Andrea 8. Laurie S. 3. Charmaine 9. Laurie W. 4. Christyne 10. Marisa 5. Janelle 11. Maureen 6. Jen S. 12. Teresa

Hello peeps, I am playing along with the SCS Love Fest Challenges and luvin em!  My little card today is for the Scor Pal challenge, as soon as I read it I knew what I wanted to do.  I saw these sweet cards Amanda Jones from Teresa Collins had made and luv them!  They where it, I was inspired by their cuteness and with the same style, changing the designing....cute, cute, cute!

SCS Love Fest Challenge: Scor Pal/LOVEFEST2013D
Retro Sketches: sketch/#51
Word Art Wednesday: anything inspirational/#68

Stamps: Surely Goodness(Verve)
Paper: Black Card Stock, Beautiful Moments Designer Paper(Crate Paper), and Cashmere Dame Designer Paper(Glitz)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger) and Spun Sugar Distressed Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Scor Pal, Big Scalloped Nesties, Ribbon, Lace Trim, Button, Gemstones, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots