Butterfly Thank You

Good morning, I am sharing another thank you card that I put together and of course I had to play along with a couple of challenges.  City Crafters has a fun one, you have to use the one element that each DT member mentions in their post, well I had to use them all...lol.  I hope I found them all, I tell ya I like a good challenge, even if it is to challenge myself...lol.  I have used the Verve sentiment from the set Words Cannot Express; Verve is having a huge sale, check it out here!  I totally luv the PinkPaislee chipboard butterflies, they are white and can be sponged or stained; very cute!  I have lots more cards to share, so keep checkin back to see what's new....enjoy!

Don't be afraid to fail. Don't waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It's OK to fail. If you're not failing, you're not growing.

                                                ~H. Stanley Judd

CCEE Stampers: things with wings/CCEE1314
City Crafters: circle, pearls, embossing, spritz/#153
Try Stampin On Tuesday: sketch/#112

Mojo Monday 239-Wedded Bliss

Good morning, it is Mojo time, this weeks sketch is round or square.  If you feel creative try both, I adore the sqaure one too, but I completed by usual circle card.  These are super cute and fun to make, have a blast!  I have played along with a couple of other challenges too; CCEE to use scallops, buttons, and flowers.  I also played along with Stampin Royalty to use monochromatic colors.  Be sure to head over tot he Mojo Monday Blog and check out the other mojo makers creations!  Have a super fantastic day...enjoy! 
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CCEE:  scallops, buttons, and flower
Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO239
Stampin Royalty:  monochromatic colors
 

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

Stampers Dream-LaBlanche Stamps

Good morning, I am headed out for a day of shopping with the firls......you gotta luv that!  We have a wonderful scrap booking/stamping store about 1 1/2 hours away.  It seems like a 10 min trip in the car with friends....hehehehe.  I wanted to share another card with you before I go, I have used the stamp from Stampers Dream from a new collection of images that Michelle is carrying, it is called LaBlanche.....I adore these images because they are elegant without the coloring.  Now, don't get me wrong I luv coloring(wish I could do it)but it takes lots of time so these images are perfect without the coloring.  Check them out here! 
I have used a sentiment tag collection tied with crinkled ribbon, the background tag is from Maya Roads and it is the kraft mini tags....these are adorable in shape!  I am keeping it short today as I head out for the girls shopping trip, you can do your own shopping at Stampers Dream, she has all the greatest names, Melissa Frances, My Mind's Eye, Spellbinders and JustRite....check it out....enjoy!
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Stamps:  English Rose(LaBlanche)
Paper:  Baja Blue, White(SU) and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink:  Baja Blue and So Safron(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Nesties Labels Five and Eighteen, Maya Roads Kraft Mini Tags, Crinkled Ribbon, Burlap String, and 3D Foam Squares
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Color Throwdown-colors
Sketchbook Saturday-sketch

Stampers Dream-Becasue I Care

Hi friends, I have created a favorite square card using a tag...so sweet!  I have also used the new stamps from JustRite called Family Garden....I adore this flower sprigs..it has so many possibilities!  I added the tiny flowers that come in the set with pearls scattered throughout.  The sentiment is from the set Because I Care.  I also used the wonderful stain on my tag, it is by Tim Holtz...it is awesome!  The bottle has a dabber on the end so it is super simple to apply.....no mess and the coverage is spectacular!  I distressed the edges and then went back over with more stain so that it is darker, the beauty of this stain...with each layer it is darker or with a damp cloth it becomes lighter....luv it!  I used a white doily, ribbon, and May Arts burlap string to complete my card.  I hope that your weekend plans include a little creating fun......get out also and soak up the sun...enjoy!  
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Card Positioning-sketch
CCEE-colors/CCEE1118
Paper Variety-inks or paints
Stamping 411-colors
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Stamps:  Because I Care and Family Garden(JustRite)
Paper:  Black(SU), Mella Tag, Steel  Rose Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Peeled Paint Tim Holtz Stain and Bermuda Bay(SU)
Accessories:  Doily, Ribbon, Pearls, Spellbinders Scalloped Nesties, SU Circle Punch, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Stampers Dream and Friends Blog Hop

If you are looking for today's Mojo Monday Sketch Card please scroll down one!
Wow, the Stampers Dream Blog Hop is amazing, don't ya think?  I'm super excited about all the very special friends that are hopping with The Dream Team ! Right after I tell you about my card I'm going to introduce the list!   Be sure to leave a comment on all the blogs, it will increase your chances of winning.  To see the prizes to be given away, head over to the Stampers Dream Blog.  I used the JustRite set Signs Of Life.  I layered it using Spellbinders Nesties Labels Sixteen and a doily.  I used distressing, stitching, lace, and ribbon to complete my card.  The corrugated butterfly is from Maya Roads, I adore these shapes.  I hope you have a great day hopping....enjoy!
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Card Patterns-sketch
CCEE Stampers-doily/lace
Crazy 4 Challenges-colors/C4C82
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Stamps:  Signs Of Life(JustRite)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Nesties Labels Sixteen, Ribbon, Lace, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Janome, Buttons, Doily, Maya Roads Corrugated Butterfly, and 3D Foam Squares


Here is the blog hop list.  Have you ever seen a more talented list of designers?  Be sure to leave a comment for each and every one of them when you visit their blog post today. TWO have hidden blog candy, and you are required to comment on their blog post for a chance to win!
Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Jerri Kay Jimenez
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Arlene Cuevas
Leslie Miller
Cindy Lawrence
Kellie Fortin
Tosh Leyendekker
Jeanne Streiff
Mariana Grigsby
Joan Ervin
Lea Lawson
Frances Byrne
Christina Fischer
Carla Murphy
Teresa Kline
Carol Longacre
Gabriela Divine

SWEET

Super quick card, using the Waltzingmouse sketch, and my new Waltzingmouse stamps...woohoo.  I have wanted this set since it came out!  I used crinkled ribbon, flourish bling, and layers like in the sketch.  I also added stitching to the outside layer.  I hope you have a super day, I will have things to share this weekend, so be sure and check back!  Thanks so much for your visits and comments, they mean sooooo much to me....enjoy!
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CCEE-blues
Waltzingmouse-sketch
Woodward USA-sentiment
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Stamps:  Rescue Remedies(Waltzingmouse)
Paper:  Soft Sky(SU) and Designer Papers
Ink:  Baja Breeze(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Memento)
Accessories:  Bling, Ribbon, Button, Bakers Twine, Janome, Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares

Let It Snow

Good morning peeps, it is Friday and I am thrilled...I am off from work until January 4, we got snow yesterday(not as much as I would have like to have gotten, but we did get about 4 or 5 inches...woohoo), and I am sharing this weeks Viva la Verve card with you.  Amy has brought us this weeks fabulous sketch,  you can get all the details here.  I used the cute mitten set from Verve.  The set is called Winter Mittens, these mittens are so cute!  I used the sentiment "Let It Snow" from the set Holiday Phrases.  I paper pieced the mittens, ran them through a SU embossing folder and added SU glitter, these are so cute...I would luv to have a pair just like them!  This is also my submission the CCEE1050 Challenge to use mittens.  I stamped the gorgeous snowflake from the set Glad Tidings and cut it out and added a clear gemstone.  I used some of my favorite SU designer paper from a  couple of years ago.  And I could not leave out the stitching...hehehe....I hope your Friday is great!  I will be getting out to do a little shopping, I luv getting out in the snow....enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Glad Tidings, Holiday Phrases and Winter Mittens(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, White, and Older Designer Paper(SU) 
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Nesties, SU Glitter, Gemstone, Janome, Ribbon, and 3D Foam Squares

Hangin Around

Good evening, I am excited about today's card, I am using the new cling mounted JustRite Stamps, they come with a case for storage...perfect for organization!  This is called Hangin Around, cute name...it comes with several sentiments and smaller accent stamps, acorns and leaves.  I added stitching and distressing to the back panel, the sentiment is tied with the yummy chocolate brown May Arts Burlap String.....I luv this color!  I used Spellbinder Circle Nesties and My Favorite Things Open Scalloped Border Die.  I used today's sketch from SC306, it is a great all purpose sketch!  I hope you have a great day and thanks for your visits and comments....they mean soooo much!
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Stamps:  Hangin Around(JustRite)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip(SU) and Misc Designer Paper
Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento), More Mustard(SU), and Copics  
Accessories:  Janome, MFT Open Scalloped Border Die, Distressing Tool, Sponging, May Arts Burlap String, Circle Nesties, Button, and 3D Foam Squares

Moxie Fab Echoes

I have created this for the CCEE1034 Stampers sketch and for the Moxie Fab inspiration challenge.  I adore red and turquoise together.... through a little yellow in and you have moxie fab combo...very sweet!  I used one of my favorite embossing folders for the back of the card.  I used newly released Verve stamps...have you picked your up yet?  If you have not you can do that here!  I added a little red ruffled trim and bakers twine to the fun yellow button.  I hope you like my creation and thanks for the visits and comments!  Have a super Friday, the weekend is finally here....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Kind Words(Verve)
Paper:  Real Red and White(SU), and Designer Papers
Ink:  Taken With Teal and Real Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Embossing Folder, Button, Bakers twine, Trim, Rectangle Nesties, Scalloped Rectangle Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares

Hope

 Good morning, I used today's Free 4 All, F4A25, to make a thinking of you/get well.  I am always in need of these types of cards, I send cards all the time.  I can't keep many in my stash because I send them as I make them, that is the true joy of creating!  I also used the sketch from last weeks CCEE1031. I have had it saved it hopes of using it, luv this long and skinny sketch.  I also played along with Sharon and the Stamp Simply DT; ssnotime152 to use ribbon scraps.  By scrunching the ribbon this way you can use of pieces of scraps, luv that!  I also used scrap pieces of designer paper for this one, everything is scraps but the card base.  Tomorrow is the long awaited Verve sneak peek day...yippie....you will be amazed by the Verve divas creations.  Be sure to check the Verve Blog in the morning 7:00 am EST to get all the details!  Have a wonderful Friday and make the most of the weekend; it's the best part of the week!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Plain Jane Psalm 31:24(Verve)
Paper:  Embossed Paper(Cordinations), Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Bermuda bay and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, SU Circle Punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Ribbon, Janome, EK Success Border Punch, Scor Tape, and 3D Foam Squares

Life Is A Song

Happy Saturday to you, I have a one layer card I made for the challenge at There She Goes, TSG47.  They are having a new release this weekend and have offered up a few challenges.  It is also today's IC225, I chose the candle here as my inspiration, I was drawn to the adorable pink flower.  I used the sketch from Crazy 4 Challenges, C4C30.  I also used the cute cookie inspiration photo from CCEE1012.  I was drawn to the yummy icing/cream that is ooozing out the sides, hence the reason for the distressing texture on the sides of my card.  I hope you have a fun filled weekend planned, be sure to hug someone today and tell them you love them!  Enjoy.

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Stamps:  Ippity Music Of My Heart and Cornish Heritage Farms Aged Sheet Music
Paper:  Bazzil, SU White, and My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Melon Mambo
Accessories:  Distressing Tool, SU Flower Punch, PTI Button, PTI Linen Thread, SU Square Punch, and Glue Dots

Hope

I created this for several challenges, the CCEE Stampers, CCEE1002 sketch. It is also for the Embellish Challenge to use purple, kraft, and chocolate and to use stripes. I added stripes with a marker to the right side of the sentiment. I am not sure if I like that or not, but I trying to make it work...lol. I also added stripes to the kraft piece of card stock with my scor pal. Finally, it is for the Scripture Challenge over at Patter Cross Blog, SCRC210. the first word is Hope. The scripture is a Verve stamp Psalm 31:24. I used the crystal flourish to accent the scripture panel, it came from Hope Stamps Eternal. I hope that you have a wonderful evening, enjoy!
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Stamps: Verve Psalm 31:24, Accent Notes, and Love's Flower
Paper: Prism Kraft and SU Elegant Eggplant
Ink: SU Elegant Eggplant and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Crystal Flourish by Zva Creative, Ribbon, Nesties Labels 4 & 5, Scor Pal, and Glue Dots