Glad Tidings

Hello, it is me again...I have been having such a great time tonight just playing along with challenges.  If only I did not have to work...lol.  I have used the awesome sketch from Cardabilities, this one will go into my "favorites folder" for sure.  I am drawn to the banners, it is so very popular now and I luv the look!  I also played along with SCS inspiration challenge, it has been forever since I played along with the fabulous challenges over at SCS, thanks for the fun!  I have used the sentiment from Verve Stamps called Glad Tidings....psssst, it is on sale!  The snowflakes are from Recollections and I used the washi tape again on card stock and then punches a scalloped border......like tiny strips of designer paper, that makes me happy..*grin*.  I hope you are having a wonderful weekend...enjoy! 

Stamps:  Glad Tidings(Verve)

Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock and Christmas Cottage Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)

Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  SU Scalloped Border Punch, SU Square Punch, My Mind's Eye Washi Tape, Recollections Snowflakes, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, Janome Sewing Machine, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Cardabilities: sketch/#60

SCS Inspiration Challenge:  Pier 1 Imports Shop...red and white place setting/IC358

Place setting image credits go to Pier 1 Imports

Viva la Verve-Let Your Light Shine

Hi ya friends, it is a gorgeous day here in VA.....and to top it off I spent the morning with my creating friends.....woohoo.  These gals are always an inspiration and lots of fun!  I am sharing my second version of Amber's' Viva la Verve sketch, the first one is over in the Viva la Verve forum.  I have been in need of lots of cards lately, so I used this sketch twice.  I made this one manly for a young man we know who is graduating.  I also need a gift for a starting over shower for a great friend of mine....that it another card and gift tag.  I have made homemade sour dough bread and my strawberry freezer jam to go with the gift cards I am giving to each of these recipients.  I hope you have a super wonderful weekend....enjoy! 
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Card Ideas-manly
Inspiration Challenge-stained glass/IC287
Viva la Verve-sketch/VLVJUN2011
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Stamps:  Starstruck(Verve) 
Paper:  Early Espresso, White(SU) and Crate Paper Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Star Nesties, Burlap String, Star Gemstone, Maya Road Chipboard, Janome, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

A Passion For Stamps-CAS Birthday Wishes

ETA:Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe below.  Hi friends, it is the wonderful weekend....we have some fun things planned too....making strawberry freezer jam and the dance recital!  I will share more later about both later!  I have created this CAS card for several challenges, one I cannot remember where it is, if you know please let me know.  It is to use polka dots and stripes(the inspiration photo is shown).  I have used the sweetest cupcake digi, I adore the shape of this cupcake...so cute.  You can get yours here and be sure to check out the other digis that Ruth offers, cool stuff!  I have paper pieced part of it and added stickles for icing and pearl on top.  A super simple card from me today, I hope to bring you more creations this weekend so stay tuned....enjoy!
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Clean & Simple-sketch/FTL141
Friday MashUP-girly/ribbon and pearls
If The Shoes Fits-CAS/FF80
?-polka dots and stripes
SCS IC-pink sequin headband/IC285
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Stamps:  Digi Rose Cupcake(A Passion For Stamps)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla(SU), and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Crinkled Ribbon, Pearl, Stickles, Janome, Button, Burlap String, SU Circle Punch, SU Square Punch, EK Success Border Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

I have had this recipe for over twenty years, it is so simple and so much fun....I hope you enjoy it!  This is so yummy with homemade bread.....hhhmmmmm.

Strawberry Freezer Jam

Mix in large bowl
     6 1/2 cups of sugar
     3 1/2 cups crushed strawberries

Mix in separate bowl
     3/4 cup of cold water
     to 1 box of sure jell....boil for 1 min or little longer

Add sure jell mixture to berry mixture, stir for 3 minutes.  Pour into containers, let stand for 24 hours and store in freezer.
May use any type of jar or container.

easy peasy......yummy!

A Passion For Cards Digi

I have created this card using a digi image from Ruth's collection of images, called A Passion For Stamps.  Be sure to visit her blog to see all the images she has available.  I adore this flower it is called Drumstick Primula, the tiny petals are shaped like a heart, so cute!  I colored one petal in and added a pearl.  The sentiment is from Verve's set Fabulous You.  Have a super day...enjoy!
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CR84FN-colors
SCS-image/IC283
Paper Works-sketch
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Stamps:  Drumstick Primula(A Passion For Stamps)
Paper:  Very Vanilla and Misc Designer paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Bakers Twine, Janome, Pearl, SU Square Punch, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Ace Of Cakes Inspired Card-Praise God

Hi friends, I have a quick challenge card to share....I need a manly card for a fellow in our church who was in a horrible truck accident.  He is going to be ok, it could have been much, much worse, so we are praising God for the miracle.  I used Tim Holtz stamps to make this collage on the tag shape and then I added the Verve sentiment using A Cut Above Verve Dies to frame it.  The sentiment is from the new set Faithful Phrases.  I also used a cake from today's IC280 as my inspiration, you can see it here.  Have a super Saturday evening, we have nothing bad rain today, some ares 3 or 4 inches.....we are ready for sunshine......enjoy!  
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SCS Inspiration-cake/IC280
Inspirational Card Sketches-sketch/ICS110
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Stamps:  Faithful Phrases(Verve) and Tim Holtz
Paper:  Black, Very Vanilla(SU), and Websters Pages
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressed Ink)
Accessories:  Charming Banner, Charming Oval Dies(A Cut Above by Verve), Janome, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Tag Die, SU Circle Punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Button, Zip Dry Glue, and 3D Foam Squares

CAS-Thinking Of You

Good evening, I have created a CAS card for several challenges....yes, I am a challenge junkie...lol.  I used a SU set, my poor SU sets are very neglected, I do not have many but cannot seem to find time to use them.  I needed a tree image so I reached for this sweet little tree, so cute...don't ya think?  I used dry embossing, a sponged tag, and bakers twine to complete my card.  It is gearing up to be another busy week, I do hope you can find time to create....I always feel better after completing a card, especially if I have a special someone to send it to.  Hope your weekend is going fabby....enjoy!
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Crazy 4 Challenges-tree
IC275-fossil website
One Stop Craft Challenge-CAS
Twisted Sketches-sketch/pretty
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Stamps:  Trendy Trees(SU)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU), and MME Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso and Sage Shadow(SU)
Accessories:  Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Scalloped Circle Punch, Circle Punch, Button, Bakers Twine, SU Square Punch, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Pearl, and 3D Foam Squares

May All Your Dreams Come True

Hello, if you have not seen my stamps for sale you can check them out here and I have added a few things to my Etsy shop if you want to check those out too.  This was a fun card to make, I played along with several challenges.  The cardboard piece behind the flowers is a Starbucks huggie.  The flowers and the sentiment are Verve.  The papers are my {{{new}}} favorite....Stella Rose from My Mind's Eye, such gorgeous designs.....I luv em!  All the deets are below, have a super evening...enjoy! 
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365 Cards-pick 5

  Favorite color-chocolate and green
  Favorite design technique-distressing and stitching
  Favorite embellie-button, bling, and twine
  Least favorite color-groovy guava

  Favorite card size (dimensions)-tall card

Get Sketchy-sketch

IC274-inspiration photo

Kraftin Kimmie-twine

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Stamps:  Always On My Mind and Petals & Stems(Verve)

Paper:  Kraft(SU) and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)

Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Memento)

Accessories:  Scalloped Circle Punch, Circle Punch, Twine, Gemstones, Buttons, Janome, Tim Holtz Border Bunch, Starbucks Huggie, and 3D Foam Squares

Hope-Verve Stamps

Hi, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far.....we plan on taking a little motorcycle ride tomorrow...woohoo.  I am thrilled to have the next week off....I will be creating and I will be getting some cleaning and organizing done too.  I am sharing a square card with you tonight, I used the Verve set Bountiful Background behind the main sentiment.  The sentiment is from the Verve set Forever In Our Hearts.  I have played along with several more new challenge(new to me).  You can get an awesome list of the daily challenges here. I used stitching, distressing, and made a fabric flower to bring my card all together.  Thanks so much for your continued support and comments, they really make my day and put a smile on my face...enjoy!    

IC273-inspiration photo here
Inspirational Sketches-sketch.....luv this sketch!
Kraftin Kimmie-scallops 
One Stop Craft Challenge-flowers
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Stamps:  Bountiful Background and Forever In Our Hearts(Verve)
Paper:  Karft, Very Vanilla(SU), Designer paper, and Sheet Music 
Ink:  Pear Pizazz(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Memento)
Accessories:  Fabric, Janome, Burlap String, Button, SU Leaf Die, Distressing Tool, Zip Dry, and 3D Foam Squares

Square CAS- hi

Hi friends, I hope you have had a great weekend, mine has been fast but good!  I wanted to play along with a couple of CAS challenges, the CAS106 from Monday is a sketch.  Today's FS211, Cookie has a CAS style; I chose her card here to case. I used Saturday's IC272 as my inspiration, the site is wall art.  My piece of designer paper is similar to the art on the walls as it makes the room and the gorgeous print makes the card.  I also played along with the Etsy Inspired Challenge, using this sweet clay pot as inspiration, the ribbed top is like my letters and similar colors.   There is no stamping on my square card, I used cardboard letters from JillyBean Soup.  I did stamped on them and also added glass glitter the the letters and the edges of my card.  A super simple CAS card for me today.  This is also fits this months Dirty Dozen theme, "Days of Our Lives" I hope you will play along with us!  If you cannot see the gallery consider joining SCS as a Fan Club Member.  I hope you have a fantastic evening, be sure to check back in the morning for my Mojo Monday Sketch card....enjoy!
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Stamps:  None
Paper:  Soft Sky(SU) and Madeline Designer Paper(Prima)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Stazon)
Accessories:  Crinkled Ribbon, JillyBean Soup Cardboard Letter, Glass Glitter, Janome, and 3D Foam Squares

Hello Friend

I have created this card using today's IC267, I used 0322 from the third set of photos has my inspiration.  The colors are green, blue, and brown.  I also wanted to honor a new friend, one of the greatest perks to our paper crafting is meeting the best of friends!  The other week when my friends and I set out in pursuit of a Hobby Lobby, which is about 1 hour and 1/2 from us.  The area that the HL was in is full of fantastic shopping.  We discovered a scrap booking store, that is totally amazing!  The gal who works in there is a SCS gal, can you believe it?  It is Dawn aka stampinscotsgirl, we had chatted briefly on a forum but that has been a while ago.  I really liked her from the start, she has this amazing accent, and is super talented!  I wanted to honor her by casing one of her sweet cards and this is my end result.  That is all for now......enjoy!   
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Stamps:  Happy Hello and Love Noted(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Pear Pizazz Designer Paper(SU), and October Afternoon Designer Paper
Ink:  Blue Bayou and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Verve Jotted Heart Die, Crocheted Flower, Making Memories Pins, Janome, Border Punches, Zip Dry, and 3D Foam Squares 

You're In My Thoughts!

Good morning, I am counting down the days until Christmas, I still have right much to do.  My dh has to work today and tomorrow and then he will be off with me.....yippie!  We will have to hit an Olive Garden while we are off, it is one of our favorite places to eat.
I have another card to share, just like I promised(trying to share something every day this week).  I have been back and forth between Christmas cards and general cards, trying to mix things up a bit.  Today's card I used the adorable flower from a newest Verve release set called Amazing Wishes and the heart is from the set Text Objects, I luv this set!  It has some of the sweetest quotes written in text form, perfect for backgrounds or inked lightly behind a main image and they both are all sale...woohoo.  This is a super simple card, I added some yummy white lace trim sent to me by Piali(waving and sending hugs), thank you so much girl...you are a sweetheart!  Did you here she will be guest designing for Verve in January....eeeeekkkk...so glad to have you!  I used the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL121 and the CAS98, to be inspired by this so cute apron.  I hope your day is productive and fun...enjoy!

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Stamps:  Amazing Wishes and Text Objects(Verve)
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Kraft, Old Olive, and Nursery Suite Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Baja Breeze and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories:  Ek Success Border Punch, SU Embossing Folder, Button, Burlap String, Lace Trim, Corner Rounder, and 3D Foam Squares

NEW Verve Stamps

Happy Saturday, where you at the Verve release last night?  The sets are soooo cute, you can see them here.  The card I am sharing today uses the new sets Amazing Wishes and Text Objects.  I kept it rather simple, using stitching, gorgeous designer paper and a large gemstone for an extra touch.  I used the sketch from Monday's Lunchtime Sketch,  TSSC150 and the inspiration from this ornament from today's IC261.  This is also my submission to the Moxie Fab All Occasion Challenge.  I hope you have a wonderful evening and make time to create...enjoy!
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Stamps: Amazing Wishes and Text Objects (Verve)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Unknown Designer Paper
Ink: Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Old Paper Distressing Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories: SU Border Punch, Janome, Distressing Tool, Large Gem, and 3D Foam Squares

Elegant Joy

Hello all, I hope that it is a beautiful day where you are at..it has been the most gorgeous day here.  It has been in the upper 70's low 80's with a refreshing breeze blowing...a perfect day!  I am sharing a card made for the JUGS49 sketch and for the IC248.  I used a combo of Verve stamps and the SU set Carte Postale.  I used older designer paper from SU, added stitching, distressing and the binding ribbon with a clear button.  I used the large scalloped die from My Favorite Things and a Tim Holtz die.  This is a super busy month for me, I will have lots to share.  Be sure to keep checking back as I will be offering a give away around the middle of the month.  I hope that you evening is wonderful...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Verve Isaiah 61:3 and SU Carte Postale
Paper:  Early Espresso, White, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Baja Breeze and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Distressing Tool, Ribbon, Button, Janome, Tim Holtz Die, MFT Large Scalloped Die, Sponging, Nesties Labels 11, and 3D Foam Squares

Big Blue Flower

This is for today's IC246, I chose the blanket here and for The Color Throwdown, CTD106....I did not notice until now that I was suppose to use kraft...so sorry girls, total mistake!  I adore these colors together, soft sky is an all time favorite, I wonder why SU didn't bring it back?  I will let you in on a little secret, Bazzil has a color that matches perfectly...Sea Salt...you will luv it, great texture too!  Of course, I used a new Verve set that was released tonight get yours here .  Have a  fabulous weekend, I hope all is well in your world....give someone a hug today!  Enjoy....
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Stamps: Great Friend, Dream Big, and Happy Hello(Verve)
Paper: Early Espresso(SU), Sea Salt(Bazzil), and White
Ink: Early Espresso and Soft Sky(SU)
Accessories: Embossing Folder, Janome, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, SU Square Punch, SU Filigree Brads, Glass Glitter, Scotch Glue, and 3D Foam Squares

New Technique Tuesday Stamps

Hello all, I have a card to share using today's IC244,   I chose the belt buckle here.  I used the Unscripted Sketch #67 and I used my new Technique Tuesday Stamps, for the challenge TTSC1.  This my first time suing TT stamps, the are really wonderful.  I am very happy with this set, is is called Growing Wild....luv the look of a wildflower field, don't you?    The sentiment and butterfly are Verve, you know me I don't let my Verve stamps get far from my inky little fingers....hehehehe.  I will be back after midnight with Sunday's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge and The Curtain Call Color Challenge.  Have a wonderful evening....enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Growing Wild(Technique Tuesday) and Blue Skies and Blessing(Verve)
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla(SU) and Designer Papers
Ink:  Baja Breeze, Espresso, and Sage Shadow(SU)
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Distressing Tool, Janome, Gemstones, and 3D Foam Squares

Smile....Fun Flower

Good morning, I find the mornings so peaceful; everything is quite and still.  I hope that you have had an opportunity to cherish this morning.  I have a cute little fun flower card to share.  I created for the Our Creative Corner Sketch, OCCSC25;  for the Color Q Color Challenge, CQC42;  two of those 33 dirty girl challenges, and for today's IC242.  I only have eight more to complete and proclaim the tiara over in the SCS Challenge Queen forum.  I hope your day is fabulous...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Celebration of Thanks(Verve) 
Paper:  Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, White(SU), Mudpie(Bazzil), and Pumpkin Pie Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie(SU)
Accessories:  Scalloped Circle Nesties, Blossom Nesties, SU Butterfly Die, and 2D Foam Squares

Forever Friends

I am thrilled to share my new blog look...I adore this cute little flower.  I also added my new look to my Etsy shop...Paperie Blooms,  please check it out too!  You can get your new look from Katie here.
The card I have for tonight, is combining Mercy's Tuesday Sketch, MTSC82 and Stacey's Curtain Call Act 38.  I struggled with these colors, this is only my third card this week and I am making a mad dash to the finish line....lol.  I used the inspiration photos from IC241, they where lots of fabric pieced brooches, so I paper pieced my butterfly.  I uses the PTI set Flutter By Friend.  The designer papers are SU.  I added stitching, distressing, paper pieced the butterfly, and added gemstones.  I hope your Saturday is great, I will be getting together with my SU demo and other friends to play with the new catties items.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Flutter By Friend(PTI)
Paper:  Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, and White(SU)
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Circle Nesties, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Gemstones, Distressing Tool, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Perpetual Vintage Globe

To leave a comment on the CTD100 Ann. card for your chance to win click here.  You are also welcome to browse other posts on my blog if you like...*grin* 
Today's card is for the IC240 over at SCS, the Skipping Stones Sketch Challenge, SSD32; and for the CAS-tastices, CWC011; to make a CAS using kraft.  So here you have it, I have a fondness for maps and globes, I was instantly drawn to this perpetual vintage globe.  I would have liked to had it for myself but it has been sold....sigh.  I was drawn to the colors, the lines, and the curves; so I chose this busy paper by Websters Pages....this is some of my all time favorite paper.  Pretty simple card with a Verve sentiment.
We are finally getting a little rain here is VA, we surely need it....have a wonderful day!  Enjoy.
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Stamps: Thankful Hearts(Verve)
Paper: Kraft, Websters Pages DP
Ink: Groovy Guava and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories: Border Punch, Melissa Frances Trim, SU Corner Rounder, SU Die, Button, Linen Thread, and 3D Foam Squares

Birthday Wishes!

Good morning, it is Saturday and I am headed to an early morning breakfast with a friend...I luv the mornings and firends!  I have created this card for my niece, today is her birthday.  Whenever I think of a her, I think fun bright colors; color makes me happy and so does she.  I stamped only the Verve sentiment from the set Big Wish and punched the butterflies.  I used the cute little book bag as my inspiration, today's IC239.  I also used Taylors' Sketch, TESC119.
I hope you have a family fun weekend planned, it is wonderful to celebrate our freedom with cookouts, parades, and fireworks.  It is a perfect time to give thanks to the men and woman in the service who protect us and our freedom....I am so very thankful.  So to all who serve and are serving I say "THANK YOU!"  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Big Wish(Verve)
Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, and Tangerine Tango(SU)
Ink:  Melon Mambo(SU)
Accessories:  SU Butterfly Die, Circle Punch, Scalloped Circle Punch, Gemstones, Janome, Ribbon, and 3D Foam Squares

Rolled Paper Flower Card

Good morning, I have the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC63 to share.   I think today's cupcake is adorable, but I haven't met a cupcake I didn't like...hehehe.  Have you seen the new Cupcake Inspiration Blog and Rachel will be announcing the Top five every week, so get your creations in.  I used the sketch from the Dirty Dozen Challenge, DDSKETCG0510.
I am having so much trouble with my computer and editing pictures this morning.  I am going to keep this post short, I am getting a little aaahhhh frazzled...lol.  I have to share the fabulous tutorial for these flowers it is from the super talented Rae, Simply Rae, click on the link to find out how to make them!  I added a piece of chocolate card stock to the end before rolling to give the center bloom a little punch, I like the look, do you?  The sentiment is Verve stamps, I will be back to clean up this post, I am in a hurry this morning.  Enjoy! 

Be sure to check out the other sweeties creations

Karen    Piali    Rachel