Sending Good Thoughts Your Way

I had to play with my new SU set, I luv this sentiment! I do not make time to play with my SU goodies, but I have really liked some of there stamps as of lately. I have used the Deconstructed Sketch and the colors from Dynamic Duos.....sweet colors! I have used gemstones and enamel dots to embellish....luv the look of all the mixed embllie goodies. The black hemp gives the extra pop of boldness, you gotta luv a pop of black...*grin*....sparkle & shine!

Deconstructed Sketch: sketch/DS134
Dynamic Duos: colors/DD86

Love Life

Happy New Years Eve...LOVE LIFE! I luv the new Lost & Found Record It Antique collection and I also luv, luv, luv the Heirloom collection...they are both so gorgeous! I have used the Antique collection for this card, so luv the glittered ampersand. I also used the SU envelope punch to make the edge of my card look like a file folder...luv this! I can then add a gorgeous piece of patterned paper to peek through....sweeeet! I hope you have made big plans for 2014, I know I am excited and ready for great things! I am thinking big(I hope not my waistline...lol)...just living life to the fullest each and everyday...LOVE LIFE......enjoy!

Shabby Tea Room: black, kraft, and white/#199
Try Stampin On Tuesday: sketch/#148

Embrace Life.

I am soooooo happy, why you ask? Well, I luv, luv, luv this camera here. I had one and when I broke it good the last time(I have dropped it many times)I purchased a newer model of a Canon. Well, let me tell you, it can not compare to this little baby; so I bought me another one. It is the BEST point and shoot camera I have ever had! My card pictures look so much better with it...I am a happy camper...lol! I played along with the Sketchbook Saturday Sketch and the Dynamic Duos colors. Luv using banners like this, I added a tag that was stained and spritzed. The chipboard stars where sponged and popped up with pop dots. The dh and I are off tomorrow, so we go to breakfast and spend the day chillin...total luv! Hope you have a great week...enjoy!

Artistic Inspirations: anything goes/#63

Dynamic Duos: DD75

Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#107

Simply Lovely

 SALE ITEMS

I have used The Atlantic Hearts sketch for my card today, I did flip it. A pretty simple card from me, using My Mind's Eye Chalk Studio 6x6 paper pad. I cut the sentiment from a sheet of paper and added a little more white ink to make it chalkier...teehehe. I created a sweet trio banner, adding more chalk and a little stickles for a little summin extra. I placed an My Mind's Eye Cut & Paste enamel dot on each one...cuuuute! Hope you have had a wonderful weekend..enjoy!

Atlantic Hearts: sketch/#24

MME: chalk it up

Praying For You

 Playing along with the 10 Minute Craft Dash, I really have a fun time playing along with the stop watch. Of course I have everything laid out first, that is acceptable; I am sure I would not make it under the 10 minutes if it was not...lol. I used the sketch from CAS(E) This Sketch. The sentiment is a new Verve set that was released on Friday, you can get yours here.


10 Minute Craft Dash: colors/#26
CAS(E) This Sketch: sketch/CTS47

Hello

Sharing my take on a few challenges. I use one of the adorable tags I purchased from this Etsy Shop, Creative Visions...luv her tags! She is super sweet, if you purchase from her, tell her I sent you; it makes us both happy to know that! I have used a SU stamp set for the sweet tags, luvin the color combo, you gotta luv the green peeking through...I sure do! It is a gorgeous fall day here in Virginia and our weekend is slammed full of activities.....yeah! Hope your weekend is great....enjoy!

Cardabilities: sketch/#82

Shabby Tea Room: inspiration photo/#183

Celebrate

Good morning, I am sharing a fun card I created for a couple of challenges. I was not going to go with a carnival theme and just use the colors; but I had this sweet SU set that I had never inked up, so the carnival theme won out...lol. I do luv this SU set, it is so nostalgic and fun; it reminds me of the "good ole days". Hope you have a wonderful day, I am still enjoying our gorgeous fall like weather...sure wish it was here to stay...enjoy!

365 Cards: sketch/day224
Curtain Call: carnival craze

Wishing You Sunshine

I am sharing another quick card I created to play along with Atlantic Hearts, luv this sketch! I also wanted to play along with the colors from The Color Throwdown, my good friend Wanda is hostessing this week. I really like the color combo, she is stretching me a bit with the razzleberry...lol. I actually had to use another purple, I do not have many purples....*grin*. When you put green with purple, I can make it happen then..lol. This is mainly an all SU card, except for the sentiment. I pulled out those forgotten felt flowers, to vamp them up a bit, I added white gesso, stickles, and a sweet gemstone to the center. That is all from me tonight, I think...lol....have a good one...enjoy!

Atlantic Heart: sketch/#7
Color Throwdown: colors/CTD246

Special

Hi friends, I am sharing the card I made using today's SCS sketch, such a fun sketch!  I may have gotten carried away on the layers and I could not stop adding layers and sweet embellies.  The washi tape, tag, and sweet button.  I have something very special to share, I am now hostessing the Cards For A Cause over at SCS.  If you are not familiar with Cards For A Cause, please stop by and check it out.  If you are like me, you make tons of cards and can't send them all.  Each month we spotlight a group, organization, or person who can use the cards to bless others.  There are tons of people out there who could be blessed by your extra cards.  I luv to give back, I feel very blessed!  To read about this months "cause" go here. I cannot wait to see what the year has in store for Cards For A Cause, help us help others!  Hope you have a fabulous day...enjoy!

1 Peter 2:9 NKJV
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

Stamps: None
Paper: Espresso(SU) and Peaceful Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: None
Accessories: SU Espresso and Kraft Tulle, May Arts Leaf Ribbon, Seam Binding, May Arts Tag, Gluber, Button, Burlap String, MFT Dies, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Color Throwdown:  colors/CTD223
SCS Sketch: sketch/SC417
Word Art Wednesday:  anything encouraging goes/#61

CAS201 Challenge-Merry

This is for the CAS201 challenge over at SCS, it is the gorgeous inspiration photo shown.  I adore the red designer paper in my card, I added green strips, and the tags sentiment.  The sweet tags and sentiment are SU.  I have also played along with Addicted to CAS, the challenge is "sweet"..I think the red designer paper is sooooo sweet!  Keeping it short tonight, it has been a very tiring weekend....I hope you have a great week...enjoy!

Addicted to CAS: sweet/ATCAS3
SCS CAS: inspiration photo/CAS201

Happiest Birthday

 I created this for this weeks Card Patterns sketch.  I have used the new SU sets and dis, my good friend Deb Horst is a SU demo, you can visit her here and pick up your set today.  Deb, also sponsor a challenge each month; you can play along here.  I luv this set and shape...so pretty!  I sponged colored the flowers, still not comfortable with my copics.  I am headed for a two day trip with my good friend Wanda Cullen to take part in the Copic Class....eeeecccckkkk, I am soooo excited!  It is being taught by Debbie Olson, so that it itself is a treat!  I hope your weekend is off to a great start, I will be spending time with my stamping buddies in the morning...enjoy!
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Card Patterns:  sketch
Cute Card Thursday:  buttons and bows
Last But Not Least:  flowers and stripes..there is stripes in the background image

Masculine Birthday

I created this for my good friend Deb's challenge of nautical, she has a challenge at the end of every month called Last But Not Least, check it out and play along!  I luv this SU set, it is perfect for those manly creations.  I used the sketch from SCS today, keeping it on the CAS side.  I added scoring that comes out and meets the birthday sentiment.  I added stitching, distressing, and burlap string.  I changed up the shapes a bit from the originally sketch, you know me always making it my own...hehehehe.  These challenges are great to get a few manly cards completed, don't forget The Last But Not Least challenge!  Have a super day and give the man in your life a big hug and a shout out of encouragement....enjoy!

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ABC Challenge-wish
Color Dare-colors
Last But Not Least-nautical/LBNL5
Paper Variety-the guys
SCS Sketch-sketch/SC336
Stampin Royalty-dad/#75
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Stamps:  The Open Sea(SU)
Paper:  Kraft(PTI), Cajun Craze, and White(SU 
Ink:  Night of Navy(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Nesties, Buttons, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Scor Pal, 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

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

Curatin Call Colors

 
I am so thrilled to be playing along as this months guest with the Curtain Call DT,  Stacey's challenge has been a favorite of mine for a very long time, so this is quite the honor.  I used one of the new SU hostess sets and the sentiment is Verve.  I used Websters Pages Designer Paper and EK Success Border Punches to pull my card together.  I used Taylor's Sketch, TESC123, fabulous sketch to go with these awesome colors!  Be sure to head over to Stacey's Blog and post your creation, I can't wait to see what you create!  have a fabulous day....enjoy!   

The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see:

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs
Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog
Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity
Julie Smith at Paper and Such
Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections
Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession
Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden
Sue Kohler at My Inner Reflection


...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 42 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.
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Stamps:  SU Hostess Set and Blessings(Verve)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, White(SU) and Websters Pages Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso and Pear Pizzazz(SU)
Accessories:  Distressing Tool, SU Die,  Janome, EK Success Border Punches, Nesties Labels Nine, SU Corner Rounder, PTI RIbbon, and 3D Foam Squares   

Sprinkle Today With Kindness

 Good morning, it is time to share with you today's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC68. 
I am so excited to tell you that Cupcake Inspirations is going to start offering some Wonderful Calorie Free Sweets to go along with your Fat Free Cupcake Inspirations! This week is the first week of our Sponsored Challenges and I am Thrilled that Raindrop Echo Designs has agreed to Sweetening the Deal a little for everyone! One random participant will receive 4 Sentiments of their choice AND a custom Watermark and/or Signature Set!  As if all that wasn't Sweet enough...Raindrop Echo Designs is having a Sale.....25% off Everything thru the end of July!
I also used the sketch from Clean & Simple, FTL99.  I used Stampin Up on this card, I adore the black ric rac.  I added the tiny bling in the flourish down the side.  I curled the flower blooms with my stylus to give it some depth.  The cupckaes this week are so gorgeous, don't ya think?  I hope that you can play along with the cupcake sweeties this week....enjoy your day!
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Stamps:  Vintage Vogue(SU)
Paper:  Bazzil and Rose Red Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Rose Red(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Gemstones, SU Punch, Ric Rac, SU Corner Rounder, and 3D Foam Squares

Cleaning House-FOR SALE

FOR SALE
I am cleaning house and my creating area is a little cramped...I need to make room for more goodies...lol.  I have several Stampin Up sets for sale.  Most are in EUC(excellent used condition), there is some staining on some of the wood.  Case is included, I offer FREE shipping(first class or priority).  To see a photo email me here.  I accept Pay Pal only, you will have to email me your email addie.....I only ship in the USA...sorry for any inconvenience. 

UPDATE:

Close As A Memory (set of 4)  $7.00 SOLD

Heard From The Heart (set of 4) $7.00-one of these is not on the wood, it has to be used on an acrylic block SOLD

Graceful Words (set of 4) $7.00 SOLD

Unknown1 (set of 4) script words love, thank you, celebrate, friendship $7.00 SOLD

Unknown2 (set of 4) script words forever, smile, peace, hope $7.00 SOLD

Star Studded Season (set of 8) $10.00 SOLD

All Year Cheer I (set of 12, I only have 11) $10.00

All You Cheer II (set of 12) $10.00

All Year Cheer III (set of 12 one is not SU) $10.00

Hero Arts Stamp Design Block Tree $6.00 SOLD

Cornish Heritage Farms French Script Block Stamp Cling Mounted NIP(new in package) $10.00

Please let me know if you are interested or have questions.

Happy Day

Hi!  I hope your Tuesday was a good one after the long holiday weekend.  It will be Friday before you know it...lol.  I have a couple of challenge cards to share the first one if for the Unscripted Sketch #57.  I used the Ippity set What Matters Most and the sentiment is from SU Upsy Daisy.  I used October Afternoon designer papers.  I made the little block 1" square, teeny tiny and added four different pieces of designer paper and ran it through the sewing machine.  A little embossing, stitching, and added the sentiment.  Have a wonderful week! Enjoy.
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.Stamps:  What Matters Most(Ippity) and Upsy Daisy(SU)
Paper:  Mud Pie, Sea Salt(Bazzil), and Thrift Store(October Afternoon)
Ink:  Blue Bayou, Old Olive, Real Red, and Soft Sky(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

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This card is for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge, Act32 and for Keesh's Sketch Challenge #25......luv this sketch! 
This card is an all SU card, I do not make them very often.  I cut the flower using the flower fold die, then ran it through the SU embossing folder and added a little dazzling diamonds.  I stamped the sentiment onto Good morning Sunshine designer paper, it is from the Happy Harmony set.  i added some stitching, distressing, and these fabulous brads.  I hope your week is great....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Happy Harmony(SU)
Paper:  Regal Rose, Rose Red, White, Good Morning Sunshine,Pink Flamingo, and Raspberry Tart Designer Papers(SU)
Ink:  Rose Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, Distressing Tool, Flower Fold Die, SU Embossing Folder, SU Border Punch, SU Ribbon, SU Brads, Circle Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares