Simon Says Stamp Make Your Own Background

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Welcome to Wednesday and the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.....I luv Wednesdays....teeehehehe.

This weeks challenge is Make Your Own background, the Simon Says Stamp DT are using Gelatos....what fun!

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

I had so much fun with the Gelatos, this was my first time using them....they remind me of a big fat crayon. Be sure to check out this link to see the many different ways you can use Gelatos. I used embossing paste to create the fun design with the new Simon Says Stamp Dots and Lines Stencil...sooo cute. Then I added water to the Gelatos and painted it on in random spots. I want to try some other ways of using the Gelatos, they are lots of fun. I cannot wait to see what background you create...sparkle & shine!

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YOU ARE Wonderful

I had to play along with the last sketch from Unscripted Sketches...thank you so much ladies for bringing such wonderful sketches over the years! I also am playing along with Cards For A Cause OPTIONAL stripes challenge. If you have not joined us at SCS Cards For A Cause, stop by and check it out...Help Us, Help Others! I also played along with today's SCS CAS challenge, we are CASEing Harriet, she has an amazing style for CAS cards. I was inspired by her card here. I have used Clearly Besotted Stamps and Dies, you can click on the links below to see what goodies I have used.....sparkle & shine!

Cards For A Cause: stripes
Paper Crafting Journey: anything goes
Unscripted Sketches: sketch/#259
SCS Challenge: CAS277/case Harriet
Sister Act: anything goes

Thinking Of You

Good morning, I am sharing a sweet card using the Waltzingmouse Stamp Set called Funky Flowers, a favorite set of mine! I have used the Funky Flowers Die set to cut the flower, pure perfection. The sentiment is from the set Big Day Today, super CAS card but oh so fun! I popped the flower up on pop dots, a enamel dot for the center, and a few clear sequins to accent my card. I hope you are inspired to create....sparkle & shine!

Dynamic Duos: colors/DD100
Unscripted Sketches: sketch/#254

Cherish

I am sharing a fun CAS card for today's FS at SCS and I used the Unscripted Sketch; I flipped it so my collage could be on the bottom left. I have used the awesome Modern Mosaic die from MFT, I adore this cover up....it is gorgeous! I used a bloomer and a pink leaf from Maya Road....I adore all the pink! The sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp set is perfect. I hope I have inspired you to create...sparkle & shine!

SCS Cards For A Cause: twine, hemp, or cord

SCS Featured Stamper: Jenn/FS369

Unscripted Sketches: sketch/#245

You Make Me Happy

hi, i am sharing a card I created to play along with JUGS and Unscripted Sketches. I have been so busy that I have not even had time to create...sigh...I am off for a long Christmas break and I am looking forward to spending some time in my studio. I have used My Mind's Eye for this card, the paper collection is from last year; Lost & Found Ruby Collection. The ephemera pieces are from this years Lost & Found Record It Collection. I have some very exciting news to share, check out this post and the new Card Concept Challenge Blog that is starting in January...woohoo! Have a wonderful day...enjoy!

JUGS: colors/#220
Unscripted Sketches: sketch/#236

Happy Birthday

Hello me again, I have posted once today already...lol; to see that card scroll down one. I will be sharing lots of cards in the next couple of weeks, I need to make lots of cards to donate to my church and the Splitcoaststampers Dare To Get Dirty Challenges are staring on July 27, you do not want to miss the fun! Be sure to head over and start preparing for LOTS of great challenges daily for SEVEN days straight...woowhooo! This card is to add to the growing pile that will be donated to my church. Hope you have a fabulous weekend...enjoy!

Penny's Paper Crafty: use black/#136
Seize The Birthday: anything birthday
Unscripted Sketches: sketch/#219

I Thought Of You Today

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I am sharing another quick card I put together, I have been creating a lot this week.  I am trying to get me stock pile up a bit, I have sent lots and gave away lots of cards lately.  I just adore these colors from the Color Throwdown this week, just stunning!   The Unscripted sketch was fun too, I really like the outcome of my card.  I have lots of posts coming up over the next couple of days, check back often so that you don't miss anything!  Have a fun evening...enjoy!

Color Throwdown: colors/CTD228
Unscripted: sketch/#197

Love is Sweet

Hello friends, I put this quick little card together for Unscripted Sketches....it was sooooo easy  I reached for my fabulous Glitz products and it came together in no time at all.  I adore my Glitz goodies, they make it so easy for me to create and I am always happy with the outcome.  I hope you have a great evening, be sure to stop back by tomorrow for my Mojo Monday creation....enjoy!  

Stamps: None
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Happy Travels Designer Paper(Glitz)
Ink: None
Accessories:  Glitz Happy Travels Epoxy Words, Glitz Happy Travels Glitzers, Burlap String, Button, and Glue Dots

Challenges 4 Everybody: anything goes/#7
Inspire Me Fridays:  anything goes/#85
Unscripted Sketches:  sketch/#185

Christ The Savior

Good evening, I have another Christmas card to share, playing along with a couple of challenges.  I have used the new release Verve set, Peace on Earth.; you can get the entire release for a great sale price here!  I have used the gorgeous colors from The Color Throwdown, the bird image is stunning...thanks for a great color challenge!  I have added lace, distressing, seam binding, and those sweet pine cones.  I treated myself to some new goodies from this amazing Etsy Boutique.  I hope you have a wonderful evening, I have more creations throughout the weekend to share!  Be sure to stop back by....enjoy!

Stamps:  Peace on Earth(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft Card Stock, and Gathering Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Nesties, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Pine Cones  Tim Holtz Border Punch, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Fashionista Challenge: blue Christmas/#9 
The Color Throwdown:  colors/CTD218
Tuesday Alchemy:  anything goes/#40
Unscripted Sketches:  sketch/#184

Verve Anniversary Sneak Peek Day 7

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!
In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!
That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.
Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!

Stamps: Learning to Sail, Thatched Banner Plain Jane (Verve)
Paper: Very Vanilla(SU) and Bluebell Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Coffee Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: Ribbon Banner Die (A Cut Above by VERVE), Spellbinders Nesties Eighteen, Doily, Burlap Twine, Button, Distressing Tool, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Unscripted Sketch:  sketch/#172
 
Wednesday, 8/22
Featured Product: Learning to Sail, Flourished Trim Die

1. Julee 8. Andrea 2. Laurie S. 9. Charmaine 3. Maureen 10. Janelle 4. Teresa 11. Betty 5. Tosh 12. Christyne {Guest} 6. Amber 13. Laurie W. {Guest} 7. Amy 14. Jen S. {Guest}

Create a new card using Verve Stamps Post your card to your blog or gallery Include a link to the Verve store in your write up Link your card using the entry form HERE

One lucky participant from all the entries will win our ENTIRE new release of products! That's over $300 worth of stamps and dies! You may enter as many times as you like, but each entry must be a different card, in a separate post, and include a link to Verve. Only new cards posted August 16 through August 24, 2012 will be eligible. Deadline to link your cards is 5PM Eastern on Friday, August 24. The winner will be announced at our release party that night (you don't need to be present to win)!

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Be sure to enter my mess free glitter giveaway...all you need to do is leave a comment, there will be four winners.... definitely worth playing for!  Scroll down or click here.

Hello everyone, I am show casing a card I made just for fn...I wanted to play with the challenge from The Shabby Tea Room and the Unscripted sketch(I turned it...*grin*).  I also wanted to use some Glitz items that I have, the sweet background paper, the large gem and the sticker style letters, luv these!  I added a doliy, lace, distressing, and the seam binding with a gemstone center.  I hope you find time this Sunday afterennon to create something.....have fun and enjoy! 
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Shabby Tea Room:  inspiration photo/#118
Unscripted Sketches:  sketch/#163

Verve Sneak Peek April Release-Day 2

Good morning Verve fans and welcome to day two of the release.  I have used the new Cut Above Verve die called Ribbon Banner for my card today.  It is surely a CAS card for me, but I am really happy with how it turned out.  Be sure to visit each diva's blog and comment, each day one random winner will be chosen to win the stamps and dies that are peeked.  One person from Fridays comments will win the entire release and dies....woohoo...that is worth a comment!  Next on the hop is the amazingly talented Sankari, visit her and comment for your chance at winning!  The prize deadline is Monday April 16 at 6 PM Mountain Time, winners will be announced here on the Verve Blog Tuesday April 17. The stamps and dies will be available for purchase Friday morning.

Tosh Leyendekker

Teresa Kline:ME

Sankari Wegman

Maureen Plut

Laurie Schmidlin

Janelle Stollfus

Charmaine Ikach

Andrea Ewen

Amy Sheffer

Amber Hight

Paper Players:  colors
Unscripted:  sketch
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Stamps: Small Celebrations (Verve)
Paper: Very Vanilla(SU) and Lost & Found Breeze Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Old Olive(SU)
Accessories: A Cut Above Ribbon Banner Die by Verve, Burlap String, Janome Sewing Machine, Scor Pal, and Glue Dots

Our Daily Bread Designs-Sweet Honeycomb

Good morning peeps; this is my second post for the day, be sure to scroll down one to check out my Mojo sketch card for today.  This is new stamps from Our Daily Bread; I am so luvin this background stamp and the scripture verse.  Be sure to head over and check out all the new images and sentiments from the Our Daily Bread release!  I have really distressed this one up, I have used Tim Holtz stain on the sides to give the more weathered look.  The sketch is from Unscripted sketches and really works great with the honeycomb background stamp. I finished it off with seam binding and a button....hope you have a super Monday.  I will be counting the hours today, if all goes as I plan, I will not be going back to work until Jan. 3....yippee...enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Honeycomb Background and Little Things(Our Daily Bread Designs)
Paper:
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressed Ink), Walnut Stain(Tim Holtz), and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Orchard Harvest Tags and Accents, Nesties Labels Ten and Eleven, Seam Binding, Distressing Tool, Burlap String, Button, and 3D Foam Squares
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Unscripted Sketches:  sketch/#136 

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Our Daily Bread Designs Blessings To You

Hello friends,  I am sharing a card made with Our Daily Bread design new release stamps.  This set coordinates with the Spellbinders Ornament 2 Dies, it is called Ornaments 2 and has an adorable Christmas tree too.  These ornaments are so pretty, I have kept my card CAS and just added a few gemstones and some glass glitter on the edges of the main panel.  The sentiment reads "Blessings to you as you celebrate this sacred season!"  so fitting for the Christmas season.  I have played along with the Unscripted sketch challenge, I have not had time to join these ladies in awhile so it was fun to play along.  I am counting the days until Friday, the dh and I have next week off and have some shopping planned as well as some family time.  I hope you have a super week, head over to Our Daily Bread and check out the awesome scripture stamps they have....I am headed there myself to take a peek.  Have a wonderful week.....I am sharing a Christmas quote with you...enjoy! 
 Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won't make it 'white'.
Bing Crosby
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Stamps:  Ornaments 2(Our Daily Bread)
Paper:  Kraft, Real Red, Very Vanilla(SU) and My Minds' Eye Designer paper
Ink:  Real Red and Wild Wasabi(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Ornaments 2 Die, Embossing Folder, Gemstones, Peaking Shears, SU Crystal Effects, Glass Glitter, and 3D Foam Squares
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Christmas Stampin All Year:  never seen ink
Inspire Me Fridays:  anything goes/#32
Unscripted Sketch:  sketch/#132

Unscripted Sketch Card

I wanted to share a card I made for the Unscripted sketch challenge, I used black, marina mist, and river rock; this combo is lovely together!  The black really makes the blue pop.  I used the Verve set Psalm 46:1 and the SU embossing folder for the top embossed part.  The river rock designer paper is from the new SU neutrals designer paper pack.  Sorry for the super short post, I am creating and getting ready for the big sale I am having tomorrow with friends.  Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to check back I will have plenty of more posts this weekend....enjoy!

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

Red Ribbon Striped Flower

To see today's Mojo Monday card click here or scroll down one.  For this card I used today's TLC280, to make your own flower and the Unscripted Sketch #62.  I used the awesome flower that Jenni Ingerick has instructions for on her blog here, luv this flower!  I am off this week and need to get some creating and house cleaning done, in that order...lol...I hope you have a sun shiny week.  Enjoy!
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Data Dig:  Jenni Ingerick's Ribbon Flower Instructions
 
Stamps:  Petals & Stems(Verve)
Paper:  Blackbird(Bazzil), Red Riding Hood Ted, Very Vanilla(SU), and Jenni Bowlin Designer Paper
Ink:  Jet Black(Stazon)
Accessories:  Blossom Nesties, Circle Nesties, SU Red Striped Ribbon, PTI Button, Embossing Folder, Ric Rac Ribbon, SU Linen Thread, Needle, Glue, and 3D Foam Squares