Verve Project Parade

I am only sharing a little peek of my project today, to see the entire project and all the Verve stamps I used head over to the Verve Blog.  Be sure to leave some luv on all the divas creations, you have the chance of winning FREE Verve!  Also be sure to submit your Verve creation as well, for your chance at a guest diva spot...woohoo..now that is worth playing for, don't ya think?  Enjoy.

Verve Project Parade, Etsy Shop, and Blog Feature

I am sharing today part of my Verve project.  You will want to stop by the Verve Blog and leave a comment, you could win free Verve.  To read all about my project and see the matching notebook head over to the Verve Blog.
Also, if you haven't visited my Etsy shop, Paperie Blooms in awhile, check it out too.  I am being featured by the sweet Sharrie on her blog today....Chelseaberry Patch...thanks so much Sharrie! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, I will be having a giveaway on my blog on Monday, be sure to check back, there will be two ways to win...woohoo! Enjoy.

Verve Project Parade-Hero's

I am so excited to share with you today's cards....Verve's Project Parade is going on and you still have time to get you "Hero" themed project in for your chance to win.  The deadline for getting your project in is July 30, you can load your project on this Verve post.  To see my completed project(there are six cards) and to read all about it, head over to the Verve Blog.  I chose to make cards for the men and woman serving in our military, Operation Write Home is a great way to help.  They are wanting some help with a half/half project, you can read about that here.  There are some guidelines, it is super important that you take the time to read them in your effort to help.  You can read all about it here.  NO glitter is a huge guideline, you can read about that here.  The cards must be marked Operation Write Home on the back, I made labels on my computer.  Only A2 sized cards and the tuck of the envelopes are also important, you can read about that here and watch the video.  These ladies put forth a huge effort to stay organized and keep it uniform, lets help them help the men and woman in the service....true hero's!  I used a sketch from the dirty girl challenges for the card on the right.  
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Stamps:  Verve
Paper:  Carolyn Gavin's Designer Paper(K & Company)
Ink:  SU
Accessories:  Yarn, Crocheted Flowers, Janome, Pearls, Nesties, and 3 D Foam Squares

COOL Fan

I wanted to share my project for the Verve Project Parade, the theme is Sizzlin Summer Fun. I made a hand fan/church fan, which was my dh's idea.  He is so very creative and really does enjoy my creating and helping me(ideas and praise).....I luv that!  I used a Lowe's paint stick for the handle, painted it and sanded it a little.  I used the Verve flowers from the set One Person.  The COOL sentiment is from the set Happy Days.  This would be perfect to take to ball games(cow bell attached....lol), lawn parties, and cook outs.  I hope that you will make a project for the Verve Project Parade, you could win FREE Verve.  Make something and upload to this post.   Also, don't forget to leave a comment on each of the divas projects for another chance at winning.  You can see a close and the back of the fan here.  Enjoy your weekend!

Verve Project Parade-Day 6

This is my project for the Verve project parade, the them is "Flowers".  I have been wanting to make one of these paper wallets, the tutorial is from SCS.  Of course I had girly in mind, but wow it really turned out girly with lots of bling.  If you have not tried one of these you should, it was super easy to make.  I used the very beautiful and elegant flower from the Easter Joy set.
I heat embossed the flowers, cut them out, and added a clear gemstone to the centers.  To see the inside head over to the Verve Blog and be sure to leave a comment on the Verve Blog, you could win FREE Verve!  The inside shows the sides and the color of pink Bazzil card stock I started with.  Once you add a tiny bit of sponging, the versamark, and embossing powder; it did change the color of the paper to a darker pink.
I made a card to match using this weeks mojo sketch, you can see the sketch and all the mojo makers creations at the The Mojo Monday Blog,  the sentiment is from the Beautiful You set.
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Stamps:  Verve Easter Joy and Beautiful You
Paper:  Bazzil Piglet and My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary
Ink:  SU Craft White, Cameo Coral, and Copics
Accessories:  Janome, Heat Embossing Tool, Judkins Embossing Powder, Gemstone Flourish, Making Memories Gemstone Frame, Ribbon, and Scor Tape

Verve Project Parade-Day 2

Hello, I am bringing to you today, Day 2 of the Verve Project Parade. Our them is tags, tins, and treats. I luv all three. I wanted my project to be girly and fun, I had ideas as soon as Julee told us the theme. I chose to use a tea tin to embellish you can get yours here. I used the new Verve stamps Accent Notes, Celebrating You, and Hearts Desire. You can get all the details and more photos here.

As with all of the Verve project parades there are prizes you can read all about that over at the Verve Blog. I hope you are inspired and I can't wait to see what you come up with. Please be sure to check the Verve Blog every day for a new project, the divas will be bringing something new until Feb. 14 and you don't want to miss it! Enjoy.
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Stamps: Verve Accent Notes, Celebrating You, and Hearts Desire
Paper: Bazzil Berry Blush and Prism Blush Red Dark
Ink: SU Pretty In Pink and Riding Hood Red
Accessories: SU Punch, Glitter Chipboard heart, Fibers, Ribbon, Tag Nesties, Buttons, Linen Thread, Gemstones, Scor Pal, Glue Dots, and Scor Tape

Home For The Holidays-Verve Project Parade

I am excited to share with you my project for the Verve Project Parade, the theme is Home For The Holidays. We are trying to keep our gifts under $10, I bought this hanging frame from Michael's for $7.99. It is beautiful and of excellent quality, that means a lot to me. I used the SEI Winter Song designer paper, I paper pieced the tree using the Verve set Christmas In The Air. I stamped the snowflakes, cut them out, and added Martha Stewart glitter and adhered to the outside of the frame. I made a matching card, because I adore the colors and I enjoy making cards. As with all the challenges and releases there are prizes; you still have time to get yours in. Make your very own Home For The Holidays project and upload it to the Verve Blog by Thursday November 26 and you could win some new Verve! Be sure to head over to the Verve Blog and check out the other divas creations, your chances of winning are better if you comment on our projects. Enjoy your creating time!

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Stamps: Verve Christmas In The Air and Blessed Christmas

Paper: Black Prismatic, Blue Yonder(Prism), and SEI Winter Song

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: SU Scalloped Border Punch, SU Dazzling Diamonds, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embossing Powder, Silver Beads, Ribbon, SU Curly Punch, and Glue Dots

Verve Project Parade/Encouraging Words Day 5

I am thrilled to be bringing to you the fifth day of the Verve Project Parade/Encouraging Words. Julee has the best stamps for encouragement, you can check out all the great stamps at Verve Stamps. This set will be going to my very special friend, Kim*waving*; I hope that you are encouraged and know that you are very special to me!

I found the small easel at the dollar store, it is perfect for displaying these little 4 x 4 cards. I made seven of them one for each day of the week. I made the 4 x 4 box to put them in also. I used My Mind's Eye 29th Street Collection DP, lots of bling, a red rich ribbon, SU ribbon, buttons, and scoring. You should head over to the Verve Blog to see all of the diva's project there are some awesome ideas!

To make the box I used the 3 x 3 box instructions from SCS here and changed the measurements to suit a 4 x 4 box. They came from Verve's very own diva Laurie. I hope you decide to play along, I really enjoy looking at every one's creations. You can see my new release creations from Verve here.

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Stamps: Verve Happiness Found, 1 Chronicles 16:34, 1 Peter 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 11:28, Miracles Blossom, Philippians 4:1, Psalm 121:1-2

Paper: Prism Red Blush dark, Intense Teal Light, My Mind's Eye 29th Street Market DP

Ink: SU Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Scor Pal, Red Rich Ribbon, SU Baja Breeze Ribbon, Buttons, Bling, Twine, SU Tag Die, Nesties, SU Border Punch, Scor Tape, and Glue Dots

Happiness for Hostesses Verve Project Parade

Good morning gals, I have brought to you today my project for the Happiness for Hostesses project parade. You can see all the other divas projects over at the Verve Stamps Blog. For my project I used a tin that was in my stash, covered it with Basicgrey Blush dp, distressed it up and added a little sponging. I filled it with coffee beans, it isn't nothing better than fresh ground coffee, add friends and you have a lasting moment in your memory. I am all about the time together. I ran the card through the Cuttlebug using the embossing folder from SU called Final Press. This texture is soooo yummy, it is very crisp and beautiful. I used the Mega Curved Nesties on both the tin and the card. I used the Plain Jane Romans 12:13 on the card and Delightful & Delicious on the tin. I hope you can join us for the Happiness for Hostesses project, be sure to upload your creation to the Verve Stamps Blog at this post by 8:00 PM Mountain Time on September 12 using Mr Linky. Be sure to ahead over to Verve and see my entire project. Have an enjoyable day!

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Stamps: Verve Delightful & Delicious and Plain Jane Romans 12:13

Paper: Prism Burned, Birchtone Light, and Basicgrey Blush

Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Ribbon, Tag Nesties, Kaiser Craft Pearls, Distressing Tool, Sponging, Mega Curved Nesties, Button, Tacky Tape, and Glue Dots

Verve Project Parade-Divine Details

This is for the Verve Project Parade and for Karen's Sweet Sunday sketch challenge from last week.. You can learn about the Verve Project Parade here. You can learn more about the sketch challenge here. I used sewing, sponging, and made a tag. I am a sketch girl and almost always start with a sketch and then I am drawn to color, dp, or ribbon that I want to use. Sometimes I use embellishments as a starting point, but if I do it is because I want to use a particular color. I also like depth and try to use images that can be cut out and/or popped up. I used the wide striped ribbon from last Winter's SU cattie for this card. I also used colors from our wedding, I wanted to load this to the LSC from yesterday but I was missing some of the requirments so I cannot load it. Part of the challenge yesterday was to use high school colors or wedding colors. I used our wedding colors, I wore a ivory dress and carried red roses and dh wore a black suit with a ivory shirt and red tie. I added one of my favorite photos from our wedding for you to see, my dh has since cut his hair if you are wondering. Enjoy!

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Verve: Plain Jane Proverbs 3:5 and Thankful Blossoms

Paper: Prism

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black and Tim Holtz Distressed Brick Red Ink

Accessories: Janome Sewing Machine, SU Build-a-Brad, Kaiser Craft Pearls, Glitter Pen, SU Wide Ribbon, SU Crystal Effects, and Glue Dots

Verve Project Parade-It' A Girl Thing

Good morning everyone, it is Wednesday and we are half through the work week. I am thrilled to bring you my project for the last day of the Verve Project Parade , you can see all of my project here. The theme for the Verve project is "It's A Girl Thing", be sure to check out all the divas fabulous creations.

I have chose my Mother to honor, she has taught me so much and for that I am grateful. She started encouraging me as a young girl to write notes of care and thank you notes. I was collecting the pretty boxes full of stationary made by the gold crown company when I was very young. I would send notes to my friends, always send thank you notes after birthdays and holidays, and greetings cards to relatives as I got older.

I have always been attracted to boxes, tins and keepsake holders; which brings me to my keepsake box full of handmade cards. These boxes are totally awesome, I got them from Taylored Expessions. I used my Verve set Because of You and several of the Plain Jane sets to embellish the box and create my cards. I used this beautiful dp from My Minds Eye called French Flea Market, a checkered brown ribbon and the gorgeous chocolate pearls from Kaiser. I hope you like my girly keepsake box, it was fun to create and reminisce about the past things Mom has taught me.

You still have one more day to play along with us. Just make a project or card that fits your style and celebrates a woman in your life. It can be any woman ... mom, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, teacher - you get the idea! Just add your project link to the Mr. Linky form here before 8PM Mountain on Thursday, May 14th. Two random participants will be chosen and win $25 gift certificates to the Verve Store. Have fun and good luck! Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by!

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Stamps: Verve Because Of You and Verve Plain Janes

Paper: SU baja breeze, bazzil, and My Minds Eye French Flea Market

Ink: Momento Chocolate and copics BG11 and BG72

Accessories: Janome sewing machine, circle and scalloped nesties, Kaiser chcoalte pearls, brown checkered ribbon, tacky tape, sponging, SU oval and scalloped oval punches, scissors, and glue dots