SFYTT & Verve

Good morning, Verve has paired up with SFYTT this month, so Jen has asked the divas to play along.  This is my card using Jen's sketch.  I have used the Verve set Glad Tidings,  which happens to be on sale...check it out!  I hope you join us and play along with Jen's sketch.  Have a great day...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Glad Tidings(Verve)
Paper: Black, White(PTI) and  Christmas Deisgner Paper(Teresa Collins)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Black Soot(Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  A Cut Above Sweet Scalloped Die by Verve, SU Seam Binding, Gemstone, Burlap String,
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Cupcake Craftroom:  sweet Christmas
Pink Gem:  cold and frosty
SFYTT:  Nov. sketch 

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Birthday Wishes

 Happy weekend, I have had a busy one....shopping yesterday, motorcycle riding today, and tomorrow will be busy as well...church and another motorcycle ride.....all fun stuff though!  I am sharing a card I made for the SFYYT, Patties Creations; girlie challenge, and I also used the colors from Color Q.  Although they did not turn out as purple as I intended.  The MME polka dotted paper does look like rich razzleberry but after I tied the ribbon and added the flower not so much.  I have used a sweet pre printed tag and added a birthday sentiment from Verve.  I hope you have a had a great weekend and was doing something that you have fun doing..enjoy!
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Stamps:  Making A Statement(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and MME Lost & Found Two Designer Paper
Ink:  Purely Pomegranate(SU)
Accessories:  Crinkled Ribbon, Prima Flower, Buttons, Burlap String, Janome, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares 
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Patties Creations:  girlie things
SFYTT: sketch

Stampin Sisters In Christ-Music Theme

Happy Sunday friends, I am sharing my card for this weeks Stampin Sisters In Christ.  The scripture this week is Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.  To read this weeks devotional head over to SSIC.  The challenge is for you to use music in some form; sheet music, music notes, instruments, or singing.  I have used sheet music paper, I adore sheet music paper...I cannot sing, but I luv to sing praise in church!  I have used the new stamp set from Verve called Making A Statement...this is one of my favorite sets this month!  be sure to head over to Verve and get your Anniversary sets....they are fabby!  We have had a huge rain storm the last several hours that has moved through, we so desperately need rain.  I hope your day is fully blessed, be encouraged and share a song of praise with someone in need....enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Making A Statement(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and October Afternoon Designer Paper
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler(SU)
Accessories:  Curvy Bookplate A Cut Above by Verve, SU Butterfly Die, Burlap String, Gemstones, Janome, Lace Trim, Distressing Tool, Cardboard, and 3D Foam Squares
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Friday MashUP:  butterfly and bling/FM19
SFYTT:  sketch
Stampin Sisters In Christ:  music theme

Stampers Dream-Happy Birthday To You

Hello friends....it has been a long time....I am back from CHA and have pictures to share, but they will not be for another day or two.  I caught the nastiest bug I have ever had in my whole life.....I am not one to get sick much or stay sick, but I have been down for the count since Wednesday.  I feel like I lost three days of my life...lol......I sure hope none of the gals that where at CHA get what I had.  I am feeling a little better but still not back to myself.  I was able to pull myself together long enough to make a card using the new JutsRite set; Birthday Celebration.   I got to meet the lovely Michelle Rodger at CHA and she is back and has added some new stuff to the Stampers Dream Store, this JustRite set is one of the new things she added.  I stamped the flower like image and cut it out, luv how it looks like a flower, don't you?  I colored it with copics and added my favorite glass glitter to the edges....such a sweet look.  The sentiment reads "Happy Birthday To You".  I finished my card with ric rac trim, bakers twine, and stick pins from Jenni Bowlin.  The papers are from Basicgrey collection called Marjoliane....so soft and pretty!  I used Jen's SFYTT and I played along with the gals from The EtsyInspired Challenge, I used the cute headband as my inspiration.
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Stamps:  Birthday Celebration(JustRite)
Paper:  Soft Sky, White(SU), and Marjoliane Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Blue Bayou(SU) and Copics
Accessories:  Distressing Tool, Bakers Twine, Ric Rac Trim, Jenni Bowlin Stick Pins, Glass Glitter, SU Circle Punches,

Smile Tag

Hello peeps, it has been another long week at work for me.....my weeks off have not been working out like I planned....lol.  These are weeks over and above my vacation weeks I have been trying to get off, so it is not guaranteed.  My turn will come..*grin*.  I am sharing with you tonight this weeks Curtain Call Color Challenge, this combo is soooo yummy.  Now I know at first glance you may be going eeekkkkk...I did, it is ok...lol.  They really did come together nicely.  I made a tag using Jen's SFYTT, Jen's sample is a tag, so I gave it a go too.....making tags are a favorite creation of mine.  I also used stamps that you can get at Stampers' Dream.  They are from Hero Arts, Just Find Me and Darcie's.    

Be sure to check out the Curtain Call DT's creations.....
Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments
Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper
Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes
Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs
Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio
Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper
Piali Biswas at Touch of Creation
Silke Ledlow at My Life
Teresa Kline:ME at Enjoy the VA Sunshine
and November Guest Designer, Marlene Peters at Hands On.
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Stamps:  Just Find Me(Hero Arts) and Darcie's
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Early Espresso, Real Red, and Tangerine Tango(SU)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Crop-a-Dile, SU Jumbo Eyelets, Gemstones, Stickles, SU Circle Punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Ric Rac Ribbon, May Arts Natural Burlap String, Nesties Labels Eleven, and 3D Foam Sqaures

Verve Sneak Peek-Jolly Holiday

Good morning peeps, it is Day 3 of the Verve peeks, I am spotlighting the set Merry Wishes and Vintage Oval Frame.  I used the berries in this set to stamp onto the frame and added the "Joy" sentiment.  I used the fabulous sketch from Jen d' blog.  be sure to check it out and play along.  Next on the stop is the super talented Sankari, be sure to show her and all the divas some luv...each day Julee will be giving away the set being peeked to one random commenter!  The cut-off for the comments is Friday at 7 pm Eastern.  Winners will be announced at the Release Party Friday night!



1. Charmaine
2. Michelle
3. Lynda 
4. Jackie
5. Laurie
6. Mercy 
7. Amy
8. Teresa: ME
9. Sankari
10. Tosh
11. Susan
12. Amber 
13. Andrea
14. Julee
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Stamps: Merry Wishes and Vintage Oval Frame(Verve)
Paper: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, and Jolly Holiday Designer Paper(SU)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories: SU Ribbon, Janome, Distressing Tool, Gemstone, Stickles, and 3D Foam Squares

Believing The Best

There has been lots going on here the last couple of days, I do not want you to miss anything.  So if you are looking for my Verve stamp giveaway click here, if you would like bid on one of my cards and help the Susan G. Koman foundation click here!
 

 
I am sharing two cards today, they are both scripture cards using Verve stamps.  I am believing these scriptures today as my dh and I head back to the hospital.  Most of you know my dh had open heart surgery back in March and we have been battling a few minor things since the operation.  It has left him with no energy and feeling a little hopeless.  Well, today we go and that are going to get his heart back in rhythm, we are praying for the correct beat and for it to stay in beat....please pray that with me.  Thank you so much!
The top card is using Jen's SFYTT from a week ago and the dirty dozen challenge of trendy.  The bottom card is using the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge.  Check these challenges out and play along!  Have a super day and thank you again for your prayers!  Enjoy. 

Challenge Cards

I have two more cards to share today, I have a big request for cards at the moment.  I used Taylor's Sketch, TESC115, Sketch Girl, SG15, and Jen's SFYTT.
There is my new favorite stamp again that Ippity flower, I luv it.  The sentiment is Verve.  The bottom card is all Verve.  
Another short post, I am on a card making marathon..lol.  Enjoy!

Stamps:  Enjoy(Verve)  and Now & Always(Ippity) 
Paper:  Kraft, Blue Buyou, Vanilla(SU) and Thrift Store Designer Paper(October Afternoon) 
Ink:  Blue Buyou(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, PTI Button, Linen Thread, SU Circle Punches, Embossing Folder, Sponging, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares


Stamps:  Serenity(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Craft Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, PTI Button, Linen Thread, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Bloom

Well, the gals from The Color Throwdown kept me around for another week, after my very late post last week I was sweating bullets.....lol.  I have to tell you, I adore these colors, they are this weeks CTD88.  I can see a super fun card or something more elegant.  Be sure to head over to CTDBlog and check out the fabulous creations from the DT over there!  I used the Verve set Budding Blossoms  and a sentiment from Floral Symphony.  The gray and white designer paper is SEI Madaline.  I used Jen's Sketch For You To Try, SFYTT.  I can't wait to see what you do with these colors!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Verve Budding Blossoms and Floral Symphony
Paper:  Bazzil Avalanche, SU Basic Grey, Tangerine Tango, So Safron, and SEI Madaline Designer Paper
Ink:  SU Basic Grey, Tangerine Tango, and So Safron
Accessories: Scalloped Circle Nesties, Ribbon, PTI Buttons, PTI Linen Threa, KaiserCraft Gemstones, and Glue Dots

Love Notes

I created these little cards for today's FS155, Karen. Her gallery is amazing, if you have not seen her work you should check it out. I only hope I have done her beauty here justice. I am reaching for the stamp set Love's Flower from Verve every time I go to stamp, it is so sweet. These little flowers make my heart pitter patter...lol. I colored, cut them out, added pearls, and SU dazzling diamonds. They are so cute, I also used the new SU Sending Love designer paper. This is also for the Crazy 4 Challenge, C4C21; to use pink. I hope you have a wonderful evening!
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Stamp: Verve Love's Flower and Accent Notes
Paper: Bazzil and SU Sending Love Designer Paper
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa and Copics
Accessories: Janome, Ribbon, Pearls, Nesting Labels, SU Dazzling Diamonds, SU Border Punch, and Glue Dots

Goodie Boxes

I made this for today's IC212, I chose this diaper bag here. I really don't need any other gifts but I adore these little boxes so much I wanted to give a few more to friends I haven't exchange gifts with yet. I used Jen's SFYTT for the top of this box. I used my new Waltzing Mouse Labels 4 Nesting Stamps, these are wonderful. They fit perfectly with the Nesties Labels 4. The sentiment is Verve Snow Wonderful. I added a little stitching and a button and twine.

Instructions for the boxes are here.
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Stamps: Verve Snow Wonderful and Waltzing Mouse Labels 4 Nesting Stamps
Paper: Bazzil and The Paper Loft Winter Wonderland Collection
Ink: Stazon Timber Brown and SU Mellow Moss
Accessories: Janome, Ribbon, Button, Twine, Nesting Labels 4 and Glue Dots

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I created this using Mercy's Tuesday Sketch, MTSC53. I also used the Waltzing Mouse Labels 4 Nesting Stamps to frame the Verve Christmas In The Air sentiment. I added a few glittered snowflakes and some stitching. I used Basicgrey Eskimo Kisses Dp. I really like the nestie frames that these Waltzing stamps give to the shape. I hope you had a blessed Christmas and enjoy your time with family!

Instructions for the boxes are here
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Stamps: Verve Christmas In The Air and Waltzing Mouse Labels 4 Nesting Stamps
Paper: Bazzil and Basicgrey Eskimo Kisses Designer Paper
Ink: SU Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Janome, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, SU Dazzling Diamonds, Button, Twine, SU Ribbon, Nesties Labels 4, and Glue Dots

Winter Song Christmas

I have created this gift box full of cards and used four different sketches to complete it. The first sketch is Jen's Sketch For You To Try, SFYTT. I used the SU wide Baja Breeze ribbon and the Verve Christmas In The Air set. The second one is Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch SSSC44. I used the SU top die instead of a circle, I added polished embellies, sponging and distressing. the third sketch is for Taylor's Sketch TESC91. I used only designer paper, some stitching and a punched snowflake covered with glitter. The sentiment you can't see is "Merry Christmas". The final sketch is for The Pink Elephant Challenge, TPE41. It is the little circle card, I used the Verve set Blessed Christmas. All card stock is Prism and the designer paper is SEI Winter Song. This is a gift that I am donating to a friend, for an upcoming action. I hope you have a wonderful day and be sure to make the most of family moments, enjoy!
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Stamps: Verve Christmas In The Air, Blessed Christmas, and Ornamental Christmas

Paper: Prism and SEI Winter Song Designer Paper

Ink: SU Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Janome, Nesties, Ribbon, Snowflakes Punches, Glitter, Silver Beads, Polished Embellies, Fibers, Card Box, Curly Label Punch, Jolee's Snowflakes, and Glue Dots

Chocolate Regal Kiss

Todays color challenge is chocolate chip, pink passion, and kiwi kiss; I do not have the BB they are a little to wild for me, I used regal rose instead. Go here to see the challenge and all the other SCS creations CC208. I used an old set from SU called Nature's Secrets, I luv this set. I stamped it in chocolate chip and then took my regal rose marker and went around the petals, same thing with the stem using copic color YG03. I used SU dp's, added kiwi kiss ribbon, and a few regal rose brads. They are really not regal rose, but they match perfectly; sad part is I don't know where I got them. This is also Jen's SFYTT this past Saturday. Enjoy your day! A BIG thank you to everyone who visits my blog, I am thrilled that you stop by.....I luv to inspire you!

Flyin By To Say HI

I created this card for the SNSS DT Challenge #14-Color Me Green, the colors are glorious green, green galore, and gold. I do have these colors so I used wild wasabi, certainly celery, and more mustard. I used this fabulous set from SNSS called Pond Pals , this adorable set has the cutest pond pals, a duck, froggie, turtle, and a dragonfly. I colored the cat tails and cut the smaller one out and popped it up to give depth. I colored the dragonfly and popped it up also. The sentiment is stamped and cut out with the SU curly label punch, I added the mustard brads and In The Loop ribbon. This is also Jen's SFYTT , great sketch btw. I hope you enjoy hump day and my Pond Pal creations card.