I'll make you happy, baby, just wait and see...for every kiss you give me, I'll give you three...

Hey y'all! How are things out there in your world? We are doing great here...just blowin' and goin'! I am in the middle of re-organizing my craft room, trying to make some sort of order of the chaos, so I haven't been creating much...but I decided to reward myself with a little play time. I mixed some old and new Verve together, combined it with this week's Mojo Monday sketch...and here's what I came up with:


I started with my Melon panel and stamped the hearts background in Melon ink. After I sponged the edges with Melon and Espresso ink, I added glitter to a few random heart centers. I tied the white ribbon around, then adhered to the Kraft panel. I always try to find an excuse to use these pretty crystals, so I added those, then popped the glittered heart up on top. The banner was scored and folded on each end to make it a little shorter, then I adhered it to the heart. Here's a closer look at some of the details:


I have a few more things to tell you before I run off...

1. Check out the new challenge, the Diva Dare, going on right now on the Verve Blog. You could win free stamps!
2. The January Stamp Collection is on sale until 1/31...lots of stampy goodness!
3. Lots more love & family stamps on sale for 15% off...find them HERE.

Hopefully I'll have some more play time soon...see you then!

Ingredients:
Stamps: Love Notes, Hearts on Fire, Hundred Hearts
Paper: Melon Mambo, Kraft, & White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Accessories: Jotted Heart Die, Sponges, White Taffeta Ribbon, Prima Say it in Crystals, Glue Pen, Glamour Dust Glitter, Dimensionals, Scor-Pal, Banner Die (PTI)

If it's love flowing freely, I'm ready...If the waters can redeem me, I'm ready...I'm ready to let the rivers wash over me...

Happy Wednesday, y'all! Ok, has it really been a week since I posted last? EEK! We are still doing the football thing, and here are a few pictures of what we've been up to.



Doesn't that look like fun? I'll be glad when it cools off a little, but I enjoy going to the games and watching them play their little hearts out. It has been so good for them.

Speaking of good...I was really inspired by this week's Mojo Monday sketch, so I stayed up a little later than I should have last night to play. I had to unpack some new goodies first (just because I haven't been crafting doesn't mean I stopped collecting! *wink*)...and before I start let me say something. I'm climbing on my soapbox, but it's my own personal soapbox. Feel free to skip to the pictures if you wish, I won't be mad.

When my friend Julie posted a link to this article on Facebook, it really struck a chord with me. This part in particular got my attention:
It is expected that creative professionals in the industry will submit to magazines, post in online galleries, blog about projects/products, and stream several daily bits of clever inspiration via Facebook and Twitter.  If you teach, you also have to be working in the background thinking about your next class or your next big project. Quite honestly – it can be exhausting.
Not only did I identify with that statement, but I came to the realization as I read it that I'm not the only one who feels this way. I know, I know, I've heard people talk about it, and I know people who have gone through it. But when you get into the thick of it, you just think there's something wrong with you. I know I did, anyway. Nothing kills your mojo faster.

In addition, I have been feeling the need to limit my resources. I haven't submitted for publication in over a year, but I felt the need to only purchase consumables from companies that could be found in retail locations or companies that don't have a history of retiring things. I didn't want to buy any stamps from any companies that didn't have an Angel Policy, in case I decided to sell my cards. And stamps that come from a company that doesn't compensate in some way for publication? Forget it. Don't get me wrong, for the most part I liked the stuff I acquired, but sometimes I was settling for a second or third favorite because the stuff I really liked was "off limits."

But then something strange happened. I started missing my "old stuff." The stuff that I used to love when I started this creative adventure four years ago, and the stuff I had been keeping myself from using. Then one night, I began thinking to myself...this is my thing. Just for me, just for fun. That doesn't mean I don't love doing design work or teaching. But the fun had gone away.

So I took a step back to examine what needed to change. I started cleaning and organizing (big emphasis on STARTED) my craft room. And I splurged on some things I had been waiting to buy. And I made the decision to go back to the beginning and become an equal opportunity consumer once again. I have literature organizers on the way to store my cardstock in all its beautifully diverse glory, and I purchased an old cassette tape holder on eBay to hold my ink pads. It will take a long while, people, so don't get all excited just yet. But I'm revamping my space. It's time for it to become a creative space and not a "work" space. And based on last night's experiment, I think I'll get more "work" done that way.

Ok, yes, I'm done now...on to the fun stuff!! I made a card...YES! I know!! *wink*



Ok, so after writing all that stuff, I'm too pooped to write instructions for this one. I'll come back and add them later, how's that? In the meantime, I'll list the ingredients at the bottom of this post.

Here's a closer look:



One more thing...is this too girly of a card to send to a man? The intention starting out was for it to go to a friend of mine, but then I did the pink and now I'm not so sure...be honest.

Have a fabulous day!


Ingredients
Stamps: Kind Words, Fabulous You (Verve)
Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: Early Espresso, Kraft, White, October Afternoon
Accessories: Copper Brads, Circle Punches, Jumbo Sponge Daubers, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, EK Success Border Punch

You can't always get what you want...and if you try sometime you find...you get what you need...

Hey peeps, what's up? Thanks for all the sweet comments today...I'm so glad to be back! I have missed my creative time sooo much. And y'all too! Anyway, I snuck off to my craft room today while the boys were playing outside and decided to play along with this week's Mojo Monday challenge. I have had November's Verve release since, well, November and thought it was about time they got some love. It turned out that the circle from Thankful Accents was just perfect for the sketch, which was created by my fabulous fellow diva, Teresa Kline. I had so much fun with it!


Fun, huh? I started by stamping the gorgeous circle image in Versamagic Jumbo Java ink on PTI's Vintage Cream cardstock. Then I pulled out my birthday present...my very own Copic Airbrush Compressor!! I was soooo excited about it, especially after Sally Lynn taught me how to use it at the San Antonio Copic Certification last month. I still need some practice (ok, well a lot), but I thought I did pretty good. Here are the markers I used on the circle:


Before I cut the circle out, I airbrushed with BG72 from the outside of the circle, working my way in. After doing 3 "practice" circles, I ended up with this one, which was acceptable. Then I added some BG18 around the edges for some depth. I cut out the circle, then matted it with a PTI Dark Chocolate scalloped circle punched with my Marvy Giga punch.

The base layer is this fabulous paper I have been after since I saw these cards on Melissa Phillips' blog. She was sweet enough to email me back and tell me that it is the Ruche line from Worldwin Papers...is it not gorgeous? Anyway, I found it at Stamp Antonio while shopping with Laura on a lunch break from Certification. I think I may have to order more!! So I (painfully) cut a piece and sponged the edges with Close to Cocoa ink, and matted it onto my Dark Chocolate card base. Then I added some Basic Grey patterned paper (from the Figgy Pudding line, maybe?) and a strip of Dark Chocolate punched with the Martha Stewart Doily Lace edger punch.

My finishing touch was the ribbon...yummy crinkled stuff I've had forever, I think it's May Arts. I was inspired by the ribbon on Heather's card today, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Fun, I think!

Anywho, that's about it...I'm off to bed, but I'll catch you guys soon!

Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea...Joy to you and me...

Hi there, y'all! Happy Sunday! We're just hanging out today, in fact, I just noticed that my boys went outside, leaving me to watch Sponge Bob, which I have been doing for the last 20 minutes or so, and laughing at the jokes. Dude, what is up with that? The show is very funny, but mostly I'm just too lazy to get up and find the remote. *wink*

Anywho, I did a little stamping the other night and have a Verve card to show you. Julee inspired me the other day to pull out some "vintage" Verve stamps, seeing that we're celebrating 2 years this month, so I decided to do the same. See what you think.

I chose this week's Mojo Monday sketch to start with, and pulled out some Fancy Pants paper from their Arctic Chill Collection from last year. LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors in this, and I'm so glad I bought extra to hoard! I knew I wanted to use Winter Wonder (the Remixed clear version, although I still have the rubber one)...I love this set. And I'm still in love with that scripty font, Julee, so don't think I have moved on.

I wanted my circle to be a little bigger than the ones in the set, so I pulled out the circle image from Just for You and stamped it in Taken with Teal on white cardstock. I stamped the circle again on a post-it-note, and cut out the inside to create a mask. Then I stamped different snowflakes from Winter Wonder in Marigold Morning and Purely Pomegranate, stamping off each one first, then stamping the lighter image onto my white cardstock. Then I stamped the Joy to the World in Versafine Onyx Black inside the circle. I decided to cut out the inside circle, so I used my Nestabilities, cut it out, then popped it up over the outside circle, stamped in Versafine Black. That one was cut by hand, cause I kinda messed up with the Nesties. *wink*

The rest is pretty simple! I cut a square of Taken with Teal cardstock, matted it with black, and stitched it to the striped paper. The striped paper was matted with black and stitched to the white card base layer, which I wanted to keep plain and simple. After matting that with black, I tied a pretty little bow with some May Arts satin ribbon from my stash. I'll probably go back and add some sparkle, but I really love this...it's sooo my colors!

Anywho, just thought I'd share this with you. I am so blessed to celebrate my 2nd year with Verve and Julee...I never thought when I began this hobby that I'd find such a loyal, sweet, and encouraging friend, and I'm so lucky to be on this journey with her. Happy Anni-Verve-sary, Julee, and thanks for letting me tag along for the ride!

Oh, and don't forget...Sneak Peeks start Tuesday on the Verve Blog...you're gonna love 'em!! And you might want to keep an eye on the Verve Forum this week...just sayin'...*wink*

Lately I have desperately pondered, spent my nights awake and I wonder...

Good morning, y'all! What's everybody up to today? I am sittin' here trying to keep my eyes open...stayed up a little too late last night. It's all Faith's fault for posting the Color Challenge early...I had to go stamp! I also used this week's Mojo Monday sketch, which reduced the amount of time I spent hemming and hawing. *grin*


When I saw Faith's colors, I was excited...I usually use more than three colors on a card anyway, so four was no problem! I started with a base layer of Apricot Appeal cardstock and stamped it with the large background image from Artful Elegance in Versamagic Sahara Sand (which is a very close match to Creamy Caramel). Then I sponged around the edges with Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip ink and matted that to a Chocolate Chip layer.

Next I cut a strip of Baja Breeze cardstock and sponged the edges with Tempting Turquoise, Close to Cocoa, and Chocolate Chip. Then I layered it onto a strip of Chocolate Chip cardstock with a scalloped edge. For the strip across the bottom, I wrapped a piece of Dark Chocolate Satin ribbon around the card, then adhered the base layers to my white card base. The side layer is Creamy Caramel embossed with the Textile embossing folder and sponged with Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip, matted with Chocolate Chip cardstock.

The main panel of Neenah Solar White was cut and embossed with my Labels Four Nestabilities Die. While the die was still in place, I stamped the leaf image from Forever in Our Hearts in Baja Breeze, stamped off once. Then I stamped the sentiment in Versamagic Jumbo Java ink and sponged around the edges in Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip ink, then removed the die. I love the look this gives! To finish off the card, I colored two white Prima flowers with Copic markers to match my card and topped them off with an apricot button threaded with crochet thread. Two brads in the top corner were the perfect finishing touch.

Ok, y'all, I'm headed out...hope you have a fabulous Tuesday!

For the brave are free and the lovers soar...come ride with me to the distant shore...

Hey, y'all! Happy Tuesday! Well, ok, now I think it's Wednesday...I need to get to bed! I have a couple of cards to share today, and not much chatting. Hope that's ok!

The first card I made using Amy's Friday Sketch...love her sketches!

I stamped Bikababeabella in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored her with Copics. She was a blast to color! On my Kraft card base, I added some Basic Grey Urban Prairie paper and a strip of Pink Pirouette cardstock punched with a Martha Stewart border punch. Added some ribbon, small Olive bon-bons, and Diamond Stickles to finish it off...yum!

And here's a card with the Mojo Monday sketch for this week.

For this one, I used Daisy with a Stella on Top, stamped in Black Stazon and watercolored with reinkers and a waterbrush. The Apricot square panel was embossed with the D'Vine Swirls embossing folder, then sponged with Tangerine Tango ink. Love those colors together! Then I added some black ribbon and the Fantabulous Day sentiment, and mounted it all on a base layer of Bo Bunny Ocean Double Dot paper. And of course, my card wouldn't be complete without bling...some large Crystal bon-bons, Diamond Stickles, and some Diamond Glaze on Stella's lips. Looks complicated, but it came together pretty quickly. Love the sketch!

Well, I better head to bed...it's late and I have to be up early. Have a wonderful day!

Love, you're all I ever could need...only one good thing worth trying to be, and it's love...

Hey, y'all! Happy Saturday! I'm sitting here enjoying the quiet since my boys are with their "granny" going to see a movie. I'm about to head to Stamp Asylum for my Copic Class, but I thought I'd squeeze in a little stamp time first. *grin*

I decided to use this week's Mojo Monday sketch to get me going...what a great one! And I tell you, it's a lot quicker now that I'm building my stash of pre-colored images. You gotta try it!

I stamped Veggiebella in Black Stazon on Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor paper and colored her with a waterbrush & reinkers. For the teensy tiny areas, I used a blender pen...much easier! The image was cut and embossed with my Rectangle Nestabilities, then matted with Prism Suede Brown Dark and a Kraft Scalloped Rectangle. I found this Jillibean Soup paper (Thin Zucchini from the Minestrone collection) that complimented my image quite nicely, so I mounted that onto a 5" square of Apricot Appeal sponged with Tangerine Tango. (Apparently all of my card today was based on food?? Weird!) After matting that with more Suede Brown Dark, I added a strip of the same across the card where the two papers came together, and then wrapped some New Leaf Stitched ribbon around it. I finished off the card with some Jillibean Soup Bean Seeds (felt flowers), held together with an antique brass brad. My finished card measures 5 1/4" square.

Well, folks, it's about time for me to get ready and hit the road, so I'm gonna say 'bye for now! Stay tuned...I have some fun stuff for you tomorrow that is a break from my "usual"...I think you will love it!

Have a fabulous Saturday!

Or we can keep chilling like ice cream filling...we can cool in the gang if you'd rather hang...

Happy Thursday, friends! Thanks for all the get well wishes...they worked! I'm so happy to be feeling better...I even cleaned my stamp room last night! (maybe I'm still sick...*wink*) Now, don't mistake the word "clean"...My definition is (A) I can put my feet under my desk without having to move things, (B) Empty trash can, (C) Desk organized (ish) and plenty of room to work, and (D) I can walk into the room, to my desk, and to the sewing machine without tripping on various items. So of course, the first thing you have to do in a clean (ish) room? Stamp something! I made 2 cards using my new Ketto stamps from Stamping Bella. I am soooo in love with this new line!

The first card I made was for yesterday's Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast. (Pretend I didn't remove a panel, k?)

I stamped Ivy Ketto in Brilliance Graphite Black on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock and colored her with Copic markers. Then I cut and embossed with my Scalloped Square Nestabilities and added a layer of Tempting Turquoise and another Scalloped Square in Chocolate Chip. The card base measures 5 1/4" square. I started with a 5" square of Apricot Appeal, sponged the edges with Close to Cocoa and added a Chocolate Chip layer. After I stitched around the edges, I adhered a strip from my Basic Grey Marrakech 6x6 pad and stitched along the edges as well. To finish it off, I stamped the Hello dear friend sentiment (my new fave!) in Chocolate Chip ink and added 3 small Chestnut Glitter Dots.

For my next card, I dug into my stash of printed sketches that I never did and decided on Mojo Monday 75. I actually followed this one, I just flipped it to work with my image.

I started by stamping Charlotte Ketto in Brilliance Black on Neenah Solar White and colored her with Copics. The color combo was my hubby's idea...isn't it great? After she was colored, I cut and embossed with my Rectangle Nestabilities and sponged around the edges with Close to Cocoa. Now, I'm not going to go step by step on this one, cause it took me FOREVER!!!!! Lots of stitching, lots of layers, more sponging...I think you get the idea. I thought the Thinking of You sentiment was perfect for this one. Whatcha think?

Well, I better run for now...I have lots to show you, so stay tuned! Have a wonderful day!

Cuz we belong together now, yeah...forever united here somehow, yeah...

Hey y'all! It has been a wild and crazy week here in the Teubner house, but fun as usual. Tonight my sis took my dad and I to see The Italian Girl in Algiers, which was totally fabulous. It's kind of like a "gateway opera"...it's a comedy and very slapstick. We think she's trying to suck us in slowly. *wink*

Anywho, I made this card earlier today for Julee's Mojo Monday challenge for this week. I had this Crafty Huggabugg image in my "halfway colored" stash, so I thought I'd finish it up and put it to good use.
Is she the CUTEST or WHAT? She was colored with a combination of Peerless Watercolors from the Complete collection and the Bella Blend. The best part was that the yummy fuschia coordinates with Raspberry Fizz cardstock from Papertrey. SCORE! The sentiment is from Billboardabella's words (love that you can purchase them seperately), and I added three Diamond Baubles on the side.

Ok, it's supah late and I'm poopedabella, so I will catch you guys later! Have a wonderful day!

You look like a monkey, and you smell like one, too....

A special post today...I promised, and I am delivering!! Today it's all about JULEE!! Today is her birthday, and we are celebrating as only the Verve Divas can do!

We are having a party, and to celebrate, I'm giving away some FREE STAMPS! What? Now do I have your attention? *wink* Keep reading to find out how to win a Verve Stamp set of your choice!

My card today (which is a bit late, I'm sure you're not surprised) is for Julee, and based around the Basic Grey Sultry paper. Layout look familiar? It should...

It's from Mojo Monday, week 7. That's your challenge today, peeps! Pick your favorite Mojo Monday sketch and make Julee a birthday card! Here is the file for all the Mojo Monday sketches.

Check out all the details on my challenge thread HERE. I hope you have time to play!

Happy Birthday, Julee!!!!!!!!

This is my quest, to follow that star... no matter how hopeless, no matter how far...

That song makes me laugh...remember when Michelle Pfeiffer sang it on Up Close and Personal? Cracks me up every time.

Anywho, I got some more stamping time last night and decided to combine Jody's Dare to Get Dirty Challenge with Julee's Mojo Monday sketch for this week. My new oval nestabilities were begging to be let out of the package, so of course, I had to oblige. *grin*

This is the first card I've made with my new Quotopia set from Inque Boutique. I've loved that set ever since I saw a card that Amy Westerman made. I swear that girl enables me like crazy! Anywho, I love this set! Yall know how I am with quotes and stuff, so I had to have this one. This particular quote reminded me of Julee, so I had to pair it with her sketch. The card measures 5" square, and I don't think you can see in the photo, but the vanilla cardstock is actually shimmery, so it has this nice sparkle about it. The rest is pretty straightforward!

In other news, my friend Jason has some new music on his MySpace page from his new about to be released album. Go give him a listen!

I will be posting something very special tomorrow that you won't want to miss, so make sure you come check it out, k? Have a wonderful Thursday!

Stamps: Quotopia (Inque Boutique)

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Pearlized Vanilla

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Bella Pearl Flatbacks, Corner Rounder, Nestabilities, May Arts Ribbon, Pop Dots, Textile Embossing Folder, Jumbo Sponge Dauber

So what, I've got a short attention span, a coke in my hand

I was a stampin fool yesterday! Is it just me, or is it hard to stay focused on one project for long? I get so distracted sooo easily, especially when I have a deadline. Can anyone identify?

So yesterday I was working on a project and had to have a little "fun time." This cute little owl from Penny Black was calling my name, and I couldn't resist. But seriously, how cute is she?

This used Julee's Mojo Monday #32 sketch again, and I colored her with Copic Markers. My Great Expectations set was still on my desk, so I used a fun little sentiment from that set.

The next card uses Great Expectations with Seeing Stars, which is on sale along with all the other star themed sets at Verve. I had some requests for graduation cards, so I made a few of these in just about 20 minutes. Super easy!


I mentioned it above, but Verve announced a Star Studded Sale this morning with 15% off all Star Themed stamp sets and some accessories to go with them. The sale runs through May 15th, so make sure you check it out. Don't forget, shipping is FREE with orders over $40. Can't beat that!

Have a great Friday, and make sure you check back tomorrow for another Sketch for You to Try!

My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then spin me around 'til I fell asleep...

Another day, another Verve Sneak Peek! And yet another chance to win this set here on the Verve Blog, so go check it out!

I have been in a simple mood lately with my cards, and this one is no different. My dad isn't a big fan of doo-dads and ribbon, so I kept this one doo-dad free. *wink* This new set from Verve (available tomorrow) is called Father Figure. It's perfect for Dads and Husbands, and can be used in so many ways.

Julee's Mojo Monday #32 sketch a few weeks ago was my starting point for this card. I'm not sure where my color combo came from (probably scraps that were on my desk), but I really like it.
My favorite part of this stamp set is the paragraph stamp that reads, "There are so many words that define you. You're a man of integrity, a role model, provider, protector, teacher and friend." How cool is that?! Perfect for my dad, anyway.

Don't forget, you can still use the code SHANNANROCKS until tonight at midnight to get 15% off your Verve order. Have a happy Thursday!

Stamps: Father Figure (Verve Visual), Biased Stripe Backgrounder (Cornish Heritage Farms)
Paper: Barely Banana, Basic Black, Bordering Blue (Stampin' Up!), Stampers Select White (Papertrey)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko), Buckaroo Blue, So Saffron (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Sponges, Dimensionals (Stampin' Up!)

Dynamite with a laser beam, guaranteed to blow your mind anytime...

Happy Friday everybody!! Is it just me or is the the looooooooooooooooooooongest week EVER? Maybe it's just me. But time has seemed to just crawl. I'm ready for the weekend!

I have another Verve card to share with you today. I got super stumped earlier in the week where all I could do was stamp images and color them. Even that wasn't turning out right. Usually when that happens I just quit, but I was DETERMINED!! Kind of like with the tag on the fairy card. {insert determined face, usually with tongue sticking out to help}

So I turned to Julee's Mojo Monday sketch challenge for some help. And look! I think it worked!



Ok, so I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I stamped the image from the Thankful Blossoms set with Brilliance Graphite Black on watercolor paper and then colored them with Copic markers. I love the way Copics blend on watercolor paper! My colors were inspired by the Tres Jolie paper by My Mind's Eye, which while trying to link, I have sadly discovered is ALL GONE!! Sad.

My favorite part of this set, though, is this sentiment. I love it because it can be used for so many different types of cards. It could be a thank-you, a congratulations, thinking of you, encouragement, or whatever else you can think of! And yall know I'm a sucker for that scripty font. *wink*

Well that's enough blabbering for one day I think. Have a fabulous and AMAZING weekend!!

Stamps: Thankful Blossoms (Verve Visual)

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Blue Bayou, So Saffron, Really Rust, Watercolor

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Versamark

Accessories: May Arts Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Scalloped & Regular Marvy Punches, Copic Markers, Sponges, Paisley Embossing Folder, Sewing Machine & Thread, White & Black Glaze Pens

You can never have too much *Sparkle*

ETA: Did I mention that there are THREE new Bellas?? Savvyshoppabella, ipodabella, and mwahbella (my favorite). OMG I loveyyyyyyy them! (as Em would say) ANNNNNNNNNNDDDD there's free shipping through today for orders over $25. Use this coupon code: 11b49b (CASE SENSITIVE)

Yep, I've officially lost it. I've taken to making tacky cards. Ok, not really (I hope), but this was my sample card for the challege I hosted for the Bella da Ball on Friday night. The challenge was to make a card that was sparkly, shiny, totally over-embellished, an "everything but the kitchen sinkabella" card. Julee also made a fabulous sample, and you can take a look at it here.

I also used Julee's Mojo Monday sketch, and I love how it turned out! I paper pieced Elizabella's dress with Basic Grey Blush paper, and added stickles and color to her shoes, purse, & belt. I thought this sentiment fit the challenge perfectly...and it's my favorite one from Starlight Starbright!!

Speaking of Starlight Starbright, Verve will be releasing a revamped version of this set in high quality clear photopolymer!! There will also be 6 clear sentiment sets released. Stay tuned to the Verve blog for more info!

Stamps: Elizabella, Starlight Starbright (Verve Visual)
Paper: Regal Rose, Basic Black, Prety in Pink, Papertrey White, Basic Grey DP
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Bling, Sakura Stardust Pens, D'Vine Swirls Embossing Folder, Extra Jumbo Scalloped Punch, May Arts & SU Ribbon, Pop Dots, Prismacolors & OMS, Stickles, Gold Glimmer Mist

Spiral Bouquet has Landed!

I finally had some play time today and thought I'd use my new Papertrey Stamps for Julee's Mojo Monday Sketch. Love this sketch, I have to say!

And I love these stamps, except that this particular greeting had me singing that song. Wasn't it Jiminey Cricket that sang it? Anyway. I also used the color challenge from last week, which was Pomegranite, Kraft, & White. You know I had to add black, it's just a given these days. *wink*

I hope you like it! On a personal note, I am super stressed out right now...we have just had a very rough year. This morning my hubby had a car wreck, and they think his car is totalled. He isn't injured (except for some bumps & bruises), so there is a lot to be thankful for. It was just one more thing to add to the mess, KWIM? Maybe one day we'll catch a break!

I hope yall have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and eat lots!


Stamps: Papertrey Spiral Bouquet
Paper: Basic Black, Papertrey White, Purely Pomegranite, Kraft
Ink: White Craft, Purely Pomegranite, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: White Sakura Glaze Pen, Bling

Stamping is the best medicine!

Hi peeps! I hope you had a great Monday. I was home sick today and spent most of my time in bed. I'm feeling a bit better, so I thought some stamping therapy would help. I was right!

This week is a record, I actually did Julee's Mojo Monday challenge on MONDAY!! This week's too! Can you believe it?? She cooked up a super cute and really easy sketch this week, and I really like how it all came together.

I wanted to use my new Wanted set from Stampin Up, but when it came time to stamp, it just didn't go. :( Oh well, I guess I'll just have to try again tomorrow!

In other stamping news, make sure to keep an eye on Gina K's blog for peeks at what's coming Nov. 1st...you are going to loveeeeeeee it!!


Stamps: All Holidays
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Papertrey White, Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, DP from Scrappin Kit
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Primas, Unknown metal flower brad, Small Corner Rounder, Distressor Tool, Chocolate Chip Marker, Creative Memories Cutting System

Inka choco latah ya-ya

Are yall having a good weekend? Boy mine has been interesting. First of all I am starting to not feel so hot. I have a sore throat and a cough...boo. Second, I went across town today to meet up with a friend and my car died. Yep, wouldn't start. So I had to buy a new battery, thank goodness that's all that was wrong. I definitely needed some stamping therapy!!

Luckily I met my friend Christy at Imprints and found these amazing new Inkadinkado clear stamp sets. Jacksonbelle will be carrying them in her store and you will definitely want to check them out. I am in loveeeeeee!! I thought they'd be perfect for Julee's Mojo Monday (aka Shannan's Mojo Sunday) challenge. These chickies are just too much!!

I think you can figure out how I made this, so I'll get on with my tagging bit. I've been tagged now by Lindsey and Julee (and who knows who else), and I have to tell you 7 MORE random things about me. So let's give this a go:

1. I do things better under pressure. When given a project, I usually complete it right before it's due. I mean *right* before. lol
2. I listen to the Hairspray soundtrack every day. It makes me smile. And yes, I sing at the top of my lungs.
3. I have the straightest and shortest eyelashes known to man. I hate to curl them and I usually don't wear mascara.
4. My husband went out to grill the other day and a GIANT RAT was in the grill. We ordered out.
5. There is a video of me tapdancing on a giant cardboard box in a nightgown, patent leather shoes, and a black curly short wig at age 5. I will never EVER live that down.
6. On the same video I decided to get my whistle and pretend to direct traffic. HOW FRIGGIN EMBARRASING. They still make fun of me for that.
7. I know every word to the Sound of Music. When I was little I wanted to marry Kurt.

Ok let's see...there's rules. Here they are:
ONE - Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
TWO - Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself (on your blog, we all want to know them).
THREE - Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.

I will tag Charmaine, Christi, Susan, Carole, Joan, Tandra & Becky. Have fun visiting them!


Stamps: Stamp it, Girlfriend (Inkadinkado), A Muse greeting
Paper: Papertrey White, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turqouise, Groovy Guava
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Prismacolors & OMS, Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Sakura Glaze Pens (White & Black), Blender Pen, White Brads, Bling, Corner Rounder, Gray Tombo Marker

I finally got the Mojo!

I should change that to "I finally got Blogger to upload a photo!!" It's about time!

I'm so excited that I got to do Julee's Mojo Monday challenge this week! I love how this card turned out, and oddly enough I love the colors even though I didn't think I would.

This one's fairly simple to figure out, so I'll tell you what I did this morning...we drug out lazy selves out of bed to go to church! I've never mentioned this before, but I'm a member of The Potter's House, the home of none other than Bishop T.D. Jakes. That man is an amazing and inspiring teacher, and I am so thankful that his church is here in town!

Church starts at 8:30, but even at 7:30 cars were lining the streets to park. The HUGE parking lots both in front and across the street were full and cars lined both sides of the access road to the highway. YIKES! Luckily we got a spot in the "across the street" lot, and didn't have to walk too far. We were really spoiled when Josh broke his foot and had to park in handicapped parking right up front. *wink*

If you've never heard him speak, I'm sure you can find him online (I think there's a feed on his website) or you can always find him on TV. He's been on Dr. Phil recently (can you believe that Dr. Phil was at my church and I missed it???), and I really enjoy listening to his practical, down to earth advice. Not Dr. Phil...TD Jakes. Not that I don't like Dr. Phil, he just irritates me sometimes. But that's a soapbox for another day.

Anywho, I have another card that I have to post later...hope yall are having a wonderful weekend!

Stamps: Carte Postale
Paper: Papertrey White, Basic Black, Basic Gray, River Rock
Ink: Palette Hybrid Noir, River Rock
Accessories: Scallop Punch (SU), Circle Punch, Stickles, Offray Ribbon, Stampamajig, Dimensionals, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, White Glaze Pen