Mojo Monday/MOJO296-Hello

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Good morning, I am sharing today's Mojo Monday card and this week is contest week.  So, be sure to play along you could win some Verve...woohoo!  I am a having a giveaway on my blog too, be sure to leave me a comment on this post and a way to get in touch with you if you win. That is all you have to do for your chance at winning.  I will pick a winner on Friday, June 7 and announce the winner Saturday morning, June 8. The prize is listed below, a Verve gift certificate is up for grabs along with what is shown in photo. That is all from me today, don't forget to comment...enjoy!

Stamps: Take Note(Verve)
Paper: Black Card Stock and Postale Designer Paper(7 Gypsies)
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Lace Trim, Corrugated Cardboard, Wooden Button, Burlap String, Seam Binding, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO296
OCC: lace, wood, and ink
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

Leave a comment for your chance to win a $15 Verve gift certificate, 50 French White Doilies, SU Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Tim Holtz Weathered Wood Distressed Paint, Glitz Yours Truly and French Kiss Giant Rhinestones, and a 6x6 Authentique Glory Designer Paper

Mojo Monday/MOJO275 Celebrate Good Times

Good morning friends, it is time for the Mojo Monday sketch and it is contest week, you don't want to miss this one!  I have used bloomer flowers and tucked some green tulle on the main panel to make my celebrate card.  I have used misc. designer papers in my scrap pile and a doily to pull it all together.  Do you have lots of extra cards lying around?  Well, I know a great way you can clean and help others too, check out this thread over at SCS!  Help us help others...enjoy!

For it is in giving that we receive.
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Stamps: Birthday Bash(Verve)
Paper:  Cream Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: Doily  Distressing Tool, Janome Sewing Machine, Bloomer Flowers, Tulle, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Gemstone, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO275
OCC: pink, aqua, and flower

Mojo Monday/MOJO250 It's Going To Be OKAY

Good morning mojo fans, I am sharing today's Mojo Monday sketch....fun, fun sketch today; I hope you join us and play along!  I also played along with OCC, it is a color/inspiration challenge.  I used a bluish/green with the pink and navy.  I luv any shade of green, so I knew I wanted to use it as my third color.  I am really happy with the finished card, it really makes the navy pop.  I used the Verve Plain Jane, Be Okay...it is a great encouragement sentiment!    Don't forget about the Verve Birthday sale, there are several divas with a birthday this month, me included...*grin*...and Julee...so we are celebrating with a sale!  Have a great day...enjoy!

Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO250
OCC:  color challenge

Frilly & Funkie Opening Challenge

Good morning friends, I am thrilled to share today's post...it is the depute of the Frilly & Funkie Challenge.  I sure hope you will join us and play along.  Our normal challenge format will be a new challenge theme every other Wednesday morning.  The first week, our Frilly designers will post their take on the theme and the second week the Funkie designers will share their interpretation of the theme.  However for our kick off, the challenge will be only one week and all our designers will share their take on the challenge theme.  Our theme for the kick off will be Your Favorite Vintage Style.  I have created a card with some of my favorite things, flowers, gemstones, distressing, stitching, and of course Paris......yes, you can say I am a frilly girl...luv all things shabby and girlie!  I purchased the Paris tag from this Etsy shop.  I also want to share with you, Linda's shop Funkie Junkie, there are numerous unique creating supplies!  I luv what she has to offer, things you cannot get anywhere.  Also, she has a great supply of Ranger/Tim Holtz at the best prices around...check them out here and here!  Lots more new items arriving very soon too!  I have also played along with OCC and The Paper Players.  I hope you have a great day...enjoy! 
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OCC: spring break destination....Paris..I wish...lol
Paper Players:  sketch/#88

The Funkie Junkie

LinkDeli.com

Our Daily Bread Designs Simple Things

Hello friends, I juts luv this inspiration photo from The Shabby Tea Room challenge and thought it worked perfectly with the quote from the Our Daily Bread set Little Things. The new sets released from Our Daily Bread are soooo awesome..I am luvin the quotes and sentiments.  I have used a glittered star that I purchased in the Christmas section and added to the seam binding bow.  The edges are distressed and I added glass glitter to the edges of the framed panels.  May you have a super fun evening with family....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Little Things(Our Daily Bread)
Paper:  Very Vanilla and Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Black Soot and Pumice Stone(Tim Holtz Distressed Ink)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Postage Stamp Nesties, Seam Binding, Lace Trim, Glass Glitter, Glue, Star Embellishment, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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OCC:  sketch
The Shabby Tea Room:  inspiration photo/#90

Happy 86 Birthday

Hello friends, I am sharing a card I designed for a 86th birthday card request.  The gal specifically wanted "86" on it; I am very happy with the finished card, I sure hope she is as excited.  I have joined Chupa in the Sketchbook Saturday sketch, I flipped my to be taller A2 card...I am hooked on this style of card..lol.  I have used corrugated numbers, My Mind's Eye designer paper, lace, ribbon, and stitching.  Keeping it short tonight, I am getting tired and starting to fade.....the weekend is only three days away....woohoo!  I will have a couple of other posts this week so be sure to check back....make the most of your day and enjoy! 
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Stamps:  Verve
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU), Fine Linen(PTI), and Paris & Co. Six by Six Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Pool Party and River Rock(SU)
Accessories:  Spellbinders nesties, Janome, Crinkled Ribbon, Lace Trim, SU Square Punch, Corrugated Numbers, Gemstones, Button, Burlap String, and 3D Foam Squares
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Inspire Me Fridays:  anything goes/#25
OCCC:  numbers
Ribbon Reel:  inspiration photo, lace, and birthday/#11
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/#30

JustRite-Life Is Better With Friends

 Good morning friends, I am able to be home with my dh while he is recovering ...thank you all very much again for the prayers and well wishes!  I have created a simple card, but quite striking using those amazing Websters Pages Bloomers....these are so gorgeous!  I covered the adorable butterfly with glass glitter(luv), and a button with bakers twine.  I used the Spread Your Wings JustRite Cling set, I only used the sentiment today but I am anxious to use the bird cage images...it is so vintage and fun!  I have used the Spellbinder Ribbon Banners to showcase the sentiment, I luv these banners!  I added a little zig zag stitching and a small amount of distressing.  When I think of friendship, it reminds of this quote...."The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye but found by the heart."  I have also added some new cards to my Etsy shop, Paperie Blooms, be sure to check them out.  Have a super amazing day.....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Spread Your Wings(JustRite Cling)
Paper:  Pink and Deisgner Paper
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressing Ink)
Accessories:  Bloomers, Glass Glitter, Spellbinders Ribbon Banners, Verve A Cut Above Flutterby Die, Janome, Button, Bakers Twine, Scor Tape, SU Crystal Effects, and 3D Foam Squares
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Frosted Designs-black & white+1 other color
OCC-your style
Sketchbook Saturday-sketch

Sweetest Things

Good evening, I wanted to try my hand at this months MFT guest designer position, the theme is shabby/chic.  I also used the MFT sketch, after tweaking it a bit...hehehe.  I was recently given a gift certificate to MFT and I got the set I am using today, Polka Dot Greetings; it comes with the die too....how great is that?  I used distressing, stitching, lace trim, crinkled ribbon, and my beloved glass glitter.  I used the MFT rosette die to make my paper rosette flower.  I am headed back to work next week...sigh...I will work a couple of weeks and try for another week off.....yippie!  I hope you have a great start to your week and don't forget to come back in the am for my Mojo Monday Sketch card......enjoy!
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Card Ideas-polka dots
CR84FN-colors
MFT-sketch
OCC-handmade flower, bling, ribbon
One Stop Craft-polka dots
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Stamps:  Polka Dot Greetings(MFT)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories:  MFT Rosette Die, Prima Lace Trim, Crinkled Ribbon, Glass Glitter, Hair Pin, Button, Distressing Tool, EK Success Border Punch, Janome, Nesties, Zip Dry Glue, and 3D Foam Squares

CAS Card-Hi There

ETA:  Donna Huisinga has honored me on her blog, stop by and show her some luv please, a super talented lady that has lots to share, so sweet too!  Thanks so much.
Here is a quick little CAS card I made using the new flower set that was released by Verve Friday night.  It is from the set Chicks Rule.  I cut it out using the Nesties labels Seventeen and then heavily sponged around the edges.  I added bakers twine, twill ribbon, and stitching.  I played along with several challenges one being from my good friend and SU demo Deb Horst, she has started a new challenge called Last But Not Least.  This time around we are to use embossing.   I hope you have a relaxing evening....enjoy!
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OCC-colors
Last But Not Least-embossing
Less Is More-sketch
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Stamps:  Chicks Rule and Happy Hello(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso, Sage Shadow(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, bakers Twine, Twill Ribbon, Gemstones, Nesties Label Seventeen, Janome, Tim Holtzs Die, Sponging, 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

Mojo Monday Sketch-Happy Valentine's Day

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Good morning mojo peeps, I am sharing with you today this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch, MOJO173; what a fun sketch.  I used the ticket die again for my main panel, from Lifestyles.  I used the paper from Pink Paislee, the Parisian Anthology collection for the background piece, very cool designer paper!  The main panel paper is Webster's Pages, I added lace trim down the center with bakers twine and precious Memory Thread.  My good friend Michelle uses the Memory Thread and I luv the look!  It is finished with a tiny silver button, it is very hard to see in the photo.  I punched out three tiny red hearts and stacked them down the side.  I hope you will join us this week and play with the mojo sketch and be sure to check out the other mojo makers creations.  Me inspiration came from the OCCC bird photo, isn't it gorgeous?  I wish you a very blessed day...enjoy!
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Stamps:  Love Note's(Verve)
Paper:  Vanilla(SU), Lullaby Lane & Life's Portrait Designer Paper(Webster's Pages)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Black Soot Distress Ink(Tim Holtz)  
Accessories:  Lifestyles Ticket Die, Lace Trim, Baker's Twine, Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Circle Punch, SU Heart Punch, Button, and 3D Foam Squares

Viva la Verve Sketch-Winter Wonderland

Hello,  it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas....I luv this time of year, don't you?  I want to do some baking, I always get together with girlfriends and bake, such memories and fun!  I am sharing my creation for this weeks Viva la Verve Challenge, some of the divas are helping Amber out this month....you can read all about that here. Lynda brought this fabulous sketch to us this week...I luv it...thanks Lynda!  I also used the OCC colors and played along with today's FS200.  A glittered chipboard snowflake is my focal point.  I used Bazzil chipboard snowflakes and SU chunky glitter, the sentiment is from the Verve set Glad Tidings.  I cannot wait to see what you create with the Viva La Verve sketch.  Be sure to check out my Etsy shop, I have cards, tags, and mini notes for your Christmas gift giving.  Remember to take time this Christmas season to make lasting memories...enjoy!  
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Stamps:  Glad Tidings(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft(SU) and Eskimo Kisses(Basicgrey)
Ink:  Rose Red(SU)
Accessories:  SU Tag Die, Bazzil Chipboard Snowflake, SU Chunky Glitter, Ribbon, Embossing Folder, Button, Burlap String, and 3D Foam Squares

TAG Your It

I luv tags...OCC is having a Tag Challenge, if it is about tags, count me in....lol....I just luv making these little babies!  I made these tags using different dies, Verve Stamps, SU, PTI, and the gorgeous papers from K & Company called Yuletide.  I used the yummy color combo of  green, pink, and red.  The snowflakes and a star where inspired by this photo from today's IC260.  I have made a couple of sets, so these are in my Etsy store if you are interested.  I will see you back here later tonight with my last creation with the Curtain Call DT, the new DT will start next week.  Have a super evening, you know  tags can be used as Christmas ornaments too!  Enjoy *~*  

Stampers Dream Team

Good morning, the day has finally come, I can let you in on a super exciting secret I have been keeping.  Michelle from Stampers Dream has asked me to be apart of the Dream Team...eeekkkkk....I graciously said yes!  If you are not familiar with Stampers Dream do check it out, the store is full of the latest stamps, papers, and embellishments.  Great names like, Basicgrey, Impression Obsession,  Just Rite, Tim Holtz, My Mind's Eye, Cosmo Cricket, and many, many more...head over and check it out!
My card I am sharing today, is using the fabulous tree set from Impression Obsession, this tree is wonderful!  I used a new technique from yesterday's TLC294 Wet Paper Stamping, it gives your image a smeared look, but it is really gorgeous! I used the so fun paper pack from My Mind's Eye, I Believe and a Tim Holtzs border die, some stitching, distressing, and embossing to complete my Christmas card.  The sweet sentiment is from the set Stampendous Christmas Retreat.  This is also the sketch for OCC.  Be sure to look for my Stampers' Dream creations in the future!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Impression Obsession and Stampendous(Stampers Dream)
Paper:  Chocolate, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla(SU), and I Believe Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories:  Distressing Tool, SU Circle Punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, Tim Holtz Die, SU Embossing Folder, Linen Thread Janome Sewing Machine, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Plain Janes

I have a couple of cards to share, playing along with some of my favorite challenges.  I also want to tell ya that Verve will be having another release on October 8....woohoo...you know you luv some new Verve!  I used Verve Plain Janes on both of these cards.  The card is using the SC300 sketch, OCC colors, and I was inspired by the beautiful photo piece that Sharon uses to get your mojo flowing, ssnotime158.  I am super busy gearing up for the Verve release, but I do hope to be around this weekend to share some creations with you!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Kind Words and Psalm 121:1-2(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate, Not Quite Navy, and White(SU)
Ink:   Blue Bayou and Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Scrungie Ribbon, Nesties, Janome, Spritz, SU Filigree Brad, and 3D Foam Squares 

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For this card I used the gorgeous color combo from The Color Throwdown Blog...I do luv these colors together!  These colors did not turn out as gorgeous as it is in my head....lol.....I will be using these again.  I also was able to play along with the Monday Lunchtime Sketch;TSSC141.  I hope you will join me in playing along with these great challenges, it is nothing better to get your mojo going than a good challenge!  Enjoy.

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Stamps:  Just For You and Psalm 37:4(Verve)

Paper:  Old Olive and Very Vanilla(SU)

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Circle Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares

Skipping Stones Stamps/Sketch-Autumn Wishes

This is for this weeks Skipping Stones sketch, SSD44; I used the pumpkin from the Skipping Stones set Happy Halloweenie.  Be sure to check out the Skipping Stones stamp sets, they are fun and fabulous!  I paper pieced the pumpkin and the banner with Cosmo Cricket Wanted designer paper.  The Autumn Wishes sentiment is computer generated.  This is rather simple, I added embossing, scrungie ribbon, and a ric rac piece of designer paper.  Be sure to head over to the Skipping Stones Blog and check out the other DT's amazing cards.  I hope you have super day...enjoy!

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Stamps:  Happy Halloweenie(Skipping Stones Desig) 
Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla(SU), and Wanted Designer Paper(Cosmo Cricket) 
Ink:  Computer Ink
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Ric Rac Die, Hemp Twine, and 3D Foam Squares

Cupcakes...Yummy!

 









 I have two cards to share tonight, this is a super short post...I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  I will have some other creations to share this weekend!  The first card is for the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL94 and for The Color Throwdown, CTD96.  It is also my submission to The Tuesday Trigger inspiration challenge, the ice cream inspired me to make a cupcake card, I luv cupcakes but really luv them with ice cream...yummy.  I used the Verve set Cupcake Affair.

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This card is for the OCC Sketch Challenge, OCCSC19 and for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 33.  I used SU Butterfly die and the sentiment is PTI.  I luv this sketch, it is square...I have been on the square cards lately.  Enjoy!