as you see it - celebrate

hello friends it is time for another as you see it challenge and this week we are challenging you to greys and it is a speed stamper week. confession, I am not good at this at all...I am such a grazer when I am creating...lol. This took me about 15 mins not including drying time of the background, of course you can use a heat gun to speed this process up. I prefer to let mine air dry so I can graze on something else...lol. I have used the sketch from the fusion challenge and a few glittery stars, the bold celebrate sentiment is from sugarpea stamps, celebrate all the things. Be sure to check out the rest of the design teams blogs to see what they created!

words with meaning - joy [joi] * noun  gladness not based on circumstances.  1peter 1:8-9

as you see it: grey and speed stamping/aysi175
fusion: sketch

Amy Jasper

Heather Cooper

Jan Clothier

Jane Knudsen

LeAnne Pulgliese

Tara Angus

Teresa Kline:ME

sunday stamps - have a beautiful day

I have used a piece of designer paper from the simon says stamp march card kit for the main focus of my card; it is sold out. But, you can insure you receive the card kit every month by signing up here. The sentiment from this card is from the april card kit of the month, it is still available and I will be sharing another card made with it on thursday. I kept my card super simple and only added a few clear sequins. Be sure to check out the design teams cards for added inspiration!

words with meaning - be with those who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you.

fusion: sketch/rain or shine
simon says stamp: march card kit
sunday stamps: sketch/ssc

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater

Heather Heroldt

Heidi Bak

Lisa Johnson

Melissa Grant

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline:ME

inspired by guest designer/winter coziness - warm & cozy

hey friends and happy friday..I am so excited to share that I am guesting for laurel seabrook on her blog for her inspired by challenge....she is back! I have created a watercolor background and then added a fun heart that I have added paste embossing using a snowflake stencil....so cute! snowy days makes me want to lounge and nap, I was inspired by the colors and the luv for snow and naps in the winter. I cannot wait to see what you create using the fun inspiration pic!

words with meaning - be happy in the moment, that's enough. each moment is all we need, not more.

                                                                                                                    ~ mother teresa

inspired by: winter coziness...guest designer

fusion: sketch

simon says stamp/furry friends - I chews you

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Hello and welcome to this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge, it is all about our furry friends. The design team is spotlighting goodies from newtons nook. Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I have used the adorable pup stamp set, such an adorable pooch! I colored him with markers and then added a few illustrated faith heart enamel shapes. I added the twine and fun sentiment, my pups literally do chew me...lol. I have used the simple sketch from this weeks fusion challenge. Hope you have a wonderful week and I cannot wait to see what you create!

words with meaning - "better to be slapped with the truth than kissed with a lie"

fusion: sketch

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Diana Carr

Dana Tatar

Clare Prezzia

Nicole Coursey

Vicki Chrisman

Savannah O’Gwynn

Jen Shults

Margie Higuchi

Gaylynn Martling

Tracy McLennon

Teresa Kline

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fusion: sketch

you're amazing

I have used the awesoem flower set from the stamp market called watercolor bouquet stamp set. I was inspired by the gorgoeus photo at inpsired by...luv the flowers against the navy dress. The sweet sentiment is from the simon says stamp set called brush stroke. I have added gold sequins and twine, super fun card to create! I am luvin using press n seal wrap for placing a collage of flowers and leaves like this.....makes it so easy to design! If you have not used it or not sure what I am talking about, check out this video here. happy creating!

words with meaning - gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts on finding peace of mind and happiness inside. 

inspired by: photo/#68
fusion: sketch

verve stamps october blog hop and release

I have played along with the sketch from the fusion challenge, I adore how the stripes look with the gold watercolor paints. These leaves are so swwooooonnn...this entire set is super cute, you gotta pick yours up today! Be sure to comment on each of our blogs, list below...there are prizes to be won!

Welcome to Verve's October Mini Release Spotlight Hop! There's something new in the Verve shop today, and we're celebrating with a blog hop. Along the hop you'll see the Divas' first looks at the new Autumn Leaves stamp set and Falling Leaves die set. We're also hosting a little giveaway,so why not join in the fun and hop along with us? Just leave a little shout out in the comments at each stop and you'll be in the prize drawing for the new products. Check out the Verve Blog today for a little more about the new goodies and all the prize info and deadlines.

1. Julee 6. Betty 2. Charmaine 7. Teresa 3. Maureen 8. Lesley 4. Marisa 9. Laurie 5. Christyne

one of a kind

I am playing along with the fusion sketch this week and I luv the glamping title. I grew up on camping vacations and have tried to get the hubs to go camping ever since I have known him...some twenty plus years. He likes the luxuries more than I and we have joked about hime going glamping. I have used the adorable little flower from the stamp market, I adore their sweet stamps and dies! The name of this flower stamp is called, fun floral bundle. Be sure to watch for a special post from me using new stamps from the stamp market. Have a wonderful weekend!

words with meaning  - there is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.

fusion: glamping

I must have flowers always & always

I had to play along with this weeks fusion challenge....so adore the colors; grey, aqua, and peach...that was the bases for my card. I have used the super cute flower set from reverse confetti bloom n' buds. I watercolored the background piece and then stamped and die cut the flowers and arranged them to my card. The sweet flower sentiment sticker is from dear lizzy. Of course I had to add some bakers twine and simon says stamp clear sequins. I hope you have a wonderful week.

words with meaning - wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.

fusion: sketch and photo

simon says stamp/make it sparkle-happy birthday

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Hello and welcome to this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge, we are challenging you to a little sparkle/shine/glimmer. We are using products from our very own simon says stamp...whoop, whoop! Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I have made a cute CAS card for this weeks challenge using a heart die from simon says stamp. I have used a crafter companion clear sparkle pen to go over the heart. I also used clear simon says stamp sequins. I have played along with the fusion challenge, using the sketch and photo for my card I cannot wait to see what you create!

words with meaning - grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame. 

fusion: inspiration/sketch
simon says stamp: sparkle

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