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Hello peeps, another card just for fun!  I wanted to play along with some challenges: first lets talk about the CPS challenge.  Tami will not being doing sketches anymore over at CPS and will be closing the blog.  I wanted to play along to show my thanks and support to her and the blog.  You can pick one of your favorite sketches...I have many but went with the fabulous sketch shown.  Thanks Tami for sharing your talent with us!  I also played along with the Ribbon Reel, luv the inspiration photo, I adore vintage with  little elegance.  I know I have said it before, it is like my knee holed jeans with a t-shirt and my pearls and gemstone jewelry ..totally luv that look.  Also, playing along with Moxie  Fab and Teresa Collins Featured Fan Fridat.  I do hope you have a super week...enjoy!   

Stamps: none...sentiment is handwritten
Paper:  Cream Card Stock, Vintage Finds Designer Paper(Teresa Collins)
Ink:  SU Marker, Mr Huey's Dark Calico
Accessories:  Teresa Collins Rhinestone Medallion, Doily, Burlap, Muslin, Rustic Star, Seam Binding, Burlap Twine, Distressing Tool, 

CPS: sketch
Moxie Fab: hello/thinking of you
Ribbon Reel: colors, ribbon, twine, burlap, and shabby/#39
Teresa Collins:  Featured Fan Friday

Lil' Inker and CPS

I am soooo excited to share with you today that Lil' Iker id sponsoring this weeks CPS, I would luv to have you join us and play along with the sketch.  Lil' Inker has some of the cutest stamps on the planet; follow me over and have a look for yourself!  And the best part, there are more new stamps to come...woohoo!  We will be having another release on March 19, I cannot wait to share with you the things that are to come!  You can play along and lnk up your CPS card here.  Have a super day....enjoy!   
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Stamps:  Flags and Tags Die Set(Lil' Iker)...luv this set!
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and MME Deisgenr Paper
Ink:  Riding Hood Red(SU) and Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressed Ink)
Accessories:  Flag and Tags Die Set(Lil' Inker), Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Janome, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Stampers Dream-Becasue I Care

Hi friends, I have created a favorite square card using a tag...so sweet!  I have also used the new stamps from JustRite called Family Garden....I adore this flower sprigs..it has so many possibilities!  I added the tiny flowers that come in the set with pearls scattered throughout.  The sentiment is from the set Because I Care.  I also used the wonderful stain on my tag, it is by Tim Holtz...it is awesome!  The bottle has a dabber on the end so it is super simple to apply.....no mess and the coverage is spectacular!  I distressed the edges and then went back over with more stain so that it is darker, the beauty of this stain...with each layer it is darker or with a damp cloth it becomes lighter....luv it!  I used a white doily, ribbon, and May Arts burlap string to complete my card.  I hope that your weekend plans include a little creating fun......get out also and soak up the sun...enjoy!  
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Card Positioning-sketch
CCEE-colors/CCEE1118
Paper Variety-inks or paints
Stamping 411-colors
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Stamps:  Because I Care and Family Garden(JustRite)
Paper:  Black(SU), Mella Tag, Steel  Rose Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Peeled Paint Tim Holtz Stain and Bermuda Bay(SU)
Accessories:  Doily, Ribbon, Pearls, Spellbinders Scalloped Nesties, SU Circle Punch, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Enjoy Your Day

Hello friends, I have a card to share that I made for a couple of challenges.  I have been super busy created, you know the Verve release is coming the first Friday of the New Year.....Jan, 7.  You don't want to miss it, stay tuned to the Verve Blog for all the details!  There is also a year end sale going on, check it out to save on your favorite stamps....Verve!  I used the set from Verve call Birthday Wish, yes it's on sale...woohoo!  I added stitching, and a distressed flag tag.  The fabric flower with jumbo ric rac leaves complete my card.  I am playing along with the 411 Sketch Challenge and The Play Date Cafe, PDCC62.  I have a day of shopping with girlfriends planned for tomorrow...I think that is a great way to end the year, don't you?  We will be hitting Starbucks first thing and then onto a stamping store that we have not been to.  It is about two hours away....a day of fun!  I know I will enjoy my day, I hope you do too!
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Stamps:  Birthday Wish(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla(SU), and Flirty Fun Lovin Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  SU Square Punch, Janome, Fabric Flower, Jumbo Ric Rac, SU Ribbon, Lace Trim, sponging, and 3D Foam Squares

Girly Friends

Happy Friday gals, I received a nice surprise from my boss yesterday after getting home...he wanted to know if I wanted today off...aahhh that would be "YES".  I am home today preparing for a craft sale that a few of my friends and I are having.  We are making room for new stuff and decided to have a sale.  I wish you lived close by..*grin*.  For today's card I used Mercy's sketch from last week, MTSC91, 411 Color Challenge, to use black and pink, and today's F4A31, to use scallops.  I ran the circle through the polka dotted embossing folder and then added stickles to the polka dots to give some glitter.  I added pom pom ribbon down the side, some sponging, and framed it all with scalloped rectangles.  I hope your day is great and your weekend is even better, thanks for stpping by and leaving such sweet comments!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  Unity
Paper:  Black, Pink, & White(SU)
Ink:  Black & Pink(SU)
Accessories:  MFT Large Scallop Die, Scalloped Rectangle Nesties, Rectangle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Pom Pom Trim, Stickles, Embossing Folder, 3D Foam Squares

Congratulation Vicky!

Hi, I had to play along with today's FS183; Vicky...her gallery is amazing, such talent!  I chose her card here, keeping with the sympathy, embossing, and the perfect butterfly.  Changing the colors, the sketch, and adding a little bling.  I also wanted to join the Cuttlebug Challenge #95 to use embossing and make a sympathy card, this is the sketch for the 411 Challenge, SSC163.  I used my all time favorite embossing folder, I have had so many questions about where to purchase, you can get yours here!  Be sure to check back in the am, I will have this weeks Mojo sketch to share.  Also, I am busy as a bee creating with the new Verve release to share with you this coming Saturday...yippie...I am super excited about this release and I know you will be too!  Enjoy.  
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Stamps:  Forever In Our Hearts(Verve)
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Kraft, White, and Deisgenr Paper(SU)
Ink:  Baja Breeze(SU)
Accessories:  SU Circle Punch, SU Scalloped Circle Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Gemstones, Embossing Folder, SU Butterfly Punch, and 3D Foam Squares

Easter Blessings

Hello, I have a Easter card to share today.  I paper pieced the Verve eggs from the set Easter Joy, I luv these eggs paper pieced, they are so elegant and sweet.  I used one of the Plain Jane sets for the border, check out this post, it is  my blog give away and you could win lots of Verve!  I  used the sketch from 411 Sketch Challenge #143, the colors from Just Us Girls JUGS25 and Color Q, CQC25.  The inspiration from CCEE Challenge CCEE1011, Crazy 4 Challenges C4C29, OCCC, to be inspired by Easter and for the Cardvarks Challenge to use lace.  I hope you are inspired to make some Easter cards, you know it is right around the corner.  Enjoy!

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Stamps:  Easter Joy and Plain Jane Birthday Wishes(Verve)

Paper:  Mud Pie(Bazzil), Taken With Teal and White(SU), Orgins and Sugar Rush Designer Papers(Basicgrey)

Ink:  Rich Cocoa(Momento) and Taken With Teal(SU)

Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, PTI Button, PTI Linen Thread, SU Border Punch, Lace, Scissors, and Glue Dots

True Friendship

I created this for today's CAS56 to make a square card, I also used the sketch from 411 Challenges, SSC140.  I used Marie inspiration from Combat Boots to Rubber Stamps, B2S05 , I know it doesn't look lik it but my inspiration is the clean and simple look of this out door sitting area.  Head over to her blog and check it out!  I received in the mail today a box of goodies I ordered from Hope Stamps Eternal and I have to tell you I am so happy.  I ordered the new KaiserCraft Stamps and embellishment pack...wow.  The stamp is the one I used in today's card, KaiserCraft Peachy Keen, you can see the whole set here.  I also used my new EK Success punch called Slim Edger Dotted Scalloped.   I may not be around much this week, I am getting ready for the Verve release this Friday.  I hope you can join us at the Verve Blog for all the fun, it starts at 1:00 PM EST!  Enjoy!

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Stamps:  KaiserCraft Peachy Keen
Paper:  Bazill Tutu Pink, Mud Pie, and SU Sweet Pea Designer Paper
Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa and SU Pretty In Pink
Accessories:  Ribbon, Linen Thread, Button, EK Success Slim Edger Dotted Scalloped Punch, and Glue Dots

Anything Is Possible

Good evening, I have created this for the Clean & Simple Sketch, FTL78 and for Round 2 of the CAS DT call.
It is also for the Frosted Design Challenge to use a star. We where to make a creation based on the Olympic slopes (skiing or luge). I was inspired by of course the color of the USA flag, hills, and the fact that all of the competitors do the things they do make them a star....and "anything is possible" when watching the games!
I used the Verve set Seeing Stars and the EK Success large scalloped border punch. I added silver cord to the star, one I added stickles, and the other a lone gemstone. I hope you have a great day! Enjoy.
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Stamps: Verve Seeing Stars
Paper: Bazzil
Ink: SU Real Red
Accessories: Corner Rounder, Silver Cord, Stickles, Gemstone, and Glue Dots

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I created this for several challenges, it is for the 411 Sketch Challenge, SSC138. It is also for The Color Throwdown Color Challenge, #80 and for Maria's Boots 2 Stamps Inspiration Challenge, B2s04. It is also for today's WT258 to use orange. I used SU Vintage Vogue stamp set, I also used My Mind's Eye Ooh La La Designer paper. I added a few gemstones, the ribbon, with a button and linen thread. Tomorrow is Friday and I am off next week, so thrilled....yeah! I hope you have a fabulous Friday that leads into a wonderful weekend. Enjoy!
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Stamps: SU Vintage Vogue
Paper: Bazzil and My Mind's Eye Ooh La La Designer Paper
Ink: SU bravo Burgundy, Pumpkin Pie, and Sage Shadow
Accessories: Janome, Ribbon, Linen Thread, Button, SU Curly Punch, Sponging, Martha Stewart Border Punch, and Glue Dots

Soft & Sweet Note

Good morning, I am thrilled to be a guest for the Color Q Challenge, CQC19. I have earned both the Wild Card and Color Queen badges for the cards shown here and here. Stop by the Color Q Challenge Blog and check it out, you could win too! These colors are divine, so soft and lovely! I also used the sketch from Card Positioning Systems, CPS153 .
The tiny flower is from the Verve set Believe and the sentiment is from the Ippity set Just Wanted To Say.
I embossed the top panel of the card, added two different border punch designs, added ribbon tied with a button and linen thread. I hope you will join us this week at the Color Q, Ariella shares some fabulous colors, join us! I hope you have a great day. Make an effort today to bring some happiness to someone, you never know what others are really going through.....enjoy!
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Stamps: Verve Believe and Ippity Just Wanted To Say
Paper: Bazzil and Unknown Designer Paper
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa and Copics
Accessories: Embosing Folder, Ribbon, Button, Linen Thread, Pearl, Sequin, Stickles, SU Border Punch, Martha Stewart Punch, and Glue Dots

Purple Bloom

Good morning, I have a very purple card for you today.....lol..... it is inspired by this weeks Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, CIC45. This weeks bright cupcake was suggested by Lori King a reader of Hope Stamps Eternal. Can you believe I tried not to be inspired by the purple....lol..it didn't work. I used the Basicgrey Designer Paper Sugar Rush. I used the Martha Stewart Punch to scallop the edge, then I sponged it and added Zva Creative Pearls. The flower is a Basicgrey Bloomer.
I also used the sketch from Skipping Stones Designs, SSD010. I hope you can play along with us this week, you can find all sorts of ways to be inspired, it is totally up to you and your creativity.
This week is the first challenge with all of the new Sweeties, make sure to check out the Delicious treats everyone has created!

~ Alice ~ Colleen ~ Kelli ~ Kristen ~ Michelle ~
~ Patricia ~ Piali ~
Have a fabulous day....enjoy!
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Stamps: Waltzing Mouse Stamps and The Little Paper Shop
Paper: Bazzil Avalanche, Basicgrey Sugar Rush Designer Paper
Ink: SU Almost Amethyst and Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Martha Stewart Punch, Zva Creative Pearls, Ribbon, Glitter Pen, Basicgrey Bloomers, and Glue Dots

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I created this card for the 411 color challenge and sketch challenge. I also played along with Marie McClellan From Boots to Rubber Stamps, B2S03 again, she has brought to you this bright sitting area to be inspired. I was inspired by the bold and brightness of the room. I wanted my card to have that same feel, really make a statement. I used the Verve set Feeling Groovy, the Faith sentiment is from Micheal's $1 spot. I have the flower stems coming out of the word. I cut the blooms out, added a red brad, and stickles. This fabulous designer paper is My Mind's Eye Love Me Do, I think this is sooooo sweet...red and yellow paired are awesome! I hope you can play along with some of these challenges today....enjoy!
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Stamps: Verve Feeling Groovy, Micheal's, and SU Tiny Tags
Paper: Bazzil Pale Yellow, Rain, SU Real Red, and My Mind's Eye Love Me Do
Ink: SU Barely Banana and Real Red
Accessories: Janome, Ribbon, SU Tiny Tags Punch, Silver Beads, Stickles, Button, Linen Thread, Brads, and Glue Dots

Just Because

Good morning, it is mojo time again and this is a contest week. So show us your best mojo creation and you could win free Verve. To get all the details and to load your creation to Mr Linky head over to the Mojo Monday Blog.
I am super excited to share today's card for several reasons, one I adore this SU designer paper and the Verve set Love's Flower, no I am not tired of it yet....lol...you guys are probably tired of me using it...lol. The second reason I am super excited is because this is also for Everything But The Kitchen Sink Challenge #5 to use a box top. I used an empty glue dots box and cut out the heart shape an added SU chunky glitter. I add a pattern for the heart from an empty chipboard heart I used from Melissa Frances. I adore this idea, now I can make hearts shapes or any shape from chipboard and put any type of embellish I want on them...so cute. Thanks Winter for the challenge! I hope you gals have a great Monday, can you believe it is already February and my favorite non Christian holiday is fast approaching.....I am so mushy and gushy....show some "love" today! Enjoy.
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Stamps: Verve Love's Flower and Celebrating You
Paper: Bazzil French Vanilla, SU Riding Hood Red, and SU Sending Love
Ink: SU Creamy caramel, Regal Rose, and Copic R37
Accessories: Ribbon, Quickuts Nesting Labels, Button, Linen Thread, Stickles, Martha Stewart Punch, SU Chunky Glitter, Cardboard(Empty Glue Dot Box), Tombow Glue, and Glue Dots

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This is for the 411 Sketch Challenge. I used a SU set some embossing on the black piece of card stock, not sure you can see it or not. I added the ribbon and red gemstones to the flowers. I have needed lots of sympathy cards lately. This sketch is perfect to keep it a little more simple. This is my first time playing along with Stamping 411. Have a wonderful day....enjoy!
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Stamps: SU Close As A Memory
Paper: SU Black, White, and Making Memories Black & White Pad
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Embossing Folder, Gemstones, Ribbon, SU Punch, and Glue Dots

Let It Snow

This sketch is for the CPS, Sweet 'N Sassy is this weeks sponsor, you can play along and upload your creation to Mr Linky on the CPS Blog. I used the new stamp from Sweet 'N Sassy called Waddle I Do? you can get this one and the other winter stamp called You Light Up My Life for only $15.00 including shipping. What a great deal. I colored him with my copics and paper pieced his scarf. I added Martha Stewart snow heavily to the bottom, you know the little penguin luvs that...hehehehe. I scored in tow places to represent the separation of panels. I ran the Prism Blush Red Dark piece of card stock through the CB using the snowflake embossing folder. I hope you enjoy your day and make some time to create!

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Stamps: Sweet 'N Sassy Waddle I Do?

Paper: Prism Blush Red Dark, Bianco, SU Old Olive, and SU DP

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black and Copics

Accessories: Martha Stewart Glitter, SU Circle Punches, Bling, Scor Pal, and Glue Dots

For Someone Special

I created this for the CPS sketch challenge that Sweet 'N Sassy is sponsoring. You can learn more at the Sweet 'N Sassy Blog. I chose to use one of the Christmas digi's that you can receive free, to learn how to get yours free go here. I colored the image with my copics and used my Janome to sew the bottom panel. I also distressed around the edges and added a strip of olive ribbon. I punched out the sentiment with SU oval punches. I hope you like my Chrsitmas card, you know it's not to early to get started on yours today *wink*! Enjoy your evening.

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Stamps: Sweet 'N Sassy Digi Christmas Polar Bear

Paper: Prism Burned,Blush Red Dark, and SU dp

Ink: Printer Ink and Copics

Accessories: Janome Sewing Machine, Ribbon, Distressing Tool, SU Oval Pucnhes, and Glue Dots

You're Berry Special

I created this for the CPS challenge that Sweet 'N Sassy is sponsoring this week. I really like this sketch and decided to make a 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 square card, great size for the Sweet 'N Sassy strawberry from the summer fun set. I colored the strawberry with my copics, added the red checkered dp and American Crafts brads. All of the spring and summer sets are 15% off check them out at Sweet 'N Sassy. I hope you have a wonderful day, enjoy it; it's hump day.....the weekend is almost here! Oh, one more thing if you play and load to SCS use the code CPS114.

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Stamps: Sweet 'N Sassy Summer Fun

Paper: SU riding hood red, white, and red checkered dp

Ink: Momento and copics

Accessories: American Crafts brads, nesties, and glue dots