Viva la Verve/VLVJUNE2013-Deepest Sympathy

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Good morning, it is time to share my take of this weeks Viva la Verve sketch. Maureen has created this sweet sketch and we both used doilies for those half circle, so dig out those sweet doilies if you like; it is the obvious choice! I have covered mine with lots of fun emblellies, I just could not help myself...lol.  Lace trim, seam binding, stitching, and a sweet heart tag complete my card.  Don't forget to enter my giveaway, there is a Verve gift certificate up fro grabs.. There is also a Verve sale goin on, there is new Verve ribbon in the store too.....you can get all the details on that here.  Also, tell Julee here what your favorite ribbon collection is and someone will win a $25 Verve gift certificate!

Stamps: Deepest Sympathy Plain Jane(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: Doilies, SU Square Punch, Janome Sewing Machine, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Burlap String, SU Metal Tags, Heart Die, Gemstones, Best Glue Ever, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK23
Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes
Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVJUNE2013

Authentique Guest Designer

Good morning, I am totally thrilled to be guest designing for Authentique, what an honor!  You can head over the Authentique blog and read all about it and see more of my projects there!  I am so happy about this opportunity, thanks you Authentique!

Waltzingmouse Folk Art Medallion Peek

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It is the final day of the peeks, we will have a blog waltz tomorrow with your chance at winning Waltzingmosue Stamps.  Be sure to waltz with us tomorrow!  The stamps will be available tomorrow at the Waltzingmouse Store. Today's set is called Folk Art Medallion  so many possibilities! The blog list is below, be sure to stop by each DT members blog...you do not want to miss the peeks the DT has created...WOW!

Stamps: Folk Art Medallion(Waltzingmouse)

Paper: Black Card Stock and Authentique Designer Paper

Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger and Sage Shadow(SU)

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Twenty Five, Seam Binding, Bakers Twine, Lace Trim, Doily, Heart Die, Gemstone, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Stamps: Folk Art Medallion(Waltzingmouse)

Paper: Kraft Card Stock

Ink: Versamark and Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)

Accessories: Spellbinders Circle Nesties, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Bakers Twine, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Simon Says Stamp: a bit of green
Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting

Anya Schrier

Becca Feeken

Belinda Chang Langner

Clare Buswell

Edna Morrisedie

Iwona Palamountain

Jean Martin

Jeanne Jachna

Jen Cuthbertson

Jennifer Holmes

Julia Aston

Karin Åkesdotter

Kelly Schirmer

Kim Duran

Laurie Schmidlin

Lynn Mercurio

Renee Lynch

Sandie Dunne

Sarah Martina Parker

Teresa Kline:ME

Tosha Leyendekker

Claire Brennan

Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz

I am sooo excited about today's post, I am sharing my first card as a Waltzingmouse DT member ..eeecckk!  I am thrilled to be joining this amazing team, thank you Claire!  Ok, we where to use our favorite Waltzingmouse Stamp set, ok let's just say; that is impossible...lol.  I am always up for a good challenge, but narrowing down Waltzingmouse to a favorite, I can't do it..lol. I adore all the background sets, they are a favorite of mine today, but I have lots of favorites!  I also like stamping so that there is a fade in the ink, that probably has a proper name; but I don't know what it is called.  I am luvin blue and black as of lately, so this card has a lot of my favorites...I luv the bling the banners, the sweet clip, and of course the distressing.  Be sure to stop by all the DT's blogs and leave them some luv...enjoy the waltz!

Kim Duran

Jean Martin

Karin Åkesdotter

Jen Cuthbertson

Iwona Palamountain

Teresa Kline:ME

Edna Morrisdie

Renee Lynch

Jeanne Jachna

Lynn Mercurio

Julia Aston

Tosha Leyendekker

Jennifer Holmes

Sandie Dunne

Becca Feeken

Kelly Schirmer

Laurie Schmidlin

Clare Buswell

Anya Schrier

Sarah Martina Parker

Belinda Chang Langner

Stamps: Heirloom Patterns and Teeny Trees(Waltzingmouse)

Paper: White Card Stock and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)

Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)

Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle Die Set by Verve, Seam Binding, Melissa Frances Gemstone, Tiny Gemstones, Tim Holtz Tiny Clips, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

365 Cards: friends/Day58

Lucy's Card Sketch: Day 2

SCS Love Fest Challenge

I have had such fun playing along with the SCS Love Fest Challenges, you still have time to play; check it out here! This is for The Cats Pajamas inspiration photo challenge, fun colors and patterns. I incorporated a little blue with the yellow and gray...sweet.  I have used stamps and dies from the NEW Verve Release!  Be sure to head over to Verve and take a little shopping trip! Hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!

SCS Love Fest Challenge: inspiration photo/LOVFEST2013F
Sketch Frenzy Friday: sketch/SFF022213

Stamps: Remember This(Verve)
Paper: Seal Salt(Bazzil) and Renew Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: Archival Tuxedo Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Banner Bundle Die Set and Jotted Heart Die by Verve, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Janome Sewing Machine,  3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Authentique Challenges

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Hi, I am sharing a couple of cards I created to play along with Authentique, I adore this colro challenge!  I have used the Lovely paper Crafting Kit for both of these cards.  I adore all of the great noteables, tags, and stickers in this set!  There is enough to make all of your Valentines for the year. I added random gemstones to both cards, I was feeling girly today!  Hope you have a wonderful week...enjoy!

Authentique: colors

Deconstructed Sketch: sketch/#85

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I have used the same Authentique kit for this card too, both of these cards are some what CAS for me.  I have been making a few more cards lately that are CAS.  But, I must say I am itching to create shabby and chic with all the extra embellies...lol.  Thanks for stopping by and for commenting!

Authentique: sketch
Inspire Me Fridays: anything goes

Special

Hi friends, I am sharing the card I made using today's SCS sketch, such a fun sketch!  I may have gotten carried away on the layers and I could not stop adding layers and sweet embellies.  The washi tape, tag, and sweet button.  I have something very special to share, I am now hostessing the Cards For A Cause over at SCS.  If you are not familiar with Cards For A Cause, please stop by and check it out.  If you are like me, you make tons of cards and can't send them all.  Each month we spotlight a group, organization, or person who can use the cards to bless others.  There are tons of people out there who could be blessed by your extra cards.  I luv to give back, I feel very blessed!  To read about this months "cause" go here. I cannot wait to see what the year has in store for Cards For A Cause, help us help others!  Hope you have a fabulous day...enjoy!

1 Peter 2:9 NKJV
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

Stamps: None
Paper: Espresso(SU) and Peaceful Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink: None
Accessories: SU Espresso and Kraft Tulle, May Arts Leaf Ribbon, Seam Binding, May Arts Tag, Gluber, Button, Burlap String, MFT Dies, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Color Throwdown:  colors/CTD223
SCS Sketch: sketch/SC417
Word Art Wednesday:  anything encouraging goes/#61

Mojo Monday/MOJO272 LOVE

Good morning mojo friends, this weeks sketch is so much fun!  I adore making "love" cards, I had lots of fun with this one!  The papers and elements are from Authentique, a sweet love kit for making cards or scrap booking called Lovely! The sentiment is from the new Verve set that is to come in 2013, it is called No Matter What.  Be sure to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and check out the other mojo makers creations, these ladies are amazing!  Have a wonderful day...enjoy!

But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble.

                                                            ~Psalm 59:16

Stamps: No Matter What(Verve)

Paper: White card Stock and Lovely Designer Paper Authentique

Ink: Riding Hood Red(SU)

Accessories: Sizzix Scalloped Heart Die, Gemstone, Seam Binding Ribbon, Burlap String, Button, SU Square Punch, Janome Sewing Machine, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares and Glue Dots 

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO272

Jesus, The True Gift

This is a CAS card I created to play along in a few challenges.  I luv the challenge over at CASology,  I immediately thought about Jesus as the true gift of Christmas!  I used the sweet CAS sketch from Feeling Sketchy and of course this fits the challenge at Word art Wednesday.  I have used die cut stars that I embossed and then sponged with Tim Holtz distressed ink.  A few lines of scoring, it is hard to see and then the burlap bow.  The stamps are from Verve, the set Richly Blessed which is on sale!

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.          
                                               ~Romans 6:22-23                                                        

Stamps:  Richly Blessed(Verve)

Paper:  Cream card Stock and Authentique Designer Paper

Ink:  Coffee Archival(Ranger)

Accessories:  Sizzix Sta Die, Embossing Folder, Scor Pal, Burlap String, Glue Dots, and Foam Squares

CASology: gift/#23

Feeling Sketchy: sketch/#37

Word Art Wednesday:  anything/#58 

Christ The Savior

Good evening, I have another Christmas card to share, playing along with a couple of challenges.  I have used the new release Verve set, Peace on Earth.; you can get the entire release for a great sale price here!  I have used the gorgeous colors from The Color Throwdown, the bird image is stunning...thanks for a great color challenge!  I have added lace, distressing, seam binding, and those sweet pine cones.  I treated myself to some new goodies from this amazing Etsy Boutique.  I hope you have a wonderful evening, I have more creations throughout the weekend to share!  Be sure to stop back by....enjoy!

Stamps:  Peace on Earth(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft Card Stock, and Gathering Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Nesties, Lace Trim, Seam Binding, Pine Cones  Tim Holtz Border Punch, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Fashionista Challenge: blue Christmas/#9 
The Color Throwdown:  colors/CTD218
Tuesday Alchemy:  anything goes/#40
Unscripted Sketches:  sketch/#184

Thinking of You

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Happy day, I am sharing a card I created for a couple of challenges.  The Shabby Tea Room has used the sweet photo of this "little pumpkin" as inspiration.  I have had this sweet little thing saved to my Pinterest for soem time, so cute.  I used the sketch from Authentique's Blog, a super fun sketch, these two inspirations made a perfect pair!  I have used a Verve sentiment, from the set Treasured Words; adding flowers, pearls, and distressing.  I hope you have a great evening and a great start to your week....enjoy! 

Stamps:  Treasured Words(Verve)
Paper:  Cream Card Stock, Carefree Designer Paper (Authentique)
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger) and Pumice Stone Distressed Ink(Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Nesties, SU Square Punch, Prima Flowers, Tiny Bloomer Flowers,  Pearls, Burlap String, Seam Binding, Distressing Tool, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots 

Authentique:  sketch/Novemebr
Shabby Tea Room: hey pumpkin/#138  

Mojo Monday/MOJO265 Never Give Up

Good morning friends!  It is Monday and that means another fabulous mojo sketch; this week is circle or square week and you know I luv those circle cards...tehehehe.  Julee has created this fabulous sketch, I am luvin all the layers!  I also used one of my favorite color combos black and green, they are the color challenge over at the Authentique blog.  As soon as I seen the colors I knew I wanted to play, I only have the papers from Authentique, I did not know they had lots of other tags and embellies...I placed an order to get some for myself.  I also am playing along with the SCS HYCCT challenges, it is for a great cause, you can play along with us here.  I hope you have a super exciting Monday..*grin*....enjoy!

If the sky falls, hold up your hands.  ~Author Unknown

Stamps:  Hope Blooms(Verve)
Paper: Black, Cream Card Stock, and Enchanted and Festive Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Picot Circle Nesties, Seam Binding, Button, 3D Foam Squares,and Glue Dots

Authentique:  color challenge

Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO265

SCS HYCCT1217:  pinking shears/decorative edge