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Sunday, October 4, 2009

...Viva La Mojo & Blog Candy

These are a couple of this week's challenge cards that I finally got a chance to work on yesterday while I was at Pam's. I don't have that much spare time anymore since we got this new puppy. She is precious, but she is also alot of work...so I am lucky to get one card/project finished during the day while we are home alone. I am always so excited when someone else gets here to help me with her! LOL!

Here is my submission for Monday's
Mojo Sketch Challenge #106:


This is my submission for Friday's Viva la Verve Sketch:
Now I also have some sweet BLOG CANDY for you. My hit counter passed 200,000, and I have over 200 followers now. So to celebrate this new milestone, how would you like the chance to win:
  • One (1) Spellbinders' Blossom Nesties
  • One (1) Pack Retired SU Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
  • One (1) Pack Jumbo Eyelets
  • One (1) Pack Kaiser Rhinestones

This offer is open to continental US and Canada residents only....sorry, but shipping is horrendous! Here's are the rules:

  • Leave a comment at THIS post (one per person, please)
  • If you follow my blog, your name will be entered TWICE for a chance to win
  • A random winner will be chosen on Sunday, October 11th. I will announce the winner on Monday, October 12th.***Edited to add***Even though you follow my blog, you must still leave a comment to be entered into the drawing for the goodies.
  • The winner will have four days to contact me with their shipping information. If the winner has not contacted me within the four day period another random winner will be chosen.

That's it for today! Thanks for stopping by to see me, and I will see you again tomorrow! Until then...

Supplies
"Autumn Wishes" Card
Stamps: Harvest Blessings (Verve)
Papers: Taken With Teal, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Autumn Meadow DSP
Inks: Taken With Teal, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: fiskars border punch, felt ribbon, dimensionals, mat pack, paper piercer, scissors, sponge dauber
"Kindred Spirits" Card
Stamps: Kindred Spirits (Verve)
Papers: River Rock, Wild Wasabi, Really Rust, Whisper White, Apple Cider DSP
Inks: Really Rust, Wild Wasabi, River Rock
Accessories: mat pack, paper piercer, dimensionals, ribbon, button, linen thread, big shot, circle nesties

90 comments:

Joanne said...

Beautiful cards! I love the colors you used.

Danni said...

Such beautiful cards! Puppies are so much work, but so well worth it! :-)

Marley said...

Lovely cards..
I cant enter the candy cause I live in the Netherlands.. Too bad! But its great you share it with your other blogfollowers. XxMarley

Lynn said...

Mercy,
Thanks for the chance to win! Love your cards..as always!

Jessica Diedrich said...

This is beautiful, girlfriend! LOVE it! Congrats on your hits-I gotta fix my counter-I just ticked over 100 and it's showing up like 12. happened to a bunch of people I know...weird!

carpediem said...

I enjoy visiting your blog. I'm also a follower!

Pam Varnell said...

OMG, I wanna win, I wanna win, I wanna win. LOL. These cards are gorgeousness. Lurve them!! Hugs.

Maureen said...

love the cards today, Mercy! the colours are great! We were talking about animals, especially new puppies, at work this week saying how much work they are and it's hard to travel with them or even leave them with someone. Good thing they are cute! I'm already a (faithful) follower...thanks for the chance to win and congrats on the hits! I've added about 1000 to that count LOL

Laural-Lee said...

Mercy you always have such beautiful cards. I especially like the your version of the verve sketches. The colours are excellent. Thanks so much for your kinds words and encouragement on my blog. I greatly appreciate your enthusiasm. Please grace us with more pictures of your new puppy.

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

What stunning cards! Love the colors!
TFS :*)
~ margie

Valarie (vampme3) said...

Congratulations, Mercy! I have followed your blog for quite a while and enjoy it very much! Please enter in the drawing for blog candy...sounds like great stuff! Thanks.

Shelli Deckard said...

Congratulations on your blog hits! As a new blogger, I am jealous! In just six weeks, I have over 1500, but I am still truckin' along! You go girl! Your fab cards are why I subscribe!

Holly said...

Congrats on the blog hits!! Love all your Verve creations - you always inspire me to create something after I've seen your beautiful work. :-)

Holly said...

Forgot to say I am a follower of your blog. :-)

Jean Fitch from jlfstudio said...

Congratulations on the mondo hit count. And thanks for sharing the mojo, inspiration and loot! Here's to 200,000 more!

Sylvia said...

Wow, what beautiful cards and what a great set of prizes and you are also picking the winner on my 13th wedding anniversary. I've got my fingers crossed!

Alanna said...

Gorgeous cards Mercy. And thanks for the chance to win your candy.

Alanna said...

Forgot to mention that I'm a follower now. I had you on my blog listing but now I'm an actual follower.

Whimsey said...

Love your cards...as always; thanks for the continuing inspiration!!!

And thanks for the chance to win blog candy - what an incredible giveaway!

Tami Grandi said...

I'm so glad that I found your blog and your sketches! Thanks for the chance!

Sheri Zeleznik said...

Hey, I love your Autumn Wishes card! Brown is one of my favorite colors. Congrats on your 200,000 hit.

Jodi Collins said...

These are both SO beautiful Mercy! LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors and stamps you used! Perfection my friend :)

Harriet Skelly said...

COngrats on your hits - your blog is wonderful! These cards are beautiful!

Sharon said...

What lovely cards! Congrats on 200,000!

Anonymous said...

You never fail to inspire me! Beautiful cards.
Teresa Blue
tmblueb@hotmail.com

kat said...

What wonderful blog candy; I'd love to win it! To quote Dr Meredith Grey [from the Grey's Anatomy TV series]: Pick me! Choose me!

Rachel B said...

I love what you did with these sketches. I have yet to try the VivaLaVerve challenge, but am looking forward to it! This is some great blog candy you are offering! I am a follower now, not just in my blog roll!

Marisa said...

So glad you are a Verve Diva now, Mercy :D Love your cards for the sketches and am always in awe of people who can have three DPs on one card. One of these days I'll be able to mix more than one DP on a card LOL!

Congrats on the hits and thanks for the chance to win. Looking forard to Tuesday's sketch already :D

Silke Ledlow said...

Congrats on your milestone - GF!!! Both of your cards are gorgeous!!! Perfect take on the Sketches!!! Hugs ~S~

Marianne Penner said...

Congratulations on over 200 followers and 200,000 visits. Both of the cards on this post are fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win.

Janet, said...

Congratulation on our visitor count. That is amazing. I have just started my blog so have a long way to go and much to learn. I have been following your blog for about a week now and love your cards and great ideas. Thanks for the chance to win some cool card making supplies.
Janet L

rush8888 said...

blog hits! wonderful! love your snazzy cards. i'm a follower, too, plus i subscribed by email...it's easier that way!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Just gorgeous, girl. Congrats on all the blog success. It's no surprise, because you're AMAZING! These cards are gorgeous. I thought of you today, as there was an article in our Idaho paper (I rarely read the paper, but was at the in-laws waiting for dinner) about the banning of the Warriors' cheerleader bible verse banners. Normally I would have just scrolled on by, but I saw Fort Oglethorpe and had to read on! :)

Debra said...

Big Congratulations! I look forward to see what you are going to share and today was no disappointment! Of course, no day ever is. : ) I especially love the non-traditional use of the teal with the choc chip for fall colors - such a cool combination! These cards are a delightful gift, but blog candy, too? You are so generous! Thank you for the opportunity!
Debra

Kathy Grimsdale said...

Congratulations on the success of your blog!!! I have just recently discovered you blog, and I love all you creations and sketches. Keep up the good work
Kathy

Jackie said...

Yet more superb cards, how do you do it :o)
Jackie xx

Bethany Paull said...

Beautiful cards! Glad you're enjoying the new pup, even with the extra time she requires right now.

Terri Trotter Earley said...

This looks like tons of fun. Thanks for your generosity.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Teresa Jenkins said...

Congrats on the milestone! I love your cards and your sketches are so inspirational! I just recently joined the blogging circuit, and love seeing all the amazing examples around!

Tracy S said...

I love all your cards and anything else that you post to your blog. i do check your blog several times daily, everyday. Thanks for the opportunity for blog candy.

Jennifer said...

What a wonderful blog...I just can't wait to see what you come up with. Your one talented lady....thanks for taking the time to inspire all of us.

HazelQ said...

Beautiful cards! I love the colors you used in the first one :)
Hugs
Hazel

Gloria Westerman said...

Your cards are so pretty. And WOW such a busy life too. Can't wait to see pic of pup too. Thansk

Anonymous said...

congratulations on 200,000 hits!! thanks for the beautiful cards and all of the inspiration...and for the chance to win some blog candy.

Mary Marsh said...

mercy-love your blog and all your gorgeous samples and the tuesday sketch challenge. thanks for a chance to win some blog candy

Janet said...

WooHoo for you! Congrats on all the followers and blog posts. I love your blog and am so glad that you started doing the tuesday sketches. Keep on with the great stuff!

CraftyRia said...

Congratulations! I love the cards you made, too!

I'm glad your blog is very successful.

CraftyRia said...

I just became a follower of your blog.

scrappingnana said...

Congratulations on all the hits. I enjoy visiting your blog each day. Love your cards.

Paperpretties said...

Congratulations for reaching 200,000 hits! I love your work. It's beautiful but not so advanced that I don't think I could try a card like it myself. Thank you for the inspiration!

Gloria Westerman said...

Mercy, I'm so sorry to have to enter twice here, but I forgot to tell you that I join you blog. Thank you gloria

Jodi said...

Both of these cards are gorgeous! Congrats on the 200,000 visits and the 200+ followers ~ and I am one of them! I definitely can relate to having a new puppy in the house (although we have now had ours for a little over 2 months). Thanks for the chance to win all these fabulous goodies :)

Kristen said...

Congrats on your blog reaching 200! Your cards are beautiful. I love brown and teal together!

Jen Mitchell said...

Congratulations on reaching your milestone. I love visiting your blog. Your creations are always so inspiring. Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy. You're the best!

Misti said...

Gorgeous cards!! I remember those puppy days... they are cute, but so much work!! :D

Jacqueline said...

Mercy you are amazing!! Congrats on all the followers and hits! It is no wonder why, you are so talented! I love seeing your sketches every week! Beautiful cards also! :D Thanks for the chance~

Janice M said...

Beautiful cards!! Thanks for the chance to win. I found your blog about a month or two ago and I'm enjoying doing your sketches when I can.

Neva said...

Mercy, congrats on reaching 200 followers and all those posts too. WOW. You are such a talented crafter and such an inspiration.

Darsie Bruno said...

love, love, love your cards! I've just found your blog, and am trying today's sketch! You are an inspiration!

Julie Marshall said...

Love, Love, Love your cards!! You are truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing your creations with us!

Jessie/knightrone said...

Congrats on all the hits and all the followers..what can we say, YOU ROCK!! HUGS!!

Jessica Fitzgerald (aka MommaJess) said...

I am new to your blog but I am completely obsessed with it. LOL. I just became a follower and I look forward to seeing all your creations. Thanks and keep up the great work.

Donna Baker said...

I love your sketches, and have been meaning to play along. Beautiful cards, congrats on your milestone!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

You always have great stuff Mercy, I'll always come back for more. Congrats on the hits! :)

Giovana said...

Beautiful cards Mercy!! Congratulations on your hits!! One day I will hit that number too (I hope). I just become a follower and ready to play your new Sketch.

Thanks for the chance to win.
God bless
Giovana

Heidi said...

Mercy- I am so glad that I found your blog about 2 months ago. I have throughly enjoyed it and it appears many others have as well- congrats! Thanks for the chance for your wonderful candy- I follow you as well.

TannyP said...

Amazing as usual =)
I can't believe I wasn't already a follower...what the heck?! I love your Challenges and your cards ROCK!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on reaching a huge reader milestone! The cards you've presented are lovely. I especially like the blue leaf embellishment!
Beth Greco

gocanucksgo said...

Hey Mercy! Already a follower so I can't add to your total but I can add to your hits counter =)Fantastic looking cards. I love the first card's layout! Keep up the great work and thanks =)

seamom said...

Congratulations! 200,000! That's wonderfull!! And I do so enjoy following your blog. Beautiful cards to view and glean inspiration from, and stamps and other products I never knew existed. The term "enabled" used to be read fairly often. Well, let me tell you. YOU enable ME! I've bought not a few products I have "discovered" on you blog!
THANKS!

Christine said...

Congrats on your 200,000 hits! Wow, that really is a LOT!

Love the look of the new sketch, I will definitely be participating in that one!

Signed up to follow your blog, see you soon!

jorgenson1717 said...

I'm a follower!

Love your cards! I'll have to come back and view moreof your cards.

By the way, great blog candy.

Cindy

Michelle VP said...

What beautiful cards! Your work is truly inspiring. We got a puppy last year and it's a ton of work at first, but enjoy those sweet puppy days while they last. Now that she's over a year old, she's calmed down a lot and it's so nice to go a few hours in between potty breaks. :)

Congrats on all the hits. I've been a follower for a few weeks now.

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous card, but they always are! I am subscribed to your blog if that counts as a follower, wouldn't miss it!!! Thank you for a chance at the blog candy.
Ilene B.

ValmaLu said...

I love the Autumn card! I am a big fan of leaves and have stamped them on my kitchen cabinets so this card was right up my alley!

Mrs. Nancy G said...

Hey there! I am a long time fan of your art and a follower.

Congrats on your blogging success.

Keep inspiring!

Smiles,
~nance

Anonymous said...

Love how you just make all that patterned paper "work together". You got it goin' on!

Denimo said...

Hi Marcy! As usual... love your cards!! And would just be thrilled to win this candy! Thanks so much for the opportunity!! Hey... I finally have my own blog!!! :)

Denimo said...

Sorry kiddo! I really do know your name is Mercy... NOT Marcy! :)

Do NOT count this a second time.

Fonda @Southern Scraps said...

Love your cards and your sketches!

Natalie said...

Love all the inspiration here!! And thanks for the opportunity to win! It's been fun following!

Dawn Easton said...

Awesome talent girl! You know I love your work!! Congrats on the hits!!!!

C said...

Congratulations, Mercy. Your blog challenges and your work are awesome!

Janet, said...

Glad I found your blog, I love doing sketch challenges. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy. Visit my blog when you get a chance. I would love to have you as a follower.
http://janet-janetscreations.blogspot.com/

Shelley C said...

Good luck with the puppy! They are a lot of work. Love your site and designs. They are lovely

Mary Marsh said...

love your site and your beautiful cards-thanks for the chance to win some blog candy

Davi said...

Mercy, Have been checking out your site since entering my first challenge with c4c about 5 weeks ago. Your creations are not only beautiful but inspiring!! Congrats on 200.000 and thanks for the oportunity to win this great "stash" blessings

Davi said...

Opps, forgot to tell you also became a follower. :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Mercy! I love all your sketches and enjoy the creativity you share. Your work is always an inspiration. I am a follower of your blog and I subscribed to email updates so I don't miss a thing! -Mary R.

Betsye Rose said...

I just want to say I miss visiting with you every month.