…BLD April Blog Hop

As you already know, today we’re having a new release blog hop using the new images from By LORi Designs!  If you’ve come from LINDA’S BLOG then you’re in the right place; if not, then you’ll need to start over at ANGELA’S BLOG to catch up and follow along.  Here’s my card for today’s hop…introducing:

“Puddle Jumpers Quinn”

I started my card as I would any other…with a sketch.  This time I chose to use April’s SFYTT by Jen del Muro, but I turned it into a standard-sized card instead of a square one.  I printed the Quinn in Black and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers, then paired the completed image with some patterned papers from the Blossom Soup paper pack from Jillibean Soup along with some Riding Hood Red, Kraft, and White Cardstock.  I distressed the edges of the Kraft cardstock panel with the Distrezz-It-All from Zutter…I just LOVE the way the edges fray when distressed with this machine!  I stitched the red dotted panels directly to the large Kraft cardstock panel, then also added some stitching around the edges of the pink text panel.  After adding some Crinkle Ribbon, a handwritten sentiment, Button/Twine accent, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by to see me, and hop on over to SHERI’S BLOG to see what she has for you…I’m sure you’ll LOVE it!  Until then…

…Fluttering By

Happy Monday, peeps!  I’ve had a whirlwind weekend, but I finally got a chance to run up to the hospital and see Brooke this afternoon.  My guys and I have been having horrid sinus problems, so we didn’t want to go up there until we were feeling better…heaven knows we don’t need her getting sick right now.  Her white cell count and platelets are extremely low and she has a head cold, but she was in good spirits and cutting-up with us yet we could tell that she wasn’t feeling 100%.  Please continue your prayers for her, and I will keep you updated on her condition as the days go on.

Now let’s turn to some fun and cuteness!  I haven’t really been in the mood to do a lot of stamping lately, but when I do feel the “need” kicking in I almost always reach for my images from My Favorite Things.  As soon as I saw the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #13 from last week I KNEW what I was going to do, and here it is:

I decided to use the “Fred Bear & Butterfly” set, stamped the images in Black Ink, and colored them with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the focal panel with patterned papers from the Stella Rose- Hattie paper pad from My Mind’s Eye along with some Enchanted Evening, Harvest Gold, and White Cardstock. I stitched the edges of the horizontal panel, distressed the large floral panel, then pierced that edges of the focal panel.  I used the Die-namics Rolled Rose Die as the accent to the sentiment panel and added a Gold Rhinestone to the center.  After adding some Stickles, more Rhinestones, and several more Dimensionals the card was complete.  I’m so pleased with the way it turned out! :)

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow night with the card that I took to Brooke today using an image from By LORi Designs!  Until then…

…Playing Catch-Up

I had promised to have some MFT cards for you yesterday, but I had only colored the images…no cards were made until this morning!  I have always LOVED the Wednesday Sketches from MFT, and I was so saddened when they stopped doing them.  Luckily, they began reissuing the sketches a few weeks ago so I was one happy girl!  Let’s play some catch-up on the last two challenge:

“Pure Innocence-Ladybug” for MFTWSC11

Supplies: Stamps: Pure Innocence-Ladybug (MFT), Papers: Riding Hood Red, Dark Brown, Vintage Cream, Simply Chartreuse, Stella Rose-Gertie DP(My Mind’s Eye), Inks: Memento Black, Accessories: dimensionals, sewing machine, rhinestones, nesties, big shot, mat pack, paper piercer, copics, scissors, fresh cut grass die-namics

…and “Pure Innocence-Being Cute Is What I Do” for MFTWSC12

Supplies: Stamps: Pure Innocence-Being Cute Is What I Do (MFT), Papers: Hawaiian Shores, Ripe Avocado, Raspberry Fizz, White, Stella Rose-Hazel DP (My Mind’s Eye), Inks: Memento Black, Accessories: dimensionals, sewing machine, ribbon, rhinestones, heart punch, flower punch, silver brad, copics

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you all back here in the next day or two with another card…and maybe a VIDEO!!!  Until then…

…You’ll Be In My Heart

Happy Saturday!  I can’t tell you how good it feels to be able to go to my little stampin’ spot and play along with other challenges again.  It was always so hard to play along when there were so many other obligations that had to take priority over “playing”…and I missed it!  Luckily, one of my favorite companies has started reissuing sketch challenges…and I get to play along this week! :)

 

 

This is my submission for My Favorite Things’ Wednesday Sketch Challenge #4 from this week.  I can't seem to stay away from their Pure Innocence line of stamps…I just think that they’re adorable!  I used “Love You With All My Heart” from MFT, stamped the image in Black Ink, and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the focal panel with patterned papers from the Laundry Line paper pad by My Mind’s Eye along with some Berry Sorbet and Aqua Mist Cardstock. The focal panel was created using Classic Circle Nesties and the Sizzix Big Shot. I added some Crystal Stickles to the heart, and used the Apron Lace Border Punch to create the edges of the striped vertical panel.  I forgot about having some acrylic hearts stashed away until I started digging through my craft drawers trying to find something to use along with the sentiment flag…it was the perfect touch, I think (as seen in the smaller picture above)!  After adding some Stitching, Ribbon, an MFT Button, and several Dimensionals the card was complete.  Whatcha think? :)

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another Whimsie Doodles card!  Until then…

…TGF Preview Meets CAF Sketch #45

Happy Saturday, everyone!  I’m back today with another Release Preview from The Greeting Farm, and I’m so excited that our next release is just around the corner…December 1st!  I’m also excited that the Farmers are playing along with the Club Anya & Friends Blog and their Saturday Sketch Challenge #45!  I know you’re just dying to see another soon-to-be-released image, so let’s get started!

Introducing “OA-Fuzzy Wuzzy”!!!  I stamped the Olivia from the set in Black Ink and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  The focal panel was cut out using Nesties and a Big Shot.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Curio paper pad.  I pierced around the edges of the floral patterned paper panel, then added an artichoke sentiment panel.  After adding some Ribbon and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.  Isn’t she just precious???

Now let’s see what the other Farmers and CA&F have created with this cutie patootie today:

Farmers:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Tammy Maxvill
• Naoual du Mortier (December Guest DT for TGF)

CA&F:

• Anna Maria Nilsson
• Jen Shults
• Kristy Young
• Sheri Gilson (December Guest DT for CA&F)

Like what you’ve seen so far?  Wanna a chance to win this set?  You’ll need to leave some love at the CA&F Blog by 11:59 pm CST…one lucky commenter will WIN “OA Fuzzy Wuzzy”!  Be sure to play along with this week’s sketch challenge, and I’ll see you all again at the Holiday Blog Hop on Tuesday, November 30th at 12:01 am CST!

That’s it for me!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here in a few with an Announcement.  Until then…

…Farm Fresh Sketchy Preview

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a…SKETCH CHALLENGE BY ME!!!  I used one of the new images called “Tank” (that will be released on December 1st) to create my card.  I stamped him in Black Ink, then colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the finished image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Marjolaine paper pad.  I cut out the focal panel using a Nesties Die, then added some stitching around the large argyle panel.  I added some paper piercing using a Mat Pack and Paper Piercer around the large kiwi panel, then added some patterned paper behind a Clear Button to create a coordinating button.  I added a sentiment flag to the button, then finished off the card with some Silver Nail Heads and tons of Dimensionals.  How do you like that green hair?  LOL!

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Tammy Maxvill
• Naoual du Mortier (December Guest DT for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Sammi Betbeder
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain
• Margie Cortina

CA&F:

• Anna Maria Nilsson
• Jen Shults
• Kristy Young
• Sheri Gilson (December Guest DT for CA&F)

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here tomorrow with another TGF Preview and an Announcement!  Until then…

…Verve Day Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  I am sure that everyone is enjoying lots of food, family, and fun today…but I wanted to go ahead and post a card for Verve Day Thursday as well.  I wanted to show you a card that I created using this week’s Mojo Monday #166 sketch as a starting point.  I used the new “Bountiful Harvest” and “Happy Fall” along with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Pyrus paper pad.  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored it with Copic Sketch Markers, and the sentiment was stamped in White Ink.  The edges of some of the panels were distressed, but I sponged all of them with some Chocolate Ink and a Sponge Dauber.  I added some Crinkled Ribbon along with a Button and Copper Cording as well as some Brown Rhinestones.  After adding several Dimensionals the card was complete.

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here again tomorrow with another TGF Farm Fresh Friday Challenge!  Until then…

…Ribbit

Happy Monday, everyone!  I’m here with Friday’s Our Craft Lounge DT Challenge #40 over at the OCL Blog for today’s post!  I’m loving the sketches these fabulous ladies bring us each week, and I fell in love with the little frog from the “By The Pond” set!  I stamped the image in Black Ink and colored it with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored focal panel with some patterned papers from MFT’s Stephanie Fizer Spring Collection paper pack, then cut out the focal panel using a Nesties Die.  After adding some Piercing, Stitching, Rhinestones, and several Dimensionals the card was complete!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the Our Craft Lounge Blog for the complete rules and prize information.  I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another Tuesday Sketch Challenge, so until then…

…Take A Rest

Happy Monday, everyone!  I’m here with Friday’s Our Craft Lounge DT Challenge #39 over at the OCL Blog for today’s post!  I’m loving the sketches these fabulous ladies bring us each week, but I had to make the focal panel crooked on my card to get it to look right.  I fell in love with the bushels of apples from the “Bountiful Harvest” set!  I stamped the images in Black Ink and colored them with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored focal panel with some patterned papers from several paper pads, then cut out the focal panel using a Nesties Die.  I added some Black Crinkled Ribbon/Seam Binding that I recently purchased from the Etsy store, which was made by Flirtdeux (aka Sharon Britt).  I finished the ribbon off with a Jenni Bowlin Button and some Copper Cording.  After adding some Piercing, Stitching, Pearls, and several Dimensionals the card was complete!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the Our Craft Lounge Blog for the complete rules and prize information.  I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another Tuesday Sketch Challenge, so until then…

…Hello Friend

It’s been a busy month for the Verve Divas, but we’ve been fortunate enough to work with some of the most beautiful and elegant stamps ever made.  For today’s card, I used several of the new sets released just last week called “Holiday Phrases”,“Friendly Phrases”,“Munchkin Phrases”, and “Vintage Oval Frame”.  But first, I started with Jen del Muro’s SFYTT from back in August as a starting point…LOVE THIS SKETCH!  I used the new Vintage Oval Frame Die to create the focal panel.   I reached for some patterned papers from the October Afternoon’s Thrift Shop paper pad along with some Kraft, Black, and Cream Cardstock.  I stamped the sentiments in Black Ink, then cut out the panel using the new oval frame die.  The edges of the focal panel were sponged using a Sponge Dauber and Antique Linen Distress Ink.  Cream Twill Ribbon was ties around the card, and a Felt Flower (with a rhinestone center) was added on top.  After adding some Brads, Piercing, a Punched Flower, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here again tomorrow with another TGF Farm Fresh Friday Challenge AND a Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Preview!  Until then…

…Wishing You A Magical Holiday Season

Happy Monday, everyone!  I’m here with Friday’s Our Craft Lounge DT Challenge #38 over at the OCL Blog for today’s post!  I’m loving the sketches these fabulous ladies bring us each week, and I adore the snowman from the “Tweet Winter Wishes” set!  I stamped the images in Black Ink and colored them with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored focal panel with some patterned papers from October Afternoon’s Fly A Kite paper pad.  After adding some Piercing, Ribbon, Corduroy Button, and several Dimensionals the card was complete!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the Our Craft Lounge Blog for the complete rules and prize information.  I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another Tuesday Sketch Challenge, so until then…

…Happy Holidays

Happy Monday, everyone!  I’m here with Friday’s Our Craft Lounge DT Challenge #37 over at the OCL Blog for today’s post!  I’m loving the sketches these fabulous ladies bring us each week, and I adore the turtles from the “Sea-sons Greetings” set!  I stamped the shelled sea-critter in Black Ink and colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored focal panel with some patterned papers from  TGF’s Merry Merry paper pack.  After adding some Piercing, Rhinestones, and several Dimensionals the card was complete!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the Our Craft Lounge Blog for the complete rules and prize information.  I’ll see you back here in a few with a TGF Release Day Card, so until then…

…I <3 Sweaters

Happy Saturday, everyone!  I’m back today with another Release Preview from The Greeting Farm, and I’m so excited that our next release is just around the corner…November 1st!  I’m also excited that the Farmers are playing along with the Club Anya & Friends Blog and their Saturday Sketch Challenge #41!  I know you’re just dying to see another soon-to-be-released image, so let’s get started!

Introducing “I <3 Sweaters”!!!  I stamped the Anya from the set in Black Ink and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  The focal panel was cut out using Nesties and a Big Shot.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from K & Company’s Addison Specialty paper pad.  I pierced around the edges of the striped patterned paper panel, then added a punched border to the horizontal panel.  After adding some Ribbon, Rhinestones, a sentiment flag, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.  Isn’t she the cutest thing???

Now let’s see what the other Farmers and CA&F have created with this cutie patootie today:

Farmers:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Tammy Maxvill
• Emma Eads (November TGF Guest Designer)

CA&F:

• Amber Hight
• Anna Maria Nilsson
•  Jen Shults
• Kristy Young
• Carisa Zglobicki (November CA&F Guest Designer)

Like what you’ve seen so far?  Wanna a chance to win this set?  You’ll need to leave some love at the CA&F Blog by 11:59 pm CST…one lucky commenter will WIN “I <3 Sweaters”!  Be sure to play along with this week’s sketch challenge, and I’ll see you all again at the DT Blog Hop on Release Day starting at 12:01 am CST on November 1st!

That’s it for me!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another MTSC Faves post.  Until then…

…Thankful Blooms

Happy Monday, everyone!  I’m here with Friday’s Our Craft Lounge DT Challenge #36 over at the OCL Blog for today’s post!  I’m loving the sketches these fabulous ladies bring us each week, and I feel in LOVE with the flowers in the “Thankful Flourishes” set!  I stamped the blooms in Black Ink and colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored focal panel with some patterned papers from  DCWV’s Amber Autumn paper pad.  After adding some Stitching, Ribbon, Rhinestones, and several Dimensionals the card was complete!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the Our Craft Lounge Blog for the complete rules and prize information.  I’ll see you back here later today with a Verve Winter Release Preview, so until then…

…Team

Happy Saturday, everyone!  I have something a little different to share with you all today…a digital scrapbook layout that I created using one of Jen Tapler’s sketches for the Scrappy Sunday Challenge over at Paper Craft Planet.  All of the components are from the digital scrapbooking kit called “1st and 10” by Libby Weifenbach, except for the stitching which is from the kit “Bad Sewing Machine IV: Don’t Be A Square” by Traci Reed.  The journaling was done using the font DejaVu Sans Mono.

We are a football-loving household, and we really had fun going to our oldest son’s games.  He played on both the junior varsity and varsity teams, so we were at the ball field twice a week as a family.  Unfortunately, those days are over.  A month ago, Christian sustained a major concussion (his fourth one in four years) and can no longer be involved in any contact sports whatsoever.  It was quite a blow for him since he’s always been so athletic, and he has been suffering from horrible headaches and neck pain since the day of the injury.  He has been in and out of doctors’ offices.  He’s had x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and C-spine films done, and we have an appointment with a neurologist in January (but I’m trying to get him in sooner).  Needless to say, it’s been a struggle watching him miss out on sports since it’s his junior year of high school…but it’s even worse seeing him in such physical pain.  Please lift him up in prayer as we wait to hear the neurologist’s conclusions and recommendations.

That’s it for today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another Mercy’s Magnificent Musings post!  Until then…