Your Friendship, C4C, and An Inspiration Archive!

Happy Saturday!  We have a new and fun challenge for you this week at Crazy 4 Challenges!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C226).  

This week's challenge is 
Be Sentimental!  

 Well, I have been sick for a few days.  I even missed a couple of days of school which is saying something because I never like to miss work.    I have some sort of  stomach virus!  No fun!  Plus,  no family member wants to come within 50 feet of me without spraying disinfectant.    I finally felt well enough to go to my craft room late today.   

For my card I am also playing along with Papertrey's Inspiration Archive Challenge.   We are to use the colors to the left, but we got to choose a sketch.  I chose the one pictured.  It works perfectly with the C4C since the sentiment is the center of attention.

I used Papertrey's True Black, snow white, and raspberry fizz dp.  I used PTI's raspberry fizz and new leaf inks.  These inks are the original formula.  I think my new leaf has gotten really dark.  I may need to purchase the new formulation.   I did stamp the veining in black.   I used Rosie Posie, Rosie Posie  Step 2, and Rosie Posie dies.  I also used We Go Together and Masculine Motifs (world image stamped in soft stone behind sentiment). My background is the Center Stage Cover Plate in black with all the pieces glued back into place.  I loved the overall texture of it.

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Anja de Regt 
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Frances Byrne
• Heather Pulvirenti 
• Helen Cryer 
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak  
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Peggy McCurry
• Danielle Lounds 
• Jeanne Streiff  (March Guest Designer)

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  

Betty

Verve's March Diva Inspirations Hop!

 Welcome to Verve's March Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time! This month we've got a fabulous challenge that's sure to put a string in your step! So in addition to a comment prize hidden along the hop, you can play along with the challenge and link up your creation for a chance to win another prize!

Our March challenge is Spring Has Sprung:

It's time to ditch the winter blues! Create a card that sings Spring using inspirational quotes, pretty colors,  florals,  or themes that celebrate new life.   

Whether you draw inspiration from the graphic or blaze your own trail,

 just show us what spring means to you!

When I think Spring, I think warm weather, leafy trees, walks in the park, and a rebirth of nature.  One of my favorite spring colors is peach!  I used Echo Parks Victoria dp.   To create my Spring theme on my card, I combined Verve's Beautiful You,  Bountiful Backgrounds, Autumn Splendor,  Sunny Days, and Christmas in the Air stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Flag It, Rounded Rectangle, and Rounded Scallop Frame dies.  I finished my card with a seam binding bow in Tangerine using Verve's Spring Fling Ribbon Collection.   I am using this week's Mojo Monday Sketch 335.

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines.

	1. Amy	11. Julee
	2. Anya	12. Teresa
	3. Betty	13. Stacey
	4. Jessica	14. Marisa
	5. Karen	15. Laurie
	6. Sankari	16. Maureen
	7. Sarah	17. Jen
	8. Sony	18. Christyne
	9. Susan	19. Charmaine
	10. Tiffany	20. Andrea

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Next on the hop is  Jessica!

Betty

Crazy for Challenges and a Mojo!

Happy Saturday!  We have a new and fun challenge for you this week at Crazy 4 Challenges!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C225).  

This week's challenge is 
about the color ORCHID!

 

I am using some My Mind's Eye designer papers.     I am using Verve's Each Day stamp set along with Verve's Cut Above Scalloped Trim Trio, Goodness Flower, and From the Heart die sets.  I finished my card with a few of Verve's Pastel Sequin Mix and a seam binding bow in Watermelon using Verve's Truly Madly Deeply Ribbon Collection.  I am playing along with this week's Mojo Sketch.










Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Anja de Regt 
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Frances Byrne
• Heather Pulvirenti 
• Helen Cryer 
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak  
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Peggy McCurry
• Danielle Lounds 
• Jeanne Streiff  (March Guest Designer)

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  

Betty

Celebrate Today! Crazy 4 Challenges Sketch Week!

Happy Saturday!  We have a new and fun challenge for you this week at Crazy 4 Challenges!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C223).  

This week's challenge is 
a sketch!  

I turned the sketch to create a vertical card.  I am using some My Mind's Eye designer papers.     I combined  Verve's  newly released More Than Love stamp set with Chevron Love and Joyful Blooms stamp sets.  I used Verve's Cut Above Rounded Scallop Frame, Rounded Rectangle, Heart Quartet, and Charming Oval die sets.  I finished my card with some tiny silver pearls and a Licorice Cream bow using Verve's Polka Dot Basics Ribbon Collection.

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Anja de Regt 
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Frances Byrne
• Heather Pulvirenti 
• Helen Cryer 
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak  
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Peggy McCurry
• Danielle Lounds (February Guest Designer)

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  

Betty

Happy Birthday

Happy Thursday!  This is Day 2 of Snow Days.  I am starting to get used to this.  Had some crafty time so I decided to play along with Papertrey's 7th Anniversary Celebrations Day 9 Challenge. 

This challenge was fun as well as challenging.  It forced me out of my comfort zone a bit so that is a good thing.

                                          



Here are my choices for my card.  I chose Random.org to make my selections.


 1. Ashley's Color Selection #1  No. 5 Hawaiian Shores
2. Betsy's  Color Selection #2  No. 4 Sweet Blush 
3. Christina's Color Selection #3  No. 3 Summer Sunrise.
4. Danielle's Neutral Color Selection No. 4 Kraft
5. Dawn's  No. 1 Sketch
6. Erin's Occasion Selection #3 Birthday Card
7. Heather's Technique Selection No.  4  Inlaid Diecuts
8. Laura's Embellishment Selection No. 3 Buttons
9.  Melissa' Fiber Selection No. 3 Embroidery Thread







I used all Papertrey Products to make my card.  As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty