Wishing You...

I had a few moments to get crafty today!  I am playing along with this week's VLV Weekly Sketch Challenge and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge.  I have a card to share using some products I received from the Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop Win!  I received some beautiful goodies from Sharon Johnson's Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I thought I would use some of my new beauties on today's card.  Thank you so much, Sharon!

 
I started with Pebbles Cottage Living paper pad.  I love the colors beautiful subtle toned patterns in this collection.   I layered a few of the patterns to comply with the sketch.  I added a section of a paper doily from my craft stash.  I used Verve's newly released Flourish Tag die.  I stamped the sentiment from Verve's Wishing You stamp set.  I stamped a light colored heart behind the sentiment from Verve's More Than Love stamp set.  I added a My Mind's Eye On Trend coral heart.   I added a seam binding bow from Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection and topped it off with a Petaloo Botanica Minis  coral flower.  I finished my card with a clear gem stickpin and some clear gems.  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty
 

Verve's October Diva Inspirations Hop!

Welcome to Verve's October Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's time for the Divas to serve up some fresh inspiration with their Verve stamps! Leave some comment love along the hop spots for a chance to win a prize, then grab some stamps and play along with our October inspiration challenge for another chance to win!

 For this fall fancy challenge, I created two cards. I gave myself a challenge within a challenge so to speak.  I chose 1 Verve stamp set, 1 sketch, and created two looks!   For the first card, I used Fancy Pants Collecting Moments paper pad, I used Verve's Tall Oaks stamp set.  I stamped the trio of pumpkins image twice.  I colored one image with Copics, cut out, and popped up.  I added some soft sponging on the focal circle die and stamped the sentiment.  I added a few touches of sparkle to make a more dressier version of a fall card.  I finished with Verve's Summer Sailing Ribbon Collection in Golden Sun to complete the card.  I love the vibrant warm tones and patterns. 

For the second card, I again used the same Fancy Pants pattern pack, sketch, and Verve's Tall Oaks stamp set, but this time I opted to create a chalkboard styled card.  I must say I really love how the pumpkins look on the black with just the outline.  It looks like they are glowing in the dark to me.   To keep this card simple, I chose to add some Verve's Signature Sequin Mix in brown to finish it.  I love the simplicity of this one.  Completely different look than the first.  I am playing along with the Fusion Challenge.  I used the sketch!

This month's challenge is entitled Fall Fancy:


The air is crisp and the colors are warm – celebrate fall with a spook-tacular creation or a thoughtful thank you using Fall as your inspiration! 

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. Julee	8. Sony
	2. Amy	9. Susan
	3. Anya	10. Maureen
	4. Betty	11. Laurie
	5. Karen	12. Marisa
	6. Sankari	13. Jen
	7. Sarah

As always thanks so much for hopping by! 

Betty

Create In Me!...Viva La Verve Sketch + Color Challenge!

 

Happy Friday and Happy 4th of July in the USA!    It is time to kick off another month of weekly Viva La Verve Sketches.   Julee Tilman is kicking off the first week of July with a sketch and a color challenge!   Check out the VLV Blog for more details and inspiration!

At the time I am  writing this post, those of us living on North Carolina's eastern coast were battening down the hatches for Hurricane Arthur.  Hopefully, we will not have it too bad where I am.  We have had some tornado watches and rain with thunderstorms  and lightening already.  We have tornado watches til 8 am.  

Praying the winds are not upwards of 105 miles per hour this far inland.  I live about 2 hours from the ocean so if the eye touches shore we will see some high winds for sure.    Anyway, keep us in your prayers!

 

For my card I am using Verve's Scripture Medley 1,  More than Love, and Small Phrases stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Flag It dies and Verve's Stormy Skies Ribbon Collection.  I finished my card with some Verve's Shine Bright Sequin Mix.      I combined some Heidi Swap Favorite Things designer papers.  I just love these colors and patterns! 

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Happy Birthday! A Throwdown, Inspiration, and a Sketch!

Happy Saturday!    I feel I have been counting down the last days of school for a while now.  When is it going to end?  LOL!  Actually,  the students are already out, but I still have 2 days of workshops then I am home free!  Not much longer!  

My son  informed me that he has a Birthday Party to go to this evening for a friend at school. So, I had to head to my crafty space and pop up a quick girly Birthday card!  I think it turned out fresh, fun, and young!  

I am playing along with Fusion Card Challenge and The Color Throwdown!  I combined the colors from The Color Throwdown with the inspiration and sketch from Fusion Card Challenge.  I was inspired by the trellis look, the newsprint, and the staggered flowers.  I used the Lifestyles Trelis border.  I used Verve's Chevron Love stamp set.  I stamped the sentiment several times going up the side.  I used the larger butterfly to stamp pieces of the trelis in coordinating inks.  I added some newsprint dp.  I finished my card with a seam binding bow using Verve's Truly Madly Deeply Ribbon Collection in Cotton Candy and Verve's Shine Bright Sequin Mix. 



As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Verve's June Diva Inspirations Hop!

Welcome to Verve's June Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time again! So climb aboard Destination: Inspiration for a fun trip through Verveland today. In addition to a comment prize hidden along the hop, we're debuting our June inspiration challenge as well! Play along for another chance to win!
 

Our June challenge is Winged Whimsy:

Let your creation soar by featuring wings! Think butterflies, birds, feathers or related sentiments. Celebrate the beauty of flight! Whether you draw inspiration from the graphic or fly a solo mission, let's see some winged beauties!

For my card I am using Verve's Wings of Love and Borderline stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Wavy Hearts and Heart Quartet dies.   I finished my card with Verve's Summer Sailing Ribbon Collection in Sky Blue and some Verve's Shine Bright Sequin Mix.   I  am using the sketch from Retro Sketches.

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, and a little bit about our brand new Diva!

	1. Julee	8. Sony
	2. Amy	9. Susan
	3. Anya	10. Stacey
	4. Betty	11. Maureen
	5. Karen	12. Marisa
	6. Sankari	13. Charmaine
	7. Sarah	14. Andrea

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

Betty