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

Love You!

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(C4C222).  

This week's challenge is 
all about glitter!   

I am playing along with Papertrey's Anniversary Challenges as well.  Today's challenge was to make an ATC card.  I started with a 3X4 piece of rustic white card stock.  I added PTI pattern paper in pure poppy gingham.  I ever so lightly ink distressed all the edges and added some sewing machine stitching.  I used my limitless layers hearts die.   The outer frame was die cut using PTI rustic white and the center frame using pure poppy.  I stamped one of the frames from With All My Heart stamp set using versamark and white embossed.  I added a red glittered card stock PTI heart border to finish off my ATC.  


Of course,  I then went ahead and used my ATC to finish a card.  I once again reached for the PTI rustic white.  I used the distressed dots designer paper pack in pure poppy.  I lightly ink distressed the edges, added some sewing machine stitching, then popped the ATC on top using some foam tape for added dimension.  I finished with a red seam binding bow and an extra touch of glittered card stock heart to the center.



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

Verve's February Diva Inspirations Hop!

Welcome to Verve's February Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time! This month we've got a bloomin' good challenge for you along with our usual inspiration! 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 February challenge is Floral Fantasy:

February is the month of love and flowers are a popular gift
so add some petal power to your cards this month!

For my card I am using Verve's Dream Big, On Occasion, So Fluttery, and Love's Flower stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Occasion Frame, Flag It, Scalloped Flowers, and Flutterby dies.  I finished my card with Verve's Stormy Skies Ribbon Collection in Caribbean Sea.  I am using January Week 5 VLV Sketch!

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

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


Betty

With Heartfelt Thanks! Make It Monday!

I am popping in today with another card.  Actually, I have a few note cards.  I am still writing thank you notes.  This suite of note cards is for this week's PTI  Make It Monday Challenge #150.  We are to make a Window Screen Card.  Here is my take on the challenge.

I started with 3 5/8 X4 1/4 note card size.  I tried to make the note card with the least amount of waist.  This size works.  I stamped the sentiment from PTI Script Sentiments stamp set across the bottom with Memento tuxedo black.

I am using PTI rustic white card stock.  My go to white for awhile now.   I die cut the largest frame in Fabulous Frames dies.  I used the square image and stamped the coordinating frame from Fabulous Frames stamp set.  I  stamped a few of the frames in Memento Black.  One square I clear embossed the whole frame after I stamped it in black.  However, it was when I stamped embossed the frame in Versa mark and black embossed that I loved the results.  The black just pops.  I die cut the heart border in the same rustic white and layered for the screened effect behind the raised(foam tape) focal frame.  

I then searched for the right sized die cut heart in my stash that would fit perfectly inside.  The only one I had was WPlus 9 heart die from the Seasonal Sentiments die collection.  I cut cut the heart in red and added dimensionals and slightly curled the top of the heart for added dimension.    I decided I wanted to keep these note cards as simple as possible so I did not add any other embellishments.

I like this look!  Once I got the initial design figured out, it went pretty quick.  I need to make a few more and I will be finished.  Of course, I do need to fill them out and get them to my students who gave me Christmas gifts.  So thoughtful of them.  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

"Because of You" Crazy 4 Challenges

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(C4C221).  

This week's challenge is 
a trio of colors
blue, green, and purple

For my card I am using Verve's Let It Be, Dream Big, Joyful Blooms, and Sweet Scallop Tag stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Joyful Blooms and Dreamy Leaves,  and Sweet Scallop die sets.   I combined some Prima Madeline designer papers to coordinate with the color challenge.   I added some ink distressing and sewing machine stitching.   I stamped and die cut the sweet scalloped frame using dark chocolate ink.  I stamped the sentiment in royal purple ink to give me the final color for the trio of colors for the challenge.    I die cut the Joyful Blooms using SU text designer papers.   I stamped the flower outlines using dark chocolate ink.  I layered the flowers using foam tape.  I topped the flowers with a gold pearl.  I stamped the leaves and added some ink distressing and Copic veining accenting.   I finished my card with some rustic twine topped with a prism cut turquoise dot.  

 

I am playing along with this week's Mojo Sketch.  I looked at the sketch and obviously focused more on the tall and skinny concept than the sketch.  My card took on a look all of its own.   I really had no clue I was off that much until I loaded my card.    I am playing along with this month's Curtain Call Challenge!  My card works perfectly with these colors!  




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

Thinking of You with Viva La Verve Sketch

Happy Thursday!  We are still snowed in.    This is the third day out of school and I am going a wee bit stir crazy.    I decided to post this card I made a couple of weeks ago, but had not yet had a chance to post it.  I am playing along with Verve's Viva La Verve Sketch Challenges.  These challenges have now moved to their own blog!  Yippee!  Check out the January Challenges here!  You have until February 6 to post for a chance to win!

For my card I combined some BasicGrey Sugar Rush dp from my stash.  I am using Verve's Accent Notes stamp set along with Verve's Cut Above Banner Bundle die set.  I stamped the focal image in soft gray color and accented a few of the elements with a coordinating Copic marker.  I finished with a few clear gems.  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Crazy 4 Challenges (C4C219)!

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(C4C219).  

This week's challenge is 
a sketch!

For my card I am using Verve's Bloom & Grow, Lean on Me, Poppy Birthday, and Remember This stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Banner Bundle, Elegant Leaves, and Build a Poppy die sets.   I combined some MME designer papers and added some embossing, distressed the edges, and then added some ink distressing for even more added texture.  I combined some regular stitching with some zigzag stitching to create some varied textures.  I stamped the die cut images and layered with dimensionals.    I finished my card with some Pastel Sequin Mix died to match with a copic marker.  I then added some tiny gold pearls to the center. 

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
• Sarah Gough 
• Jenny Peterson  (January Guest Designer)

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  

Betty

Crazy 4 Challenges, a Thank You, and Blog Candy Winners!

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(C4C218).  

This week's challenge is 
 make a 3.5 X 5.5 card!

For my card I am using Verve's Sunny Days, With Love, and You and I  stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Rounded Scallop Frame, Flag It Die, and Leafy Sprigs die sets.    I die cut the rounded scallop frame.  I clear embossed the scalloped outer frame with versamark and clear embossing powder.  Then, I stamped the sentiment and heart in versamark and white embossed the inner portion.  I smudged some white pigment ink around edges and a dab or two in the center for effect.  I finished my card with some stamped sprigs as well as adding a seam binding bow in tomato using Verve's Truly Madly Deeply Ribbon Collection.  I am using this week's Mojo Monday Sketch 327. 

 

Since I used Fusion Card Challenge sketch last week, I decided to use the inspiration picture this week.  I found some older Basicgrey paper called June Bug in my discarded stash and thought it would work.  I am calling it "Vintage" Basicgrey.



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

• Andrea Murdock
• 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
• Sarah Gough 
• Jenny Peterson  (January Guest Designer)

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  


 Blog Candy Winners!

Here are the random comment winners from my Card Favorites for 2013 Post 1 and Post 2!

Post 1:  Amazon Gift Certificate
erie4233 at yahoo dot com
Sending you an email! 

Post 2:   Verve Gift Certificate
Kim Heggins

Congrats to both of you!  Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments! Enjoy!

Betty

January Diva Inspiration Hop!

Welcome to Verve's January Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time! This year we're spicing up our monthly hops with the addition of a challenge! 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! Woohoo!

Our January challenge is:

 
The year is shiny and new, so let's add shimmer and shine to our cards.
Think glitter, sequins, rhinestones, pearls, heat embossing - anything with some gloss.

During Christmas break from school, I spent some time cleaning my  craft room.  For my card I am using some "vintage" Basic Grey Sugar Rush designer papers that I found while cleaning.  What I had discarded before, I liked now and thought to give it a try.   I am using Verve's Love Flower and No Matter What stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Heart die set.  I embossed the focal image in Zing embossing powder.  I added red glittered card stock heart dies.  I finished with a seam binding bow in cherry using Verve's Truly Madly Deeply Ribbon Collection.    I  am using Deconstructed Sketch #132   turned to make a vertical card. 

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what our 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. Sarah	10. Tiffany
	2. Amy	11. Maureen
	3. Anya	12. Stacey
	4. Betty	13. Amber
	5. Jessica	14. Teresa
	6. Karen	15. Marisa
	7. Sankari	16. Charmaine
	8. Sony	17. Verve Blog
	9. Susan

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


Betty