Saturday, November 30, 2013

Crazy 4 Challenges and Thinking of You!




Happy Saturday!    It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C214).  



This week's challenge is to make a 
"thinking of you" card and mail it!



Deconstructed Sketch No. 128 For my card I am using Verve's Poppy Birthday, Thankful Accents and Words of Wisdom stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Poppy and Flag It die sets.  I layered some fun pattern papers, added some sewing machine stitching, combined paper and ink distressing, and mixed in some stamping.  I just love these new poppies and dies!   I finished with a few of Verve's Pastel Sequin Mix for additional accenting. 

I am using Deconstructed Sketch No. 128. 

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




As always thanks so much for stopping by! 


Betty



Saturday, November 16, 2013

C4C - Snowflake Splendor!



Happy Saturday!    It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C212).  



This week's challenge is a sketch!


 For my card I am using Verve's Snow Wonderful, Snowflake Splendor, and Winter Wonder Remixed stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Flag It and Award Banner Trim die sets.   I stamped the snowman using Memento Tuxedo black and colored with copics.  I added some snow glitter to the snowman and a few of the stamped snowflakes as well as some tinsel glitter for added texture to the hat.  I added some tiny snowflakes from Winter Wonder Remixed to the sentiment tab, the patterned circles on the paper, and on the Award banner in aqua mist or snow white inks.  I finished with Verve's Autumn Elements Ribbon Collection in Wine threaded through the Award Banner die and topped with gem covered button added to the bow.

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




As always thanks so much for stopping by! 


Betty



Saturday, November 9, 2013

JOY to the World! Crazy 4 Challenges, MIM, and MORE!



Happy Saturday!    It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C211).  



This week's challenge is to put a frame on it!

Deconstructed Sketch 126For my card I am playing along with Papertrey Inks Make It Monday Challenge which is to create  a square frame using stamps.  I chose to use one of the accent pieces in the Big and Bold Wishes Christmas stamp set.  I stamped the frame using Pure Poppy and added a corrugated glitter JOY to the center.   I finished my Christmas card with a seam binding bow and tiny sentiment tag that says ....to the world.  I am using Deconstructed Sketch 126.

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




As always thanks so much for stopping by! 


Betty



Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Verve's November Diva Inspirations Hop!



Welcome to Verve's November Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time. We love to get our Verve inky around here, whether they're hot off the presses, or a little worn around the edges. So today you'll see Diva creations to inspire you with both old and new Verve! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, one lucky commenter along the hop will win Verve's October Release Collection! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the details.



1. Julee10. Susan
2. Amy11. Tiffany
3. Anya12. Teresa
4. Betty13. Maureen
5. Jessica14. Andrea
6. Karen15. Stacey {Guest}
7. Sankari16. Charmaine
8. Sarah17. Marisa
9. Sony18. Christyne


Welcome!  If you just got here from Anya's blog you are in the right spot.  For my card I am using Verve's Because of You, Each Day, and Tall Oaks stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Tagged Rectangle and I Heart U die sets.  I used Copics to color my butterfly and added some glitter for added sparkle and definition.  I cut it out and popped it up for some added dimension.  I finished my card with some ice blue glittered card stock heart dies and a seam binding bow using Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection in Water.  I am using this week's MOJO Monday Sketch 318.

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

Betty


And since the holidays are just around the corner, Verve has a little holiday sale going on through November 26!

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Peace on Earth! Crazy 4 Challenges!




Happy Saturday!    It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C210).  



This week's challenge is to 
make a black and white card with 
one splash of another color!



I need to make some more Christmas cards, so I just knew the black and white with a splash green could be a festive color trio.   For my card I am using Verve's  Winter Wonder Remix stamp set with Verve's Cut Above  Winter Fun die set and Tiny Sweet Scallop die set.  I die cut the snow and trees from glittered card stock.  I added  a few gold pearls.  I finished my card with a moss green seam binding bow from Verve's Summer Sailing Ribbon Collection. 

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




As always thanks so much for stopping by! 


Betty



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