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

Crazy 4 Challenges! Happy New Year!

Happy Saturday and Happy New Year!  It is time to start a new year with another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C217).  

This week's challenge is 
 an inspiration piece!  Get inspired and create a card or project using the photo below!

For my card I am using Verve's Borderline and Celebration of Thanks stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Mini Vintage Oval and Starry die sets.  I die cut, layered, and stamped the frames.  I die cut the stars with black glittered card stock.   I added my sentiment.    I added a golden sun seam binding bow using Verve's Summer Sailing Ribbon Collection  top with coordinating threaded button.  I finished my card with Verve's Pastel Sequin Mix dyed to match in black using a Copic 100.  

 

I am playing along with FUSION Card Challenge.  I chose to use the sketch only since the C4C has an inspiration picture.



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!  

Check out my Card Favorites for 2013 Post 1 and Post 2 each with blog candy!

Betty