"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

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

May Diva Inspirations Hop!

Welcome to our Diva Inspirations Hop! It's the 5th of the month and that means it's time for the Verve Inspirations Team to breathe new life into some much-loved stamps and dies. And there's a PRIZE up for grabs, which might just come in handy for the new stamps and dies Verve is releasing on Friday, May 10! So be sure to leave a little shout out in the comment section of each blog as you hop about to be entered in a drawing for a $30 gift certificate to Verve Stamps! Check out all the details and prize info over at the Verve Blog.

	1. Julee	7. Sankari
	2. Amy	8. Sarah
	3. Anya	9. Sony
	4. Betty	10. Susan
	5. Jessica	11. Tiffany
	6. Karen

Happy Sunday!  I have a Birthday Cheer card to share today.  I  played around with some fun bold pattern papers from my stash.  I am using Verve's Borderline and Big Wish stamp sets.  I combined these stamps with Verve's Curvy Bookplate die and matching Mini Bookplate dies.
 I stamped the frame and sentiment in a Memento nautical blue.  I popped up each frame layer for added dimension.  I added a few die cut stars from Verve's Cut Above Starry die in coordinating pattern paper.  A quick and easy Birthday card perfect for a guy!

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

Betty

 

June Diva Inspirations Blog Hop!

Welcome to the June Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations team is here to inspire you with a little Verve ! You can start the Hop at the Verve blog.  Continue through and comment on each fabulous blog and leave a little comment love and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!  If you got here from the  Verve blog you are in the right place.  Be sure to check out the awesome line up of diva inspiration we have for you this month.

	1. Betty	9. Amber
	2. Jackie	10. Amy
	3. Jen d.	11. Andrea
	4. Jen T.	12. Janelle
	5. Julee	13. Laurie
	6. Sankari	14. Maureen
	7. Sony	15. Teresa
	8. Susan	16. Tosh

For my card today, I am using one of the newly released Plain Janes.  This one is called Grace Plain Jane.  I combined it with a few other Verve stamps and Cut Above dies.  I am using Wings of Love, Joyful Blooms, and Sunny Days stamp sets.  I am also using Verve Cut Above Joyful Blooms and Leafy Sprig dies.  I am using this week's Mojo Monday Sketch 244. 

I combined the images with MME dp and some SU newsprint dp.  I stamped the stems in ocean tide and stamped to newsprint dp and die cut.  I stamped the Joyful Blooms with Ranger brushed corduroy for a tonal effect to newsprint dp then die cut.  I added more distress ink and scrunch layered the flowers for added dimension and texture.  I finished with seam binding bow and a bling brad in the center of my layered die cut Joyful Blooms flower.  

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

Betty 

Supplies

Stamps   Grace PJ,  Wings of Love, Joyful Blooms, and Sunny Days

Paper PTI vintage cream, The Paper Company kraft, MME dp, SU newsprint

Ink Ranger brushed corduroy, straw, PTI ocean tide, Memento tuxedo black

Accessories  Verve Cut Above Joyful Blooms and Leafy Sprig dies, Spellbinder dies, sewing machine, scor-tape, foam circles, seam binding, bling brad, Vagabond

 

SCS Dare to Get Dirty Challenges! Beauty of Dreams!

The annual Dare To Get Dirty Challenges 2010  is still happening at SCS!  Do you DARE?  Joan Ervin asked me to do a sample for her Dirty Girl Challenge today.  I was thrilled to sample with her.  Here is a link to Joan's DTGD Challenge.  I will give you a hint.   It is about color!   Also, check out the many other Dirty Girl Challenges happening in this thread!  Lots of challenges and wonderful prizes!  You must be a fan club member to play!  Not a fan club member? Join today and come play!  Check out my card at SCS to see which DTGD Challenges I played today! Combine as many challenges as you can, too.

I am using LOTS of Peach Parfait...wink ;0 wink ;0 !!!!  I combined the Peach Parfait which I feel is about 70% of the card with about 15% Pear Pizzazz and 15% Cherry Cobbler!  I like to call it My Cobbler Parfait Pizzazz!  LOL!  I am using Flourishes Life Lines stamp set.  I am using Flourishes Classic Ivory Cardstock.  I used a various assortment of spellbinder die cuts, PTI butterfly and dahlia leaves die cuts, and MS border punch.  I am also using the new SU greenhouse gala dp and peach parfait color collection dp in peach parfait.  Added to that some sponging, rock and roll, bling, and gems and my card was complete!  I feel like I found my inner orange with this card!  WooHoo!

Do You Dare to Get Dirty?

It is the annual Dare To Get Dirty Challenges 2010 at SCS!  Do you DARE?  This card is for my challenge that you can see here...DTGDgbedwright!  Also, check out the many other Dirty Girl Challenges happening in this thread!  Lots of challenges and wonderful prizes!  You must be a fan club member to play!  Not a fan club member? Join today and come play!

I am using MFT Framed Greetings die cut and stamp set combo as well as the MFT rolled flower die cut! I am using PTI Butterfly Dreams and coordinating butterfly die cut!  I am using some of SU greenhouse gala dp, color collections dp, and Level 1 Paper Pack Dp, one of the new SU embossing folders, and some old 1/4" red gingham that I have had forever!  What in the world could my challenge be?  Hmmm.  Check out the link! I am also combining several other dirty girl challenges with this card!  More information at my SCS card post!  

This card is also for Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C46).  Buttons!  I actually on used ONE and it is hidden under the flower on the gingham bow!  It is a button, though!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC73) ,CC277(three looks), and C4C43!

It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC73) ! It is the last Tuesday of the month so we have a challenge host. This month's host is Cindy Coutt's. Cindy is giving us a fruit inspired challenge. You can actually create a card with fruits, use fruity colors, or be inspired by fruit shapes. It will be a cool and refreshing sweet treat whichever choice you decide. We look forward to seeing what you create.

This card is also for today's SCS Color Combo Challenge(CC277)!  It is all about Curry Bay Durangos!  Check out the link to find out the dessert option, too!

For my card I am using Flourishes newly release set called Life Lines.  For the fruity challenge I combined some fruity colors, used some fruity shapes, patterns, and textures.  I also, created many layers with a label look for fruit sold in jars.  In addition, I also used a sentiment that better expresses that even fruits have their season to rippen!

 *******************I  edited this section in because I decided to share the time I had with this card with you all!  LOL!  *********************************************

Here are the two cards I made and could not decide if I liked or not.  The first one....I used the Gerber Daisies set stamped onto crushed curry pattern paper in versamark and clear embossed.  I then used some Ranger Tea Dyed to bring out the shape of the flowers a bit.  I used clear cardstock to stamp my sentiment from Life Lines.  After it was done, I really thought it did not look all bad.  However, the focal image did not look like the color challenge colors.  So, I redid it.  

This card uses the same set and same gerber daisies set, but instead of clear embossing I embossed the flower image in white. I then used the same clear panel from the above card. For this one, I did not particularly like the contrast of the white with the ivory cardstock. The contrast is more noticeable IRL.  I thought it was too harsh looking for me. Also, after I took the picture and saw it on the screen, the clear sentiment section looks crooked. It may just be the alignment with the flower, but I went back to my table and redid it again. Hence, the top card was born.

 In all honesty, I do not like any of them.  However, it was too late to continue with the switcheroo game so I went with the last one.   Just sharing with you all that stamping and creating is truly a process.  I probably should have stayed with the first one and left it at that.  Oh, well.  Live and Learn!  LOL! Just curious...which one do you like?  I would like to add that these two cards I used the sketch from Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C43).

Check out the other blog team designers to see what they created with the fruity challenge! 

• Cindy H.
• Dee
• Silke
• Barbara
• Maki
• Cindy Coutt's