Without You! C4C152 and MORE!

Happy Saturday, everyone!  It is time for another challenge with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C152).   Andrea is the hostess for September.     This week she has a color challenge for us.  We are to use  Halloween colors purple,orange, and green. I do not think it has to be a Halloween themed project or card unless you want it to be.  

I am using Verve's Tag Time, Always on My Mind, and Dream Big stamp sets.  I am also using Verve's Scalloped Flowers, Tagged Rectangle, Dreamy Leaves, and Pennant Trim Cut Above Dies.  

I sort of got carried away with all these fun colors.  I stamped the focal tag frames with both Marmalade and Dusty Concord Ranger inks.  I softly stamped onto the green colored felt the Dream Big leaves and die cut with the Dreamy Leaves dies.(Not sure if one should ever stamp onto felt, but the ink police were nowhere in sight. Ha!  Besides, I love the soft look).    I layered the larger scalloped flowers die using purple felt with a corrugated cardboard smaller scallop flowers die that I heavily ink distressed to coordinate with the tags background panel.  To the textured felt and corrugated cardboard scallops I added some chunky jumbo coordinated buttons topped with some twine.  I must use my chunky jumbo buttons more.  Love this look!   The pennant trim was die cut with polka dotted gold glitter card stock that I inked with marmalade and dusty concord to die to match.  This trim is actually pretty sparkly in real life.  I finished the card with a big loopy twine bow attached to the layered Tagged Rectangle die.  I am using Deconstructed Sketch No. 67.


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

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Ledlow

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty 

Playing along with a few blog challenges!
Card Makin' Mamas  Hearts (focal image behind sentiment) 
House That Stamps Built  flowers
The Perfect Sentiment   anything goes with a sentiment
Addicted to Stamps recycle something (corrugated cardboard came from between set of dishes bought at store)
Love to Create  Handmade flowers (my flower was made with felt, corrugated cardboard, and layered buttons

Party Time Tuesdays  Anything Goes

Paper Crafting Journey  Anything Goes

Supplies

Verve's Tag Time, Always on My Mind, and Dream Big stamp sets

Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock, patterned designer papers

Memento cocoa, Ranger Brushed Corduroy, PTI ripe avocado

Sewing Machine, seam binding, foam tape, dimensionals, buttons, glitter card stock, Verve's Scalloped Flowers, Tagged Rectangle, Dreamy Leaves, and Pennant Trim Cut Above Dies, twine, corrugated cardboard, orange lace, PTI purple and green felt

With All Your Heart! Sneak Peek!

Happy Friday!  I am so happy!  I get to go pick up my dd at college today and bring her home for the long weekend!  I miss her so much!  It is taking some adjusting not having her buzz in and out daily.  

I have a card to share with you today that sneak peek's ODBD Scripture Series 3 stamp set that is to release September 1st!  I just love the selection of scriptures in this set and the wonderful font!  

For my card I got to play with some Echo Park For the Record 2 "Documented" designer papers.  I ink distressed and stitched the panels.  I added this fun Spellbinders heart frame that I think works perfectly with this scripture.  To add a bit of flair to the layout I used more of the background designer paper and divided the center circle with the pattern only on half.  I finished edge with some fabric strung flatback pearl accenting.  I finished the whole card with a simple seam binding bow.  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Don't forget tomorrow is the big ODBD Release Day Hop!  Starts 8 am EST.  You are not going to want to miss it!  

Betty

Playing along with a few blog challenges!
Paper Shelter Challenge  layers on layers 
Tammy Scrapin Corner  Lots of Layers 
Simon Says Stamp  anything goes
Everybody-Art-Challenge  Anything Goes
LEJ Designs Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays  Anything Goes
Eureka Stamps  Anything Goes 
Make it Monday  always Anything Goes  
The Crazy Challenge  Anything Goes
Totally Stampalicious  Anything Goes  
 

Stamps ODBD Scripture Series 3
Paper Echo Parks Documented, PTI vintage cream
Ink Ranger brushed corduroy, PTI enchanted evening
Accessories Spellbinders, foam tape, score-tape, dimensionals, foam circles, sewing machine, pearl ribbon, seam binding

You are such a Blessing to Me! C4C151

 
Happy Saturday, everyone!  It is time for another challenge with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C151).   Silke is the hostess for August.     This week she has a sketch! 



For my card I am using ODBD Flourished Verses.  I combined the sentiment with some fun patterns papers that I heavily distressed and layered.    I also inked distressed and stitched the edges.  I added a seriously honking seam binding bow.  I just love this shade of green.   I added a button and topped with a jumbo pearl.   I used one of the design elements on the designer papers to act as my focal image and just stamped the sentiment.  A great way to pull together a card really fast.  Let the paper do most of the work!


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

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Ledlow

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Supplies ODBD Flourished Verses stamp set

Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock, SU chocolate chip and blush color?, Echo Park Victoria Garden, and unknown floral background paper?

Memento cocoa, Ranger Brushed Corduroy

Spellbinders,seam binding, distressing tool, foam tape, dimensionals, button, pearl

Verve Spotlight HOPS Day 9!

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.


Today's card spotlights Treasured Words stamp set.  I am also using Borderline stamp set and Verve's Cut Above Mini Vintage Oval, Pennant Trim, Rounded Rectangle  and Rounded Scalloped Frame dies.

 I started with some MME Lost & Found Sunshine dp.  I decided to keep this card fairly simple since it is a baby card.   I stitched the inside panel only.  I stamped the adorable baby buggy that comes in the set and paper pieced.  I did accent the dots with copic marker.  I added the layer sentiment.  I told you all I LOVE these new mini frame dies.   I just had to use this one.    I added three little pennants trim pieces to the bottom of the scalloped frame each topped with a tiny button brad.  I finished with a coordinating seam binding bow and button.    

1. Julee 9. Charmaine 2. Laurie S. 10. Janelle 3.Maureen 11. Betty 4. Teresa 12. Christyne {Guest} 5. Tosh 13. Laurie W. {Guest} 6. Amber 14. Jen S. {Guest} 7. Amy 15. Susan 8. Andrea

Create a new card using Verve Stamps Post your card to your blog or gallery Include a link to the Verve store in your write up Link your card using the entry form HERE

One lucky participant from all the entries will win our entire new release of products! That's over $300 worth of stamps and dies! You may enter as many times as you like, and feel free to link any new* Verve challenge cards, but each entry must be a different card, use Verve Stamps, be posted in a separate post, and include a link to Verve. *Only new cards posted August 16 through August 24, 2012 are eligible. Deadline to link your cards is 5PM Eastern on Friday, August 24. The winner will be announced at our release party that night (you don't need to be present to win)!

Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

Betty

Supplies Verve  Borderline and Treasured Words stamp sets

Paper Reflections Kraft, PTI vintage cream, MME Sunshine dp

PTI Aqua Mist, Memento black, Ranger brushed corduroy

Accessories Verve's Cut Above Mini Vintage Oval, Pennant Trim, Rounded Rectangle  and Rounded Scalloped Frame dies, sewing machine, seam binding, foam tape, foam circles, Scor-tape, tiny button brads, button, May Arts Ivory thread 

Verve Spotlight HOPS Day 8!

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

1. Julee 9. Charmaine 2. Laurie S. 10. Janelle 3.Maureen 11. Betty 4. Teresa 12. Christyne {Guest} 5. Tosh 13. Laurie W. {Guest} 6. Amber 14. Jen S. {Guest} 7. Amy 15. Susan 8. Andrea

I am showcasing Borderline stamp set and Mini Bookplate die.  I combined Verve's Tag Time and Blue Skies stamp sets along with Verve's Curvy Bookplate die.

First of all, I just have to say I just love all of the dies and stamps releasing tomorrow night.  However, if I have to pick a favorite, I am just in LOVE with these little layering mini dies and stamp frames.  Oh, my word!  It has taken much will power to not use them on every card this week(I did use them on several ;0))!  Trust me when I say these are all truly must haves.  You will  reach for them time and time again.  

As for my card details, I started with some fun papers Spring Fling by Teresa Collins.  I layered my colors.  The solid red paper in the center I stamped with Memento rhubarb ink the row of outlined hearts that come in the set to create my own tonal heartfelt dp.  Pun intended!  I stitched and lightly ink distressed all the edges.  

For my focal image I die cut the Curvy Bookplate die three times, stamped the frame from Tag Time using Memento Rhubarb ink on to all three.  I then used the flourished image from Blue Skies to stamp toward the edge of two.  I then layered all three to create a fun larger formed focal frame.  Next,  I die cut both Mini Bookplate dies.  One is slightly larger than the other.  The larger one I used some of coordinating dp.  The smaller one uses cream card stock.  I stamped the new mini frame that comes in Borderline using Memento rhubarb ink.  I stamped one of the sentiments.  I chose hugs from afar for this card.  Isn't it just sweet!  

I finished my card with some sporadic positioned silver pearls and topped the card off with some coordinating seam binding and button with twine knot.   

Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

Betty

Supplies Verve  Borderline, Tag Time, and Blue Skies stamp sets

Paper Reflections Kraft, PTI vintage cream, Teresa Collins Spring Fling dp

PTI Ocean Tide, Memento rhubarb, Ranger brushed corduroy

Accessories Verve Cut Above  Mini Bookplate die set and Curvy Bookplate die, sewing machine, seam binding, foam tape, foam circles, Scor-tape, silver pearls, button, May Arts Ivory thread 

Verve Spotlight Hops Day 7

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

1. Julee 8. Andrea 2. Laurie S. 9. Charmaine 3.Maureen 10. Janelle 4. Teresa 11. Betty 5. Tosh 12. Christyne {Guest} 6. Amber 13. Laurie W. {Guest} 7. Amy 14. Jen S. {Guest}

For my card I am showcasing Learning to Sail stamp set and Flourished Trim Die.  I also combined with Verve's Cut Above Jotted Heart die and the Mini Bookplate die set. 

I am using this week's Mojo255 Sketch.
I combined some MME Market Street papers from my stash.  It was slim pickings from this pad, though.  Only a couple of sheets left.   I ink distressed a bit, stitched around the panels, added the focal elements, and a coordinating seam binding bow.  I stamped the little start to one of the hearts and added some glitter for a touch of sparkle.  The  Flourished Trim Die sits on both sides of the seam binding for an added detail.  Of course,  it appears that I covered most of it up with my focal hearts and sentiment.  Speaking of sentiment, I  am just loving these new Mini Label dies.  I just keep reaching for any of the new three sets. LOVE THEM!  
 

Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

Betty

Supplies Verve  Learning to Sail stamp set

Paper Reflections Kraft, PTI vintage cream, MME Market Place dp,

PTI Scarlet Jewel, Memento black and pink, Ranger brushed corduroy

Accessories Verve Cut Above Flourished Trim,  Jotted Heart die and the Mini Bookplate die set, sewing machine, foam tape, foam circles, Scor-tape, Quickie glue pen, glitter, button, May Arts Ivory thread 

Verve Spotlight Hops Day 6

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

1. Julee 8. Andrea 2. Laurie S. 9. Charmaine 3.Maureen 10. Janelle 4. Teresa 11. Betty 5. Tosh 12. Christyne {Guest} 6. Amber 13. Laurie W. {Guest} 7. Amy

For my card I am using Stronger Love set, Scroll Plain Jane and Flourished Trim and Scroll Dies.  I also used Verve's Small Phrases stamp set, too, to build a sentiment in my stamped framed scroll die.  I stamped the sentiment, softly sponged around the edges, and added the heart that comes in the set.  I had to add some sparkle. 

Next, I stamped the scroll once with ivory card stock and once in black.  The black I cut down the center the long way to give me a mat/frame detailing for my scroll.   I also stamped the tiny dotted heart flourished image with these sentiments.  Again, I added some sparkle.   I  layered the new Flourished Trim die over my seam binding to give added contrast.   I finished with seam binding bow and heart charm! 

I am also playing along with Verve's Anni-VERVE-sary 2012 Challenges Day 2. 

Moe is the host! She challenges us to make an Anniversary 

card using metal or wood since those are 5 year Anniversary gift 

ideas. I added a little metal heart charm!

I am using this week's SCS Color Combo Challenge CC389! Bravo Regal Starfruit! Check out the link for more details and to find out what the dessert option is all about!   My card also uses Deconstructed Sketch No. 64.   I did opt for an A2 size. 

Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

Betty

Supplies Verve  Stronger Love set, Scroll Plain Jane, and  Small Phrases stamp set

Paper Reflections Kraft, PTI vintage cream, Scarlet Jewel, True Black, Carta Bella Beautiful Moments dp

PTI Scarlet Jewel, Memento black and pink, Ranger brushed corduroy

Accessories Verve Cut Above Flourished Trim and Scroll Dies.

Spellbinder's Classic Circles and  Lacy Edge Circle dies, sewing machine, foam tape, foam circles, Scor-tape, Quickie glue pen, glitter 

ODBD Special Birthday Blog Hop!

Happy Monday!  Today, the ODBD designers are celebrating a very special lady's birthday!  Happy Birthday, Randi Barrett!  You can read about Randi's story here. 

If you just hopped over from Debi's blog you are in the right spot.  If not, you may want to start at the ODBD Blog!

Randi has a stamp set in the store dedicated to her called Randi's Song!  For my card today I used elements from this set along with the poppy image from Mother's Day and the sentiment from the Happy Birthday set.  I used ODBD Custom Poppy die.  This image and die come with stem included.  I just snipped the top of the poppy off and colored with copics. I added some gun metal stickles to the centers.  I stamped the scripted verse in Randi's Song set inside the large scalloped August Release Bookmark Collection of  ODBD Spellbinder's Exclusive Bookmark dies.  I lightly sponged inside.  I did cut this die down.  For this card the bookmark die is used as more of a tag than a bookmark.  It is adhered to the card. 

Next, I stamped the two step leaves that come in Randi's Song with Memento Pear and a couple with New Sprout inks.  The veining stamp was stamped with ripe avocado inks.  I cut those out and inked the edges a bit.  I then arranged my three flowers and the leaves to create a fun and colorful arrangement to coordinate with my background paper.  I finished with a double ended fishtail sentiment, seam binding bow, and some gold metallic memory thread curly que touches.   

 As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Next on the hop is Sandee's blog!



Betty 

I am using Sketchbook #73 

  

Verve Spotlight Hops Day 5

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines. 

1. Julee 8. Andrea 2. Laurie S. 9. Charmaine 3.Maureen 10. Janelle 4. Teresa 11. Betty 5. Tosh 12. Christyne {Guest} 6. Amber 13. Laurie W. {Guest} 7. Amy

For my card I am using Viva la Verve sketch August Week 1!  The host is Amber!  Love the sketch, Amber!  I created a faux square card look by extending the focal circle element off the side of my A2 card.

Today I am spotlighting Brighter Days stamp set along with  Dream Big  stamp set.    I am also showcasing the Arrow and Scalloped Flowers die sets along with Rounded Scallop Frames, Rounded Rectangle, Tiny Sweet Scallop, and Dreamy Leaves die sets.   Love the wonderful sentiments that come in this set and the beautiful fonts.

I stamped the scalloped flowers onto dp, die cut, ink distressed a bit, and added some glitter.  I topped it off with some stickles with a big red gem smooshed in the center.   I just LOVE this new arrow die!  I think it looks fabulous all sparkly, too!  Of course while I was having my glitter moment, I could not leave out my Dreamy Leaves!   SO MUCH GLITTER!

The clipboard was created using the Rounded Scallop Frames, Rounded Rectangle,
and  Tiny Sweet Scallop  dies.  For the clip part I used as small piece aluminum foil adhered to some kraft card stock and die cut with the smaller of the tiny sweet scallop dies(I did use the non shiny side of the foil).  This die comes complete with a tiny hole in the top so it works perfectly as a clipboard clip!  I  glued it to the piece of paper in the clipboard at an angle using a dimensional to give some slight loft like a real clipboard clip.   I would just LOVE  a scalloped edge clipboard!  Why don't they make those?  

 I finished with a big "honking" seam binding bow topped with button and red memory thread.  



Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

Betty


Stamps Verve Brighter Days and Dream Big     
Paper kraft, PTI vintage cream and true black, SU daffodil delight,Glitz Cashmere Dame dp, Ranger brushed corduroy
Ink Memento black,  PTI ripe avocado
Accessories Verve's Cut Above Arrow, Scalloped Flowers, Rounded Scallop Frames, Rounded Rectangle, Tiny Sweet Scallop, and Dreamy Leaves die sets, Spellbinder's Grand Scallop Circles, and Classic Circles dies, Aluminum foil, seam binding, memory thread, quickie glue pen, glitter, gems, stickles, button,