tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26798047806058701532024-03-12T13:54:47.659-04:00Anya - Life is What You Make ItLife is what you make it.anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.comBlogger1095125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-37045490517574178252015-06-05T09:00:00.000-04:002015-06-05T09:00:01.159-04:00June Verve Diva Inspirations HopHi there! We are back at it once again for the Verve Diva Inspirations Hop!<br />
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It's the 5th of the month and time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly <b>Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop</b>! There are two ways to win <a href="http://shopverve.com/">Verve</a> prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings!</div>
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<b>Our June challenge is Eat Me, Drink Me</b><br />
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</b><i>Are you fueled by coffee, tea or cocoa? Find cupcakes irresistible? Create a card featuring an edible treat or favored beverage! Use the inspiration graphic as a starting point, or head off in your own direction - just leave us needing a fix of your favorite indulgence!</i></div>
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You should have arrived here from <b><a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Amy's blog</a></b>. <b><a href="http://gbedwright.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Betty</a></b> will be your next step along the way. </div>
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I think cupcakes are pretty much the most perfect baked good. A scrumptious morsel of cakey goodness covered in icing? Filled with fruit? Topped with ice cream? Yes, please! It doesn't get much better than that! For this month's hop, I shared my love of the oh-so-craveable cupcake!</div>
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I used the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0224.html">Small Packages</a></b> stamp set to create this card, paper piecing my cupcakes with pretty, sugary papers. I stamped my sentiment onto one of the banners from the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-042.html">Banner Bundle Die Set</a></b> (I just love these dies!) and adhered it to my card with a little stitching. I am so happy with how delicious this turned out!</div>
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<b>Challenge deadline: Saturday, June 20.</b><br />
<b>Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!</b></div>
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Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge!<i><b> It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! </b></i> Check out the <a href="http://vervestamps.blogspot.com/2015/06/eat-me-drink-me-diva-inspiration.html"><b>Verve Blog</b></a> today for all the prize info and deadlines!<br />
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<tr> <td align="left" valign="top" width="76"><b>1. <a href="http://poeticartistry.blogspot.com/"> Julee</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>7. <a href="http://www.susiestampalot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Susan</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="76"><b>2. <a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Amy</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>8. <a href="http://buttonsandbling.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Maureen</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b> 3. <a href="http://aschoss.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Anya</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>9. <a href="http://www.rosemary-reflections.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Marisa</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b> 4. <a href="http://gbedwright.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Betty</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>10. <a href="http://cutscropscreativity.com/blog/category/verve/">Chaitali</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b>5. <a href="http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20stamps">Sankari</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>11. <a href="http://stampinwithstacey.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Stacey</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b>6. <a href="http://thinkingstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Sarah</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>12. <a href="http://stampingscrapbooker.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Amber</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"></td><td align="left" valign="top"></td></tr>
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Thanks for stopping by to see me today. This is going to be my last hop with Verve, as I am stepping down from the Diva Inspirations Team. You know how life can be sometimes, and I feel very stretched at this point. Trust me, this was not an easy decision to make and I may be regretting it already! Things will probably be a little quiet around here (like you'd notice anything different, right?) but I am hoping to pop in now and again for this or that. I appreciate all of your continued support and encouragement - I hope you have a great day!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Oatmeal, Ballet Slippers - Wplus9; Soft Sky - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: The Sweetest Thing - My Minds Eye</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-042.html">Banner Bundle Die Set</a> - Verve Stamps; Polka Dots Embossing Folder - ProvoCraft; Diamond Stickles - Ranger; Sewing machine</i></span><br />
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<br />anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-65051738094712498842015-05-29T07:00:00.000-04:002015-05-29T07:00:02.347-04:00Viva la Verve May Week 5<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi there and happy Friday!<br />
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I just wanted to let you know that I am posting over on the <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve sketch challenge blog</a></b> with this week's sketch. You should join us!<br />
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<b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Hop over</a></b> and see this week's sketch and some cards inspired by it!</div>
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Hi there! Welcome to the May Waltzingmouse Stamps Pajama Party! <br />
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You can find all the details of the four different challenges for tonight's party on the <b><a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/">WMS Blog</a></b>. That is also where you can link up your creations - the links are open through tomorrow evening. <br />
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The DT has joined in for some of the challenges, and I have put a few things together that hopefully inspire you to join us! <br />
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Our first challenge is <i><b>Man of the Moment</b></i>, to make a masculine-themed card for the significant man in your life. Of course, I've got my sweet hubby, so this card is for him.<br />
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First I stamped the heart outline from the<b> <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/halftone-backgrounds">Halftone Backgrounds</a></b> set. Then I die cut the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom-die-set">Kaboom Die</a></b> and added some silver (I know, it looks white!) embossing powder to the bottom of the word. The 'You're the One' sentiment is from the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom">Kaboom</a></b> stamp set, along with the design stamped on the gray portion of the card.<br />
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Simple, straightforward, with just a little zing. Its what masculine cards are all about!<br />
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My second card is for the <i><b>Old Pajamas Challenge</b></i>. This month we're using the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/man-of-the-hour">Man of the Hour</a></b> stamp set. <br />
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Again, keeping it simple. I started with a background stamped with a plaid pattern created with the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/off-beat-backgrounds">Off Beat Backgrounds</a></b> set. I love this color combination of Kraft, Brown, and Gray. The sentiment was stamped onto the bottom of the largest tag from the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/stitched-tags-die-set">Stitched Tags</a> </b>die set. I just chopped off the taggy bit at the top and had a great little spot for a sentiment. And yes, those are brads. Maybe I can single-handedly bring them back. Anyone else still have a ton in their stash?<br />
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Well, that's what I am sharing this evening. I hope you will be able to join us for the party. There are four challenges and a shot at a great prize! Have a great night!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Going Gray - SU!; Pumice Stone Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
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I just wanted to let you know that I am posting over on the <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve sketch challenge blog</a></b> with this week's sketch. You should join us!<br />
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It's the 5th of the month and time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly <b>Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop</b>! There are two ways to win <a href="http://shopverve.com/">Verve</a> prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings!<br />
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<b>Our May challenge is Let it Bloom</b><br />
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You should have arrived here from <b><a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Amy's blog</a></b>. <b><a href="http://gbedwright.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Betty</a></b> will be your next step along the way.<br />
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This month I deviated from the inspiration picture, instead just focusing on the challenge theme. I used one of the many fabulous floral sets Verve offers to create my card.<br />
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This card makes me think about this time of year at our old house, we had loads of Daylilies growing everywhere. Their pops of orange were always so welcome after a drab winter. We don't have any growing at our new place, I'll have to have my Mom dig some up for me to plant here. It will only take a handful, and in a few short years they will be all over!<br />
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I used the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0222.html">Framed Lilies</a></b> stamp set on this card, the pretty frame was an easy focal point. I also used the solid and outline images to create some coordinated patterned paper. I also used <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/2015/05/viva-la-verve-may-2015-week-1-sketch.html">this week's Viva la Verve challenge sketch</a></b> to help get me started. </div>
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<b>Challenge deadline: Sunday, May 20.</b><br />
<b>Prize: $25 gift voucher to the Verve online store!</b></div>
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Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge!<i><b> It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! </b></i> Check out the <a href="http://vervestamps.blogspot.com/"><b>Verve Blog</b></a> today for all the prize info and deadlines!<br />
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<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b> 3. <a href="http://aschoss.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Anya</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>8. <a href="http://buttonsandbling.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Maureen</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b> 4. <a href="http://gbedwright.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Betty</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>9. <a href="http://www.rosemary-reflections.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Marisa</a></b></td></tr>
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Thanks for stopping by to see me today, I hope you have a great day!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Peach Parfait, Island Indigo - SU!; Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
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Hi there, long time no see.<br />
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Suffice it to say I have my hands full with winter clean up and yardwork now that the weather has started to improve. I have had some marathon days, running my Fitbit off the charts! I will be sure to pop in here when I can. Today I have a card to share for <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/2015/04/viva-la-verve-april-2015-week-4-sketch.html">this week's Viva la Verve sketch challenge</a></b>. This is the last sketch for April.<br />
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And my card.. stocking up for all the upcoming Mother's Day holiday.<br />
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I used the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0213.html">Button Best</a></b> stamp set along with the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-041.html">Pennant Trim</a></b>, <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-015.html">Rounded Rectangle</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-014.html">Rounded Scallop Frame</a></b> Dies.<br />
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I hope you will join us for the challenge (if you haven't already!). See you soon!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Vintage Cream, Fine Linen - PTI</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: This & That - Echo Park Paper Co.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Bermuda Bay - SU!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-041.html">Pennant Trim</a>, <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-015.html">Rounded Rectangle</a>, and <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-014.html">Rounded Scallop Frame</a> Dies - Verve Stamps; Buttons - SU!; Caribbean Twine - The Twinery</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-89946847402194631162015-04-07T21:26:00.006-04:002015-04-07T21:26:51.828-04:00Rain or Shine<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi there. Have you joined in the fun for this week's <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve challenge</a></b>? <br />
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Here is a little card I created with<b> <a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/2015/04/viva-la-verve-april-week-1-sketch.html">this week's sketch</a></b>:<br />
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I used the<b> <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0196.html">Rain or Shine</a></b> stamp set along with the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-040.html">Flourished Trim</a></b>, <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-015.html">Rounded Rectangle</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-014.html">Rounded Scallop Frame</a></b> Dies from Verve.<br />
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This card makes me happy, I just love the yellow and teal together!<br />
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If you would like to join us for this week's challenge you have a few more days to play before the new sketch comes out on Friday. I'm hostessing this week, so I hope you will stop by!<br />
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Have a great night!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Lemon Tart - PTI; Oatmeal - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: October Afternoon</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Island Indigo, Baja Breeze - SU!; Coconut Husk - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-040.html">Flourished Trim Die</a>, <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-015.html">Rounded Rectangle Die</a>, and <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-014.html">Rounded Scallop Frame Die</a> - Verve Stamps; Twine; Button</i></span><br />
<br />anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-43230482957424136992015-04-05T07:00:00.000-04:002015-04-05T07:00:00.702-04:00April Verve Diva Inspirations Hop<div style="text-align: justify;">
Good morning and Happy Easter! It's the 5th of the month and time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly <b>Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop</b>! There are two ways to win <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/">Verve</a></b> prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings!</div>
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<b>Our April challenge is Bunnies & Babies</b><br />
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</b><i>Spring is a time of birth and renewal - celebrate the season by creating a card for Easter or a bouncing new baby. Use the inspiration graphic as a starting point, or head off in your own direction - just show us your sprightly spring creations!</i></div>
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You should have arrived here from <b><a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Amy's blog</a></b>. <b><a href="http://gbedwright.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Betty</a></b> will be your next step along the way. </div>
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I really loved this month's inspiration picture and used some of the lovely spring colors to make a baby card.</div>
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I used the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0155.html">Making a Statement</a></b> stamp set to create this card. I love the whimsical flowers and cute font combinations on the sentiments. For my flowers, I stamped the outline first in my desired ink color (Groovy Guava, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery) and then flipped the stamp over and inked up the back. I stamped it off on scrap paper once before stamping the solid image right over the outline. I love this little trick!</div>
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<b>Challenge deadline: Sunday, Apr. 19.</b><br />
<b>Prize: $40 gift voucher to the Verve online store!</b></div>
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Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge!<i><b> It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! </b></i> Check out the <a href="http://vervestamps.blogspot.com/"><b>Verve Blog</b></a> today for all the prize info and deadlines!<br />
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<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b> 3. <a href="http://aschoss.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Anya</a></b></td> <td align="left" valign="top"><b>9. <a href="http://www.susiestampalot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Susan</a></b></td> </tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b> 4. <a href="http://gbedwright.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Betty</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>10. <a href="http://buttonsandbling.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Maureen</a></b></td> </tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b>5. <a href="http://deconstructingjen.com/tag/verve/">Jen</a></b></td><td align="left" valign="top"><b>11. <a href="http://stampinwithstacey.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Stacey</a></b></td> </tr>
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Thanks for stopping by to see me today, I hope you have a great day!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0155.html">Making a Statement</a> - Verve Stamps</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Oatmeal - Wplus9; Groovy Guava, Pistachio Pudding - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Groovy Guava - SU!; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: Argyle Embossing Folder - ProvoCraft; Doily Details Die - PTI; Diamond Stickles - Ranger</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-23778763458951353452015-03-27T07:00:00.000-04:002015-03-27T07:00:01.076-04:00Viva la Verve March Week 4<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi there and happy Friday!<br />
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I just wanted to let you know that I am posting over on the <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve sketch challenge blog</a></b> with this week's sketch. Have you played along with each challenge in March? There is still time!<br />
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<b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Hop over</a> </b>and see this week's sketch!<br />
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Today I am hopping along with the Creative Blog Hop. My sweet friend <a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/">Jeanne Jachna</a> nominated me to share a few things about myself and how I create.<br />
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Jeanne is the type of person that you know right off the bat that the girl has talent. She has a way with color and I will never forget the first time I came across her work: I was choosing favorites for the WMS Sketch Challenge and Jeanne had created a Christmas card in pink and purple. Her card was the perfect mix of shades and complimentary elements and I remember thinking that I was sure to see more fabulous creations from this lady - and I was right. We hit it off and she is a superstar, I am so lucky to be able to work with her on the WMS Design Team, bounce ideas off of her and share in her amazing accomplishments!<br />
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So on to the hop - here are the questions she's asked me:<br />
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At the moment, I am finishing up a recap for the<b> <a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve</a></b> sketch challenge for this week. <br />
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I like to have challenges to join because otherwise the days start to add up when I don't make time to make cards. Something is always going on around the farmhouse... we have two woodworking projects, a few home improvements, and some painting started, so something is always vying for my time. <br />
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I love the <b><a href="http://fusioncardchallenge.blogspot.com/">Fusion</a></b> and <b><a href="http://tagyoureitchallenge.blogspot.com/">Tag You're It</a></b> Challenges as well. I feel pretty lucky to be able to sit down and make a card just for the heck of it, but sometimes I get something in my head and have to get it out.<br />
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I created this card after seeing a wedding set in a <b><a href="http://www.papersource.com/">Paper Source</a></b> catalog. It really got the wheels rolling, and I just needed to see it through. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto auto; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>2. How does your work differ from others in your genre?</i></b> </i></b></span></span></span><br />
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I have to laugh at this question because I worry that it doesn't! I sometimes find that for me to make a card, I fall back to that old familiar and happy style that makes me feel comfortable. I love Wplus9's <b><a href="http://www.wplus9.com/oatmeal-cardstock/">Oatmeal cardstock</a></b>, I love to fussy cut things, and I love to give them a dose of Antique Linen Distress Ink. <br />
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I sometimes feel like my cards have those three things in common.. but I guess that I am consistent in my style!<br />
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I feel lucky when I can create for no reason. Usually my work is done for a Design Team or because I refuse to buy someone a birthday card! I always try to make sure to put that extra effort towards a celebration or a hello - hand making things is my love language!<br />
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I almost always start with some sort of inspiration. Sketches and color challenges are my most favorite, and from there, I pick something I would like to work with. I try to not let new supplies sit unused for too long, so I turn to them first. Sometimes, though, an old favorite helps to get my creative juices flowing. The <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/old-country-roses">Old Country Roses</a></b> set from Waltzingmouse Stamps is a real jolt for me. <br />
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Sometimes creating is really a struggle for me - but when I feel stuck I like to flip through other cards that I have created. It helps to reinforce what I like about cardmaking and helps to remind me that having a comfortable style is ok! <br />
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Jeanne, thank you for giving me the opportunity to share a bit more about me and my process, and thank you for stopping in today!</div>
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Hello, hello!<br />
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Today I am excited to be a part of the <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/">Serendipity Stamps</a></b> blog hop. <br />
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You should have arrived here from <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/blog/#sthash.HRFxQhC2.dpbs">Mary's blog</a></b> - I hope you'll take a minute a take a peek at what I have made, and then be sure to head over to <b><a href="http://miriamsdelirium.blogspot.com/search/label/Serendipity%20Stamps">Miriam's blog</a></b>. <br />
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These stamp sets are a little extra special to me because I helped design them! Mary had been looking to add some retro themed sets to the<b> <a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/">Serendipity</a></b> lineup and shared some ideas. I worked on two sets - the <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/1354QCL.html">Retro Rectangles</a></b> set and the <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/1344QCL.html">Retro Starburst</a> </b>set. <br />
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These images are perfect for creating your own patterns, with lots of options for layering and building.<br />
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First up, a little something with<b> <a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/1354QCL.html">Retro Rectangles</a></b>.<br />
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I just love rainbows, don't you? The <a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/1354QCL.html"><b>Retro Rectangles</b></a> set has a larger image comprised of three overlapping rectangle outlines. The other solid rectangles in the set then coordinate with the outlines, allow you to 'fill' or layer inside the frames. For this card, I started by stamping the large rectangle outline down the side of my card. I rotated the image each time I stamped it to change up the pattern. Then I went back in with the solid rectangles and stamped my rainbow, allowing the colors to overlap where the rectangles did. This card was simple to create and pretty cheery if you ask me! <br />
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My next two cards were made using the <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/1344QCL.html">Retro Starburst</a></b> set.<br />
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For this card I have used every image in the set, layering the different circles and accents. Isn't it fun? I also used the super fabulous <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/combowoodseq6.html">woodgrain sequins</a></b> that Serendipity is carrying. These are the <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/beechsequins6.html">Beech sequins</a></b>. <br />
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My final card is unabashedly my favorite. I just love the colors and really adore this cathedral window pattern. <br />
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I used the diamond image from the set and stamped it repeatedly. I used an acrylic block with a grid on it to help keep things lined up. I didn't want to cover the pattern up, so I topped this off with a little bit of vellum and the <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/serendipity-dies/029ED.html">Thanks Die</a></b>. I trimmed the little swirly off the bottom for a more casual feel. Love this!<br />
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Thanks for sticking with me this far - be sure to leave a comment, you could be the lucky winner of a $20 gift certificate to shop <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/">Serendipity</a></b>! You have through Sunday 3/15 to comment; the winner will be announced on <b><a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/blog/#sthash.HRFxQhC2.dpbs">Mary's blog</a></b> on Monday.<br />
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<b><a href="http://miriamsdelirium.blogspot.com/search/label/Serendipity%20Stamps">Miriam's blog</a></b> is your next stop, here is the full list if you're just popping in!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="" href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/blog/" target="_blank">Mary's Blog</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://aschoss.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Anya Schrier</a> - you are here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="" href="http://miriamsdelirium.blogspot.com/search/label/Serendipity%20Stamps" target="_blank">Miriam Na</a><a href="http://miriamsdelirium.blogspot.com/search/label/Serendipity%20Stamps" target="_blank">pier</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://vickiezimmer.blogspot.com/search/label/Serendipity%20stamps" target="_blank">Vickie Zimmer</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/search/label/Serendipity%20Stamps" target="_blank">Jeanne Jachna</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://onekraftykat.blogspot.com/search/label/Serendipity%20Stamps" target="_blank">Jenny Gropp</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://thewritestuff.justwritedesigns.com/?cat=514" target="_blank">Julie Warner</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://paperliliesandink.blogspot.com/search/label/Serendipity%20Stamps" target="_blank">Karen Amidon</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://marybethstimeforpaper.blogspot.com/search/label/Serendipity%20Stamps" target="_blank">Marybeth Lopez</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Hello Rainbow Card</i></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/1354QCL.html">Retro Rectangles</a>, <a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/product/618C.html">Hello</a> - Serendipity Stamps</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Oatmeal - Wplus9; Smokey Shadow - PTI</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Wild Wasabi, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point, Blackberry Bliss - SU!; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Lake House, Sweet Nectar, Fairy Dust, Ocean Drive, Nautical Navy, Little Piggy, Falling Star, Wild Mango - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/beechsequins6.html">Beech sequins</a> - Serendipity Stamps; Woodgrain embossing folder - Darice</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/1344QCL.html">Retro Starburst</a> - Serendipity Stamps</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: White - Wplus9; Kraft, Paper Vellum - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Hello Honey, Coastal Cabana, Pacific Point - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.serendipitystamps.com/serendipity-dies/029ED.html">Thanks Die</a> - Serendipity Stamps; Rhinestones - Recollections</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-10518302135185976502015-03-11T21:02:00.002-04:002015-03-11T21:02:31.127-04:00Friendship<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi there!<br />
I was so excited today to finally be able to walk our dogs again! The weather has finally warmed up to the point that the trails have cleared enough for us to safely take them out. I missed it.<br />
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I have a card to share that I made for the Wplus9 <b><a href="http://stampawaywithme.blogspot.com/2015/02/throwback-thursday-challenge-guiding.html">Throwback Thursday challenge</a></b>. This month's challenge was highlighting the <b><a href="http://www.wplus9.com/guiding-light/">Guiding Light</a></b> set.<br />
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I started by using some Distress Inks to watercolor some cardstock. I like how Maureen created a blended background and I went for the same thing only used the <b><a href="http://www.wplus9.com/guiding-light-die/">Guiding Light Dies</a></b> and die cut elements from the cardstock I had watercolored. On such a small scale they weren't great representations of how pretty the watercoloring was, but it was fun nonetheless. It was great to pull this set out again.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.wplus9.com/guiding-light/">Guiding Light</a>, <a href="http://www.wplus9.com/guiding-light-sentiments/">Guiding Light Sentiments</a> - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Oatmeal, Honeydew - Wplus9; Sahara Sand - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Woodgrain - Amuse|Studio</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Silver Lining - Wplus9; Various Distress Inks - Ranger</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.wplus9.com/guiding-light-die/">Guiding Light Dies</a> - Wplus9; Canvas Impression Plate - PTI; Corner rounder</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-74027335928497795542015-03-08T14:41:00.006-04:002015-03-08T14:41:55.064-04:00Happy Place<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hello there, just popping in to share my take on <b><a href-="" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" http:="" viva-la-verve-march-week-1-sketch.html="" vlvsketches.blogspot.com="">this week's Viva la Verve</a></b> sketch.<br />
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Julee is the hostess this week, and here is her sketch:<br />
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And my take...<br />
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I am on a mint green kick! For this card I used the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0216.html">Happy Place</a> </b>stamp set with the coordinating <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-059.html">Happy Doodles Die Set</a></b>. This was a fun sketch, a great way to bring lots of different elements together. Won't you join us? Head over to the <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve blog</a> </b>to link up your creation!<br />
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Have a great rest of your Sunday!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0216.html">Happy Place</a> - Verve Stamps</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding - SU!; Oatmeal - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Burlap & Bouquets - Fancy Pants</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Rich Cocoa Memento - Tsukineko</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-059.html">Happy Doodles Die Set</a> - Verve Stamps; Circle Die - Spellbinders; Corner rounder - We R Memory Keepers; Copic markers; button</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-13715224290423509632015-03-06T08:00:00.000-05:002015-03-06T08:00:01.874-05:00Halftone Thank You<div style="text-align: justify;">
Happy Friday!<br />
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Do you have any plans for the weekend? We have a handful of projects around here that have hit that 90% hurdle. It always seems like they sit there for ages. I am hoping we can hammer some of them out and move on to other projects (my hubby will love that!).<br />
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I am popping in today to share a card made for <b><a href="http://fusioncardchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/02/fusion-bowties-and-other-things.html">this week's Fusion Card Challenge</a></b>.<br />
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I used the sketch as my main source of inspiration and incorporated some of the colors from the photo.<br />
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I used one of the larger circle images from the newly released <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/halftone-backgrounds">Halftone Backgrounds</a></b> set from WMS. A simple sentiment was added vertically to the panel along with a few gold sequins. Someone take these away from me!<br />
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I love how quick this one came together - I need that sometimes! Hope you enjoy your day, thanks for visiting!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/halftone-backgrounds">Halftone Backgrounds</a> - WMS; Just My Type - My Favorite Things</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Oatmeal - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Woodgrain - Amuse|Studio</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Tangerine Tango, Strawberry Slush - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-seq06.html">Holiday Sequin Mix</a> - Verve Stamps</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-49246341514531922532015-03-05T07:00:00.000-05:002015-04-04T23:50:19.181-04:00March Verve Diva Inspirations Hop<div style="text-align: justify;">Wow! It's the 5th of the month already and time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly <b>Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop</b>! There are two ways to win <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/">Verve</a></b> prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings!</div><br />
<div align="center"><b>Our March challenge is B is for Birthday...</b><br />
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</b><i>Don't be caught short - make a fabulous birthday card to keep in your stash or give away! </i><br />
<i>Use the inspiration graphic as a starting point, or head off in your own direction - just show us your birthday creations!</i></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I always find myself scrambling for a birthday card, so this was the perfect challenge for me! </div><br />
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<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><div style="text-align: justify;">I thought this was a fabulous inspiration photo and just what I needed to create this card for my niece's upcoming 5th birthday. Do you see what jumped out at me from the photo? I loved the black and white stripes combined with the soft peach and teal with a smattering of polka dots and gold!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0212.html">Petals & Wings</a></b> stamp set along with the coordinating <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-056.html">Wings & Petals die set</a></b>. I arranged them together, overlapping a bit and framing the sentiment from <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0210.html">Better Together</a></b>. </div><br />
I hope you are inspired to join us!<a href="http://vervestamps.blogspot.com/p/inspiration-challenge.html"> <br />
<b>Click here to link up your challenge entries</b></a></div><div align="center"><b>Challenge deadline: Thursday, Mar. 19.</b><br />
<b>Prize: $40 gift voucher to the Verve online store!</b></div><br />
<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://site.shopverve.com/vvimages/CommentPrize.gif" height="50" width="297" /></div>Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge!<i><b> It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! </b></i> Check out the <a href="http://vervestamps.blogspot.com/"><b>Verve Blog</b></a> today for all the prize info and deadlines!<br />
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<tr> <td align="left" valign="top" width="76"><b>1. <a href="http://poeticartistry.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps"> Julee</a></b></td> <td align="left" valign="top"><b>7. <a href="http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20stamps">Sankari</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="76"><b>2. <a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Amy</a></b></td> <td align="left" valign="top" width="130"><b>8. <a href="http://thinkingstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Sarah</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b> 3. <a href="http://aschoss.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Anya</a></b></td> <td align="left" valign="top"><b>9. <a href="http://www.susiestampalot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Susan</a></b></td> </tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b> 4. <a href="http://gbedwright.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Betty</a></b></td> <td align="left" valign="top"><b>10. <a href="http://www.rosemary-reflections.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Marisa</a></b></td> </tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b>5. <a href="http://deconstructingjen.com/tag/verve/">Jen</a></b></td> <td align="left" valign="top"><b>11. <a href="http://buttonsandbling.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve">Maureen</a></b></td> </tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top"><b>6. <a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/search/label/verve%20stamps">Karen</a></b></td> <td align="left" valign="top"><b>12. <a href="http://stampinwithstacey.blogspot.com/search/label/Verve%20Stamps">Stacey</a></b></td> </tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0212.html">Petals & Wings</a>, <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0210.html">Better Together</a> - Verve Stamps</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Soft Sky, Pool Party - SU!; Oatmeal - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Portrait Collection - Crate Paper</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Crisp Cantaloupe, Soft Sky, Pool Party - SU!; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-056.html">Wings & Petals die set</a>, <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-seq06.html">Holiday Sequin Mix</a> - Verve Stamps; Polka Dots Embossing Folder - Provo Craft; Corner rounder - We R Memory Keepers</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-48138795371945854622015-03-03T14:00:00.000-05:002015-03-03T14:00:04.181-05:00Waltzingmouse Stamps February Release Day Hop<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi there - you've made it!<br />
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Today we are still holding our traditional 'release day' blog hop, even though these sets have been available for a few days. Have you been enjoying our inspiration? Are you patiently waiting for some of these sets to wing their way to your craft room? <br />
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You should have arrived here from sweet <a href="http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/my_weblog/waltzingmouse-stamps/"><b>Laurie Schmidlin's blog</b></a>. The waltz starts over on <a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/"><b>Claire's blog</b></a>, so be sure to head there if you're just popping in. <br />
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I have two more cards to share with you today, kind of a mash up of stamps and dies. <br />
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This card uses the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom?s=recomatic">Kaboom</a></b> stamp set and <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom-die-set?s=recomatic">Kaboom</a> </b>word die in a flirty color scheme that just screams tween.<br />
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The <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom-die-set?s=recomatic">word die</a></b> was stamped with the coordinating image from the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom?s=recomatic">stamp set</a></b>. This is a great way to add even more to the versatility of these sets, the stamp just adds some oomph! I think this might be one of my favorite cards of the release. <br />
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My next card features a combo of <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/halftone-backgrounds">Halftone Backgrounds</a></b>, the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/pretty-circles-die-set">Pretty Circles Die</a> </b>(here I used the surplus between the two circles) and the freebie Hello die. I am crushing on that gold embossed halftone stripe! <br />
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I hope you have enjoyed the DT showcase of this month's release and I look forward to seeing these sets popping up in your creations. All the details about the release and the information for the Pin It contest is available on the <a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/"><b>WMS blog</b></a>. <br />
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My sweet friend <b><a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps/">Jeanne Jachna</a></b> will be your next stop along the hop! Take care!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>You Nailed It Card</i></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Soft Sky - SU!; Dove Gray, Black - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Restoration Collection - Crate Paper</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Sweet Gelato, Wild Mango, Fairy Dust, Sweet Nectar, Falling Star, Silver Lining, Ocean Drive, Lake House - Wplus9; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom-die-set?s=recomatic">Kaboom Word Die</a> - WMS; Twine - PTI; Clip - SU!; Rhinestones - Recollections</i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Hello Card</i></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/halftone-backgrounds">Halftone Backgrounds</a> - WMS </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Kraft - SU!; Oatmeal, Ballet Slippers - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Fly a Kite - October Afternoon</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Pigment White - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/pretty-circles-die-set">Pretty Circles Die</a>, Hello Die - WMS; Detail Gold Embossing Powder - Stewart Superior; Sequins - Verve; Buttons</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-54626110217808055712015-03-02T14:00:00.000-05:002015-03-02T14:00:03.183-05:00Waltzingmouse Stamps February Release, Day 3<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I hope your week is off to a good start. Welcome to Day 3 of the February Release at <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/">Waltzingmouse Stamps</a></b>. Remember, the stamps and die sets that we are showcasing are now available for purchase in the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/">WMS Store</a></b>! Tomorrow we will wrap things up with our traditional blog hop.<br />
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Today we are showcasing the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/halftone-backgrounds">Halftone Backgrounds</a></b> stamp set and the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/easter-word-die-set">Easter</a></b> word die.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/halftone-backgrounds">Halftone Backgrounds</a></b> is a staple set if you like the graphic and mixed media styles, but with a little creativity, is a great accent to any style!<br />
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Nothing too fancy on this card, just some bold colors and lots of image layering. Here's a trick: I flipped the long strip stamp over and inked up the back side to add a solid shape to the mix. Any of the images in this set would be perfect candidates for this technique. The little chevrons are a fun accent, I stamped a few in a row and cut them out, adhering them to my card with dimensional adhesive. The sentiment is from the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom?s=recomatic">Kaboom</a></b> stamp set, these two sets make a great pair! <br />
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My second card for the day features the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/easter-word-die-set">Easter</a></b> word die.<br />
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So pretty! The watercolor background was created using Distress Inks - nothing difficult, just some watercolor paper and a wet brush. The inks are very forgiving, and I was just going for something light and springy.<br />
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The word die was adhered to a strip of paper vellum and then to my card base. The 'He is Risen' is from the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/nestie-eggs">Nestie Eggs</a></b> set.<br />
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That's all I have for today, please be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team, as well as Claire on the <b><a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/">WMS Blog</a></b>. Don't forget that the entire February release is available for purchase NOW in the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/">Waltzingmouse Stamps Store</a></b>! <br />
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<a href="http://aschoss.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps/">Anya Schrier</a> - you are here!</div>
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<a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/category/vendors/waltzingmouse/">Becca Feeken</a></div>
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<a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps/">Jeanne Jachna</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.createwithjulia.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse/">Julia Aston</a></div>
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<a href="http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/my_weblog/waltzingmouse-stamps/">Laurie Schmidlin</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.stamperosity.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps">Lynn Mercurio</a></div>
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<a href="http://sandieshores.blogspot.com/search/label/waltzingmouse%20stamps">Sandie Dunne</a></div>
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<a href="http://stamptalkwithtosh.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse">Tosha Leyendekker</a></div>
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<a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/">Claire Brennan</a></div>
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So glad you stopped by! See you tomorrow!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>You Did It Card</i></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/halftone-backgrounds">Halftone Backgrounds</a>, <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom?s=recomatic">Kaboom</a> - WMS </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Midnight Muse - PTI; Oatmeal - Wplus9; Crushed Curry - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Crisp Cantaloupe, Pool Party, Night of Navy, Crushed Curry - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: Tin Type Sprinklers - October Afternoon</i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Easter Card</i></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/nestie-eggs">Nestie Eggs</a> - WMS</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Paper Vellum - SU!; 90lb Watercolor Paper - Canson</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Picked Raspberry, Dried Marigold, Squeezed Lemonade, Peacock Feathers Distress Ink - Ranger; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/easter-word-die-set">Easter</a> word die - WMS; Butterfly Chip Shapes, Mister Huey's Calico Shine - Studio Calico</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-60063093093952914902015-03-01T14:00:00.000-05:002015-03-02T13:23:35.397-05:00Waltzingmouse Stamps February Release, Day 2<div style="text-align: justify;">Hello there!<br />
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Welcome back to Day 2 of the February Release at <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/">Waltzingmouse Stamps</a></b>. This month, the Design Team is sharing inspiration and showcasing the sets that are NOW available for purchase in the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/">WMS Store</a></b>. We will conclude with our traditional blog hop on March 3rd, so I hope you will continue to visit to see what is new each day. <br />
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Today we are showcasing the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom">Kaboom</a></b> stamp set and <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom-die-set">Kaboom Die</a></b>.<br />
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I can't see this set without immediately thinking of the vintage Batman comics:<br />
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Channeling my inner fangirl, here's what's up for today:<br />
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This card features all images and sentiments from <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom">Kaboom</a></b>. I stamped and colored the words and word 'bubbles' and cut them out, adhering them with dimensional adhesive. One thing I really like about this set is that it can really go in any direction you'd like - just perfect for a younger boy but also perfectly fitting for a girl, an adult, or even your sweetie. I think this next card would make a great card for the superhero in your life.<br />
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I started by first die cutting a pinked circle from black cardstock. Then I centered the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom-die-set">Kaboom Die</a></b> and die cut that from the circle. I trimmed a piece of cardstock big enough to fit in the die cut window and covered it with double sided tape (I used three strips of 1/2"<b> <a href="http://scor-pal.com/scor-tape/scor-tape-1-2-wide">Scor-Tape</a></b>), then added a different color of glitter to each strip to create an ombre effect. I peeled the backing from one strip of tape at a time and added the glitter before moving to the next. <br />
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Then I adhered the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom-die-set">Kaboom Die</a></b> cut word in the center of the window. The die also cuts an outline for the word, and I just put that aside for this project. The additional sentiment is from the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom">Kaboom</a></b> stamp set and was heat embossed in gold. I think this would make a great Valentine's Day card for my superhero husband. <br />
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So that is it for me today, be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team, as well as Claire on the <b><a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/">WMS Blog</a></b>. Don't forget that the entire February release is available for purchase NOW in the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/">Waltzingmouse Stamps Store</a></b>! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://aschoss.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps/">Anya Schrier</a> - you are here!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/category/vendors/waltzingmouse/">Becca Feeken</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps/">Jeanne Jachna</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.createwithjulia.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse/">Julia Aston</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/my_weblog/waltzingmouse-stamps/">Laurie Schmidlin</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stamperosity.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps">Lynn Mercurio</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sandieshores.blogspot.com/search/label/waltzingmouse%20stamps">Sandie Dunne</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stamptalkwithtosh.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse">Tosha Leyendekker</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/">Claire Brennan</a></div><br />
So glad you stopped by! See you tomorrow!</div><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Bam! Kaboom! Card</i></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom">Kaboom</a> - WMS</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Island Indigo - SU!; White, Black - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Rocket Age - October Afternoon</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: Chevron Embossing Folder - Sizzix; Copic markers</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom">Kaboom</a> - WMS</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Steel Mill, Black - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Rocket Age - October Afternoon</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/kaboom-die-set">Kaboom Die</a> - WMS; Pinking Circles Die - Spellbinders; Garnet, Fire Opal, Citrine Glitter - Martha Stewart Crafts; Detail Gold Embossing Powder - Stewart Superior</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-4365090558822990832015-02-28T14:00:00.000-05:002015-03-01T10:24:54.654-05:00Waltzingmouse Stamps February Release, Day 1<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hello there!<br />
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Today I am happy to bring you Day 1 of the countdown for the February Release at <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/">Waltzingmouse Stamps</a></b>. This month, we are switching things up and all the products being released this month are available TODAY! So you can pop right over to the store and snatch them right up. The Design Team will be sharing inspiration for the next three days and conclude with our traditional hop on March 3rd. <br />
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Today's previews are of the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/special-lady">Special Lady</a></b> stamp set, and the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/mother-word-die-set">Mother Die</a></b>,<b> <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/pretty-circles-die-set">Pretty Circles Die</a></b>, and a freebie <b><a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/new-goodies-for-february.html">(with minimum purchase this month)</a></b>, the mini <i><b>Hello</b></i> die. <br />
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Up first, the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/special-lady">Special Lady</a></b> stamp set.<br />
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This set has a Victorian feel to it, with a beautiful period lady in her big feathered hat, an ornate circle and some fab sentiments. I pulled a little of all of them together to make this card. The detail on that pretty Miss is amazing! <br />
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Next up is the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/mother-word-die-set">Mother Die</a></b> die. <br />
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The font on this die coordinates with that used in the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/special-lady">Special Lady</a></b> stamp set, so they make a wonderful compliment. I chose to pair it with (what else?) the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/old-country-roses">Old Country Roses</a></b> set for some springtime charm. After die cutting the word from regular cardstock, I doused it in gold embossing powder and heat embossed it for a metallic finish. Love!<br />
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And finally, the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/pretty-circles-die-set">Pretty Circles Die</a></b> and <i><b>Hello</b></i> die. These are also great together, so I combined them for my card.<br />
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The <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/pretty-circles-die-set">Pretty Circles Die</a></b> is really a great die - more like 3-in-1 - as you end up with a scalloped circle, a fancy scalloped aperture in your card, and the fun little pinked bit that is between them. I can see this one getting a lot of use! <br />
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Be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team, as well as Claire on the <b><a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/">WMS Blog</a></b>. Don't forget that the entire February release is available for purchase NOW in the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/">Waltzingmouse Stamps Store</a></b>! <br />
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<a href="http://aschoss.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps/">Anya Schrier</a> - you are here!</div>
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<a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/category/vendors/waltzingmouse/">Becca Feeken</a></div>
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<a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps/">Jeanne Jachna</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.createwithjulia.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse/">Julia Aston</a></div>
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<a href="http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/my_weblog/waltzingmouse-stamps/">Laurie Schmidlin</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.stamperosity.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse%20Stamps">Lynn Mercurio</a></div>
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<a href="http://sandieshores.blogspot.com/search/label/waltzingmouse%20stamps">Sandie Dunne</a></div>
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<a href="http://stamptalkwithtosh.blogspot.com/search/label/Waltzingmouse">Tosha Leyendekker</a></div>
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<a href="http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/">Claire Brennan</a></div>
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So glad you stopped by! See you tomorrow with Day 2!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Special Lady Card</i></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/special-lady">Special Lady</a> - WMS</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Crumb Cake, Vintage Violet - SU!; White - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: The Sweetest Thing - My Mind's Eye</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Vintage Violet, Crumb Cake - SU!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: Apron Lace punch - Fiskars; Button - SU!; Decorative pin - K&Co.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/old-country-roses">Old Country Roses</a> - WMS</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Barely Banana, Paper Vellum - SU!; Oatmeal - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Hello Honey, Mellow Moss, True Thyme, Mossy Meadow - SU!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/mother-word-die-set">Mother Die</a> - WMS; Baby's Breath Embossing Folder - Sizzix; Doily; Detail Gold Embossing Powder - Stewart Superior; Sewing machine</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Cameo Coral, Going Gray - SU!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Fly a Kite - October Afternoon</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/pretty-circles-die-set">Pretty Circles Die</a>, Hello Die - WMS</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-18560461364620580452015-02-27T09:00:00.000-05:002015-02-27T09:00:12.103-05:00Tag, You're It!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi there!<br />
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Today I have the pleasure of being the Guest Designer for the <b><a href="http://tagyoureitchallenge.blogspot.com/">Tag You're It Challenge</a></b>! I have so enjoyed playing along with this fun challenge focusing on one of my favorite things to create - tags!<br />
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This week's inspiration comes from this beautiful design from Marybeth Lopez:<br />
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I was inspired by the floral theme and the colors, as well as the cascading placement of the elements.<br />
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I started with a Kraft tag die cut with the largest of the <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/stitched-tags-die-set">Stitched Tags</a></b> dies from WMS and used the <b><a href="http://www.wplus9.com/spring-blooms/">Spring Blooms</a> </b>set from Wplus9. I just love creating with these tiny canvases. It is like a quick fix when you feel the urge to create something but maybe don't have time for a whole card.<br />
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If you are inspired by Marybeth's card, too, and would like to join in the challenge, be sure to head to the<b> <a href="http://tagyoureitchallenge.blogspot.com/">TYIC blog</a></b> and link up your creation! <br />
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Thank you Tracey and the TYIC team for inviting me to join you today!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.wplus9.com/spring-blooms/">Spring Blooms</a>, <a href="http://www.wplus9.com/more-fresh-cuts/">More Fresh Cuts</a> - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Kraft - SU!; Oatmeal - Wplus9 </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: True Thyme, Dusty Durango, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon - SU!; Cranberry Crush - Wplus9; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/stitched-tags-die-set">Stitched Tags Die Set</a> - Waltzingmouse Stamps; <a href="https://www.wplus9.com/spring-blooms-die/">Spring Blooms Die</a> - Wplus9; <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-seq03.html">Shine Bright Sequin Mix</a> - Verve</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-66339801684582222302015-02-27T07:00:00.000-05:002015-02-27T07:00:03.543-05:00Viva la Verve sketch challenge - February Week 4<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hello there!<br />
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Today I am hostessing this week's <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve</a></b> sketch challenge. <br />
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Here is my sketch for this week:<br />
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Head over to the<b> <a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge blog</a> </b>where you can see some samples for this sketch and link up your card. I hope you'll join us - Verve gives away a fabulous prize every month!<br />
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Have a great day, I will be back a little later today with another post AND be sure to stop back tomorrow when the Waltzingmouse Stamps February release kicks off!</div>
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Happy Tuesday!<br />
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Isn't it sad that I am looking forward to the 30 degree temperatures we're forecasted to have this weekend? Yes, it is.<br />
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Other good things are happening this weekend, though, like a new <b><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/">Waltzingmouse Stamps</a></b> release! Yay!<br />
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But lots to do before that - I'm just squeezing in my creation for<b> <a href="http://tagyoureitchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/02/tag-youre-it-challenge-15.html">this week's Tag You're It Challenge</a></b>.<br />
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Here is the inspiration photo from Donna Mikasa.<br />
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I zeroed right in on the bright color palette and the bold black sentiment. I also was inspired by the repeating shapes, but instead of lining them up so pretty, I kind of clustered them behind the sentiment.<br />
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The different sized circles are from the <b><a href="http://www.wplus9.com/little-bits/">Little Bits</a></b> set from <b><a href="http://www.wplus9.com/">Wplus9</a></b>. The die cut sentiment is the <b><a href="http://www.wplus9.com/hand-lettered-hello-die/">Hand Lettered Hello</a></b> die.<br />
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I also added some Star Dust Stickles to a few dots to add some sparkle. Love it a lot!<br />
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Glad that you stopped by, I hope you have a great evening!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://www.wplus9.com/little-bits/">Little Bits</a> - Wplus9<br />
CARDSTOCK: White, Black - Wplus9<br />
INK: Regal Rose, Tangelo Twist, Daffodil Delight, Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party - SU!<br />
OTHER: <a href="http://www.wplus9.com/hand-lettered-hello-die/">Hand Lettered Hello Die</a> - Wplus9; Tag Sale #1 Die - PTI; Star Dust Stickles - Ranger</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-74352671375637077282015-02-23T20:43:00.000-05:002015-02-23T20:43:02.733-05:00Such a Joy<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi there, how are things?<br />
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The past few weeks have been really trying - this cold weather and our old house don't get along so well. Our well line is really shallow, so when it hits below freezing temps we have to keep an eye on it (which means periodically waking up in the middle of the night to run the water) so its been a stressful past few weeks. I am really hoping that spring is on its way. <br />
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I am playing along with this week's <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve</a></b> sketch challenge, brought to us by Stacey.<br />
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My card was created using the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vsc-10-023.html">Kind Words</a></b> and <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0193.html">On Occasion</a></b> sets from <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/">Verve</a></b>.<br />
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Navy is my go-to neutral of the moment. Won't you join us for this week's fun sketch?<br />
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I am looking forward to seeing you much more this week - there is a lot going on, so I will be back soon!<br />
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Take care!</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">STAMPS: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsc-10-023.html">Kind Words</a>, <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0193.html">On Occasion</a> - Verve Stamps</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">CARDSTOCK: Night of Navy, Groovy Guava - SU!; Oatmeal, Cashmere - Wplus9</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">PATTERNED PAPER: Persimmon - Basic Grey</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">INK: Night of Navy, Groovy Guava, Old Olive - SU!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">OTHER: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-015.html">Rounded Rectangle Die</a>, <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-014.html">Rounded Scallop Frame Die</a> - Verve Stamps; Twine - SU!; button</span></i>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-70897366188954717982015-02-17T07:00:00.000-05:002015-02-17T07:00:00.919-05:00VLV February Week 2<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hiya,<br />
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I'm recapping this week's sketch over on the <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve</a></b> sketch challenge blog. Have you played along with us? There are <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/">Verve</a> </b>bucks up for grabs!<br />
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Here is this week's sketch..<br />
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And the card I created... its like a shot of Vitamin C!<br />
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Won't you stop over at the <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve</a></b> challenge blog to check out the details and link up your card?<br />
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I hope so, this sketch was a fun one!</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">STAMPS: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-10-013.html">Happy Days</a> - Verve Stamps</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">CARDSTOCK: Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Paper Vellum - SU!; Oatmeal - Wplus9</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">PATTERNED PAPER: Carte Postale - Basic Grey</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">INK: Miami Spice, Flamingo, Cranberry Crush, Coconut Husk - Wplus9; Vintage Photo Distress Ink - Ranger</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">OTHER: Tiny Triangles Embossing Folder - Sizzix; Circle Die - Spellbinders; Wood button; Washi tape; Sewing machine </span></i>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679804780605870153.post-12922074398999067492015-02-10T20:07:00.003-05:002015-02-10T20:07:35.633-05:00Bluebell Birthday<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hello there!<br />
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This week's<b> <a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/2015/02/viva-la-verve-february-sketch-1.html">Viva la Verve sketch</a> </b>was perfect for a sweet birthday card for my sister-in-law. <br />
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I rotated the sketch, and using the <b><a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0221.html">Framed Florals</a> </b>set from Verve, came up with this. <br />
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I love all the different shades of blue with the pop of the patterned paper. <br />
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There is still more time if you'd like to join this week's challenge. You can find all the details and the link up on the <b><a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/">Viva la Verve sketch challenge blog</a></b>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>STAMPS: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0221.html">Framed Florals</a> - Verve Stamps</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>CARDSTOCK: Buckaroo Blue, Bordering Blue - SU!; White - Wplus9</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PATTERNED PAPER: Storyteller Collection - Crate Paper</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>INK: Buckaroo Blue - SU!; Nautical Navy - Wplus9; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>OTHER: <a href="http://shopverve.com/vsdc-064.html">Bluebells Die</a> - Verve Stamps; Modern Wallpaper Embossing Folder - ProvoCraft; Doily; Circle Die - Spellbinders; Waterfall Stickles - Ranger</i></span>anyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13038998087428155219noreply@blogger.com0