Monday, September 30, 2013

Anniversary Wishes - Uniko Studio


Good morning!  The Pink Elephant Challenge today calls for Wedding/Anniversary themed projects!


This was a perfect opportunity to grab the beautiful Uniko Studio Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum stamps and Designer Dies collection!  Head on over the Uniko Studio blog to read about a few tips when stamping on patterned paper!



 The new Cardabilities #84 sketch is incredible!  There are lots of layers, banners, and a fun cluster to this one...all of my favorite things on a card!  

The papers I used are from Glitz's Yours Truly collection...so elegant and beautiful with a subtle vintage flair!


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

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Stamps:  Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum (Uniko Studio)
Ink:  Steel Gray (MFT)
Other:  Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum Designer Dies (Uniko Studio), Award Banner Die (A Cut Above-Verve), Twine (Hemptique), Steel Blue Button (MFT), Sequins (Avery Elle)


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Best Wishes to Kate & John - IHP Blog Hop


 Kate from i {heart} papers got married recently, so the IHP design team wanted to do a little something special for her!  A blog hop dedicated to Kate and her hubby John seemed like a great idea to give them all of our "best wishes" for a happy life together!

Congrats to the happy couple, Kate and John!


Here's the official blog hop order!


I was inspired by the ColourQ Challenge #208 and Sketchbook Saturday #106 to make Kate & John's Best Wishes card!


There's also a Wedding/Anniversary theme challenge over at The Pink Elephant and Paper Smooches Sparks: Anything Goes is up and running, too!


After seeing some photos from Kate and John's wedding, I noticed that the main colors were black and white with a splash of orange...and there was also a lot of beautiful foliage in the background scenery of their photos, so I went with a similar look on their card!

There are lots of IHP products on the card...Paper Smooches Simply Said stamp set and Notebook Basic Wise Dies, Lawn Fawn Stitched Leaves Lawn Cuts, Hemptique Black Hemp Cord, Doodlebug Designs Glossy Enamel Dots, and Momento Black Tuxedo Luxe ink.


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!
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Stamps:  Simply Said (Paper Smooches)
Ink:  Black Tuxedo Luxe (Momento)
Paper:  Rustic White (PTI), Raven (Glitz)
Other:  Wise Dies (Paper Smooches), Lawn Cuts (Lawn Fawn), Black Hemp Cord (Hemptique), Enamel Dots (Doodlebug Designs), Sequins, Sewing Machine, Thread


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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Good Neighbor Day...happy FALL


 Happy fall, ya'll!  I'm a few days behind in getting my 'welcome fall' card ready for you...but, better late than never, right?!  Also, I learned that today is Good Neighbor Day, so it was a great time to celebrate!  I am fortunate enough to have the best neighbors, my in-laws...that's right...they are wonderful people and I'm frequently borrowing that cup of sugar or stick of butter!  This card is going right over to my sweet mother-in-law, Marilyn, along with a beautiful Candy Corn Mum that I bought from a local farmer!  

The beautiful inspiration photo at Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger just makes me melt with the subtle fall color, and Jen's sketch, deconstructed sketch #120 was perfect to ink up those adorable acorns from Reverse Confetti.  The new 'Fetti Find is up and running, which I was over the moon to win last week!  The CAS-ology Cue Card: Autumn was just the right  challenge, too, even though my cards aren't exactly CAS.



A whole bunch of the ingredients on my card are from my favorite online store, i {heart} papers... Reverse Confetti Forever Fall stamp set, Webster's Pages Recorded papers, Hemptique Dark Brown Hemp Cord twine, Momento Rich Cocoa Dye and Luxe inks!  If you haven't stopped by IHP lately, you're missing out on lots of new holiday goodies!



I heat embossed the acorns and sentiment, fussy cut the acorns, and added a little burlap cut with some leaf dies!  After adding a touch of twine and a trio of wooden chevron pieces, my card is ready to pass along to my neighbor! 



Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

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Stamps:  Forever Fall (Reverse Confetti)
Ink:  Rich Cocoa Dye and Luxe (Momento)
Paper:  Kraft (PTI), Recorded (Webster's Pages)
Other:  Leaves Die (SU), Twine (Hemptique), Wood Veneer Chevron, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder (SU), Burlap


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Friday, September 27, 2013

Verve Stamps - September Spotlight Hop Day 5




Welcome to our September 2013 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! Each day this week, the Divas will be shining their Verve spotlights on a different set, so stay tuned for a week filled with inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 9/27.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

Friday, 9/27/13
Today's Prize: Rain or Shine, Autumn Elements Ribbon Collection
1. Julee7. Amber
2. Teresa8. Laurie W.
3. Charmaine9. Christyne
4. Stacey {Guest}10. Marisa
5. Andrea11. Janelle
6. Jen12. Laurie S.

The sketch over at Crazy 4 Challenges worked great with these new Verve stamps today!


I stamped the sentiment in Rhurbarb Stalk Luxe and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder...the umbrella was colored with Copic markers.  A few layers of Echo Park Here and Now and embellishments later, and this card is good to go!


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!
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Stamps:  Rain or Shine (Verve)
Ink:  Black Tuxedo, Rhubarb Stalk Luxe (Momento)
Paper:  White (PTI), Here and Now (Echo Park)
Other:  Sweet Scallop Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Ribbon, Twine, Button, Fishtail Flag Dies (MFT)


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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Verve Stamps - September Spotlight Hop Day 4


Welcome to our September 2013 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! Each day this week, the Divas will be shining their Verve spotlights on a different set, so stay tuned for a week filled with inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 9/27.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

Thursday, 9/26/13
Today's Prize: Poppy BirthdayBuild a Poppy Die Set
1. Julee8. Laurie W.
2. Teresa9. Christyne
3. Charmaine10. Maureen
4. Stacey {Guest}11. Marisa
5. Andrea12. Janelle
6. Jen13. Laurie S.
7. Amber

The Mojo Monday Sketch #312 was just what I needed to showcase these new coordinating Verve products...Poppy Birthday and Poppy Die Set!  I also added a little detail with the new Award Banner Die!


I inked up the beautiful poppies and leaves with Black Tuxedo ink and stamped them onto some pretty paper...then added a few sprinkles of Pastel Sequin Mix sequins.  A few layers of the gorgeous Fancy Pants Wonderful Day papers, some stitching and twine...and this pretty birthday card is ready to go!


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!
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Stamps:  Poppy Birthday (Verve)
Ink:  Black Tuxedo (Momento)
Paper:  White (PTI), Wonderful Day (Fancy Pants)
Other:  Build a Poppy Die Set, Award Banner Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Pastel Sequins Mix (Verve), Twine (Hemptique), Fishtail Flag Stax (MFT), Sewing Machine, Thread


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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Verve Stamps - September Spotlight Hop Day 3


Welcome to our September 2013 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! Each day this week, the Divas will be shining their Verve spotlights on a different set, so stay tuned for a week filled with inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 9/27.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

Wednesday, 9/25/13
Today's Prize: Birthday BotsMetal Mix & Pastel Sequins
1. Julee7. Amber
2. Teresa8. Laurie W.
3. Charmaine9. Christyne
4. Stacey {Guest}10. Marisa
5. Andrea11. Janelle
6. Jen12. Laurie S.


The retrosketches #82 was the basic layout of this robotic hello!


I paired up this adorable robot with some fun My Mind's Eye papers, Chalk Studio.  I'm sending a big shout-out to Ann Cox over at Creative Antics...CONGRATS on your new baby boy...his arrival inspired me to make this fun card!   


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

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Stamps:  Birthday Bots, On Occasion (Verve)
Ink:  Wedding Dress White Luxe (Momento)
Paper:  Rustic White (PTI), Chalk Studio (MME)
Other:  Occasions Frame Die, Award Banner Die (A Cut Above-Verve), Twine (Hemptique), Pastel Sequins Mix (Verve), Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Square Punch (SU), Sewing Machine, Thread



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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Verve Stamps - September Spotlight Hop Day 2


Welcome to our September 2013 Spotlight Hops!  We're so excited to share some new Verve with you! Each day this week, the Divas will be shining their Verve spotlights on a different set, so stay tuned for a week filled with inspiration! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Friday, 9/27.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

Tuessday, 9/24/13
Today's Prize: Geared Up, Award Banner Die

1. Julee8. Laurie W.
2. Teresa9. Christyne
3. Charmaine10. Maureen
4. Stacey {Guest}11. Marisa
5. Andrea12. Janelle
6. Jen13. Laurie S.
7. Amber

The Seize the Sketch #4 came in handy again for my "Geared Up" birthday card!


 How adorable is this new robot from Geared Up?!  I must admit when I first saw him, I squealed out loud...he's THAT cute!  This set is PERFECT for the little ones in your life...great for birthday cards and party favors!  I'm also LOVING the new Award Banner Die...eep!


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!
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Stamps:  Geared Up (Verve)
Ink:  Black Tuxedo (Momento), Copic Markers
Paper:  White (PTI), Rough & Tumble (Carta Bella)
Other:  Award Banner Die (A Cut Above-Verve), Metal Mix (Verve), Stickles


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