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 Bots, Metal Mix & Pastel Sequins

1. Julee 7. Amber 2. Teresa 8. Laurie W. 3. Charmaine 9. Christyne 4. Stacey {Guest} 10. Marisa 5. Andrea 11. Janelle 6. Jen 12. 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!

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

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. Julee 8. Laurie W. 2. Teresa 9. Christyne 3. Charmaine 10. Maureen 4. Stacey {Guest} 11. Marisa 5. Andrea 12. Janelle 6. Jen 13. 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!

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

Verve Stamps Guest Diva - September Spotlight Hop Day 1

Welcome to our September 2013 Spotlight Hops!  I'm thrilled to be guesting for Verve Stamps again...and all the Divas and I are 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!

Monday, 9/23/13
Today's Prize: Each Day, Psalm 94:18 Plain Jane

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

How gorgeous is that butterfly on the first card?!  The new Each Day stamp set and Plain Jane Psalm 94:18 are perfect to create cards that remind us not to worry with encouragement from scripture!

The Pink Elephant Challenge #218 is all about Polka Dots and Stripes today!

I was also inspired by the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #193 for my first card!

The second card I created is somewhat clean and simple to maintain all the attention on the beautiful verse!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!  See you tomorrow for more Verve Stamps PEEKS!

Stamps:  Each Day, Psalm 94:18 PJ (Verve)
Ink:  Black Tuxedo Luxe (Momento), Pool Party (SU)
Paper:  So Saffron (SU), Gray (MFT), Hello Again, Here and Now (Carta Bella), Doily
Other:  Scallop Tag, Award Banner (A Cut Above - Verve), Spotted Embossing Folder (Lifestyle Crafts), Signature & Spring Fling Ribbon Collection (Verve), Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder (SU), Fishtail Flag Stax Dienamics (MFT), Buttons (PTI), Twine (Hemptique & SU), Sewing Machine, Thread

You Make a Difference - Sketchbook Saturday Guest

How fun is this?!  Chupa invited me over to play with her new Sketchbook Saturday sketch as a guest today!  This sketch is fab-u-lous...love the way it lends to some of my favorite techniques...layering and flower clusters!

The ColourQ Challenge #202 was a great combo and Verve's August Diva Dare calls for layers and a flower cluster!  Lucky me!

I used lots of Verve goodies on my card today...the Bloom and Grow stamp set with A Cut Above's Elegant Leaves Die, Flourished Trim Die,  and the Signature Ribbon Collection.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Head on over to see the new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Carnival Craze!

Stamps:  Bloom and Grow (Verve)
Ink:  London Fog (Momento)
Paper:  Rustic Cream (PTI), DIY Shop (Crate Paper)
Other:  A Cut Above Elegant Leaves and Flourished Trim dies, Signature Ribbon Collection, Sequins (Avery Elle)

TCM Guest Designer

I'm so excited to announce that I will be Guest Designer this month over at The Craft's Meow!  I can't wait to ink up the new March Release stamps and share wonderful projects with you...check back for sneak peeks and full reveal over the next few days!  

Have a goodie!

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Curtain Call Color Challenge: {ACT 50}

Happy fall, ya'll! The color inspiration comes from Country Living this week...using Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, More Mustard & Old Olive.

To participate in the Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 50...

1. Create a papercrafted (card, scrapbook page, or 3D) project using these colors or similar shades.
2. Post it on your blog or other public gallery (Splitcoaststampers, Paper Craft Planet, Stampin' Addicts, etc.) using the keywords Curtain Call 50 and make sure to include a link back here to the challenge.
3. Enter your name and the direct link to your project in the Mr. Linky box below.

Please note the deadline will be Friday night. You have until Friday, October 8th before midnight (CST) to enter your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 50 project.

Join us for the Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 50 and you could be one of the next Show Stoppers! We have two awards up for grabs! Those chosen as "The Lead" and "Top 5" will receive an award to post on their blog(s) and share the exciting news!





Fall Foliage



I was able to get several stamping projects completed at the Camp One Way stamping retreat this weekend! Here's what I came up with for today's Curtain Call Color Challenge: {ACT 50}. After a little collage stamping with the Fall Foliage stamp set, I layered the cardstock together and wrapped with a yummy bow.





Stamps: Fall Foliage
Paper: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla CS
Ink: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, More Mustard
Other: Distressing Essentials, Old Olive Striped Grosgrain, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Scallop Trim Punch



The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see:

Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments
Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper
Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes
Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs
Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio
Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper
Piali Biswas at Touch of Creation
Silke Ledlow at My Life
Teresa Kline at Enjoy the VA Sunshine



and October Guest Designer, Karen Thomas at Luv to Stamp.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 50 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

Curtain Call Color Challenge: {ACT 45} Show Stoppers & MORE BIG NEWS

The LEAD for Curtain Call Color Challenge: {ACT 45} is Betty Wright from Stamping to the Wright. I was blown away when I saw this creation...stamping to the MAX, design to the hilt, and elements to die for!





The Top 5 Show Stoppers for Curtain Call Color Challenge: {ACT 45} are...

Pam Speidel at Stamping with Serendipity



Debby at lime doodle



Laurie Willison at Soapbox Creations



Jinny Newlin at Soaring



Gloria Doijlido at Gloria's Greetings



Wow, ladies! Thanks for sharing these amazing creations with us at the Curtain Call! Congrats and enjoy your badges:)

I also want to extend another big THANK YOU shout-out to the retiring Curtain Call Crew girls...Amy White, Andrea Roose, Iwona (Chupa) Palamountain, Julie Smith, Lea Lawson, Marisa Ritzen, Melissa Hubert, Shelley Germann and Sue Kohler for a fantastic term and to Christina MacLaren, Silke Ledlow and Teresa Kline for guest designing at the Curtain Call this summer! You girls ROCK! I've had a blast getting to know each and every one of you and stamping alongside you during the past six months!

Curtain Call Crew & September Guest Designer Announcement

I'm so excited to announce the brand-new Curtain Call Crew and September Guest Designer that will debut TOMORROW with Curtain Call Color Challenge: {ACT 46}.



Introducing...
Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments
Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper
Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes
Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs
Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio
Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper
Piali Biswas at Touch of Creation
Silke Ledlow at My Life
Teresa Kline at Enjoy the VA Sunshine



and September Guest Designer, Vicki Dutcher at All I Do is Stamp.

See you all right back here at midnight for the new poppy-licious Curtain Call Color Challenge {ACT 46}.