Verve Valentine Release Hop - Be Mine

Welcome to Verve's More than Love Release Hop! 

Over the weekend, Verve released a brand new set and ribbon collection and today we're hopping to share our first looks at these lovely new products! 

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

	Hop List: 1. Julee 2. Amber 3. Andrea 4. Charmaine 5. Christyne 6. Janelle 7. Jen 8. Laurie 9. Marisa 10. Stacey 11. Teresa

More than Love	Pastel Polka

Here are a few other coordinating Verve products that I used on my card today!

Wavy Hearts Die Set

Heart Quartet Die

Sweet Scallop Tag

Pastel Sequin Mix

I was inspired to create my card using the new Seize the Sketch #13, designed by Sherry Eckbald!  Isn't it a wonderful and versatile sketch?!  I plan to use this one again and again!

Head on over to the Seize the Sketch Blog and see what the other designers have created today!

After layering up some pretty Crate Paper papers and a doily, I stitched a row of little Quartet Heart Die hearts, then propped up the larger distressed heart from More Than Love.  To finish off my card, I inked up the beautiful "be mine" sentiment form More Than Love, wrapped the front panel with the beautiful new Pink/Cream Pastel Polka Dot Ribbon and added a sprinkling of Pastel Sequins Mix sequins.

Stamps:  More Than Love (Verve)

Ink:  Barn Red, Worn Lipstick Distress (Ranger), Black Onyx Versafine

Paper:  Rustic Cream (PTI), (Crate Paper)

Other:  Wavy Hearts Die Set, Heart Quartet Die, Sweet Scallop Tag (A Cut Above by Verve), Pastel Polka Dot Ribbon Collection, Pastel Sequin Mix (Verve), Doily, Sewing Machine, Thread

Fresh Squeezed Stamps - Close Your Ears: Deer

It's finally here!  The new February Release stamp set, Close Your Ears: Deer, from Fresh Squeezed Stamps!  This set is perfect for trendy projects and especially for the men in your life!  My hubby and sons all love to deer hunt and this set will come in very handy for all occasions, especially when paired up with a great sentiment set like Say Anything!

The Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #205 worked great to showcase that cool deer head!

Head on over to the Fresh Squeezed Stamps Blog to see the full set reveal and what the other designers have created using Close Your Ears: Deer!  See you back here tomorrow with more Fresh Squeezed Stamps fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Close Your Ears: Deer

Ink:  Peanut Brittle, Espresso Truffle Luxe (Momento)

Paper:  Kraft (PTI), Vellum (SU), Wildflower (Carta Bella)

Other:  Button (PTI), Twine (Hemptique), Chevron Cover-Up (MFT), Sewing Machine, Thread 

Reverse Confetti & Retrosketches #100 Celebration

Scroll down to see MORE Reverse Confetti with the new February Sketch For You To Try, too!

Well, hello there!  The Reverse Confetti Crew has a double whammy for you today!  Earlier this morning, we shared some sketchy fun with the new February SFYTT...and now...

We are thrilled to be teaming up with Arielle Gordon and her fabulous Retrosketches team in celebration of their 100th sketch!  I paired the sketch up with another one of Arielle's wonderful challenges...ColourQ Challenge #226!

Check out the fun Reverse Confetti products that I included on my card today!

Sweet Thing

Frieda Fox

I just adore Frieda, don't you?!  How fun is she here with her top hat on...so stinkin' cute!

I paired her up with some new My Mind's Eye Chalk Studio 2 papers, ephemera, and gemstones!  The My Mind's Eye Challenge this month is all about LOVE, too!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Frieda Fox, Sweet Thing (Reverse Confetti)

Ink:  Expresso Truffle Luxe

Paper:  Kraft (PTI), Chalk Studio 2 (My Mind's Eye)

Other:  Chalk Studio Ephemera & Gemstones (My Mind's Eye), Pink Wink of Stella, Sewing Machine, Thread

My Take on the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Cuppa Cocoa

Good morning, Curtain Call fans!  The Curtain Call Crew and I are so excited to share today's challenge with you, Cuppa Cocoa!  It is sure to warm your heart!

photo credit: aerie by American Eagle

We have a fabulous new sponsor, My Favorite Things, for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Cuppa Cocoa challenge!  The LEAD of this challenge will receive a $20 gift certificate to use at My Favorite Things!

I thought I'd play along with the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #161, too!

I added some of my favorite MFT Stamps and Die-namics on my heart-warming card today!

Chocolate Sentiments
Chevron Cover-Up
Pierced Traditional Tag STAX
Fishtail Flag STAX

I'm also linking up to the Colour Me Creative Challenge #5, that gave me lots of choices for color!

You won't want to miss what our special guests and crew have whipped up for Cuppa Cocoa!

Cuppa Cocoa Designers

Jody Morrow, MFT Designer

Heather Jensen, Guest Designer

Amber Kroening

Amy Kolling

Amy Tsuruta

Barb Murphy

Gayatri Murali

Kim Singdahlsen

Laurie Willison

Marisa Ritzen

Maureen Plut

Monika Davis

Sheri Gilson

Sarah Gough

Stacey Schafer

Tenia Nelson

Tracey McNeely

Stop by the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Cuppa Cocoa and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage today!

Stamps:  Chocolate Sentiments (My Favorite Things)

Ink:  Espresso Truffle Luxe

Paper:  Cut & Paste Charm (My Mind's Eye), Kraft (MFT), Burlap (DCWV)

Other:  Chevron Cover-Up, Pierced Traditional Tags STAX, Fishtail Flag STAX (Die-namics by MFT), Cut & Paste Charm Label Stickers (MME), Hemp Cord (Hemptique), Espresso & Marshmallow Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Doily, Tiny Attacher (Tim Holtz) 

Reverse Confetti - February Sketch For You To Try

Happy February 1st to all of you Reverse Confetti friends!

It's time for a brand-new Sketch For You To Try!

Make sure you stop the Reverse Confetti Blog to read all of the fun details to play along and to see all of the other designers' fabulous takes on the sketch today!

I've been making lots of valentines lately with red, pink and white; so, for today, I wanted to throw in a few other colors for a lovey-dovey card!  This card may have to be for my sweet daughter, Hannah, who LOVES blue much better than pink!

There's a new Colour Me Creative Challenge, CMCC5, up and running that I am entering my card in!

Check out the Reverse Confetti products that I used on my card!

Whole Lotta Hearts

Crushin' 

Double Edge Scallop Border

The yummy papers I used are My Mind's Eye Cut & Paste Adorbs along with a coordinating brad!   There are a few sprinkles of the Sweetheart Mix Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh on my card!  

You'll want to check out the new Pretty Pink Posh store front, too...some fabulous new products and a savings code, as well!

 Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Crushin', Whole Lotta Hearts (Reverse Confetti)

Ink:  Faded Jeans Distress (Ranger)

Paper:  Baja Breeze (SU), Cut & Paste Adorbs (My Mind's Eye)

Other:  Double Edge Scallop Border (Confetti Cuts by Reverse Confetti), Hemp Cord (Hemptique), Sweetheart Mix (Pretty Pink Posh), Brad (MME), Sewing Machine, Thread, Doily