Verve Diva Dare Take Two

 

This is my second card for this month's Verve Diva Dare challenge entitled "A Man's World".  Just create a card with a masculine theme and at least one Verve Stamp and then link it up for a chance to win some Verve.  

I just love this Jeremiah 17:7 Plain Jane!  So versatile as you can use it for a masculine birthday card, a Father's Day card, or card of encouragement for any male in your life.

The paper is from Down by the Shore by Fancy Pants and I used two of the images from Strong Anchor and their matching dies from the Nautical Die Set.  The background was stamped in VersaMark with the smallest wheel image and I decided to add a bit of burlap for texture and dimension.  Some twine with a sailor's knot grounded the card.

Thanks for popping in today!

Challenge:  The Pink Elephant

What's In It? 
Stamps:   Strong Anchor, Jeremiah 17:7 Plain Jane (Verve Stamps) 
Paper:    Down By The Shore (Fancy Pants), Kraft, Old Navy, Real Red (Stampin' Up)
Ink:  Black, VersaMark
Accessories:  Nautical Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), Tag Die (PTI), Crimper (Fiskars), Burlap, 3/8" Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Twine, Button, Brad, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Shine Brightly

 It's time for another Viva La Verve sketch and this week, Julee has a great sketch for us to work with.  It is also a colour challenge week, so you can combine the two, or just use one one of them - your call.

This colour combo had me thinking baby card, so that is what I went with.  Some old Stampin' Up DSP, this fabulous sentiment from Shining Star, the star die from the Scalloped Trim Trio die set, a scatter of stars using the Starry die and a  touch of twine for a little something extra.

It's the first Viva La Verve sketch of the month, and the more times you enter over the course of the month's sketches, the more chances you have of winning the $100 gift certificate to Verve Stamps. 

Thanks for popping by and if you want to see which cards I chose to highlight for this week's VLV sketch, head on over to the Viva La Verve blog and check it out.

Wishing you a fabulous day!

 
 
What's In It?
Stamps:   Shining Star (Verve Stamps)
Paper:   Designer Series Paper, Night of Navy, So Saffron, Brocade Blue (Stampin' Up)  
Ink:  Black   
Accessories:  Scalloped Trim Trio Die Set and, Starry Die (Cut Above by Verve), Stitched Rectangles (Lil' Inkers), Buttons, Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals 

Mojo Monday #349

Julee continues to wow me with her amazing sketches!  This one took a bit of thinking, but then things fell together nicely.

I picked up Teresa Collins' new You Are Happy paper pad this weekend and think I will be going back for a second one!  Coral and grey - oh ya! Love it!

The sentiment is from Verve's Lean On Me -- one of my all time favorite sets as I adore the large font!  The Banner Bundle Die Set was used for the triple layered side banner, the Flutterby die for the butterfly, and I embossed the background with hearts to go with the sentiment. 

All the challenge details are over on the Mojo Monday blog and you can also view all the wonderful Mojo Makers samples.  Should you wish more details on the Mojo Maker's cards, you can also visit their individual blogs noted below.  

Debbie Carriere

Julee Tilman (Owner)

Marisa Ritzen (you are here)

Mary Fish

Sarah Biglow

Teresa Kline

Wanda Cullen

Finally managed to get my planters done this weekend and it is so nice to have pops of colour everywhere :)   Love summer flowers!  Enjoy the sketch and have a great week.

What's In It?
Stamps:   Lean On Me (Verve Stamps)
Paper:   You Are Happy (Teresa Collins), Basic Grey, Real Red, Mint Medley (Stampin' Up)
Ink:  Black
Accessories:  Flutterby, Banner Bundle Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), Circle Nestabilities, Cross My Heart Embossing Folder (Provo Craft), Black Half Pearls, Button, Twine, Glue Dot, Dimensionals 

The Book of Unknown Americas

 

Cristina of My Paper Secret, an amazing card maker known for her fabulous CAS cards and PTI Design Team work (she recently had to step down to promote her book etc.) recently had a book published!

 

It's had some great reviews, and is on wait lists at libraries!  Sure to be a wonderful for Book Clubs too.  You can read more about it here. 

Cristina generously gave 5 signed, first edition books away on her blog and I was one of the lucky winners!!  Can't wait to read it as I was born and lived in Costa Rica during my childhood so I'm sure I'll have an instant connection with the characters.  Not to mention, the timing is ever so perfect with summer quickly approaching.  

 

Cristina is such a sweet, humble, talented person.  I wish her nothing but great success in her writing career!  

 

 

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Something Simple Reminder

There are still time to join the Pajama Party over at The Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge.  Unity Stamps is our sponsor and the LEAD will receive a goodie bag from their store!

I used the sentiment from Countryside Blooms for my card.  The hearts on my card came from the rocks on the plate and I tossed in a few vellum hearts as a tribute to the clear plate. A touch of bling for a bit of "oomph" and a twine bow to pull the sentiment panel and hearts together.   

You can check out all the challenge details over on the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge. You have until June 12th at 8:00 a.m. CST to complete a new card/project using the inspiration picture and linking it up accordingly. The Lead and Show Stoppers will be announced on June 14th.

Thanks for popping by and hope you can find some time to play along with us if you haven't done so already.






What's In It? 
Stamps:   Countryside Blooms (Unity Stamps) 
Paper:    White, Going Grey, Vellum (Stampin' Up)
Ink:  Going Grey (Stampin' Up)
Accessories:  Heart Quartet Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Heart Punch (Marvy), Stitched Rectangle Dies (Lil' Inkers), Twine, Shine Bright Sequin Mix (Verve Stamps), Dimensionals

Just Us Girls #244

This week's sketch is provided by Nancy and when I saw the four square panels, I thought of PTI's Autumn Acorns set, which I haven't used for way too long since it usually only comes out in the Fall.

Simple card using the set and matching dies and oh how I love working with these colours...happy sigh....{grin}.

The rest of the  JUGS team along with our new, June Guest Designer Shirley-Bee, have some wonderful samples to get your inspiration going, so head on over to the Just Us Girls blog and check out what they've created.  Simply create a card using the sketch and link it up to the JUGS blog for a chance to be chosen as the Chic of the Week.  Remember, if you are chosen as Chic of the Week, you could be invited to be a Guest Designer.

Wishing you a fabulous weekend! 


 
What's In It?
Stamps: Autumn Acorns (PTI) 
Paper:   Kraft, Early Espresso (Stampin' Up)   
Ink:  Black, Really Rust, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa (Stampin' Up) 
Accessories:  Autumn Acorns Die Set (PTI), Wood Grain Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz), Black Half Pearls, Twine, Dimensionals

Verve Diva Dare June 2014

This month's Diva Dare is entitled "A Man’s World".  With Father's Day falling on the 15th of this month, and BBQ season beginning, we are daring you to create a card with a masculine theme.  It doesn't have to be a Father's Day card, just one with a masculine feel to it.

I used Verve's newly released, Wonderful Marvelous for my card.  Love the variety of sentiments for both moms and dads in this set!  The Starry Die provided most of the scattered stars, and both the banner and flags were paper pieced.  A touch of silver cording and I was good to go.  Probably a bit over the top for a masculine card now that I look at it, so may have to go round two lol!

Of course, where there is a Verve Diva Dare, there are prizes, and this month's dare provides two prizes: one for a randomly selected participant and one for a randomly selected commenter! 

Want to get all the details on how you can win some Verve Stamps?  Simply head on over to the Verve Blog to get all the challenge details - I dare you!


Challenge:  Simon Says
  

What's In It?
Stamps:   Wonderful Marvelous (Verve Stamps) 
Paper:  Say Cheese (Simple Stories), Night of Navy, Kraft, So Saffron (Stampin' Up) 
Ink: Black
Accessories:   Starry Die (A Cut Above Verve), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Button, Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Verve Stamps Inspriation Hop June 2014

Welcome to Verve's June Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time again! So climb aboard Destination: Inspiration for a fun trip through Verveland today. In addition to a comment prize hidden along the hop, we're debuting our June inspiration challenge as well! Play along for another chance to win!

Our June challenge is Winged Whimsy

Let your creation soar by featuring wings! Think butterflies, birds, feathers or related sentiments. Celebrate the beauty of flight! Whether you draw inspiration from the graphic or fly a solo mission, let's see some winged beauties!

If you have come here from Maureen's blog, you are right on track.  If you happened along the Hop, you can check out the Hop List below to get caught up. 

My favorite winged image is a butterfly (no surprise there LOL).  However, after digging through my stash, I could not find any papers to match the inspiration photo - doubly sad as I just love humming birds!  MME's Lime Twist had a few of the colours, or variations thereof, so I went with it.

I'm still madly in love with this big butterfly image from Die Sidekicks, and the sentiment is from Blue Skies.  Keeping your dreams alive is so important!  Your heart is the perfect, safe haven for them to rest, until they can be pursued, so you can then soar and take flight into new chapters of your life.

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines.

	1. Julee	8. Sony
	2. Amy	9. Susan
	3. Anya	10. Stacey
	4. Betty	11. Maureen
	5. Karen	12. Marisa
	6. Sankari	13. Charmaine
	7. Sarah	14. Andrea

Charmaine is next on the Hop List and she is sure to have an amazing creation for your viewing and inspiration!



 
 
What's In It?
Stamps:  Blue Skies, Die Sidekicks (Verve Stamps)
Paper:   Lime Twist (My Mind's Eye)    
Ink:  Black, Seaglass (Color Box)
Accessories:  5/8" Pink Satin Ribbon (Michael's), Button, Twine, Black Half Pearls, Bling, Glue Dots, Dimensioinals 

Mojo Monday #348

It's the first Monday of the month so it's contest time over at the Mojo Monday blog, and this is the fabulous sketch we get to work with.

I'm still in denial about the fact it is June!  Oh my!  Kids are out of school in three, short weeks - meep!!  So, I'm burying my head in some "card making sand" to forget about it for a while LOL!

Love this old, Lime Twist series by My Mind's Eye, and this this butterfly paper is one of my favorites (insert extreme hoarding wink, wink).  Paired it with two hearts and a button, and the sentiment is from Wishing You.  Love how you can build the sentiment you want in this set!

All the challenge details are over on the Mojo Monday blog and you can also view all the wonderful Mojo Makers samples.  Should you wish more details on the Mojo Maker's cards, you can also visit their individual blogs noted below.  

Debbie Carriere

Julee Tilman (Owner)

Marisa Ritzen (you are here)

Mary Fish

Sarah Biglow

Teresa Kline

Wanda Cullen

Have fun using the sketch, and I look forward to seeing your creations.  Have a fabulous day!

Challenge:  Simon Says



What's In It?
Stamps:   Wishing You (Verve Stamps)
Paper:   Lime Twist (My Mind's Eye), Always Artichoke, Night of Navy (Stampin' Up)
Ink:  Black
Accessories:  Heart Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Crimper (Fiskars), Corner Rounder (Marvy), Button, Twine, Black Half Pearls, Pastel Sequin Mix (Verve Stamps), Glue Dot, Dimensionals 

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Something Simple

This week's Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge is entitled "Something Simple" and our sponsor is Unity Stamps.

The LEAD of this challenge will receive a package of goodies from Unity Stamps!

Loved this inspiration photo and jumped at the chance to make a white on white card.  I matted the image from Unity's Countryside Blooms with vellum to mimic the clear plate the rocks are on, scored the background to pick up the wood paneling and stamped the image in Going Grey for a nice, soft image.   The stitched frame and touch of clear sequins helped add a bit of dimension.

Something Simple Designers

Unity Designer, Stephanie Muzzelin

Amber Kroening

Amy Kolling

Amy Tsuruta

Gayatri Murali

Kim Singdahlsen

Lisa Henke

Marisa Ritzen

Maureen Plut

Monika Davis

Sheri Gilson

Sarah Gough

Stacey Schafer

Tenia Nelson

Tracey McNeely

You have until June 10th to link your card up and the LEAD and Show Stoppers will be announced on June 14th.  We'd love you to stop by the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Something Simple and play along with us!

Have a fabulous day!

Challenge:  Simon Says
 
 
 
What's In It? 
Stamps:   Countryside Blooms (Unity Stamps)
Paper:  White, Vellum
Ink:  Going Grey (Stampin' Up) 
Accessories:  Scalloped Circle and Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Stitched Rectangles (Lil' Inkers), Scor-Pal, Shine Bright Sequin Mix (Verve Stamps), Dimensionals