C4C58 Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Saturday!!!

What can I say...this past week has flown by again....!!! I had the best intensions to create some cards for some fun challenges and somehow I couldn't get going :) !!! But I'm happy to bring you this weeks Crazy 4 Challenge ~ C4C58!!!

I chose a very easy theme for you this week....October is my birthday month and all I want you to do is create a *Birthday* card or project!!!

Wanna know what your reward is for playing along???? Verve Stamps has again graciously donated a $25 Gift Certificate for one lucky winner...so get going and show us your gorgeous ideas!!! Make sure to check the C4C Blog for all the details on how to play along!!!

Here is my idea for the *birthday theme*....

Julee was also super generous during this sponsership and allowed us to pick a Verve Stamp Set of our choice. I chose the beautiful Big Wish Set. You can't have enough birthday sets...right???

Anyway, I decided to use one of Julee's fabulous Sketches she designed for the Release Party this past week.

Isn't it an awesome Sketch??? I really wanted to keep the focus on the beautiful birthday cake and went with some easy colors ~ Real Red and So Saffron. The DP is from the SU Real Red Collection. All I basically did was added the Red Satin Ribbon with a matching Button above the sentiment and the Silver Pearls around the cake....voila!!!

Now it's time to check out the Crazy Team for their ideas ~ Angela, Barbara, Cindy, Frances, Jessie, Joanne, Joycelyn, Lynda, Maria, Silke K. and Tammy.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!  Have a fantastic weekend!!! As always....I'll be back with my Curtain Call card  for tomorrow!!! Hugs  ~S~

Crazy4Challenges C4C57

Happy weekend everyone!!!

I'm so thrilled to be hosting this months Crazy4Challenges!!!  I created this *Color Combo* for this weeks C4C57 Challenge and hope you have time to play along!!!

I'm also happy to announce that Verve Stamps is our gracious Sponsor this months....if you are not familiar with Verve...you better go and check them out!!! As you can tell your hard work will be rewarded big time!!! Please find all the details on how to play along over at the C4C57 post!!!

Here is my take on the colors.....

Since Verve is our sponsor this week I figured I better ink up one of my favorite Verve Sets called Fluttering By. I also used one of Julee's fabulous Mojo Monday #158 Sketches she is hosting this week.

This card came together very quickly....the Designer Papers are from the SU Welcome Neighbor Collection and the Wild Wasabi Collection. I added a Black Satin Ribbon and a matching Black Button. At last I added the Silver Pearls to the butterfly and the bottom of the DP...voila!!! 

Check out the rest of the C4C Team for their ideas ~  Angela, Barbara, Cindy, Frances, Jessie, Joanne, Joycelyn, Lynda, Maria, Silke K. and Tammy.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!  Have a fabulous weekend!!! I'll be back with my Curtain Call card :) tomorrow!!! Hugs  ~S~

VSAPRBP01, TLC269 Thank You; CQC29, C4C33 Birthday Hugs & Kisses

Howdy friends!!!

I have two cards to share with you this evening. My first one is for this weeks Verve Beach Party Color Challenge  - using Orange, Aqua and Green.  I combined it with this weeks TLC269 - Piercing.

I figured I dig some of my Verve Sets out and ink them up for a change...they haven't seen much love in a long, long time!!!
This flower image is from the Floral Whimsy Set. As you can tell I added a lot of piercing!!! I usually use my Mat Pack from Stampin' Up for most of my piercing...the templates are very easy to handle.

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My next card is another birthday card. I used the layout from the C4C33 Sketch again. The colors were inspired by this weeks CQC29 - using Bravo Burgundy,  Tangerine Tango, Yoyo Yellow and Green Galore. I also combined it with the SSCC35 - adding flowers and it also fits the TSC Challenge -  creating a *birthday card*.

The floral Set is from Rubberneck called Wild Flower.  The seniments are from SU. The floral images were inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers. I added some Medium Silver Pearls. For a change I also added the same floral images inside!!!

Have a wonderful evening and thank you for stopping by!!! Hugs ~S~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC48!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Did you all have a nice weekend??? We did...I took the girls for some ice skating fun and enjoyed the company of some friends!!! My kids don't go back to school until Thursday....so we are trying to enjoy the last few days together and trying really hard to get back onto a normal schedule :)  I finally had some time to clean my house yesterday...and prepared for my husbands birthday today!!! Happy Birthday my sweet hubby - love ya!!!

Moving on to today's Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC48 ......are you ready to play along with us??? Maki is our host and she is challenging us to some awesome colors - Black, Yellow and one extra color of your choice !!!! Sounds awesome doesn't it???

Here is my take on it.......

I used the beautiful A Year in Flowers Calendar Set 3. For the sentiment I used the Many Sentiments Set. The layout is from this VLVJan{10}01 Sketch.

The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with these Copic Markers - Daffodil, Holly and Warm Neutrals Collection. Once I was done coloring I added some Glitter. The So Saffron panel was dry embossed with the Swiss Dot Cuttlebug Folder. I also added some piercing along the right side!!!

Please check all the fabulous sample cards from the team - Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki.

Have a fun playing along!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set:  A Year in Flowers Calendar Set 3, Many Sentiments (Flourishes) 
Ink:  Memento Black, Copic Marker Collection - Daffodil, Holly and Warm Neutrals
Cardstock:  White, Basic Black and So Saffron
Accessories:  Swiss Dot Cuttlebug Folder, Silver Pearls, 1 3/8" and 1 1/2" Cirlce Punches, Glitter
Card Size:  5 1/2" x  5 1/2" 

A weekend full of stampin'.....

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

I had a wonderful stampin' weekend.....

First I would like to share a card with you I made Friday afternoon....it is a *multi-task* card - LOL!!!

Here are the challenges I crammed onto this one....the original idea was for the fabulous CCEE ladies who were so sweet to feature my *sparklegirl* name as their Challenge - you can read about it right HERE. Next is the LSC243 - make a *girly girl* card (compliments the CCEEC), the layout is from the VSOCT09E Sketch (last one), and the square card idea is from the ssnotime110. This card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".

The super sweet *Dahlia* image is from The Greeting Farm.



















I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. For my birthday my sweet hubby treated me to the Copic Airbrush Starter Kit and the square BG was sprayed with it!!! I definitely have to practice some more :).....it's a very fun tool to play with!!!

The DP is from the Pawsitively Prints and I matched it with the Raspberry Fizz color. At last I added the Raspberry Fizz Ribbon, the Glitter and the fabulous Silver Pearls.

Oh...... before I forget my super duper awesome *BOWS* are easily done with the *Bow-Easy*....a must have tool!!!

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Next are two card are a bit more serious....I made them both for the CAS37 - With Sympathy plus a few other Challenges.

For this card I used the CPS37 Sketch. The sentiment is from the ODBD Set Praying for You and I inked it in Chocolate Chip.





















I used the beautiful *Blue Awning* DP from K&Company. The card base is a Textured Creamy Caramel CS. At last I added the halfback Pearls.

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The layout for this card is from the VSOCT09B Sketch (second one). I used the ODBD Set With Deepest Sympathy. The sentiment was also inked in Chocolate Chip.





















I used the same *Blue Awning* DP and my card base is Vintage Cream. I finished the card off with a matching Satin Ribbon and halfback Pearls.

Thank you for stopping by today!!!

Have a wonderful remaining weekend and I see you back shortly!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Dahlia (The Greeting Farm), Family Phrases (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - E00, E47, RV19, Y35, YR09 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Raspberry Fizz (PTI)
Design Paper: Pawsitively Prints
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Raspberry Fizz Ribbon (PTI), SU Border Punch, Bow Easy, SU Circle Punches, Copic Airbrush Starter Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scissor
Techique: Using Airbrush System, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Praying for You (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Textured Creamy Caramel, Vintage Cream
Design Paper: Blue Awning (K&Company)
Accessories: Halfback Pearls, Circle Cutter
Card Size: 3 1/4" x 6"


~Supply List~ 3rd card

Stamp Set: With Deepest Sympathy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Vintage Cream
Design Paper: Blue Awning (K&Company)
Accessories: Halfback Pearls, Satin Ribbon (Michael's)

Verve Release Challenge!!!

Happy TGIF everyone!!!

Are you all ready for the Verve Release tonight???? The fabulous VV divas are featuring some Challenges over on the SCS forum....check out the Master Thread right HERE.

I decided to participate in my buddy Michelle Woerner's SEP09 - Color Challenge!!!

I actually used the colors Summer Sunrise (PTI), Vintage Cream (PTI), Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi.

For the layout I chose an older Mojo95 Sketch.

Of course I wanted to use my VV Stamp Set - Budding Blossoms from last months release. For the sentiment I used the little *Thank You* Stamp Julee sends you along with your purchase!!!

Oh did you see.... I was one of the seven winners from this past Mojo103 Sketch - wahoooo??? I get to chose a VV Stamp Set and I can't wait to see all the new Stamp Set's that Verve will release tonight!!! Hope you'll have time to stop by too???

Well - this is it for me today...hope you'll stop by for tomorrow's OCC Challenges :) ???

Have a great day!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Budding Blossoms, Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Marker - Y38 and Colorless Blender Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Summer Sunrise (Papertrey Ink), Wild Wasabi, Design Paper: Bella Rose, Accessories: QuickKutz Diamond and Dots Embossing Folder, Gold Pearls, Summer Sunrise Satin Ribbon, Oval Punch, MS Butterfly Punch, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Technique: Embossing with Cuttlebug, Piercing

C4C1 Merry Christmas, ODBD - Triple Challenge card!!!

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

There is a new Challenge Blog in town and a lot of my blogging and stampin' friends are on this Team - some very familiar faces.......check these talented ladies out right HERE!!!!

The first Challenge this month is a Sketch. I combined this card with the VLVSep02 - creating a card that is smaller than the regular size.

This creation measures 4" x 3 1/2''.





















I used the new Icicle Rub-On that is available in the new Holiday Mini Catalog.

The DP is from the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Collection. I decorated the rest of the card with some Red Satin Ribbon and my fav Silver Pearls.

I also decided to decorate the inside of this little card......











This time I used one of the Merry & Bright Rub-On sentiments. It also can be found in the new Mini Catalog. I added a stripe of the leftover Specialty Paper - voila - the inside is done!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: ~none~
Ink: ~none~
Cardstock: White, Real Red, Soft Suede
Design Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty
Accessories: Rub-Ons, Red Satin Ribbon (PTI), Silver Pearls (Michael's), Spellbinder Circle Dies
Technique: Rub-Ons
Card Size: 4" x 3 1/2"

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This card was created the other day for the SC234 - Crushed,Bermuda and Mango, SC244 and the WT234 - *Sand it*. I haven't played the WT in forever...so this was really fun to add this technique to my card!!!

I didn't have *sand paper*, but I took a big *nail file* and sanded over the swirled embossing. Unfortunately the photo didn't show the result that great :( , but it really looks cool - I like it!!!















I used the beautiful newly released Thinking of You Set from Our Daily Bread Designs.

Just a quick reminder......Our Daily Bread is having a Challenge *Three for Thee* going on...if you want to win some of their fabulous newly released Set's....click right HERE and find out what you have to do to win!!!!

Thank you for stopping by....have a great weekend!!! Hugs ~S~


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Thinking of you (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Melon Mambo
Cardstock: White, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swirl folder, Hero Arts Gemstones, BB Ribbon
Technique: Dry Embossing, Sanding

Mojo-licious!!!

Happy TGIF everyone!!!

My goodness this week has once again just flown by......probably because I was stampin' like a maniac - LOL!!!

I broke down and bought some of the fabo Verve Visual Stamp Set's the other day....actually I ordered them Sunday night and they were in my mailbox by Wednesday...wahooo!!! Thanks Julee for mailing them out sooooo fast!!!

As you all know Julee Tilman and her Mojo Sketch Team are featuring a week of super awesome *Mojo-licous Sketches* in honor of their 100th post...and now that I have my new VV Set's I thought I'd catch up and play along!!!

Here we go............

This card is for Monday's Sketch





















I used the beautiful new Budding Blossoms Set. The colors are White, Baja Breeze and Basic Black.

The scored BG is from the new QuizKutz Embossing Folder - Stripes Label (Hobby Lobby).

I dressed the card up with my favorite Silver Pearls (Michael's), *Under the Sea* Shimmerz and the 1" Double-Stitched Baja Breeze Ribbon (SU).

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This is Tuesday's Sketch
















This card is also featuring the new Budding Blossoms just a different image.

The colors I used are Dark Chocolate and Berry Sorbet (PTI). I dressed the card up with the Berry Sorbet Ribbon , Styled Silver Ribbon Slider and my fav Pearls.

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This is for Wednesday's Sketch


















Once again I used the beautiful Budding Blossoms Set - see how versatile this Set is!?!

I used the Razzleberry Lemonade DP and matched it up with Crushed Curry CS and Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon.

I dressed the card with some piercing, Silver Pearls and some Angel Wings Shimmerz.

I'm off to work on Thursday's Sketch...so I see ya soon!!! Have a good one and thank you for stopping by today!!!

Hugs ~S~

OCC Challenge - Christmas in August!!!

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

If you're here for the Gina K. Blog Hop please click right HERE. Missed the post last night click too :) !!!

It's time for another OCC Challenge today!!! Loretta has challenged us to create a *CHRISTMAS* card/project...can't start to early with them....now I only have to create 99 more - LOL!!!

Anyway - I'm also teasing you with some brand spankin' new Stampin' Up goodies that will be available in the new Holiday Mini Catalog on September 1st!!!






















Here is what I've done......First I embossed my White and Real Red CS with the new Textured Impression Folder - *Pals-A-Plenty*. After the White CS was embossed I added the cool new Platinum Shimmer Paint - awesome and fun stuff guys (it will be available in three different colors !!!)

Next I used some Real Red CS and added the new Silver Merry & Bright Rub-On sentiment. Once it was rubbed on I punched the senitment out with the new Ornament Punch.

The circles were created with the Spellbinder Circle Dies. Each circle and the ornament were raised with Stampin' Dimensionals. I added some Silver Cord and Real Red Striped Ribbon for decoration.

Before I forget the beautiful Sketch is from Verve Visual - AVS204.

Please stop by the OCC blog to find out all the information on how to play along!!!

Don't forget to stop by - Jennifer, Frances, Loretta, Jenny and Joycelyn's blog for more inspiration!!!

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will have a wonderful weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: ~none~
Ink: ~none~
Cardstock: White, Real Red (SU)
Accessories: Merry & Bright Rub-Ons, Real Red Striped Ribbon, Textured Impressions Folder - *Petals-A-Plenty*, Shimmer Paint - Platinum, Silver Cord, Stampin' Dimensionals (all items are Stampin' Up), Spellbinder Circle Dies
Technique: Rub-Ons and Embossing

VSHR4 Frosty and VSHR5, IC153 Simply Delights

Happy Saturday you all!!!

Tomorrow is the *Release Party* from *Verve Visual* and I'm thrilled to say that I have completed all 5 Release Sketches to qualify for some awesome prizes - wahhhooo!!!

This card is actually a combo - the Sketch is the
Verve Holiday Release Sketch #4 and the inspiration came from the OCC ladies.

I know you probably think how did I end up with a snowman when the inspiration piece is a cupcake...LOL?!? Well let me tell ya - I wanted to make a cupcake card very badly, but unfortunately I'd be craving those all day long...and since I'm not very mobile with my sprained foot right now....I figured I'm better off making a *Holiday* card. Well, holidays and cupcakes go together - right???

I used good old *Frosty* - love that snoman!!!
The colors I used are - Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze and Whisper White.
I used a Blender Pen to color it and added some Dazzling Diamonds at the end. To finish it off I added the Taffeta Ribbon.

I made this card for today's IC153. My inspiration came from the colors. I chose these two colors - the Scoop Neck and the Cashmere Jumper. Most of the ladies cloth is very elegant and sophisticated so I thought I'll head that direction...

The card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". The Sketch is from the Verve Holiday Release #5.

I used is the retired *Simply Delights* Simple Sent Kit. The image was inked in Versamark and then embossed with the retired Brown EP. I added some Halfback Pearl from the *Prettiest Kit* in the center.

The DP is the new *Haiku* - I love the colors together!!! The sentiment was placed into a Copper Label Holder and adjusted with a Brown Satin Ribbon.

Hope you will find something fun in the Inspiration Challenge and play along??? ~TFL~

LSC193, VSHR2 and VSHR3

Happy TGIF!!!

Well I'm not sure if it gonna be a good one or not.....I twisted my foot yesterday and I thought I'd be okay, but as the day progressed it got worse...YIKES.

I couldn't walk by mid-afternoon and I'm off to see the Podiatrist this morning. I still can't walk and I have a feeling it's not good at all!!

I'll keep you posted.....

About my card - I made it for today's LSC193. The Sketch is from the Verve Holiday Release Sketch #2. I actually made this card for a SCS friend that just lost her son you can read all about it on this thread right here.

The gorgeous Set I used is from *There She Goes* and it's called *Here for You* .

Check out my next card........

This card is for the Verve Holiday Release Sketch #3.

I used the *Punch Pals* Set. The DP is *Ski Slope* and I added the new Red Riding Hood Taffeta Ribbon as well.

The trees are inked in Basic Black and I colored it with Baja Breeze and Red Riding Hood using a Blender Pen.

To finish it off I added Silver Brads and bedazzled it with Dazzling Diamond Glitter.

Hope you will stop by for the next two Sketches too??? Have a wonderful weekend!!! ~TFL~

Quick update on my foot - thank goodness it's not broken - waahhhooo!!! I sprained it and I'm in a *Walking Boot* for about 4-6 week - YIKES!!! Not sure how I'm gonna drive yet since it's my right foot....hmmmm??? I guess my butt just has to sit tight and make lots and lots of cards - LOL!!!

CC201, CC191 and Verve Holiday Release Sketch

Happy day everyone!!!

Isn't today's SC201 awesome??? I'm still in need of some *Christmas Cards* and I really like how this one turned out - I think we have a winner!!!

This card was very quickly pulled together....I use the Ski Slope DP and some Red Riding Hood and Whisper White CS.

I used two Set's for this card - the image is from the *A Wish for Peace* and the sentiment is from the *Home for Christmas*.

The image was colored with Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Markers. Next I bedazzled the image and myself with lots of Dazzling Diamond Glitter - LOL!!! I finished it off with the gorgeous Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon - I still wished SU would have brought it back for the holidays - bummer :(.....

I made this card last night using the Verve Holdiay Release Sketch - VSHR1.

Are you as excited as I am to see the new Set's Julee Tilman has planned to show us on Sunday for her November Release Party???

Well - the Verse Divas are awesome and I can't wait to see what they have created!!!

Anyway - for this card I used the gorgeous PTI *Gold CS* my super sweet friend Denise *peanutbee* has mailed me for my birthday!!! I love it - thanks Denise!!!

I added Basic Black CS to make the Gold pop - I think this combo is so elegant looking!!! I added some Medium Black Brads (Making Memories) and Black Satin Ribbon (Walmart).

The Set I used is this years Stampin Up's Ronald McDonald Set - *Say it with Scallops* (pg. 209). If you don't know what to give your girlfriend this year for Christmas - how about this Set??? Not only will your friend love it - it's also supporting a great cause. $2 for each sold Set goes to the Ronald McDonald House Charities!!!

As we all know our friend Laurie Schmidlin is using the RM House right now as her daughter Ali is undergoing some tests!!!! You can follow the thread right here. Please continue keeping Ali and the Schmidlin family in your prayers!!!

I made this card yesterday for the CC191 - Red Riding Hood, Kiwi Kiss and Pretty in Pink.

We were allowed to exchange colors to Ruby Red and Old Olive and I did use these on my card.

I used the retired *Essence of Love* Set and just randomly used my Markers to color it.

Next I bedazzled it with Dazzling Diamond Glitter and added the Striped Red Riding Hood Ribbon.

The sentiment was also inked in Old Olive and I pierced right below it....voila!!!

This card only took me like 15 minutes to make - perfect when you need a quick one!!!

Hope you'll have a wonderful day and I'll see ya soon!!! ~TFL~

OCC, IC147, MTVD12,VVPP06, TECC35

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

I was up early again......and started browsing around to see what kind of card I could create today and boy, boy there are so many fabulous challenges out there and I've only a couple of hours to play today. So I decided I'm gonna pack a couple of these challenges into *ONE* card!!!

Here we go....this card qualifies for the IC147 - I have chosen this room for my inspiration. Next the Verve Visual MTVD12 - add *purple*. VVPP06 - get *krafty* - I used Kraft CS as my card base. The Sketch is TECC35 and to finish it all off I have added the sewing/stitching from today's OCC Challenge.

Here is a little bit more info....the DP is from Deja Views - *Fresh Print Plum* Collection. It matches the Orchid Opulence CS for my *purple* theme plus I added some Chocolate Chip CS as my BG layers. The fabulous cupcake is from Jullee Tilman's VV *Cupcake Affair*. I also added some pretty Silver Gemstones (Michaels).

Now I think I have completed everything I wanted to do for the week - LOL!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!! ~TFL~

BEFORE I FORGET - Kelley Holland the owner of *Our Daily Bread Designs* has a wonderful *FREE SHIPPING* offer going on click here for all the details!!! Start your x-mas shopping early!!!

CC179 and last Anni-VERSE-sary Card #12

Can you believe today is the last day of Julee Tilman's Anni-VERSE-sary Sketch #12 - even though I wanted to go on and on.....- I'm so excited to see all the fabulous Set's Julee has cooked up for us!!!

Don't forget Julee is gonna throw the *RELEASE PARTY* tonight - WAHHHHOOO!!!

I've waited until this morning to finish the last card, because I wanted to use the CC179 - Taken with Teal, Old Olive and Elegant Eggplant. A gorgeous combo that I would have never used until my blogger friend Nancy has created this gorgeous card and it was a hit!!! Thanks Nancy!!!

I have used The *Floral Whimsy* Set from Verse Visual and inked the flowers with Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant and Taken with Teal. I have added some medium Silver Brads on the side and punched out the layers on the sentiment - *Heartfelt Phrases* from VV - with Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White and Old Olive. The sentiment itself was inked in Taken with Teal and I have added some piercing right below it.

As you can tell I have used the *Dotted* Cuttlebug folder on the larger Whisper White CS.
I can't believe I have not added any Ribbon to this card - how cool is that???

Anyway - I hope to see you tonight at the party - until then....~TFL~!!!!

Anni-VERSE-sary Card #10 and #11

Oh no - just one more day of Julee's fabulous Sketches.....

I have worked on this card Sketch #11 last night and since it was dark out already I figured I wait until today to post it.

I have used Close to Cocoa, Soft Sky and Whisper White CS on my card.

I have used again the *Serenity* Set from Verse Visual's. I hope you can see the *leave stamp* that I have inked first in River Rock and then I have added the sentiment with Close to Cocoa.

As you can tell I love piercing lately too and have done it on this card again.....I even added some piercing on the *Butterflies* that I have punched out with the Martha Stewart Punch....love that thingy!!!

This is my card for Sketch #10.

For this card I have used the colors River Rock , Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White. The Designer Paper is from SU *Ginger Blossom*. The Riding Hood Red matches perfectly with this DP....

I don't know if you can see it on the main image - I have stamped the *Serenity* single *negative* stamp with River Rock Ink first and then added the sentiment from the *Floral Whimsy* Set with Riding Hood Red. Next I have pierced around the edges.

Most of the layers are raised with Stampin Dimensionals. To finish it all off I have added the *butterfly* with tiny Pearls and also added some medium Pearls on each side.

Hope you like it???

IC140 an Anni-VERSE-sary Card #9

Good Morning everyone!!!

Have us seen the wonderful IC#190 yet??? Awesome colors -I have used the *new* In Colors -Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red and Whisper White.

Don't they look gorgeous together???

I have used the IC for my color inspiration - it definitely help me for Julee's fabulous Anni-VERSE-sary Sketch #9.

The main image is from Verve Visuals *Plain Jane*Collection and I have inked it in Riding Hood Red.

To dress the card up a bit....I have pierced around the larger white panel and the edges of the sentiment.

Can you tell I like my new *Butterfly* Punch from Martha Stewart??? I have also added some medium Brads from Making Memories.

Hope you will have a wonderful weekend ~TFL~!?!

LSC180 ssnotime47 plus Anni-VERSE-sary Card #8

Happy TGIF!!!

I've been wanting to post my card this morning....but then our Landscaper called and wanted to spray the yard....of course I was still in my PJ's and instead of posting it I hopped in the shower....

While in the shower....he'd called and said he is running late....next thing I know I started doing some cleaning - grabbed lunch and it's now 3:00pm and he still hasn't showed up.....If I'd only known - LOL!!!

I have created this card for the LSC#180 and ssnotime#47 . Very quick and simple little ATC card...I have used one of my old time favorites *Best Blossoms*. I have inked the leaves in Tangerine Tango and the sentiment in Chocolate Chip.

The Ribbon is Martha Stewart and the Pearls are from Hero Arts. Hope you like it???


I was so excited this morning to see Julee's Sketch #8 - isn't it beautiful???

I hope I win one of the gorgeous Set's that Julee is giving away - I really need some more Verve Stamps!!! Actually I hope I win all of them - he,he,he -I know you probably think the same thing...LOL!!!

Anyway - for this card I have used the *Serenity* Set again and this time I have inked it with Pink Pirouette and Plum Pudding.

I have bought the fabulous looking Plum Pudding DP (Papertrey Ink) a while back and I have no idea why I have not used it....??? So today is the day of Plum Pudding - again - LOL!!!

Doesn't it look gorgeous with the Pink Pirouette??? Pefect match!!!

The sentiment is also from Verve *Heartfelt Phrases* and it was inked in Plum Pudding. For the Embellishments I have used the Silver Brads and the Butterfly Punch from Martha Steward - I have decorated the *Butterfly* with Silver Gems from Michaels. I have also scored two lines right above the Ribbon Treatment (also Papertrey Ink).

Have a great weekend!!!

WT178 and Anni-VERSE-sary Card #7

I wish Julee's Anni-VERSE-sary Celebration would never end....LOL!!!

I love all the Sketches she has created and this card is my submission for Sketch #7. I have also combined this challenge with the WT178 - *Be-Jeweled.....

I have used Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango and Pink Pirouette CS - I really like this combo!!!

The *Bling* is from Hero Arts, the Butterfly Punch is Martha Stewart, the Ribbon is Pink Taffeta from SU and the Stamp Set's are from Verve Visual *Floral Whimsy* plus *Heartfelt Phrases* - can you tell I need to win the Verve Challenge - I need more VV Stamps...LOL???

I almost forgot to tell you that I have scored the left side of my card six times - thought that would be a nice touch....???

Hope you like it??? ~TFL~

Anni-VERSE-sary Card #6

I was up bright and early....but I wish I could have slept in a bit more....

My card making juices were definitely not flowing at all.....

After I saw Julee's Sketch #6 I was ready to tackle it...but everything I've made was not good.... - everything landed in the trash....

Then I checked my e-mail and saw Laura Fredrickson's Tuesday Technique - Glittered Pretties and my day was saved!!! Thank you - Laura!!!

For my card I have used *Plum Pudding* (Papertrey Ink) and Whisper White. The sentiment was also inked in Plum Pudding and it's from Verse Visuals *Floral Whimsy* Set.

The glitter on the flowers are from Martha Stewart and it's a perfect match!!! Love it!!!

Maybe you get inspired by Laura's and Julee's ideas too - I hope you like what I have created???

See ya soon.....

CC178 and Anni-VERSE-sary Card #5

Good Morning everyone!!!

Emily has chosen the retired *In Colors* for today's
Color Combo Challenge #178.....I'm gonna miss these wonderful colors!!!

I have bought a whole bunch of the Combo-Packs thru out the year and they will last me a lifetime....

I have combined the CC178 with Julee Tilman's
Anni-VERSE-sary Sketch #5.

The base of my card is *Textured Groovy Guava* CS and I have layered it with Whisper White and added some *Afternoon Tea DP* plus the GG scalloped edge .

The image is from *Verve Visuals - Floral Whimsy* and I have inked it with Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi and Groovy Guava. I added some Karen Foster Scrapper's Floss. I layered the flower image onto *Textured GG* and pierced around the edges.

To finish it all up I have added the Silver Brads and the DS Groovy Guava Ribbon. The sentiment is also from *Verve Visual - Heartfelt Phrases* and it's inked with Wild Wasabi.

Thanks for stopping by and let me know what you think??? Have a great day!!!