Viva La Verve July Week #2

 

This is my first attempt at doing the Poppin' Pastels technique. Thanks to Gina K and her Stamp TV! I am a visual learner, so I went to her site and found her tutorial.

I started out using SU's Echoes of Kindness stamp set. I had the image all done and adhered to the card, then I smudge it with my finger. Ugh! So I had to start over but I just wasn't happy with the imgage's outcome. So I changed my mind and decided to use Verve's Because of You set. I love the effect it has with the soft color behind the images. I was going for a simple, soft look. I haven't used any purples in ages and the only reason I used it today was because my chalk colors are very limited. Red, orange, blue, green and purple. These flowers remind me of lavender. The look like they are swaying in the wind, don't they?

Stamps: Verve Because of You & Grateful Elegance
Ink: Versamark, SU Lavender Lace
Paper: SU Lavender Lace, misc white cardstock
Misc: Liquid Pearls, dimensional, Chalks

Verve Sketch July #5

 

Those of us who procrastinate, don't do things normally. Take this challenge for instance. It's in its last week, all 5 cards are due next Thursday. When do I start? This morning. Where do I start? At the last one. Gives me a false sense of being on time because there aren't 50 other people who are done already. Heehee!

I started this card before my shower, then took the girls to the pool for a couple hours. I was able to think about what I wanted to do next with it while swimming. When we got home I finished it and viola. It's a miracle for me to get a card done so quickly. I'm hoping that the next four go as well.

Stamps: Verve Fluttering By & Because of You
Ink: Versafine Black, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Paper: PTI Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, My Mind's Eye DSP, SU Pretty in Pink
Misc: PTI Raspberry Fizz Swiss Dots Satin Ribbon, Clear EP, Machine stitching, misc button, misc bling

Mojo Monday #96

 
 

A friend of mine from SCS offered to let me borrow her stamp set "Friends Til the End". I was shocked and also excited! How sweet of her to let me, a virtual stranger really, use her stamp set!! I have been wanting this set for ages, but something has kept me from getting it. I wasn't too sure if I'd like it and it wasn't in my budget. But after using it just once I am in LOVE! I can't wait to use it again.

I'm going to send this card to her when I return the set. It's the least I could do. (I'm also going to include a little something.) She is either a very generous person, or she was sick and tired of hearing me whine and complain about wanting this set. LOL!! I'm hoping it's the former. ;)

Stamps: PTI Friends Til the End & Faux Ribbon
Ink: Memento Black, PTI Summer Sunrise, Versafine Black
Paper: SU Basic Black, PTI Summer Sunrise, PTI Bitty Dots DSP
Misc: PTI Summer Sunrise Satin Ribbon, Machine sewing, Stickles, Copic Marker Y15, Liquid Pearls, CB mini tag die, scallop scissors

Box of Kisses

 
 

I have about a dozen Paper Trey Ink stamp set boxes. I always knew I could turn around and reuse them but I wasn't sure for what. Until today.

Last week was my daughter's birthday. We went to Walmart and she picked out a cake and we ordered it well in advance. When I went back to pick it up there was nobody at the Bakery counter. We waited five minutes. Finally I walked over to an employee and asked them to page someone to Bakery. Another five minutes goes by. Now you may be thinking, oh what's a few minutes. Well, it's an eternity with two energetic little kids anxious to get the cake and eat it! So a man that was sweeping the floor comes by to help me. He looks and looks for the cake. Nothing. After a few minutes he goes to get some more help. I was starting to get a bit impatient. The assistant manager shows up with the bakery girl. She was outside on her break. They had nobody else working at the Bakery. She too looks for the cake. Nothing. Seems that they never made our cake. So here we are, waited 20 minutes to find out it's not even made!!! She was so sweet and apologetic and said she could make it in 10 minutes. So I told the assistant manager, in so many words, that this was very disappointing. He profusely apologized and told me that he would give us the cake for free. He asked if I had any more shopping to do and I said, "No, just these candles." So he takes them and pays for them himself!!

The poor Bakery girl was sweating trying to whip out our cake. She was so nice and kept apologizing. I knew it wasn't her fault because the cake should have been ready 6 hours prior. She did a fantastic job. And she was sweet all the while. So I decided to show my gratitude by making a quick little gift box of chocolate. Because everybody likes chocolate, right?

Stamps: Verve Grateful Elegant, Hero Arts Butterfly
Ink: SU White Craft Ink, versafine sepia
Paper: PTI DSP, Bazill cardstock, SU Regal Rose
Misc: Empty PTI Stamp set box, SU Top Note Die, misc ribbon, EP, dimensionals, Stickles, Hershey Kisses

Anniversary card and a Toot

 

I made this Anniversary for my parents. They just celebrated 47 years!!! I can't believe they will be celebrating their silver Wedding Anniversary in 3 shorts years. They have an incredible marriage and believe me I do take notes! ;-)

Stamps: SU Summer by the Sea & Calm Seas, PTI Garden of Life (sentiment)
Ink: PTI Aqua Mist, Memento Black, Palette Brown
Paper: PTI Aqua Mist & Summer Sunrise
Misc: Copics, PTI Summer Sunrise Swiss Dots Satin Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Flat back pearls, SU Top Note Die, Nestabilities Circle

And on another note...I made the Top 20 on last week's Mojo Monday!!! {Scroll down to the slideshow} I can't believe it!!! Out of 500 entries Julee noticed my card. I am so honored! She is an incredible artist that I greatly admire. I signed up for Verve's Blog Hop that they are holding on August 1st. I sure hope I can come up with something decent. Stay tuned...

It's Thursday, but it's Mojo Monday for me!

 
 

While making this card, I have come to these conclusions:

I stink at taking pictures, no matter what I try.
I need more than 2 hours to complete a card like this.
Whenever I sew on paper, I will most likely make a huge mistake.
I need a new Heat Gun.
I just cannot stay away from pink. No matter how hard I try!
I have a million buttons that I need to use.
Besides DSP, I am starting to hoard ribbon.

Okay, phew, I feel better.

Stamps: Verve Because of you, Fluttering By
Ink: Versafine Sepia, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, SU White craft ink
Paper: SU Close to Cocoa & Regal Rose, PTI Aqua Mist, misc Pink dsp
Misc: Flat back pearls, clear EP, PTI button, PTI Aqua Mist Satin Ribbon, SU Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, dimensionals, Sewing machine

Pop Up Invitation

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{Closed View}

I've been wanting to make one of these Pop Up cards forever! I'm in a "Fancy Folds" card swap so this was the perfect opportunity. I always thought that making the Pop-Up part an invitation would be so neat. I would think if you received this in the mail it would almost be like a surprise invitation.


Stamps: Heidi Swapp Chandelier, SU Invited, PTI Damask Designs
Ink: VersaInk, Versafine Sepia
Paper: SU Chocolate Chip, PTI Sweet Blush, misc dsp
Misc: SU Organza Ribbon, Jumbo Eyelet, misc pink Ribbon

Joy Fold Card

 

 

Ever since I received my new PTI set Tea for Two, I have been wanting to make a tea bag holder card. What better reason then for a swap that I am in!

Stamps: PTI Tea for Two
Ink: PTI Hibiscus, Chocolate Brown
Paper: SU Regal Rose, PTI Summer Sunrise, SU Always DSP
Misc: buttons, pearls, ribbon, dimensionals

Sweet Baby

 

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This is one of my creations for a Paper Piecing Swap. I actually cased the clothesline idea from another blogger. Here is her wonderful card. Mine does not do hers justice!! And be warned, her blog is filled with loads of gorgeous creations. You may not want to leave it once you get there. ;-)

I used a couple of mini clothespins and two mini kraft sticks. I used my Crop-A-Dile to punch holes in the wood and then tied on some hemp twine. I used my new favorite Fence Stamp and lots of dimensionals. I have tons more cards to make so stay tuned!!

Stamps: Pink Cat Studio "Sweet Pea", SU Short & Sweet
Ink: Memento Black, Versafine sepia, Palette brown
Paper: PTI Sweet Blush, misc DSP scraps
Misc: Kraft Sticks, hemp twine, dimensionals, copics

Aloha Sophie

 

I made this card for my friend Cheryl's Riley & Sophie swap. It was my first time trying to sponge a sky. I drew a cloud, cut it out then used it as a mask. I had fun cutting out Sophie and popping her up. The waves happened as an accident but I ended up liking the look.

I have other projects to show but not much time to post recently. I hope to get back into my stamping groove soon!!!

Stamps: Sophie, Studio G (sentiment & drink)
Ink: Memento Black, Versafine Sepia, SU Bashful Blue
Paper: PTI White, misc cream, misc pink
Misc: Copics, Offray Ribbon, CB Tags, stickles, diamond glaze, spica pen, twine, dimensionals