The Scalloped Edge

Celebrate Today and Every Day!!

Hi there!!!  Before I get to my card, I just wanted to let you all know that I will be moving my blog from Typepad to Blogger starting this Saturday May 8th!  No problems with Typepad, just tired of paying to have a blog!  That's money I can spend on more stamps/supplies, or just save... I will have the link for you when I do, but just wanted to let you all know!!!  I'm working on getting the blog set up with the help of my good friend, Karen Giron!!!

Okay.....onto today's card:

I'm sorry if you're tired of seeing this FANTASTIC Papertrey set, Year of Flowers: Daffodils, but I cannot put it down!!!  I just love it!  The sketch is from the Papertrey Paper Dolls Blog and is their first challenge so I couldn't wait to play along!  I used the new Dotty Biscotti DP ( don't you love that name ) and the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate (AGAIN!).  I colored one of the flowers with Copics and paper pieced the second flower with the same DP.  I HAD to do the ribbon ruffle again (yes I'm addicted) and added a few stitches on the left with some Rustic Cream vintage twine.
 
Well, thank you for stopping by!  I hope you have a great day!

Stamps:  Year of Flowers: Daffodils (PTI)
Paper:  Kraft, Lemon Tart, Vintage Cream, Dotty Biscotti DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories & Tools:  Oval Nesties, Rustic Cream vintage Twine, Vintage Cream Twill, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, EK Success Scallop Edge Punch, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape 

SC261 Hugs & Kisses

 

Hi there!!  When I saw the sketch challenge on SCS last night, I knew for sure that I was going to play!  I also couldn't wait to make a non-Christmas card!  I LOVE making Valentine's cards so I pulled out some Valentine themed stamps and got busy!

ALL of the products used on this card are from Papertrey, except the adhesive rhinestones.  The DP is the new Simple Valentine and the PTI sets I used are Heart Prints, Simple Valentine (sentiment) and Fancy Flourishes.  I have quite a few Papertrey sets that DO NOT get enough love, so I'm hoping to remedy that this coming year!

Well, that's all from me today!  My Mom and Dad are taking the girls this afternoon for a little sleepover and Frank and I are going to enjoy some time together just us.....probably playing the Wii!  LOL! 

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Stamps:  Heart Prints, Simple Valentine, Fancy Flourishes (PTI)
Paper:  Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, White, Simple Valentine DP
Ink:  Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Dark Chocolate
Accessories & Tools:  Heart Punches, Corner Rounder Punch, Pure Poppy Satin Ribbon,  Paper Piercer, Adhesive Rhinestones (KaiserCraft), Sewing Machine, Dimensionals  

I Stamped!!

 

Hi there!  As you can tell from the title, I finally got some time to stamp!  I have been in great need of some creative therapy and tonight I told the family that I was clocking out early and retreated to my little crafting area and got to work!

I saw the sketch challenge this morning (SC259) on Splitcoast and knew I had to do it!  Isn't this sketch awesome?  I used a new set from Taylored Expressions called Sweet Occasions.  I adore this set and it's so fun to color!   I thought it would be fun to try and incorporate it into a "sort of" Christmas card for a friend.  I used Eskimo Kisses DP (Basic Grey) and colored the image by pulling colors from the dp.  I'm pretty happy with how it turned out!

I'm starting to panic because I am not even close to being ready for Christmas!  I realized today that I need to finish by Friday because my girls' last day of school is Friday and there is no way I'll be able to finish my shopping next week!  Wish me luck....

So how about you?  Are you finished with all things Christmas?  I envy people who are organized....it's a trait I wish I had!  (It's also a trait my hubby wishes I had!  LOL!)

Well, thank you for stopping by!  It's always so appreciated!!!

 
Stamps:  Sweet Occasions (Taylored Expressions)
Paper:  New Leaf, Scarlet Jewel, White (PTI), Eskimo Kisses (Basic Grey)
Ink:  Memento Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  New Leaf Satin Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Button and Twine (PTI), Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, QuiKutz embossing folder
 

Sending a Flurry of Love

 

Hi there!  It's been a crazy few weeks around our house and my crafting time has suffered muchly!  I snuck in a little crafting "me" time on Wednesday so I could play with some new stamps I got from My Favorite Things.  I'm sure you are familiar with these adorable Pure Innocence images!  I fell in love with them the minute I laid my eyes on them, so I ordered a couple or six! (giggle)  I used Wednesday's sketch challenge from SCS, SC258. 

I colored the little girl with Copic markers and added some Star Dust Stickles to her boots and the ground.  The DP is Rustic Snowflakes from Papertrey.  I LOVE this DP!  The ribbon is Aqua Mist Satin and attached to the bow is a Pure Poppy button that was tied with Rustic Cream Twine, also from PTI.

You can see here how I decorated the inside of my card with one of the sentiments.  It was cut out with a Nestabilties Tag die and sponged with Aqua Mist ink while still in the die.  Some adhesive rhinestones were added to each end.

Well, that's all from me for now!  I'm hoping to get in a little stamping time this weekend!  But first we must get our tree!!  It won't feel like Christmas until the house is decorated!!

Thank you for stopping by!

Stamps:  Flurry of Love (My Favorite Things)
Paper:  Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, White, Rustic Snowflake DP (PTI)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Aqua Mist Satin Ribbon (PTI), Star Dust Stickles, Button & Twine (PTI), Nestabilities Tag Die, Adhesive Gems, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals   
  

Verve Sneak Peek!

 

Hi everyone!  The Verve Sneak Peeks have started on the Verve Blog and today Amber, Shannan and I are giving you a sneak peek of two new sets, Budding Blossoms and/or Enjoy.  You'll remember seeing a SUPER Sneak Peek of Enjoy on this post.  Today I'm showing you the other set, Budding Blossoms (with a little Enjoy mixed in). 

The sketch is one of the Anni-Verve-sary sketches, AVS205, from the Verve Forum.  The colors are Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Crushed Curry and the DP is from the Razzleberry Lemonade and Haiku (Old Olive DP) DSP packs.  The main image flowers were stamped in Memento Black ink on PTI White, colored in with Copics and a second layer of flowers was added for dimension.  They are framed in Circle Nestabilites, but before removed from the nesties, I sponged some Crushed Curry ink around the image to give it some interest.  LOVE that look!  The Crushed Curry circle was embossed with the Swiss Dots embossing folder and I added some machine stitching to kind of finish it off.   The sentiment and butterfly are from another new Verve set called Enjoy.  The sentiment was cut out with the Tag Trio dies from Spellbinders and again, I sponged around with Crushed Curry before removing from the die!

Anni-VERVE-sary Sketch Challenges
Julee has designed five brand new sketches for this release. Play along by this Friday, August 14 at 6PM Eastern for your chance to win our ENTIRE release! Check out all the sketches and the deets on this thread in our SCS forum.

Diva Giveaways
Throughout the week, our Divas will be posting giveaway threads in our SCS forum. Participate along with them (it might be a challenge, a game, a question or some other activity) and you might win $25 in Verve Bucks, good for anything in the Verve Store. A few Divas are scheduled to post each day Monday - Thursday, so there's 13 chances to win!

Sneak Previews
Sneak previews officially start on the VERVE blog tomorrow. Each day this week, the Divas will be bringing you some Verve-alicious peeks at the sets releasing this weekend! Plus there'll be more chances to win some stamps!

Anni-VERVE-sary Release Party
Last, but not least, our release party will be this Friday night (August 14) at 8PM Eastern. We'll be revealing the 7 new sets and 2 plain jane singles, as well as chatting and announcing all of our release week winners. Be there or be square! Oh, WHERE you ask? Over on the Release Party thread in our forum!

Thanks for stopping by!!

 

Stamps:  Budding Blossoms & Enjoy (Verve Stamps)
Paper:  PTI White, Melon Mambo, PTI White, Razzleberry Lemonade & Haiku DSP
Ink:  Old Olive, Crushed Curry (for sponging), Memento Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Circle Nesties, Melon Mambo Ribbon, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals

Verve Project Parade ~ Divine Details

  

Hi everyone!  Verve Stamps kicked off their monthly Project Parade last Thursday.  The theme this month is all about the "Divine Details."  The Verve Diva's will be giving you a peek into their design process when creating a card.  If you've ever wanted to get into the mind of a stamper (I know I have!), then you don't want to miss this month's parade!

Today is my day to share my design process and this is the card I made.  Head on over to the Verve Stamps Blog to get a little peek into MY design process (yes, I do have one!) and to find out how you can win some new Verve just by showing us YOUR "Divine Details" and/or leaving comments along the way!

Have a great Monday!

 

Stamps:  Just For You, Grateful Elegance (Verve Stamps)
Paper:  PTI White, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Thoroughly Modern DSP
Ink:  Soft Suede, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Circle & Blossom Nestabilities, Soft Suede Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Adhesive Pearls, Dimensionals

SC236 May Hope Sustain You

  

Hi everyone!  I made this card for today's sketch challenge on SCS, SC236.  I paired the sketch with a newly released set from Verve called Forever In Our Hearts, and A Walk In The Park DP from Stampin' Up!  I stamped the main image leaves in Kiwi Kiss ink and the sentiment in Basic Gray.  I layered it with Kiwi Kiss and Basic Gray cardstock.  It's kind of hard to tell from the picture, but I added some score lines on the top and bottom portion of the Basic Gray layer with my Scor-Pal.  The brads are from American Crafts (Thanks, Jodi!) and the ribbon is Fresh Snow Twill from Papertrey! 

Thanks for stopping by!  I'm off to my DD's swim meet! 

 

Stamps:  Forever In Our Hearts (Verve)
Paper:  PTI White, Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss, A Walk in the Park DSP
Ink:  Kiwi Kiss, Basic Gray
Accessories & Tools:  Ribbon (PTI), Brads (American Crafts), Scor-Pal, dimensionals

SC232 Birthday Balloon

 

After seeing yesterday's sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers, I knew I had to make time to play along!  I just loved the sketch and knew it would be perfect for the new Verve set, Up Up & Away.  After picking the kids up from school, I sat down and got inky!! 

I stamped one of the balloons in Memento Black ink on PTI White and cut it out with the Curved Rectangle Nesties, but before removing it from the die, I sponged some Tempting Turquoise classic ink all around the edges stopping right before the actual image.  I love how this gives you a white edge.  The clouds were stamped, cut out with paper snips and popped up on dimensionals.  All of the DP is from the Citrus Stack from Die Cuts With a View.  I just love how all the patterns coordinate.  I used FIVE on this card!!  The brads were a gift from my friend Jodi (thanks, girl) and are made by American Crafts.  I wish I centered them a little better, they are a little too close to the edge, but I couldn't change it because the holes were already poked....sigh...  A little machine stitching from a Janome Sew Mini and I was done!  I love how bright and cheery this card is.

I also wanted to let you know that the Verve Project Parade is going on right now over on the Verve blog.  This month's theme is "It's a Guy Thing:  Celebrating the Men in Our Lives"  The Divas are a rockin' it so far, so don't forget to check it out!!  If you're familiar with Julee Tilman and her fab company, Verve, then you know there is a prize involved somehow!!  She is so generous that way!

Well, that's it for today!  I'll be back tomorrow with another awesome Friday Cupcake Sketch from Taylor!  Have a good one!

 

Stamps:  Up, Up & Away, Circular Sayings (Verve)
Paper:  PTI White, Tempting Turquoise, Citrus Stack (DCWV)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turquoise, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Curved Rectangle & Square Nestabilities, Brads, Sewing Machine, Jody Morrow Dimensionals

I'm Stampin' Out Alzheimers....

This is my second post for the day, so if you'd like to check out my Prettie Wednesday post, then just scroll down!

 

If you are not already aware, there is a huge fundraising event happening right now and it's called Stampin' Out Alzheimers.  A small donation (see link in the sidebar) gets you access to this week-long virtual stamping event, which has all sorts of challenges and chances to win some fabulous prizes. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Alzheimer's Association.  This fundraising event was the brain child of my friend and fellow Verve Diva, Jen Tapler, whose father, only 58 years old, is now moving into the later stages of the disease.  You can read all about his story here.

I wanted to do what I could to help out so I made a donation and am now trying to participate in some of the wonderful challenges.  I made this card for two of the challenges, Taylor Van Bruggen's Sketch challenge and Karen Motz and Jodi Collins' Two by Two challenge, to use two embellishments and the colors pink and brown.  I may have cheated a bit (unintentionally) by adding the stitching, but I love the card anyway!!

If you would like to make a donation you can do so by clicking on the link at the top of my sidebar.  It only takes a minute!  I am in no way affiliated with this site, just trying to do my part to help make it successful!

I hope you have a great day!

  

Stamps:  Fresh Flowers (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: PTI White and Dark Chocolate, A Walk in the Park DP
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Pretty in Pink for sponging, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Brads (American Crafts), Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Fiskars Ribbon Threader Punch, Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Sewing Machine, Curved Rectangle Nesties, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals

SC229 Trendy Thinking Of You

 

Hi everyone and Happy Thursday!!  Yesterday I made some time to participate in the sketch challenge over at SCS.  I have had this set from Stampin' Up! called Trendy Trees since the catty first came out and sadly this is the first time it's seen ink!  It won't be the last, though!  This card is also Stampin' Up! only....shocking, I know!  The card is very straight forward, so I won't go into detail, but if you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email!

I also wanted to let you know that sneak peeks have started on the Verve Blog and you don't want to miss them!  So far the Diva's have rocked the new sets!  We will also be having a Verve release party on Friday night at 9:00 PM EST in the Verve Forum on SCS.  It's a fast paced fun time!!  I hope you can join us!!

Have a great day!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Stamps:  Trendy Trees
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Accessories & Tools:  Neutrals Brads, Word Window Punch, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Dimensionals