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Season's Greetings...

Happy Columbus Day!!  I know, the day's actually almost over...but it still is officially Monday here.  As much as I normally like Mondays...I'm glad this one is almost over!  A trip to the Doctor, a van full of middle school foot ball players (who had WAY more energy than normal), and the beginnings of a migraine...need I say more?  :-)

 

Before I head to bed, I wanted to pop in here and share this Christmas card I made.

Both the snowman image and the sentiment are from the Snowman Greeting Cling Set (from Stampendous!).  After coloring the image with Copics, I added some Frosted Lace Stickles to part of the snowman.  The sentiment was embossed using Judikins Black Detail embossing powder and then cut out using one of the Spellbinder's Nesabilities Labels 10 dies.

Well, that's all from me tonight!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  ~Laurie

Stamps:  Snowman Greetings Cling Set (Stampendous!)
Paper:  White c.s. (PTI), Aqua Mist (PTI), Black c.s. (PTI)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Versamark
Accessories:  Black Detail e.p., Copics, Scor-Pal, Frosted Lace Stickles, Labels 10 Nestabilities, Ribbon, Scallop border punch (EK Success), Paper piercer

Do Not Give Up...

Hi there!  How's your weekend going so far?  It's off to an early start for us, as we are headed into town shortly for more Basketball games!  One of the activities our two sons are enjoying since starting public school, is the participation in sports!  :-) 

Did you see ALL of the fabulous new sets that Verve released yesterday?

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Here's a card I made using the new Galatians 6:9 Plain Jane.  After embossing the scripture onto Cream c.s., I lined it with some Pumpkin Pie c.s. then a decorative Cream oval (made with the new Beaded Oval Nestabilities).  The paper is from the DCWV Autumn Splendor collection.

The embellishments include:  a beaded felt flower, some punched butterflies and rhinestones, stitching, and of crouse some ribbon and a button!  :-)

I used Julee's World Card Making Day sketch # 2.  Even though the deadline for entering the contest is past, the sketches still are as inspirational as the first day they were posted!  If you are a lover of sketches, then you should check out Julee's Mojo Monday sketches (new sketched are posted every Monday) as well as the Viva La Verve Sketches (hosted by Verve's own Amber Hight)!

As always, Julee is running a fantastic sale - 15% off when you purchase the whole bundle of new stamps!

Well, that's all from me today!  I hope you have a lovely day!  ~Laurie

Stamps:  Galatians 6:9 Plain Jane (Verve Stamps)
Paper:  Vintage Cream (PTI), Pumpkin Pie (SU!), DCWV Autumn Splendor
Ink:  Chocolate Chip craft ink (SU!), Antique Linen & Vintage Photo Distress Inks
Accessories:  Classic Oval & Beaded Oval Nestabilities, Seam Binding, Button, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, Rhinestones, Felt Flower, Sewing machine

Bountiful Harvest...

 
Hooray for Friday!!  :-)  Not only is today the beginning of the weekend, but it's also Verve's release day!!  Woohoo!!  That's right, today at Noon (Mountain Time) all FOUR brand new sets (AND four new Plain Janes) will be released!!

  
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Aren't those pumpkins the absolute BEST?  They have such a unique look...a little bit whimsical yet still elegant, slightly modern looking yet with a folksy flair!  Love, love, love them!  They are a part of the Bountiful Harvest set that the Divas are previewing today! 

Here's a close-up shot so you can see some of the suble sparkle I added to those gorgeous pumpkins!  :-)  To the stars I added some Gold Stickles and a wee litlte rhinestone.  To the pumpkins, I used my Sakura Stardust Glitter pen to add a bit of all-over shimmer.

Want a chance to win this set?  Just leave some love on all the Preview posts (there's a list of participating Divas below) to be entered to win!!  Easy Peasy!

Speaking of all the Preview Posts...want to see some more yummy Verve creations?  Here's the whole list so you don't miss out on any:

1. Mercy
2. Jen d.
3. Charmaine
4. Michelle
5. Tosh
6. Teresa
7. Lynda
8. Andrea
9. Amy
10. Laurie  (that's me :-)
11. Susan
12. Jackie
13. Sankari
14. Amber
15. Julee
16. Shannan

Thanks SO much for stopping by!  I hope your Friday goes by quickly and your weekend slowly!  LOL!  ~Laurie

Stamps:  Bountiful Harvest (Verve Stamps)
Paper:  Buttercream c.s. (TE), True Black (PTI), Teresa Collins patterend paper
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Antique Linen and Black Soot Distress Inks
Accessories:  Nestabilities, Cuttlebug embossing folder, EK Success border punch, Sewing Machine, Gold Stickles, Rhinestones, Black Satin ribbon (SU!), Button, Sakura Stardust Glitter Pen, Copic Markers

For My Teacher...

Hi there!  What an exciting day this is!  Today, Waltzingmouse Stamps is releasing FIVE brand new stamp sets!  To celebrate, the DT is putting on a Blog Waltz (aka blog hop)!

If you've just arrived here from Lynn's blog, then you are waltzing in the right order!  :-)  If you've just popped in here to see what I've been up to, then head on over to Claire's blog and she'll get you started!  (Not only do you not want to miss any of the creative projects...but there are PRIZES to be had!!)

You can click on the photo to see it larger.

I've had this sweet little gift card tin sitting on my desk for a while...just waiting for THE perfect project!  At first I thought Christmas...but when I saw the "For My Teacher" sentiment in the new Frame It set, I knew it was destined to be a teacher gift!

 

After stamping one of the fun new Holiday Labels No. 14 borders (they coordinate perfectly with the Spellbinders Labels 14), I stamped the "For My Teacher" sentiment (from the Frame It set).  I then stamped, colored, and cut out the apple from the previously released Peace & Plenty and adhered it to the center.  I then re-stamped the sentiment on top of the apple.

For a chance to win some BRAND NEW Waltzingmouse goodies, make sure to leave some love while you're hopping along!  One random commenter will be the proud owner of new WMS stamps!

Next, you'll want to waltz over to Lisa's blog to see what creative goodness she's cooked up!  :-)

Thanks for stopping by!  ~Laurie

Verve Previews Day One...

What an exciting week this is!!  So many new stamps are headed your way!  :-)  Today, I'm joining in with the Verve Divas to share some Sneak Previews of several soon to be released Verve stamps!

For my card, I used the Happy Fall set.  I don't know about you, but I have quite a bit of patterned paper...and have recently decided that I should actually be using it and not just collecting it!  LOL!  Well, these wonderful Fall sentiments (which includes this Happy Halloween greeting) are PERFECT for using with images...or with patterned paper like I did with my card above!  In fact, that sentiment is the only stamping I did on my card!  So quick and easy...definitely something I could make several of for neighbors and friends this Halloween!

There is SO much more Verve goodness for you to see!!  Check out what these creative ladies have created:

1. Mercy
2. Jen T.
3. Tosh
4. Teresa
5. Andrea
6. Lynda
7. Amy
8. Laurie (that's me :-)
9. Jackie
10. Sankari
11. Shannan
12. Amber
13. Julee

Thanks so much for stopping by here today!  Have a wonderful, wonderful day!  ~Laurie

Big Blooms - Poinsettia...

Happy Tuesday!  Did you enjoy all of the Waltzingmouse peeks yesterday?  Well, there's even MORE for you to see today!  :-)

The card I created for today is a complete opposite of yesterday's clean and simple one!  Where there was no ribbon yesterday - I piled it on today, and where the layers were kept to a minimum...well, let's just say I piled them on today!  LOL!

 

As much as I enjoy making a clean and simple card every now and then, there's just something about multi-layered, ink-distressed cards that is just SO much fun to make!

Today's card showcases the soon to be released Big Blooms - Poinsettia!  With many different types of poinsettias (not to mention different sizes), this set is sure to please!

The sentiment is from the Frame It set.  I just love how versatile that set is...truly an all-season set!  :-)

The patterned paper I chose is admittedly non-Christmas by design (it's from the new Lost & Found Collection from My Mind's Eye), but I thought it would set off my pink poinsettia beautifully!

All five of the new Waltzingmouse Stamps sets will be available for purchase this Thursday!

Just like yesterday, there is a LOT more Waltzingmouse eye candy in store for you!  :-)  You can see it on Anya, Belinda, Bonnie, Claire, Jennifer, Joan, Julia, Lisa, Lynn, Mona, & Sandie's blogs!

Thanks so much for visiting today!  I hope you have a wonderfully creative day!  ~Laurie

The Path to a Friend's House...

Hello again!  Two posts in one day...I'm on a roll!!  :-)

I wanted to pop in here and share this Christmas card with you...

 

After embossing the main image (from the Cardinal Path set from Stampendous!), I decided that I would show my Tombow Markers a little love and did a little watercooring!  I don't know about you, but I get into such a rut...using the same things over and over that I sometimes forget about 3/4 of my supplies!  LOL! 

The gorgeous patterned paper is from the Holly Jolly Collection by My Mind's Eye.  To add just a hint of sparkle to the snow, I applied some Frosted Lace Stickles (it's THE perfect snow sparkle :-)!

 

Here's a peek at the inside of the card.  There wasn't room for the sentiment (included in the Cardinal Path set) on the front, so I decided to use it to pretty up the inside a bit.  :-) 

Well, that is all I've got to share today!  I hope your Monday is a blessed one!  ~Laurie

P.S.  I will be back bright and early tomorrow morning with another Waltzingmouse Stamps peek!  :-)

Heartfelt Thanks...

Hello friends!  Am I the only one that is shocked that it is already October?  Where in the world did September go?  It's just crazy how fast time is going these days!!  :-)

On a much lighter note...today is the first day of Waltzingmouse Sneak Peeks!!  Oooooh, I cannot wait for you to see all that Claire has in store for you this month!! 

 

I chose to showcase the upcoming Frame It set!  Because I adore Autumn, I chose to use the leaf image.  Yes, I chose the leaf image OVER the cupcake ((GASP))!  I went fairly clean and simple as well, using some buttons as accents and skipping the ribbon (so out of character, wouldn't you say?).  

I created the background by stamping one of the script images from the soon to be released Text It set using Versamark ink.

Both of these sets (and three others) will be released this Thursday (October 7th)!  Of course, there will be plenty of peeks to tide you over until then...  :-)  Speaking of more peeks, want to see what the other DT ladies created?   Make sure to visit Anya, Belinda, Bonnie, Claire, Jennifer, Joan, Julia, Lisa, Lynn, Mona, & Sandie's blogs to see all of the gorgeous sneak peek eye candy! 

Oh, did you notice a couple of new names in the list above?  Yes, there are TWO new Waltzingmouse DT members!!  A GREAT BIG welcome to Joan & Sandie!! 

I will be back a little later today with some more stamped goodness for you!  :-)  Hugs, Laurie