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Verve Holiday Hops - Day 3

Welcome to day three of our Holiday Spotlight Hops! Hop along with the Divas over the next few days as we share our first looks at a few of the new products releasing from Verve this Friday night! One lucky commenter from each day's hop will win the sets and dies featured that day, so be sure and leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.

Eeeeek!  You are going to absolutely love Santa's Helper set!  How CUTE is that reindeer??  He's just so darn cuddly looking...I mean, I just want to pick him up and squeeze him!  LOL!

With this card, I went in the opposite direction from my card yesterday!  Instead of clean lines, I distressed and inked them!  I guess I am just drawn to the warm, down home feel of it all.  I even added some muslin with distressed edges to the background!  :-)

You won't want to miss out on all of the eye candy that awaits you!  Check out the list below...

1. Julee 8. Sankari 2. Andrea 9. Teresa 3. Vickie {Guest} 10. Charmaine 4. Amy 11. Tosha 5. Maureen 12. Wanda {Guest} 6. Laurie 13. Jackie 7. Gretchen {Guest}

 

Don't forget, that TONIGHT is the big night!  All of the new sets and dies will be available for purchase at 11 pm EST!!  For even more fun, come and join us at the release party, which happens from 9-11 EST over at the Verve Forum!

Thanks so much for visiting today!  Hugs, Laurie

Verve Holiday Hops Day 2...

Welcome to day two of our Holiday Spotlight Hops! Hop along with the Divas over the next few days as we share our first looks at a few of the new products releasing from Verve this Friday night! One lucky commenter from each day's hop will win the sets and dies featured that day, so be sure and leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.



When I was thinking about creating my card for today's hop using the Bright Spririts set, my thoughts gravitated towards designs that would lend themselves to mass production.  After deciding that I wanted my card to be more on the simple side, I then tried to decide which images to use...which became quite a problem!  I wanted to use them all!  I finally chose this design for my card.  While it doesn't actually use all of the images included in the Bright Spririts set, it does use all of the hanging images!  :-)

Each of the hanging images were paper pieced to add a pop of color to my all kraft background.  For embellishments, I added some rhinestones and a gingham ribbon.

Well, there is still PLENTY of Holiday inspiration in store for you!  Make sure to check out each of the Diva Blogs below...

 

1. Julee 8. Andrea 2. Jackie 9. Vickie {Guest} 3. Teresa 10. Amy 4. Charmaine 11. Laurie 5. Maureen 12. Gretchen {Guest} 6. Tosha 13. Sankari 7. Wanda {Guest}

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope your day is filled with all sorts of happiness!  ~Laurie

 

Stamps: Bright Spirits (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Kraft, 25 Days of Christmas patterned paper (Simple Stories)
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Black detail e.p., Rhinestones, Copic markers, Sakura Glitter pen, Ribbon, String, Corner rounder punch

Verve Holiday Spotlights - Day 1

Welcome to our Holiday Spotlight Hops! Hop along with the Divas over the next few days as we share our first looks at a few of the new products releasing from Verve this Friday night! One lucky commenter from each day's hop will win the sets and dies featured that day, so be sure and leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.

For my card today, I used the Time to Blossom Plain Jane!  I knew I wanted my card to bright and cheery, so I reached for my new Sidewalks patterned paper pad (by October Afternoon).  I used several of the papers, a bright red bow, some buttons, a leftover piece of muslin, mini staples, and a flower pin to dress it up.

Here's the list of Divas (including this month's fabulous Guest Divas) that have some eye candy to share with you today...

1. Julee 7. Andrea 2. Teresa 8. Vickie {Guest} 3. Charmaine 9. Amy 4. Maureen 10. Laurie 5. Tosha 11. Gretchen {Guest} 6. Wanda {Guest} 12. Sankari

 

I'm so glad you stopped by today!  I hope your day is filled with fabulousness!  ~Laurie

 

Stamps: Time to Blossom Plain Jane (Verve Stamps) Paper: Cream, Sidewalks patterned paper (October Afternoon) Ink: Versamark Accessories: Copic markers, Muslin fabric, Corner rounder punch, Mini Stapler (Tim Holtz), Pin, Ribbon, Rhinestones, Buttons, Folk Heart die (Sizzix), Branch & Leaves die (Sizzix)

Give Thanks...

Good morning!  I am so excited to share my post with you today!  A little while ago, Kirsty Vittetoe contacted me about being a guest on the City Crafter Challenge Blog...which I happily accepted!  The theme for this week is "*Thanks* Giving - create either a Thank you card or a handmade gift".  Next to Christmas, Thanksgiving is definitely one of my favorite holidays!  A whole day set aside to celebrate being thankful...yes, count me in on that!  :-)

For my card, I used one of my favorite Verve sets - Tall Oaks.  I mean, AAAACK!  That acorn is the absolute cutest!!  :-)  I think acorns should be used all year long...not just during the Fall!  I mean, we stamp with flowers all year long, right?  Let's end the acorn discrimination!!!  :-)

Okay, I will get off my "equal rights for foliage" kick!  LOL!  Thanks so much for joining me here today...and a great big thanks to Kirsty for the fun invitation!

Hugs, Laurie

Christmas Wishes - WMS SOAP Day 4...

Happy, happy Friday!  Today is the fourth and final day of the Waltzingmouse SOAP (Stamp of Approval Parade)! 

With so many gorgeous Christmas sets to choose from, my problem is the actual choosing!  LOL!  I have, however, had Claire's fabby gingerbread men on my mind, so that is what I featured on my card today!

This set (Oven Fresh Gingerbread Joy) was the very first Waltzingmouse set that I purchased!  I was so smitten with those cute little guys, that I just had to own it!  So while I was thinking about what set I was going to use, I remembered this one...where it all started for me!  :-)

My card is fairly simple...using patterned paper to create a fun and graphic backdrop for the outrageously sweet gingerbread man!  How can you not smile when you see him?  :-)

Before I go, I want to share the list of Design Team ladies that also have some Christmas inspiration for you to enjoy today...as well as some info on this month's SOAP competition!

Anya Schrier
Becca Feeken
Clare Buswell
Julia Aston
Jennifer Holmes
Kate Whelan
Kelly Schirmer
Laurie Schmidlin
Lynn Mercurio
Mona Pendleton
Sandie Dunne
Tosha Leyendekker
Claire Brennan (Owner)

We hope that you have enjoyed, and have been inspired, the past few days from our Stamp of Approval Parade; highlighting Claire's lovely Christmas and holiday sets. Now it’s time for you to get your craftiness on as we invite you to participate in a CASE (Copy and Share Everything) competition.

Find a card or project from any of the projects posted over the past few days by the WMS Design Team, CASE that project using Waltzingmouse Stamp images, and link it using the Inlinkz on Claire’s blog at http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/. At the end of the competition, one project will be randomly selected to be highlighted with a Parade of its own on several of the Design Team blogs.

We hope you will enjoy this competition and that it will inspire you be creative. You have one week to complete and link your project as the competition will close at 8:00 AM Claire’s time on November10th, which is 3 AM Eastern, 2 AM Central and Midnight, Pacific time. The winner will be announced on Claire’s blog on November 11th.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a GREAT weekend!  ~Laurie

Glitzy Butterfly Cards...

Good morning!  I've got a couple of cards featuring Glitz Design's yummy Vintage Blue collection to share with you today!

For my first card, I started by choosing some coordinating Vintage Blue patterned papers.  For the focal piece, I layered a pretty Glitzer frame on to a Vintage Blue Whatnot.  I then added a die cut butterfly, flower, string, and some Vintage Blue tulle.

I liked the look of the die cut butterfly so much, I decided to add one to my second card as well!  For this card, I chose three different Vintage Blue patterned papers and then added a muslin half circle.  For embellishments, I added a Peek-A-Boo, some Vintage Blue lace, floral trim, a matching flower, rhinestones, and some Epoxy Words.

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  I hope your day is filled with all of the things you love!  ~Laurie

Joy Card
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Papers: Motif, Floral
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Whatnot
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Glitzers
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Epoxy Words
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Trims

Love Card
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Papers: Rose, Stripe, Motif
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Peek-A-Boo
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Epoxy Words
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Trim

The Night Before Christmas - WMS SOAP Day 2...

It's day 2 of the Waltzingmouse SOAP (Stamp of Approval Parade)!  The Design Team is sharing projects made with previously released Waltzingmouse Christmas sets!

For my card today, I used the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas set.  I wanted the poem to look like a notebook page, so I punched some notches out on the top and curled up the bottom edge.  I stamped Santa and his sleigh directly over the poem, then layered my sentiment on top.  In keeping with the homespun feel of the patterned paper, I added some buttons for embellishments.

There is still plenty of inspiration ahead!  Check out what the other ladies have created...

Anya Schrier
Becca Feeken
Julia Aston
Jennifer Holmes
Kelly Schirmer
Lynn Mercurio
Mona Pendleton
Sandie Dunne
Tosha Leyendekker
Claire Brennan (Owner)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  ~Laurie

Did You See?

^{**Note:  This is my second post for today!  To see my WMS SOAP creation, please scroll down or click HERE.}

Did you see the new Paper Smooches stamp sets?  Three SUPER cute sets just released over at the Paper Smooches Store!

For my card today, I used the newly released Promenade set!  This set is full of images that are perfect for scene building!  So fun!!

Well, that's all from me today.  I'm still trying to recover from being up late last night with the kiddos!  LOL!  Off to get more coffee...

~Laurie

November WMS SOAP Day 1...

Hi there!  Welcome to Day 1 of the November Waltzingmouse SOAP (Stamp of Approval Parade)!  This month, the Design Team will be sharing projects made with all previously released Christmas sets!  If you haven't seen all of Claire's wonderful Christmas sets yet, well...let's just say that you are in for a treat!



I have been thinking lately about Christmas cards.  More specifically, I have been thinking about Christmas cards that would be easy to mass produce.  That's where the idea for this card came from!  I knew that I wanted something earthy, yet light.  When I was looking through my Waltzingmouse Christmas sets and saw these graphic style pine needle and pine cone images (from the Around Christmastime set), I knew I had found exactly what I was looking for!  After stamping my background, I added a sentiment (from the Compliments of the Season set) that I first framed with one of the Very Vintage Labels No. 4 stamps.

So that you don't miss out on any of the Christmas inspiration, here is a list of all the Design Team members participating today...

Anya Schrier
Becca Feeken
Julia Aston
Jennifer Holmes
Kelly Schirmer
Laurie Schmidlin
Lynn Mercurio
Mona Pendleton
Sandie Dunne
Tosha Leyendekker
Claire Brennan (Owner)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope your day is full of all sorts of blessings!  ~Laurie