Sleep is Good, but Books are Better

Happy Friday everyone!  Today’s card is a special one I made for a special parent I had last year.   I’ve mentioned her before here on the blog…the one that lent me her books and/or recommended great reads to me.  She was so sweet and had me READING good literature for FUN again :)  What a priceless gift.  She knew just what books I would like and after a few heavy ones, gave me the Twilight series for “a light summer read.”  I never jumped on the Twilight bandwagon when it started many years ago and purposely stayed away from the movies…but guess what?  I feel in love with the characters and love story.  So much so, that it took me a while to get into another book.  I watched each movie as I finished each book and thoroughly enjoyed them as well :)  No, I’m not an “Edward” groupie, but I did love them as a couple :)  So I’m giving the books back to this mom and knew just what kind of thank you card I wanted to make.  A bookmark card with the Clearly Besotted Book Worm stamp set.  I just adore this sentiment and curved it slightly so it would fit onto the Basic Banner die.  Here’s a look at the bookmark…

Could those little book worms be any cuter sitting together on that library tag?  I’ll fill in her name on the front pocket as well to make it perfectly personalized :)  Hey!  It’s our Thanksgiving Day long weekend!  We are heading to a family wedding so be sure to stop in tomorrow as I celebrate Kurt and Dayle’s nuptials :)  Have a great start to YOUR weekend as well!  I LOVE FRIDAYS!

stamps and dies: Clearly Besotted Book Worm, Basic Banners, PTI library card, tag #5

You’re a Friend of Mine

 

 

Happy Hump Day everyone!  Up today is another card I made for the Verve release last month, using Rain or Shine.  I must say the cards I made with this set were a big hit last week when I took them into work to sell.  I can totally see why…they are so sweet and friendly, sure to put a smile on someone’s face :)  I’ve been loving all the tilted panels I’ve seen on the blogs out there…totally cool so I had to try!  I hope your day is sunny!  Thanks for stopping by!

what’s in it?

stamps: Rain or Shine (Verve)

paper: white, summer sun (PTI), Hello Again (Carta Bella)

ink: onyx (Versafine), soft sky (SU),

accessories: sun die (Lil Inkers), button and twine (PTI)

Your Love, O Lord

Good morning, friends!  I’m just off a busy but fun and productive weekend, both on the home, grad school, and travel fronts.  I knew October, heck November too, would be busy so I saved some Verve Release cards to share at a later date, which is now!  Woohoo!  This one uses the new Psalm 94:18 Plain Jane and Each Day.  Did you take advantage of any of the World Card Making Day sales this weekend?  I’d love to hear what you bought! The Verve WCMD sale ends today, October 7th, so check it out! Thanks for visiting!

 

what’s in it?

stamps: Psalm 94:18 Plain Jane, Each Day (Verve)

paper: rustic white (PTI), silver (Bazzill), ballet blue, groovy guava (SU), Hello Again (Carta Bella)

ink: onyx (versafine), rose romance, groovy guava (SU)

accessories: sweet scallop tag die (Verve), Summer Sailing Ribbon collection (Verve), oval and scalloped oval dies (Spellbinders), scalloped border die, button (PTI), gems (Kaisercraft), bakers twine (Twinery)

Verve Diva Inspiration Hop & World Card Making Day!

Welcome to the World Card Making Day edition of Verve's Diva Inspirations Hop! It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time. Along today's hop you'll see some fresh new ideas for some beloved older sets, as well as some fantastic pairings of our latest release with existing sets. It's sure to be a treat, and we've got treats to give away, too!

It’s October and that means I’ll be taking my class to the Pumpkin Patch in a few weeks.  It’s a gorgeous farm just outside of town with sheep to feed, a hayride, a pumpkin patch and a gorgeous shoreline along the river with eagles all over!  The owners are so sweet and I always add my own card in with the thank you letters my kids will write :)  Enjoy the rest of the hop AND the shopping!  LOL

Want to win Verve's ENTIRE September Release? Jut leave comments on all of the blogs on today's hop to be entered in the drawing!

And since World Card Making Day is the official start to the holiday card making season, Verve has a 25% off sale on Christmas stamps this weekend only!

1. Julee          10. Marisa

2. Amy            11. Teresa

3. Betty          12. Maureen

4. Jessica       13. Charmaine

5. Karen         14. Christyne

6. Sankari       15. Andrea

7. Sarah         16. Amber

8. Susan         17. Stacey {Guest}

9. Tiffany

 

what’s in it?

stamps: Bountiful Harvest (Verve)

paper: tangerine (SU), rustic white (PTI), Pumpkin Patch (American Crafts)

ink: onyx (Versafine)

accessories: fishtail dies (My Favourite Things), journal tab and button (PTI), gray pearls (Doodlebug), bakers twine (Twinery), seeing spots embossing folder (Cuttlebug), stitching, corner rounder

You Are My Sunshine

Woohoo!  It’s Friday!  And even though I have class tonight and tomorrow, it’s still a sweet sweet day!  To start the weekend off right, there’s a new Viva La Verve sketch to get our creative juices flowing.  To check out all the details of how YOU could win $100 in Verve bucks, head over to the Viva La Verve forum.  That’s a whole lot of Verve goodness up for grabs.  AND with new stamps just released AND another new release coming soon, those bucks could come in handy!  Have a fantastic weekend!

 

what’s in it?

stamps: Rain or Shine, Peace on Earth (Verve)

paper: rustic white (PTI), starfruit, going gray (SU), Maggie Holmes (Crate Paper)

ink: onyx (versafine)

accessories: Award Banner die (Verve), oval dies (Spellbinders), sun dies (Lil’ Inkers), buttons, ribbon, cloud dies (PTI), bakers twine (Twinery), stitching

A Whole Lot of Merry

Hi friends!  Well, the week is whipping right along.  My month is full of work, field trips, a wedding, homework and classes.  Though October is a long month, I think it’s going to fly by!  Today’s card is for the new Festive Friday Challenge. This time we are asked to a star element.

I’ve used a gorgeous chipboard star underneath the button on the felt poinsettia…a little unexpected and a whole lot of adorable!  Notice those kraft leaves with the cool writing?  Yep, those were cut from last year’s Starbucks Christmas sleeves!  Can’t wait for the new ones this year!  Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day!

stamps: Verve Merry and Bright

dies: PTI and Lil’ Inkers

Happy Halloween ~ Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge

Good morning!  Hi everyone!  It’s October 1st!  YIKES!  Time is zooming right along!  There’s a brand new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge up and ready to go…

Neat & Tangled Stamps is our sponsor this time round and graciously gave each Design Team member a fun Halloween set to play with.  I chose Halloween Scene so I created a sweet little black and white scene :)  I knew I HAD to bring back some of that gorgeous Halloween ribbon that I use every year…I still just adore it!  What a fabulous hit of colour!  Head over to the Curtain Call Inspiration blog to see more amazing projects and read up on how YOU could win some Neat & Tangled stamps :)  Thanks for stopping by and spending a few sweet moments with me :)