first try with my Verve dies

Hi, I have had this set for a bit now and wanted to try it out! I am really happy with the way it cuts and how the stamps line up so nice, I did not get creative with these cards they are in the Verve shop gallery.
I did add an extra green behind the flower to set is off a little bit more.

Matt's bd

I just noticed I did not post this card, so here goes,  I am tired of winter this year, and yes it is snowing a bit this morning, but we are lucky, we did not get the amounts of snow they got the west and south of us. Talked to my daughter who lives in northern Minnesota  and they had 6 inches and counting.

Anyway, this is how my nephew ended up with a "summer" card..
I saw this on Pinterest   credit goes to Laurie at justgivemestamps

Dons BD card

Good morning to all,   what a gloomy weekend we had,,, rain and more much needed rain.
today is the grand opening of the New Hobby Lobby in Wausau, so if I get my act together I might just make it!

I found this on pintest  and it brought me over to

http://istampicreateihavefun.blogspot.com/ink

I think I have seen an embossing folder with candles also

 I had enough candles to make 2 more cards

the flames are rain drops from a child's year

Love these!!!

Hi all, BRRRRR is it getting cold out!!! and so windy out.  was raking the last couple of days because I knew this was coming. The piles from yesterday are long gone, so I don't have to pick them up!!!
on to these cards,  I found this style over at EwenStyle   you will find the card I made it from here....

http://www.ewenstyle.com/2012/08/paper-sweetiesso-proud-of-you.html

and the directions to make the punched boarder here....

http://www.ewenstyle.com/2012/02/making-martha-work-for-you.html

you need to copy and paste, Andrea gives some great directions, but I would add to have great lighting to see what you are doing!

this first one is going to my girlfriend for her birthday'
these are 6x6 and will need a larger envelope.   I will be putting these into a bubble envelope because the edges are a bit more fragile and I pop dotted the  flower and tree,   also the roses are sticking up a bit

Sympathy

Hi all,   I found this on Pinterest and not sure who to give the credit to... this was repined and I cannot find it again, If I do I will add it to this post...
a neighbor of ours died this week, Carole loved pretty things and also loved blue...

more note cards

Hi all,   these will be going to Church....I was at a local stamp store this weekend and she suggested selling them in single packs instead of the pack of    4 like   I wanted to,,,, she made a good point that people can pick the one(s) they want, also more willing to pay $4 to $5 for one, over $10 to $15 for more...she also sold me some great cellophane bags that they will fit into nicely.
 I found this great card over at stampTV
http://stamptv.ning.com/video/laced-sympathy-card
I also picked up the boarded stamp at the local stamp store, to make sure I liked this technique,
I had the bird and flower with my other stamps
I have to say that I am very happy the way these turned out. A BIG thanks to Gina K.

card base  4 1/4 x 5 1/2
white 3 7/8 x 5 1/8
black 3 3/4 x 5

lifted

Hi all,    I had these cards with the background for months and when I was cleaning I found them unfinished waiting to be decorated,   I saw this card over at Ally's   Rock paper Cricut
thought it would be a good way to finish off these cards....

lifted

Hi all, I found this on You Tube under CardzTV,  then I looked a bit closer on Mary's blog and found it under coffee and cards episode #32
Donna over at    http://www.scrappinwithjack.blogspot.com/

made this cute card and I just had to make it...so I made 2

 I deleted all the cut marks with my design studio, but after taking a closer look at Donna's, she left them on.

man Bd

I found this on Cardztv  on Friday June 1   I needed a card for a man and this was perfect for it!!

                                              the inside

more note cards

Hi all, over at Cardztv, Mary has the cutest little sheep that I had to make for my presents,

note cards (thanks Mary)

Hi all,  Over at Cardz tv Mary had these cute little farm buddies she is making for a group of friends.
because I am making these into note cards to give away, I did not pop dot or add a button like she did.
you will find Mary's at
http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2012/03/barnyard-buddies.html
inking and some doodling

 without friends from Kate's ABC's

WOW...18 note cards yesterday!!!

Jeannie Phillips fishy and Ally Egass' chicken and another chicken from my kitchen....

you will find Jeannie's fish over at...
http://aplaceformycards.blogspot.com/search/label/Animal%20Kingdom?updated-max=2009-05-04T11:45:00-05:00&max-results=20&start=12&by-date=false

I made 10 of these little guys to add to my pile for Christmas and other gift giving occasions that always seem to come up,  I have always liked this cute fish of Jeannie's and thought I would give it a try, I had it on my DS for a long time and was in a low mojo moment yesterday,   and then made 10 of these....
lots of inking, layers,doodling,

 I made 4 of Ally's   you will find hers at...
http://www.rockpapercricut.com/2012/03/my-craft-spot-challenge-47-for-birds.html
I don't remember seeing this cute little chicken in from my kitchen, but I do think I will be making her more..
I am not sure what sentiment I will add under the chicken, will add later...these are 4 1/4 square with the chicken extending over the card to make a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch card....I used all scraps for these, 
inking,

I also found this chicken in FMK and made 4 of these also....made these with all scraps, it is like pot luck!!!
I think the stripes are so cute....inking cuttlebug

I no longer finish the inside of note cards, when I made them last year, when I put the gifts together I noticed that there was not much space for writing, so I am leaving them blank, it also frees me up a lot!!!

THANKS SO MUCH FOR LOOKING,  I hope you get a chance to look at Jeannie and Ally's, they are worth the look

thanks Olena

Hi all, I just love the card I found today at Olena's Place   you will find her card here
http://olenasplace.blogspot.com/2012/02/viva-la-verve-february-week-1.html
a must see, hers has these gorgeous colors, she hand stitched and just enough bling...
mine looks better in person!!!, lots of inking,   It will go to my good friend next month.

card size  4 1/2 x 6 1/4

green mat 4 3/8 x 6 1/8

white 4 1/4 x 6

panels 4 x 1 7/8

for Jamie T

good morning to all,  this is a totally lifted card from Kim Teasdale over at
http://paperintheworks.blogspot.com/
I don't remember how far back I had to go, but it was a bit!
I love the way she layers and layers, this card is heavy, glad I will be handing it to her and not mailing,
My girlfriends are expecting more from me as I have given them different Christmas and Birthday cards and some in-between

card size is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 square
green 5 3/8
brown 5 1/4
print red 5 1/8 x 3 1/4
pink  5 1/8 x 1 13/16
green 4 1/2
brown 4 3/8
print  4 1/4
brown  4 x 2 3/4
green  3 7/8 x 2 5/8
scalloped and circle @ 2 1/2 inches
bird @ 2 1/4 inches   #1 and flipped

total lifted from CARDZ TV

 Here you will find Mary's elegant butterfly
http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2011/07/sandras-butterfly-birthday-blog-hop.html
yesterday I got the phone call no one wants to get... Your father has been taken to the ER in an ambulance.
It was my parents neighbor and I had know idea what she was saying to me that I had to hand the phone over to my husband, I was starting to hyperventilate and could not breath,,,when I settled  down I was able to phone my siblings, my younger sister cut her vacation short and came home right away and the other 2 waited for news on how he was doing before they dropped everything and came.  turns out he has an infection in his leg making  him weak and unable to walk. Dad has never been in the hospital as a patient his married life and they have been married almost 61 years!  Dad is doing much better now that he is on an antibiotic Mom on the other hand is exhausted, So If anyone could say a little prayer for them, It would be greatly appreciated.
Now for this card, I am making Tammy the neighbor a package of cards for a little thank you from me for being there so quickly and help my mother out....

thanks Mary, I love this butterfly too!! I used celebrations #5 in blackout  for the scalloped edges cut @ 3 inches
I need to make a few more cards since I just sent about 30 home with my daughter last weekend....

totally lifted and made smaller

Hi all, these look like you have seen them before?  these where scrap lifted from Everyday Cricut guest designer
Monique Griffith Designs,  except I made mine a little smaller so they could fit into a 4 3/4 x 6 1/2" envelope
( the new invitation size at Wal-Mart)
my finished card size is 4 1/2 x 6 1/4
black mat... 4 1/4 x 6"
next is  3 3/4 x 5 1/2
and the bottom is 3 3/4 x2
for the inside only sentiment is 3 x 4 3/4"
the sewing machine and layers cut @ 3  " from the heart cut @ 1 1/2
stove and layers cut @ 3 1/4"  warm wishes cut @ 1 1/4"

                                                        the inside

 

these cards I wanted to see if they would look good in a smaller size, mostly because I don't have

an envelope to fit a 5 x 7" card.. next time I will try a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card 

I have a great cutter so I can make cards to the size I want with the scor-pal for easy folding.

If you like what you see go on over to 

Monique Griffith Designs, she has a great blog!!!       (from Wed. March 2, 2011)

Jamie and Jeremiah's 9th anniversary card

another copied card
http://handmadewithlovebysarah.blogspot.com/2010/08/delicate-cottage-rose.html
 Sarah used all tiny pearls on her card I used liquid pearls in the center and tiny pearls around the edge.

                                                                     the inside

Jeannie's baby angel and lamb

Hi all, My sister had asked me to cut 20 sets of crosses and ovals for her to make for her granddaughters dedication into the church. so I decided to make a card for Breilla using the same cross along with Jeannie's baby angel and I also found this lamb on her blog...

100% Jeannie card

I have want to make this card since I first saw it and now with my design studio I figured I would give it a try
since I do not have all the same carts as Jeannie I had to use what I had... I think it turned out pretty good...what do you think Jeannie???
you will fine Jeannie's card here with the best ever direction to make this card......
http://aplaceformycards.blogspot.com/2010/06/perfect-vacation-spot-handmade-cards-by.html

                                                              the inside

                     THANKS JEANNIE!!!!

Briella"s 1st BD card...THANK YOU JEANNIE!!

I was have a heck of a time trying to come up with something for my nieces daughters 1st Birthday.
so I figured go see what Jeannie might have and I found Lumpy from Pooh and friends. Jeannie's was more
for a boy  and I wanted it more girlie so got out my Sweet Pea paper and this is how it turned out....

                                                                     the inside

                                                                Jeannie,,, I hope you like it!!!