Case-a-Diva~

It's Diva Dare time again with Verve. This time around the dare is to Case-A-Diva! I had such a hard time choosing a card to CASE. So many talented Divas, so little time to stamp! Finally I settled on the mega talented Amy Sheffer. Be sure to hop over to her blog and check out the card I CASE'd. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time when you do. You are going to spend hours drooling over all of her crazy incredible creations! :)
Here is what I created~

This lovely does double duty. It's also based on Viva La Verve Sept. Week 3.

Now, that is a sketch! So many elements. I kept it pretty simple. I chose the same stamp set (Verve Better with You) as Amy did. I looked forever to find yellow flowered DP in my stash but, alas I don't own any (GASP) I ended up going with MME and a Basic Grey scrap! I was going to machine stitch but, then my Janome Sew Mini decided that it hates me. I grabbed my Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker and faux stitched the layers instead. I sponged my Sizzix Top Note Die and cut it with my MFT Bracket Border Die-namic. I will definitely be using that idea again. The large scallop is my MFT Doily Duo Die-namic and the small scallop is my Scallop Circle nestie. A little Divine Twine, A few craft store buttons, SU! ribbon, and Rhinestone gems finish the job. I have to admit I don't think I ever would have created this card with out the inspiration pieces but, I LOVE the way that it turned out! Thanks for stopping by!

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TCP Tues 175

TCP Tuesday is one of the challenges that I look forward to each week. I love that the style of challenge changes from week to week. It really keeps me on my toes and pushes my creative boundaries. Last weeks challenge was this ☟ sketch. 

Do you see the flags? They sent my creative wheels into overdrive. What could I possibly use for that portion of the sketch that would work with the Cat's Pajama's stamps I had to work with? In the end I got too busy to craft and had to throw a card together quickly.

I had such high hopes for this card and in the end I just couldn't get it to look like the vision in my head. I really thought the paper pieced ears would look cuter then they do. Oh, well! This is the Kick Some Grass set. I had to have this uber cute set when I saw it. It's just so darned cute! :) I colored PJ in with copics. The DP is Basic Grey, CS is SU! as is the Organdy Ribbon. I free handed the felt clouds and added a dusting of dazzling diamonds glitter for panache. That about did it!

One more thing before I go. I was blog surfing yesterday and wandered over to the Verve blog and what should I see? 

I Won the last Diva Dare "Sending Some Sunshine"! I was so surprised when I saw it and of course elated! Definitely an awesome surprise! Ok, I am out. Have a good day! TTFn~

Diva Dare~

It's almost the end of the month which can only mean one thing. I am scrambling trying to get cards made for each of the Viva La Verve sketches. I'm not really sure why I leave them to the last minute. I love playing and I think the sketches are brilliant. 

                                     

 

Here's my card for the week 5 sketch. I used most of the supplies that were sitting on my desk. Yeah, they are the leftovers from the MFTWSC card that I shared in the previous post.

I was so happy to finally be able to break out the stamps (Making a Statement) and Cut Above dies (Rounded Scallop Frame, Loopy Blooms) that I got from the new release. I just love how these pieces coordinate! It makes throwing a card together so easy. 

I also made this with the current DIVA DARE in mind. This month the challenge is Sending Some Sunshine. The dare is to make an uplifting card and SEND it to someone! Well I am planning on sending this to my cousin. She is one of my best friends and has been my whole life. We are really more like sisters. Unfortunately, we just don't get to see each other that often. She is going to LOVE that I added a bird to this project since, they really freak me out. :) I used SU! CS and ink along with my Basic Grey DP. Divine Twine that I picked up at MFT. The scallop circle punch is SU! Thanks for stopping by.

Sentimental about paper~

I hate wasting things. Especially my crafting supplies. So I save my scraps of cardstock and pattern paper. Thus, I have quite the collection of scraps. I have been really trying lately to use up some of those scraps and give them a new life. I mean I paid for the whole sheet of paper so I might as well use it, right? This card is based on this weeks TESC143. Such a fun little sketch. I really thought it was going to be a challenge for me because I am not such a fan of triangles but, it went together nicely.

I am also happy to report that it's created entirely out of scraps! I dug out some really old Chatterbox designer paper and went to town. I can remember when I bought this paper. I loved it so much it made me drool. I'm pretty sure I held onto it for awhile. Just waiting for the "perfect" project. :)

I am so relieved that I have "mostly" gotten over the "it's just too pretty to use" phase of my crafting life. Now I say " Use it or lose it!". You will notice this is a sentiment only card. I decided to take the challenge and play along with this weeks Diva Dare.

The challenge was Sentimental about Paper. Dig into your paper stash and create a project with a sentiment only. No images.

Now, no images is defintely what I call a challenge! :) I have grown so attached to my Copics that it's hard to create without them. None the less, here you have it! I love it when I can combine challenges! Thanks for stopping by.

I Played Here~

Catch the Bug Challenge Blog- Heavy Metal

Supplies~ Cardstock, Sentiment stamp, Ink, Stampin' Write Markers. Stampin' Up!- DP. Chatterbox- Flowers. Prima- Brads. Making Memories- Scallop Circles. Spellbinders- White Gel Pen. Sailer White Writer-