Verve Challenge Card VLVMay01

I am FINALLY getting to participate in the Verve challenges!!! I haven't played before because all my sets are Christmas ones. I absolutely ADORE this set. It's called Because of You. It seems to sell out pretty fast so if you want it, you'd better grab it next time you see it in stock. I really have to say...this is the absolute BEST designer series paper SU! has ever come out with!!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Baja Breeze
CS: SU! Kraft, Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip CS and Parisian Breeze DSP
Sets: Verve Because of You
Ribbon: SU! Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Acc: SU! Ribbon, PC Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

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Well...I was going to add more things to post later this week but apparently my adding a pic button is not working now. I'll try again later I guess...lol!

Parisian Breeze Clutch Purse Template

Here's the template hubby made up for me. If you have any questions, just lmk! I didn't cut the slanted area in the top of the template. I just cut them all the way off.

Parisian Clutch Purse

I have been wanting to branch out a little and make some new stuff other than cards. I'll be posting the template to this (thanks to super hubby!). I see so many wonderful purses, card boxes and totes so I wanted to try making one of my own. This was a lot of fun once hubby drew up the template for me. It's also very simple to make. I think the hardest part was coming up with a way to close it...LOL!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: none
CS: SU! Chocolate Chip CS and Parisian Breeze DSP
Sets: none
Ribbon: Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Acc: Buttons, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, White DMC Floss, Scor-Pal, BG Brads

CASEING Denise.......

I saw this card by Denise (peanutbee SCS) and just had to case it!!!! I didn't have a lighter shade of purple copic marker so I just used what I had...lol! I absolutely LOVE her work. I also have to say, it's all her fault I bought this set....LOL!!!! Anyway, My grandmother's favorite color is purple so I made this for her for Mother's Day this year. She raised me for a good portion of my life and has always been the one constant person I can count on. Love ya grandma! MWAH!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics (YG69-leaves, V09-flowers, Y13-flower centers)
CS: PTI White and SU! Elegant Eggplant
Sets: There She Goes Flowers of Happiness and SU! More Great Greetings (retired)
Ribbon: Elegant Eggplant
Acc: Yellow Stickles, Purple Dew Drops

Lighthouse Prayers

I absolutely looove lighthouses! Guess you didn't know that already huh?? LOL! Anyway, I was so happy to get time to play the other night I actually cranked out 5 cards. I have to fix one so that'll be another post for another day. I used Glimmer Juniper Berry by the Paper Temptress for the card base on this one. Loooove this color, the sheen...heck! all of it!!!! Yeah, I know...surprise, surprise hehehe Ya know! I really need to win the lottery or something so I can just buy as much of this stuff as I want! I think if I did that, Patricia would be in for a serious shock...ROFL!!! The image was stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black ink on Poison Ivory also by the Paper Temptress and colored with copics. I then matted my image on the Paper Temptress Black Velvet cardstock. As you can see on the right side of the sentiment....make sure you let the card dry before sticking your fingers on it *insert eye roll*. Anyway, here's all the deets....

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics (Y11-sun, N2+N3-lighthouse, 110 special black-birds and distant mountain, B41-water, G21-grass, E33-sand and E43-boat)
CS: PT Poison Ivory and Juniper Berry
Sets: IO Small Lighthouse, Inkadinkado-sentiment

Elegant Rose Birthday

I really wish I could come up with some snazzy title names....LOL!!!! Anyway, I got some playtime the other night and this is another simple card I came up with. I am really liking these simple cards! They are very quick and easy to make. The base card is Glimmer Mountain Rose from the Paper Temptress. This is more stuff that's DA BOMB!!!! This is the first time I've tried this color and am VERY impressed!!! I love the sheen and it takes embossing like a dream!!!! I stamped the sentiment on Cream Velvet. It has a great texture for stamping. Loooove it!!! I made this card with my Aunt in mind. One of her favorite colors is pink. Being an elegant, prim & proper type person, I thought it would fit her well...lol!

Supplies Used:
Ink: VersaMagic Pink Petunia
CS: PT Mountain Rose and Cream Velvet
Sets: SU! Elegant Greetings (retired)
Ribbon: Cream Satin
Acc: KC Pearl Pearls, Stylized Flowers Embossing Folder, Oval Scallop Nesties, Foam Squares
Tech: Dry Embossing