tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49850106462309106382024-03-21T14:38:55.802-07:00JM CreationsJulia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-60351459399939097172013-03-10T19:45:00.002-07:002013-03-10T19:45:56.291-07:00Happy 21st Birthday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildZuYjopABvWFJmi_ROiAR60DGgaCoVVFQ4IRKqxx_Id4VRCWAzfmfdFHDlU17pH6gdzloJ1utYND7QPQ0m3UVjTLFVoqLHmRDxn1BdbC3uH8JL2VqcqIIH15YRcpK7MHAFKv9HnJi8mS/s1600/Julia+M_jm342013.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildZuYjopABvWFJmi_ROiAR60DGgaCoVVFQ4IRKqxx_Id4VRCWAzfmfdFHDlU17pH6gdzloJ1utYND7QPQ0m3UVjTLFVoqLHmRDxn1BdbC3uH8JL2VqcqIIH15YRcpK7MHAFKv9HnJi8mS/s320/Julia+M_jm342013.jpg" /></a>Yay my daughter has finally turned 21 and she is so excited. I just had to make her a special card so I thought I would try my hand at coloring this gorgeous Kenny K digital stamp called "Movie Star". My daughter is such the diva so this was perfect plus purple is her favorite color. I'm entering this into the Kenny K's Krafty Krew Happy Birthday Challenge #134Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-61692654892272614782012-01-16T18:44:00.000-08:002012-01-16T18:44:56.812-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well my blogging goal has already fallen short, but I truly have been a busy little bee. I have made 4 Sympathy cards and started working on Valentine's Day cards. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZTa9xg_HTBBpAsZ7ZWuMFr1-45otLLl91Zab_D4pHt2SmlbGa6k7pd6PHtsPtXLnmdLKXBcVvU5n00tDNne5Klw9SvJKYcDpHkOQRnt0vev79zxuqiigKPkgUakphzj3ESFr31-KL9Id/s1600/Julia+M_jm362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZTa9xg_HTBBpAsZ7ZWuMFr1-45otLLl91Zab_D4pHt2SmlbGa6k7pd6PHtsPtXLnmdLKXBcVvU5n00tDNne5Klw9SvJKYcDpHkOQRnt0vev79zxuqiigKPkgUakphzj3ESFr31-KL9Id/s320/Julia+M_jm362.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <em>Card Details:</em><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> Stamps:</b> Scripture Collection 2 (ODBD)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> Paper:</b> Lost & Found Union Square (MME), True Black, Vintage Cream (PTI) </span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> Ink:</b> Versafine Onyx Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> Accessories:</b> embossing powder, Glittered Flourishes (Recollections)</span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="smallfont"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" class="tborder"><tbody id="collapseobj_photoinfo">
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<span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Stamps:</b> New Mercies (Verve)</span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Paper:</b> Early Espresso (SU!), Vintage Cream (PTI), Curio (BG)</span></span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Ink:</b> Always Artichoke (SU!), Antique Linen, Tea Dye Distress Inks (Ranger)</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Accessories:</b> Fleur de Lis Rectangles (Spellbinders), ribbon, pearls, Prima flower, rose (Recollections) </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Accessories:</b> Grommet Tags, Lacy Circles (Spellbinders), Branch punch (MS), paper piercer, Mat Pack (SU!), embossing powder, ribbon, Prima flower, mini roses </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Stamps:</b> 1 Peter 5:7 (Verve) </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Paper:</b> Printery Collection (Prima), True Black (PTI)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span class="smallfont"><b>Ink:</b> Versafine Onyx Black </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Stamps:</b> Forever in Our Hearts (Verve), Sympathy Nested Sentiments (Justrite)</span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Paper:</b> Bell Armoire Stack (DCWV), True Black, Vintage Cream (PTI) </span></span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Ink:</b> Versafine Onyx Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span class="smallfont"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Accessories:</b> Swirl bp (Ek Success), Grommet Tags (Spellbinders), pearls, embossing powder </span></span></span></span></span>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-85940410578107141282012-01-08T13:30:00.000-08:002012-01-08T13:30:56.524-08:00First post of the year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy New Year and welcome to my blog. One of my goals for this year is to actually post a card every other day. So onto my first card....for this card I used the Mojo Monday sketch #222. What an awesome sketch to start the new year off . Since I didn't get a chance to send any of the Christmas cards I made this year I decided to make a few Thinking of You and Friendship cards to send to some of my girlfriends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for looking and Have a Blessed Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Card Details:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em> Stamps: Wishing You, Blue Skies(Verve); Bring on the Cake(G Studio)</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Paper: Honey Cake(MME); Vintage Cream, Terracotta Tile(PTI)</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Potter's Clay, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Accessories: Circle, Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); embossing powder, pearls</em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtdwSDmkgjhGREfiUuX7Ad0H6Rr0F7BUEfLPyxMj33YjbIA7UQu6uYU_FHcsW_SbcUssTVsoDR3ai18s_uHWT5DYo3mJ_NbtPw5tZ8sajt06YOTQwk-6gPMRtih-QVqz-_M_0_O-fg-df/s1600/Julia+M_jm360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-88218353841427080072011-06-15T09:50:00.000-07:002011-06-15T09:50:28.889-07:003 Weddings and a Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It seems like everyone is either getting married or going to a wedding lately. This first set was made for a friend who is going to London for her father's wedding. I thought I would surprise her and make a card with a matching box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF17rq-RZJABEg7IlyjIb7dYpVZmeSHFFJTGOx6ZQNi7eUR56RjBSi_zBAKAUkMDh0nw6I2jNoegelM4pgoMVyjM0zirsj2nzjEq_W_VdZ1ljk8VZg3sudHyYNff-LFHRwd41dcN90h8iy/s1600/Julia+M_jm300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF17rq-RZJABEg7IlyjIb7dYpVZmeSHFFJTGOx6ZQNi7eUR56RjBSi_zBAKAUkMDh0nw6I2jNoegelM4pgoMVyjM0zirsj2nzjEq_W_VdZ1ljk8VZg3sudHyYNff-LFHRwd41dcN90h8iy/s320/Julia+M_jm300.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellow and gray are one of my favorite color combos, so I had to use this new paper from DCWV called Lemon Flower Stack. The stamp set is called Love Story (Verve) and I used a silver flower that I took the center out of and added yellow and gray roses.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FD9V2VOoeEVJ79EexUDg8Lr4F4bscnNmkOlSuXU_zMof4O3MgDQcK4NM_8xStkrFPMXgq79j1lT-PiB4NUEYQM2UZ51hE-elAUPH6KUr9juKQ6ePN-0dinCgtFlUfrKyGeYB38rjJnmn/s1600/Julia+M_jm299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FD9V2VOoeEVJ79EexUDg8Lr4F4bscnNmkOlSuXU_zMof4O3MgDQcK4NM_8xStkrFPMXgq79j1lT-PiB4NUEYQM2UZ51hE-elAUPH6KUr9juKQ6ePN-0dinCgtFlUfrKyGeYB38rjJnmn/s320/Julia+M_jm299.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This card was for a Mojo Monday sketch challenge, that really had me stumped because of those panels. I couldn't figure them out for the life of me. Thank goodness ny daughter knew what to do and it worked out perfect. Her cousin is getting married this week so it worked out perfect. I've been hoarding this dp for over a year, and finally cut into it. I even made the flower from the gold paper. The sentiment, flower, and leaves are all Verve stamps.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJAV59falJXhLgQoLdWTcBaw29fuYlLJ_UIEpbZNqUJ2nUSx7IOUrR5qnrLGNi51zWQRkKSeC9g2oKiHbROOsRLs5Wbl9OprfFgf9CyYYodzcol7DMCDheSt3WVAocJvy56VcYaY_ld3n/s1600/Julia+M_jm301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJAV59falJXhLgQoLdWTcBaw29fuYlLJ_UIEpbZNqUJ2nUSx7IOUrR5qnrLGNi51zWQRkKSeC9g2oKiHbROOsRLs5Wbl9OprfFgf9CyYYodzcol7DMCDheSt3WVAocJvy56VcYaY_ld3n/s320/Julia+M_jm301.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This last card was a request from a friend whose sister is getting married. I went soft and romantic for this one using my favorite wedding couple from Inkadinkado, a pearl flourish and lavish wedding flower I found at Michael's.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQ4kpag4R0VNNeoVK4rivIo_inv_1-X3d7aSwkGQVNLEU3d-4QzAh3NFi_tS0AY2GTWcIjzb8gzOT99pGSitoQuc1kHBK9Y8ZjJLQ6bi2ZBuj7dsCTcuGBP6ttCL_Zf7cYmBFTDU6ZyS9/s1600/Julia+M_jm302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQ4kpag4R0VNNeoVK4rivIo_inv_1-X3d7aSwkGQVNLEU3d-4QzAh3NFi_tS0AY2GTWcIjzb8gzOT99pGSitoQuc1kHBK9Y8ZjJLQ6bi2ZBuj7dsCTcuGBP6ttCL_Zf7cYmBFTDU6ZyS9/s320/Julia+M_jm302.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span id="goog_2133523738"></span><span id="goog_2133523739"></span>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-87723150909733649042011-05-11T11:12:00.000-07:002011-05-11T11:16:56.774-07:00Mother's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Since Mother's Day has come and gone, I thought I would show the cards that I made. I used Verve's stamp set Love Deepens and Because of You for all the cards.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>First up is a card I made for my wonderful momma. I went shabby chic on this one and used the current sketch from Mojo Monday. The dp is from DCWV (Mademosille), finally fot a chance to use tose fancy pearls I have been holding on to for months.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEpmivRCPhFA2DvvLddiTRdg5PMFGIxwVRxe2FrcbZxVmITI2Q1a0oVAJ1B1e6UCwLpSxOD3UaV8WFJn55Dj07jlwoJXztMXh16qzKpONTaSP7TGbNteL6sZXfapzw8tTz5fPeHRnL1qO/s1600/Julia+M_jm295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEpmivRCPhFA2DvvLddiTRdg5PMFGIxwVRxe2FrcbZxVmITI2Q1a0oVAJ1B1e6UCwLpSxOD3UaV8WFJn55Dj07jlwoJXztMXh16qzKpONTaSP7TGbNteL6sZXfapzw8tTz5fPeHRnL1qO/s320/Julia+M_jm295.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><em> This second one is for Mrs. Wheeler, who we call Nana. She has been such a blessing to me through the years, so I had to make her something special with her favorite color purple. I used the same dp from DCWV with lots of pearls</em>.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1HXpP-fgyqhyJ5s0au9bhlNdLki63ainYHLq-g1kBNESHB8pJe9sV44Gm708TAttdbYIAECJkRXA8eVOaRkPPCm50JQaCv_EkL_y1FC-AeIf6A9ODocSeSHP-Xo7ph85rXGO-qAJ_KfJ/s1600/Julia+M_jm291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1HXpP-fgyqhyJ5s0au9bhlNdLki63ainYHLq-g1kBNESHB8pJe9sV44Gm708TAttdbYIAECJkRXA8eVOaRkPPCm50JQaCv_EkL_y1FC-AeIf6A9ODocSeSHP-Xo7ph85rXGO-qAJ_KfJ/s320/Julia+M_jm291.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><em> This one was for my good friend who I affeciatenly call Momma Pearl. This fabulous woman has been such an inspiration to me and is always there when I need her. I used dp from K & Company and a dimentional flower that coordinated with the dp.</em><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-D3zczop9Ks-usnawtB4SzNG_VoWGPvzeMzZXDztlGSR1zOwc_BgfseDaaAqZev0vmQ3SgRvP9rhjjbVPu6yTAGfJD_LXuOwaQX42kYaGTTmbZqtfui949ruWzXUcfEBcIyikvU4fIuS/s1600/Julia+M_jm293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-D3zczop9Ks-usnawtB4SzNG_VoWGPvzeMzZXDztlGSR1zOwc_BgfseDaaAqZev0vmQ3SgRvP9rhjjbVPu6yTAGfJD_LXuOwaQX42kYaGTTmbZqtfui949ruWzXUcfEBcIyikvU4fIuS/s320/Julia+M_jm293.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><em> My sister friend Leonor got this lovely creation of blue and pink . When I think of her I always envision springtime and roses. The dp came from K & Company (Sweet Nectar).</em><br />
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<em>For my God Mother's card I used the largest die from the Curved Rectangles nestabilities to make the card base and this yummy dp from DCWV(Lemon Flower). I added a rhinestone flourish and gren ribbon to complete the look. </em><br />
<em>So that's what I've been up to lately, see you next time!</em><br />
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<em> </em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGMwICAEzQRGZcVdAOAtEjfBQ3izDKNa6lg3Cc3R7CzY9TMown_kn4tlSmi7zLqoyEN5ok-utNZC6X5gRCp3dcmrbPEMinVyRDc2PsBbN44O4PDfydaEFF-jRzs-5qqXQhAo75JeH4w6o/s1600/Julia+M_jm292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGMwICAEzQRGZcVdAOAtEjfBQ3izDKNa6lg3Cc3R7CzY9TMown_kn4tlSmi7zLqoyEN5ok-utNZC6X5gRCp3dcmrbPEMinVyRDc2PsBbN44O4PDfydaEFF-jRzs-5qqXQhAo75JeH4w6o/s320/Julia+M_jm292.jpg" width="314" /></a>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-89342186171603493752011-04-15T20:28:00.000-07:002011-04-15T20:35:56.834-07:00Easter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsrs6nnTlzx31h_G_MBMnXFCH6b-NEJKH4uJqdqO96ESJbxG8uogVNE7Bts034HXqbXKZCFa5yHbe34k11FnxPp35KEw6pRd-Yeud2Fw28qdQU3t7MlgyYxkhvZT7ciEapPnlRYXMhsGM/s1600/Julia+M_jm283.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 315px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596018286797123026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsrs6nnTlzx31h_G_MBMnXFCH6b-NEJKH4uJqdqO96ESJbxG8uogVNE7Bts034HXqbXKZCFa5yHbe34k11FnxPp35KEw6pRd-Yeud2Fw28qdQU3t7MlgyYxkhvZT7ciEapPnlRYXMhsGM/s320/Julia+M_jm283.jpg" /></a> <br /><div>Here I am again trying to get my Easter cards done in one week. Where does the time go? It seems that work just takes too much of my time, but I did get a chance to make this card that I'm gonna send to my aunt in Georgia.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The card base is the largest Curved Rectangels Nestabilities, and the dp is from Prima Marketing. I sponged the edges with Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Inks, added some pearls and of course I had to add a big bow with a flower in the middle.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I'll be back tomorrow with a Viva la Verve card. So until then Ciao Baby!!</div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-85824844678078083762011-01-17T23:08:00.000-08:002011-01-17T23:28:41.640-08:00Two Valentine's Day Cards<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG018fbeuDDSQ3SEYGVjy_0WkEemiSkTXeQMc6Q2jqhRpYvx6-RW6s1jDY8xqIgEn_thO_ZqDPUAjXBb2tBzuzryJWD2dknt0smK5n1bdmphmpP7iqphgx-ffA-9vQOrp1twY5-ojS3JUO/s1600/Julia+M_jm253.jpg"><em><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 316px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563419850268904642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG018fbeuDDSQ3SEYGVjy_0WkEemiSkTXeQMc6Q2jqhRpYvx6-RW6s1jDY8xqIgEn_thO_ZqDPUAjXBb2tBzuzryJWD2dknt0smK5n1bdmphmpP7iqphgx-ffA-9vQOrp1twY5-ojS3JUO/s320/Julia+M_jm253.jpg" /></em></a><em> Move over Thank You cards, it's time to make Valentine's Day cards now. This first card was made using week 3 of the Viva la Verve sketch. I love red and black together, they are so romantic. The dp is a new stack from DCWV (Immortal Love), I got it at Joann's and now I wish I bought the 12x12 stack and not the matstack. I used a stamp from Verve's Love Story stamp set, some lace from Michael's and of course flowers. </em><br /><em><br /></em><em></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpHP0wKA7vnbWoK1Fd9TSdDcmx8IlqonUgRFrfHoNjA7QMGxft9Nc7Mo0I2T0DmFJjtPW3VezW8IUOxce9GzmmZT1CwPCS3eSrkdQmcKCZWr6JBTFLis9C5HF6Y20PAgjpbNdE3Rjw3PP/s1600/Julia+M_jm256.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563419843165720114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpHP0wKA7vnbWoK1Fd9TSdDcmx8IlqonUgRFrfHoNjA7QMGxft9Nc7Mo0I2T0DmFJjtPW3VezW8IUOxce9GzmmZT1CwPCS3eSrkdQmcKCZWr6JBTFLis9C5HF6Y20PAgjpbNdE3Rjw3PP/s320/Julia+M_jm256.jpg" /></a><br /><em>For my second card I went all "cotton candy pink" lol. I used the Mojo Monday sketch #174 and some dp from GCD Studios (Cloisonne). The stamp is from Verve (Heart's Desire) and the pearl flourish is from Zva Creative. I love these two and it's gonna be hard to part with them when the time comes, but at least they will warm someone's heart.</em> <div><em> That's it for me tonight, but I will be back tomorrow night.</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>Blessings & Love</em></div><div><em><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Julia M</span></em></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-75627698670569130062011-01-11T21:19:00.000-08:002011-01-11T21:30:14.274-08:00Viva la Verve<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZl65BJNeeXSNS18wgFYPT64Ltyy7gcbYI8RPj22GK48aiHaar7Mkrfav8Y0bvygtLiQAG-yLSB2-x88xhomUHP6Uf99xpm1y_KyBrGcBspjgwKEo8GASwzeC2tXW_AtT-9Ovsd3Nt7auQ/s1600/Julia+M_jm250.jpg"><em><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561166021241662530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZl65BJNeeXSNS18wgFYPT64Ltyy7gcbYI8RPj22GK48aiHaar7Mkrfav8Y0bvygtLiQAG-yLSB2-x88xhomUHP6Uf99xpm1y_KyBrGcBspjgwKEo8GASwzeC2tXW_AtT-9Ovsd3Nt7auQ/s320/Julia+M_jm250.jpg" /></em></a><em> This is my entry for the Viva la Verve sketch week 2. I still need to do the first week. I pulled out some K & Company dp (Ancestry.Com), and Cherry Cobbler cs (SU!). The stamp is from Verve (Thankful Blossoms), and I found these pearls to match my ribbon at Michael's on clearance. I'm gonna send this to my aunt in Georgia to thank her for the wonderful Christmas gifts.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Blessings & Love</em><br /><em><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Julia M <br /></span><br /></em><em></em>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-59279286973048469502011-01-10T22:41:00.000-08:002011-01-10T23:03:29.512-08:00Changing my Crafting Resolution<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2YQABMwuMyE4yGo7GeTA0jDp8k0wcoAlQdFLKR-ajaYkXtWgrp480_cQY6azvzlw0jdt4RGQJX-cRyqiRcjbNL1eb_yP6h9iQ12jFjeFujB5xFPbfsgvyziuz5GKWlbhKMF-GjUjLxgC/s1600/Julia+M_jm249.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560815436987092226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2YQABMwuMyE4yGo7GeTA0jDp8k0wcoAlQdFLKR-ajaYkXtWgrp480_cQY6azvzlw0jdt4RGQJX-cRyqiRcjbNL1eb_yP6h9iQ12jFjeFujB5xFPbfsgvyziuz5GKWlbhKMF-GjUjLxgC/s320/Julia+M_jm249.jpg" /></a> <em>Well my crafting resolution is not starting off as good as I planned. Making a card a day is probably gonna have to change to every other day, and if I post on my blog three times a week I'm doing good. Here are some recent cards I made.</em><br /><em>This first one is for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 172, that I did last night. This worked out perfect since I needed a quick sympathy card for a guy. I used some K& Company dp, Basic Gray cs (SU!), and Verve Stamps (Joy for thr Journey, and Notes of Prayer).</em><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV52D2lkvgC0tyOKMSZCYVX_DBTupOkaJLYGjd5i_DvMo-uJsoDkKry3MHbkBPL3AaTDnZphNwUz4arzJCCOIp8obU-zjpyS_FKRRa1an60_iV2sLzF4ZkMNqUu21z-psfZst7_LUhMjT/s1600/Julia+M_jm246.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560815427555002434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV52D2lkvgC0tyOKMSZCYVX_DBTupOkaJLYGjd5i_DvMo-uJsoDkKry3MHbkBPL3AaTDnZphNwUz4arzJCCOIp8obU-zjpyS_FKRRa1an60_iV2sLzF4ZkMNqUu21z-psfZst7_LUhMjT/s320/Julia+M_jm246.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><em>I made this second card using one of my favorite DCWV stacks (La Creme), Verve Stamp (Celebration of Thanks)& Martha Stewart bp (Deco Fan). I have an order to make 10 Thank You cards, so the next few cards are gonna be just that.</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>Well I did make a card tonight, but I was too tired to take a picture so I will show it tomorrow.....Good night!!!!</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Blessings & Love</span></em></div><div><em>Julia M</em></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-28230887176726667722011-01-03T21:59:00.000-08:002011-01-03T22:11:48.510-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijncwTxloKFxwAE3zO2WjteDoSJQzyPdZcE3FnSS5pdjo9baWGdA6Md0goFU1PcEc-I1wFvrK2x8EGVQlVFfIOVNKHp83YXLRzEf502vhVfen76l1m9wjEPQD3UTST6sRwUrNt6VXPaLG9/s1600/Julia+M_jm245.jpg"><em><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 294px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558207799439385554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijncwTxloKFxwAE3zO2WjteDoSJQzyPdZcE3FnSS5pdjo9baWGdA6Md0goFU1PcEc-I1wFvrK2x8EGVQlVFfIOVNKHp83YXLRzEf502vhVfen76l1m9wjEPQD3UTST6sRwUrNt6VXPaLG9/s320/Julia+M_jm245.jpg" /></em></a><em> I was up lat last night making this card. The dp is from DCWV called Street Lace, I used a sketch from Club Anya & Friends.</em><br /><br /><em>I'm right in the middle of making a Thank You card and I realize that I'm out of black satin ribbon, so I gotta wait until I can get to the store before I can finish it. It's 10pm and I'm too tired to start another card, so there goes my card a day resolution. Oh well, that just means I'll have two cards to post next time. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Blessings & Love</em><br /><em><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Julia M<br /></span></em>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-20797730074732367942011-01-01T02:00:00.000-08:002011-01-02T00:21:37.835-08:00Happy New Year!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0C2XHvH2tfjCpWYjK9ZGRhmcCwxGa0lERD-VvxT9i-ZNVZBxU2QplIvUaqKiRdGZH25rE9CHBthEAjVR9ntwUJ2Q9wmMMgCjFFfc22XiDrTILruCS_V_HMS_zhlNBjkHPqlxqBKtx-Wmb/s1600/Julia+M_jm243.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 292px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557156375741726338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0C2XHvH2tfjCpWYjK9ZGRhmcCwxGa0lERD-VvxT9i-ZNVZBxU2QplIvUaqKiRdGZH25rE9CHBthEAjVR9ntwUJ2Q9wmMMgCjFFfc22XiDrTILruCS_V_HMS_zhlNBjkHPqlxqBKtx-Wmb/s320/Julia+M_jm243.jpg" /></a> <em>My first post of the year whoo hoo!!!!</em><br /><br /><em>So much has happened this past year and I can't believe it's over so soon. One of my resolutions is to make sure I post everyday, even if I don't have a card to share. Since I haven't made a new card yet I thought I would show some Christmas cards and my Mom's birthday card.<br /></em><br /><br /><em>This first card uses Winter Silihouettes stamp set from Inkadinkado. I used an older Christmas Glitter Stack & Mat Stack from DCWV, and my new favorite SU color Cherry Cobbler.</em><em><br /></em><em></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdww7gv3dxRmZ5yokx2zcQ08InSgDqHLGrOW0d5ER7yuyxedVp8jKYnUFfAsGCmdmE7SIlLQg5OFJunbuKDQIgLeqwQlfJ4hpQZpbjAnUfvPV1-Bv9gLl_2hmfQwHGVqYS0YuiYcPCoFQA/s1600/Julia+M_jm240.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 319px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557156371019625474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdww7gv3dxRmZ5yokx2zcQ08InSgDqHLGrOW0d5ER7yuyxedVp8jKYnUFfAsGCmdmE7SIlLQg5OFJunbuKDQIgLeqwQlfJ4hpQZpbjAnUfvPV1-Bv9gLl_2hmfQwHGVqYS0YuiYcPCoFQA/s320/Julia+M_jm240.jpg" /></a> <em>This next card uses some dp from SU called Deck the Halls. This is one of the most elegant Christmas papers I have seen. I used the same stamp set, Regal Flourish Textures Fade from Tim Holtz, and these cool Prima Holiday Poinseittas I found at Michael's.</em><br /><em>I made this last card for my mom's birthday which is on New Year's Eve. I choose these soft colors because it has been so cold here lately and I wanted to make a cheerful card.<br /></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em>I made this last card for my mom's birthday which is on New Year's Eve. I decided to use Berry Sorbet (PTI), and Certainley Celerey (SU), two soft<br /></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTDnoHbn9QWPyiZv1JLNawemNAFL_eU8-xbTmqPj4_2gB8NxfJ249NG26CpIRWqWNlxoXcNV1pAQstMCDi6uagg7q8e5fD4_8nABwLeQv9ioMTll6KRzKRFYHadwQ5grHLLqx1nCAfVI8/s1600/Julia+M_jm242.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 371px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 554px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557156363831549746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTDnoHbn9QWPyiZv1JLNawemNAFL_eU8-xbTmqPj4_2gB8NxfJ249NG26CpIRWqWNlxoXcNV1pAQstMCDi6uagg7q8e5fD4_8nABwLeQv9ioMTll6KRzKRFYHadwQ5grHLLqx1nCAfVI8/s320/Julia+M_jm242.jpg" /></a><em>and cheery colors because we have had some very cold weather here lately and I needed to brighten things up. The dp is Porceleain (BG), and I got the floral spray from the dollar tree.</em></div><div><em>Well that's it for me, I will be back tomorrow with another card and let you know what I bought online last night.</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em></em> </div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>Blessings & Love,</em></div><div><em>Julia M</em></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-28295285515821665432010-07-04T13:23:00.001-07:002010-07-04T13:31:03.974-07:00Happy 4th of July<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6dULHFv_W6B4_gOVZ_PWcnt7257jv-lqSKvWdowRVHJaC76OnkGea9-7mVMNL3TvJ8i-sjhZSrOhVcSQfgcVhPYYbLYKiJWFyihulVoE70htOymSIkMIk3MAkYThaVeoQGcvv8ih8wBo/s1600/Julia+M_jm195.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 249px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490149693145137666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6dULHFv_W6B4_gOVZ_PWcnt7257jv-lqSKvWdowRVHJaC76OnkGea9-7mVMNL3TvJ8i-sjhZSrOhVcSQfgcVhPYYbLYKiJWFyihulVoE70htOymSIkMIk3MAkYThaVeoQGcvv8ih8wBo/s320/Julia+M_jm195.jpg" /></a> Happy 4th of July everyone! Just popping in to say a quick Hello. Not doing much today since I decided not to BBQ (crazy I know) just gonna relax. Had a wonderful time at church this morning so my spirit feels good. Have a wonderful day and be safe!<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Blessings & Love</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Julia M</span></em>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-13294424089458016472010-07-03T11:14:00.001-07:002010-07-03T13:01:41.389-07:00June Viva la Verve WinnerOh my gosh I can't belive I won the Viva la Verve June sketch challenge! When I found out I jumped up and down screaming "I won, I won"...yes my daughter thought I was crazy! I LOVE Verve stamps , plus I have never won a challenge before, so I'm entilted to be a little crazy..(LOL) So let me tell you about my cards.<br />First up is my patriotic card for the first sketch. I used the new <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-10-015.html">American Hero</a> stamp set, and some DCWV paper from an old Summer Stack.<a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-10-015.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489746799665266146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93VLA7hxx74OcaNqR4_FWBOK5gjLSmGZ__R1PDpk_cNGQktHaaTWrcfdMOTgL-8rFUiMHCFQX0mEGW1mQvmWyVmDn2IUf2aNognRamFtS5zfZmRJdT3l0oayJk0JjvUfLCvo0hjbwuQVc/s320/Julia+M_jm192.jpg" /></a><br /><div>This next card was for the second week and I kept it pretty simple using some Pink Paislee dp and green cardstock.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vPkCvM7Tu9PcSqnug7q4AQ5NhPupTHVHzlJvCfMNrWUK8mI-l3Vg-P5t3OHAA8dB2gDIelnA-YTkwPjAKXOGo_H9_bjhSaAXws0Fe7vJ8kEOZL3OtwcyKKmWxWq7xtS_cGp8mDGdLKvo/s1600/Julia+M_jm182.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 289px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489745792696276354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vPkCvM7Tu9PcSqnug7q4AQ5NhPupTHVHzlJvCfMNrWUK8mI-l3Vg-P5t3OHAA8dB2gDIelnA-YTkwPjAKXOGo_H9_bjhSaAXws0Fe7vJ8kEOZL3OtwcyKKmWxWq7xtS_cGp8mDGdLKvo/s320/Julia+M_jm182.jpg" /></a> For the third week I pulled out this gorgeous dp from MAMBI (Black & White Butterfly) I colored the high heels with Copic markers, and popped one up on the sentiment, that came from Hero Arts. This card will probably go to my sister for her birthday later on this month.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEd0CVlDRtFNXMza98RE7Y_wwO1MJeCfhIwirCteq8lsBBuvj2Ya48AzsgoU3dA_X0q8UMKcVHrcKvqKKkCZDtecUYa9ejv0r31dWA55IDQjQdLQBRfsne4i3LDfrD7TRPPMTO6AG11fB/s1600/Julia+M_jm193.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489745783307567954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEd0CVlDRtFNXMza98RE7Y_wwO1MJeCfhIwirCteq8lsBBuvj2Ya48AzsgoU3dA_X0q8UMKcVHrcKvqKKkCZDtecUYa9ejv0r31dWA55IDQjQdLQBRfsne4i3LDfrD7TRPPMTO6AG11fB/s320/Julia+M_jm193.jpg" /></a> Week 4's sketch was easy, but the color combo worried me a little. I don't really use red in my cards, but I think this turned out fine.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH9PJYSaMkax0vBcF27RLXQ-x77WhHMdEDZsA1eRJeyM4pMeFDCkjJUl1kIfwgPZerl4CvIy9Us6RV5ymyYzMvaaR_yhM0XsGZIM_RJ_KIX9M7KFdp8KTT_DvVQ-XGQc7NoTjtMuACBJ-/s1600/Julia+M_jm190.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489745778207935810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH9PJYSaMkax0vBcF27RLXQ-x77WhHMdEDZsA1eRJeyM4pMeFDCkjJUl1kIfwgPZerl4CvIy9Us6RV5ymyYzMvaaR_yhM0XsGZIM_RJ_KIX9M7KFdp8KTT_DvVQ-XGQc7NoTjtMuACBJ-/s320/Julia+M_jm190.jpg" /></a> This was the last sketch and it gave me the most trouble. I almost trashed this card, but I didn't have time to make another one so it had to stay. Probably one of my least favorite cards , so I will redo it next week. (I'm my worst critic) The dp is from DCWV (Cafe' Mediterranean) and the sentiment is from Verve.</div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZytn84hMNjSiWQdsFmNTMrHoJQyKdBdFTRj3ZgmFPAZG_Xm2qsNJlE1BKYP9ljSlpfiOfDiVvzwF9xgo-j6126CakhmnIvfofWUkqGQUagZ0ZiG9e_H4rET_-1xgER_GYMeFsval58Yc/s1600/Julia+M_jm194.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489745767827817218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZytn84hMNjSiWQdsFmNTMrHoJQyKdBdFTRj3ZgmFPAZG_Xm2qsNJlE1BKYP9ljSlpfiOfDiVvzwF9xgo-j6126CakhmnIvfofWUkqGQUagZ0ZiG9e_H4rET_-1xgER_GYMeFsval58Yc/s320/Julia+M_jm194.jpg" /></a> Well that's all from me today. Off to enjoy all the sunshine. See you tomorrow with a 4th of July card.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Blessings & Love</strong></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Julia M</strong></span><br /></span></span></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-19300506911258647402010-05-04T21:26:00.000-07:002010-05-04T21:33:04.563-07:00One Person<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQY71SEHj4fXNEetpgo7cGW1BYuo-pXJlYPDk-Iyl2JPqiBpBAI9xsga-d14CEhjt1bsTatGFdJ1FTHfCW02eS01WWnLRHx171o7WQyaxeAI_isyQ5lW1wRKOh3wnCiuCgU6RcHMGb6Hn/s1600/Julia+M_jm145.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467638162465696402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQY71SEHj4fXNEetpgo7cGW1BYuo-pXJlYPDk-Iyl2JPqiBpBAI9xsga-d14CEhjt1bsTatGFdJ1FTHfCW02eS01WWnLRHx171o7WQyaxeAI_isyQ5lW1wRKOh3wnCiuCgU6RcHMGb6Hn/s320/Julia+M_jm145.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I got a Shining Star from Stampin' Sisters in Christ for this Mother's Day card. I'm sending this one to my wonderful Mother-in-Law. I love black & white cards, but thought the pink would brighten things up . </div><div>I have more Mother's Day cards to show tomorrow, so until then have a good night.</div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-68300343583219002722010-04-29T22:22:00.000-07:002010-04-29T22:32:35.253-07:00Welcome Home Baby Girl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZto-JEgDCULNVx8r3cKQke_1q05Tq06qMzviKNLZTuAg960Jh-O0k8L4w2QGz3XpCXJiDdFt0eNM9om4oqPW7T7Us7YPGD2PJqn5xLmABj5aTScLuWIYYOJwUqdnmp9mUR1EpaGjud5Gu/s1600/Julia+M_jm151.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465797113665933730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZto-JEgDCULNVx8r3cKQke_1q05Tq06qMzviKNLZTuAg960Jh-O0k8L4w2QGz3XpCXJiDdFt0eNM9om4oqPW7T7Us7YPGD2PJqn5xLmABj5aTScLuWIYYOJwUqdnmp9mUR1EpaGjud5Gu/s320/Julia+M_jm151.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Just stopping in for a quick post. Today my friend's baby came home from the hospital after spending the past month there. I made this card to welcome her home. I used this weeks sketch from Christian Paper Crafts (CPCST54), and some dp from DCWV (Nana's Nursery). The stamp is from Cloud9 that I got at Joann's a few months ago. </div><div>That's it for tonight, got a busy day tomorrow so have a wonderful night.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Blessings & Love</div><div><span style="color:#cc33cc;">~Julia M~</span></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-67291334002104135362010-04-26T09:54:00.000-07:002010-04-26T10:09:10.000-07:00Delightful & DeliciousHad a blast at Verve's Beach Party Release Party on Friday. Unfortunately I didn't win anything, but I enjoyed playing along. I forgot to post another challenge card I made for Verve's Ready, Set and Stamp challenge using Delightful & Delicious. A great stamp set that I haven't used as much as I thought, but taking a second look at it I see so many possibilities to mix it with other sets. For this card I went shabby chic with a coffee color. The sketch is from Mercy's sketch challenge#69. I made a few cards over the weekend , but need to take photos so I will be back in a few days. Have a wonderful Monday! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85F9eTk95GUZ0n4ZZIzA_aBQy1XwMiWr1VJZwMVO03mi0BZ0EBm1IrRCMqqkqWPl24TX9EdHODZApD3f4EAOPy9p0Jg-sq_-ZlrO_VLhRN22bZIav4xJ7MZ8upz96krYf5voL-MubFZIq/s1600/Julia+M_jm137.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464491166369205458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85F9eTk95GUZ0n4ZZIzA_aBQy1XwMiWr1VJZwMVO03mi0BZ0EBm1IrRCMqqkqWPl24TX9EdHODZApD3f4EAOPy9p0Jg-sq_-ZlrO_VLhRN22bZIav4xJ7MZ8upz96krYf5voL-MubFZIq/s320/Julia+M_jm137.jpg" /></a> <span style="color:#ffff00;">LOVE & BLESSINGS</span><br /><span style="color:#cc66cc;">~Julia M~</span><br /><div></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-19675826294741022022010-04-23T12:13:00.000-07:002010-04-23T16:56:42.216-07:00VERVE'S BEACH PARTY CHALLENGESWhat a busy week this has been. The schools are doing STAR testing, so seniors had the craziest school hours possible since they don't take them.TGIF!...it's time for Verve's Beach Party Release Party tonight. I can't believe I got all 5 challenges done on time. This graduation card is for the 5th sketch challenge. I used Pink Paislee dp and some Zva crystal flourishes. I love how this turned out.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRLGPyTipWEsIW3bdZpdlB1XetEtk5IpXKfaLFTHQ5GMo5l5lgU30mIC0WzRVBylpQvJGZG88Hl9LGZFhAt0cHL67DaDQ-ZwDaRkMUaezw9dH11Iyfy3Ulc8-YPriPhBnKqZ0embwKs03/s1600/Julia+M_jm142.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463416195734109282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRLGPyTipWEsIW3bdZpdlB1XetEtk5IpXKfaLFTHQ5GMo5l5lgU30mIC0WzRVBylpQvJGZG88Hl9LGZFhAt0cHL67DaDQ-ZwDaRkMUaezw9dH11Iyfy3Ulc8-YPriPhBnKqZ0embwKs03/s320/Julia+M_jm142.jpg" /></a> This card is for sketch challenge#4. Finally got a chance to use this stamp that I've had for a few months.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdelYuh8XHDGEfO5TMXBxNLQYOB0mXVD2d0f-fHVKojgnohKnKBQptRFKzy2FYnkyypkIjEPoGCKiqlTadltPsRJu2CN4D_v_tCW9fOPt6R4I42t8ZlGtbUi6qAHgqu2ZIf9jmR_j2j8yC/s1600/Julia+M_jm141.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463416186149486162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdelYuh8XHDGEfO5TMXBxNLQYOB0mXVD2d0f-fHVKojgnohKnKBQptRFKzy2FYnkyypkIjEPoGCKiqlTadltPsRJu2CN4D_v_tCW9fOPt6R4I42t8ZlGtbUi6qAHgqu2ZIf9jmR_j2j8yC/s320/Julia+M_jm141.jpg" /></a>Sketch challenge #3 is a Mother's Day card for a friend who has always been there for me, she is a great inspiration as well.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQxKwH7XgfdDGqIt-gAvaYSgMGqqdubea93UfbYTMm3gp9-hZJiC4zvcj7saEBSck6M9LPvrIuXJ2y9A0m58BxB5jG9mc73lCfxqcYzw2zJkK3ZFCZmMlEOQkma1nJdOonhUty3TupCAv/s1600/Julia+M_jm140.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463416177905657314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQxKwH7XgfdDGqIt-gAvaYSgMGqqdubea93UfbYTMm3gp9-hZJiC4zvcj7saEBSck6M9LPvrIuXJ2y9A0m58BxB5jG9mc73lCfxqcYzw2zJkK3ZFCZmMlEOQkma1nJdOonhUty3TupCAv/s320/Julia+M_jm140.jpg" /></a><br />I used sketch #2 for a wedding card and is also for the Bible Verse Thursday Challenge where the theme is love. Now I have a wedding card handy for the next person getting married.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1Ni8omrnEwTnJvx0UtPVwd5XJdVu4YeS1Ddz5r2awgJz3lnLtjionn_EKRyM4j8UBESwQRctpxiqVhVuGq2Xp5d4rstCxviLtc8v71O6KVLa4VgL4iwLPSJ90EiegrNP2wEpYxBqltbz/s1600/Julia+M_jm143.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463416165006495266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1Ni8omrnEwTnJvx0UtPVwd5XJdVu4YeS1Ddz5r2awgJz3lnLtjionn_EKRyM4j8UBESwQRctpxiqVhVuGq2Xp5d4rstCxviLtc8v71O6KVLa4VgL4iwLPSJ90EiegrNP2wEpYxBqltbz/s320/Julia+M_jm143.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Challenge #1 is a color challenge using aqua, orange and green. Those are great colors for a summer birthday, so that's what I went with.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsHljNNUoFOg6n5LVwqn5A52akJ6xOU9gGn9_i0AscvxgOrLuDWZqzkI91ifgGkqrVUS0v4gOWZYR-ybJPOk_ufsoNZCmaO1E14_6yoJEhkNanq3nF6PAE8vUedcN1_NdLLXEtXs03HSf/s1600/Julia+M_jm139.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463416154918058370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsHljNNUoFOg6n5LVwqn5A52akJ6xOU9gGn9_i0AscvxgOrLuDWZqzkI91ifgGkqrVUS0v4gOWZYR-ybJPOk_ufsoNZCmaO1E14_6yoJEhkNanq3nF6PAE8vUedcN1_NdLLXEtXs03HSf/s320/Julia+M_jm139.jpg" /></a> Just a few more hours until the Release Party so I gotta get rested and get the credit card ready. I'll let you know how the party went and if I won anything!</div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#33ffff;"><em>BLESSINGS & LOVE</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><em>Julia M</em><br /></span><br /></div><div> </div></div></div></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-60032592306467427042010-04-16T21:54:00.000-07:002010-04-16T22:18:07.273-07:00I Won Some Blog CandyI won my first Blog Candy from Martine at <a href="http://thecrafttable.blogspot.com/">The Craft Table</a>. It was this gorgeous Origins DP from Basic Grey. I got it just in time to make this Mother's Day card for the <a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2010/04/mojo-monday-134.html">Mojo Monday Sketch #134</a>. This is such a great sketch. Of course I pulled out my <a href="http://shopverve.com/">Verve</a> stamps and Prima flowers. Can't go wrong with those two together. This is a short post with only one card because we have to get up early to go to a new student orientation at CSUEB for my daughter. I can't believe how fast this year has gone by. High school graduation is in 2 months.<a href="http://thecrafttable.blogspot.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460965987130987058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLZJ17g-RxqSa3BmexOThywoivr8eUTaDuR4qGV4LwEs1bI3Gp_PXP2oCZAqKQIl4R23iWMbE_gx9H87Leht6p4LRBaqrI6geEB9ku0hyphenhyphenJTm6G_9Q3YFdNrHetzeWfOYfzBtoled50TTD/s320/Julia+M_jm135.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Love & Blessings</span></span><br /><span style="color:#66ffff;">~Julia M~<br /></span>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-77143334688810629672010-04-14T11:12:00.000-07:002010-04-14T11:32:24.471-07:00Catching UpTime has gotten away from me once again with so much going on. My three nieces from Georgia were here for the week after Easter. I haven't seen them in a couple of years, so it was great spending time with them.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoubiJuKuTV_GXbx8z_bYGpyNZnR7cJPibpkQV8phSD_VhHXsAhnwy7D0GyoMRrUBeToi4TpXZlWQJlP3Hnfl7kl39azNjW3cuqsUvuvdvFGHpGxSfZgQaFzFnhcLjAWS6_nC9ygSlhMr/s1600/Julia+M_jm131.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460058900408482370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoubiJuKuTV_GXbx8z_bYGpyNZnR7cJPibpkQV8phSD_VhHXsAhnwy7D0GyoMRrUBeToi4TpXZlWQJlP3Hnfl7kl39azNjW3cuqsUvuvdvFGHpGxSfZgQaFzFnhcLjAWS6_nC9ygSlhMr/s320/Julia+M_jm131.jpg" /></a> For this card I used some new dp I got from SEI called Claire. I entered this into the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge where the theme was love.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ApKGD9CII7KCB0o1myMm37RW8gmebPDDiib9AqqjAlUvHlBe5rv2iY5UhgaN1QiDcjiHZVUReLnxTgiuNrKVq6kz8J_vch8gK4Hj4hwycCC5x484jkNCHivNLrft94ZQEi3KPOWjC841/s1600/Julia+M_jm133.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460058887183840626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ApKGD9CII7KCB0o1myMm37RW8gmebPDDiib9AqqjAlUvHlBe5rv2iY5UhgaN1QiDcjiHZVUReLnxTgiuNrKVq6kz8J_vch8gK4Hj4hwycCC5x484jkNCHivNLrft94ZQEi3KPOWjC841/s320/Julia+M_jm133.jpg" /></a><br />The first of many Mother's Day cards I need to make. Hopefully I can get them all done by the end of this month.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pUUWhO3OJOkJzd55IRKtzN4qGGYtT1eMe0Dz-nCLsO10o3DJJP4b5F8rYcrExLdY7pTTzxb6rqEMnpsKY71MZW0o-fWAb9aB0g30mDP-pk2c1S9tLLpVFNwGm-j9q2iacLw1PcdmM14L/s1600/Julia+M_jm132.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460058880406147602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pUUWhO3OJOkJzd55IRKtzN4qGGYtT1eMe0Dz-nCLsO10o3DJJP4b5F8rYcrExLdY7pTTzxb6rqEMnpsKY71MZW0o-fWAb9aB0g30mDP-pk2c1S9tLLpVFNwGm-j9q2iacLw1PcdmM14L/s320/Julia+M_jm132.jpg" /></a> I just entered this into the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge and Mercy's Sketch #69. Funny thing about this card is that I didn't realize my panel was crooked until I took the picture. Oh well I still like it.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-72081707536823636282010-03-25T08:17:00.000-07:002010-03-25T08:42:46.342-07:00Easter CardsI finally got 3 Easter cards done. I really only have one stamp set to use, so I ordered <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2161">Easter Blessings</a> from Taylored Expressions a few days ago. This first card is going to my Godmother & her husband in Rio Rancho, NM. I tried to keep it soft but neutral since it is for a couple. The cross is from Inkadinkado and let me just tell you the flowers were not easy for me to color. Overall I really love this card, so I might have to duplicate it. The dp is from Basic Grey's new line Kioshi.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZamc2c2G6tsC857jOfv8goUg1I2Xnnyn5KQiN3dCPo8hqOQXyKkBHE1_EMfSRoxiWK8i9pUK9oJYrlCK3hseCt1Odb6xsyRC8ETbUjgEvBYkRgmmh2MVwHjDbrBVyio2iNFwOXMtwUMm/s1600/Julia+M_jm101_1856_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452591844299006626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZamc2c2G6tsC857jOfv8goUg1I2Xnnyn5KQiN3dCPo8hqOQXyKkBHE1_EMfSRoxiWK8i9pUK9oJYrlCK3hseCt1Odb6xsyRC8ETbUjgEvBYkRgmmh2MVwHjDbrBVyio2iNFwOXMtwUMm/s320/Julia+M_jm101_1856_edited-1.jpg" /></a> This second card is going to a wonderful woman we call Nana. What a blessing she is to so many people. Her favorite color is purple, so I hope this card brings joy to her. See what I mean about one Easter stamp.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSa2wBNjoTPtaWs0MQ7HPvGDO6MDX0Dsic7cQdyloJeKKtwM3dBnZbIq7bCKI9ZaUbBy9B6MhM2raU1SDzoB6yxMpx4TnNWitortZ8oQcMOndHkDOvloGWzImzV5fAq57QHy5QNvNoJik/s1600/Julia+M_jm100_2695_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452591833059192674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSa2wBNjoTPtaWs0MQ7HPvGDO6MDX0Dsic7cQdyloJeKKtwM3dBnZbIq7bCKI9ZaUbBy9B6MhM2raU1SDzoB6yxMpx4TnNWitortZ8oQcMOndHkDOvloGWzImzV5fAq57QHy5QNvNoJik/s320/Julia+M_jm100_2695_edited-1.jpg" /></a> For this card I decided to use a scripture that reflects an Easter theme. I am sending this to my Aunt in Georgia. I decided to go very feminine on this one with all the pearls and the soft paper. The dp is Luxury Stack from DCWV. I originally bought this stack to scrapbook my daughter's First Holy Communion, but I never got around to that. (LOL) </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDbav-kMh7WkJ_FGWl4N2XpjWGBfXlN7Wl0Vl9I0WVPWHPMmD-0Z-3CRbiPBDRP7X9w2RUSGbVPPixcMpN9MWcN8bM7dz-Xbif9vCLoC26Y7cHhyHXVxEgCrhymGd1IThmoEMXS1sDn2m/s1600/100_2689_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452591824121060066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDbav-kMh7WkJ_FGWl4N2XpjWGBfXlN7Wl0Vl9I0WVPWHPMmD-0Z-3CRbiPBDRP7X9w2RUSGbVPPixcMpN9MWcN8bM7dz-Xbif9vCLoC26Y7cHhyHXVxEgCrhymGd1IThmoEMXS1sDn2m/s320/100_2689_edited-1.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#66ffff;">Blesings & Love</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc66cc;"> ~Julia ~</span><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-14714974443627532442010-03-23T23:22:00.000-07:002010-03-23T23:28:53.193-07:00I'm a Shining StarI'm soooo excited!!!! The shabby chic card I posted a few days ago got me a Shining Star and a blinkie from Stampin' Sisters in Christ . This really made my day to have a card I made recognized.<br /><br />I just begun to make Easter cards, yes I forgot it is in 2 weeks. I made 3 already but will have to post tomorrow as I am sleepy. Until tomorrow.....nite-nite!<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33ccff;">BLESSINGS & LOVE</span><br /><span style="color:#33ccff;">~Julia~</span>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-34621082111788376722010-03-20T23:27:00.000-07:002010-03-20T23:41:05.198-07:00SOMETHING DIFFERENTI thought I would try to make a shabby chic card. I see so many beautiful cards made in this style, but was afraid to try it. Finally said what the heck and started distressing my cardstock. This is what I came up with and entered this into the Stamping Sisters in Christ Challenge.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3i-p8fOPZ9NVnhu0g2me0J4JyxjtJftFEQT22W-VpIwO1K0geTqEuubBlae-Y84S6BhaTC9OH30V1qpbORCukY7hebH4JCr4wIf2JQU3l1ag2mTC0G6vPDk7M39XUxBtw-vLKLh6ULSK/s1600-h/Julia+M_jm122_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450970537833366002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3i-p8fOPZ9NVnhu0g2me0J4JyxjtJftFEQT22W-VpIwO1K0geTqEuubBlae-Y84S6BhaTC9OH30V1qpbORCukY7hebH4JCr4wIf2JQU3l1ag2mTC0G6vPDk7M39XUxBtw-vLKLh6ULSK/s320/Julia+M_jm122_edited-1.jpg" /></a> Notice anything different about this cards? I finally figured out how to do a watermark on them. I am not computer savy, but thankfully I have Photoshop Elements 6.0 and it was not too hard. Couldn't figure out how to save the watermark, but I will try tomorrow. So this card was done for the Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge week 1 for March. They are already in week 4 ,so I am way behind.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_7Jbii9WVI1KS0K4ACIRzp5fBe_WCxPajDkcjGHtklCBL7z8R1azM8ACXdA1Np4BXEQ1eTsNIpnDgTnEfESYDrid3QnTFGYe1qMaPfUT14UjgbFHv2oy4O334nuQXPrHrcZwK6sPOpQY/s1600-h/Julia+M_jm120_edited-3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450970522061865682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_7Jbii9WVI1KS0K4ACIRzp5fBe_WCxPajDkcjGHtklCBL7z8R1azM8ACXdA1Np4BXEQ1eTsNIpnDgTnEfESYDrid3QnTFGYe1qMaPfUT14UjgbFHv2oy4O334nuQXPrHrcZwK6sPOpQY/s320/Julia+M_jm120_edited-3.jpg" /></a> That's it for tonight. I got new dp the other day so I can't wait to post new cards.</div><div> </div><div> <span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><em>Love & Blessings</em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><em> ~Julia~<br /></em></span><br /></div><div></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-50100330343726581562010-03-14T22:02:00.000-07:002010-03-14T22:14:56.882-07:00HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY!Oops! I forgot to post my daughter's birthday card. So here it is. I used Sassy Suzi from The Greeting Farm and dp from DCWV. This stamp reminds me so much of my fasionista girl.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHFXFUw7aEPjxzkIdD-yrLTiQxQJ4_lV_P8pLJSM84ZYCjAMi5YSd80eGimUvX4YT0Iu8wh3s0WPYe9FOCtaPc2FZ4IRvwz5tPoNgPfQjJtzIDomvE-Rx29WwOYD46myWwQsqeGIhZcZe/s1600-h/Julia+M_jm113.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448723122540675506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHFXFUw7aEPjxzkIdD-yrLTiQxQJ4_lV_P8pLJSM84ZYCjAMi5YSd80eGimUvX4YT0Iu8wh3s0WPYe9FOCtaPc2FZ4IRvwz5tPoNgPfQjJtzIDomvE-Rx29WwOYD46myWwQsqeGIhZcZe/s320/Julia+M_jm113.jpg" /></a> Here is a picture of the Birthday Girl. She loves to take pictures of herself.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGaIDoGFk9smBrtSPcsU318OCrBLEcyDcsvOjTBdgcdWcXL8tA_7_FEWwBECTwTOua9x_nCMHSFqd59GMSZ9OIHNxWe_4QVmVnUTJjUG9cM3-CYmJijCuQ6-4bBtpT5w4n7iheW-O1UfGy/s1600-h/101_1716+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448723107498958658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGaIDoGFk9smBrtSPcsU318OCrBLEcyDcsvOjTBdgcdWcXL8tA_7_FEWwBECTwTOua9x_nCMHSFqd59GMSZ9OIHNxWe_4QVmVnUTJjUG9cM3-CYmJijCuQ6-4bBtpT5w4n7iheW-O1UfGy/s320/101_1716+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br />BLESSINGS & LOVE</div><div> ~Julia~<br /><div></div></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-80350975468759389112010-03-11T08:25:00.000-08:002010-03-11T08:42:24.397-08:00MORE BIRTHDAY CARDS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhHSCyd4ORHy80vbpr8JM4hyNbHFgv9npdPqsUMVfwYdCoenfNPqUnCalJLecnjhyphenhypheny8E6DxeycLml9gnX5erH-OWDVa13msrs36kWT-60HyOGf0GKTTZdFCF66mHj2eoy_NROb3Rkp0Yl/s1600-h/Julia+M_jm107.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447417292332092210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhHSCyd4ORHy80vbpr8JM4hyNbHFgv9npdPqsUMVfwYdCoenfNPqUnCalJLecnjhyphenhypheny8E6DxeycLml9gnX5erH-OWDVa13msrs36kWT-60HyOGf0GKTTZdFCF66mHj2eoy_NROb3Rkp0Yl/s320/Julia+M_jm107.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I totally forgot to post the birthday cards I recently made.</div><br /><div>The yellow & green was made for my friend Joy using a Mojo sketch,</div><div>the black & cream was made for my friend Patricia using a Viva La Verve sketch, and the red & yellow one was made for my daughter's hair stylist. I will come back later to show the card I made for my daughter's 18 birthday.</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVaTfckoHJduorf4bibJp4hbOTNbVczu-Der1Z9a57e0F9PYzqa469LHAGcK7W83Y_a8wjpcckpotdSpcIJ2ut-fCGS9vlqeRLFYV8FQ-7K_dwqaIOXTpPHzDK9V2llyuQu-vrecCMwpCw/s1600-h/Julia+M_jm106.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447414156913004370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVaTfckoHJduorf4bibJp4hbOTNbVczu-Der1Z9a57e0F9PYzqa469LHAGcK7W83Y_a8wjpcckpotdSpcIJ2ut-fCGS9vlqeRLFYV8FQ-7K_dwqaIOXTpPHzDK9V2llyuQu-vrecCMwpCw/s320/Julia+M_jm106.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNyLahjDOVDC5BtNpKl1wicA5Uv99xUyi4qhDnSdHAYpPbwUjWscO-iEkc_ob0lCFKl95BNEEudEjCSbq_0VDLRtGrhvULTJhpIVtdI8gOenn_3NPLB69GNF4B6KLmkKwiqmvo-C2h35Q/s1600-h/Julia+M_jm104.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447414150504362546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNyLahjDOVDC5BtNpKl1wicA5Uv99xUyi4qhDnSdHAYpPbwUjWscO-iEkc_ob0lCFKl95BNEEudEjCSbq_0VDLRtGrhvULTJhpIVtdI8gOenn_3NPLB69GNF4B6KLmkKwiqmvo-C2h35Q/s320/Julia+M_jm104.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985010646230910638.post-36428766804160080202010-02-21T20:36:00.000-08:002010-02-22T20:00:08.646-08:00BIRTHDAY CARDS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9RiPEu0ynoq0mFYc_a3usXyfWuuLkzZSpbB4n6NeQ3bFywXGVx8yyV-FkOaNekbTavO0WaKg6aoSdj2CegQLVCJCwUq3Kob1kfjHgpXUlomguxmAvpnAqK20hTSzcq1WjEXTnDIopniL/s1600-h/julia+M_jm101.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440922894914494674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9RiPEu0ynoq0mFYc_a3usXyfWuuLkzZSpbB4n6NeQ3bFywXGVx8yyV-FkOaNekbTavO0WaKg6aoSdj2CegQLVCJCwUq3Kob1kfjHgpXUlomguxmAvpnAqK20hTSzcq1WjEXTnDIopniL/s320/julia+M_jm101.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Another wet evening here in California. So I was crafting up a storm. I have to make 4 Birthday cards for March, with 3 of them on the same day. Once I'm done with all of them I'll post them. This card was done for my sister-friend Leonor who had a birthday after Valentine's Day . Trying to use up all those scraps I have accumalated .</div>Julia Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480301103838319881noreply@blogger.com0