Two Valentine's Day Cards

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.


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.

That's it for me tonight, but I will be back tomorrow night.

Blessings & Love

Julia M

Viva la Verve

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.

Blessings & Love
Julia M

Changing my Crafting Resolution

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.
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).

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.

Well I did make a card tonight, but I was too tired to take a picture so I will show it tomorrow.....Good night!!!!

Blessings & Love

Julia M

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.

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.


Blessings & Love
Julia M

Happy New Year!!!

My first post of the year whoo hoo!!!!

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.


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.

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.
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.







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

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.

Well that's it for me, I will be back tomorrow with another card and let you know what I bought online last night.

Blessings & Love,

Julia M

Happy 4th of July

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!


Blessings & Love
Julia M

June Viva la Verve Winner

Oh 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.
First up is my patriotic card for the first sketch. I used the new American Hero stamp set, and some DCWV paper from an old Summer Stack.

This next card was for the second week and I kept it pretty simple using some Pink Paislee dp and green cardstock. 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.

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. 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.

Well that's all from me today. Off to enjoy all the sunshine. See you tomorrow with a 4th of July card.

Blessings & Love

Julia M