Viva la Verve Week 5



Hi all, sorry for not posting my pumpkins as promised but look for them tomorrow. For now I am entering this card in the VLV October Week 5 challenge and the sketch is provided by one of my favorite diva's, Andrea Ewen. I love that I could bring this card together in a jiffy because of the simplicity of this sketch. I can see so many options for this one and it's definitely a go-to for me in the future. Here's Andrea's fabulous sketch for Week 5 of October.



I used DP's from Basic Grey's Porcelain paper pack and paired them with a coordinating shimmer cardstock. A Lacey Oval and Standard Oval follow the sketch requirements closely but I opted for a Winter Rose by Prima to accent the main stamped panel instead of a circle. The sentiment is from the Words of Wisdom set Julee released in August and I love the fonts and great sentiments. It is definitely a must have set in my book and some branches from the Sunny Days set complete my panel. A row of clear rhinestone embellishments add a little bling and finish it off. 

Just in case you didn't know, I love this sentiment and how very true it is. Life isn't always perfect but we decide whether it is wonderful or not. 

I'll be back tomorrow with my 3D pumpkins and sorry for being MIA the past two days. Have fun and enjoy your life! :-) 

~Lisa

Stamps: Sunny Days & Words of Wisdom (Verve)

Paper: Porcelain (Basic Grey), Choice Snow White (TE store), shimmer cardstock

Ink: Fired Brick Distress Ink (T!m Holtz), Memento Bamboo Leaves

Accessories: Lacey Circles, Standard Circles Lg., Lacey Pennants (Spellbinders); Winter Rose Vanilla Ice (Prima); clear rhinestones (PS) 

CR84FN40 Week 2 Color Challenge



Hi there and welcome! I am entering today's card in my first ever CR84FN Color Challenge and this week  we are playing with the pretty color combo of red, brown and kraft. Take a look at our inspiration for this challenge.

I've been admiring this challenge for awhile and finally mustered up the courage to enter. There is major talent behind the scenes and from those who enter the challenge so it is a bit daunting. This week "sparked" my interest because Mona's husband, Scott, shared a wonderful quote from the late Steve Jobs. I decided to make this card for my DH to let him know just how much he means to me. My life wouldn't be complete without him and I thank God for my husband and the precious time He has given us. I can't imagine what the Jobs family must be going through right now, but I do hope they are comforted by the many prayers that have gone up on their behalf. Steve Jobs was a creative genius and he brought us joy through his amazing creations. He was a true pioneer in every way and we have been blessed by his presence here. 

I should note that I am also entering this card in the Viva la Verve Week 3 Challenge over at SCS. My card today used Maureen's awesome sketch which you can view here if you like. This is a busy week and needed to make this one do double time.

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Lisa

Stamps: You and I (Verve)
Paper: Kraft and cardstock
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: Mini Paper Rosettes (T!m Holtz/Alterations); Loops Heart border punch (MS); Hearts Impression Plate (Taylored Expressions); Heart Circles Die (Spellbinders); Country Birds Whimsies (Webster's Pages); chocolate pearls (Kaisercraft); red brad (PS); chocolate ribbon (Hobby Lobby)