Happy Friday...

Hello & thanks for stopping by! Today's card is another fun card I cased from the NEW Stampin' Up! catalog. You can see the card I cased on page 156. My daughter asked me to make her some Valentine cards to pass out to some of her friends. These were super easy to mass produce and even has a pocket to add some candy or gum.

For my design, I used a medium Stampin' Up! Envelope and punched out one of the ends using my scalloped edge punch from Stampin' Up. A piece of pink pirouette cardstock was placed inside the envelope and the corners were rounded using the corner rounder punch. The kraft cardstock was crimped and wrapped around the envelope. Since I LOVE polka dots, I used some of my NEW ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon and wrapped that around the kraft cardstock. For some added fun on the front of the card, I punched out two hearts using my heart Nestabilities and stamped on the sentiment from the Sweet Valentine set by Verve.

Enjoy your weekend!! Please stop by tomorrow, I will be posting my OCC card along with a fun giveaway.

Cuttlebug Challenge - A Weave Card

Hello & Thanks for stopping by! :) Today's card is for a fun challenge over at the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog. The challenge is to create a weave card. Lori Boyd is the host and she has posted a wonderful step-by-step tutorial. For the complete details & samples, please click here.

For my weave. I started with 15 strips in Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette & White. My strips were 1/4" by 8 1/2" long. To get my weave going just a bit, I taped the white pieces down and started weaving the red alternating with the pink. After about 10 complete weaves, I removed the tape on the weave and started to move all of the strips together for a closer fit. I had to add a little more then what the tutorial suggested but you will figure what you will need to add as you make your weave. I cut a heart out using my heart Nestabilities from Cut At Home and then again with a smaller heart.

Once my weave was done, I cut the same large large heart and then trimmed it a bit so it would fit behind my brown heart. I tried several things with my layout but since I did not want to take away from the beautiful design of the weave, I kept it simple. The heart is popped up so I could stick a tag behind it. The tag is another heart which is where I put the sentiment. The sentiment is from the NEW Verve release called Sweet Valentine.

Before I go, I would also like to announce the winner for my watermark giveaway. Congratulations to Monica from Little Bit of Life. Please email me Monica so we can start on your watermark. :) jdmeyer6@sbcglobal.net

Thanks again for stopping by and making me smile!!

SC206 Snow Wonderful Frame Project

Hello and thanks for stopping by! :) Sorry for the late post but we had company today and this was the only time I had to make something fun for today's Sketch Challenge "SC206" over at Splitcoast.

Since I have been making a lot of cards lately, I made my sketch on a fun wooden picture frame I got at Mitchael's. I LOVE making projects especially around Christmas!! My inspiration came from this beautiful paper by Martha Stewart and one of my favorite stamp sets by Verve called Snow Wonderful. All of the snowmen got a fun hat using more of this polka dot paper along with a fun pom pom on top. The designer paper was glued down using mod podge. Snowflakes and glitter were added along with the year to personalize my project.

Before I announce the winner for the Christmas Card Giveaway I did for Sundays Featured Stamper, I would like to thank all of you for ALL of your super sweet comments! :) Congratulations to Pat from "Just4fun2", please email me your address so I can get your card out to you. :) jdmeyer6@sbcglobal.net

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week,

OCC - Sketch Challenge

Happy Saturday and thanks for stopping by!! Today's card is for a fun sketch challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our hostess for December is Julee Tilman and she's starting the month off with a sketch challenge. We also have a wonderful prize being donated by this week's guest designer Alma de la Rosa from the The Cats Pajamas.

Wanna play along and have a chance to win some shiny new stamps? Just upload your creation to Our Creative Corner blog or gallery and leave us a link. A random drawing will be picked for these gorgeous stamps Elegant Christmas and Fairy Christmas. Please have your card/project linked by 12 noon on Friday, December 12. If you upload to Splitcoast, please include OCCC in the keywords. The winner will be announced next Saturday, December 13th.

For my design, I decided to do a shaker card using my NEW stamps from Verve. This adorable snowman is from the stamp set Snow Wonderful.

You can find the directions for the shaker card here. It's a wonderful tutorial and even has a lot of pictures so you can follow right along.

Thanks so much for stopping by, Have a wonderful weekend!

Verve Project Challenge - Advent Calendar

Happy Tuesday and thanks for stopping by Jennifer's Sweet Designs! :) I don't know about you but I seriously can not believe that Christmas is only 23 days away! To bring me back to reality, I created this fun advent calendar for the Verve Project Challenge. I created this fun calendar on a small cookie sheet that I got at my local Dollar Tree. The cookie sheet measures 13.2 “ X 9.2 “. To personalize our calendar, I added our family name on the top using a fun font on the computer. This font is called Curlz MT.

Since the cookie sheet was longer then my standard 8 ½ x 11 cardstock, I had to camouflage the seam by covering it up with some fun layers. The background of the calendar was stamped and embossed using the Snowflake Splendor stamp set. All of the dates were made using the square scalloped Nestabilities and layered with piece of chocolate chip cardstock. Numbers were created using my Playground font by Sizzix. (You all know how much I LOVE my Sizzix stuff) :)

What would Christmas be without glitter? Once the calendar was put together, I used the Martha Stewart snow glitter all over my project along with the fun layers on the bottom of the calendar.

Since our family is full of December Birthdays, I used my Birthday Surprise stamp set and embossed a few presents to mark all of the Birthdays in December. The snowman was stamped twice using the Snow Wonderful stamp set. To make our calendar interactive, all of the images have a piece of magnet on the back. My calendar was a blast to make and you too can create something so fun and something you will cherish for years to come! I know my children will have fun each morning moving us a day closer to the best time of year!

Before I go I would like to announce the winner for my Card Giveaway. Congratulations to Nancy from Nancy's Stuff. To see Nancy's card, please click here. Please email me your addy so I can get your card out to you along with some fun ribbon. jdmeyer6@sbcglobal.net

Don't forget to sign up for my Christmas Card Giveaway, you only have 3 more day's to win a homemade card along with a little something special just from me for the holidays! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs to all,

Merry Christmas

Happy Tuesday and thanks for stopping by!! This is going to be a quick post... I have come down with a pretty nasty cold and feel something awful!! Since I was working on some other DT stuff, I quickly put together this card using some extra scraps. I don't know when I will be posting next, as soon as I am better, I will create a fun video tutorial for my OCC card I posted on Saturday.

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a wonderful week!

Hugs & smiles,

Sketches Sketch Challenge #70

Happy Thursday and thanks for stopping by!! Today's card is for this weeks Sketch Challenge over at the Sketches Challenge blog. A NEW Sketch Challenge is posted every Thursday and we would LOVE it if you played along. There is no time limit so play when you can. If you upload to Splitcoast, please use "Sketches" in the keywords.

I am having a blast with my NEW stamps from Verve. This adorable snowman is from the Snow Wonderful set. If you would like to see some more samples using this adorable set, check out the Verve gallery.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to sign up for my Christmas Card Giveaway!! You have until December 4th. I will pick 20 people to receive a homemade Christmas card designed by me along with a fun treat. For all of the fun details, click here. When you are ready for a little Christmas cheer, pour yourself some hot chocolate and click the holiday house on the right sidebar. :)

Recipe ~ Stamps: Snow Wonderful - Verve Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Ski Slop - SU Ink: White, Chocolate Chip Accessories: Nestabilities & Cuttlebug - Cut At Home, Ribbon, Twine.

Enjoy your day,

Verve Samples - Snow Wonderful

Hello & thanks for stopping by!! I have a couple more samples to show you using the NEW Verve holiday stamps. The stamps are available to order now & they even have some fun specials, click it out here.

For my first sample, I created a fun ornament. This ornament is pretty thick so it will last year after year! Directions for my sample ~ Cut two kraft circles, two kiwi kiss circles and emboss. For extra support, cut a heavy duty cardstock for the middle core. (A cereal box will work well) Using your tab punch, punch out a tab. (This will hold your ribbon/cord) To add a little extra detail, I stitched the kiwi kiss & kraft pieces together and sponged on some white craft ink to make it pop! Put it all together and you got yourself a wonderful holiday ornament.

My second sample is a fun Christmas card. It measures 4.25 x 4.25. I just LOVE this snowman and I had to see him/her with a pink layout!! What do you think?

Recipe ~ Stamps: Snow Wonderful - Verve Paper: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette Ink: White, Chocolate Chip Accessories: Cuttlebug/Winter House - Cut At Home, Janome Sewing Machine, Ribbon - SU.

Don't forget to sign up for my Christmas Card Giveaway, you have until December 4th!! Pour yourself some hot chocolate and head over, I have Christmas music playing and everything you will need to get you into the Christmas spirit!!

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a wonderful day!

Verve Preview Samples

Happy Monday & thanks for stopping by!! I have more fun samples to show you using the NEW Verve holiday stamps. The stamps are available to order now & they even have some fun specials, you can check it out here.

For my first sample I used Snow Wonderful by Verve. I embossed the background with white embossing powder and added the next layer using my NEW Nestabilities Labels 1 from Cut At Home. For some extra fun, I added some fun stitching & ribbon.

My next sample was made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set by Verve. I embossed the ornament using white embossing powder. The decorative edge was done using my NEW snowflake border punch by Martha Stewart. This gorgeous background paper is called Alpine Frost from the Mothers & Daughters store.

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a wonderful week,

Verve Preview - Ornamental Christmas & Poinsettia Christmas

Hello & thanks for stopping by!! Here are some more fun samples using NEW holiday stamps from Verve. Verve is having a release party tonight at 8 pm Eastern. I will be there so please stop by & say hello... :)

For my first sample, I used a frame die from Sizzix. The inside layer was stamped and the Vintage Glow technique was used. The scalloped die was placed on top & decorated with these gorgeous poinsettias. To finish it off, I added some of this beautiful ribbon from Stampin' Up! and another piece of Cardstock was added over that to secure the ribbon.

My second sample was done using the Ornamental Christmas set. I just LOVE the these stamps & the vintage glow technique!! The Ornament was layered with another circle that was embossed using the DVine Swirls embossing folder.

For my third sample, I created this fun embossed background using the background set from Snow Wonderful. The ornaments were embossed on colored cardstock and cut out. I added some fun silver cord and more ribbon to finish the card.

For my last sample, I wanted to create a card that was simple and easy to produce. The background was embossed 3/4 of the way using the Snowflakes embossing folder. The ornaments was embossed and cut out. To finish this quick & elegant card, Silver cord was added along with more beautiful ribbon. Since I LOVE this color, baja breeze, I went with this color. You can choose any color you LOVE.

Before I go I would like to announce the winner for the Verve Card Giveaway... Congratulations to Desire from Doing Life. Please email me your addy so I can get your goodies out to you. jdmeyer6@sbcglobal.net

Thank you for all of your wonderful comments & stopping by!! I really enjoy your visiting a wonderful & thoughtful comments!! Have a wonderful week,

OCC - Inspiration Challenge... Cupcakes :)

Happy Saturday & thanks for stopping by... Today's card is for a fun Inspiration Challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Denise is our host for November & she has picked this scrumptious cupcake, YUMMY :)


Here's is the yummy photo. Doesn't this cupcake look so yummy?! Since I am still playing with my NEW stamps from Verve, I created this fun cupcake topper using Julee's snowman from a NEW set Called Snow Wonderful & Snowflake Splendor. Both sets are being released tomorrow night, November 9th. Stop by the Verve forum tomorrow night, there SIX new sets and three plain jane stamps as well as throwing a fun bash with LOTS of fun samples, you won't want to miss it!! It all starts at 8 pm Eastern, hope to see you there...

Our Creative Corner would also like to welcome our guest designer this week, Taylor VanBruggen. She is the cupcake queen!! :)


If you get a chance, stop by Our Creative Corner, there are many more fun samples to see!!

Verve Preview - Snow Wonderful & Snowflake Splendor

Hello & thanks for stopping by!! Here are some more fun samples using the NEW holiday stamps from Verve. They are having a release party Sunday, November 9th over at Splitcoast!! I will be there so please stop by & say hello... :)

My First card is for a fun Sketch Challenge for the Verve's Holiday Release Blitz over on the Verve SCS Forum. There are 5 Sketch Challenges and this is #4. Julee is also giving away some awesome prizes!! Complete all 5 challenges & two lucky winners will each win all 6 of the new sets plus the three new plain jane stamps - a $99 value! To view today's sketch and the challenge details, head on over to the Verve Forum. You can also download and print a handy dandy pdf of all 5 sketches if you join the Verve group over on Papercraft Planet.

My second sample is using more of the Snowflake Splendor & Snow Wonderful sets. I just LOVE all of the NEW stamps & I am having so much fun coming up with fun designs for all to see!! :)

For my third design, I created a fun snow globe. For the background, I got creative!! Since I did not have a clear block big enough to hold the image, I used my Stampin' Around Wheel Guide by Stampin' Up! It fit the stamp perfectly plus since its clear, I could see exactly what I was stamping. Since one of the ends on the wheel guide has a piece that sticks out, I stamped it off the table just a bit, just so the wheel guide went off the table & not the piece of paper. (See example below)

I hope you enjoyed the samples. Later today, I will be sharing a few more samples using Ornamental Christmas & Poinsettia Christmas. Tomorrow I have a fun card to share for Our Creative Corner. We have a special guest designer, that I am sure you are going to LOVE!!

Have a wonderful weekend & thanks again for stopping by!

Verve Preview - Hello Pumpkin & Tall Oaks

Hello & thanks for stopping by... Here are a couple more sneak peeks from the NEW holiday release from Verve. The sneak peeks started yesterday on the Verve blog. Head over there to see what the Verve Diva's & guest designers have put together!! Here are two fun samples using Hello Pumpkin & Tall Oaks.

My first sample I used Hello Pumpkin. I embossed the main background using the DVine Swirls embossing folder. The next layer, I used this gorgeous dp is from Stampin' Up! called Sweet Always. To finish the card, I added this adorable bunny image & sentiment!! This set is so sweet, I just LOVE this set & all of the fun sentiments!!

My second sample, I used Tall Oaks. I decided to make my design a bit fancy and highlight this stunning sentiment!! The background was embossed and I even used the Vintage glow technique throughout the design. The acorns are popped on to finish the card.

Here is the recipe ~ Stamps: Hello Pumpkin & Tall Oaks - Verve Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Kraft, Whisper White, Sweet Always - Stampin' Up! Ink: Chocolate Chip Accessories: Cuttlebug/DVine Swirls - Cut At Home, Nestabilities - Cut At Home, Ribbon, Round Corner Punch.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Later today and into the weekend, I will have more samples to share using more of the Verve holiday release!

Have a wonderful day!!

Exciting News to Share PLUS a Fun Card Giveaway!! :)

Happy Wednesday & thanks for stopping by!! I have some fun & exciting news to share... Julee invited back as Verve's Guest Designer for November. She asked me if I would fill in for Amber while she is away! Amber we hope you are better soon and on your way to a speedy recovery!!

This sneak peek sample was done using the NEW Hello Pumpkin set. It's an adorable stamp set and I can't wait to show you some more fun samples using it!! For my sample, I first created a fun box & filled it with goodies. I used a pumpkin template and added it to the face of the box. The decorative paper is from Stampin' Up! called Sweet Always.

Here is sample #2 using the NEW Tall Oaks set. To give my design a vintage feel, I sponged on Chocolate Chip on all of the layers. This stamp set is a favorite of mine, I just LOVE the fun swirls and beautiful sentiments!! I can't wait to combine these sets with the Hello Pumpkin stamp set!!

The NEW release for Verve is Sunday, November 9th!! Julee is releasing 6 NEW holiday sets along with 3 Plain Janes Sunday, November 9th. You can join us on Sunday for the Release Party in the Verve Forum on SCS. Would you like to see some fun samples... Check out Verve Blog for daily sneak peeks. In celebration of the NEW release, Julee is also doing a fun sketch challenge for the next five day's called "Verve Holiday Release Sketch Blitz". PLUS Julee is offering some awesome prizes for two lucky winners, they will receive ALL 6 NEW releases PLUS the Plain Janes for FREE!!

Want some more fun news... For those that don't know, Julee has generously posted a pdf file with all 5 sketches in the Verve Group over on at Paper Craft Planet - It's a fun NEW place to play!! Join the group and download the file to get started with all 5 sketches. Paper Crafters is the newest planet in the Paper Craft world... Check it out and please stop by my page to say hello!! Can't wait to see ALL of my Blogging friends there!!

Goodies for you... Leave me a comment and I will personally create a fun sample just for you using any of the NEW Verve release, PLUS I will include some fun ribbon. I will announce the winner on Sunday, November 9th.

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week!

Two Challenges to Try... Vintage Verve & Cuttlebug

Before I start, I would like to wish my son a special Happy Birthday. Happy Sweet Sixteen Nicholas, I LOVE you!! :) xoxo

Hello & thanks for stopping by... We have another fun challenge over at Our Creative Corner. The challenge is hosted by Julee Tilman, who wanted us to get a little inky with our Verve stamps. The challenge is to give your Verve projects a vintage glow with a technique called Vintage Values.


Vintage Values How-To: Requires 2-3 shades of the same color of ink and a craft sponge. Starting with your lightest shade of ink, use a craft sponge to sweep ink from the outer edges of your cardstock inward as far as you want your glow to touch. Repeat with your next shade of ink, but only sweep about 2/3 as far in (so some of the lighter color still shows in the inner sections). Repeat with the darkest shade of ink (if desired), sweeping with short strokes, only about 1/3 of the way in.


Our Creative Corner would LOVE it if you played along!! Julee is even offering a fabulous Verve prize. Post a link to the OCC blog by Thursday October 30th. On Friday, October 31 at noon EST, we'll be choosing one random participant to receive their choice of any Verve Stamps set. If you don't have Verve stamps, feel free to play along with stamps from any company.


Recipe - Stamps: Fluttering By - Verve Paper: Kraft, Kraft Prints, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa Accessories: Cuttlebug/DVine Swirls - Cut At Home, Tool Kit, Round Corner Punch, Brads, Twine.


I have another fun card to share... This card was designed for a fun challenge over at the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog. This week's challenge is to embossed a piece of designer paper. Since I am so in the Christmas mood, I embossed a piece of this yummy holiday paper by Deja Views "Flurries & Frost" collection.


Giveaway time... Do you LOVE the paper I used on my card? Leave me a comment and you will be entered to win some PLUS I will include some of this beautiful Christmas ribbon by May Arts. I will announce the winner on Saturday, October 25th.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day and please stop by tomorrow, I will have another fun Christmas card to share.