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Friday, January 28, 2011

Viva la Verve February Week 1



Amber has provided a fabulous sketch for the first week of February. (okay, so it's not Feb. yet, but this challenge is starting off next weeks' sketch challenges). Check it out HERE.


I decided to use some older Verve images this week. The sentiment "fabulous (just the way you are)" is from the set Love's Flower, and was stamped with Smokey Gray Versafine.
I stamped the flower, from the set One Person, with Vintage Cream ink (PTI), cut it out, crinkled it up and added a pearl brad and some Stardust Stickles.

I added some texture to the Circle that is framed with the Spellbinders die Lacey Circles, sewed around each panel, and added some Vellum flourishes that I made using Sizzix's Flourish #9 die. The lace is from Wild Orchid Crafts, and the dp is all Webster's. I also added a border punch along the bottom (I know..not surprised are ya?), with an EK Success border punch.

That about sums this baby up. Be sure to check out the VLV forum over on Splitcoaststampers for all the sketch details.

Have a super weekend my friends!!
Happy Stamping!
Tosh

Stamps: Love's Flower, One Person (Verve)
Paper: Webster's, Ivory (PTI)
Ink: Smokey Gray (Versafine), Vintage Cream (PTI), Antique Linen (Ranger Distress)
Accessories: Circle and Lacey Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Flourishes (Sizzix Flourish #9), Pearl Brad, Lace (Wild Orchid Crafts), Pearls (Kaiserkraft), Embossing Folders (Cuttlebug and Sizzix), Border Punch (EK Success), Sewing Machine, Scor-Buddy
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18 comments:

  1. Jen ShultsJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    This is just stunning! I saw this yesterday on google reader and was so sad that I couldn't comment until today. This is just amazing. I love the colors and all the amazing textures. This is just really beautiful. thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

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  2. Vickie ZJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! Love those swirls in vellum(I think), lace, embossed circle, with the pop of color in the flower!!

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  3. Julia AstonJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    what a beauty Tosh! love the soft colors and all the layers - and that lovely purple blossom!

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  4. BJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    So lovely Tosh! The lace is perfect and that little subtle swirl! Just fabulous! ;-)

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  5. Wanda CullenJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Love your soft colors and many gorgeous details! You always inspire me with your beautiful cards!

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  6. KevaJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    This is so very beautiful! I love the color combo and the sentiments. I dint know that I've seen that set, but I really like it.

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  7. Chris Olsen, GlowbugJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Wow Tosh!! This is gorgeous!! I just love the cream, green, and lavender combo and your layout with the details you added is stunning!! The way you did the sentiment is so creative and fun!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  8. Jerri JimenezJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Gorgeous girl! I love this sketch and will try to play this week, it's fabulous {just the way you are}!

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  9. ConniecrafterJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Oh so pretty, love the papers, texture and the flower is lovely, pretty color, great center and love the sparkle added!

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  10. deb millsJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    hi tosha! and a belated happy new year. i've been looking through your gorgeous cards. don't you ever run dry? i needed some inspiration to get back into the groove of stamping. i've done such a little for pretty much the last year and i miss it. your work is as ever, awesome!

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  11. LenoriaJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This is a beautiful card, I love the delicate look of it and the lacy antiquey feel!!

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  12. Rose AnnJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I absolutely LOVE your gorgeous sketch card, Tosh!! The papers are so pretty, and I love your combination of dies and punches!! Beautiful flower too!!

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  13. Betty WrightJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Gorgeous, Tosh! The colors, detailing, are all so fabulous! Beautifully done!

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  14. Denise MarzecJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Oh how I love the patchy look of the distressed panels in the background. What attention to detail you have, girl. WOWWWW!....seriously, you never cease to amaze me.

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  15. MaureenJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    LOVE this Tosh, love the papers and the little diagonal banner...just LOVE!!

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  16. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up DemonstratorJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Tosh this is stunning! I love this!

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  17. BeateFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Wow! That looks AMAZING!
    Hugs and smiles

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  18. dpkennedyFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Everything about this is gorgeous!

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Thank you so much for stopping by! Your kind words of encouragement are so appreciated!! Happy Stamping!!