Verve Custom Card Carnival

Hello, everyone!
Today, I introducing a new Verve Custom Card Carnival Challenge using Verve Stamps.

Here's my card:

and here's:

For my card I used Beautiful stamp sets from Verve Stamps - "Dream Big", "Bloom & Grow", "Circular sayings".

For flourish I used "Flourish #9" die from Sizzix. For detail I used punched butterfly ("Monarch butterfly" Martha Stewart).

I added orange paper flowers (Recollection) in the middle of the big flowers for the finishing touches.

As always thanks so much for hopping by! Olena

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SUPPLIES I USED:
Stamps: Verve Stamps - Dream Big, Bloom & Grow, Circular Sayings.
Paper: K& Company.
Ink: Distress ink, Adirondack and VersaMagic.
Accessories: Sizzix - Decorative Flourishes die set; Martha Stewart - Monarch Butterfly punch, EK Success border punch- Argyle, paper flowers, ribbons, rhinestones and thread.
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Viva La Verve! May 2012 Week 4

Hello everyone. Today I post my second NEW Wedding card for MAY 2012 Sketch from **Viva la Verve! MAY 2012 - Week 4

Here is the sketch if you want to play along:

Here's my card:

and here's:

For this card I used sentiment from Fiskars Wedding stamp set.

Don't forget, if you are looking for a beautiful single card, please hop on over to my Etsy store!!! Come take a peek, My Etsy llenusik store will be updated a few times a week, so be sure to check back often!

As always thanks so much for hopping by! Olena

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SUPPLIES I USED:
Stamps: Fiskars "Forever" set
Paper: cardstock
Ink: Distress ink, Adirondack and VersaCraft
Accessories: Spellbinders, Sizzix die "Branch with leaves", Butterfly punches (Martha Stewart), Cuttlebug embossing folder "Leafy Branch", plastic flowers (Recollections), ribbon, liquid pearls, pearls, foam tape and thread.
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Viva la Verve November Week 2 (11/11/2011)

Hello, everyone! Today, I introducing a new card using new Sketch from **Viva la Verve! November Week 2 {11/11/11}* and Verve Stamps.

Here is the sketch if you want to play along:

Here's my card:

and here's:

For my card I used Beautiful stamp sets from Verve Stamps - "Great Friend".

As always thanks so much for hopping by! Olena

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SUPPLIES I USED:
Stamps: Verve Stamps - Great Friend.
Paper: BasicGrey.
Ink: Distress ink, Adirondack and VersaMagic.
Accessories: Spellbinders - Label One; Martha Stewart - Pine branch punch, EK Success border punch- Jewel, ribbons, pearl brad; white gel pen; rhinestones and thread.
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Mojo Monday # 214 Contest

Hello Everyone! It is time for new Mojo Monday #214 . Today's project is for the monthly contest at Mojo Monday. I always love their sketches and this one was no different.

Here is the sketch if you want to play along:

I had so much fun playing with this week's Mojo Monday sketch!

Here's my card:

and here's:

For this card I used Beautiful Verve Stamps LLC - Poinsettia Christmas stamp set and Vintage Oval Frame stamp. Of course, I used EK Success border punch for edges.

The "Poinsettia Christmas " stamps is awesome. For this flowers I used VersaMagic chalk ink and Memento marker for coloring around petals. Inside the flowers I put glass Microbeads (Martha Stewart). I also used paper punched pine branch from Martha Stewart and for finishing touches I added a Decorative Flourishes (Sizzix).

For sentiment I used sentiment from "Poinsettia Christmas " stamp set and beautiful Vintage Oval Frame (Verve Stamps). I did try to put the sentiment into this frame, but it was big for this. First, I stamped the first words, and then i stamped the last. I thinking, it is perfect for this frame.

As always thanks so much for hopping by! Olena

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SUPPLIES I USED:
Stamps: Verve Stamp LLC - Poinsettia Christmas and Vintage Oval Frame.
Paper: K & Company.
Ink: Distress inks, Adirondack and VersaFine
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Classic circles and Pinking circles, EK Success border punch- Infinite dots, Sizzix - Decorative Flourishes die, Martha Stewart - Pine Branch punch, glass microbeads, Dew Drops, rhinestones and yellow thread.

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Viva la Verve October Week 5 (10/28/2011)

Hello, everyone! Today, I introducing a new card using new Sketch from **Viva la Verve! October Week 5 {10/28/11}*

Here is the sketch if you want to play along:

Here's my card:

and here's:

I used Designer papers from K& Company.

In my card I used again beautiful "Dream Big" Verve stamp set for sentiment and for flower with leaves.

I used Spellbinders Nestabilities "Classic ovals" and Spellbinders Shapeabilities "Fancy tags two".

For borders on my card I used "Modern garland " border punch from Martha Stewart and "Retro Flower" from EK Success.

As always thanks so much for hopping by! Olena

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SUPPLIES I USED:
Stamps: Verve Stamps - Dream Big
Paper: K& Company - Hannah
Ink: Distress ink, Adirondack and VersaMagic
Accessories: Spellbinders - Classic ovals and Fancy tags two, Martha Stewart - Modern garland edge punch, EK Success border punch- Retro Flower, rhinestones and thread.
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Mojo Monday # 211

Hello, everyone! It is time for new Mojo Monday #211.

Here is the sketch if you want to play along:

Here's my card:

and here's:


For this card I used beautiful image "Tender Toile" stamp set from Stampin' UP! and Hampton Art "Thank you" stamp set for sentiment.


I colored this image with Prismacolor and Copic markers. The clouds I made with art chalks. Of course, I added the white gel pen for the finishing touches.


For this card I added beautiful paper flowers and


a swirl rhinestones.

As always thanks so much for hopping by! Have a Wonderful Weekend! Olena

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SUPPLIES I USED:
Stamps: Stampin' UP! - Tender Toile and Hampton Art - Thank you stamp sets
Paper: DCWV
Ink: Distress ink, Adirondack and VersaMagic
Accessories: Spellbinders™ classic rectangles and scalloped rectangles, classic circles and scalloped circles, EK Success border punch- Retro Flower , swirl rhinestones , ribbon, paper flowers, Dew Drops, white gel pen and thread.
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Sketchy with My Favorite Things

Good morning, everyone! Today, I introducing a new card using new Sketch from My Favorite Things.

For this card I used "Tender Toile" stamp set from Stampin' UP! I also used Prismacolor and Copic markers for coloring, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Grommet tags, beautiful patterned paper from Basic Grey, corner punch (Martha Stewart), ribbons, paper flowers and rhinestones.

And today, I first time, uploaded my card to Splitcoaststampers.com gallery.

Have a Wonderful Weekend. Olena

Mojo Monday #207 and Heartfelt Creations project

Hello Everyone! It is time for new Mojo Monday #207. Thanks, Julee T, for another fabulous Mojo Monday sketch.

For this card I used 50202 Birdies stamp set from Inque Boutique. I really love this stamp. For coloring, I used Prismacolor and Copic markers. I also, used beautiful patterned paper from DCWV, "Floral print" and "The Mango Frost". For borders and corners on background, I used Embroidered Floral border and corner punch (Martha Stewart). Added to image ribbon. Dew Drops and rhinestones.

My second project for Heartfelt Creations:

Products Used on the projects: Stamps and Dies from Heartfelt Creations: HCPC 3423 Scenic Christmas Bells; HCPC 3326 Holly Berry Filler; Other: white tag (Ranger); Soft Pastels; ribbon; glaze markers; Flocking powder; twine and rhinestones.

For this project I used a cream tag from Ranger, different kinds of stamp sets, Distress inks and embellishments. First, I sponged around the tag with green color of Distress inks, then stamped branch of Christmas tree stamp from HCPC 3326 Holly Berry Filler stamp set. I decorated the Christmas branches with white flocking powder and Stickles. Then, I stamped bell, colored with soft pastels and glaze markers, cut out and glued to tag. I also, used twine between bell and tag. Next, I stamped sentiment and decorated tag with ribbon; rhinestones and Stickles.

Have a Wonderful Day! Olena

Decorative Basket Collection from Heartfelt Creations

Hello, everyone!!!
Today, Heartfelt Creations Company pleased to introduce the Decorative Basket Collection. The Decorative Basket Collection is a definite must have for all crafters. This collection features classic basket images that will be a "go to" set time after time. You can arrange endless styles of flowers into these baskets, use them for party favors, harvest baskets, Christmas baskets...the possibilities are endless. This collection features 5 new precut stamp sets and one exclusive Heartfelt Creations die manufactured by Spellbinders.

Chance to win: Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by August 16 for a chance to win the entire release valued at $85.00.

Products Used on the projects: Stamps and Dies from Heartfelt Creations: HCPC 3349 Cardinal Holiday Mailbox; HCD Bella Rose Die; HCD Decorative Layered Basket Die; Other: "Grace's frame" Cuttlebug embossing folder; yellow pearls; ribbon; screw punch (Martha Stewart).

I used new Decorative Layered Basket die to cut out the basket. Then, I made the background using Cuttlebug embossing folder. Next, I glued basket to background using foam tape. I used Bella Rose Die to made a leaves swirl. I added leaves in basket using foam tape. To finish the card, I added ribbon, yellow pearl and piercings.

Have a Wonderful Day! Olena

Heartfelt Creations DT card and Mojo Monday # 184

Good morning, Everyone!!! It is time for Heartfelt Creations and Mojo Monday # 184.

In first card for Heartfelt Creations I used:

Products Used on the projects:

* HCPC 3371 Dutch Iris Oval stamp set;

* HCPC 3373 Dutch Iris Medley stamp set;

* HCD 711 Decorative Dutch Iris Die;

* HCD 708 Fancy Window/Frame Die;

* Tombow markers (025, 603, 620, 623, 636, 553 colors for Iris flowers; 076, 098, 133 colors for leaves; 025, 090, 991 colors for background);

* Modern Garland Edge punch (Martha Stewart);

* In stitches Edge punch (Fiskars);

* Rhinestones;

* Ribbons;

*Decorative Trimming (cream rose);

* White gel pen;

*Stickels (yellow);

* Glass Dew Drops;

* Fun Flock (Lemonade Yellow).

I stamped the main image from HCPC 3371 Dutch Iris Oval Stamp set and the coordinating single flowers from HCPC 3373 Dutch Iris Medley on watercolor paper with black ink. Then, I colored with Tombow markers. Cut out main image with a scissors, and single flower with HCD 711 Decorative Dutch Iris Die. Then, I adhered on top of main image by placing a foam dot. I've added Decorative trimming ribbon to oval and HCD 708 Fancy Window/Frame Die cut on back of image. Some decorate card with edge border cuts, rhinestones and Dew Drops.

For second card for Mojo Monday blog, I used New Sketch # 184.

For this card I used real picture from mini CD calendar for 2011. For sentiment I used "Thanks you words" stamp set from Inkadinkado and NEW Spellbinders Shapeabilities "Ribbon Banners". For borders I used two punches, first from Fiskars (In stitches) and second from Martha Stewart (Argyle). To finish the card, I added some ribbons, paper flowers, rhinestones, white lace and piercings.

That's it for today.

Happy stamping my friends!

~Olena~

Easter Lilies

Good morning! Today I used another Brand New stamp sets from Heartfelt Creations.

Products Used on the projects:
*HCPC 3370 Easter Lilies;

*HCPC 3365 Decorative Vintage Cross;

*HCD 710 Decorative Oval Window Die;

* Tombow Markers (985; 026; 925; 947 177);

*Corner punch (EK Success);

*Cuttlebug embossing folder "Herringbone";

*Nestabilitie Classic Ovals;

*Pearls Swirls;

*White pearls;

*Rhinestones;

*Clear Dew Drops;

*Flower stamens.

I stamped sentiment, cut out with a "Classic oval" Nestabilities die. Sponged around with med.yellow craft ink and layer on orange Oval. Die-cut and emboss the Window shape and ink all edges. Then, add light yellow rhinestones. Adhered sentiment ovals to center of Window shape, adhere to card with dimensionals. For background I used Cuttlebug embossing folder "Herringbone" and Corner punch from EK Success. Next, I used the New stamp set HCPC 3370 Easter Lilies. I stamped flower on white watercolor paper and colored with Tombow markers and a water pen. Then I cut out flower and add stamens in the middle of the flower and glues on HC frame using foam tape. I finished off the card with a white pearls swirls, rhinestones and Dew Drops.

Thanks for visiting – Olena

Outside My Window

Good morning! Today I used another Brand New stamp sets From Heartfelt Creations.

Products Used on the projects:

* HCPC 3369 Outside My Window;

* HCPC 3364 Stained Glass Background;

* HCD 710 Decorative Oval Window Die;

* Tombow markers (098; 195; 126; 177; 133; 493; 443; 533; 947; 026; 977; 027; 899; 992);

* Corner punch "Rain Drop"(Martha Stewart);

* Ribbon;

* Rhinestones;

* White gel pen.

I stamped the main image on watercolor paper with black ink. Then, I colored with Tombow markers. Cut out with a Spellbinders Nestabilities "Classic ovals" dies. Die-cut and emboss the Window shape. Adhered image oval to center of Window shape, adhere to card with dimensional. For background I used new stamp set HCPC 3364 Stained Glass Background and for corners I used corner punch from Martha Stewart. To finish the card, I added some Rhinestones, ribbons and piercings.

P.S. Today I used new Springtime stamp set collections from Heartfelt Creations.

HCPC 3369 Outside My Window PreCut Set

Use this set with our HCD 710 Decorative Oval Window Die, to create an amazing window scene project.This Stamp Set is Pre-Cut on the EZ-Mount foam, and ready to use with the Acrylic Blocks.

HCPC 3364 Stained Glass Background

This Stamp Set is Pre-Cut on the EZ-Mount foam, and ready to use with the Acrylic Blocks.

HCD 710 Decorative Oval Window

Die4.25 x 3.75 in sizeThis is a exclusive Heartfelt Creations Die manufactured by Spellbinders and will work with most manual die cutting systems.

Thanks for visiting – Olena