{Make a Splash} TCP Tuesday 336

Hi everyone,

I'm back with another card today. So I know I've been out of the game for a while and watercolor seems to be the big new thing. Or I'm so late to the party it's on it's way out again? Who knows....anyway, it's new to me and it's been years that I've played with water colors. Quite frankly I was never all that great at it but what the heck. Time to give it one more try. I used some of my mini Distress Inks, a mister and a blender...and just started doing some stuff. 

Really...it took me about 3 full sheets of paper to get something I sort of liked. Now I know I need to get Alma's watercolor stamps over at The Cat's Pajamas. This is just way too unpredictable for me. lol 

Speaking of the Cat's Pajama's...I admit I have my eye on a few swanky sets over there but since I'm about to have to pay for COBRA health insurance for a few months while I'm in between jobs...a little gift certificate would certainly be appreciated. 

What better way than to play along in this month's TCP Tuesday challenge?! The theme is Sea, Sand and Sky....or Sand, sky and sea?? It's one of those but you get the idea. :) 

It's summer!!!!

So for my card I used a retired set. I just love me some Sprinkle and can't seem to part with her. This one I believe was called Fun in the Sun? 

I colored it with Copic markers and added some Glitter which is a bit hard to see in my photographs so you just have to take my word for it. :) It's sparkles :)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Have a great week!!

Sonja

{Happy Day} March Diva Inspiration Blog Hop

Ahh can you believe it?? It's March already!!! This year is going by fast already!! Anyway it is a new month, and a new blog hop! So here are all the verve-y details:

 This month we've got a fabulous challenge that's sure to put a string in your step! So in addition to a comment prize hidden along the hop, you can play along with the challenge and link up your creation for a chance to win another prize!

Our March challenge is Spring Has Sprung:


It's time to ditch the winter blues! Create a card that sings Spring using inspirational quotes, pretty colors and florals or themes that celebrate new life. Whether you draw inspiration from the graphic or blaze your own trail, just show us what spring means to you!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines.

	1. Amy	11. Julee
	2. Anya	12. Teresa
	3. Betty	13. Stacey
	4. Jessica	14. Marisa
	5. Karen	15. Laurie
	6. Sankari	16. Maureen
	7. Sarah	17. Jen
	8. Sony	18. Christyne
	9. Susan	19. Charmaine
	10. Tiffany	20. Andrea

so what does Spring mean to me?

Prelude to summer. Going on a diet (that dreaded swimsuit season is coming up) and pedicures! :) Even though we're currently going through a rainy patch here in Cali but it's much needed and I enjoy the rain so it's all good. :) 

So I used stamps from the set "Happy Days". I just love the surfer cool vibe this set has...funny enough I was watching Hawaii 5-0 when I made this card. Fitting don't you think?oh and the little "day" sentiment is from "Remember This". I paired this with the cute little ticket from The Cat's Pajamas. 

thank you so much for stopping by, happy hopping and good luck!!!

Sony

{All Year 'Round} Photo Cube Pt1

Hi guys,

I don't know if you heard already but I had to make the heartbreaking decision ::sniff sniff:: to leave the Cat Pack. Sprinkle and Co. were my very first stampin' love and believe you me I really didn't want to leave buuuut I had to finally admit to myself that I had to. Who would have thought studying art could be this time consuming?! 

Thankfully Alma is so very understanding and Carole already paved the way for lost kitties to come back to the pack sooo who knows...this kitty might be back one day. ;)

But before I officially sign off ...by the way don't worry you'll still be seeing lots of TCP goodness over here...officially or not... ;) I wanted to share the baby shower gift I made for a very dear friend of mine. 

I found this unfinished rotating photo cube at Michaels and decided to decorate it with PJs (my friend looves Winnie the Pooh) for all seasons.

so here is the before:

and here is the after:

and here are some detail shots:

Spring
Stamps: Honey Bear (TCP)
Paper: Fly a Kite (OA), Fine and Dandy (MME)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Grass CutUps (TCP), Mini Library Clip (SU), Pop-Up Dots, Cloud Die-Namics (MFT),  Flower Stickers, Copics, Stickles Glitter, Crystal Effects

Summer
Stamps: What a Blast (TCP), A Beary New Year (TCP), By The Sea (TCP), Wishful Elegance (Verve)
Paper: Fine and Dandy (MME)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Wave CutUps (TCP), Copics, Stickles Glitter, Chipboard Stickers, Crystal Effects, Liquid Applique, Heat Gun

Fall
Stamps: Happy Camper (TCP), Gobble Gobble (TCP)
Paper: Amber Autumn Stack (DCWV), Kraft
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Big Scallop CutUps (TCP), Mini Library Clip (SU), Arched Border Punch, Classy Label Die (Verve), Stickers, Stardust Stickles Glitter, Crystal Effects, Pop-Up Dots

Winter
Stamps: A Beary Good Year (TCP)
Paper: Yuletide (K&Company), Old Olive (SU)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Banner CutUps (TCP), Buttons, Copics, Stardust Stickles Glitter, Crystal Effects, Pop-Up Dots, Nesties, Liquid Applique, Heat gun, Grass CutUps (TCP), Divine Twine (TCP)

 tomorrow I will show you the wrapping paper and gift tag I made for this.

thanks so much for stopping by,

Sony

{Happy Hi There} Diva Inspirations Blog Hop

Hello everyone and a hearty welcome to the April Diva Inspirations Blog Hop!!!

My how the time goes by right?! I can't believe it...school is starting back up for me on Monday....yikes!!!! I can't believe my short little break is over already!!! A week and a half off is really not enough to recover after all that hard work....buuut what can you do. Back to the world of polygons and design!!!

On Monday that is....today we have our wonderfully inspiring Blog Hop and best of all....like last month...there's a little mystery prize hidden somewhere along the hop spots today!!!! All you have to do is leave a little comment and you're entered to win a $30 gift certificate to Verve!!! And with the cuties in the new release who doesn't want a little extra cash right?! So I'm guessing you've been happily hopping along from Shannan's blog right?! If not...then I highly suggest you hop to Julee's blog because that's where all the yummy eye candy starts!!!

oh let me talk just a short little bit about my card here: I used the gorgeous flower stamps from the set Happy Days. The sentiment is from the set Happy Hello. My papers are actually digi papers from a special edition mini kit by Zoe Pearn at SweetShoppe.com....love her style!!!

:::::: now on to all the important Verve News ::::::

Here's the master hop list:

1. Julee 6. Lynda 2. Betty 7. Shannan 3. Dawn 8. Sony 4. Jen d. 5. Jen T.

don't forget about the Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, April 5

Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve

And since it's a new month, that means we've also got a new Stamp of the Month to reveal! This month we're featuring Kindred Spirits, an elegant set of images and sentiments based around the timeless fleur de lis! Kindred Spirits is 40% off during the month of April. 

....and then we have one more bitterbittersweet announcement:

our fabulous Diva Michelle has been given the great opportunity to join the Spellbinders DesignTeam, which means she'll be leaving us and will be sorely missed. If you have the chance please stop by her blog Stop and Stamp the Roses, and let her know how inspiring her work has been! She posted a wonderful tribute to Verve this week with lots of eye candy for all of us!!!

thanks so much for stopping by.....and uhm I'm actually the last stop on the hop this month so THANK YOU Soooo much for hopping along! I hope you had a blast and we'll see you again next month!!! :)

Sony

Stamps: Happy Hello (Verve), Happy Days (Verve)

Paper: Homespun DigiKit by Zoe Pearn (Sweetshoppe), Kraft, Summer Sunrise (PTI)

Ink: Soft Suede (SU)

Accessories: Copics, Button, Jute Twine, Twill Tape, Nesties, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker, Ricrac Border Die (PTI), White Thread and Sewing Machine