My submission to CropStop's Weekly challenge

This week over at www.cropstop.blogspot.com it is all about photo corners.  Here is my submission this week.  I made this using some old stamps that I had.  I have had some of these for years.

enjoy

The flowers above are made by using a memory box die.

Betty Blog Hop

Finally I got her on.  Hope you enjoy my Betty.  

Betty's 3 Blog Hop

If you are here for my part..............come back in just a few.  Technical difficulties with my CAMERA!!!!
Should have it post by 7 est..
Thanks so much
Veronica

we now return you to your previous scheduled broadcast.  Okay so who is old enough to remember the circle in the middle of the t.v. after midnight when it would go out?
lol

CropStop Challenge this week

This week we want you to show us some love, but don't worry we will show YOU some love first!  Remember you can translate the challenge to something that inspires you and gets your creative juices flowing.

Check out our Rules to ensure you are eligible to win this week's prize.

Now let's see all the love the team has put together just for you.

Katie's card uses; Becky Fleck SpellBinders, Tim Holtz Die, Helmar 3-D Scrapdots, Cuttlebug Embosser

Lisa's card uses: Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Hearts, Ribbon Sheer Ombré - Gold/Ivory, Pearl Pen by Viva Decor, Candi Dots Baker Street 

Veronica's card uses: Memory Box Cherish Border, Core'dinations Darks, Candi Dots -Coffee Bean, Tim Holtz Distressed Inks - Peacock Feathers, Ribbon  Light Brown with white sheer dots

Vicki's layout uses: Memory Box Grand Madison Window Shutter, Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork, QuicKutz Heart Doily, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink, Ranger Green Patina Mist, Ranger Sunflower Sparkle Mist, Tsukineko Pink Angel Fireworks

Calypso's card uses: Craft Concepts "Ossie Dots" Embossing Folder, Glitz Design "Pretty in Pink" Paper, Tim Holtz "Clear Rock Candy" Crackle Paint, Tim Holtz "Walnut Stain" Distress Ink, Karen Foster "Tawny" Scrapper's Spools, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Scotch Foam Mounting Tape

Michelle's card uses: Inky Antics HoneyComb Paper, Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Accents Dies, Candi Embellishments, Tim Holtz Worn Lipstick Distress Ink, Ranger Ink Blending Foam, Ranger Ink Blending Tool

For my hunny's special day

Rick's Birthday is this sunday and our Anniversary is Thursday!!!  15 years we will be celebrating.  YAY

New Art this month

CropStop Challenge this week

This week is all about real fun because this week is all about a project for our little ones or a juvenile project. It can be anything and everything, you are your own red light.... Make it fun and maybe bright, no matter what you decide just make sure it's for the young ones in your life!

Let's see how the team will inspire you this week.

Rosemary's card uses: Copics, Tsukineko Memento Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Spellbinder Dies

Michelle's card uses: cArt Us Embossing Folder, Copic Markers

Nancy's card uses: All Dressed Up Collection- Tall Trees, Honey Bee 5" Scissors,  Tim Holtz Tonic Studio Scissors,  Score-tape, cricut "A child's Year" ,Core'dinations - Spotted Jillian Dot

Vicki's card uses: Memory Box Woodland Branch, Memory Box Valerian Flourish, Spellbinder/Heartfelt Decorative Oval Window, Flower Soft - Green, Flower Soft Glue, Ranger Diamond Stickles Glitter Glue

Dalis' card uses: Spellbinder/Small Scallop Rectangles, Distresser, Sew Easy Floss,Zots 3D

CropStop Challenge this week

When thinking for this week's challenge I thought how every time I want to challenge myself I do a monochromatic card.  This week we are challenging you to make a monochromatic project, which means a project where you use just ONE color (as many shades of it as you wish) and neutrals (black, white, grey, brown or cream).  I think most monochromatic projects are just simple and elegant.  Show us your projects this week and just in case you need some inspiration the team has put together some breath taking samples.

Remember to check our rules to ensure your project is eligible to win this week.

Rosemary's tag uses: X-Press It Blending Card, Copics, Memento Inks, Ranger Distress Inks, Glitz "Pretty in Pink" Paper Pack, Memory Box Die-Spring Border, Memory Box Die-Quinn Flourish

Vicki's card uses: Memory Box,   Sizzix,  Spellbinder  Die Cuts, Flower Soft,  Flower Soft Glue, Ranger Distress Inks, Sizzix/Tim Holtz Embossing Folder

Calypso's card uses: Craft Concept Daisy-Do Embossing Folder,  Ranger Distress Inks,  Inkssentials Blending Tool, Scrapper's Floss, Glossy Accents, Spellbinder  Die Cuts, Versamark

Michelle's card uses: Craft Concepts Tall Trees Embossing Folder, Candi Dots

Michelle's card uses: Craft Concepts Bee’s Delight, Cuttlebug Mini Embossing Folders, Candi Dots

Veronica's bag uses: Memento Inks, Adhesive, Viva Decor Pearl, Copic Markers

Dalis' card uses: Craft Concepts Embossing Folder, Tape, Ribbon

Nancy's card uses: Scotch Foam Tape,  Score-tape, Honey Bee 5" Scissors,  Tim Holtz Tonic Studio Scissors,  Parisian Accents, Craft Concepts - Spotted Flowers,JustRite - Hope Set, Candi Dots, Memento Tuxedo Black ink

All about Coco Chanel

I made this card for a challenge at www.cropstop.blogspot.com 

The challenge was pearls.  You have to love anything Chanel....  

Challenge this week is mine!!! Pearls.... Check it out

This week's challenge is "Pretty Pearls", you have to use pearls in your project.  You can paint them, you can make your own, just have fun with it.  The team has a kept them in white and black but you can show us an entire rainbow of them!

Remember to always check our Rules to ensure you are eligible for our prize this week.  We will remove any entries that do not follow our rules.  We want you to have fun but please do follow the rules.

Now let's see how our team is showing us their "pretty pearls".

Katie's card uses: Tim Holtz Movers & Shapers Dies - Tag & Bookplates & Mini Old Jalopy & Arrow, Cream Crushed Velvet Ribbon, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Faded Jeans & Vintage Photo

Michelle's card uses: Craft Concepts – Daisy Do Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Measure by Measure Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Border with Love Embossing Folder

Veronica's card uses: Whimsy - Becky Fleck Spellbinder Exclusive, Tim Holtz Bigz Hardware findings, Black Ink Pad, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads Colors Persimmon, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads Colors Brushed Corduroy, Ribbon Brown Sheer with Ruffle, Ribbon Parrot Green with White Dots

Calypso's card uses: LaBlanche Stamp: Spring Birds, Antique Linen, Walnut Stain,Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Barn Door, Tea Dye,Gathered Twigs, Broken China Distress Inks, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, ATG Gun, Scor-Tape, Antique Gold Ribbon

Carina's card uses: Spellbinder large ovals, Spellbinder Large ovals petite scallop, Archival ink Maroon

Calypso's card uses: Craft Concept Daisy-Do Embossing Folder,  Ranger Distress Inks-Gathered Twig, Walnut Stain, Frayed Burlap, Antique Linen, Inkssentials Blending Tool, Scrapper's Floss-Tawny, Glossy Accents, Spellbinder Butterflies Two,Spellbinder Office Supplies, Versamark, 
  

Winner at CropStop

Last week's challenge, "Let's Get Fancy", use a doily, had some very fancy projects!  Thank you to everyone that played along. 

The winner of  our "Let's Get Fancy" Challenge is #14, Jorunn B.  Congratulations!  You are the winner of a $15 Gift Certificate to the CropStop Store.  Please e-mail us at the address under the contact tab, in the blog sidebar, within one week to claim your prize.

#14-Jorunn B's card

The Creative Team chose 3 entries to receive the CropStop "Cream of the Crop" badge for artwork and creativity.  The recipients are #6-Suzette, #18-Klaudia, and #22 Fern.  Congratulations!  Claim your badge by right clicking on it in the blog sidebar to copy and paste it in your blog.  

#6-Suzette's card

#18-Klaudia's card

#22-Fern's Layout

Thank you for your continued support of the CropStop Challenge Blog!

This week's challenge, "Pretty Pearls" is waiting for your entry.  Don't miss the opportunity to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the CropStop Store. 

The loss.....

The family is slowly going away.  In talking with my cousin, we realize we are all that is left.  My brother, a few cousins and myself.  Losing a family member is never easy never.
Losing a family is hard as well.  My mother and her other Daughter disowned me, all that is left is just a few not even enough to count on both hands.  Sad but true

Rest in Peace my Uncle ...... Rest.

Uncle Rex lived his life to the fullest.  He left behind a family that loved him more than life itself.  He is now in no pain.  He is with his Mother ( my Grandmother whom I have posted about many times) my Uncle who was always a child locked in a man's body, the Uncle who died to soon to get to know but was a hero to the family.  We now have another set of angel wings looking out over us.
Love Veronica

A million prayers are needed

I just received an email that knocked me off my socks.  A fellow dear art friend found out she has cancer.  She starts chemo next week.  I am not sure if all of her family know so I won't say who but a million prayers are needed right now for this dear sweet friend and fellow art lover.
You know who you are and know that you are in my prayers.
Love V

TSA at Dulles Airport

First let me say that I am all for TSA and know the job they do is so needed.  I also understand if I have to go through second security.  I get it I really do.
What I don't get is the new set up at Dulles.  You have one line to put your bag, shoes, etc on the belt then there are two lines one goes through the full body scanner and the second is the old fashion detector.  Now, the problem with this scene is once you put your bags etc on the belt you lose sight of them until you are through.  Back in the old days you could keep your eye on the bag while you went through security.
Thursday the guy before me was having problems so we waited and waited until finally someone said, this is closed let them through.
Great, so I go through go to grab my purse only to find someone had their hand on , now here is where I can chose to look at it two ways.  The man turned and said is this yours? I said yes, thank you or I could look at it this way............was he going to take it? if I said NO?????
Who knows? All I know is that Dulles, figure out a way to make it so that one can keep their eyes on their bags.  That's it
Not asking for you to change anything, I don't care if I have to go through six levels of security....just let me keep my eyes on my bag!!!!

AT home AT last

Well, the week is over and yes, I am certified! woo hoo
There was one point I wasn't so sure I would make it but I sucked up the feedback and made it.  I just got home and what was waiting at my door????  My new sizzix eclips...I can't wait to play with it Sunday but now I am going to bed!