In the absence of a place to be, she stands there looking back at me, hesitates...then turns away...

Hey, y'all, how are ya? Can you believe it's almost October? Where did the year go? I'm still wondering. I just wanted to pop by and say hello, and share a card with you that's posted on the Skipping Stones Design Blog today.


If you want a little how-to on creating this card, go check out this post. And yes, I used the new Basic Grey paper again. Gonna have to get more of this!!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Victorian Summer Stamp Set (Skipping Stones Design)	Memento Tuxedo Black Ink	Distress Ink	Hello Luscious 6x6 Pad	Beige Ribbon Collection by Melissa Frances
Rose Red Seam Binding SU

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And I'm not the girl that I intend to be...but I dare you darling, just you wait and see...but this time not for you, just for me...

Hey, guys! Happy Wednesday and welcome to the June Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations team and several special guests from the Release team are here to start your month off right with a little Verve inspiration! Take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs below for some Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!

1. Julee 9. Andrea 2. Betty 10. Sankari 3. Dawn 11. Maureen 4. Jen d. 12. Teresa 5. Jen T. 13. Tosh 6. Lynda 14. Amy 7. Shannan 15. Charmaine 8. Susan 16. Amber

Now, on to my blabbering...and a CARD! I know...you are shocked...I haven't done anything crafty all month! This is not acceptable, and I know I deserve to get lashed with a wet noodle...but that will change, I promise. I did, in all defense, clean my stamp room out, and move my stuff into another room. I've had withdrawal in a bad way. And I've missed y'all!!

Ok, I know, you just want to look at the pictures. I don't blame you. Here's my card, using Karen's sketch from last Sunday.


This little main image worked its way through about two hours of moving, trying, and reworking before it ended up on this card. A labor of love, but hey, I had fun! I definitely embraced the wabi-sabi aesthetic here...which is basically the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection. It goes completely against my perfectionist nature in some ways, but the free-wheelin' side of me gets to stretch and have fun! I am intrigued by all the art journaling and mixed media fun (and of course all the new and yummy goodies that come with them like gesso and gelatos) going on in the crafty world these days, so this is me playing...just with ink and a waterbrush.

Here's a closer look:


I hope it's not too scary...I like how it ended up!

We've hidden a little mystery prize on one of today's hop spots, so be sure to leave a little comment love as you hop around for a chance to win!
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, June 5
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve

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Since it's a new month, that means we've got a new Stamp of the Month to reveal! In June we're having double the fun and featuring two sets... Dad's Day and American Hero!

And at 40% off during the month of June, these two sets are a super big deal!

I hope you have a fabulous day...and I'll be back SOON, I promise!!!