Verve's December Diva Inspirations Hop!

Welcome to Verve's December Diva Inspirations Hop!  It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time. We love to get our Verve inky around here. So pull up a chair and take a tour of some fun creations using Verve favorites .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. Julee	12. Andrea
	2. Amy	13. Teresa
	3. Anya	14. Charmaine
	4. Betty	15. Laurie S,
	5. Jessica	16. Stacey {Guest}
	6. Karen	17. Jen
	7. Sankari	18. Amber
	8. Sarah	19. Maureen
	10. Susan	20. Marisa
	11. Tiffany	21. Christyne

For my card I am using Verve's Fabulous You and Peace on Earth stamp sets.  I stamped the frame, added the Christmas sentiment, then a touch of gold glitter on the star.  Finished my card with a cream colored seam binding bow from Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection.  I am using
MOJO Monday Sketch 322.

As always thanks so much for hopping by!  Next on the hop is Jessica!

Betty 

Crazy 4 Challenges and Thinking of You!

Happy Saturday!    It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C214).  

This week's challenge is to make a 
"thinking of you" card and mail it!

 For my card I am using Verve's Poppy Birthday, Thankful Accents and Words of Wisdom stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Poppy and Flag It die sets.  I layered some fun pattern papers, added some sewing machine stitching, combined paper and ink distressing, and mixed in some stamping.  I just love these new poppies and dies!   I finished with a few of Verve's Pastel Sequin Mix for additional accenting. 

I am using Deconstructed Sketch No. 128. 

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Anja de Regt 
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak  
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Peggy McCurry
• Silke Kittmann 
• Silke Ledlow
• Sarah Gough 
• Vicki Parson (November Guest Designer)

As always thanks so much for stopping by! 

Betty

C4C - Snowflake Splendor!

Happy Saturday!    It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C212).  

This week's challenge is a sketch!

 For my card I am using Verve's Snow Wonderful, Snowflake Splendor, and Winter Wonder Remixed stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Flag It and Award Banner Trim die sets.   I stamped the snowman using Memento Tuxedo black and colored with copics.  I added some snow glitter to the snowman and a few of the stamped snowflakes as well as some tinsel glitter for added texture to the hat.  I added some tiny snowflakes from Winter Wonder Remixed to the sentiment tab, the patterned circles on the paper, and on the Award banner in aqua mist or snow white inks.  I finished with Verve's Autumn Elements Ribbon Collection in Wine threaded through the Award Banner die and topped with gem covered button added to the bow.

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Anja de Regt 
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak  
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Peggy McCurry
• Silke Kittmann 
• Silke Ledlow
• Sarah Gough 
• Vicki Parson (November Guest Designer)

As always thanks so much for stopping by! 

Betty

JOY to the World! Crazy 4 Challenges, MIM, and MORE!

Happy Saturday!    It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C211).  

This week's challenge is to put a frame on it!

For my card I am playing along with Papertrey Inks Make It Monday Challenge which is to create  a square frame using stamps.  I chose to use one of the accent pieces in the Big and Bold Wishes Christmas stamp set.  I stamped the frame using Pure Poppy and added a corrugated glitter JOY to the center.   I finished my Christmas card with a seam binding bow and tiny sentiment tag that says ....to the world.  I am using Deconstructed Sketch 126.

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Anja de Regt 
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak  
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Peggy McCurry
• Silke Kittmann 
• Silke Ledlow
• Sarah Gough 
• Vicki Parson (November Guest Designer)

As always thanks so much for stopping by! 

Betty

Verve's November Diva Inspirations Hop!

Welcome to Verve's November Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time. We love to get our Verve inky around here, whether they're hot off the presses, or a little worn around the edges. So today you'll see Diva creations to inspire you with both old and new Verve! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, one lucky commenter along the hop will win Verve's October Release Collection! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the details.

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

Welcome!  If you just got here from Anya's blog you are in the right spot.  For my card I am using Verve's Because of You, Each Day, and Tall Oaks stamp sets along with Verve's Cut Above Tagged Rectangle and I Heart U die sets.  I used Copics to color my butterfly and added some glitter for added sparkle and definition.  I cut it out and popped it up for some added dimension.  I finished my card with some ice blue glittered card stock heart dies and a seam binding bow using Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection in Water.  I am using this week's MOJO Monday Sketch 318.

As always thanks so much for hopping by!  Next on the hop is Jessica!

Betty

And since the holidays are just around the corner, Verve has a little holiday sale going on through November 26!