Thursday, August 16, 2012

Verve Spotlight Hops Day 1


Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.


1. Julee8. Andrea
2. Laurie S.9. Charmaine
3.Maureen10. Janelle
4. Teresa11. Betty
5. Tosh12. Christyne {Guest}
6. Amber13. Laurie W.{Guest}
7. Amy14. Jen S. {Guest}



For my card I am featuring the new With Love stamp set, Pennant Trim die and the Mini Classy Label dies.  I combined them with Verve's Love Notes stamp set and Verve's Cut Above Classy Label
I am using the sketch from Week 2 VLV Sketch Challenge.  Great sketch, Janelle!


Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!





As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

Betty



Supplies Verve stamps With Love and Love Notes stamp sets 
Paper Reflections Kraft, PTI vintage cream, Glitz Cashmere Dame dp
Ink Memento black, rhubarb, Ranger brushed corduroy
Accessories Verve Cut Above dies Pennant Trim dieMini Classy Label, Classy Label and Vintage Oval die sets.
May Arts natural twine, button, PTI scallop border die, clear gem, sewing machine, copics, foam tape, foam circles, Scor-tape


54 comments

  1. How rich the colors were for your design and totally made the card perfect. The embellishments were just right for the colors too. Just love this card. Great job.

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  2. Great card. Love the details, especially the sweet sentiment.

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  3. Such a fun card. I love these papers, and all the dies you used. Just a great combination of elements.

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  4. Bold and bright and full of Verve-y goodness! Beautiful :)

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  5. Absolutely gorgeous!! I love this exquisite design!

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  6. Gorgeous!! I love the cheery colours. The gingham Pennant Trim is beautiful and I love the paper pieced bird. So many fun layers on this card....wonderful feast for the eyes.

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  7. Love the gingham and all the red. Great use of the banner die.

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  8. great sketch to use and love how you used the banner die.

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  9. Betty, I am in awe of your card....Love the mix of papers you used and the just over all look of the card. The Pennant trim is perfect for this sketch!

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  10. Adorable design and great color choices. Super duper cute!

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  11. Love the colors and that paper - sweet! Love the swirly heart behind the sentiment!

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  12. love that bird. I'm going to have to get it!

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  13. Fabulous bold colours & papers! Just a beautiful card :o)

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  14. How bright and pretty! Great idea to use bling for the bird's eye!

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  15. Fantastic card! Love the various papers and how they give the look of vintage fabrics. I am enjoying "bird watching" ....that little die is being used so creatively! TFS

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  16. Great card. Love the bold colors with the pretty patterns and the little bit of black and white that peeks out is really nice!

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  17. your card is so rich in texture, colour and details!! love that birdie stamp!

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  18. Very pretty card, love the rich colors you used.

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  19. This is so pretty!!! Love all the details you added to this card!

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  20. Wow, this card is a show stopper! The colors are so rich and beautiful. This is the first I've seen of the mini labels - looks great!

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  21. Wonderful card! Those papers are fabulous and you've used them perfectly with the sketch, dies, and stamps! BTW...meant to tell you before...love your new blog look!

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  22. gorgeous, deep colours and beautiful patterns. this is lovely

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  23. What a beautiful card Betty!! There are so many fabulous details it took me awhile to take it all in!! I love your mix of colors and patterns!! Yummy!!

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  24. Lovely card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  25. That card is so beautiful...great design and colors!

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  26. Fabulous--I like the mix of papers and the banner.

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  27. Gorgeous card! Love all the papers you used and the pennants!

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  28. WOW! What a treat for the eyes. I am in awe.

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  29. Love that you used red and gingham...GORGEOUS!!

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  30. Such a beautiful card, so many lovely details, cheers Linda

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  31. What a fun card. Love the bright colors!

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  32. Oh, Betty this is just amazing! I love your sweet card! Hugs!

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  33. Really great layers. I like how you echoed the banner from the paper with the pennant die.

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  34. Love the layers and the colors on this card. Awesome!
    -- Connie C.

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  35. Wow! Simply stunning! Love the colour. Love the layering.

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  36. Very pretty card - I love the colors, the label layers for your greeting AND your stitching!

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  37. What an amazing collection of elements and colors together. It's so striking! Love it.

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  38. Ohh la la...love that mini classy label die. Your card is fabulous Betty!....Thanks!

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  39. OH MY! I just LOVE your card. That background paper is FAB! All your elements just work together perfectly. :D

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  40. I just love that border die - looks great with all the layers too.

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  41. Sooo cute! I love that faint loopy heart behind your sentiment!

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  42. This is a beauty, Betty! I'm in love with those Glitz papers and that border die is perfect!

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  43. The robin's egg blue is a pretty highlight colour for this brilliant red card, especially with the bird feature!

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  44. I am in love with that paper and the banner die! gorgeous!

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  45. Isn't that just a beautiful card! I love that brightness. The paper patterns you've chosen go so well together.

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  46. Very prettycard, love the designer paper you used.

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