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Monday, March 7, 2016

Verve March Spotlight Hops - Day 2!





Verve June 2015 Release Spotlight Hops 


Welcome back to Day 2 of Verve's March Spotlight Hops!  The Verve Divas and special guests are back for another day of spotlighting our new release! Everything previewed this week is available to order in the Verve online store. So come hop along and take a closer look at the Coffee Helps and Cup for All Seasons die set.


If you got here from Amber's Blog you are in the right spot, otherwise, you may want to start at the very beginning at the Verve Blog so you do not miss a thing!




 For my card I chose to watercolor a background using some warm tones of Ranger Distress Inks.  I die cut the tag using Verve's Flourished Tag die set from the watercolor paper before I started coloring, then when all of the coloring was dried, I used some foam tape to pop up the tag and put it back in its cut out slot.  




For the tag, I decided to keep the watercolor in the center creating a white frame around the edges so it would stand out against the background.  In keeping with the white detailing,  I decided to emboss the sentiment from Coffee Helps in white as well.  Love this look!  As for the coffee mug, I  die cut using Cup for All Seasons die set, stamped and watercolored the coffee mug in a cool shade of turquoise to pop against these warm tones. 



I added a touch of shading to the cool whip and accented with some wink of stella for a sugary glow.  I embellished the tag with a tiny clothespin.  I added some loose threading and a few sequins and my card was complete!


Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for the full hop list, a little more about our new products and all the prize info and deadlines!


Coffee HelpsCup for All Seasons Die Set

Day 1 Hop List
1. Julee8. Mackie
2. Amber9. Marisa
3. Betty10.Maureen
4.Charmaine11. Stacey
5. Christyne12. Teresa
6. Laurie13. Vicki
7. Lee-Anne


Next on the hop is Charmaine!

As always thanks so much for hopping by! 

Betty
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  1. Jill NorwoodMarch 7, 2016 at 8:37 AM

    Love the pops of turquoise with this gorgeous water coloring! Such a bright and gorgeous card!

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  2. Becca YahrlingMarch 7, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    Gorgeous background colors. Beautiful card.

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  3. Alice (scrAPpamondo)March 7, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Wow! Fab splash of colours, so vibrant!! Love the tag with the pin and the wonderful cup! I love coffee.. :D

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  4. jennifer mittenMarch 7, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    Love this card - the background and the way you carried it over on the tag - fabulous!

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  5. JoAnnMarch 7, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    Love the colorful background and cute tag.

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  6. Mopheaded1March 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM

    That is some WOW! GORGEOUS water coloring! Love it a lot!

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  7. AnnieDMarch 7, 2016 at 11:14 AM

    This card! The fiery splotches represent "life happening" while the cup of coffee in solid turquoise represents a calm moment in the midst of it all.

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  8. Karen DayMarch 7, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    Wow, Betty - the orange/white combo is so striking! Love this :o)

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  9. ChristineMarch 7, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    Your card says, "Good morning!" Love the bright watercoloring and the wonderful sentiment!

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  10. Jan MusselmanMarch 7, 2016 at 12:34 PM

    Your watercolor technique is beautiful.

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  11. D.Ann CMarch 7, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    Gorgeous! I wouldn't've guessed distress inks... thought it was one of the new color burst/brusho. Cool!

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  12. Lucy E.March 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    Wow! I love your bright background! Awesome card!

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  13. Donna OatesMarch 7, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    Love that bright splash of sunny color on my Monday!

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  14. HettyMarch 7, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    Beautiful card,Betty. Love the new stamps and orange is my color!

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  15. Super Stick ChickMarch 7, 2016 at 1:07 PM

    Love this watercolor look, prefect with coffee.

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  16. KatiaMarch 7, 2016 at 1:21 PM

    amazing and beautiful card, your background is stunning!

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  17. IdaMarch 7, 2016 at 1:55 PM

    What a wonderful and fun card. The background just makes it extra special.

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  18. Stampin' by JudiMarch 7, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    Orange is my favorite!

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  19. RhondaMarch 7, 2016 at 2:44 PM

    Very creative card and tutorial. LOVE it! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  20. RosemaryMarch 7, 2016 at 2:48 PM

    this card is an absolutely knockout, betty!!! love it!!!

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  21. Teresa Godines #6857March 7, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    Love the bright and sunny background. It is cool that you pulled the color into the tag too. TFS

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  22. McStamperMarch 7, 2016 at 4:16 PM

    So pretty. Wonderful background.

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  23. StephanieMarch 7, 2016 at 4:27 PM

    Love, love, love the water color background!

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  24. DonnaMarch 7, 2016 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful card and stunning background!!

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  25. Von MarieMarch 7, 2016 at 5:56 PM

    Very pretty card, love the background so much!!

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  26. Michele K. HendersonMarch 7, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    This card is gorgeous! The background is so bright and colorful! Wow!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  27. MaryMarch 7, 2016 at 7:58 PM

    Wow so much gorges ess, don't even if that word exists, lol! Love the orange watercolor, striking!

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  28. Beverly PerdueMarch 7, 2016 at 8:21 PM

    Love the bright watercolor background and the white embossing! The added sequins that match the coffee mug is a nice touch!

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  29. Dori SheltonMarch 7, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    That background is amazing!! Love the pop of white with it all as well!

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  30. Vicki DutcherMarch 7, 2016 at 8:41 PM

    LOVE the bright water coloring!

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  31. Lesley March 7, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Who doesn't love some sugary cool whip! Yum! Love the mix of cool and warm colours. Very striking card, Betty!

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  32. JanelleMarch 7, 2016 at 9:16 PM

    Wow! That's an eye opener. LOOOVE your background then the tiny contrasting cup. So Cool!

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  33. Amy C.March 7, 2016 at 9:18 PM

    Very pretty design! This new set is great!

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  34. Sue DMarch 7, 2016 at 9:20 PM

    Very pretty and colorful. I like how some of the sequins match the color of the coffee cup.

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  35. UnknownMarch 7, 2016 at 9:53 PM

    I LOVE your watercoloring!

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  36. NikkiMarch 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM

    WOW that is so kewl looking love your splattered background it's perfect the coffee cup just pops

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  37. Brandi RMarch 7, 2016 at 10:03 PM

    Fantastic colors! Love the messy background. GREAT card ♥

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  38. Lee-AnneMarch 7, 2016 at 10:23 PM

    This just makes my heart sing, Betty! I love the bold colors and how the fabulous turquoise cup and sequins just pop! LOVE!

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  39. ConnieMarch 7, 2016 at 11:01 PM

    Bold and Bright and Beautiful!

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  40. MackieMade Paper CreationsMarch 7, 2016 at 11:04 PM

    Oh wow! I love these colors! Great card!

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  41. DaviMarch 7, 2016 at 11:07 PM

    Love the beautiful background to go with the cute sentiment and how the aqua cup compliments it :)

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  42. Denise BryantMarch 7, 2016 at 11:47 PM

    Love your colors! Great card! Cute coffee mug with whipped cream on top! Yum! I'm thinking it is my favorite mocha!

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  43. Petra SwartMarch 8, 2016 at 3:17 AM

    Love your beautiful watercoloured bg, Betty!!!!!
    Have a great day!!!!

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  44. ~amy~March 8, 2016 at 6:51 AM

    Betty, I love your gorgeous card!

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  45. Arianna BarbaraMarch 8, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    Wow! Absolutely stunning!!!! I love the bright colours!

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  46. Sue CreaseMarch 8, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    Ooh this is LUSH. Great late summer colours just the ticket on a cold British day.
    Sue

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  47. brandco2450@gmail.comMarch 8, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    Just love the colours and the sentiment!

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  48. HeatherMarch 8, 2016 at 5:12 PM

    Beautiful!! Your background is fabulous!

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  49. ParkerMarch 8, 2016 at 6:01 PM

    I love the font and the images of this set Coffee Helps. Thanks for sharing a sample card.

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  50. Janet MMarch 8, 2016 at 7:35 PM

    Pretty, pretty. Love the water coloring.

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  51. AllieMarch 8, 2016 at 7:36 PM

    Great colours and watercolour effect!

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  52. Kim HegginsMarch 8, 2016 at 9:34 PM

    Fabulous card and I am in love with your vibrant colors you used for the background.

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  53. Darlene GabrielMarch 8, 2016 at 9:40 PM

    Wow another gorgeous background! Such a pretty card.

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  54. D-March 8, 2016 at 11:19 PM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful card. I loVe your wonderful background.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsbyDragonfly.blogspot

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  55. New CreationsMarch 8, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    A fabulous creation in warm colors! love it!

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  56. SandraMarch 9, 2016 at 3:46 AM

    A bright and cheerful! Opening your card would bring a smile to anyone's day and sunshine to their heart.
    Sandra Smith

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  57. Leigh PennerMarch 9, 2016 at 10:28 AM

    Oh, this is so fun! Your backgrounds are amazing, Betty!

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  58. lvtaz2000March 9, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    Your cards are just so inspiring. Each one is so beautiful. Love this coffee set.

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  59. ZeldaMarch 9, 2016 at 7:54 PM

    Stunning! Love, love your background. One of my fav color combo's :)

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  60. AnneleiseMarch 9, 2016 at 8:40 PM

    What a striking background!! A lovely card!

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  61. None NoneMarch 11, 2016 at 8:02 AM

    Love the pop of aqua on your card! Very vivid and striking color combination that makes an impression immediately!

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Thanks so much!

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