Sunday, April 8, 2018

Day 2: Verve's April Release Spotlight Hops!

Verve Stamps April 2018 Spotlight Hops



Welcome back to Day 2 of Verve's April Release Spotlight Hops!  The Verve Divas and special guest are back for another day of spotlighting our new release! Everything previewed this week will be available to order in the Verve online shop on Tuesday, April 10.



Today we're sharing our first projects featuring the Hope Lifts stamp set and coordinating Lifted Hope Die Set.



If you got here from our Guest Designer's blog, Michele you are in the right place!


I have two cards to share today.  


For my first card, I decided to go girly girl and mix in some shades of pinks and greens.  I stamped the sentiment from Hope Lifts stamp set in versamark and white embossed.  I lightly sponged some versamark over for added definition.


I did the same for the butterfly using Hope Lifts stamp set and coordinating Lifted Hope Die Set. I colored the white embossed butterfly with copic markers.  To dress up the corners of the rectangle panel I die cut two of the squares from the new Lacey Frames die set.

I finished my card with by adding some clear sequins.

For my second card, I combined some fun pattern papers from Echo Park Just Be You Collection. 


 I stamped the sentiment using Hope Lifts stamp set using versafine onyx black ink.  I sponged the center of the sentiment panel.


I die cut and stamped the hot air balloon using Hope Lifts stamp set and coordinating Lifted Hope Die Set. I colored the hot air balloon with copic markers. 


 I also added some wink of stella to the balloon portion for some added shine.   I finished the card with some clear sequins. 

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!
Hope LiftsLifted Hope Die Set

Day 1 Hop List
1. Julee5. Laurie
2. Michele (Guest)6. Marisa
3. Betty7. Maureen
4. Charmaine8. Teresa


Next on the hop is the wonderfully talented Charmaine!

As always thanks so much for hopping by!



29 comments

  1. Love the colors of papers you chose for the cards. They are original and ones I would love to receive! Amazing job!

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  2. Stunning cards, Betty! I adore the pink and green combination and admire the scalloped accents on the corners. Both cards are works of art!

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  3. Both of your cards are fantastic, I love all the layering and the patterns.

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  4. Beautiful cards! Love your mix of patterns and colors! Pretty layering and sentiments on your cards, and I love the hot air balloon and butterfly images!

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  5. Gorgeous cards! Love your use of pattern patterns, great inspiration.

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  6. Two fabulous encouragement cards - who would not want to receive one of these during a time of struggle? Loving your layouts and color choices as well TFS

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  7. Oh, wow, Betty! Two fabulous cards! That hot air balloon paper could not be any more perfect! love what you did with the Lacey frame dies in the corners :). Ox

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  8. Gasp! Yikes, how could anything Not be ok using such gorgeous colors on both of your pretty cards today! Not sure which one I like best...they are both so Amazing! Wonderful presentation, Betty~

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  9. Love how you put layers & elements together, Betty! Gotta say--some people doing that style come out with a mess in my eyes, but your cards are always beautiful! How great that you had paper with hot air balloons on it! 2 great cards using this new set I definitely want to get when I let myself buy something new!

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  10. Oh, these are super duper fabulous, Betty! Love the vivid colors and layouts. So inspiring!

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  11. Those are some pretty papers you used to highlight
    this new set. Lovely cards. Lovely new set.

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  12. I love both these awesome cards! The girly card is right up my alley. The sentiments in this set are really a must have. Perfect sayings!

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  13. Both of your cards are wonderful!!!

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  14. Pink and green is one of my favorite colour combos and you have used them fabulously. Gorgeous papers and card. Love the red balloon in the second and how it pops off the card.

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  15. Love both of your wonderful cards! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Wow, gorgeous work! Love how you used your new goodies!

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  17. Nice cards. Love the colors on the butterfly one.

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  18. Great sentiments and choice of papers.

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  19. Oh, how beautiful, what gorgeous papers and I love the sweet sentiments and your lovely colours.

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  20. I love the bright colors, just the thing to lift the spirit.

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  21. both cards are absolutely fabulous, betty!!!

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  22. These cards are just stunning. The heat embossed butterfly design is so fresh and pretty and the papers on your second card show off the elements to perfection

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  23. So pretty - love all the layers and the bright, happy colors.

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  24. Beautiful cards. Love how you used the pattern papers to highlight the stamps.

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  25. Beautiful creations and soothing colors.

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  26. Two fab cards with lovely colour palettes. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  27. Wow, I am loving your cards! So well designed and the colors are beautiful! I will be coping a few of these cards!

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  28. Gorgeous cards. Beautiful papers and colours.

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Thanks so much!

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