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

61 comments

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

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  2. Gorgeous background colors. Beautiful card.

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

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  5. Love the colorful background and cute tag.

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

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

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

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  10. Your watercolor technique is beautiful.

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

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  12. Wow! I love your bright background! Awesome card!

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  13. Love that bright splash of sunny color on my Monday!

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

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  15. Love this watercolor look, prefect with coffee.

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  16. amazing and beautiful card, your background is stunning!

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

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

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

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

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  21. So pretty. Wonderful background.

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  22. Love, love, love the water color background!

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  23. Beautiful card and stunning background!!

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  24. Very pretty card, love the background so much!!

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

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

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

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

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  31. Very pretty design! This new set is great!

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

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

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  34. Fantastic colors! Love the messy background. GREAT card ♥

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  35. 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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  36. Bold and Bright and Beautiful!

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

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

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  40. Betty, I love your gorgeous card!

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

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

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  43. Just love the colours and the sentiment!

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  44. Beautiful!! Your background is fabulous!

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

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  46. Pretty, pretty. Love the water coloring.

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  47. Great colours and watercolour effect!

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

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  49. Wow another gorgeous background! Such a pretty card.

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

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  51. A fabulous creation in warm colors! love it!

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

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

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

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  56. What a striking background!! A lovely card!

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  57. 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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