Day 1: Verve's April Release Spotlight Hops!

Welcome to Verve's April Release Spotlight Hops! A new release is just around the corner and for the next few days we'll be shining our creative spotlights on the new Verve sets and dies releasing Tuesday, April 10.

Today the Divas and special guests are sharing inspiration featuring the new Risen Savior  stamp set. Check out the Verve Blog post today for the full hop list, prize details, reveals and a little more on this fun new 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 the first card I mixed some American Crafts Twilight Collections patterned papers to create a scene.  I kept the scene simple to not detract from the sentiment.  I used two sentiments from Risen Savior  stamp set.  I die cut the rounded scallop framed panel.  

I stacked two of the scalloped frames, but recessed the sentiment section.  I then stamped and gold embossed the "Allelujah" onto some sweet blush card stock.

I popped this sentiment up using some foam tape.  I finished with a few clear sequins.

For my second card, I decided to go bold and bright. I started with some strathmore watercolor paper.  I stenciled a distressed circle using some wilted violet distressed oxide ink.  I am slowly adding more oxide inks to my collection.  Love this color!

To add more pop, I sponged the horizontal panel behind the focal circle with wilted violet distressed oxide ink as well onto a watercolor paper.  I die cut two sections of the the smaller of the Lacey Trim Duo die set using true black card stock to go above and below the panel.  

I layered some large and small striped true black pattern papers for effect.  I stamped the tiny heart that comes in the new  Sentimental Wishes stamp set beside the sentiment.  I added some wink of stella to give it some sparkle.

I used some foam tape to pop the circle and background panels up for added dimension.  I finished 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!

1. Julee 5. Marisa 2. Michele (Guest) 6. Maureen 3. Betty 7. Teresa 4. Charmaine

I used the sketch from the Paper Craft Crew for the first card.  

Next on the hop is the wonderfully talented Charmaine!

As always thanks so much for hopping by!