Verve Stamps - October 2016 Diva Inspiration Challenge & Blog Hop

Hey there, Verve fans!

It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop!

There are TWO $30 gift vouchers to the Verve store up for grabs this month and two ways to win! First, comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) for an entry in the first giveaway. Then to be entered into our challenge prize drawing, go get inky and link up your take on the challenge. You have until November 5 to link up. Feel free to play along with the challenge as many times as you like. Verve stamps aren't required to play, but we do smile a little brighter when we see them!

The crisp, cool change in the weather, brings thoughts of warm beverages and long crafting sessions.  This sweet little beverage nook has lots of hidden treasures to be inspired by.  Follow our color pattern, or take flight from the inspiration, you decide!  We can't wait to see what you create.

Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Wednesday, Saturday, November 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we're giving away a $30 gift voucher to Verve to one random commenter along the hop.  Just leave a little love as you hop about for a chance to win!

1. Julee	7. Maureen
2. Charmaine	8. Sankari
3. Christyne	9. Stacey
4. Laurie	10. Susan
5. Lesley	11. Teresa
6. Marisa

I used some of the new release goodies from Verve Stamps on my card today!
Autumn Blessings
Autumn Thanks Die Set
Everything Nice
Pumpkin Spice Die Set
Gold Package Sequin Mix

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Verve Stamps - September Diva Inspirations Blog Hop

Hello, Verve Stamps fans!

It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop!

There are TWO $30 gift vouchers to the Verve store up for grabs this month and two ways to win! First, comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) for an entry in the first giveaway. Then to be entered into our challenge prize drawing, go get inky and link up your take on the challenge. You have until October 5 to link up. Feel free to play along with the challenge as many times as you like. Verve stamps aren't required to play, but we do smile a little brighter when we see them!

The changing colors of autumn is always such a treat. Like a paintbrush came and colored the world. One of my favorite trees around the neighborhood turns a brilliant purple in the fall, and is so beautiful against the blue sky. So while some may find this a wintry inspiration, to me a bit of regal purple and a touch of sky and earth will always be fall. Follow the color pattern, or take your inspiration from the graphic, either way it's sure to be lovely! We can't wait to see what you create!
Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Wednesday, October 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

I stamped that GORGEOUS flower from Kindness Matters using a tone on tone look...delicous purples...then, I layered a few fun papers together along with some cuts from the Great Kindness Die Set!  A few sprinkles of sequins later and my card was ready to send out to a special friend!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we're giving away a $30 gift voucher to Verve to one random commenter along the hop.  Just leave a little love as you hop about for a chance to win!

1. Julee	6. Marisa
2. Betty	7. Maureen
3. Charmaine	8. Stacey
4. Christyne	9. Susan
5. Laurie	10. Teresa

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Verve Stamps - August 2016 Inspiration Challenge

Hey there, Verve fans!

You should have arrived here by way of Sankari's amazing blog.  If not, start at the beginning of the hop with Julee's incredible inspiration!  You won't want to miss a beat!

It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop!

There are TWO $30 gift vouchers to the Verve store up for grabs this month and two ways to win! First, comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) for an entry in the first giveaway. Then to be entered into our challenge prize drawing, go get inky and link up your take on the challenge. You have until September 5 to link up. Feel free to play along with the challenge as many times as you like. Verve stamps aren't required to play, but we do smile a little brighter when we see them!

Summer brights fade into earthy tones for the dog days of summer. With the hustle and bustle of the end of summer coming, a breezy, free-spirited graphic is what we have in store for you this month. Follow the color pattern, or be inspired to journey where the creative winds may take you. We can't wait to see what you create!

Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Monday, September 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

The "dog days" of summer remind me of back to school...and it is a bittersweet time for the Schafer household.  It's the end of our summer freedom, but a fresh new school year ahead.  I'm going to pack this in my sweet girl's lunch bag on the first day back to school!   Yeah, I think she's pretty awesome!  

I used the flowers and sentiment from the Simply Amazing stamp set, stamping the partial sentiment over the Flourished Tag Die Set, and stamping the flowers in a muted aqua behind the tag.  To finish of the card front, I added "fantastic" from the Amazing Adjectives Word Die Set, a double butterfly from the Butterfly Dreams Die Set, and some leaves from the Sprightly Sprigs Die Set.

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we're giving away a $30 gift voucher to Verve to one random commenter along the hop.  Just leave a little love as you hop about for a chance to win!

	1. Julee	7. Marisa
	2. Betty	8. Maureen
	3. Charmaine	9. Sankari
	4. Christyne	10. Stacey
	5. Laurie	11. Susan
	6. Lesley	12. Teresa

Now, you're off to Susan's blog for more fantastic inspiration!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage! 

Verve Stamps - Diva Inspiration & Challenge Blog Hop

Hey there, Verve Stamps fans!

It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop!

There are TWO $30 gift vouchers to the Verve store up for grabs this month and two ways to win! First, comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) for an entry in the first giveaway. Then to be entered into our challenge prize drawing, go get inky and link up your take on the challenge. You have until June 5 to link up. Feel free to play along with the challenge as many times as you like. Verve stamps aren't required to play, but we do smile a little brighter when we see them!

The end of spring always brings a touch of wanderlust.  This collection of bracelets has me wishing for a sun drenched road trip filled with gypsy wonder and delight. There's no script for this inspiration... channel your inner gypsy, go floral, follow our color pattern or forge your own path. We can't wait to see what you create!

Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Sunday, June 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we're giving away a $30 gift voucher to Verve to one random commenter along the hop.  Just leave a little love as you hop about for a chance to win!

	1. Julee	7. Marisa
	2. Betty	8. Maureen
	3. Charmaine	9. Sankari
	4. Christyne	10. Stacey
	5. Laurie	11. Susan
	6. Lesley	12. Teresa

I was inspired by the colors and the shiny gold bracelets...reminded me a bit of a beachy theme, too.  

After stamping the Psalms sentiment from Verve's Good Work stamp set, added a little flag from Flag It Die Set, then added three of the Harvest Gold Sequin Mix for some sparkle.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Verve Stamps - Diva Inspirations Hop

Hey there, Verve fans!

It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop! There are two ways to win Verve prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings! You have until March 5 to link up, so feel free to play as often as you like.

The pop of color in this industrial style loft speaks of the hope of spring in the midst of winter. Kind of like February... it's still cold and wintry, but new life is on the horizon. Feel free to take your inspiration from the photo or the color combo, whatever suits your fancy! We can't wait to see what you create.

Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Saturday, March 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we're giving away a $30 gift voucher to Verve to one random commenter along the hop! 

	1. Julee	8. Marisa
	2. Amber	9. Maureen
	3. Amy	10. Sankari
	4. Betty	11. Stacey
	5. Charmaine	12. Susan
	6. Christyne	13. Teresa
	7. Laurie

I was inspired by the colors and the trio of frames in the challenge graphic!  This photo also gives a romantic vibe, so I had to go with a lovey-dovey theme...especially since we're nearing Valentine's Day! 

I die cut three of those amazing hearts in the Wavy Hearts Die Set and displayed them as a banner of sorts over an adorable Rounded Scallop Frame Die.  I used stamps from a couple of different stamp sets...the arrows are from Better Together and the sentiment from Chevron Love.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Verve Stamps - September 2015 Inspiration Challenge - Autumn Lovelies

Hey there, Verve Fans!  

It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop! There are two ways to win Verve prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings! You have the until October 5 to link up, so feel free to play as often as you like.

Our September challenge is Autumn Lovelies
September brings to mind crisp apples, bouquets of sharpened pencils, baked pumpkin delights, rainbows of fallen leaves and don't forget Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Salted Caramel Mochas! This month we're challenging you to to show us your autumn inspired creations. Use the inspiration graphic or go off on your own tangent, just share a little autumn loveliness with us!

Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Monday, October 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines!

	1. Julee	7. Susan
	2. Amy	8. Maureen
	3. Betty	9. Amber
	4. Jen	10. Stacey
	5. Sankari	11. Marisa
	6. Sarah

What fun this challenge was!  AND, I love this time of year!  Fall is my favorite!  

Here are the gorgeous Verve goodies that I used on my card today!

Moments Remembered Stamp Set

Flourished Tag Die Set

Polka Dot Basics Ribbon Collection

 I stamped the feathers in brown ink over some textured card stock, then fussy cut them out.  After die cutting two of the tags, I stapled them offset with some ribbon.  After layering these elements over a couple of hand trimmed flags, this fall-themed card was complete!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Verve Stamps - July Inspiration Challenge

Hi there, Verve fans!

It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop! There are two ways to win Verve prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings! You have the rest of the month to link up, so feel free to play as often as you like. 

Our July challenge is Sensational Stripes
Stripes go with everything! Make them nautical, or pair with florals for a graphic look. Use stripes however you're inspired! Use the inspiration graphic or head off in your own direction, just show us your stripes! 

Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Friday, July 31.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines!

	1. Julee	8. Susan
	2. Amy	9. Maureen
	3. Betty	10. Marisa
	4. Jen	11. Stacey
	5. Karen	12. Laurie
	6. Sankari	13. Amber
	7. Sarah

The new Viva la Verve sketch for July 2015 Week 2 was perfect show off some Sensational Stripes today!

I used one of my all-time favorite Verve Stamps sets, Strong Anchor, with its coordinating Nautical Die Set over double cut Flourished Tag Die Set tag!  I love how my tag has a bit of a mixed media look to it with the patterned paper, stamped sentiment and image elements off the edge.  

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Verve Stamps Inspiration Challenge & Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

It's the 5th of the month and time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop! There are two ways to win Verve prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings!

Our June challenge is Eat Me, Drink Me

Are you fueled by coffee, tea or cocoa? Find cupcakes irresistible? Create a card featuring an edible treat or favored beverage!  Use the inspiration graphic as a starting point, or head off in your own direction - just leave us needing a fix of your favorite indulgence!

Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Saturday, June 20.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop!  Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines!

	1. Julee	7. Susan
	2. Amy	8. Maureen
	3. Anya	9. Marisa
	4. Betty	10. Chaitali
	5. Sankari	11. Stacey
	6. Sarah	12. Amber

There's also a FUN Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop happening now that you must check out!  Tons of sponsors including VERVE STAMPS!

 A new sketch at Viva la Verve went live this morning, too!  I turned the sketch to show off my Verve-i-licious cup of coffee "table setting."  The lace doily, floral and coffee cup remind me of my breakfast nook!

I stamped the Coffee cup and cut using the coordinating Cuppa Joe Die Set, and the Coffee sentiment was stamped near the bottom accent strip.  A few flowers and leaves were cut from the Floral Circles Die Set and Dreamy Leaves Die Set to create a bouquet of sorts.  Flowers and coffee just go together, huh?!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Verve Stamps & Die Sets
Simple Stories I Am Collection
The Twinery Baker's Twine, SRM Doily