Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Verve Guest Diva & May Spotlight Hop - Day 2



Welcome to our May 2013 Spotlight Hops - Day 2!  

I'm having a blast as a Verve Guest Diva!  This May Release is so fabulous!...and how sweet is this banner that Julee created?!  LOVE!  Thanks, Julee..you sure know how to make a gal feel special!

Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps Let It Be and Deepest Sympathy Plain Jane.  As you hop through the list below, you will see the first look at some new stamps...and you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies and ribbons, so keep your eyes peeled!  Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, May 10.

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 for all the prize details and deadlines.


Wednesday, 5/8/13
Today's Prize: Let it Be, Deepest Sympathy Plain Jane

1. Julee
7. Andrea
8. Jen M.
3. Teresa
4. Stacey
10. Laurie S.
                
11. Janelle
12. Maureen
6. Marisa


This first card features the new stamp set called Let it Be...a beautiful sentiment set with flower images...


The second card I whipped up for today features Deepest Sympathy Plain Jane with a similar color scheme.


The ColourQ 188, retrosketches 62 and cardabilities 74 were the color and layout inspiration for my cards today!



I kept the cards fairly simple today...when you're in a pinch for a sympathy card or a "pick me up" card, you don't always have a great deal of time to make one.   All you need is a "go-to" stamp set like Let it Be or a Plain Jane sentiment, some pretty paper, a couple of die cuts, and maybe some ribbon and/or a button...and there you go, an uplifting card for a friend!



Thanks so much for stopping by the stage today!  Stop back by tomorrow for Day 3 of Verve May Sneak Peeks!



Let it Be, Deepest Sympathy PJ (Verve), Spring Fling Seam Binding (Verve)
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49 comments:

  1. snappy scrappyMay 8, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Both cards are so pretty!!!

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  2. CindiMay 8, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful cards! I love the colors and designs.

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  3. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Ooh great cards! Love the sweet bright colors!

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  4. RhondaMay 8, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Congrats! and great cards!

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  5. UnknownMay 8, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    So pretty! Love your bright colors!

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  6. scrappingnanaMay 8, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Very pretty. Love the colors.

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  7. MarisaMay 8, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Darling card, Stacey :) Love the colours and the way you added the flower to the sentiment panel. Lovely sympathy card too! You are rocking the release :)

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  8. Donna K May 8, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Congratulations!! I love your work and I am also a fan of Verve... you're done a spectacular job as Guest Diva!

    ~Donna K

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  9. JingleMay 8, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Oh, this is so fun! I love the big yellow bow!

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  10. cmMay 8, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Stunning cards; once again works of art to showcase the new sets. Verve list just keeps growing...Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
    c

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  11. Sheri GilsonMay 8, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Gorgeous cards, Stacey! Love them both!

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  12. Shelley CMay 8, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Pretty cards. I love how you sewed on the banners.

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  13. Miriam PrantnerMay 8, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    These cards are bright and uplifting, really lovely.

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  14. RosemaryMay 8, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    what a beautiful set of cards!

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  15. Kris BMay 8, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Both your cards are beautiful Stacey! Love the colors and the layers! Love the stitching, makes me wish I had a sewing machine (and knew how to run it!) Love this new set! TFS God bless!!

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  16. Teresa KlineMay 8, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    totally luvin these bright cheery colors, very sweet, another bang up card Stacey...glad you are here!

    enjoy *~*

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  17. littlebitoftotoMay 8, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Such bright and pretty colors...love it

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  18. Julee (Vervegirl)May 8, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    You totally rock, Stacey! These cards are just scrumptious!

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  19. wannabcre8tiveMay 8, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    So soft and pretty. I love colors.

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  20. Mary-Anne VMay 8, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Very sweet banners and seam binding detail on the cards.

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  21. Danielle SchoenlauMay 8, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Your cards are super cute!

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  22. TMay 8, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Oh I love the sentiment! Your cards are sweet and bright. Love the sketches too!

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  23. ChristineMay 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I may be commenting twice, as the internet connection faltered earlier. Wanted to let you know that your cards are both so sweet. The yellow accents add just the right "pop"!

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  24. Vickie ZMay 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Beautiful!! Love the colors and all the touches (buttons, bows, twine, stitching)! Congrats on your guesting!

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  25. Karen DayMay 8, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Two lovely cards, Stacey - I especially love your sympathy card :o)

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  26. ShanMay 8, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Both cards are very pretty. Thank you for sharing and I hope you have a beautifully blessed night.
    Hugs,
    Shan

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  27. craftymom205May 8, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Love the cards.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  28. BonnieMay 8, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Sympathy cards can be so hard. Love what you did with yours

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  29. Wanda CullenMay 8, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Congrats and way to rock some new Verve! Love the new die cut shapes!

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  30. Elena CMay 8, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Hi Stacey. Beautiful card.
    I love that bright yellow flower.
    Great stamp. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Alma DirpaulMay 8, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Those colors are perfect for spring.

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  32. D-May 9, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    This is a wonder card. TFS.
    D- dmcardmaker (AOL)
    http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

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  33. loulouMay 9, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Such pretty colour combinations, love your banners and stitching.

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  34. Cathy McGrathMay 9, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Gorgeous work! Thanks for joining us at Cardabilities this week.

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  35. Rachel VMay 9, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful! Love the color combos on your cards!

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  36. MareMay 9, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I love the colors you used on your cards.

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  37. NanWMay 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    These colors are gorgeous!

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  38. Charmaine (CharmWarm)May 9, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    These are just fabulous creations, Stacey!

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  39. jan farnworthMay 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    very nice cards.

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  40. HeatherMay 9, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    These are both so beautiful! love the papers and your color combo! And Verve Stamps are definitely "go-to" sets in my stamp room!

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  41. Darlene GabrielMay 9, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Two beautiful card. Such pretty colours. I love your seam binding bow.

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  42. LaurieMay 10, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Again, all amazing cards!! You use color and pattern paper so well! I need a lesson!! :)

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  43. mtscrapgalMay 10, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Beautiful layering and color combos for your cards. Thanks

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  44. Jen MitchellMay 10, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    These are just beautiful! I love the pop from the yellow ribbon!

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  45. Elizabeth S.May 10, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful set of cards!! Love the colors and softness.

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  46. Tracey McNeelyMay 10, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Swoon!

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  47. KathleenMay 11, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Beautiful card

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  48. Tammy HMay 12, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Love the color combos. So amazingly appealing.

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  49. Marcie SharpMay 14, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Both are such lovely cards! Thanks for playing along with us at Cardabilities!

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