Verve Stamps - May Release Spotlight Hops Day 2

Hey there, Verve fans!

Welcome back to Day 2 of Verve's May Spotlight Hops!  

You should've arrived here from Maureen's amazing blog, but if not...start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!

The Verve Divas and special guests are back for another day of spotlighting our new release! Everything previewed this week will be available to order in the Verve online store on Friday, May 20.

Today we're sharing our first projects featuring the Love Everlasting stamp set, Everlasting Heart Die Set and the Copper Blush Sequin Mix.

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!

1. Julee 7. Lesley 2. Lori {guest} 8. LauraJane {guest} 3. Betty 9. Marisa 4. Charmaine 10. Maureen 5. Christyne 11. Stacey 6. Laurie 12. Teresa

Be still, my heart...but, isn't that intricate heart image the most beautiful one you've ever seen?!  

I stamped and die-cut the heart for a POP of pink on this otherwise muted card.  My hubby and I will celebrate our 20th anniversary in June, so I thought it would be the perfect occasion to break in this new stamp set!  

Besides the new stamp set, Love Everlasting, and the coordinating Everlasting Heart Die Set, I used the new Stitched Pennants Die set for an additional layering element.

You're now off to the creatively talented Teresa for Verve goodness!

Thank so much for stopping by the stage!

Carta Bella Words of Love Collection - Greeting Cards

Hello, Carta Bella Paper fans!
I'm up on the Carta Bella Blog today with a two greeting cards using the fabulous Words of Love Collection!

Love at First Sight Card

The Carta Bella Words of Love Collection is absolutely amazing...and not just for Valentine's Day projects!  It is also perfect for anniversary and wedding projects, or just LOVE, in general!
The sturdy texture of this collection is second to none!

Designer Tip:  Simple Embellishing

I love to add a few sprinkles of sequins, enamel dots or buttons and baker's twine my projects for texture and to create movement!  I keep my twine bows to one or a double bow and the sprinkles scattered in odd numbers...here as a trio!

Enchanted Card

Here is the supply list that I used to create the Words of Love greeting cards!

Carta Bella Words of Love Collection
Carta Bella Natural White Linen Card Stock

Paper Trimmer
Scoring Tool

Tape Adhesive
Foam Adhesive
Liquid Glue
Sequins
Baker's Twine

Directions:

1.  Cut apart Carta Bella Natural White Linen Card Stock to 4.25" by 11" and score at at 5", fold and score to create the card base.

2.  Cut Words of Love paper background panel to 4" by 5.25" and adhere.  Cut a second pattern to 4" by 4" and adhere as a coordinating panel over the background panel.

3.  Next, add a couple of long banner flags for more layer and texture.

3.  Choose stickers from the Words of Love Collection to create a sentiment cluster on each card, adhering with foam adhesive.

4.  To embellish, add a twine bow and some sequin sprinkles with liquid glue.

When creating with Carta Bella collections, it is easy and fun to whip up handmade cards and gifts!  I hope you are inspired to create some loving cards today using your Carta Bella collections!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Viva la Verve - February Week 1 Sketch Recap

I'm up on the Viva la Verve Sketches Blog today with this week's recap and viewfinder. 

The awesome sketch inspired me to create this love-themed card!

I took a few liberties with the awesome sketch by using a tall rather than wide card base and layered the papers up all cozy an snug!

I stamped the sentiment from the More Than Love stamp set over a circle die cut and added a sweet Heart Quartet Die Set heart and a few gold sequins from the Holiday Sequins Mix.

 Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Verve Stamps, Dies and Sequin Mix

Reverse Confetti Cuts

Amy Tangerine Stitched

Love's Flower - Verve

 Hello, Verve Stamps friends!

I have a lovey dovey creation for you today using lots of Verve goodness!

I'm a tad late on the Monday Mojo Sketch Challenge #380 which closed, but there is a brand-new Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge every Monday!  They are always fabulous!

It's a great time to add some Verve goodness to your own stash...a love-themed sale just in time for Valentine's Day!

I used that beautiful sentiment from the Love's Flower stamp set and embellished the card with the Jotted Heart Die, the Award Banner Trim Die and Shine Bright Sequin Mix...all from The Verve Store!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage today!

Verve Stamps, Dies and Sequins
Pink Paislee Bella Rouge
Freckled Fawn Doily
Webster's Pages Heart Clip

to the moon and back

My hubby and I will celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary on Sunday, which is also Father's Day!  Time flies!  Couldn't have a better partner in life!

I used Simon Says Stamp Language of Love Die & Stamps Set for the hubster's card...along with some cool and trendy Glitz 77 papers.  There's a Father's Day/Masculine challenge up and running over at Simon Wednesday Challenge that I'm linking up to, as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Language of Love (Simon Says Stamp)

Ink:  Black (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Sea Glass (Simon Says Stamp), 77 (Glitz)

Other:  Language of Love Dies (Simon Says Stamp), Small Attacher (Tim Holtz)

Anniversary Wishes - Uniko Studio

Good morning!  The Pink Elephant Challenge today calls for Wedding/Anniversary themed projects!

This was a perfect opportunity to grab the beautiful Uniko Studio Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum stamps and Designer Dies collection!  Head on over the Uniko Studio blog to read about a few tips when stamping on patterned paper!

 The new Cardabilities #84 sketch is incredible!  There are lots of layers, banners, and a fun cluster to this one...all of my favorite things on a card!  

The papers I used are from Glitz's Yours Truly collection...so elegant and beautiful with a subtle vintage flair!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum (Uniko Studio)
Ink:  Steel Gray (MFT)
Other:  Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum Designer Dies (Uniko Studio), Award Banner Die (A Cut Above-Verve), Twine (Hemptique), Steel Blue Button (MFT), Sequins (Avery Elle)

Uniko Studio April Release Blog Hop

Good morning!  The time has finally come...the Uniko Studio April Release Blog Hop...a day of inspiration, temptation, and a chance to win FREE stamps!  If you like elegant, modern, and clean designs, then you will LOVE the fabulous new Uniko Studio stamps and designer dies!

Uniko Studio will also be offering FREE international shipping for orders of $50 or more!

Check out these new Uniko Studio products that I used on my card that are being released today!  There are two additional stamp sets and three digital files that are being released today as well that you will see featured on the other designer's blogs...and they are all fabulous!

I was inspired by the ColourQ Challenge 184 and retrosketches 53 to make this anniversary card using these fabulous new Uniko Studio products!

Here is the official blog hop order today...you won't want to miss anything!  

Uniko Studio Blog

Aimes

Amber

Erika

Gayatri

Nicki

Ren-Yi

Stacey (that's me:)

Taheerah - Guest Designer

I had to use one of the Beautiful Butterflies Designer  Dies again with the sequins peeking out from the negatively-cut image...so addictive, dies and sequins, oh my!

Thanks so much for joining us for the Uniko Studio April Release Blog Hop today!  

Uniko Studio - Bright Butterflies Designer Dies, Background Builders: Round in Circles, Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum 
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