Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops - Day 5

A Cup of Tea

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary 2014 Spotlight Hops! This month Verve is celebrating 7 wonderful years and our release is filled with all sorts of treats! All week long the Divas will be spotlighting new stamps and dies and each day there's a chance to win a $50 gift code to Verve just for commenting on our posts! So tune in each day for a new spotlight and a fresh chance to win. Everything previewed this week will be available for purchase in the Verve online store on Saturday 8/30.

My first card today features the new stamp set, One Cup, with coordinating dies, Cuppa Tea Die Set. There are a few sprinkles of the new Signature Sequin Mix and a fun pop of color with the Award Banner Trim Die.

I was inspired by the amazing Deconstructed Sketch #166 by my fellow Diva, Jen Shultz!

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $50 gift code to Verve! So be sure to leave a little comment on each blog on the list to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

COFFEE - O Taste

For the second card in my post today, I combined the Coffee stamp set and coordinating Cuppa Joe Die Set with the Psalm 34:8 Plain Jane.  And...because I LOVE the new Signature Sequin Mix, I must add a few sprinkles to every card!

The Color Throwdown #307 was a bright and cheery one to use for this "pick me up" card!

Friday, 8/29/14

Featured Products: One Cup (illustrated by Julee Tilman), Cuppa Tea Die Set, Psalm 34:8 PJ 

Today's Prize: $50 gift code to Verve

1. Julee 8. Stacey 2. Teresa 9. Maureen 3. Chaitali 10. Laurie 4. Amber 11. Janelle 5. Charmaine 12. Christyne 6. Marisa 13. Jen 7. Monika {Guest} 14. Andrea

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!


Stamps:  One Cup, Coffee, Psalm 34:8 Plain Jane (Verve)
Ink:  Soft Navy, Black, Dark Chocolate (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  White, Naturals White (PTI), Tangerine Jubilee (My Mind's Eye)
Other:  Cuppa Tea Die Set, Cuppa Joe Die Set, Award Banner Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), Signature Sequin Mix (Verve), Caribbean Baker's Twine (The Twinery)

Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops - Day 2

 Hey there, Verve friends!

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary 2014 Spotlight Hops! This month Verve is celebrating 7 wonderful years and our release is filled with all sorts of treats! All week long the Divas will be spotlighting new stamps and dies and each day there's a chance to win a $50 gift code to Verve just for commenting on our posts! So tune in each day for a new spotlight and a fresh chance to win. Everything previewed this week will be available for purchase in the Verve online store on Saturday 8/30.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $50 gift code to Verve! So be sure to leave a little comment on each blog on the list to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

Tuesday, 8/26/14

Featured Products: Framed Lilies (illustrated by Chaitali Narla)

Today's Prize: $50 gift code to Verve

1. Julee 8. Stacey 2. Teresa 9. Maureen 3. Chaitali 10. Laurie 4. Amber 11. Janelle 5. Charmaine 12. Christyne 6. Marisa 13. Andrea 7. Monika {Guest}

The Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #233 was my go-to challenge for this "thinking of you" card!

I stamped the large frame/lilies image from Framed Lilies and fussy cut it out to use as the focal panel on my card, then added a coordinating sentiment to the top with a small staple.  There are a few layers of My Mind's Eye Jubilee with a bit of The Twinery Baker's Twine and a few sprinkles of the new Signature Sequin Mix to it off.

Stamps:  Framed Lilies (Verve)
Ink:  Dark Chocolate (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  White (PTI), Jubilee (My Mind's Eye)
Other:  Signature Sequin Mix (Verve), Bakers' Twine (The Twinery), Small Attacher (Tim Holtz)

Happy Birthday - Catered Crop Shaker Box Recipe Swap

Hi there, friends!  There's a new Catered Crop Recipe Swap up and running, Shaker Box!

Grab your die cuts, acetate, foam tape and sequins and join us for the fun!

Besides the BEST sequins you can get from Pretty Pink Posh, I used on some of my favorite Reverse Confetti stamps and Confetti Cuts to create this shaker card!

Lots to Say

Confetti Cuts Circles 'n Scallops

Confetti Cuts Tag Me

A couple of current challenges inspired me, too...the  deconstructed sketch #163, color throwdown #304, and Make It Sparkle: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

If you're in need (or just wanting:) some new sequins...you must check out my favorite sequin shop, Pretty Pink Posh!

I used LOTS of sequins inside my shaker...

6mm Mint, 4mm & 6mm Sparkling Clear, 4mm & 10mm Metallic Gold, 6mm Raspberry

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Reverse Confetti Stamps & Confetti Cuts

Love Letter Luxe Ink

My Mind's Eye Jubilee Papers & Flair

Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

Viva la Verve & A Birthday Shout-Out

Hey there, Verve fans!

I'm up on the Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge Blog today with a brand-new sketch for you to play along with!  Stop by and see what the other talented Divas created with the sketch!

More importantly, today is Julee Tilman's birthday!  

Happy birthday, Julee!  Wishing you a happy day with your sweet family!

Hugs and love, sweet lady!

Besides the Viva la Verve sketch, I was also inspired by the Color Throwdown #302!

After layering up some yummy papers, I stamped the bold sentiment from Be Blessed with dark berry ink over some floral patterned paper, and added a Wings & Petals Die Set butterfly for some movement!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Be Blessed (Verve)

Ink:  Elderberry Luxe

Paper:  So Saffron (SU), RSVP (Basic Grey)

Other:  Wings & Petals Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), White Doily (SRM Stickers), Button, Twine (The Twinery)

We Remember Moments... Verve Diva Dare

Hey there, Verve fans!  

I'm up on the Verve Stamps Blog today as your Diva Dare hostess!

Inside Out - July Diva Dare

This month we're daring you to create a stamped card and continue the design on the inside for a special surprise for the recipient.  Simply carry over some portion of the card front design on to the inside of your card. 

Aren't those feathers from the new Moments Remembered stamp set the most GORGEOUS things you've ever seen?!

After stamping and fussy cutting two of those beautiful feathers, I paired them up with a coordinating sentiment from the same stamp set.  There is a peek of Flag It Die Set under the fancy Signature Ribbon Collection bow and several Shine Bright Sequin Mix sprinkles scattered here and there.

  

Here's a snapshot of the the inside...

I kept it simple here with a second sentiment and smaller feather from Moments Remembered.

There are still a couple of days to play along with this week's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #354, too!  I also used the Color Throwdown #301...there are tiny coral dots in the chevron pattern on my card...

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Moments Remembered (Verve)

Ink:  Black (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Fog (Simon Says Stamp), Something Wonderful (Teresa Collins)

Other:  Flag It Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), Stitched Circle (Lil' Inker Designs), Signature Ribbon Collection (Verve), Shine Bright Sequins Mix (Verve), Button, Twine

SugarPea Designs Sweet Sneak - Spare Me

Hey there, SugarPea Designs lovers!

I'm back with the final Sweet Sneak for the July Release!

How awesome is the dapper dude?!  I just adore his cheerful expression and his confidence as he bowls for a strike!  Hope you love Spare Me as much as I do!  What another perfect set for all those manly men of yours!

Would you like to WIN the Spare Me stamp set?!  

Hop along and visit with the SugarPeas and guests, leaving some comment love along the way!  One lucky person will be randomly selected to win the Spare Me stamp set!

Our fabulous July release is available in the SugarPea Designs Online Shoppe right NOW!  Please click HERE to shop - and if you are lucky enough town a set you've already purchased, you can choose another one of the same value!

Also, be sure to join us tomorrow and hop along with our mazing new ProjectPeas as they showcase even more inspiration using these amazing sets - we'll be giving away the ENTIRE release to one lucky commenter!

Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #226 and Color Throwdown #300 worked perfectly to display this fun new stamp set!

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I stamped the main image over some patterned paper then framed him up.

Lots of fun masculine/game-themed papers were displayed with a touch of stamped twine.

A few bowling pins and a sweet sentiment were added to finish up this "manly" card.

This card was really fun to whip up!



Happy shopping at SugarPea Designs!






Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!





Stamps:  Spare Me (SugarPea Designs)

Ink:  Black (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Primitive Cream (PTI), Boyz Rule (Crate Paper)

Other:  Notebook & Frame Dies (MFT), Twine (The Twinery), Small Attacher (Tim Holtz)