Verve Stamps - May New Release Spotlight Hop

Welcome to Verve's May Spotlight Hops! 

A new release is just around the corner and for the next couple of days we'll be shining our creative spotlights on the new Verve sets and dies releasing this Friday, May 20.

Today we're sharing our first projects featuring the Beautiful Things stamp set, Beautiful Flowers Die Set and the Stitched Pennants Die Set.

You should have arrived here by way of the fabulous Maureen.  If not, start at the beginning of today's hop!  

These new stamps and dies are seriously GORGEOUS!  

I'm in LOVE with those blooming floral images, the ever-so-sweet tiny leaf sprays, the pennants and scripted word!!! 

 

After stamping and die-cutting the flowers, I nestled them together with some of the leaves and the "beautiful" word, then added a partial pennant to the upper left corner, and stamped one of the beautiful sentiments in the bottom left corner.  To finish off the card, I added a few clear sequins for movement and more sparkle.  

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

You're off to see what the amazing Teresa whipped up for today!  You won't want to miss a beat from the BEAUTIFUL blog hop today!  

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!
See you tomorrow for more peeks at Verve's new release!

The Cat's Pajamas - TCP Tuesday Challenge 314

Hey there, TCP fans!

I'm back again today with The Cat Pack sharing TCP Tuesday Challenge 314: Sentiments.  

Have you seen TCP's new Sentiment/Word CutUps?!  They are fantastic...so perfectly designed to cut in ONE piece, no assembly necessary!  LOVE that!

I stamped the two step florals from the new Sketchy Flowers stamp set over a piece of light pink patterned paper, then layered up with a Sending CutUps and a strip of green stamped with "Sunshine" from the new Sending You stamp set.

Here's a look at those FUN stamps and CutUps from TCP that I used today!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stop in at The Cat's Pajamas blog and play along with the new challenge!

SugarPea Designs - September SweetPeek Day 5

Hey SWEET FRIENDS!!!

Have you been blown away from our AMAZING release?! 

SugarPea Designs knows just how to make my heart skip a beat!  

Hold on to your seat!  

Here are the new SPD stamp sets and SugarCuts that I used on my special card today!  

We would love to hear your thoughts on the products introduced today!!  Please leave a comment on this post and on each of the talented SugarPea Designers shown below and you could WIN!  We will chose one lucky person to WIN the Watercolor Brush Strokes stamp set from the comments left here and on the DT Blogs!  All winners during our Fall Product Release will be announced on Sunday, Sept 13th.  Our entire Fall Product Release will be available in the SugarPea Designs Store at 6:00 PM EST TODAY!!  Please click here to shop – and if you are lucky enough to win a set you’ve already purchased, you may choose another stamp set of the same value!

To create the sentiment tag, I stamped an aqua watercolor swoosh image from the new Watercolor Brush Strokes stamp set and then with a sentiment from the Sparkle & Shine stamp set in navy ink.  I layered the tag over a few layers of pretty papers and a SugarCuts - Scattered Stars Journal Card in vellum.  Do you see a few hidden diamonds stamped in the background, too?!  A few pink sparkly sequins and some curled twine finish off the card...ready to give to a special friend of mine!

Check out what the other SugarChics created for our final day of new release peeks!
These gals ROCK, like diamonds!

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Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!
Happy SugarPea Shopping!

Countdown to Confetti - Monkey Business

Hey there, 'Fetti Fans!
It's that time again...CONFETTI TIME!

Check out these AWESOME new Reverse Confetti products I used on my fun birthday card!

That monkey from Monkey Business is the cutest little guy ever!  I left him uncolored and layered him over some playful shapes and colors.  The Star Garland Confetti Cuts and Stitched Flag Trio Confetti Cuts are staple items that you MUST HAVE!  The new Let's Celebrate - Quick Card Panels are awesome, too...perfect for all occasions, but especially birthdays!  

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!  Stop back by tomorrow for more Reverse Confetti release peeks!

Carta Bella Warm & Cozy Collection

Hello, Carta Bella Paper fans!
I'm up on the Carta Bella Blog today with a two greeting cards using the fabulous Warm & Cozy Collection!

In the Stillness Card

The Carta Bella Warm & Cozy Collection is so fun...and perfect for the men in your life!  Even though I can't wait for spring, I'm still embracing the winter days...this fun collection makes it a little easier to remember the things we love about winter!  The Warm & Cozy patterns remind me of my favorite wool sweater!

Designer Tip:  Masculine-themed 

Masculine-themed cards can still be embellished and maintain their manly appeal!  Instead of a twine bow, staple on a piece of loose twine or add a wooden clip.  Adding elements like this takes your project to the next level, but keeps your man happy, too:)

Build a Snowman Card

Here is the supply list that I used to create the Warm & Cozy greeting cards!

Carta Bella Warm & Cozy Collection
Carta Bella Kraft Vellum Card Stock

Paper Trimmer
Scoring Tool

Tape Adhesive
Foam Adhesive
Liquid Glue
Wooden Clip
Baker's Twine

Directions:

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

2.  Cut Warm & Cozy paper background panel to 4" by 5.25" and adhere.  Cut apart the 3" x 4" journal cards in the collection and adhere as a coordinating panels over the background panel.

3.  Choose stickers from the Warm & Cozy Collection to create a sentiment banners and image elements on each card, adhering with foam adhesive.

4.  To embellish, add loose twine with a stapler and a wooden clip for extra interest to your masculine-themed cards.

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 something for the men in your life today using your Carta Bella collections!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!