Verve Stamps Release - Better Together & Cardabilities

Welcome to Verve's Better Together Release Hop! There's a brand new Verve set releasing today and we're celebrating with a blog hop!

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $40 gift voucher to the Verve store! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines!

	Hop List: 1. Julee 2. Amber 3. Andrea 4. Charmaine 5. Christyne 6. Janelle 7. Jen 8. Laurie 9. Marisa 10. Maureen 11. Stacey 12. Teresa

Better Together

Check out the new Cardabilities sketch, #95!  The Simon Says Stamp Challenge this week calls for distressing!

I LOVE how this card turned out...crisp and clean, yet totally trendy!  The awesome new stamps from Verve, the amazing sketch, and that fabulous new paper collection from Glitz...a perfect trio!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Goodness Flowers Die Set

Elegant Leaves Die

Arrow Die

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Stamps:  Better Together (Verve)
Ink:   Dark Chocolate, Black, Surf Blue, Audrey Blue (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  Sea Glass (Simon Says Stamp), 77 (Glitz)
Other:  Elegant Leaves Die, Arrow Die, Goodness Flowers Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), 77 Giant Rhinestones (Glitz)

Top Dog Dies - Stencil Tutorial

It's a great day for some Top Dog Dies FUN!  

 I tried a new technique with this card and thought I'd share a quick and easy tutorial with you!

STENCIL TUTORIAL with TOP DOG DIES

Step 1

After die-cutting the Madison Doily Die and removing all of the intricate cuts, tape down a paper base.

 Step 2

Roll up a small piece of tape and place on the back of your Madison Doily.

Step 3

Place the Madison Doily and the negative paper that you cut the die from over the paper base and tape down, so that nothing shifts around.

Step 4

Spread Faber-Castell Whipped Spackle with a putty knife over the Madison Doily until smooth.

Step 5

Make sure all of the intricate cuts are covered and filled in with spackle.

Step 6

Carefully lift the negative and remove.

Step 7

Carefully remove the Madison Doily and dispose.  Enjoy the beautiful results!

I was inspired by the Unscripted Sketches #245, Dynamic Duos #91, and Simon Monday Challenge: Paste.

To finish off the card, I die cut a few more Top Dog Dies favorites, stamped a sweet Reverse Confetti sentiment and a few triangles, and embellished with some Pretty Pink Posh goodies.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Top Dog Dies Madison Doily Die	Top Dog Dies Antique Accents Die	Top Dog Dies Snowflake Trio Die Set	Top Dog Dies Berry Branch Die
Paper Crane	Individual Twine Spools	Silver Star Confetti	Sparkling Clear Sequins

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Stamps:  Paper Crane (Reverse Confetti)
Ink:  Picked Raspberry Distress (Ranger)
Paper:  Rustic White (PTI), Vellum (SU), Fresh Cuts (Basic Grey)
Other:  Madison Doily, Antique Accents, Snowflake Trio, Berry Branch Dies (Top Dog Dies), Coral Twine, Silver Star Confetti, Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Whipped Spackle (Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft), Sewing Machine, Thread