Monday, August 20, 2012

Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hop ~ Day 5

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Hello! We are on our ‘hump day’ of the Verve New Release Spotlight Hops!  Woohoo, not too many days now :)  If you’ve arrived from Laurie S.’s Blog, you are right on track, if not, check out the Blog List below. You’ll want to visit each participant and leave a little comment love for the chance to win today’s featured stamps and dies…

Today’s card showcases the soon to be released Brighter Days set along with the Scalloped Flowers and Arrow dies.  Now the arrow that I’ve used is a bit longer, but I felt it was too long for the card so I cut the notched end a bit…perfect! I’ve also added an older sentiment from Small Phrases because I love to add another little coordinating sentiment somewhere :)  Before I go, I just wanted to share a photo of how I’m preparing for all these new Verve Stamps!  Binder #4!  They didn’t have the exact same turquoise this year, but that will remind me EXACTLY where this over the top fabulous release is! 

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Have you played along with our Ann-VERVE-sary Release Challenges?  How about our Customer Card Carnival?  Check out the Verve Blog for all the details on how you can win a whole lotta VERVE!!  Next up is Teresa’s Blog to continue the excitement!  Thanks so much for all your sweet comments :)  See you tomorrow!

1. Julee         8. Andrea

2. Laurie S.   9. Charmaine

3. Maureen  10. Janelle

4. Teresa     11. Betty

5. Tosh        12. Christyne {Guest}

6. Amber     13. Laurie W. {Guest}

7. Amy

 

what’s in it?

stamps: Brighter Days, Treasured Words, Small Phrases (Verve)

paper: rustic white, soft stone, autumn rose (PTI), rust, basic grey (SU), Saffron (My Mind’s Eye)

ink: onyx (Versafine), autumn rose, tea dye (PTI), rust (SU)

accessories: Scalloped Flowers, Arrow, Rounded Rectangle dies (A Cut Above by Verve), journal tabs and notepage dies, buttons (PTI), border punch (EK Success), seam binding ribbon, library clip (SU), floss, stitching

59 comments:

Christine said...

I'd say that this Verve release deserves a unique binder! I love your card and how you combined sentiments! Thanks for sharing!

loulou said...

More gorgeous stitching. Your colour combination is divine. I love this sentiment, cheers Linda

Sherry said...

What a pretty card - I love the colors, the side sentiment stitched to your note paper, all the layers AND your stitching and distressing!

selina.mcginn said...

So far, I think this card is my favorite one of yours (for the hop). I love all the little details.

Kathy said...

I love this card! I haven't tried stitching yet -- this card has encouraged me to do so. thanks.

ND (Naomi) said...

Very pretty layers, my favourite one being the note paper with the tag sewn on. The bits of stitching throughout is very nice.

Lynn Noe said...

Lovely card! I love the notepage with the sentiment stitched to the side, such a neat touch. Really love the Brighter Days sentiments and how you can use the arrow.

Colleen Dietrich said...

I like your method of storing Verve, Maureen! What a good idea.

Your card is a beauty too, with a neat mix of dimension and images. The little binder clip is super sweet, goes well with the 'notebook' page. :)

Dolly said...

Perfect saying, perfect card! I am just in love with the sentiments I have seen. I cannot get enough of the banner sentiments, what an awesome idea! I just love your card, the colors are fantastic along with the design. Well thought out. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!

Marlena M. said...

I love the sentiment off to the side. Such wonderful, interesting elements and layout Maureen.

remus79 said...

Great layering. TFS!

S.C.Gardner said...

I love your card and the layers...:)

Dori Shelton said...

Wonderful card! Such beautiful colors and a great layout as well. The ribbon and the bow are just perfect.

TannyP said...

Holy moly! What a stunner! I love all these flowers, plus the layers upon layers of beauty. Gorgeous ribbon and buttons, too. You must teach me your stitching :)

I started binders as you'd suggested, but I don't find my stamps stay in them worth a darn when I lay them down to look at them.

scrappingnana said...

Beautiful card. Love all the layers and the cute little arrow at the bottom of the sentiment. Cute idea.

Marisa said...

Love your colour Congo on this card. Fabulous details as always too. The flowers behind the sentiment panel are great.

Lisa Rea said...

Beautiful - all the layers and embellishments are stunning. Love this Brighter Days set!

Lisa - Scrappy Distractions
www.ScrappyDistractions.blogspot.com

Vickie Z said...

Love the colors and the small phrases sentiment is perfect with the new!!!

Pam~ said...

Wonderful layers! I love how you sewed your sentiment onto the paper sideways ... awesome look! Fabulous card!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful stitching and layering. There are so many cute little elements to look at on here.

jan farnworth said...

you did a fab job on this.

Sian Ridley said...

Wow Moe! Four binders full of Verve! Someone's a lucky girl :) having said that, I think I have more Verve stamps than any others :)

I love the flowers and the layers on this card - its the kind of card I wish I could produce but alas, not as yet!

Laters ;)

KanataNewf said...

Wow - another stunning card on today's hop. Loving all the details.

Jean Martin said...

Oooh Moe! This is beautiful! All your cards are always perfectly put together. I've always admired your stitching too! I wish mine came out as beautifully as yours. :)

Betty Wright said...

Moe, this is so rich and fabulous1 Love the school elements and cool use of the arrow! Great stitching, too! You totally have my permission on the scalloped clipboard! You are so sweet. Hey...I am looking for another way to store my Verve....how do you have them in the binders? Post on that?

Miriam Prantner said...

Great card! Love all the black stitching and the binder clip and great bow. Really nice!

marilynwillauer said...

Terrific card, second one with red!!! Love this Verve blog hop, their stamps are great and the fonts are awesome!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

How I would love a tour of your craft room! I think the binder idea is wonderful and can't wait to try out different solutions now that I'll have a studio of my very own! You seriously have a way with gray and I love it!!

Eva said...

This is so gorgeous!!! I love all the beautiful touches and layers of your card! Thanks for sharing your storage idea, too!

stampingbowd said...

This is beautiful!!! I love all the layers!!! I am enjoying looking at everyone's layers today!!!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Very pretty - I love all the layers and stitching. This sentiment is great and love how you added the arrow to it. These new scalloped flowers are so pretty too.

Tracey Jean said...

Whoa! Love, love, love your card! This looks to be a great release...

Wanda Cullen said...

Wow, this is gorgeous and filled with so many fabulous details!

Unknown said...

What a charming card! I would love to read more posts on how you organize all of your scrapbooking stuff.

Marsha said...

Really like your card. Like the way you organize your stamps too.

Tamika said...

Great card & organizational tips~

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

oooh...so beautiful!

Lynn said...

Verve deliciousness in this post! I love it all...must get those arrow dies :)

Connie and Jack said...

Beautiful card. I love it!
-- Connie C.

Shell said...

I just might have to buy these stamps. Blog Hopping is expensive but oh so fun and inspiring just like your cards. Love it.

Heather said...

Gorgeous card! I love all the layers and the detail you put into it. This is looking to be another amazing Verve stamp set.

Tricia T said...

What a fun set this is! Your card just makes me smile!

Tricia

Mary-Anne V said...

very pretty card with all the varied layers.

Nicole said...

Love all these amazing layers! So much eye candy. Is there an older post where you talk about your storage system? Would love to see the inside of the binders!

Ravengirl said...

Yum, love all those beautiful flowers everywhere!

Jennipher said...

Look at all those yummy layers! Looks like you own a ton of Verve by that binder collection! Over the top card today Moe!

sandie said...

wow that is a lot of comments-I can only dream!! Love the detail in your card especially that background paper with the distress edges x

Luanne said...

I love these colors together! What an awesome card! The sentiments are going to be so wonderful, I'm loving all of them!

Aimes said...

Oh Diva you're so organised! How about you come round here and help me organise my chaotic creative space? I'll throw in a Martini (or two!) ;D
I love how you use a variety of sentiments on your cards, Diva! I only think to use one...I need to change that! The trimmed arrow is a sweetie with its shaped tail BTW!
Hugs!
Duchess
x

Moosisk said...


Another beautiful card! I love the bow and the arrow that points to the sentiment. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

I just love MME and of course another beautiful sentiment! love it!

Sue D said...

Great card--I like the layout.

Julia M said...

Isn't so wonderful how all the Verve stamps coordinate so well together?...Verve you Rock!!

Karen Wedding said...

Fabulous card. I love the looks of that sentiment.

Olena said...

Wow this is stunning! Love the sweet new sets! Olena

Unknown said...

Wow lots of layerings and stitching but not too much.. Pretty ribbon at the bottom with the button on it! Wonderful!

Christine Kiehl said...

So pretty. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy feeling.

Julianne N said...

Layering and stitching is gorgeous!

Rosie Gustafson said...

Very pretty card. Great job.

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