The Best of Viva La Verve Week 2

Hi everyone!  It’s Sunday and I’m heading into the home stretch of my first semester!  I had classes this weekend, will have classes next weekend, and then one semester down, 5 to go!  I’ve been told that the first semester is the hardest…I hope that’s true!  Today’s card is for the Viva La Verve challenge.  This month we’re featuring some favourite sketches from the past.  This one is from October 2011.  I recognized it right away!  I LOVED making this baby card for the original sketch post…

I loved this sketch so much that I was inspired to make another girl card…

Head over to the Viva la Verve forum for more details on how to play all month and win some serious Verve Dollars ($100)!  We’re moving the challenge to a blog in the New Year so watch for that too!  Have a lovely weekend!  Thanks for visiting :)

 

what’s in it?

stamps: Verve scroll plain jane, peace on earth, chevron love

dies: Verve scroll, jotted heart, PTI fancy flakes, spellbinders circle and scalloped circle

ribbon: Verve Signature Ribbon Collection

Verve Diva Inspirations Hop

Welcome to Verve's December Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time. We love to get our Verve inky around here. So pull up a chair and take a tour of some fun creations using Verve favorites.

On my card today, I’ve used the stitched frame from Treasured Words and my favourite saying from Merry & Bright.  I love the word “Merry.”  I like to use it while describing happy, joyful people :)  The colour palette let me use an old, but fabulous felt snowflake from Stampin’ Up!  Remember those?  It’s also contest week over on the Mojo Monday blog so I’m using this week’s sketch, rotated 90 degrees {wink!}

Now, before you go… we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines.

1. Julee       12. Andrea

2. Amy         13. Teresa

3. Anya        14. Charmaine

4. Betty       15. Laurie S,

5. Jessica    16. Stacey {Guest}

6. Karen      17. Jen

7. Sankari   18. Amber

8. Sarah      19. Maureen

10. Susan    20. Marisa

11. Tiffany  21. Christyne

 

what’s in it?

stamps: Treasured Words, Merry & Bright (Verve)

paper: rustic white (PTI), Santa’s List (Teresa Collins)

ink: onyx (Versafine), sahara sand (SU)

accessories: rounded rectangle die (Verve), Autumn Elements Ribbon Collection (Verve), felt snowflake (SU), bells (Michaels), bakers twine (The Twinery),

A Christmas Thank You

Good morning!  I have one more card for the final Festive Friday challenge.  I had so much fun using some of my favourite things on this card…doily, felt, SB sleeve, and some GOLD bakers twine!  Oh, I am in love with this!  I bought it from Michelle Wooderson’s online store :)  I chose the past Rustic Theme challenge for my card.

I think the felt, twine, and corrugated cardboard leaves give this card a rustic feel.  Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!

stamps and dies: Papertrey Ink

God Bless Us Everyone

Good morning friends!  Ah, a quiet weekend to focus on my last big assignment and finish up some gift cards for my sister’s wine store.    There’s a new Viva La Verve sketch up and this month we’re treating you to a fun twist!  It’s the best of of Viva La Verve sketches.  This first sketch appeared on the VLV forum in September 2009, before my Diva days.  BUT I did participate.  I’m being brave and posting that card! LOL  Oh my, my style, technique and execution has changed!  Hopefully for the better :) LOL 

Head over to the Viva La Verve forum and join in the fun!  Have a fabulous weekend!

 

what’s in it?

stamps: Christmas Joy (Verve)

paper: rustic cream (PTI), Merry and Bright (Carta Bella)

ink: onyx (Versafine)

accessories: Truly Madly Deeply seam binding ribbon (Verve), jingle bells (Michaels), twine/button (PTI), stitched mat and stitched banner dies (Lil’ Inkers), Fishtail banner die (My Favourite Things), gem (Kaisercraft)

Enjoy the Ride, Jake!

Hey everyone!  Thanks for stopping by as I wish my baby a Happy 25th Birthday!  Yep, he’s a quarter of a century old!  YIKES! What does that make me!? LOL  Masculine cards are tricky, but I think I did okay.  Some stars, some sharp points, embossed diamond plate and a nautical ship’s wheel!  All says “boy!”  I love using this No. ____ years stamp from Papertrey Ink’s Movers and Shakers Sentiments.  You can personalize birthday or anniversary cards so easily!  Here’s a repeat of some of my favourite mom and Jake photos :)

One day old…

Night before university graduation…

Thanks for stopping by and celebrating a very sweet day in my life :)

stamps: Verve Strong Anchor PTI movers and shakers sentiments, stylish sentiments birthdays

dies: Verve nautical die set, PTI limitless layers and half and half dies

New Verve Release Blog Hop

Brand new Verve releases today and we're celebrating with a blog hop!  There’s  a new stamp set and plain jane in the store along with some new Plain Jane compilation sets.  Check them all out in the Verve Store!  Today I’m using the new Plain Jane Every Heart and was tickled that it fit perfectly into the Occasion Frame!  I made a little chalkboard inspired frame and added a little tag with a sentiment from the new set Christmas Joy. 

Hop along to each of the blogs below to see a little inspiration with the new stamps, then be sure to head on over to the Verve Store to check out Verve's Thanksgiving Sale (25% off all stamps & dies) that starts today!

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $75 gift certifcate to Verve! Comment deadline for the prize drawing is Sunday, December 1.

 

1. Julee           8. Laurie W.

2. Amber         9. Marisa

3. Andrea       10. Maureen

4. Charmaine  11. Stacey

5. Christyne    12. Teresa

6. Janelle        13. Verve Blog

7. Jen

 

what’s in it?

stamps: Christmas Joy, Every Heart plain jane. On Occasion (Verve)

paper: cream (PTI), basic grey (SU), Snow Village (Pink Paislee)

ink: onyx (Versafine)

accessories: Occasion Frame die (Verve), tag sale #5, journal tabs dies (PTI), chipboard stars (Pink Paislee), gold doily (Etsy store), enamel dots (MME), gold cord (SU)

Christmas Cheer

Hi everyone!  I’m in the home stretch of my first semester…only 3 more weeks to go.  Reports are done and going home this Friday and most of my assignments are typed and handed in.  Just two more big ones to work on and some presentation notes for my first Power Point!  Woohoo!  I’m excited about that one!  So with this past weekend’s breather, I got to play a bit in the studio and create a few special Christmas cards.  This one is for our lovely Music teacher.  I am in constant amazement over how she orchestrates over 200 children for a performance!  This special card will go to her after our upcoming Christmas Concert.  I thought this sentiment was most appropriate :)

I’m also playing along with the final Festive Friday challenge!  I’ve participated in 19 challenges so I qualify for their grand prize…BUT, everyone who participates in this final challenge has the chance to win a $20 gift certificate.  I chose to play with their Star Element challenge again!  I’ve die cut some stars out of glitter cardstock and added some sweet little gold star sequins as well.  Hope your week is starting how in the best way :)  Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

stamps and dies: Papertrey Ink