February Diva Inspiration Hop

Welcome to Verve's February Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time! This month we've got a bloomin' good challenge for you along with our usual inspiration! So in addition to a comment prize hidden along the hop, you can play along with the challenge and link up your creation for a chance to win another prize!

Our February challenge is Floral Fantasy:

February is the month of love and flowers are a popular gift
so add some petal power to your cards this month!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, 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	11. Tiffany
	2. Amy	12. Maureen
	3. Anya	13. Stacey
	4. Betty	14. Christyne
	5. Jessica	15. Teresa
	6. Karen	16. Marisa
	7. Sankari	17. Charmaine
	8. Sarah	18. Janelle
	9. Sony	19. Jen
	10. Susan

Stamps: Joyful Blooms and Surely Goodness(Verve Stamps)
Paper: Cream Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger) and Copic Markers
Accessories: A Cut Above Goodness Flowers Die Set and Pennant Trim Die by Verve, Sizzix Leaf Die, Hemp Twine, Pearl, Doily, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Cardabilities: sketch/#92

Verve Anniversary Sneak Peek Day 2

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  As many of you know, Verve is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month and the party is just getting started! Come join us over the next 9 days as we showcase the 23 new stamps and dies releasing from Verve! We'll be counting down the minutes and revealing all the new sets in our forum from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, August 24, so make plans now to join us for our release party!
In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas and Guest Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!
That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We’ll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured sets and dies. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.
Want even more chances to win? Head on over to the Verve SCS forum and play along in our Anni-VERVE-sary release challenges. Or hop on over to the Verve Blog to find out about our Verve Card Carnival, for a chance to win the entire new release (a $300+ value)!  Here is the link to the Verve Card Carnival, what a fun way to win the entire release!

I have made a set of tags using the sketch for Viva la Verve and also playing along with today's Anniversary Challenge to make anything but a card.  If you came from Maureen's blog you are on the right track, if not head over to the Verve Blog and start at the beginning.  The next stop on the hop is Tosh...enjoy!   

Stamps: Lean on Me and With Love (Verve)
Paper: White(SU) and Howdy Doody Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Dreamy Leaves Die Set and Pointed Flowers Die Set by Verve, Seam Binding, Bakers Twine, Button, Glue, Martha Stewart Fine Glitter, Crop-A-Dile, Eyelet, Tim Holtz Stapler, Lace Trim, Spellbinders Nesties Seventeen, Doily, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Friday, 8/17
Featured Product: Lean on Me, Thatched Banner Plain Jane, Pointed Flowers Die Set, Dreamy Leaves Die Set

1. Julee 8. Charmaine 2. Laurie S. 9. Janelle 3. Maureen 10. Betty 4. Teresa 11. Christyne {Guest} 5. Tosh 12. Laurie W. {Guest} 6. Amy 13. Jen S. {Guest} 7. Andrea

Verve Anniversary Challenges

Good morning Verve fans, I am sharing another Anniversary Challenge card and a sneaky peeky of the new Verve that will be release on August 24th.  Today;s challenge is a sketch and is hosted by Julee and Laurie, you can join us for the fun here.  I have used the gorgeous designer papers from Teresa Collins World Traveler pack, I luv these papers.  The sweet hearts are a nw stamp that is being release, you will have to have this set for sure.  Hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy! 


Stamps: Borderline (Verve)
Paper: Black, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi(SU), and World Traveler Deisgner Paper(Teresa Collins)
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger) and Black Copic
Accessories: A Cut Above Pennant Trim Die and Mini Classy Label Die Set Set by Verve, Distressing Tool, Tim Holtz Tickets, Seam Binding, Button, Burlap String, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares


Simon Says Stamp:  Bingo..ribbon, die cuts, and button
Verve Anniversary Challenges:  Sketch/VSAVS12C

Verve Anniversary Challenges

Good morning Verve fans, it is time for another Anniversary Challenge, today's is hosted by Maureen and Andrea.  Today's challenge is to create an Anniversary card and use wood or silver, you can get all the details and join in the chatter over at the SCS's Verve forum.   I have also used new stamps that will be released on Friday the 24th by Verve!  I am luvin all the new sets and I am sure you will too.  I have used this weeks Sketchbook Saturday sketch for my card.  The quality of my picture is not what I am trying to achieve, I got a new light box and I am having some trouble.  Between setting the camera and positioning the lights it is not the look I want.  Ant pointers would be greatly appreciated.  I have a wonderful day...enjoy!     

Stamps: Stronger Love (Verve)
Paper: White(SU), Honey Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Sizzix Embossing Folder, Doily, Distressing Tool, Jolee's Boutique Flower, Seam Binding, Flower Gemstone, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares


Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/#72
Verve Anniversary Challenge:  anniversary creation use wood or silver

Mojo Monday/MOJO254

Good morning mojo fans, I am super excited about my Mojo Monday card today, ya wanna know why?  Well, the Verve divas are also kicking off a weeks full of Verve challenges for you to play along this week with us.   Also, this is a pre sneak peek of what is to come at the HUGE Anniversary release at Verve!  Head over to the SCS Verve forum and check out the fun today, there is always free Verve up for grabs!  i have used new goodies to come, but will not be available until Friday August 24.....keep a watch out all week for more peeks here on my blog and all the Verve divas.  Hope you have a wonderful Monday....enjoy!  

Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO254
Verve Anniversary Challenge:  VSAVS12A/colors


Stamps: Brighter Days(Verve)
Paper: Early Espresso(SU), Book Page, Lavender Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Coffee Archival Ink(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Scalloped Flowers Die by Verve, Corrugated Cardboard, Spellbinders Square Nesties, Mr. Huey's Calico Spritz, Burlap String, Button, Martha Stewart Fine Glitter, Distressing Tool, Washi Tape, Sizzix Embossing Folder, Burlap, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Get Your Diva On-Celebrate The Season

 

Good morning, I am thrilled to be sharing this Christmas gift set with you.  I am bringing to you the last Get Your Diva On Challenge for 2011, it has been an awesome year! Thank you for your continued support of Verve stamps and the amazing challenges we share with you all year long. My challenge is broad, it is for Christmas and it is called Celebrate The Season. I want you to be inspired by the Christmas tree; what goes on it, under it, or the inspiration photo provided. Make an ornament, make a gift, gift wrapping, gift card holder or a card to send at Christmas. The inspiration photo is attached....I cannot wait to see what you create!
Head over to the SCS Get Your Diva On thread and get all the details and link up your card....The winner of the challenge (chosen by Julee) will get a $100 Gift Certificate for the Verve Store!

 

I am enjoying Pinterest and getting so many great ideas for the home and gift giving.  I saw where you fill up a Pringle can with cookies and thought it would be better in a coffee can because you can get your hand all the way in without crumbling the cookies.  So that is what I have done, I took a coffee can and covered it with gorgeous papers and the sweet Marquee Die and stamps by Verve.   Hope you have a great start to your week....enjoy!
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Crazy 4 Challenges: 3 different papers, embellies, and shapes    
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch
Verve Get Your Diva On:  Celebrate The Season

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Get Your Diva On-Home Made Embellishment

Hi friends, I am sharing a card I made for diva Andrea's Get Your Diva On challenge; to make a home made embellishment for your creation.  I have made a burlap flower and added glass glittered....I know, shabby and shine...I luv the two together....lol.  I am not real happy with my flower, I have been feeling like I am in a slump as far as my creating.  I think I need to practice a little more, what you think?  I used my VLV sketch and tweaked it a bit....I really liked my sketch this time...lol.  If you have not joined us in playing along with these Verve challenges, it is sooooo worth it.  You could win $100 worth of Verve stamps.  I have played along with a couple of other challenges, the links are below.  It is Monday and that means it is back to work and Mojo Monday....woohoo!  I hope your Monday is the start of something grand...enjoy!
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
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Stamps:  Amazing Wishes(Verve)
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler(SU) and Unknown Deisgner Paper
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler(SU)
Accessories:  Elegant Leaves A Cut Above Die by Verve, Burlap, Glass Glitter, Gemstone, Nesties Postage Stamp Die, Janome, Distressing Tool, SU Square Punch, and 3D Foam Squares
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CFS Challenge:  seeing red/#57
Get Your Diva On:  home made embellishment 
Ribbon Carousel:  anything goes/RCC23
Viva la Verve:  sketch/VLVOCT2011

Verve Get Your Diva On-Monochromatic

Hi friends, I am sharing my take on Sankari's Get Your Diva On Challenge to use monochromatic colors, I have used green...my favorite color.  Be sure to checkout the details of the challenge; it is a great prize....you wanna know what?  A guest spot working with Verve Stamps, Julee and the divas; how cool is that?  You have until this Sunday to link up your creation.  I have used a bird tag image for my focal point, you can get these amazing cards/tags here.  I have added the sweet little tag sentiment using Verve stamps and dies.  I used the new postage dies from Spellbinders and my beloved glass glitter, stitching, and distressing complete my card.  I have played along with several challenges listed below.  I hope you are gearing up for a fabulous weekend, it is suppose to be in the 40's here tonight and tomorrow.....aaaahhhh, I luv this time of year!  I found this quote about autumn I want to share.

"Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits."

Samuel Butler

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Stamps:  Tag Time(Verve)
Paper:  White(SU) and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz) and Sage Shadow(SU)
Accessories:  Tiny Sweet Scallop Die Set A Cut Above by Verve, Spellbinders Nesties Postage Stamp, Crinkled Ribbon, SU Crystal Effects, Glass Glitter, Lace Trim, Janome, Burlap String, and 3D Foam Squares 
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Dolce Stamps and Cards: distressing/DSAC01
Paper Play: punches and dies/#37
Papertake Weekly:  things with wings
Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#28
Teapot Tuesday: girlie
Verve Get Your Diva On: monochromatic colors/GYDOSept2011

Mojo Monday Sketch-Get Your Diva On Challenge

Good morning mojo peeps, it is time for another Mojo Monday sketch and a Verve challenge.  Today Maureen is challenging us to be inspired by gift cards.  Of course I used my favorite gift card as inspiration, Starbucks...yummy!  You can get the details to her challenge here.  I have used the Verve set Delightful and Delicious....perfect set for us coffee drinkers....hehehe.  The colors are green, my favorite color....this sentiment is a fun one to give to your bff with a gift card tucked inside.  Make the most of today.....we have so much to give to others if we take the time....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Delightful and Delicious(Verve)
Paper:  Early Espresso and Very Vanilla(SU) and Cosmo Cricket Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Crinkled Ribbon, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Get Your Diva On-Starbucks gift card inspired
Mojo Monday-sketch/mojo199

Mojo Monday Sketch-Sprinkle Each Day

This is for today's Mojo Monday sketch and for the Get Your Diva On Challenge.  Laurie is our hostess this month and she is challenging us to a summer theme or summer colors.  I used the butterfly from the Verve set Butterfly Kindness. I layered the butterfly and added stickles and pearl down the center.  I hope your day is grand and you take time to play along with us in these challenges....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Butterfly Kindness(Verve)
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, White(SU), and Tickled Pink Fine and Dandy(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Tim Holtx Border Die, Ric Rac Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Tag Nesties, Nesties, Janome, Pearls, and 3D Foam Squares
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Mojo Monday-sketch
Verve Get Your Diva On-summer/colors

Verve Diva Dare/Mojo Monday Sketch-Praying For You

 Good morning mojo fans, it is time for another mojo sketch and this awesome sketch is brought to us by Debbie...woohoo!  I am also playing along with diva Amy's Get Your Diva On Challenge...to use fabric.  Be sure to check out all the details of this weeks Get Your Diva On Challenge and play along with us!  I used fabric flowers by K & Company and layered them adding a large pink button and black burlap string.  I added stitching and the simple sentiment from Verve's Faithful Phrases.  Today's card is simple, but I do luv the completed look, the linen and lace flowers are gorgeous!  I hope your Monday is a great start to the week....enjoy!
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Crazy 4 Challenges-flower/C4C86
Verve Get Your Diva On-fabric
Mojo Monday-sketch/MOJO190
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Stamps:  Faithful Phrases(Verve)
Paper:  Pink, Very Vanilla(SU)
Ink:  Black Soot(Tim Holtz Distressing Tool)
Accessories:  Fabric Flowers, Button, Burlap String, Janome, SU Square Punch, Distressing Tool, Priam Lace, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Get Your Diva On-Recipe Challenge

Hi peeps, it will be a very busy week on my blog, so be sure to check back; the hot items will be a Stampers Dream Blog Hop on Monday and starting on Tuesday Verve sneak peeks.  Yes, you heard it right; Verve is having another release this Friday night.  I am sharing with you today the Verve Get Your Diva On monthly challenge.  Amber is hosting this month's challenge, it is a recipe challenge.  You use the first letter of your name to use the elements on the chart to make your card.  You can substitute one category.  You have a week to play along and get your creation loaded to be eligible for Verve goodness!  I kept my card super simple, I did add glass glitter sporadically on my card.....it is very pretty IRL..it is hard to see in the photo.  I hope you Monday is a good one...enjoy! 
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Verve Get Your Diva On-recipe challenge
Waltzingmouse-sketch
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Stamps:  Kind Words(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip(SU), and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  SU Square Punch, Burlap String, Glass Glitter, Lace Trim, Flower Gemstones, Distressing Tool, Janome, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday Sketch & Get Your Diva On

Be sure to check out my stamps for sale here!
Good morning, today's Mojo Monday sketch card is extra special because it is also my take on the Get You Diva On hosted by Tosh.  The divas have started a new monthly challenge this year and each diva will be bringing you a week long challenge over at SCS and you know there is always prizes, don't you?  Well, this prize is like no other, the winner will get to be the guest diva for the next release, worth playing for wouldn't ya say?  Tosh's Challenge is to use mainly naturals with a hint of color.  The carte postale piece of paper is a download, I have given it to you today FREE, take it and have fun!  I have used lace and pearl trim, burlap string, and the with sympathy sentiment to complete my card.  Be sure to check out the mojo makers creations and show them some luv.  I hope your Monday is a good one...enjoy!
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Kraftin Kimmie-anything goes
Mojo Monday-sketch
Totally Gorjuss-pearls & lace
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Stamps:  Kind Words(Verve)
Paper:  Very Vanilla(SU) and Madelline Designer paper(Prima Marketing)
Ink:  Purely Pomegranate(SU)
Accessories:  Lace Trim, Flowered lace Trim, Stitching, Distressing Tool, Nesties, Burlap String, and 3D Foam Squares

Curtain Call Colors-Give Thanks

Hello....I am sharing this weeks Curtain Call Color Challenge, Act 50 and I am using one of Julee's Verve sketches for the Release Week/World Card Making Day Challenges.  Be sure to head over to the Verve Blog and get all of the challenges and play along...you could win FREE Verve!  These colors remind me of fall, I luv the combo and added chocolate as my neutral.  I used one of the flowers from the Verve set Let It Shine, it reminds me of a sunflower.  I hope that you can get your creative juices flowing with these colors and use a Verve sketch while you are at it...two challenges....done...I luv checking off things on my list..lol.  The Curtain Call DT is sure to get you movin in the right direction...check out what they have created!
 
Introducing...

Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments

Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper

Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes

Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs

Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio

Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper

Piali Biswas at Touch of Creation

Silke Ledlow at My Life

Stacey Schafer at Stacey's Stamping Stage

Me

and October Guest Designer, Karen Thomas of Luv To Stamp

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Stamps:  1 Chronicles 16:34 Plain Jane, Fabulous You, and Let It Shine(Verve)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Kraft, and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Early Espresso and Old Olive(SU)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, SU Ribbon, Button, Linen Thread, Smooch, and 3D Foam Squares

Verve Ready, Set, Stamp!

 
Happy Saturday, I am sharing this fabulous Verve set Up, Up, and Away.  This is the best set for paper piecing, I luv paper piecing!  I am not the best at coloring and really think using designer papers to cover images is so dramatic, luv that.  Julee started a new monthly challenge last month, where you use a specific stamp set to create something for your chance to win Verve.  This month it is Ready, Set, Stamp Challenge:  Up, Up, and Away. 
I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, MTSC73.  I also used the fabulous colors from the Color Q Challenge, CQC32.  I hope you play along with us....ready, set, stamp!  Enjoy.    
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Stamps:  Up, Up, and Away(Verve)
Paper:  Blackbird(Bazzil), Kraft, Very Vanilla(SU),  and Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black(Momento) and Copic E30
Accessories:  Janome, PTI Melon Berry Ribbon, Illuminate Smooch, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

To Me, The World

 This a card I made for the Verve release week challenges.  I used the new Verve set One Person.  If you have not taken advantage of the great prices of buying the bundle, you can check it out here.

This is some of my favorite paper it is Basicgrey Nook & Pantry and PinkPaislee.  I also used the new(to me) large scalloped square nesties, luv these too!   You know I am a huge fan of circle cards, but I adore squares too.  I am getting so I make way more square cards than I do A2.  I really like this quote, you never know who you are impacting in this life.  I like to be a great influence to others, we all need each other!  Enjoy.   
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Stamps: One Person (Verve)
Paper: Mud Pie(Bazzil), Very Vanilla(SU), Postcards Designer Paper(PinkPaislee), Nook & Pantry Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip(SU) and Copics BG10, BG11, and BG15
Accessories: Janome, Websters Pages Trim, Twill Ribbon, Square Scalloped Nesties, Heat Embossing Tool, Judikins Embosing Powder, KaiserCraft Pearls, and Glue Dots