April 2018 New Release Spotlights - Day 4 and April Diva Inspirations Challenge

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Hi Verve fans! It's release day! I'm so happy to say that brand new Verve stamps and dies are available for purchase in the Verve shop today!  Hooray! To celebrate the release, we're hosting one last spotlight blog hop, with a pretty awesome prize... the entire April release. Be sure to read to the bottom of the post for the hop list and all the prize details!

Since it's the 10th of the month, we're also combining today's hop with the kick-off to our April Diva Inspirations challenge. I had so much fun getting back in the swing of things last month and checking out all your green creations. This month we're challenging you to show us some handmade sunshine with the color YELLOW! I can't wait to see what you create! Hope you'll play along.

Verve Stamps are not required, but we do love to see 'em. You can enter as often as you like, but must create a new creation for each linkup. You have until May 5 to link up at the bottom of this post for a chance to win the random prize drawing for a $30 gift voucher to the Verve shop.

For today's card I decided to pair the Sentimental Wishes set with the small outline flower from the previously released Bloom Brighter stamp set.  I stamped the flower three times, then colored with Copics and cut with the coordinating Blooming die set.  I then die cut the square from the Lacey Frames die set three times in white and used a mini ink blender to sponge scattered straw distress ink onto the center of each square, then popped the flowers up on each square for a little dimension.  I did the same sponge treatment with the circle die, then stamped the hello friend sentiment from Sentimental Wishes in the center.  I added some subtle stripes to the yellow and white panels with an embossing folder, then finished off with one of the Lacey Trim Duo border dies and a sweet little bow.

What's in it?
Stamps: Sentimental Wishes, Bloom Brighter (Verve Stamps)
Paper: daffodil delight, smoky slate (SU!), white (Neenah)
Ink: scattered straw (Ranger Distress), pure graphite (Altenew), Copic markers
Accessories: Lacey Frames  Lacey Trim Duo and Blooming die sets (A Cut Above by VERVE), striped embossing folder (Sizzix), glitter glue, taffeta ribbon

Now it's time to get on with the business of hopping!

Be sure to hop on over to the Verve shop when you're done hopping to check out the new products and our April sale.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? Today's prize is a BIG one. We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win our ENTIRE new release! The April 2018 Release Collection includes Risen Savior, Hope Lifts, Sentimental Wishes, and the Lifted Hope, Lacey Frames and Lacey Trim Duo die sets. So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! 

1. Julee 5. Laurie 2. Michele (Guest) 6. Marisa 3. Betty 7. Maureen 4. Charmaine 8. Teresa

Comment deadline for our Blog Hop prize drawing is April 15.

Today's hop starts on my blog, Poetic Artistry.  See ya there!

And if you're playing along with our challenge, link up below...

An InLinkz Link-up

April 2018 New Release Spotlight Hops - Day 3

Well, hello! We're so excited to be hopping with you again today for our Day 3 New Release Spotlight Hop! The new sets and dies will be available in the shop TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 10, but while we wait we still have some more blog hopping planned for you  to showcase the new products and also give you a chance to WIN some new Verve! Hooray!

Today our sneaky little spotlight  is shining on the new Sentimental Wishes stamp set and the Lacey Trim Duo and Lacey Frames die sets. Look for an in depth look at this set a little later in this post.  But first, let's get to the giveaway and hop details, shall we?

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random comment on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment love on all the blogs on the list below to increase your chances!

1. Julee 5. Laurie 2. Michele (Guest) 6. Marisa 3. Betty 7. Maureen 4. Charmaine 8. Teresa

Comment deadline for prize drawing is Sunday, April 15.

In the spotlight today is Sentimental Wishes. It's a set of 22 clear stamps sized at about 1" to fit your small punches and dies. Tons of occasions are covered, from thinking of you, to sympathy, to birthday, to friendship, thanks and even a coffee break, there's a little saying for just about anything in this set.  Pair it with the square or circle in the Lacey Frames die set, which frame the sentiments beautifully,  to add an elegant touch to your projects.

  

For my card, I pulled out some new papers I picked up at the craft store the other day. The spring flowers and sweet little rain boots were calling my name!  I embossed the praying for you sentiment from Sentimental Wishes onto a circle cut with the Lacey Frames die set.  I fussy cut a flower duo from the paper I chose and popped it up on the edge.  Next I cut the rain boots paper with the Flourished Tag die and cut another tag from white to give it a bit of a bottom mat.  I distressed the edges a bit and then added a seam binding bow.

One look I love with the new dies, is to layer the Lacey Trim Duo borders together.  Here I cut them from white, then layered together and attached a piece of the patterned paper for a background accent.  A little chicken wire dry embossing on a white panel adds some country charm and a bit of texture to finish things off.

If you're still with me, the hop starts over on my blog, Poetic Artistry! Come say hello.

April 2018 New Release Spotlights - Day 2

Well, hello! We're so excited to be hopping with you again today with our Day 2 New Release Spotlight Hop! The new sets and dies will be available in the shop on Tuesday, April 10 and we've got more days of blog hopping planned for you  to showcase the new products and also give you a chance to WIN some new Verve! Hooray!

Today our sneaky little spotlight  is shining on the new Hope Lifts stamp set and coordinating Lifted Hope die set. Look for an in depth look at this set a little later in this post.  But first, let's get to the giveaway and hop details, shall we?

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random comment on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment love on all the blogs on the list below to increase your chances!

1. Julee 5. Laurie 2. Michele (Guest) 6. Marisa 3. Betty 7. Maureen 4. Charmaine 8. Teresa

Comment deadline for prize drawing is Sunday, April 15.

In the spotlight today is a brand new set called Hope Lifts and its coordinating die set, Lifted Hope (sold separately). This set is filled with uplifting sentiments perfect for encouraging those going through a difficult time. The whimsical balloon and butterfly images complement these sentiments perfectly.  And the hope word die included is just perfect for adding a touch of hope to any card or project.

  

If the butterfly in this set looks familiar, it's slightly less intricate and a bit larger than the butterfly in our previously released Sparkly Dreams set (which was briefly retired due to a lost artwork file, but I'm happy to say the lost has been found and it's back among our offerings!).

For my card  using the current VLV sketch I embossed the butterfly from Hope Lifts twice, Cutting the cardstock one with the larger die from the Lifted Hope set and the vellum one with the previously released Butterfly Dreams die set. I love how they layer together to create a beautiful dimension.  Here's a close-up...

If you're still with me, the hop starts over on my blog, Poetic Artistry! Come say hello.

March 2018 Diva Inspirations Hop and Challenge

Hi Verve fans! We're bringing back our monthly inspiration challenge and would love for you to play along! On the 10th of each month we'll bring you a little challenge and share our takes on it with a fun inspirational blog hop. After that, we'd love for you to try your hand at the challenge and link up on the linky widget below.

This month is sponsored by the color GREEN. Anything green does the trick. If you want a little more inspiration, this drippy green, weathered gate with a coffee cup on it sure looks inviting, don't you think?  Here's a closer look.

Verve Stamps are not required, but we do love to see 'em.  And if you don't have any, you can save a little green during our March sale, with everything in the shop, including our new digis,  30% off!

Okay, here's the hop list.  Everything starts over on my blog, Poetic Artistry.  Happy hopping!

1. Julee	4. Laurie
2. Betty	5. Maureen
3. Marisa	6. Teresa

Challenge deadline: Thursday, April 5.

Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

An InLinkz Link-up

Seasons Givings Blog Hop and Look Back 2017 Part 5

Welcome to the New Year! We're so thankful to all of you who have spread the word about Verve this year, either through our challenges, using our products or just telling your neighbor about the fun stamps you just received. We're so glad you enjoy the products we offer and are so excited to bring you more in the coming year!

As a way of saying thanks and as part of the Season's Givings Blog Hop, Verve is giving away a $50 gift voucher to our online store!  To be eligible for the prize drawing, just leave a comment on this post before 8:00 pm Mountain on Jan. 8. 

To use the gift code, winner must have a shipping address in one of the countries Verve ships to... Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland United Kingdom, or the United States

Giveaway: $50 Gift Code to the Verve Stamps online store.

Comment deadline for prize giveaway is 8:00 pm Mountain on Monday, January 8.  

Please check back on Jan. 9 to see if you are a winner.

Comment deadline for the prize drawing is 8:00 pm Mountain on Monday, January 8. Please check back on Jan. 9 to see if you are a winner.

Here's the list of blogs along the hop. Each and everyone is giving away a prize, so be sure to visit them all!

Lawn Fawn

Technique Tuesday

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Reverse Confetti

MFT Stamps

Neat & Tangled

Winnie & Walter

Hero Arts

CAS-ual Friday Stamps

My Sweet Petunia

Paper House Productions

Verve Stamps  {You are Here|

Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Catherine Pooler

Indigojade Art

A Jillian Vance Design

Kelly Creates

Latisha Yoast

Kimberly Crawford

Vera Yates

Nichol Spohr

Chari Moss

Audrey Tokach

Zsoka Marko 

Teri Anderson

Wanda Guess

Amy Tsuruta

Lydia Fiedler

Laurie Willison

Jenn Shurkus

Debi Adams

Cindy Lawrence

Lori Craig

Lisa Henke

Dina Kowal

Laura Bassen

Jessica Frost-Ballas 

Kelly Lunceford

Dana Joy

Tracey McNeely

Margie Higuchi

Laurel Beard

Janine Tinklenberg

Sean Fetterman

Christine Meyer

Heidi Blankenship

Debbie Seyer

Libby Hickson

Gracie Chavez

Julee Tilman 

Karen Baker

Lee Murphy

Yvonne Van De Grijp

Leigh Penner

Marcie Sharp

Patti Gilliam

Barbara Anders

Bunny Vance

Kyra Sanders

Giovana Smith

Jillian Vance

Ceal Pritchett

Neva Cole

I've been doing a series of Look Back posts on our 2017 releases, and today is the final installment. Our first digital release in September was a big success.  When all of my family got pretty sick for a couple months this fall, I missed my manufacturing deadlines for a holiday release.  And since I already had some designs I'd been working on, I decided to expand our digital offerings with a fully digital holiday release. I added 6 new digis in November and December, along with bringing back 2 previous digi sets we had offered for a limited time in years past. Here are a few cards I made with our holiday release of digis.

Card using Good Cheer DIGITAL Set

Card using Santa & Coffee DIGITAL Set

Card using Winter Peace DIGITAL Set

Card using Holiday Sweets DIGITAL Set

Card using Christmas Blessings DIGITAL Set

Card using Running on Cheer DIGITAL Set

Card using Cup of Kindness DIGITAL Set

Card using My Cup to Yours DIGITAL Set

If you're new here and like what you see, I'd love for you to subscribe to the blog over there in the sidebar. If you like card sketches, you can join in our monthly challenges over at www.vlvsketches.blogspot.com. You can also find us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/vervestamps or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vervestamps.

If you're new to Verve, we've got our year end clearance sale going on through January 3 with everything 35% off, plus save an additional 15% off your order with gift code GBUY17.

Happy hopping and happy new year!  

Next up on the hop is Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Comment question:
Do you like to stamp with physical stamps, digi stamps, or both?

October 2017 Mini Release Spotlight Hop

Hi Verve fans! Welcome to our October New Release Blog Hop! I'm so excited to announce that there's something new in the Verve shop today! To celebrate, the Divas are putting on a blog hop sharing our first looks at the new Autumn Leaves stamp set and coordinating Falling Leaves die set.

And since we love to share, we're hosting a little giveaway. Just leave a little shout out in the comments at each stop along the hop and you'll be in the prize drawing for the new goodies! Deadline for commenting is Monday, October 16.

1. Julee 6. Betty 2. Charmaine 7. Teresa 3. Maureen 8. Lesley 4. Marisa 9. Laurie 5. Christyne

Today's prize is the October Buy it All Bundle. It includes both the stamp and die set in this release, and bought together, you can save 20% off of retail.

Plus who doesn't love FREE shipping???

We're celebrating a brand new release and the shipping is on us! Enjoy free first class shipping on US orders over $35 placed October 10 - 16, 2017 in the Verve shop. Just select US Shipping as your ship method at checkout and the discount will be calculated automatically.

Offer not valid on US Priority, International or Canadian shipping methods. Free shipping is calculated on your subtotal AFTER any discounts or gift codes have been applied.


Okay, first I'll share my card, then get to the details about each of

the new products.

I started by stamping the pumpkin stamps from Autumn Leaves on white cardstock and cutting out. I colored with Copic markers. The cup with the pumpkin is made with 2 stamps from the previously released Everything Nice stamp set, which I stamped randomly on crumb cake, then colored with Copics and sponged around the edges. I could have used the cup from this set, but I was planning on using the hello pumpkin sentiment to complete the pumpkin theme, but changed my mind at the last minute and chose the happy fall cut from a portion of the Stitched Pennants die set. I finished off with a few rectangle layers for matting and a seam binding bow.


The Autumn Leaves set is an autumn inspired set, complete with falling leaves, a fabulous mug and pretty pumpkins. Whether you're saying hello, celebrating the season, or sharing your gratitude, this fall set is sure to delight. The set includes outlined images of three sizes of leaf, as well as solid counterparts for super easy coloring. The leaves and pumpkins can be cut with the coordinating Falling Leaves die set. For even more fun, that sweet little cup of fall coordinates with the previously released Happiness in a Cup die set.

The coordinating Falling Leaves Die Set is a set of five dies. It fits the three sizes of completed leaves, the pumpkin duo and also includes a large stitched rectangle (2.75 x 3.75") that is a perfect backdrop for any fall scene.  Die cuts leave an approximate 1/16" border around the coordinating stamped image.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy hopping!

The hop kicks off on my blog, Poetic Artistry.