Encouraging Words : Day 8

Happy Monday, everyone...and welcome to Day 8 of our "Encouraging Words" Project Parade! The title of this month's theme set my mind into motion, and the first thought I had was to create something that could be seen and used each and every day. I wanted it to be both encouraging and colorful...so here is what I came up with:

I created a door hanger and coordinating card for a friend of mine that has been having quite a rough time lately. This was made for her to hang on her front door, so she would see it each time she left her house. I used the new "Happiness Found" stamp set from the September Release to create this focal panel. Julee always has such a knack for designing stamps that are not only fun and elegant, but that are also inspirational and versatile. I love the size of this sentiment, and this gorgeous set can also be utilized to make cards for both men and women at any time of the year.

For the 3X3 coordinating card, I decided to use the "Wishing You" set to decorate both the inside and the outside of the card...which is something that I seldom do! The "wishing you" is one stamp, and it has a number of coordinating phrases to complete the thought you wish to convey. Here's a look at the outside...

...and here's a look at the inside utilizing one of the complimentary sentiments:

So what do you think? I know you have enjoyed the fabulous work that the other Divas have been sharing during our Project Parade, but now it's your turn! Create a card/project that is focused on encouraging words, and link up your creation to the Mr. Linky widget on the DAY 1 POST before midnight MST on Sunday, October 18. As with all of our project parades, we've got prizes! One lucky project parade participant will win a $35 gift certificate to the Verve Store. Be sure to show some love for the Divas each day (Oct.5-17) for another chance to win, because ONE lucky commenter will also win their choice of any Verve set. We can't wait to see your creations...Happy Stamping!

Encouraging Words: Day 5

Hello friends, it's Teresa bringing to you day five of the encouraging words project parade. I so much want to encourage others, so this was a truly exciting project for me, I have a very special friend who will be receiving this gift. Hi Kim, I hope you are encouraged and know you are very special to me.

I found this small easel at the dollar store and thought it would be perfect holding 4 x4 encouraging cards. I made seven different cards, one for each day of the week. I also made this 4 x4 box to hold everything. I have to agree with Amber, Julee has brought to you the best stamps around for encouragement. I used Miracles Blossom for the box tag and Happiness Found for the card on the easel.

Stamps used in clockwise order, starting in the upper left:
Psalm 121: 1-2, Happiness Found, Hebrews 11:1, and Philippians 4:13

I used the fabulous dp from My Mind's Eye 29th Street Market Collection. I used lots of bling, a gorgeous red ribbon, SU baja breeze ribbon, buttons, and scoring. I wanted each card to be uniquely different and personal. I hope you can play along with us and make someone 's day with a encouraging word. I really enjoy looking at every one's creation.

Stamps used in clockwise order starting from the top left:
1 Chronicles 16:34, Happiness Found, Matthew 11:28, and 1 Peter 5:7

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So, now it's your turn! We'd love for you to play along with us and show us your card or project focused on encouraging words or friendship. Verve stamps are not required, but if you've got 'em, why not show 'em a little love? ;) And, as with all of our project parades, we've got prizes!

To enter, just link up your creation focused on encouraging words or friendship to the Mr. Linky widget on the DAY 1 POST before midnight MST on Sunday, October 18. One lucky stamper will win a $35 gift certificate to the Verve Store. And for another chance to win, be sure to give the Divas a little shout out in the comments as they parade their fabulous creations inspired by this month's theme. One lucky commenter during the course of the parade (Oct 5 - 17) will win their choice of any Verve set. Have fun!

Sneak Preview - Harvest Blessings & Happiness Found

It's Day Three of the September Sneak Peeks and let me tell you...you are in for a TREAT today!! Today we’re featuring cards made with Harvest Blessings and Happiness Found. These two new sets featuring elegant Fall designs (with the Classic Verve touch), will be available for purchase immediately following our Release Party tonight, so you don’t have long to wait! And be sure to read all the way to the end of this post to find out how you can have a chance at winning these sets for your very own!

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Designed by Sankari Wegmen

"Good Morning Everyone, Sankari here :) Haven't you just been loving all the sneak peeks so far!!!! I am SO excited about this release and am completely amazed how Julee outdoes herself every single release! As soon as I saw this stamp set - I couldn't wait to get my fingers inky!!! I absolutely love these beautiful leaves that Julee has designed for this stamp set. They are so cool and and fun and simply beautiful and whimsy all in one! I knew right away that I wanted to create a wreath when I saw these beautiful leaves - so a wreath making I went! I made this wreath out of a small paper plate and my handy dandy glue gun :) I stamped each of the leaves in the stamp set in 4-5 different ink colors and stamped them again and again and then proceeded to cut them out and then assemble them. This wreath was so much fun to make (I have a little tutorial on my blog on how to make one) and the best part is that it is hanging on our door to welcome us home each day :) Wishing you all lots of Harvest Blessings and Autumnal Wishes!!!
Hugs to all,
Sankari :)
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Designed by Susan Liles

I love fall! Better yet, I love fall décor, crafts and STAMPS! Julee has come up with the perfect fall stamp set with this one—Harvest Blessings. It’s got a great mix of leaves and sentiments and also includes this wonderful fall wreath. For this card, I’ve combined a few of the Release Week challenges that some of the Divas have come up with in the Verve forum. I stamped the wreath in two different colors to make it even more “full” looking. Then I wanted to give it a little more shimmer, so I painted the entire bottom half with a thin coat of Spiced Cider Shimmerz which really gives it some dimension and mutes the look of the paper (in a good way!). The purple maple leaf is sparkly as well from my purple Stickles glitter glue. I spread it around with a blending stump and that worked really well (that’s a Susie Q-tip!). Happy Fall, ya’ll!!

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Designed by Teresa Kline

"Hello everyone, it is Teresa here and I am thrilled to bring you my take on the Harvest Blessings set. Haven't the sneak peaks been fabulous from the other divas and well, Julee has brought to you once again some gorgeous Verve styled sets. I used Prsim card stock and Recollections Autumn dp for this card. I did a little distressing and sewing, this set is perfect for that extra touch. I ran a piece of the card stock through the Cuttlebug using the pumpkin embossing folder and sponging it with a little Tim Holtz Ranger vintage photo ink. I added SU ribbon tied with a button and twine. I also stamped one of the fabulous leaves and cut it out and popped it up for a added little something. I hope you will be at the release party tonight, you won't want to miss all the new Verve stamps. See ya there!"

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Designed by Laurie Schmidlin

"NO WAY!!!" Those were the exact words out of my mouth when I saw these two sets!! I have a love affair with all things Autumn, so I could not wait to ink up these gorgeous new sets from Verve!! The combination of breathtaking Fall images and Julee's A*MAZING sentiments...well, I still swoon when I see them!!
I kept my card design simple as I wanted the Sol Gordon quote to take center stage! The background is some natural muslin that I stamped directly on using Versamagic Dew Drops (any chalk type of ink will work great). I continued the "homespun" feel by whimsically stitching around the muslin, adding some twill, and of course I had to throw in a few buttons! :-)

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Like what you’ve seen so far? Just leave a comment here on this post before 6 PM Eastern tonight (Friday, September 18) and you’ll be put in a drawing to win these two sets! Winners will be announced at our release party tonight!

And for even more chances to win, be sure to check out the Release Week challenges going on in the Verve Forum for your chance to win our entire release!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! See you tonight (at 6 PM Eastern) at the Verve Release Party!!