Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Verve Sneak Peek-New Mercies July 2011

 
It's time to shine our sneaky Verve spotlight on some brand new stamps! We're counting down to Verve's release party this Friday night, July 8, with THREE days of Spotlight Hops! And since new Verve is something to celebrate, there's abig PRIZE hidden on one of today's hop spots! Just leave a little shout-out in the comments as you hop about for a chance to win the entire July release! You can check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.


1. Andrea 7. Tosh
2. Jackie 8. Amber
3. Laurie 9. Sankari
4. Teresa 10. Robin {Guest}
5. Amy 11. Julee
6. Charmaine
TODAY'S Featured Set:


I have made my card using distressing, bakers twine, and the adorable vintage yo yo flowers.  I also used another favorite Verve set called Wishful Elegance.  See ya tomorrow for another sneak peek...enjoy! 
Stamps: New Mercies and Wishful Elegance (Verve)
Paper: Early Espresso, Old Olive, and Very Vanilla(SU), and Odds & Ends Designer Paper(Cosmo Cricket)
Ink: Old Olive(SU) and Pumice Stone(Tim Holtz Distressed Ink)
Accessories: Spellbinders Nesties Blossoms, Nesties Circles, Nesties Labels Seventeen, Janome, Vintage Yo Yo Flowers, Buttons, Bakers twine, Distressing Tool, SU Crystal Effects, and 3D Foam Squares
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82 comments:

  1. Julie Tucker-WolekJuly 6, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Just beautiful! i loveeeeeeeeee the flowers! :):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  2. Debbie GaydosJuly 6, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Gorgeous!! I love the shape of the sentiment panel, and the twine and buttons, beautiful touch!

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  3. Carol<><July 6, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    lovely card! I am enjoying the sneak peak so far!!!
    Carol<><

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  4. ChristinaJuly 6, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful as always, Teresa! I love the distressing and layered trims!

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  5. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful! I can't wait to see this full set.

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  6. RhondaJuly 6, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Love the color selections. A peaceful, classy card.

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  7. DarlaJuly 6, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Gorgeous! Love all the beautiful details!

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  8. Steph HerbertJuly 6, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Really love the distressed look. Great job!

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  9. Shauna KJuly 6, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    so pretty! love the colors you chose and the great twine accents :)

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  10. NewbieJuly 6, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful card-everything about it! SWEET flowers! And love the sentiment!! Very nice layout!

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  11. BassladyJuly 6, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    fabulous card with super-stylish buttons!
    they look awesome!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  12. LorieJuly 6, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Pretty! I love the distressing/vintage with the bakers twine!

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  13. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Gorgeous card-love the Wishful elegance stamp used and the bakers twine!

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  14. LinJuly 6, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Loving what I've seen so far from this New Mercies set! Would love to win this!

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  15. Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh)July 6, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Love the earthy colors of this! Beautiful as usual!

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  16. TanyaJuly 6, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful! I so love the shabby look and the fun twine.

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  17. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    love the twine and sticthing

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  18. NicoleJuly 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    So pretty, Teresa! I love those vintage yoyo flowers (never even heard of yoyo design until recently). What a find!!

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  19. RavengirlJuly 6, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful! What an inspiring card!

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  20. debbieJuly 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Love the vintage look. Nice use of the set.

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  21. SusiJuly 6, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I'm a huge fan of all things green, so it's no surprise that I LOVE this card!

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  22. Julee (Vervegirl)July 6, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    So lovely, Teresa! All that twine just makes me smile! Gorgeous!

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  23. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Fantastic card! I always love seeing how you combine patterns, colors and embellishments. So fun!

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  24. KathyJuly 6, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! Love the shabby chic feel here. Lovely creation.

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  25. Dori SheltonJuly 6, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Stunning card, Teresa! I do so enjoy stopping by and seeing all your beautiful creations. In fact, I just added your blog to my blog roll!

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  26. joannhwJuly 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Love your card!! Cant wait for friday!

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  27. riggyJuly 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Very nice!! love the colors

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  28. Marlena M.July 6, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I love this verse. I love the look of your card. The distressing and colors are wonderful! ;)

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  29. Vickie ZJuly 6, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful!!! Love everything....yo yo flowers, twine etc!!

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  30. Queen MaryJuly 6, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Such a beautiful sentiment deserves such a beautiful card! The card just makes me feel better!

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  31. LuanneJuly 6, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    So, so pretty Teresa! I love the greens, and your wonderful creative touches. Beautiful!

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  32. scrappingnanaJuly 6, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Beautiful card. I love the sentiments in this new set and the flowers and leaves also. TFS

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  33. LaurieJuly 6, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I'm in a green phase right now so this card really appeals to me! it's lovely.

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  34. CrestajuneJuly 6, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Love this! Can't wait to see the whole set! Have a wonderful day!

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  35. Sankari W.July 6, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Your card is just twine-a-licious! SO very beautiful Teresa!
    Hugs,
    Sankari :)

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  36. MaureenJuly 6, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    just beautiful, Teresa! love the inking on the sentiment :)

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  37. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Beautiful card! I love your design!

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  38. LuanneJuly 6, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Love the way the green pulls the entire card together! Thanks for sharing!

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  39. MelissaJuly 6, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Ahhhh, Teresa - a girl after my own heart...twine, stitching and flowers?? What could be better? :)

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  40. MelissaJuly 6, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    So Beautiful!

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  41. cutiephinphinJuly 6, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I love how you shaped the sentiment! Lovely card.

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  42. Sian RidleyJuly 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Another great example of how to really make the sentiment the focal point on a busy card, you've done it so well :)

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  43. Becky CarafaJuly 6, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    This is so beautiful!

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  44. Terri OrrJuly 6, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I adore yo-yos! Superb card!

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  45. Lorraine SegoviaJuly 6, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Really enjoying the scripture verses and this is a great example.

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  46. PaulineJuly 6, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the colours and all your details.

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  47. TetchaJuly 6, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Love that vibrant green sentiment and have a new appreciation for baker's twine, it looks fabulous!

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  48. Kim O'ConnellJuly 6, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I am obsessed with baker's twine these days...........and this is why!

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  49. StephanieJuly 6, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Teresa.......I simply love your card with all of that luscious green!!! The flower embellishments and the twine are the perfect touch! Just lovely!

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  50. Luvs WordzJuly 6, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Super detailing in this card - so many nice touches.

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  51. MandyJuly 6, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Love the card! The twine, buttons and flowers are gorgeous!!!

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  52. MackieMade Paper CreationsJuly 6, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Love this card! The yoyo flowers are so cute!

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  53. AndreaJuly 6, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    What a fun card!

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  54. Amy ShefferJuly 6, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful, Teresa! Love the layout, papers, and all the pretty details!

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  55. Laraine RJuly 6, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Beautiful card!! Love the yo yo flowers!!

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  56. HeidiJuly 6, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Lovin' all these wonderful cards. Just beautiful.

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  57. Brenda PoeJuly 6, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Love the layout, the colors, & the twine! Beautiful!

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  58. dsoodJuly 6, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful job, I love the colors you used.

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  59. craftymom205July 6, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Love the card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  60. WendyJuly 6, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Great card Teresa!! It looks awesome!

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  61. AllyJuly 6, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Such a beautiful card. I love the color combo, and that background paper is so delightful. The verse is perfect, and I love all the little details on your card. ;-)

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  62. CarolJuly 7, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Such a beautiful project, love the colors!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. leje lejlighedJuly 7, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Just want to say your article is as amazing.

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  64. leje lejlighedJuly 7, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Just want to say your article is as amazing.

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  65. CarlaJuly 7, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    This card is STUNNING, the rich greens and gray sponging look great together!. I love the verse, this looks like an awesome set.

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  66. HelenJuly 7, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    A lovely card. The colour combinations are just a little different to the ones I usually choose- so it makes me reconsider my selections.

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  67. Judy M.July 7, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Very unique card. Nice flowers

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  68. DenisseJuly 7, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    SO beautiful! i love the color combo!

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  69. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comJuly 7, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    What a great vintagey card! Lots of yummy trims on this one too :>)

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  70. Fran BrunkeJuly 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Something modern, something timeless - lovely.

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  71. Jen CuthbertsonJuly 7, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    What a pretty card! I can't wait to see more from this set!!

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  72. Karen LinarezJuly 7, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Nice card! I love the twine and embellishments!

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  73. Niki EstesJuly 7, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Beautiful card, Teresa! I love the mixture of patterned papers!

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  74. Darlene GabrielJuly 7, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    This is so pretty. I like the distressing and the twine/bakers twine and the flowers with button centers. Wonderful sentiment.

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  75. Julia MJuly 8, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful!...love all the distressing and sewing.

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  76. GeorgeeJuly 8, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Great card, love all the layers.

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  77. NancyJuly 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  78. jennifer mittenJuly 8, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    This card is so lovely!

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  79. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    This is just incredible. One of my favorite things about Verve stamps is that they allow totally elegant creations...like THIS one!

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  80. KanataNewfJuly 8, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    so very very pretty.

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  81. JennipherJuly 8, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Love the shaped and inked panel for the scripture. Very pretty!

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  82. Andrea EwenJuly 12, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Fabulous twine accents on a lovely card!

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Thank you so much for your comments, they mean so much to me. Have a wonderful day! Teresa

sparkle & shine *~*

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