Verve Release Hop-Bright Side of Life

Welcome to our Classic Verve {revisited} Release Hop! Along with two brand new plain janes, we've got two classic Verve compilation sets, a coordinating die set and some shiny new sequins releasing today! Hop along with us to see some classic Verve made new again!
Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $40 gift voucher to the Verve store! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines!

	Hop List: 1. Julee 7. Jen 2. Amber 8. Laurie 3. Andrea 9. Marisa 4. Charmaine 10. Maureen 5. Christyne 11. Stacey 6. Janelle 12. Teresa

Stamps:Petals & Wings(Verve Stamps)
Paper: White Card Stock, So Noted and Sew Lovely Designer Paper(Carta Bella), and Glimmer Paper(SU)
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger) and Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Midnight Muse(SU) 
Accessories: A Cut Above Leafy Sprigs Die Set and Wings & Petals Die Set by Verve, Deckled Scissors, Scissors, Doily, Washi Tape, Distressing Tool, Enamel Dots, 3D Foam Dots, and Glue Dots 

Colour Me: colors/CMCC17
Retro Sketches: sketch/RS111

Simon Says Stamp-CAS

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Hello friends, what day is it? Yes you guess it, it is hump day and that means it is time for Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge...woop,woop!

This weeks challenge is to make it CAS, with the option of a one layer card.

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

I have used the sweet Hero Arts stamp set called Friendship Frames, it is a darlin set! I have used two different brands of designer paper, My Mind's Eye Mildred and Carta Bella Sew Lovely. I used a tiny piece of a doily and scattered a few Hero Art Clear Gemstones. that completes my CAS card. Be sure to check out the other gals from Simon Says Stamp, you don't wanna miss what they have to share...sparkle & shine!

Crafters Cafe: CAS

Crafting by Design: anything goes

Lexi's Creations: focus on sentiment

Simon Says Stamp: CAS/optional one layer

Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#120

Let's Go Shopping!

Mojo Monday/MOJO342-Hello Friend

Good morning and welcome to my take on this weeks Mojo Monday sketch. I have used A Cut Above Vintage Oval Die by Verve for the sentiment shape. The sentiment is a peek of a Plain Jane Hello Friend that is to come this Friday; YEP, you read it correct; a Verve release! I have used the colors from Colour Me, so soft and pretty. I kept my card super simple and of course I made it tall. I cannot wait to see what you create....sparkle & shine!

Colour Me: colors/CMCC16
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO342

Happy Birthday

A super fun card using the gorgeous sketch from Monday Lunchtime Sketch and the amazing colors from the Color Throwdown. I had such fun with this card, I used a Tim Holtz stemcil and white embossing paste....my new found luv...teehehehe. It is a super simple way to add texture, depth, and savvy goodness! I have used some bloomers from my stash, sweet twine, and enamel dots....so sweeeet! Sure hope you have an awesome day...sparkle & shine!

A Blog Named Hero: layers/dimension 
Color Throwdown: colors/CTD288
Monday Lunchtime: sketch/TSSC310
Stamping Chef: anything goes

Viva la Verve April WK 3-Happy Birthday

I adore this weeks sketch and inspiration photo for Viva la Verve...Laurie is this weeks hostess. I have used the Verve set Treasured Words and the Jotted Heart Die, luv, luv, luv these colors....sweeeeet! I have embossed the heart and then added some Mister Huey's ink splatter. I also added my beloved clear gems, so darlin. I sure hope you are inspired to create...sparkle & shine!

Viva la Verve: sketch/VLVAPR2014

Happy Birthday

I have created this fun card using Sketch Saturday sketch, Simon Says Stamp is the sponsor this week...a $25 voucher is the prize so it is definitely worth playing for! I have used Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste...I luv this look! I have used Paper Smooches die and stamp for the frame and the sentiment is Lawn Fawn, click on the pictures blow to go directly to the item. I had a blast with this card...sparkle & shine!

Cure For The Monday Blues: hoppy eggstravaganza/#13
Sketch Saturday: sketch/#305

Simon Says Stamp-Just A Note

Good morning, it is Wednesday and you know what that means? Yep, Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, the best part of the week!

This weeks challenge is Animal Antics.

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

I have used a Pink Paislee Chipboard Butterfly, I luv these! I have spritzed it with Mister Huey's Color Mist and added a Jolee's gemstone. I textured the tiny piece of notebook paper using a Tim Holtz embossing folder called Notebook and EK Success Binding Edge Border Punch. The sweet sentiment is from the Stampendous set Happy Flowers. The gorgeous papers are Glitz Carpe Diem, luv the softness of this pack. I can't wait to see what you create this week...sparkle & shine!

613 Avenue Create: anything goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: patterned paper
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: animal antics
Sister Act Card Challenge: anything goes
Through The Craft Room Door: anything goes
Wanna Sketch: sketch/#14

Let's Go Shopping!

Mojo Monday/Mojo341-Thanks

Good morning, this is for today's Mojo Monday Sketch; I hope you will play along with us here. I have used the sweet bloom from the Verve set, Joyful Blooms. The sentiment is from the set Better Together. I have used Clearsnap Dye Ink to watercolor in the sweet flower. I had such fun with this sketch. Hope you have a super Monday.....sparkle & shine!


Just B Creative: anything goes
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO341
Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes

Big Hugs For YOU

I have used Clearsnap Dye Ink and embossing paste to make the colored texture behind the butterfly. I luv the look of heavy embossing paste stenciled on paper. I have used Card Concept challenge to use a butterfly and the Sketchbook Saturday sketch. A fun card with lots of detail easily.

Card Concept: butterfly/#7
Sketchbook Saturday: sketch/#119

Simon Says Stamp-U R sweet

Hi friends, it is once again time for the amazing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, don't ya just luv Simon Says Stamp Challenges? 

This weeks challenge is Happy Easter/Sweet Treats

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

I have created a CAS card this week, using the stamp sets Cas-ual Friday's Bold Wishes and the "R" from the Simon Says Stamp Sketched Alphabet. The word "sweet" are the tiny Tim Holtz Label Letters, I adore these...I use them all the time to create my own words...just darlin! I embossed the background, added black hemp twine, and the darlin enamel dots. I can't wait to see what you create...sparkle & shine!

Allsorts: no flowers

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: happy easter/sweet treats

Stampin For The Weekend: spring colors

Let's Go Shopping!

Mojo Monday/MOJO340-Keep Shining

Hi peeps, my card today is also for my take on this months Diva Dare, to learn more about that head over to the Verve Blog. I am luvin this weeks mojo sketch, the tilt and banner make it super special. I have used the Verve Stamp set Shining Star and the A Cut Above Starry Die by Verve. I have used the amazing color combo from The Color Throwdown....sparkle & shine!

Color Throwdown: colors/CTD286
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO340

Shabby Tea Room Guest Deisgner-Bless You

hi friends, I have the great honor of being this weeks guest at The Shabby Tea Room...thank you Debbie! If you have not played along join us for this amazing challenge and this weeks challenge is a great way to get you in the mood for spring; use the colors, lace/ribbon, and flowers! I adore these colors and had such a blast creating my card today. I have used another fabby sketch from Cardabilities...luv there sketches! Below is a list of what in my card, click on the photos to take a closer look...sparkle & shine!

Cardabilities: sketch/#96
The Shabby Tea Room: #213...colors, lace/ribbon, and flowers

Verve Diva Inspiration Hop-Call To Me

 Welcome to Verve's April Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time! This month we've got a fabulous challenge that's sure to put a string in your step! 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 April challenge is Chic Chevrons:

Chevrons are the new polka-dots! Get groovy and use this popular pattern somewhere on your creation. Whether you draw inspiration from the graphic or zig-zag off on your own, just show us some chic chevrons!

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	9. Susan
	2. Amy	10. Stacey
	3. Anya	11. Teresa
	4. Betty	12. Maureen
	5. Karen	13. Marisa
	6. Sankari	14. Charmaine
	7. Sarah	15. Janelle
	8. Sony	16. Christyne

Stamps: Chevron Love and Scripture Melody 3(Verve Stamps)

Paper: Grey and White Card Stock, My Mind's Eye Designer Paper

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)and Blushing Bride(SU)

Accessories: A Cut Above Award Banner Trim Die by Verve Stamps, Spellbinders Circle Nesties, Doily, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Hemp Twine, 3D Foam Dots and Glue Dots