Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Verve Holiday Spotlights- Day 1

Welcome to our Holiday Spotlight Hops!  Hop along with the Divas over the next few days as we share our first looks at a few of the new products releasing from Verve this Friday night!  Whoohoo!! The day is finally here and let me say, Julee has a fabulous release {well, she always has fabulous releases}!! Today the Divas and a few Guest Divas {lucky me!!} are spotlighting four new Plain Janes and one new A Cut Above Die, Cross Set. I made a couple cards using the Jeremiah 33:3 Plain Jane and the Cross A Cut Above Die.

My first card uses the Cross A Cut Above Die paired with Verve's Richly Blessed. If you are new to Verve stamps, Julee always creates sets that mix and match with older sets, as well as the new ones, wonderful, huh!! Sentiment was stamped on a circle nestabilitie and mounted on two Fleur de Lis accents, distressed with ink and popped up for a little dimension. The cross image was stamped in Cherry Cobbler and cut out with Verve's Cross Die set. Added a little bling, lace, crinkly ribbon, and twine.


The next card uses the Jeremiah 33:3 Plain Jane. The sentiment was stamped on the Verve Classy Label- A Cut Above Die, heat embossed with clear, and layered on an embossed oval nestabilitie. Added some crinkly ribbon, a rose, and a couple stickpins {one with gold to add a little color}. 

Here's the full hop list for today and remember, One lucky commenter from each day's hop will win the sets and dies featured that day, so be sure and leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.
 


1. Julee7. Andrea
2. Teresa8. Vickie {Guest}
3. Charmaine9. Amy
4. Maureen10. Laurie
5. Tosha11. Gretchen {Guest}
6. Wanda {Guest}12. Sankari



Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!!

A Child is Born
Stamps: Verve Richly Blessed, Verve  A Cut Above Die- Cross Set
Paper: Wonder (Authentique}, Crumbcake, Vanilla {Stampin Up}
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Crumbcake {Stampin Up}, Antique Linen {Distress Ink- Tim Holtz}
Accessories: Fleur de Lis Accents {Spellbinders}, Crinkled Ribbon {Etsy}, Linen thread {The Cats Pajamas}, green rhinestones {Pizzazaplenty}, distressing tool {Stampin Up}, lace {unknown}

Jeremiah 33:3
Stamps: Verve Jeremiah 33:3 Plain Jane, Verve A Cut Above Die- Classy Label
Paper: Gathering {Authentique}, Basic Black, Vanilla {Stampin Up}
Ink: Tuxedo Black {Memento}
Accessories: flower {Wild Orchid Crafts}, Stickpin {the funkiejunkie on Etsy}, stickpin {Hancock's Fabrics}, crinkly ribbon {Etsy}, distressing tool {Stampin Up}

45 comments:

Tricia T said...

I *love* that first card! It is simply perfect!

Miriam Prantner said...

Beautiful cards, my favorite is the first, the cross just stands out so clearly. Thanks!

Gretchen said...

Beautiful!

Wanda Cullen said...

Vickie, you rocked both cards and I'm so thrilled to be a fellow guestie with you! You must have super powers to be able to create such gorgeous cards AND get your daughter's wedding pulled off in the same month!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

These are so beautiful, Vickie! Love all the fabulous details. So happy to have you along as a guest this release!

Amy Sheffer said...

Beautiful, Vickie! The first is so eye-catching with the bold, rich red cross and the second is divine with the flower, stick pins, and crinkly ribbon accents!

ellepaulette said...

These are such wonderful cards!!

dj said...

love them both but I especially love the Unto Us card....that cross looks so great in a Christmas theme. great showcasing of these new Verve items!!

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

These are both stunning, but I love the second one a lot! Congrats on your GDT slot!

Luanne said...

Such lovely cards! Love ♥ them both! Congrats on being a guest diva ~ you're inspiring us all!

Marisa said...

Great paper mix on the first card - love the colours and the details. Lovely second card showcasing that fabulous verse :) Enjoy the Guest Diva ride :)

Steph Herbert said...

Both cards are just lovely! I couldn't pick a fav!:)

Sherry Kushibab said...

Two beautiful cards....love the colors and layers of the first and the polka dots as a background on the second....TFS.

Debbie Carriere said...

Vickie, these are both gorgeous!!! Love the colors and layouts.

Basslady said...

your cards are so much fun to look at!

both have a wonderful style!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Karen Day said...

Great kick-off to the sneak peeks! Beatiful cards :o)

Marsha said...

Absolutely beautiful Christmas card. Love all those strips of DP and lace.

SAMARA said...

Wow Vickie! Congrats on the Guest Spot!!! Your cards are wonderful. I first loved the xmas scene, and the bold red, then went on to the white and blue and it was equally as lovely. You certainly have a knack for taking a sentiment and adding what will highlight it beautifully! Divine Love, Samara

Ravengirl said...

Very pretty cards! I really love how you have the classy label die framed by the oval die. It looks great!

Queen Mary said...

I love both cards, but I truly love the Christmas card you made! Stunning!

Darlene Gabriel said...

I love both of these cards - each with its own gorgeousness. Beautiful showcasing of the new Verve.

Nicole said...

Wow, Vickie. You are rocking the guest divahood. Not one, but two beauties. Love them.

Tami Grandi said...

oh this is absolutely gorgeous!

scrappinmommom said...

Love the choice of paper and the cross on the first card and the second one is equally as pretty.

Annette Allen said...

LOVE IT....thanks for sharing.

Maureen said...

oh, what two fabulous cards!! LOVE the papers you chose for both and how you used the older Christmas set sentiment. I agree, Julee's sets mix and match so perfectly :)

Susie Bentz: My Time to Play said...

Both are sooo pretty - but I love the 1st one!

craftymom205 said...

Beautiful cards. Especially love the Christmas card.

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Tiffmc said...

Wow, these cards are absolutely stunning! Love all the detail and congrats on being a guest diva!

Anonymous said...

Two fabulous cards! :)

KD1223 said...

These two cards are simply beautiful.

Andrea Ewen said...

Firstly let me say, CONGRATULATIONS on being a guest Diva! I see why, your cards are absolutely stunning! The first card is a dream, so beautifully designed and such a well thought out color arrangement. The cross looks striking next to the muted sentiment panel! The second card is amazing...I love the blue hues and the sweet bow/flower/stick pin accent! Way to go, Vickie...these cards are FANTASTIC!!

Luanne said...

Very beautiful cards! Vickie. love the layers of diff papers on the first card and all the gorgeous blings you added. the rose on your 2nd card is gorgeous! love the color and dotted paper.


Luanne
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KanataNewf said...

Two very beautiful cards!

Kate Pape said...

Wow. Wow wow.

Absolutely gorgeous cards.

Olena said...

Awesome cards! Great job! Olena

Janet's Joy said...

Both your cards are beautiful!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Both cards are gorgeous! I love the blues of the second one and the papers for the first are beautiful with that red cross! Love them!

Unknown said...

Both cards are stunning but I love the vintage Christmas feel to the first one. I simply must have the Jeremiah 33:3 stamp. TFS

Ally said...

Beautiful cards. ;-) Love the patterns and colors you've used on both of them. Really lovely.

Marlena M. said...

Both of your cards are lovely and rich. ;)

Denisse said...

i love both of your cards! they are so beautiful!!!

Sue D said...

Fabulous cards!!

TrinaM said...

Both cards are beautiful. Great colors and laoyuts.

Tania said...

I really like the first card. Love the color combination that you used.