Julee, congratulations and happy third anni-Verve-sary. I wish you and Verve all the best for the year ahead and can't wait to see what's in store. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of the team. I'm truly honored!
If you've been hopping along already, you should have arrived here from Sara Henton. And when you're finished here, you'll head over to Wendy Space. If anything breaks down along the way, you can find the master list HERE.
We've got quite a few prizes hidden along the way, including tons of stamp set giveaways on each of the Diva blogs and a huge ($75) gift certificate hidden elsewhere along the hop. (I'm giving away Always On My Mind and a Psalm 3:3 Plain Jane - woohoo!!) Be sure to leave comments along the way for chances to win. The deadline to enter is 11:59 pm EST Wednesday, August 4. Happy hopping!
And happy shopping, too! The Anni-Verve-sary Sale has begun! All the details are over on the Verve blog. While you're there, give a warm welcome to Verve's two newest guest designers!
For today's project, I put together a little giftie for a friend who is currently battling breast cancer. I made the box using The Flapper cut file from My Time Made Easy.
The top of the box features the dangling hearts image and the "Hang in there" sentiment from Always on My Mind:
Inside I've placed a bar of handmade pink ribbon soap on a bed of pink crinkled paper Easter "grass."
And here's a closer look at the underside of the lid, where I've included Psalm 3:3. My friend's chemotherapy is taking its toll, and I just love the message here that the Lord is her shield during this battle and that He will lift her head whenever she's tired or weary.
That's it for me! Your next stop on the hop is Wendy Space. Have fun!
Stamps: Always on My Mind, Psalm 3:3 Plain Jane (Verve)
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, The Girls Paperie "Paper Doll" collection
Ink: Ranger Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, and Walnut Stain Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders oval and Labels Four Nestabilities, May Arts burlap string, Papertrey vintage buttons, foam adhesive, R83 Copic marker, corner rounder, distressing tool, Hug Snug white seam binding, Stampin' Up library clips
123 comments:
gorgeous!!
i love these colours together... :)
Wow is all I can say!
Beautiful gift for your friend, uplifting, lovely and a real gift of hope. The elements used convey that message as well.
Best wishes.
Chanticlear1@gmail.com
What an awesome idea. So pretty.
beautiful! your friend is going tolove it!
Very adorable.
What gorgeous projects! Love the colours and DP you've chosen and also how the banners pop off the box.
What a great gift idea! The box is simply gorgeous! Look at the amount of work you put into it! I'm sure you friend will treasure this :)
This is absolutely stunning, Amy! I adore the dangling hearts and banner. The papers and design are impeccable!
WOW Amy...this is BEAUTIFUL! SO fun and cute I know your friend is really going to enjoy this gift. :)
This is beautiful! And for such a touching cause!
Oh that's so pretty!! Love it!
A sweet and beautiful gift! It's filled with gorgeous and inspiring details!
so sorry to hear about your friend.
I love this box. It will be precious to her knowing you put so much love into this gift for her.
gorgeous! love this project, wonderful colors and details!
Cute! Nice colors!
Beautiful design and detailing, Amy! The scripture inside is a fantastic touch!
What a wonderful gift box!
This is a beautiful box and a beautiful gesture, I hope she can beat this. Beautiful Psalm passage too.
how gorgeous!! I love that box!!
WOW!!! Fabulous box!!! Hugs and prayers for your friend.
I knew you'd knock my socks off... and you did! What a gorgeous project. I love the colors you chose and the sentiments are perfect! Sending prayers for your friend.
OMG - this is gorgeous! The detail is remarkable!!!
What an amazing, thought filled gift - your friend will love it.
I really don't like that C word. But I'm sure your friend will be very delighted upon receiving this. You did a very good job!
Very nice gift, who wouldn't love this
Wow - beautiful! what a great pick me up for your friend - I am sure she will love it! Good luck to her! TFS!
so stunning & sure to lift her spirits!
What a great gift, Amy! You amaze me!
Amy: What a thoughtful gift for your friend. The sentiments and hearts are great. The color is pretty and the soap is so neat. What a super project. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us.
Beautiful gift. Love the box.
beautiful gift box.... love the colors.
What a wonderful heart-felt gift for a friend. Nothing conveys feelings of frienship better than hand made goodness from someone who truly cares. And this project is absolutely perfect.
Love your little box. So cute. And the bar of soap with the breast cancer ribbon is fabulous.
This is AMAZING! Brilliant as always, Amy!
Wow! Just beautiful. I always know that there will be lots of good eye candy from you and you have done it yet again! That banner is adorable and it works so well with that set. Thanks for sharing another great gift idea :>)
Amy, this hop is stunning and breathtaking. Each stop gets more amazing and Julee has the best creative Diva's ever! Your box is a sensory gift...the feel, the smell, the sight and the hope that your friend feels better during this time. Gos Bless you for being such a fabulous giving friend to her.
Beautiful, Amy! I'm sure your friend will be blessed by your thoughtfulness. That is one of my favorite verses.
WOW! Just stunning. Such a beautiful box with lovely colors and gorgeous ribbon.
Priceless! The beauty of your box & use of scripture will truly encourage your friend!
Awwww...this is a beautiful project for your friend!!! I KNOW she'll LOVE it!! It's SOOOOOO GORGEOUS and VERY sweet!!! I LOVE all the details you put into it!!!
Cute, cute, cute. . . .love the hanging hearts!
Happy Anniversary VERVE
Absolutely beautiful, Amy!
Amy, this is so nice! What a wonderful and thoughtful gift. The sentiment is just right. I love Verve stamps for that very reason. It's so important to hear God's word from one who loves him too. As always, your an inspiration to all. Thank you.
What a gorgeous creation!!!
What a wonderful, thoughtful and gorgeous gift! :)
These are amazing! As always fabulous work Amy!
I just love everything you do! You are such an inspiration, and this gift for your friend is stunning! I love your little banner with the buttons and hearts, and the sentiments you used are just perfect:)
This is FANTASTIC!! When I see these amazing non-card projects I realize how underutilized my stamps are *sigh*
what a gorgeous gift box...it is a gift in and of itself!!
What a stunner.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
So lovely!! Beautiful inspiration!! :)
Love the way you presented the dangling hearts as though they are hanging from the buttons...the verse on the inside is a wonderful sentiment as well! Great gift!
So very beautiful Amy! Your friend will love it and you are so thoughtful!
what a fabby sweet gift for your friend that i'm sure she'll love
What a sweet, beautiful gift. Your friend will love it and love you for it.
I always love checking out your blog, you always have amazing projects. This is just stunning! A beautiful gift for your friend.
Very pretty!!! Great ideas here.
This is wonderful! I love all your details and color combo.
Oh this is super cute! TFS!
Hugs
Nikki
Simple.scrappin@yahoo.com
This is such a beautiful and thoughtful gift for your friend. I love the banner and buttons on the lid, and the sentiment is perfect.
What a gorgeous project! Love every detail!
Very nice project love it.
Amy, this is just stunning! Love this fabulous packaging, especially that amazing banner with hanging hearts! It just makes me happy looking at it. Thanks so much for being on my team - I'm truly blessed to know you!
Love this Amy!
This is lovely! Wishing you and your friend all the best!
How sweet is that!
What a beautiful gift box! The colors are so pretty.
What an incredibly sweet gift for your friend! Sure to lift her spirits...it's just gorgeous an so thoughtful!
A beautiful gift and the verse is so perfect.
such a lovely box, love the banner and hanging hearts, and the verse inside is perfect, she will be very touched!
this is just stunning!!!
Oh Amy, what a delightful project! I love the hearts dangling between the flags. Such inspiration ~ TFS!
Oh my goodness!!! This is tooo cute!! Just wonderful!!! I love visiting your blog!! Wonderful creations here!!!
Awesome job!! As always........ :)
What a beautiful gift Amy! Lovely and so thoughtful, I am sure your friend will truly appreciate this.
OH Amy this is truly stunning!
I'm not sure which is more beautiful, the sentiment or the gift!
What an absolutely beautiful gift - and a wonderful thought behind it - awesome!
So encouraging! I love the detail of the hanging hearts between the pennant pieces! Such a lovely gift.
My sister is a breast cancer survivor and your darling creation is so very perfect.
What a perfect gift! It will cheer her up for sure. So pretty and so thoughtful.
What a great box! This is so cute. Great idea for its use. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Beautiful box, Amy. I just love your work!
So gorgeous, as always! I love watching everything that you create (in jealousy!) in awe. It is always so perfectly decorated, embellished, and crafted.
Beautiful package!! Love the label on the inside. Best to your friend. I'm sure this will lift her spirits.
Everything is perfect on this one, Amy :) I love the little banner and how you've stamped in between each pennant :) Fun box and heartfelt sentiment...I sure love all of Julee's scripture verses :)
What an awesome set for that!! You couldn't have chosen anything more perfect. I wish I would have thought about something like this for a class I'm teaching in Sept for a Breast Cancer Benefit Crop
Im a one year survivor, and know all to well about cemo and radiation. and i send a prayer to her for a fast recovery and also you for being a wonderful friend.God bless.the box is such a sweet thing and i could almost smell the soap.
What a perfect gift and I hope her recovery is speedy! This cancer has touched my family a couple of times and I wish her and her family peace as they go through this! Your box is so pretty and I just love the set you used - definitely on my list!
Wonderful project!!
What an amazing project. So pretty
One word...Stupendous!
I totally love visiting your blog. You do such awesome work. Your friend is truly blessed to have someone like you helping her through this battle.
Gorgeous and thoughtful gift idea. Love the sentiment on the inside of the lid.
Lovely work. Is there no end to your creativity?
What a precious gift!
AMAZING!!!!
Amy
Your usual gorgeous artwork. TFS
Sharon L
AMAZING PROJECT! Many blessings, prayers and hugs to your friend! What a gift to have someone like you as well.
This is wonderful Amy! What a nice, thoughtful gift for your friend.
Your creation is super cute!
The box is lovely and the thought behind it even more so.
very creative. I love how you also continued your design to the inside.
Amazing project.
Wow, what an absolutely beautiful gift you have created!
Wow what a creation
Such a beautiful and thoughtful gift!
what a cute little gift box. I love Lauren Meader's work and templates. Beautiful!
How very sweet of you to create such a beautiful gift for your friend!
Amy, your work is always precise. I love to look at every detail and oooo and awwwww. The banner with the dangling hearts is so cute! and a soap bar gift box is fabulous!
WOW Amy!!!! I know I say this ALL the time, but this is GORGEOUS!!! What beautiful colours and papers, the hearts are just darling and love the pennant!!!! I would love to hang out in your craft room sometime - how much fun would that be!!! :)
What a beautiful gift... this is going to be so inspiring for your friend!
Thank you so much for sharing & the chance to win something wonderful!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
This is just beautiful Amy - I love what you have done with Lauren's template!! Liz H
Beautiful project Amy! I wish all the best to your friend and will be praying for her.
Amy, what a unique looking box and soap - how cool a gift is this?!! Thanks for three years of Verve-tastic inspiration and eye candy (and the chance to win too!)
Absolutly adorable.
What a thoughtful (and gorgeous) gift for your friend, Amy! Thanks for sharing!
What a sweet and feminine gift box. Truly beautiful. I know it lifted your friend's spirit to receive it. Iris
Cute box. love the pennant swag!
So beautiful and thoughtful during your friend's difficult time... My favorite feature would have to be the dangling hearts and pennant flags. Perfect match for the sentiment attached!
Beautiful!!!
The prettiest box I have EVER seen!
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