Today, Verve Stamps begins three days of New Release Spotlights. I've used Many Blessings, a sweet new set that includes a trio of flowers and the "Many Blessings" sentiment.
The layout is *inspired by* Verve's current World Card Making Day/Release Week Sketch Challenge #5. I strayed considerably from an exact interpretation, but at least you can see where I started.
I stamped the two flowers onto ivory card stock, then die-cut it into a circle. The leaves and flower heads are stamped onto designer paper and paper pieced. The papers are from Crate Paper's Restoration Collection. (Those playing cards were cut from one of the patterns.) I heavily distressed the background layer with ink and a distressing tool. The vertical stitching along the left is inspired by this card by fellow Verve Diva Laurie.
I'm so excited about all the gorgeous eye candy you'll see from the Divas today! Here are the links:
| 1. Mercy | 8. Laurie |
| 2. Jen T. | 9. Jackie |
| 3. Tosh | 10. Sankari |
| 4. Teresa | 11. Shannan |
| 5. Andrea | 12. Amber |
| 6. Lynda | 13. Julee |
| 7. Amy |
Be sure to leave some comments along the way for a chance to win! And don't forget about the current sketch challenges -- more great chances to win!
Thanks for visiting!
Stamps: Many Blessings
Paper: Prism Simply Smooth Ivory card stock, Crate Paper Restoration collection
Ink: Ranger Brushed Corduroy, Old Paper, and Walnut Stain Distress Inks
Accessories: Spellbinders circle Nestabilities die, foam adhesive, needle and thread, sewing machine, Making Memories button, hemp, distressing tool
63 comments:
VERY cool card Amy.
this is breathtaking, amy! love the distressing, the dp, the paper-piecing...LOVE everything about this! awesome sneak peek!
breathtaking beauty! I can not get enough of this paper and your card is wonderful with it. I might need those flowers!
Lovely card.
I really like your rustic look on this card. I'm always afraid to distress tooo much, this is perfect. You've encouraged me to do more! TFS!
Absolutely beautiful! I love the cards in the background! Your focal is so cool too. I love the dimension to the flowers!
What gorgeous peeks, Amy! Just beautiful!!!! I love the rich fall colors you used.
Your card is gorgeous and I'm so excited to see that this set can be so versatile for any season and for so many different occasions!
Like your card! Love the vintage feeling it has. Very pretty!
Amy, this is gorgeous! Love the playing cards! Fabulous card!!
Everything about this card is just perfect!!!! :)
Wow... combining the cards with everything and it's perfect!!
What a fabulous card, love the flowers and the the background is so chic..
Yeah, I think it is very pretty. I love the distressed edges and the colors look really beautiful.
WOW - I love your take on that sketch (it was the most difficult one for me) - GREAT card!
Yeah, more flowers!! Darling card as always.
You do details like no other!! Fabulous!
Very creative use of stamps. Great distressing on the background
Oh I totally adore this! Fantastic shabby card.
oh love it, love all the details.
What a beautiful vintage feel!
Seriously Amy - you outdo yourself everytime!!! LOVE the yummy disteressing and the flowers and card and buttons and twine - so gorgeous!!! Can i be you?
Big hugs beautiful!
Sankari :)
This is fabulous, I love those playing cards, and the flowers and well, the whole thing!
Amy, this is so pretty. I love how you combined the flowers with the playing cards. Very Nice.
This is fabulous I love the little details in everything too.....lovely job!
Such a beautiful card. Never would have thought to use the cards in the design.
blessings,
Catherine
catherinesangels@yahoo.com
LOVE this!!! wow, Amy....the playing cards are fabulous and I'm so glad you play outside of the box on sketches ....me too!!
Fabulous card! I so love seeing how others interpret (or reinterpret) the sketches. : )
I love your vintage style. So pretty!
Absolutely stunning, girlfriend!! Love it!
How clever! the use of those cards is SO COOL Amy!
Love these flowers paper pieced! And such a fun card w/ those playing cards!
If I had a chance of buying Verve stamps, your card would certainly give me a nudge :-))
I love just about every card you post, and this one is no different - just fantastic!
This is awesome Amy! LOVE the playing cards and the stitched background. Wonderful card!
This is an interesting card with the playing cards and the distressing you did. Are the flowers stamped on designer paper?
Gorgeous! I love how the flowers are not only popped up, but popping off of the circle! Beautiful colors as well!
What a neat card Amy! LOVE the playing cards as part of the layout! Too fun!
Great card! I love the vintage look and the addition of the playing cards. Love it!
This is amazing Amy!!! Love the "cards". I can't wait to see all the sets on Friday!!
nice use of the playing cards!
Oh, neat! Love the shabby style of this card!
Just gorgeous, Amy! You have such a way of making a card look so elegant and well put together. I am in constant awe of all of your projects and absolutely adore your style of card making. This card is no exception as it is richly designed, with just the right amount of vintage charm and delightful details!
Great card love the whole design. Great colors
WOW! This beauty is packed w/rockin mojo!
Very Classy:>>>>!!!
Love how you stamped the flowers onto dp- what a great look!
Gorgeous card! Love all the elements & that distressing is fabulous.
love the heavy distressed look...very old!!!!! Love the flowers 'growing' off the circle.
I love the distressed look, and yours is absolutely perfect! I love everything about this card.... especially the playing cards!
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com
fabulous Amy...I adore those playing cards...so sweet girly!
enjoy *~*
Gorgeous as usual!
So gorgeous love the sketch!!!!
Wonderful card...love the shabby and all the fab elements
This is so fabulous, Amy! I love everything about it! And you're killing me with those playing cards. Love 'em!
What a gorgeous card! Love the rustic colors!
Love the addition of the playing cards! What a gorgeous soft toned card! Beautiufl!
I love this card and love those playing cards!! This is the first time I've seen them used and I was in love with them before I saw this! Amazing!
Cool card!! LOVE the playing cards!!
What a fun collage card! The playing cards add a touch of whimsy. :D
Vintage goodness on this one!
GREAT card! I love how you used the cards! So clever! tfs!
Beautiful take on this challenge, and those cards- girl where do you come up with the ideas. I LOVE them on there.
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