Thursday, March 24, 2011

Verve Spotlight: Egg-stra Special


It's Day Two of Verve's New Release Spotlights! Today's featured set is Egg-stra Special, an adorable Easter/Spring set featuring four different egg designs, some cute and punny egg sentiments and a whole lot more!

For my card, I focused on the different egg designs and created a hanging egg banner of sorts to go with the "You're Egg-stra Special" sentiment. The colors were inspired by some super cute Pebbles papers from their Happy Go Lucky line. It's almost impossible to see in the photo, but the main background panel is a very light blue with a fun flowery pattern. Each egg has been embellished with either mini pearls, glitter or a clear glaze pen. Here's a closer look:



Did you notice the die-cut I used for the sentiment? You guessed it ... one of Verve's new A Cut Above dies, Charming Oval!

Here's who's hopping today:



1. Laurie
7. Julee
3. Jackie
4. Amber
10. Maureen
11. Teresa
6. Andrea
12. Amy


Once again, we've hidden a prize along the hop today! One lucky commenter on one of the Diva Hop Spots above will receive today's prize. Deadline for commenting is 6PM Mountain on Friday, March 25. Winners will be announced during our ReLeAsE pArTy that night! Full details are posted on the Verve blog!

One more thing ... I've entered this in the "Twine It Up" challenge over at Betty Bee's Buzz!

Hope you've enjoyed today's hop! See you again tomorrow!





Stamps: Egg-stra Special (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Papertrey white card stock, Pebbles Happy Go Lucky designer paper
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Verve Charming Oval die, The Twinery twine, Stampin' Up vintage brads, Papertrey white button, My Favorite Things Jumbo Ric Rac, Fresh Cut Grass, and Little Open Scallop dies, paper piercer, needle, thread, foam adhesive, Pizzazz Aplenty 2mm white pearls, Sakura clear glaze pen, quickie glue pen, ultrafine crystal glitter, Copic markers
Size: 4  1/4" x 5 1/2"

87 comments:

Cori said...

Your serious cards are beautiful, but my favorites are when you get funky. LOVE the colors and whimsy! : )

Dawn Easton said...

Amy, this card is so colourful and fun!! Love it!

June Houck said...

Amy, this is darling! You should enter this at Betty Bee's Buzz twine challenge!

Christine said...

What a fun card! I love all the different elements!

Teri C said...

What a cute idea! Love the hanging eggs!

Unknown said...

Cute, cute, cute! I love the eggs and how you "dressed" them up with pearls, glitter and glaze. Never heard of a clear glaze pen...going to have to look for one! This release is so fun!

Nicole said...

Wow! I like it. But it's so different from your normal style. Very bright and playful.

scrappingnana said...

So pretty and unique. Love the way you did the eggs. TFS

Tanya said...

Oh this is darling! I love the dangling eggs and polka dot grass! Oh I hope to be like you when I grow up, lol! Seriously your cards are amazing. :D

Jen Shults said...

So cute Amy! I adore these bright colors! Gorgeous layout too... love that you had them hang from the ric-rac. :)

Wendy said...

Great card Amy!!! Fabulous!!

Ravengirl said...

No way! Those are totally cute! I love those eggs!

dj said...

what a fun card....love your "eggy" ornaments!!

dpkennedy said...

This is so cute! I love the eggs on a string-never would have thought of that!

TannyP said...

Oh that oval die is fun - and perfect on your card with this fabulous set! Love the way you've added the eggs to the twine. Gorgeous job!

Luanne said...

Oh so fabulous, Amy! I love your polka dot grass, and how you make your eggs hanging from the rick-rack edge! And the sweet little touches on the eggs - SO cute!!

Michelle said...

You work is beautiful. I love how you showcased the eggs and the die. Love all the colors and how they work well together.

Gretchen said...

Those are so cute little eggs! Love the patterned paper grass too!

Lillian Child said...

Love the whimsey of your card creation - just delightful!

Lisa Silver said...

How fun! Reminds me of the little branches we used to decorate with eggs when we were kids!

Wanda Cullen said...

LOVE your hanging eggs from the rickrack border...too cute! Great new die!

pmm said...

What a whimsical card- from the polka dotted grass to the offset rickrack- love this card!

Tina said...

I love your idea with the hanging eggs. I might have to borrow it! I love all the added detail you gave to each egg. Great job!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Great fun card. Love all the layers and color. Such a fun hop.

Elizabeth S. said...

Fantastic card! Love the hanging eyes and all the layers.

Lisa Fowler Windsor, CO said...

Beautiful eggs Amy! What a fun, colorful card--love it!

Unknown said...

Such a happy card!

Jen Carter said...

Very cute card!! Love that you hung the eggs! The Twinery twine is perfect for this too! Super cute card!

Denisse said...

this card is SO cute! i love the whimsy feel and the adorable detail put into every egg! great work!

Keva said...

I love this! It's just so pretty with that "banner" and hanging eggs. Really cool.

Susi said...

I love how you added a different accent/embellishment to each egg on this FUN card, Amy!

Charlotte said...

This is too cute! Love the rick-rack across the top that the various eggs are hanging from! Great idea! You've added so much detail - with the stitching, the punches, the twine. Wonderful.

Anonymous said...

This card is eggstra special!!!

Colorado Crafter said...

I love those embellished eggs!! Great card!!!

Carol said...

How perfect that your eggs are hanging from the trendy baker's twine! I really like this card!

Marisa said...

Love the hanging eggs! Reminds me of a neighbours tree which they hang eggs on each Easter. Great card as always!

Julie S. said...

This really spells out the fun of Easter!

Amy Kolling said...

Love those hanging eggs! Fun fun card!

Unknown said...

another amazing card.

My Creative Therapy said...

Very different and oh so cute! Love the details!

Melissa said...

You've done it again, Amy - funky and fabulous! The twine, the button, the grass, the stitching... I could go on and on. LOVE this one!

Pauline said...

Amy, what a fun card. I must say you have an eye for detail!

Melissa said...

Love your use of twine! Cute idea!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Just fabulous, Amy! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity! LOVE those hanging eggs!!!

Anonymous said...

Fun card Amy - I love the different ways you embellished those eggs!
Cute ;)
Hugs, Ruth S

jan farnworth said...

your card is just to darn cute

Lorus! said...

This is so cute. I love the bright friendly colors!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Adorable card and I love the embellished eggs!!

smhoffmann said...

I really wish I could pull this card right through the pc...it is wonderful.

Sharon

Maureen said...

this is just too fun!! Those hanging eggs are da bomb!!

Cassie_lu said...

how cute is that to hang those sweet little eggs buy some colorful twine.

DottyA Cards & Things said...

This is so different from your reguler style but as always Perfection! The way you decorated the eggs is Sooooo Cute with the strings and all...

Rose said...

I love those dangling little eggs hanging from that adorable ric rak. A darling card!

Miss J said...

cute eggster card...

Debbie Carriere said...

Love, love, love this!! Lots of texture & different elements make this card so fun to look at :)

BettyBee said...

Oh, Amy! I just love these darling eggs, and the banner you created below the rick-rack! The designs are wonderful, and I love the details that make them come alive. Thanks so much for sharing them with us over at BettyBee's Buzz. You are egg-stra special, too!
BettyBee

mekei said...

you have a beautiful site. love your banner.

Janelle Stollfus said...

Gorgeously CUTE card in every way. I see so many options with those eggs. Good grief that's cute!

Linda E said...

This has to be the prettiest Easter card. I love the colors and the twine!

dinosaur said...

ooh! Cute! i love the hanging eggs:)

Joanne Gilch said...

The stitching is a great touch and the variety of papers that go so well together..fab.

NanaConnie said...

Love the big, red ric-rack! It really sets off those beautiful eggs! Wonderful card with a perfect sentiment.

Moosisk said...

FAB! Another adorable Easter egg card! You ladies ROCK! :D

Teresa said...

Love the card! New stamps are great too!

KanataNewf said...

Very cute - loving the cards on the hop today!

Sue D said...

I like your egg banner and the cute polka dot grass.

Court said...

Good heavens! This is just DARLING! Thank you so much for playing along with us during our twine challenge at Betty Bee's Buzz!

Susan said...

oh...I love how you dangled the eggs from the rick rack border. So clever.

Heidi said...

Dangling eggs... it does not get any better than that! Love the colors. So sweet.

marilynwillauer said...

Cute, cute, cute. Love your layout, what a fun filled card.
Thanks for sharing!

Marsha said...

Love how you decorated the eggs and then hung them up. Very cute.

Unknown said...

Fabulous card...I especially love the polka dot grass.

Crafty Math Chick said...

This is darling Amy! I love the double layer of polka dot grass and the eggs dangling from the twine - such a cool layout! I love all the little decorative touches for the eggs too, sparkly and shiny and pretty!

irishgalkelly said...

Cute egg banner, love it!!! This is a fresh and fun card.

Julia M said...

Love thos glammed up eggs hanging from the banner.

Angeliatko said...

All your works are fantastic! Each installation - a work of art! When I need inspiration, I always go see your blog.

Jessica said...

This is awesome, love your egg garland and the grass it just looks fabulous together.

Maureen Merritt said...

Love those hanging eggs, so creative :)

Unknown said...

This is wonderful. Those eggs are terrific focal on this card.

Sheri said...

What a cute card. Love the way you hung your eggs - gives me lots of ideas.

Rachel B said...

I love all those eggs and the scene you made with them with the grass and everything!

Anonymous said...

This card is so fun and playful! I love the colors used and hanging eggs.

Barbie D. said...

What a fun card, love all the bright colors.

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

What fun!!! So cute!!!

Dana said...

Cute card!!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

This is just too cute, Amy! LOVE the hung eggs. . .what a cute idea!

BettyBee said...

Dear Amy, Thanks again for participating in our challenge at BettyBee's Buzz, and I am delighted to let you know that you are the winner of our "Heritage Page Kit"! Please send your contact information to BettyBeesBuzz at hotmail.com! Congratulations!!