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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Anni-VERVE-sary Spotight, Day Four: Better With You



It's already Day Four of our Anni-Verve-sary spotlights -- only two more sleeps until Friday night's release party. I can't wait for you to see these sets in full! This is such an amazing release!!

Remember, one lucky commenter from each day's hop will win the sets and dies featured that day, so be sure to leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines. Today's featured sets are Better With You and Sip and Savor. We're also spotlighting From the Heart, a set of four adorable heart dies.

 From the Heart Die Set is our Anni-VERVE-sary special. It will be available exclusively as a free gift with orders $35 and over through August 31, while supplies last. From the Heart will be available for purchase in September.

 I am a die-hard coffee- and tea-drinker, so today's featured sets are right up my alley! I started with a mug and sentiment from Better With You and combined them with some bright, cheery Echo Park papers to make a fun encouragement or get well card for a fellow coffee lover. The mug is paper pieced and layered onto two Notebook Paper Plain Janes (part of yesterday's hop).



Better With You has a little bit of everything, right down to some super cute steam! Here's your hop list for today!
1. Julee7. Sarah {Guest}
2. Charmaine8. Marisa {Guest}
3. Tosha 9. Laurie
4. Andrea10. Maureen
5. Sankari11. Amy
6. Teresa 


Thanks for visiting!




Stamps: Better With You, Notebook Paper Plain Jane (Verve Stamps) 
Paper: Papertrey Kraft and Stamper's Select White, Echo Park A Walk in the Park dp 
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Stampin' Up Soft Sky 
Accessories: Rounded Rectangle die, paper clip, 1/2" circle punch, Ranger Orange Peel Stickles, Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestabilities, Maya Road wooden button, Divine Twine, MFT Jumbo Scallops and Stacking Stars Die-namics. Stampin' Up Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, sanding block, Stampin' Up dimensionals, Copic markers 
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
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90 comments:

  1. LynnAugust 10, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Oh this is so adorable. Fabulous design!

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  2. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Amy, I love this card. I wish I had the knack for picking the right papers to go together like you do! Love how each element stand out so well yet doesn't overpower. Great stamps!

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  3. Debbie CarriereAugust 10, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Amy, this is fantastic!! Love the colors, the layout, and all the fun elements!!

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  4. LaurieAugust 10, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Oh, my goodness, Amy. This card is so cute - I'm going to have to copy you for sure on this one! :)

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  5. scrappingnanaAugust 10, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Great card. Love the colors and design of the card. It is sure to perk anyone up.TFS

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  6. Jackie PedroAugust 10, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is SO FUN!!! LOVE the bright colors against the brown! Fantastic card, Amy!

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  7. WhimseyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Too cute - love the bright, happy colors and how you've used the design on the coffee mug along the border also - so darn clever!!

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  8. Vickie ZAugust 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Fabulous card!!! Love the bright colors and all your details are perfect!!! Coffee lover myself so, I'm sure these sets will find their way into my shopping cart!!!

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  9. TanyaAugust 10, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I love it! Love the fun layout and bright happy colors! This set really looks like a lot of fun!

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  10. LuanneAugust 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    This would be just perfect as a get well card, as well as a cheer up wish! I love it Amy! What awesome sets these will be in my collections....! :-)

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  11. Steph HerbertAugust 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Really great color combo! Super cute card! :)

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  12. Tricia TAugust 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh! I love this! That notebook paper in the background... What a fabulous card idea for my dd who is leaving for college in a couple of weeks. Oh, I hope I win today's sets!!!!!

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  13. Holly AKA KopyKatAugust 10, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    This is so cute, I love it

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  14. WendyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    The colors and the sentiment are so perfect together!!! The colors automatically make you perky!!! Have a good day!

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  15. Crafty Math ChickAugust 10, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    This little coffee cup looks terrific paired up with that notebook paper image and die from Verve's other set! I love the happy, sunny colors you used in this card, and the little rhinestone on the cup is simply darling! Easily my favorite set sneaked this release so far!

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  16. TraceyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    GORGEOUS card and colours!! WOW!! a real treat for the eyes!!! LOVE it!!

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  17. CrestajuneAugust 10, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I LOVE this! The bright colors, all of the layers, it's just perfection! Your cards make me happy, Amy! Hope you have a fabulous day!

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  18. Sankari W.August 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I am always in absolute amazement every time I come to your blog Amy! This card is absolutely perfect in every way - so sweet, fun and cheery!!!
    Big hugs,
    Sankari :)

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  19. marilynwillauerAugust 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    WOW nice card! Love the color combo on this. Buttons, buttons everywhere, loving all these cards with buttons on them.

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  20. CarrieAugust 10, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    this is fabulous. love the bright colors and how you incorporated the notebook paper stamp on here too

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  21. TannyPAugust 10, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Usually people are more one or the other - I love that you're both! Beauty of a card - the steam on those notebook paper plain janes is perfectly sweet, as is the ribbon and paperclip!

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  22. Dori SheltonAugust 10, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I do so enjoy coming to see your work! Another wonderful amazing creation!

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  23. Jen CarterAugust 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I LOVE all the color in this card!! The paper pieced cup is adorable! I also really, really like the wood button!

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  24. Connie WineAugust 10, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Can't wait. Everything I've seen is amazing.

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  25. Charlotte ZweigoronAugust 10, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Bright and cheerful... Love the card!

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  26. Laraine RAugust 10, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Gorgeous card!! Love the paper you choose. So bright and cheerful!!

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  27. Darlene GabrielAugust 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    This is a fun card - so pretty. Love all the details here and you've shown how these sets mix and match together again. Love the paper pieced mug.

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  28. GretchenAugust 10, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    very fun and cheery! Love the colors!

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  29. Ashley NewellAugust 10, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    So pretty! I love the colors!

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  30. MarisaAugust 10, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Love your paper pieced mug and the wonderful mix of colours you used on your card. Cute touch with the note pad and paper clip. Great touches as always :)

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  31. AngelAugust 10, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    fab! love the colors!

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  32. KarenAugust 10, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    This card is so HAPPY! The colors are really outstanding and make me smile. I really love it!

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  33. BassladyAugust 10, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    a very cute and delicious card with wonderful details!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  34. Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh)August 10, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Love love love love! I adore the fun melony colors of this card with the tilted panel and amazing bow!

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  35. SusanAugust 10, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    very pretty. Love the bright colors you've used.

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  36. RavengirlAugust 10, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Oh my word! So cute!

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  37. Jeanne HAugust 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks for "perking" up my day. Great cards - great ideas for using bright colors.

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  38. sharon gAugust 10, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Now that's a happy card. You must have made it AS you were drinking a yummy mocha!

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  39. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    You are amazing! Love it!

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  40. MoosiskAugust 10, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    What a fun and bright card! Love all the papers and colors you used. :D

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  41. RhondaAugust 10, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I love your signature "bright, happy" cards. The lil clip is great.

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  42. DonnaJAugust 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    What a great idea for a card ! I'm ready to stamp !

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  43. DottieAugust 10, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    These cards are cheerful, happy and inspiring for us to be creative! Very nice.

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  44. KatyAugust 10, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    LOVE it all...LOVE you!!!

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  45. Pet73August 10, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    This card is wonderful! Love the intensive colours!

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  46. Jody MorrowAugust 10, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    That is so very pretty! Looks like a cute set!

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  47. Elizabeth C.August 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Crazy color combo! Love it! That Plain Jane looks like it'll be useful!

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  48. kksbAugust 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Super cute card!

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  49. MaryAugust 10, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    So cute - bright and cheery!

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  50. joannhwAugust 10, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I just love the colors you put together to make your card!!!!

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  51. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Adorable card! I LOVE how you combined all the colors and elements!!!

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  52. NicoleAugust 10, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Love these fun, bright, whimsical papers. Such cute embellies. Great job!

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  53. Sian RidleyAugust 10, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    This is a very cheery, pick me up kinda card, I like it! Those colours could not leave anyone glum :)

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  54. PeggyAugust 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Love this perk up card. Great job.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  55. ChrisdAugust 10, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Amy,
    Just think your card is great and it is always fun to hunt for the extras you include in a card!

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  56. TaraAugust 10, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    This card did perk me right up. What beautiful color combos and all of those details... Another gorgeous card. Can't wait to get my hands on this set:)

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  57. Becky CowleyAugust 10, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I LOVE this card! I love the colors, the layout, EVERYTHING!

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  58. Linda CarsonAugust 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    If I had half of your mojo I'd be a happy stamper! You always produce picture perfect artwork!

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  59. Good2BTAugust 10, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Wow! Love all the elements you incorporated. The buttons on the scallop border are wonderful!

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  60. Shabby PatiAugust 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Very "perky", if I do say so myself! Love it

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  61. HeatherAugust 10, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    What a beautiful card! The other divas showed off these sets with neutral coffee colors, but they look equally amazing with the bright colors you used. Love that pieced coffee mug!

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  62. Sue DAugust 10, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Cute, perky card!

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  63. HeidiAugust 10, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Oh so sweet, great sketch, fab colors.

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  64. AllyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Great card. Love it! ;-)

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  65. craftymom205August 10, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Love the boldness of this card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  66. Charlotte TaylorAugust 10, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Wonderful card. Love all the bright and beautiful colors. If the coffee won't perk you up the card sure will.

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  67. Sue ShockleyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I super-love this card! Love the colors, coffee mug and the scalloped border medallions that match the medallion on the mug!!

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  68. MicheleAugust 10, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Amy; I Always LOVE your cards but this one is just so adorably perfect in it's fantastic colors and cheerful, happy demeanor ~ Very well done ~ Really makes a great statement!

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  69. Andrea EwenAugust 10, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Ah, the master of color strikes again! What a great design, love the arrangement of those panels and the coordination of all the colors. I try to always pick out how you tie all your colors together...for every color, there is usually one accent of the same color. Fascinating how you do that so {seemingly} easily. I'm learning from you...the master!

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  70. Janelle StollfusAugust 10, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Amy, this is a great perk up kind of card. Everything just smiles off that rich brown base. Just like all cup o' joe's should be.

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  71. Wanda CullenAugust 11, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Love your "perky" colors! :-) Great way to highlight the cup 'o joe!

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  72. Julia MAugust 11, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Love the combination of patterened papers....wonderful coffee set.

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  73. Sarah GoughAugust 11, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    omgosh, this is GORGEOUS I just love what you do with colour Amy!

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  74. Dawn EastonAugust 11, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Absolutely amazing! LOVE this! So fun!

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  75. KanataNewfAugust 11, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    love those "perky" colours!

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  76. Cary M.August 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Love this card. Great color choices.

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  77. Jen CuthbertsonAugust 11, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Adorable! You totally inspire me to try out more colors!! Love it!

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  78. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comAugust 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    What a great sentiment! Your card is great too with such a happy color combo!

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  79. Pamela AAugust 11, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I love this color combination and the whole scallop border with all its layers of goodness, beautiful!

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  80. Vicki DutcherAugust 11, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    KILLER CARD!!! Love this with the great colors and layers!

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  81. MichelleAugust 11, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    So bright and cheery, this would certainly perk someone up!

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  82. Karen LinarezAugust 11, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Great layout, colors, and such a cute sentiment.

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  83. DenisseAugust 11, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    those colors are beautiful together! i love what you have done with them and course the awesome VERVE!!!

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  84. riggyAugust 11, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Great card. Love the colors.

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  85. CharleneAugust 12, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Very cute! Love the colors

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  86. Becky CarafaAugust 12, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Love these fall-ish colors!

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  87. Angi BarrsAugust 13, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I love coffee too. This is adorable. :)

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  88. Jessie/knightroneAugust 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I LOVE the fun colors on this one....so pretty!

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  89. ChiffonAugust 14, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I just placed a Verve order cannot wait to get it. Your cards have given me so much inspiration.

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  90. Touch of TewshayAugust 16, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    never heard of this company before, but after seeing your work, Wow!
    I will be placing my order soon to take advantage of the August special.
    I am now a follower of yours and hope to continue to be inspired by your work!

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