Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Verve January Spotlight: Day One




Welcome to our January 2012 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! 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 this week! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.

You'll see a new face in the Diva line-up today ... a huge welcome to our newest Diva, Janelle Stollfus!

January 11, 2012

1. Amy7. Charmaine
2. Maureen8. Tosha
3. Sankari9. Laurie
4. Andrea10. Julee
5. Teresa11. Janelle
6. Amber

Nothing like some new Verve to kick off the new year in style! Today the Divas are showing peeks of a new St. Patrick's Day set called Lucky You, a coordinating Shamrock Die Set, and two new Scripture Plain Janes, Psalm 63:3-4 and Zephaniah 3:17. I couldn't wait to play around with this sweet "You're My Lucky Charm" sentiment in Lucky You. I stamped one of the shamrocks in light green first, then stamped the sentiment over it in black.



I cut apart a Rounded Scallop Frame die-cut to get the little mini scallop border pieces. The patterned papers and all from Echo Park's Times and Seasons. And the layout is from Amber's current Viva La Verve sketch challenge. You can find all the sketch challenge details HERE. We'd love for you to play along!!



I also stamped up a little something to decorate the inside of the card, too:



The shamrock is die-cut with the Shamrock Die Set and the sentiment, once again, is from Lucky You.

Thanks so much for visiting!

 


Stamps: Lucky You (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Echo Park Times & Seasons 6x6 pad, Papertrey Smoky Shadow, Fine Linen, Kraft and Vintage Cream card stock
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Versamagic light green ink, Ranger Old Paper and Brushed Corduroy ink
Accessories: Verve Shamrock Die Set and Rounded Scallop Frame die, Spellbinders classic circle Nestabilities, May Arts burlap string, Papertrey buttons, sanding block, corner rounder, distresing tool, foam adhesive, ivory acrylic paint
Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

82 comments:

ocean-dreamer said...

Great cards! I just love them!

thiscrazylife said...

I love all the different details in this card!

Teri C said...

Very pretty! Love them.

Gwen said...

Love your color combo and the layout is fantastic!

scrappingnana said...

Great card. Love the stamped shamrock behind the sentiment. The papers are perfect.

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Such a good idea! Paper genius!

Becky said...

This is beautiful Love the design.

Davi said...

Lovely card with a pretty color combo :)

Tammy said...

Love all the layers on this card!

PJ said...

Love the colors and the new stamps. I expecially like the three button accents. Nicely done.

Unknown said...

I love the color combo of green and black! Thank you for showing what you did to the inside of the card, sometimes that's my biggest challenge!

Marisa said...

Fun mustache paper and a great masculine card :)

irishgalkelly said...

Hi Amy! Your card is so pretty with this shamrock and fun sentiment! I think the inside is just as pretty as the outside too. Gorgeous!

Krissy said...

Love the papers you chose!!!

Lea L. said...

This is so cute Amy! I just love that fun paper you've used!!

Basslady said...

wonderful...and so rich of details!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Nancy said...

I do believe I am in LOVE with this card. You did an awesome job, thanks for sharing.

Tricia T said...

Great card! I love how you decorated the inside!

Miriam Prantner said...

Great card, love all the papers you chose, the little buttons, and the inside of the card too!

Darlene Gabriel said...
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Darlene Gabriel said...

Fun card with that mustache paper and these colours. I like the way you cut apart the Rounded Scallop Frame to use it in a new and different way. Love the buttons and twine. The inside looks great too.

Susi said...

Such a lovely card, Amy - I absolutely love that green/black/cream colour combo!

Angie said...

Love this card! I have this paper but, haven't had a chance to use it yet. Great inspiration!

Vickie Z said...

Yep, you've done it again!!! Fabulous use of the layout and papers are scrumptious!!! Think I'm going to need this set LOL!!!

Jen Shults said...

LOVE this Amy! And I love the mustache paper... and that sketch! I'm going to have to see if I can sneak that in this week. Gorgeous work as always!

jan farnworth said...

love the sentiment great card and that sketch is just perfect.

scrappinmommom said...

Love your card, where did you find the mustache paper. So cute.

scrappinmommom said...

Love your card, where did you find the mustache paper. So cute.

scrappinmommom said...

Love your card, where did you find the mustache paper. So cute.

Luanne said...

Way to start the hop with a winner! This is awesome Amy! Love the little clover in the background and this has wonderful texture too. Love it!

Rebecca Ednie said...

I'm not usually a fan of moustaches but these are smaller than most and so cute!

Anonymous said...

Very cute card! Can't wait to see the sets when they are released.

Ally said...

Love it. ;-) The papers and patterns on this are so great, and I love the fonts on this sentiment. Love the buttons and twines - perfect little touches. Beautifully done. ;-)

Karen Wedding said...

I love your card, Amy! Great job.

Paper Sewn Visions said...

Great card. Love the Shamrock dies. Thank you for sharing.

Annette Allen said...

beautiful card..

Ravengirl said...

Super cute! I love the idea of using part of the scalloped frame as a border!

Lee Ann Barrett said...

This is so cute! Love the colors!

Karen Day said...

Ooh - I just got these papers! Love how you've used them :o)

Nancy said...

Great card. Love the stamped shamrock behind the sentiment. The papers are gorgeous!

Nancy said...

Great card. Love the stamped shamrock behind the sentiment. The papers are gorgeous!

Nancy said...

Great card. Love the stamped shamrock behind the sentiment. The papers are gorgeous!

Nancy said...

Great card. Love the stamped shamrock behind the sentiment. The papers are gorgeous!

Tanya said...

Totally gorgeous! You always put together just the perfect combo of goodness on your cards, lovely!

Tara said...

Great card. I love how you mixed the number paper with that fabulous moustache paper for a vintage feel!

Chrisd said...

So many extra details in your card making really make each one so very special. I love the growing collection of dies available to crafters.Thanks for the hop.

TrinaM said...

Fab card and love the way you have finished off the inside as well.

Candy's Creations Blog said...

Cute sentiment and card!

Unknown said...

Amazing, love everything about it!

Maryleva said...

Fun Card - cute papers.

Anonymous said...

love the papers used on this card - cute and fun!

KanataNewf said...

Nice...especially how you did the inside of the card as well.

craftymom205 said...

Love the card.

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Chunyuan said...

love this card. Thanks for the inspiration and giveaway.

Andrea Ewen said...

Simply gorgeous Amy, nothing but remarkable, well-crafted goodness from your sweet little hands.

Laraine R said...

Great card!!

Janelle Stollfus said...

Those are some fantastic papers for a St. Patty's day card. Love it!

dpkennedy said...

Love this card! That 'stach paper is so fun!

Anonymous said...

I gotta use my buttons more! So love the papers you used. I would have never thought to put them on a St. Pats card, but you have them workin'!

Mary-Anne V said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for the chance to win.

TannyP said...

Wow! What a beautiful job of the sketch and with this new Verve. Can't wait to see more =)

Ellen said...

Amy, that is just beautiful! Love that shade of green! I am sooo enjoying all these blog hops! Look forward to seeing your next one! ;)

Kathy said...

Love the way you've stamped the senti over the shamrock, it's a great look. Such pretty papers and love the finished inside, too.

Olena said...

Such cute cards! Olena

Christyne said...

Wonderful Card!! You've used such beautiful papers and I love what you've done with the inside!!

Heather said...

Your card is fabulous!! One of those very few that could be either masculine or feminine. That sentiment is so fun.

Linda (Lindyloo) said...

Hi Amy, I have been following your blog for a little while now and I am so impressed with your beautiful creations and I think todays is so fresh. I seem to be spending hours just trawling through your archives, but what beautiful things I have found. Wonderful inspiration. Thank you. All the best
Linda(S.Wales, UK)

VickiS said...

I'm new to this blog hopping stuff(still trying to figure it all out)and Verve stamps, but I love all the ideas and gorgeous cards. Thanks for the great card idea!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

This is adorable, Amy!

Unknown said...

This card is gorgeous! I love it!

Mathilda M said...

Love this card Amy and all the little touches ... great inspiration ... ts

Debbie Carriere said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous!!!! You used those papers perfectly!!!!

Conniecrafter said...

Really neat, love the paper combo!

Merilee Lane said...

Your cards are among my favorites! You always do such a beautiful job. Thank you so much for sharing!

Merilee

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

How darling is this? I love that mustache paper! LOL!

Unknown said...

St. Patty's is on the way and new stamps to create with is just what I was hoping for. Awesome take on this set and what cute dp's.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Cute, cute, cute! I love the layout and those papers are adorable!!

StephG said...

adorable card Amy...super cute!

Sue D said...

Wonderful card--love the mustache paper.

Nan G said...

Love the layers and the cute shamrock!

Naomi said...

Seriously FABULOUS combination of papers...LOVE the colours and patterns....great LO and I LOVE the new stamps!

Hugs,
Naomi

jan metcalf said...

Your card is a lucky charm!! Lovely!!