Friday, July 8, 2011

Verve New Release Spotlight: Small Phrases and new PJs


It's Verve's last day of New Release Spotlights leading up to tonight's big release party and release (9-11 pm, here in the Verve Forum). We're taking a look today at a set called Small Phrases, as well as three new Plain Jane stamps (Plain Janes is a line of value-priced stamp singletons).




1. Amber 7. Laurie
2. Amy 8. Robin {Guest}
3. Andrea 9. Sankari
4. Charmaine 10. Teresa
5. Jackie 11. Tosh
6. Julee


TODAY'S Featured Set:

plus the Philippians 1:6, Light Tomorrow and Life is Good PJ's


New Verve is something to celebrate, so we've hidden a big PRIZE on one of today's hop spots! Just leave a little shout-out in the comments as you hop about for a chance to win the entire July release! You can check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines. 



Don't be fooled ... Small Phrases is anything but small! The sentiments themselves may be small in size, but the complete set is huge and overflowing with sentiments for all occasions that can easily be tucked into any design - cards, tags, gift packaging, altered items. My idea list for these sentiments is a mile long! I picked out the sentiment "you rock my world" to show first. The layering is done with both Verve A Cut Above dies and Spellbinders dies ... first are the Verve Charming Ovals, next is the largest of the Floral Circles (the gray/white polka dot patern), behind that is a Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three piece, and last is a gray Labels Fourteen decorative square.

Thanks for stopping by!




Stamps: Small Phrases (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Papertrey Smokey Shadow and Stamper's Select White card stock, Crate Paper Restoration dp, My Mind's Eye dp
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Pumice Stone Distress
Accessories: MemrieMare (etsy) silver glass glittered star, Verve Charming Ovals and Floral Circles dies, Spellbinders Fancy Tags three and Labels Fourteen, Papertrey stitched ribbon and twine, Stampin' Up wide striped ribbon and corduroy button, paper piercer/needle/thread, foam adhesive
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

81 comments:

Nancy said...

I love these sentiments. Thanks for sharing!

Taryn said...

Beautiful card! Great design and use of nestabilities!

Carol<>< said...

another great set of stamps!
Carol N<><

Shauna K said...

how fabulous!! oh goodness, that glitter star is the perfect touch with that sentiment :D

jennifer mitten said...

This card is just gorgeous!

scrappingnana said...

Gorgeous card. Great colors and layout. Love the new sentiments set and all the sets that have been previewed.

Luanne said...

I'm loving the gray papers! They give the punch of black, but in a softer way. This is an awesome card Amy. Love it!

joannhw said...

Looks like a must have sentiments set!!

Tricia T said...

I love your colors and the way you layered your dies. Fantastic card!

Sherry Kushibab said...

Great layout to highlight a great sentiment. Love those colors together and the polka dots are a very nice touch.

riggy said...

Beautiful card! These sentiments are a definite must have.

Marsha said...

Very pretty. So much detail.

Nicole said...

Loving all the patterns and shapes. Very cool colors (reminds me of one of my Verve challenge cards...love that green). Terrific!!

Holly M said...

Love it!! Great design, stitching and all your layers and texture. Great card.

Michele said...

words can not express how impressed I am with this awesome card Amy! WOW! I love what you have done! Thank you for sharing!

Colleen G said...

Such a pretty card...those colors are great together... Love all the layers. Beautiful!!!

KOLOROWY ptak said...

beautiful! wonderful colors!

Tanya said...

Oh this is fabulous! And I love your use of the nesties, gorgeous!

Ravengirl said...

What a gorgeous card! I'm very excited about these new little powerhouse sentiments!

Sian Ridley said...

Ooh, your card has a very regal feel to it, I like it! And the little tiny sentiment works well to make the point but not impose on the design, it just fits in :)

Becky Carafa said...

Cool colors, Amy! I love your ribbon/twine treatment.

Darlene Gabriel said...

This is so pretty. I love the bow with the button and the stitching. So much to look at on this card - love it.

UHK Gallery said...

Love it, love it, love it!!!!!
You are amazing!

Davi said...

Love all the combos of dps and layers VERY pretty>

Anonymous said...

These are so cute they fit anywhere it looks like just love them!

Carla said...

Love these colors, Amy! Also, the way you layered the die cuts and the ribbon is spectacular!

Stephanie said...

Wow is this just gorgeous!!! I especially love your bling, blingy star! Beautiful!

Connie W. said...

Words cannot express! Gresat statement to your card making talent!

Judy M. said...

Great card. Your use of those colors is great.

Julia M said...

I'm lovin' this color combo...great layering with all the different dies...thanks for sharing Amy!

Vickie Z said...

Love the gray and green together!!! Can't wait to get these sentiments that are perfect for the banner dies!!

Unknown said...

Oh I can tell you right now those small phrases will get used over and over again! Love them. This month's release is fantastic-I'd love to win the whole thing!!! Your card is beautiful:)

Georgee said...

A really wonderful different color scheme card. Fantastic as are all the new stamps!

Karyl Lee said...

I'm always looking for great sentiment stamps! Love these!

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

Oh I love the colors you chose! So unique and fabulous!

Lin said...

What a fun color combination, beautiful card! I'm so glad we'll be getting a new sentiment set with lots of options!

Niki Estes said...

Great card, Amy! I love the colors and all the textures!

Dottie said...

This card is spectacular...I love the colors and the sentiments. The dies you chose are just perfect. Nice job.

Laraine R said...

Beautiful card!! Love all the details!!

barbara1940 said...

Congrats on another beautiful card! You have great ideas and a real knack for color combos!

Sherry said...

Wow I just love this card...the colors are so cool together Thanks so much for sharing your idea

Jennipher said...

Amy, you rock the stampin' world with your incredible creations!

kksb said...

Looking great!

Crystal Thomas said...

love the card it's just beautiful

Marlena M. said...

Such a cool layout. I love the colors you put together here. ;)

Unknown said...

Your cards are always so incredibly stunning!!!

Sassy Stamper said...

your card is beautiful!

Ally said...

Stunning card! I love all the different elements, and the colors especially. Beautiful. ;-)

TerryAnn said...

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CARD!! Well done good and faithful card designer :)

Lori Turner said...

Wow! What a gorgeous card!

Nancy L. said...

so pretty and such a great set!

Lillian Child said...

Amy, I love all the different layers and elements to your gorgeous card creation!

Denisse said...

simply gorgeous!

Fran Brunke said...

I'm starting to wonder how I've lived without these phrases? Beautiful card.

Dori Shelton said...

This is so pretty. I love the colors and the ribbons and twine down the center. It's just fantastic!

Terri Orr said...

Love the use of the different die/labels and this color combo is perfect with the sentiment!

Jessica Diedrich said...

This is such a gorgeous card- I LOVE that bow...and don't think I didn't notice that your stitching goes PERFECTLY into that DP- HOW in the heck do you have such an amazing eye??? Wow. This is gorgeous and the glittery star is just the right touch of bling to jazz up the muted colors. I totally ADORE this...and I adore YOU!!!!! It was SO SO awesome talking to you today, even between kiddos, LOL! We must do that again. SOON <3 hugs and more hugs to you, my sweet friend!

Karen Linarez said...

What a stunning card! I love the design, the green goes so well with that gray, and the layering of those dies is awesome. Love that stitching, too!

Unknown said...

Love the sentiments! Great card!

Debbie Gaydos said...

Beautiful! Love all the layers, and the stitching. This looks like a great sentiment set!

Kaylene said...

Such a wonderful set of stamps. Love your cards!

Carol said...

Such a lovely card, so elegant.


Carol B
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KanataNewf said...

a striking colour combo.

Melissa said...

This is lovely, Amy - I love the patterned papers you used and the glittery star is fabulous!

Melissa said...

I love the color combo!

Amber Hight said...

This CARD rock's my world! AMAZING, Amy! The colors are perfect, love them! And I love your layering on the sentiment, why didn't I pull out my charming oval dies? LOL!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Pure gorgeousness as always Amy!! I adore the color combination and your fabulously creative ribbon treatment!! WOW!

Queen Mary said...

Amy I love your card and I am actually excited about these little sentiments! They're perfect!

jjocarlson said...

Luv the sentiment on this card! Luv how you put the ribbon on! Thank you for sharing!

Andrea said...

Lovin the small phrases...beautiful card!

craftymom205 said...

Lovely card.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Jessie/knightrone said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!

Peggy said...

Love your card. So many details and great color palette.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Neha said...

Both the cards are wonderful..!!!!
I loved the one with hearts specially & the sentiments on it are so touching. Super like!!!! Must have it.:)

slbt17 said...

very nice!
Sandra ltb

Pam said...

I so love your work and today's card is no exception!

TYJ419 said...

What a beautiful card!!! Love the colors your chose.

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

YOU rock MY world, Amy Sheffer! Just when I think you couldn't possibly amaze me any more than you already do, you post a card like this and my heart almost explodes with giddiness! Fabulous in EVERY way!

Susi said...

Love, love, LOVE this card, Amy!

Barbara said...

Hi Amy, Your card is breathtaking. I absolutely love the color combo and the design. WOW you HAVE inspired me. Of course I adore these new sentiments stamps too. I am crossing my fingers. Have a wonderful week. Hugs

Andrea Ewen said...

Another amazing creation, I'm going to have to get out my Thesaurus for more words for "amazing". The colors are perfect, so warm and earthy...and so pleasing to the eye! Just like the whole card!