Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Anni-VERVE-sary Spotight, Day Three: Words of Wisdom


It's Day Three of Verve's Anni-VERVE-sary spotlights. Welcome! Hop along with the Divas all week long as we share our first looks at a few of the new products releasing from Verve on Friday night!  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 today for all the prize details and deadlines.
 

1. Julee8. Sarah {Guest}
2. Charmaine9. Marisa {Guest}
3. Tosha10. Laurie
4. Andrea11. Amy
5. Sankari12. Shannan
6. Teresa13. Betty
7. Jackie14. Maureen

I'm absolutely smitten with today's featured set, Words of Wisdom -- so much so that it easily joins my short list of all-time favorite sentiment sets! It's not just that the sentiments are fantastic and thoughtful and empowering and uplifting, it's that the font combinations are so amazingly fresh and wonderful. This set is going to be very hard to put down!

For today's card, I decided to make a very pink and very girly breast cancer encouragement card using the "keep fighting" sentiment from Words of Wisdom and a sweet little pink ribbon from Believe. You could easily change the color combo and this would work with any of the awareness ribbon colors!

I took no fewer than 47 pictures of this card, trying to get one to come out just right. Alas, it proved tricky to photograph, so here's a close-up along with another full shot from a different angle:



Thanks for visiting!




Stamps: Words of Wisdom, Believe (Verve Stamps) 
Paper: Papertrey Stamper's Select White card stock, Melissa Frances dp 
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Stampin' Up Pink Pirouette 
Accessories: Martha Stewart paper doily and lace border punch, Recollections mini roses, crinkled seam binding, Prima pearl and crystal flourish, foam adhesive, May Arts crochet trim, sewing machin
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

96 comments:

Lynn said...

Amy what a fabulous sentiment...and I love all the bling! Gorgeous!

Crestajune said...

So very beautiful! I love your perfect layers and beautiful ribbon and roses. It is just so completely gorgeous!
I can tell that this set is going to be one of my favorites-sit on my desk all the time-kind of sets. Can't wait!
Have a fantastic day, Amy!

Debbie Carriere said...

Amy, this is beautiful!! Love the colors and the little rosettes!

Andrea Ewen said...

A vision in pink! Love that bling, the gorgeous doily with sentiment and the beautiful seam binding. Always a delight to visit here. :)

TannyP said...

When I first saw this card, I thought it was such a contrast between the girlyness of the card and the sentiment - until I saw the pink ribbon and realized the sheer brilliance of it! All of your photographing definitely paid off....it's a truly impressive work of art!

Vickie Z said...

Gorgeous girlie card!!! Love the bling and flower/ribbon combo!

Tricia T said...

Oh, this is just beautiful! What a precious card to send to someone fighting cancer!

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Beautiful creation!

ali x

Cassie_lu said...

great card and I really like the use of the bling

Unknown said...

Totally agree with your thoughts on the sentiment-valuable words and great fonts!! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment-I was surprised and very happy to read what you said.

Whimsey said...

Beautiful; love the ribbons and that flourish is sublime!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Maybe it took 47 pictures but you captured your soft, feminine card perfectly Amy! Looks terrific! I hope your friend wins the fight! I am sure she will enjoy this card in the meantime.

Lorie said...

This is just gorgeous! I love the pink and frilly!

Wanda Cullen said...

Even before I read your commentary, I knew this was a card for a breast cancer fighter! Absolutely GORGEOUS!!

Steph Herbert said...

Really beautiful card! I just love the sentiment too! :)

DonnaJ said...

Love the soft colors and the bling !

Sian Ridley said...

This is such a beautifully girly card and very fitting for the reasoning behind it :)

I am so glad I'm not the only one who takes a million photographs of cards! Isn't it always the way that not one of them shows what you were aiming for?! Yours look great though - you'll have to give me some tips :)

Bandon, Oregon said...

Beautiful, Simply Beautiful...

Faith

Gretchen said...

What a simple but powerful message! Lovely card!

Unknown said...

This is absolutely gorgeous and so inspiring.

Maureen said...

THUD!! SWOON!! Oh, Amy, this is just stunning!! All that bling is making me dizzy! What a gorgeous, heartfelt card :)

Jen Carter said...

Beautiful card! I love how you added the bling!

Becky Carafa said...

This is so soft and pretty! Love the pink!

Basslady said...

an incredibly noble and classy creation!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Laurie said...

Lovely pink, feminine card today, Amy.

Charlotte Zweigoron said...

Beautiful card from any angle!

Liz Williams said...

What encouraging words on such a gorgeous card! WOW

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

Drooling over this card! Especially that AMAZING bling!!!! Oo-la-la!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

What a soft and elegant beauty Amy! I love the sweet paper, lace and bling! Wow!

Wendy said...

I am saying this on every comment. LOVE THAT SENTIMENT!!! I guess I need to get this set. I love your card Amy!! I hope you are well.

loretta said...

Very beautiful card!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sheila Davis said...

LOVE...LOVE...LOVE the card...the colors, the layers and all!!!!!!!

Teresa Kline said...

stunning Amy...luv your work girl!

enjoy *~*

Ravengirl said...

It's a beautiful card of encouragement without the feel of sadness. I think you are right about the font that bring the freshness and spirit to it!

Luanne said...

The minute I saw this, I thought, this would be perfect for someone fighting Breast Cancer.... Then I read your post! It is. Perfect. Love it!

Anonymous said...

W.O.W.!!! So soft and pretty!! Perfect for that sentiment!

sharon g said...

So feminine and pretty. Nice job.

Loralei said...

This is a beautiful card not only for those fighting....but for those who fight right beside them. Thank you.

Tanya said...

Another stunner Amy! I am blown away every time I visit you. A beautiful encouragement card.

Susan said...

we all know someone that could use this beautiful reminder!

Nicole said...

This is lovely!! That flourish is fabulous.

Oliwiaen said...

So feminine and elegant! And a great message too!

Rhonda said...

Love the soft colors you selected.Lots of pretty details.

Peggy said...

What a beautiful delicate card.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Janelle Stollfus said...

Yep, this IS going to be very hard to put down, when I get it next week. ;) Thanks for showing a few more shots of this fantastic card. It's delightful and sparkly just right for girls!

KathyE said...

Oh WOW!!! Your card is absolutely gorgeous and girly. Love all the bling you added.

KathyE

jill said...

WOW!! so very,very feminine and tender

Moosisk said...

What a great card for a special diva! How appropriate this would be for someone fighting a disease or bad situation. Thanks for the inspiration! :D

Colorado Crafter said...

Lovely card. TFS!

Barb Turpin said...

Such a pretty card, and I love the way the classy elegance of the card is offset by the quirky font mix!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the bling!

Barbara said...

Hi Amy, I too am smitten with this new sentiment set as well as your gorgeous card. Love the pink and all the beautiful bling!! What a thoughtful card for someone special fighting breast cancer. Thanks for sharing your art with us. My blog:
www.u-inspire-me.blogspot.com

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

this is so beautiful

riggy said...

Beautiful, love the bling

Tracey said...

So so GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

Marisa said...

Love the soft feel to this card, Amy, and I bow in your general direction for using one of those bling flourishes! I'd be wearing more that I got on my card if I tried LOL! Great focal sentiment and and gorgeous card as always :)

Cindy Lou said...

This card is clean, simple and simply beautiful! Love the bling flourish, it just sets of the sentiment perfectly

Charlotte Taylor said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Ally said...

What a gorgeous, gorgeous card! Love the sentiment and the theme. You so knocked it out of the park. ;-)

Heather said...

What a gorgeous card! And how perfect for someone battling (or surviving) cancer. Love the pinks and that bling!

Jolene Bebich said...

I enjoy visiting your blog to see the beautiful cards you create! This one is just gorgeous!

craftymom205 said...

Lovely card.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Sue D said...

Perfect card for a breast cancer patient.

scrappingnana said...

Gorgeous card. A great sentiment for encouragement. TFS

kksb said...

Wonderful card. Great sentiment.

Denisse said...

wow Amy! i love your card it's gorgeous!

Vicki said...

THis is a beautiful card with the layers and colours. Thank you.

Cary M. said...

Love the bling. Thanks for sharing

Indy's Designs said...

Beautiful, elegant, inspiring. This is a perfect card to help someone dealing with breast cancer! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

This is a gorgeous creation and uplifting to the recipient. Great design and love the sentiment!

Jillisgram said...

Very special card for someone fighting breast cancer!

ChristineZ said...

My word, this is so elegant! Beautiful card to give encouragement. I love the combination of lacy borders with the flowers, bling and the gorgeous ribbon.

wustaz said...

oh my goodness that is just gorgeous

Dawn Easton said...

Gorgeous encouragement card, Amy!

Michelle said...

So sparkly and lovely.

Jackie Pedro said...

It's gorgeous!!! I LOVE that you combined it with Believe!! Another beauty!!!

Sankari W. said...

oooooo - so lovely Amy! I love the pink and the sweet bling and flowers - anyone who is fighting breast cancer would absolutely be encouraged after receiving your card - so beautiful Amy!
Big hugs,
Sankari :)

marilynwillauer said...

oooh WOW, what an eye catching card. Your work is outstanding. I've been a fan of your blog site for sometime, love looking at your beautiful creations. This card just takes my breath away!!!

Conniecrafter said...

so pretty, love the softness and all the bling :)

Dori Shelton said...

Gorgeous in every possible way, Amy!!

Darlene Gabriel said...

So soft and gorgeous! Love all the bling and that bow. Great sentiment.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

This is so pretty, Amy! I love the pinks and that sparkly flourish is divine!

Karen said...

This is a really beautiful card! Elegant and feminine and full of hope. With the pink, I can easily see it as an alternative to a pink ribbon card for a friend with cancer. It really is great!

Good2BT said...

Simply gorgeous and sure to inspire the receiver!

Heidi said...

wow beautiful is all I can say....

Ashley Newell said...

WOW! Gorgeous! I love the bling!

Julia M said...

Just what I needed to see as I prepare myself for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk...this I why I walk and do fundraiser, so that we can keep fighting this deadly disease. Thanks for inspiring me!

Sarah Gough said...

this is STUNNING!

KanataNewf said...

very pretty - loving the ribbon and flower cluster embellie.

Karen Linarez said...

Absolutely beautiful card! I love the feminine feel, gorgeous DP, jewels, and layout!

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Soooo pretty! Just enough bling and all that pink keeps the focus on that wonderful sentiment.

Betty Wright said...

So beautifully elegant and very poignant, too, Amy! Stunning!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Beautiful use of bling!

Renate said...

Sooo sweet! Absolutely gorgeous!

Charlene said...

Stunning!! There are no other words to say.

Jessie/knightrone said...

I LOVE this one!! Amazing!!