Friday, August 12, 2011

Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight, Day Six: Making A Statement


Welcome to the sixth and final Anni-VERVE-sary spotlight hop! What a week it's been!! All of the sets and dies we've peeked this week will be available in the store tonight at 11 pm ET. Join us in the Verve Forum for our release party, beginning at 9 pm.

Also, another bit of Verve news ... Get Your Diva On, our monthly guest designer contest, is going on now. Jackie is hosting this month and has chosen a tag theme. Read all about it HERE.

Remember, one lucky commenter from today's hop will win the sets and dies featured today, so be sure and leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.

Today, the Divas are featuring a sweet set called Making a Statement as well as two more dies, the Rounded Scallop Frame and Loopy Blooms. I've put together a friendship card using this week's Mojo Monday sketch and some Authentique Splendid papers. The Loopy Blooms die-cuts are stacked on top of an accordian-fold rosette, the sweet birds in this set are paper pieced, and I've split the sentiment in half -- the first part is stamped onto a Curvy Bookplate die-cut peeking out from the horizontal panel, and the second part is on a sentiment flag tucked behind the accordian-fold rosette.



Here's the Mojo Monday #203 sketch I used:


And here's the full hop list for loads of inspiration:

1. Julee10. Laurie
2. Charmaine11. Maureen
3. Tosha12. Amber
4. Andrea13. Amy
5. Sankari14. Jen d.
6. Teresa15. Betty
7. Jackie16. Lynda
8. Sarah {Guest}17. Susan
9. Marisa {Guest}

Enjoy the rest of the hop, and thanks for visiting today!





Stamps: Making A Statement (Verve Stamps) 
Paper: Papertrey Rustic Cream and Kraft card stock, Authentique Splendid dp 
Ink: Versamagic Wheat, Ranger Peeled Paint Distress 
Accessories: Verve Loopy Blooms and Curvy Bookplate dies, Scor-Pal, hemp, MFT scallop die, Papertrey buttons, Kaisercraft pearl, paper piercer/needle/thread 
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

75 comments:

jennifer mitten said...

Wow, love these colors and that cute bird!

Debbie Carriere said...

Oh my!!! This is jaw dropping gorgeous!!!! Love it!!! Your stitching is fabulous :)

Crestajune said...

Absolutely breathtaking! I love your flower, the way you split the sentiment, your stitching, those darling birds, and your sweet scalloped border. You are awesome! Have a fantastic day, Amy!

Dori Shelton said...

Very sweet! I love the scallops at the bottom and the layered flower is so perfect.

Basslady said...

marvellous card with wonderful colours!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

So adorable, love the stacked rosette flower and the dp you used with this new things. It's fabulous.

Jackie Pedro said...

What a beautiful card, Amy! LOVE the partial curvy bookplate peeking out! Your details are fantastic!!

Tricia T said...

Precious! I love the soft colors!

Tanya said...

Totally fabulous! Love the papers, soooo pretty! Love the Loopy Blooms, how fun, and those sweet little birds, too cute!

Whimsey said...

Super sweet; lovin' those little birdies! GREAT 3D flower - marvelous!

Vickie Z said...

Love these colors!! Flower, birdies, and the string of buttons in the corner are fabulous!!

Wanda Cullen said...

I'm in awe of all your amazing details! This is drop dead gorgeous!!

Laurie said...

Oh, Amy, this is the sweetest card. I really like all the elements, especially the buttons in the corner.

Unknown said...

Precious card! Can't wait to see this release in full glory:)

Maureen said...

eek, again! This is soooo amazing! LOVE all the twine and that gorgeous blossom focal point :) hugs, sweet Diva!

Ravengirl said...

Cute card! Look at those birds and blooms! It's darling!

Shabby Pati said...

Great card. Love those dies and stamps too. I want them all!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Oh wow! I love those little birdies and can't wait to see the rest tonight!!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Lovely Amy! Those loopy blooms look so pretty layered on top of that medallion like that, and of course, I adore those plump little birdies. Looking forward to the release party tonight! :)

Shelby Goolsby said...

What a beautiful card!! Love the pretty paper and such a gorgeous flower you made.

Jen Carter said...

Very cute! I love how you stacked the flowers!

Amy Kolling said...

I just can't wait to see the rest of this set tonight! Very cute designs!!!

joannhw said...

Wow Wow!!! This is just so cute!!

Sian Ridley said...

Your card definitely makes a statement! Brilliant :) I never know how to use my rosettes once I've made them, I think I've only made one cacrd with a rosette so far because I can never get it to look right - well jel! :)

Marisa said...

Wonderful layered medallion and the paper pieced wings on the birds are and little row of buttons in the corner are too cute! Cute card!

Denisse said...

oh my stars!!! the paper and layers are gorgeous! oh my goodness, and the VERVE!!! i love it!

Niki Estes said...

Amy, I just love this! I love the textures and dimensions and the little bookplate die cut peeking out!

Pamela A said...

You got your "diva" on!! Love your card, all the layers and the colors, FABULOUS JOB.

Laraine R said...

Gorgeous card!! Love the new stamps & dies!!

Luanne said...

It's easy for me to leave a little love on this card! Love the pink and green. And you always come up with the most wonderful button, twine and ribbon combos. That upper corner is just fabulous!

Karen said...

This is so lovely! I love it!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Beautiful card with such a wonderful colour combo. Love your "flower creation" and the buttons in the corner. This birds are so sweet with their paper pieced wings.

DonnaJ said...

Very sweet !

Jeanne H said...

Nice use of patterened papers. Don't you love that birdie?

Laura said...

Wonderful card! I love Everything about it!

Karen Letchworth said...

Your card is just TOO SWEET! You're making me want to win SO badly. This has been an amazing blog hop because Verve is FANTABULOUS!!!!
Karen

Gretchen said...

Just lovely Amy!!

Janelle Stollfus said...

A darling card, Amy. I like how you did the layered loopy flower. It's all so pretty!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card. So many details. I am in awe.

Good2BT said...

So lovely! Love the double scallop border and the papers you combined on this one!

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

What beautiful colors! I love that accordian medallion embellishment! Perfect!

Betty said...

Such a lovely card! Love those three little buttons across the corner!

Becky Carafa said...

Ooo, this is so soft and pretty!

Marianne C said...

What a great sneak peek for the release. SO cute!

Ashley Newell said...

Oh Amy! This is stunning! I love the papers and that pretty flower! sigh...can you mail me a little of your mojo?

Carrie said...

look at those sweet little birds... this is so cute.

Charlotte Taylor said...

Your card is beautiful. Ilove all the different datails in the card.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Wonderful card and details!

Charlene said...

Great layering + pretty soft colors = fantastic card!

Anonymous said...

Each blog has a card that is prettier than the next. I am getting a major inferiority complex here. LOL

Jody Morrow said...

Beautiful! What a gorgeous color combo to use with this set!

KanataNewf said...

such a pretty combo of papers and elements!

Wendy said...

Great stamps and fabulous patterned paper. Thanks for a great week of inspiration!!!

Marlena M. said...

Lovely marrying of papers...gorgeous! ;)

Charlotte Zweigoron said...

Sweet, sweet, sweet! What a lucky friend to get a card like this!

Rhonda said...

I have enjoyed all the fabulous inspiration this week Amy.

Tara said...

Wow! I love everything about this card. You did a fabulous job. Love your birds!

scrappingnana said...

Oh Amy, this is stunning. Love all the details, the colors, and especially the Loopy Bloom dies and stamps. TFS

Moosisk said...

Very pretty! I love your interpretation of the sketch. That paper is also FAB! Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Dottie said...

This card has every "hallmark" of genius in composition and colors! I love it! It is fantastic.

Quilting with Jannette said...

What a fun card! those birds are just the perfect touch!

Linda Carson said...

Outstanding artwork! Always inspirational & always creative!

Sarah Gough said...

oh this is just so pretty Amy, your work is always amazing!

Cary M. said...

I love all the detail. Thanks for sharing.

Heidi said...

Amy you took this card is such a different direction: makes the set more versatile. Great job.

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

I love visiting you blog. The way you layer a card is amazing.

Loralei said...

Just Love this card.....I've enjoyed all your creations this week! Thank You for sharing.

Shabby Pati said...

Love those little birdies. sweet little card. TFS

Dawn Easton said...

Absolutely wonderful, Amy! Another beautiful creation!!! I could stare at your work ALL day!

Indy's Designs said...

What attention to details. Love your rosette with the die-cut flowers. The buttons in the corner are a very nice touch.

Peachy Wessels said...

Beautiful card - love the vintage feel - cute rosette flower and little birds!

TYJ419 said...

Amy what a beautiful card. Love your color choice.

Sahily said...

I ust found your blog and I love your cards! Thanks for sharing! :-)

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Jessie/knightrone said...

This is so PRETTY, Amy...love it!

Irene said...

So sweeeet! :))