May 5, 2013

Verve Divas Inspiration Hop {May}

Welcome to our Diva Inspirations Hop! It's the 5th of the month and that means it's time for the Verve Inspirations Team to breathe new life into some much-loved stamps and dies. And there's a PRIZE up for grabs, which might just come in handy for the new stamps and dies Verve is releasing on Friday, May 10! So be sure to leave a little shout out in the comment section of each blog as you hop about to be entered in a drawing for a $30 gift certificate to Verve Stamps! Check out all the details and prize info over at the Verve Blog.

If you are following the hop, then you have arrived here from seeing the ever so fabulous, Jessica.

I've been wanting to play along in this week's MOJO291 and I thought Brighter Days would be perfect for this sketch.



I stamped the sentiment in brown ink on Kraft card stock and then layered it over some fishtail flags in 24/Seven 6x6 papers from Simple Stories.

I wrapped some hemp cord around the card base and then added a natural button over the top.


There is much more to see from the other Verve Divas, so be sure to stop by and see beautiful, sunny Sankari - she is next on the hop.

And just in case you missed a Diva, here is the hop list for you so you can catch up:

1. Julee7. Sankari
2. Amy8. Sarah
3. Anya9. Sony
4. Betty10. Susan
5. Jessica11. Tiffany
6. Karen

You can find Brighter Days in the Verve Stamps Store:


Thanks so much for stopping by!








recipe - 
stamps: brighter days (verve)
paper: kraft (mft), hot fudge (mft), whip cream (mft), 24/seven 6x6 (simple stories)
ink: hot fudge (mft)
accessories: circle stax die-namics (mft), open scallop doily duo die-namics (mft), fishtail flags stax die-namics (mft), fishtail flags layers stax die-namics (mft), hemp cord, natural buttons (mft), sewing machine, thread, foam tape 

41 comments:

  1. Lovely card, such beautiful dp

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  2. Your card is really pretty. I love the stamp set you used and that color combinations is beautiful. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a beautifully blessed day.
    Hugs,
    Shan

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  3. Beautiful card - love the added touch of the stitching. Sentiment is perfect!

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  4. Love everything about your creation from the colors, to the fish tail flags, to the string and button! great card!

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  5. Kraft, polka dots, honeycomb, fish tail tags, button, circle, scallops - what's not to love on this card! Beautiful and eye-catching in every way!! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
    c

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  6. Great card! Love the colors, and layout! The stitching and hemp/button accent are the perfect final touch! TFS God bless!!

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  7. Beautiful card! I love the colors and papers.

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  8. Lovely little card, banners, hex's and chevron's soooo popular right now.

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  9. gorgeous! i love the zig zig stitching along the top...a cas beauty

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  10. Lovely card, Karen! Love the colors & sentiment!

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  11. Fabulous use of the Mojo sketch, Karen!! Love the card :)

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  12. Gorgeous card. Love the colors and papers.

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  13. Love the layering! Pretty card with great colors!

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  14. Very pretty and easy to put together.

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  15. This is such a great stamp set. Love the flags.

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  16. I love how you always add some stitching to your cards Karen. It's a timeless touch. Love Brighter Days and I love how you have made the sentiment the focus of your card.

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  17. Great card, love the twine and stitching.

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  18. Your card is lovely. I really like the banners.

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  19. What a pretty card. Love it. TFS.
    D- dmcardmaker (AOL)
    http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

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  20. This is such a nice card. Stitching is always a great addition.

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  21. Great card design. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Love the design and colors. Very pretty.

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  23. Love this sentiment. Great paper choices and love the layout of this card!

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  24. Love this sketch and hope to use it myself....you chose beautiful colors and a wonderful sentiment. Love the stitching, too!

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  25. Love this card! The colors, the layout, the everything!

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  26. A beautiful card! I can't wait for the new release!

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  27. I'm with everyone above...need the releases...now!!! LOL Loving this card-I'm terrified of stitching and keep putting off learning how. :)

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  28. so pretty love the color combo and the sentiment

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  29. Amazing card! Love the hemp cord and the stitching!

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  30. Oooo....very pretty...I love the papers...can never go wrong with polka dots! Love the sentiment..like I said a pretty card!

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  31. Banners are my fave right now! Love this adorable card!

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  32. ooooh, this is a nice one. Love this set and this sketch is awesome: nice one to use over and over.

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  33. wonderful use of the banners and the patterns are great too.

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  34. Beautiful card!! Love the color combination and the details of the stitching are amazing!

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  35. This is so beautiful! Love your color combo and that loopy die!

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  36. Nice change from red white and blue. Very encouraging words in the sentiment. Thanks

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