Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Words of Wisdom...


If I had to pick a favourite set for this Verve release I'd um and ah a lot...but this Words of Wisdom set just might be my favourite. As soon as I saw the uplifting sentiments I fell in love...and wanted to make an ATC with this quote right away....


This sentiment really spoke to me - and being something I always need to remember, I created an ATC to keep on my desk and remind me every day. The papers for this are the Portrait Collection by Crate Paper. The seam binding was dyed with Tangerine Tango reinker and pearl glimmermist.


This is such a huge set, I just had to make another project!


This card uses papers from the My Mind's Eye Union Square pack. If you look closely you'll see the die being teased today, the Rounded Rectangle Die and a co-ordinating Plain Jane, Graph Paper - love these!


Another perfect sentiment adorns the inside of this card.


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 and 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


 Thanks for stopping by!
 

108 appreciated comments!:

Lynn said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous projects!

Crestajune said...

Your projects are FABULOUS, and I am going to have to agree with you: that while I love all of the Verviness of this week, this set speaks to me the most. Definitely a must-have! Have a wonderful day Sarah!

Debbie Carriere said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Your ATC is stunning and the card is equally fabulous!

Andrea Ewen said...

Wow, Sarah...these projects are incredible! The first one is a wonderful reminder to all of us and displayed so beautifully, I would keep it front and center as well! The second card is a delight for the eyes, the color combo is so striking and the design is perfect! You are providing AWESOME inspiration!

TannyP said...

Wowza! These are truly stunning projects. That ATC is amazing and the display is so perfect. Beautiful card with such a stand out color combo. Love it!

Vickie Z said...

Love the ATC to keep on your desk....excellent sentiment!!! Gorgeous card-layout and details!!!

Tricia said...

What a great saying on the first card. This set is wonderful!

Cassie_lu said...

what a great card and the colors are amazing off of that kraft

Jodi Collins aka Kharmagirl said...

These are GORGEOUS Sarah!!! I can't wait for this release...I think I see some new Verve in my future.

Whimsey said...

The sentiment on the first card just takes my breath away - LOVE IT so much.

And I LOVE the beautiful, bold colors of your 2nd card.

Gosh you girls just rock!!!

Steph Herbert said...

Brilliant sentiments! Both projects are absolutely fabulous! :)

Crafty Math Chick said...

I love all of these words of wisdom - they are so beautiful and inspirational! You created such lovely cards with them too Sarah, you really did. And I LOVE your unique close up photography shots too.

Kathy said...

Oh I need the same ATC on my desk! On my dash in the card, in my wallet, or better yet, on a headband with a little clip to attach it right in front of my eyes!! Great ATC, lovely, lovely cards!

Lorie said...

Oh, I love your cards! Your ATC is amazing!

Sian Ridley said...

White, black and red is one of my all-time favourite colour combinations so I am in love with your cards! I really like your ATC too, I could never get all those patterns to co-ordinate, that's definitely a talent.

I'm not surprised that you had a job choosing your sentiments, from all I've seen on this hop so far I love them all! A set I think is definitely NEEDED! (as much as anything other food, water and shelter is needed:)) The first sentiment you used really struck a chord and is something that we should all remember, scary as it may be sometimes :)

Wanda Cullen said...

OMGOodness...both the ATC and the card are over the top amazing creations!! You've showcased the new Verve so well!

DonnaJ said...

Wonderful !

Bandon, Oregon said...

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! I LOVE your projects!!! I need to have that one on my desk also!!! Thanks for sharing.

Faith

Gretchen said...

OMGosh these are just beautiful! This is really a "must have" set!!

Luanne said...

Awsome use of the sets. Love this new Words set. :-)

Tarjteachr said...

Love all the detail! And I MUST have this set.

Maureen said...

THUD again, Sarah! Wow! I love that little ATC card and how you've propped it up on that sweet little stand...I'm going to do that for my new studio...and now I'm thinking it would be a great gift for a friend to make a whole collection with the easel and they could swap out the sentiments each week :) Love the way you add such special details to the inside as well :) Hugs!! You are rockin' this release!

Jen Carter said...

These projects are wonderful!! Great job on both!

Becky Carafa said...

These are soooo gorgeous!

Liz Williams said...

Love your designs with this fabulous set. I think it will be a "must have" for me!

Basslady said...

beautiful, very delightful and creative!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Rachel said...

Love the sentiments! And your projects are beautiful!!

Laurie said...

Love the stripes, colors, everything!

Charlotte Zweigoron said...

Liked them all11 Love the idea of an ATC just for me with words of wisdom I need to remember. Not sure if there would be any work space left...

Teresa said...

Brilliant! I am inspired!

Lisa M. said...

drool drool drool...

Wow! You sure know how to make a jaw dropping card and creation! Girl, you are CLEARLY Diva worthy!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Oh my goodness!! I love how you showcased the Words of Wisdom set today Sarah!! Both cards are stunning!! I love the colors and fabulously died ribbon on the first!! And the Eiffel tower with that sentiment on the second, is perfect, as well as the finished off inside of the card!! WOW!

Laraine R said...

Stunning!! Love the finished inside of the card!!

Wendy said...

I love your creativity here!! Just fabulous!!

Loretta Rodger said...

Wonderful sentiments, the cards are so beautiful!

Teresa Kline said...

luv your style girl, so glad you are with us...your creations are over the top.....it seems weird to see Wednesday on your post, it is still Tuesday here...lol...hope you are having a great week!

enjoy *~*

CraftyMomOf2 said...

wow wow and WOW Sarah!! soooooo much gorgeousness....

XO!

Sheila Davis said...

These are so beautiful...love the layers and colors.

Vickie Merrick said...

Great cards, Sarah! Love all the colors and layers! Those sentiments are fabulous....gotta have 'em!!!

Loralei said...

All these cards are just wonderful! And I am sooooo wanting this set. TFS.

Calypso's Crafts said...

Sarah-
I am in AWWWW over both your cards....I love them both!!! I am so glad to stumble across your blog!!!

sharon g said...

I especially love the sentiment you chose...

Tanya said...

Fabulous projects! I love your card, truly stunning!

Susan said...

Beautiful Sarah. Love the close-up photos too.

Nicole said...

These are wonderful! I really love the little easel with the sign. How inspiring.

Janelle said...

How fantastic! I love the ATC card on a stand THE most. SO happy you are guestie this month to show off the release AND your wonderful talent. Thanks for inspiring us!

Rhonda said...

Oh my, this set really needs to come home to me. Wonderful cards Sarah.

KathyE said...

Two beautiful projects. I love the Words of Wisdom set too. I love the idea of an ATC so you can see it every day.

KathyE

Peggy said...

Great atc and card.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

jill said...

Brilliant idea with the ATC and the cards are just very chic

Colorado Crafter said...

Beautiful work!! These new Verve sets look wonderful!

Moosisk said...

Beautiful! I am loving the previews of this great new stamp set along with the singles and dies. Can't wait for the release! :D

Beth Ann said...

What beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.

Cheryl said...

Love the "super-sized" sentiments!

Barb's Boys Inspired said...

Love your creations and love this new set!

Amy Sheffer said...

Both projects are fantastic, Sarah! I especially love the ATC! You're rocking the spotlights this week -- love your style!

Michele Boyer said...

These are ALL fabulous. Have to say your ATC is my fave though. I LOVE that sentiment!

Barbara said...

Hi Sarah, I agree, I am in love with this sentiment set and your precious cards. The way you have coordinated the DP and embellishments is factastic. You have inspired me to not so conservative. Your cards are truly masterpieces. My blog;
www.u-inspire-me.blogspot.com

Serena said...

Fabulous cards! Love them both!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

This is so beautiful, love the dp and the great card design

Cindy Lou said...

These two cards are phenomenal! Love the ATC, I need one just like that, the sentiment is so spot on! This is a must have set! TFS!

riggy said...

Beautiful set!!

Tracey said...

WOW oh WOW Sarah!!! Both of these projects are jaw dropping amazing LOVE them!!!

Marisa said...

Love both your projects, Sarah :) That first sentiment is such a powerful one - love it and live my life by it :) Great second card - inside and out!! Fabulous colour combo and I love how you combined the front sentiment with the one on the inside. Perfection. You rocked this set, girl :)

Charlotte Taylor said...

All you cards are so beautiful filled with so much detail.

Janine said...

I am going to have to check out that set now!! Love the sentiments. Bev would love that card with the tower in the background.

Stunning cards by the way.

Ally said...

Beautiful cards! Love the way you've used the sentiments. Such lovely, intricate details. ;-)

Heather said...

two fabulous projects! Love both sentiments you used and that card is GORGEOUS! Great job.

Violet Bebich said...

Beautiful!!! Just stunning!

craftymom205 said...

Great cards.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Bonnie said...

Oh my! The inside is almost as beautiful as the outside -- fantastic!

Sue D said...

Inspiring projects!

scrappingnana said...

Beautiful projects. Love the colors in the 2nd card. This sentiment set is a great set.

Denisse said...

wow! everything is SO cute!

texasjodylynn said...

Gorgeous cards! WOWZERS!

Ravengirl said...

How gorgeous! I may have to buy this set just for the reason you have that ATC on your desk! Love it!

Indy said...

Really loving this stamp set. Your cards are totally inspiring me! Thanks!!

Ben R. said...

There is NOTHING more I could add that hasn't been said already. But I would be remiss if I didn't at least comment to how truly STUNNING these are. Perfection.

ChristineZ said...

The sentiment is amazing and words to live by! This is gorgeous!

Jillisgram said...

Two very lovely cards --- love the colors you chose on both!

Michelle said...

Beautiful!

Dori said...

These are all positively amazing! I really really like the Second creation with The Eiffel Tower. The colors are so pretty together.

Darlene Gabriel said...

Wow I love the ATC you've created and your card it gorgeous. I love all the details and embellishments. You've showcased a couple of wonderful sentiments - can't wait to see them all.

Sankari W. said...

Holy moly amazing!!! I love the colors on the first and the feeling that you evoked in the second card - absolutely amazing Sarah!!!! Your cards and creations are beyond fabulous!
Big hugs,
Sankari :)

Kathy said...

Love your work... love the details and colors...

Karen said...

These really are both great! I love the words of wisdom

Angel said...

wow! so much fabulousness packed into that little ATC! And that card?!?! Gorgeous!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

I'm with you on this set - it is blowing me away! And, I love that red and black card - gorgeous!

Jeanne said...

You have such talent! A great "guest" designer. Thanks for sharing.

sharon g said...

Hey, this is really gorgeous. Nice job with the colors, patterns, everything.

Dottie said...

I love all these cards. Beautiful colors, fantastic composition...just so very nice.

Good2BT said...

Your cards are just beautiful! Love the red, black and cream color scheme and the layers you included. The heart pin and bow are just beautiful!

Heidi said...

Oh my another beautiful card, Julee did a fab job with these sentiments. I am having so much fun with this hop!

Jessie/knightrone said...

WOW, Sarah! STUNNING work!!

jennifer mitten said...

Ooh la la, I love these!!!

Julia said...

Wowzer!...loving the sentiment on the ATC. A great quote to motivate us all.

Karen Linarez said...

All nice cards, great tea bag holder idea...but I just love that red card especially, great color combo, pretty stamped image, a beautiful card!

Dawn Easton said...

Both of your projects are WONDERFUL, Sarah! LOVE that red one!! I used to be scared of red....lol....you've done a fabulous job showcasing these new images!!

KanataNewf said...

such meaningful sentiments - definitely words to live by. Beautiful way to showcase them.

Julie E said...

These are both wonderful! Such fun little touches and both have an overall arty feel.

Betty Wright said...

Absolutely stunning, Sarah! Both cards are just full of scrumptious details and design! Beautiful!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fabulous layering and details!!

Renate said...

Goodness! Both stunning projects! ..And that's the truth! ;-)

MmSs said...
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MmSs said...

Amazing cards! The colors are lovely and I totally like the second card!

Charlene said...

Can't decide which one I like the best. The colors on both are glorious and the sentiments too.

Scrapacat said...

All the components are just darling! I love both cards. Terrific job!

zehra said...

Such a gorgeous atc. lovely and the second card is lovely too.