April 6, 2013

Diva Inspirations Hop - Statement Thank You!


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! 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.

This month we're also saying a fond farewell to Jen del Muro, as this is her last hop as a Verve Diva. She's been a part of the Verve team almost from the very beginning and although we're sad to see her go, we're so excited to see the things she has up her sleeve for the stamping world!

Fittingly, I've used a stamp set based on a concept from Jen, Making a Statement.



Here's my card....
I needed a thank you card for a special friend and had so much fun playing with the whimsical stamps in this set! I've used the Rounded Scallop Frame for my focal layer, adding a strip of patterned paper with the sentiment. The Loopy Blooms flowers were cut from cardstock and paper and layered with buttons.

I've cut out a half circle from my base layer to incorporate a large bow. Some jumbo brads anchor a flag to finish everything off.

Here's the inside of my card...

I added a couple more flags and stamped half of one sentiment by selectively inking. I added that cute little bird on top and paper pieced his wing.

It's time for you to go visit with the talented Sony - happy hopping!
1. Julee7. Sankari
2. Amy8. Sarah
3. Anya9. Sony
4. Jen d.10. Susan
5. Jessica11. Tiffany
6. Karen 
Awesome Verve products used today:




Stamps: Making a Statement (Verve Stamps) Paper: Everyday Eclectic (Echo Park) Ink: Black Licorice, Kraft, Blu Raspberry, Razzleberry (MFT) Dies: A Cut Above Dies: Rounded Scallop Frame, Loopy Blooms (Verve Stamps) Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders) Other: Blu Raspberry Ribbon, Buttons (MFT) Jumbo Brads, Hemp Twine
Posted by Sarah Gough at 12:00 AM
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42 comments:

  1. CindiApril 6, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Beautiful card! I love your colors and design.

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  2. Tracey McNeelyApril 6, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Lots of very fun layers, love your colour choices.

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  3. Vicki DutcherApril 6, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Fun tribute to Jen's style -- LOVE your colors!

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  4. OmaApril 6, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Awesome card Sarah! I love it!

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  5. pamApril 6, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    love the colors and layers!!!

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  6. KimCreateApril 6, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    WOW! Great use of patterned paper and lovely verve stamps! Gorgeous card.

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  7. scrappingnanaApril 6, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    What a fun thank you card. Very pretty.

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  8. CherylApril 6, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Love the bright, cheerful colors, and all of those layers!

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  9. Wanda CullenApril 6, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    Love the happy colors...beautiful card!

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  10. MarisaApril 6, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Totally fun layout and loving the framed sentiment and flowers :)

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  11. Miriam PrantnerApril 6, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    This is one of my favorite paper collections and I LOVE how you used it! So fun, great little button flowers and just so much happy!

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  12. RavengirlApril 6, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    What a cute card! I didn't realize that Jen had input into those sets and dies and I have quite a few of them myself!

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  13. jan farnworthApril 6, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    love all the layers

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  14. Lynn NoeApril 6, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    A beautiful way to frame a simple but heartfelt sentiment. Love those loopy flowers and bright colors!

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  15. Sue DApril 6, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Very pretty and colorful--I like the cloud paper.

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  16. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Great colors and great card!

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  17. Kris BApril 6, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Amazing card! Love the half circle cut out and bow! Great colors! TFS God bless!!

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  18. RosemaryApril 6, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    your cards are always absolutely gorgeous...this one is no exception!!

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  19. Darlene GabrielApril 6, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    What a gorgeous card! Beautiful papers and flowers. Love the button centers and the sentiment panel.

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  20. ShanApril 6, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Very beautiful card. Love the cheerful colors. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a fantastic weekend.
    Hugs
    Shan

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  21. HeatherApril 6, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Love these brights colors and the papers you used. And that cut out circle is Genius!

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  22. TraceyApril 6, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Loving this!! The colours are just fabulous!!

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  23. craftymom205April 6, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Great card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  24. Kathryn AApril 6, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Wow! The inside is as beautiful as the outside!

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  25. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Sarah, love the papers you've used! The inside is just as pretty as the outside and the circle you've cut-perfect!

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  26. SusieApril 6, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Awesome card. Love all of the detail and fresh colors.

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  27. LuanneApril 7, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    I had forgotten that Jen helped design this awesome set! You've inspired me to use it ~ soon!! Your card is fabulous. I love how you stamped the sentiment on the red, it really makes it stand out!

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  28. Kellie 0:)April 7, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    I love the way you have used the different layers adding dimension. TFS

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  29. Stacey SchaferApril 7, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    eek! so excited to see this, because I just dropped that set and dies into my cart the other day! so beautiful!

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  30. keeleykatsApril 7, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful card, inside & out! I love the tiny paper pieced wing on the little bird!

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  31. ClarissaApril 7, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Stunning Sarah! I love this set, it's one of my favourites.

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  32. ChristineApril 7, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Your card is lovely both inside and out. So many wonderful details.....love the sentiment on the strip of DP. Thanks for sharing!

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  33. cmApril 8, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Gorgeous! The layout, the patterned paper and the sentiment - both inside and outside - add up to an eye-catching, heart-warming, thoughtful card. Thank you for sharing!
    c

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  34. stampingbowdApril 8, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Fabulous card! I think I am going to have to CASE the ribbon like that. What A FUN way to add ribbon!!! Beautiful DP!

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  35. Mary-Anne VApril 8, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    What a great design... love the half circle the give the bow a unique place to rest.

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  36. KimApril 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    This is beautiful. Love your decorations.

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  37. Lisa's Creative NicheApril 9, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Fabulous card! I love those papers (echo park right?) Fantastic!

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  38. BettyApril 9, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    What a fabulous card! Love the colors, patterned paper, and the cut out with a gorgous bow!

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  39. Tammy OzunaApril 9, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Love the details!

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  40. Denise BryantApril 10, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Pretty card... love the layered flowers! Great job!

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  41. Larissa HeskettApril 10, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Simply Beautiful!! I LOVE the design!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  42. JennipherApril 10, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful work! Love how you designed the inside as well. Cute little flowers with button centers.

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