August 5, 2013

Diva Inspirations Hop - Moody Blues


Welcome to Verve's August Diva Inspirations Hop! It's the 5th of the month and that means it's time for the Verve Divas 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 voucher to Verve Stamps! Check out all the details and prize info over at the Verve Blog.

When I was a teenager, I had a set of nail polishes all in shades of blue - the set name was Moody Blues, and that's what I think of when I see this card! I had lots of fun with ink, embossing and sponging.


To create my focal panel, I heat embossed the botanicals from Abundant Blessings in black powder, then over stamped, slightly to the side with Weathered Wood Distress Ink. I sponged on Weathered Wood, Broken China and Tumbled Glass ink before giving everything a good thick coat of crackle paint.



The circle element was heat embossed, edges sponged and also covered with crackle paint.

The sentiment from Heartfelt Phrases was stamped on a Rounded Rectangle Die. The embossing folder is from Tim Holtz and I finished with some hardware that I coated with black enamel paint, black seam binding and a little piercing.

Here's the inside of my card...


We're celebrating 6 years of VERVE this month with a huge sale! Your favorites are bound to be marked down, since all stamps and dies are 10-50% off during the month of August! Now that's something to celebrate!

It's time to get hopping over to see the lovely and vivacious Susan now, I know she'll have something spectacular to share!
1. Julee9. Tiffany
2. Amy10. Teresa
3. Anya11. Charmaine
4. Betty12. Christyne
5. Karen13. Maureen
6. Sankari14. Marisa
7. Sarah15. Amber
8. Susan16. Andrea
 
Stamps: Abundant Blessings, Heartfelt Phrases (Verve Stamps) Paper: Miss Caroline Dolled Up (MME) Ink: Weathered Wood, Broken China, Tumbled Glass Distress Ink (Ranger) Versamark  Dies: A Cut Above Dies: Rounded Rectangle Die (Verve Stamps) Other: Corner Punch, Scalloped Edge Punch, Piercing Tool, Crackle Paint, Hardware, Seam Binding, Enamel Paint, Embossing Powder, Heat Tool 
Posted by Sarah Gough at 11:00 PM
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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 5, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Your card is Lovely Sarah! You did an exceptional job with the colors and embossing.

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  2. CindiAugust 6, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the embossing and sponging.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Your card is beautiful! I love the way embossing and sponging makes a card look! You did a Beautiful job on this one!

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  4. Dawn EastonAugust 6, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Oh goodness, Sarah! This card is gorgeous girl! I love that weathered look! I need to get myself some crackle paint! ha! Thanks for enabling me :)

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  5. AnnheidelAugust 6, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    This is gorgeous! I'm glad to see this stamp set used. Love the colors and crackling.

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  6. Tricia August 6, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    How beautiful! The colors and feel are so soothing!

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  7. WhimseyAugust 6, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    GAH - love, love, love - I must try the crackle paint over the image; brilliant and beautiful!!

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  8. ChristineAugust 6, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    This is breathtaking! The crackle technique is absolutely lovely and even the inside of the crd is gorgeous! You've outdone yourself!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    OMG! This is stunning! I love the blue and black!

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  10. cmAugust 6, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Eye-catching card, for sure! Great colours, great layout, great card: VERVE to the nth degree! Thanks for showcasing the 'timeless oldies' so beautifully!
    c

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  11. Karen WeddingAugust 6, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Love the crackling effect on the blue. Has almost a soothing character to it. Great job.

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  12. D-August 6, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Gorgeous card. What a fun technique. Love the texture it gave your card. TFS.
    D~
    http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

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  13. Tammy NyenhuisAugust 6, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    What a gorgeous card! Love the technique that you used with the crackle paint!

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  14. NanWAugust 6, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Amazing layered look with this technique!

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  15. CaroleAugust 6, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Lovely card Sarah. Have enjoyed my visit.

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  16. Julee (Vervegirl)August 6, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Love that crackle effect and moody blues must be my happy place, because I LOVE these colors! :) Just beautiful, Sarah!

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  17. Miriam PrantnerAugust 6, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Such a cool effect on that first one! I need to try that and I love the softness of the second card also.

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  18. KristenAugust 6, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    How stunning! Your card is truly a piece of artwork - really love the blue and black together. Gorgeous!

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  19. Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary SAugust 6, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Great card I love the technique you used.

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  20. ClarissaAugust 6, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Fabulous Sarah. Love those blues!

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  21. Betty WrightAugust 6, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    This is like real art, Sarah! Gorgeous! Love the shadow imaged background with the cracked glass technique. STUNNING!

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  22. RosemaryAugust 6, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    so incredibly gorgeous!!!

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  23. JoAnnAugust 6, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Love all the blues and the crackling effect. A very pretty card.

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  24. GiselaAugust 6, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    AWESOME card. The crackling effect... WOW

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  25. zehraAugust 6, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Sarah, this is gorgeous, love the blues and the textures

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  26. Dori SheltonAugust 6, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Oh my word! This is stunning! So unique and interesting. Love it!

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  27. Petra SwartAugust 6, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Wow, Sahra, you're crackling effect looks great - I love to work with crackle paint, but have never got the beautiful effect that you've got on this card! Love the colors of your card and how you've stamped the images. TFS.

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  28. Mary AnnAugust 7, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Beautiful card!Love the colors!!!

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  29. Janet MAugust 7, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Very pretty color combo. It would make me feel better.

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  30. marilynwillauerAugust 7, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    WOW, very stunning. What a gorgeous card. Love your technique!

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  31. Jennifer JacksonAugust 7, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Really Pretty! Love the Crackle!

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  32. Elizabeth S.August 7, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    So pretty!! Love the technique and thank you for sharing how you did it!! Adore the colors and scene.

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  33. Betty MeyskensAugust 7, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    The crackle look is so stunning on your card - that is the first place your eye is drawn too. The black bow gives your card such a soft look as well and the colour combination is absolutely stunning.

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  34. Sue DAugust 8, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    FAbulous--I like the use of crackle paint.

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  35. Lisa's Creative NicheAugust 9, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    THese are beautiful! I love the background on that first card, beautiful!!!

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  36. Amie Kiger (Kigz) August 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I cannot say enough how wonderfully unique your sentiment placement is! I love it! :)

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  37. Stacey SchaferAugust 10, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    what a cool technique, Sarah!

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  38. UnknownAugust 11, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    This card is absolutely stunning. I have that set and haven't used it in a while, you've just inspired me to do so.

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  39. Sandra MillerAugust 13, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    What an incredibly beautiful card. Love the extra crackling over the embossing. Never would have thought of that. Simply fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

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