February 6, 2014

February Diva Inspirations Hop - Floral Fantasy - Comment to Win!

It's a very busy blog day - please click here and scroll for all three of my cards today!

Welcome to Verve's February Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time! This month we've got a bloomin' good challenge for you along with our usual inspiration! So in addition to a comment prize hidden along the hop, you can play along with the challenge and link up your creation for a chance to win another prize!

Our February challenge is Floral Fantasy:


 February is the month of love and flowers are a popular gift
so add some petal power to your cards this month!

I was so inspired by that gorgeous graphic and went colorful with my card today! The focal flower and background stamping uses florals from Surely Goodness. I've colored with copics and added some sheen with a wink of stella pen.

The gold chevrons were created with a stencil, stipple brush and delicata gold glitz ink - it's so pretty in real life!

The banners were cut from glitter cardstock using the Banner Bundle dies.

The sentiment is from a retired set, but you can find a similar one in the Small Phrases set. I've stamped it on the cute little Charming Banner die set.

Here's a peek at the inside...


The sentiment here is from Blue Skies.

Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines.


1. Julee11. Tiffany
2. Amy12. Maureen
3. Anya13. Stacey
4. Betty14. Christyne
5. Jessica15. Teresa
6. Karen16. Marisa
7. Sankari17. Charmaine
8. Sarah18. Janelle
9. Sony19. Jen
10. Susan 


Stamps: Surely Goodness, Blue Skies (Verve Stamps) Ink: Blu Raspberry (MFT) Memento Tuxedo Black, Delicata Gold Glitz  Dies: A Cut Above Dies: Banner Bundle, Charming Banner (Verve Stamps) Ovals (MFT) Other: Enamel Dot, Charles Embossing Folder, Glitter Cardstock, Copics, Stencil, Wink of Stella pen
Posted by Sarah Gough at 1:00 AM
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41 comments:

  1. kReNFebruary 6, 2014 at 2:23 AM

    These flowers are such fun. Love how they just perk up a card layout. Great job!

    Thanks for sharing your creativity!
    kReN@ http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

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  2. Stacey SchaferFebruary 6, 2014 at 2:49 AM

    Whoa! Love this!!

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  3. TinaFebruary 6, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    Love these flowers, and love how you did the inside as well using it as a background. Great idea.

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  4. IrisFebruary 6, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    Such a pretty card - I love the layers, the dimension, the sparkle and the lovely flowers.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  5. MarisaFebruary 6, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    Gorgeous flower and love the glitter :) Lovely touch with the stamped flowers in the corner.

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  6. Amy C.February 6, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    Beautiful card! It has so much interest and color! clayandamy@sbcglobal.net

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  7. djFebruary 6, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    sweet...love the layer of flowers in the corner!!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 6, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    It's beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  9. GloriaFebruary 6, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    Wow, is the word to describe your card!!!

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  10. cmFebruary 6, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    Absolutely delightful! I'm ready for the blossoms and blooms of spring to arrive! Your card makes me smile!!
    c

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  11. DIANA L.February 6, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    Beautiful I love how you have the leaves lifted up and such pretty colors. Have a great day
    DIANA L.
    http:// http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  12. RuthieFebruary 6, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    Love your card! The flowers you stamped in the corner, nice touch!

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  13. Papercrafting PrincessFebruary 6, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Happy Mail...Pretty!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Very pretty card. the layering on the flower is great. It is really highlighted by the surrounding design. Great job.

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  15. Kris BFebruary 6, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Love it! The flowers stamped in the corner on the background look great! Love the stacked flowers!

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  16. ~amy~February 6, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    love the florals! So pretty!

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  17. Sheri GilsonFebruary 6, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the flower and fabulous layout!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 6, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful as always -- it never ceases to amaze me how you can churn one great card after another! Super!

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  19. JennipherFebruary 6, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    I like how you stamped the background with teal and left the flowers plain then added the teal to your sentiment to tie it all together. Great job coloring those blooms!

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  20. HeatherFebruary 6, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    Such a gorgeous flowers! And that purple sparkle is so pretty.

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  21. UnknownFebruary 6, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Very pretty! That is one of my favorite and most-used Verve sets.

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  22. Jean BullockFebruary 6, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Wondeful layers and I love the stamping in the corner. The matching stamping on the inside makes it extra special.

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  23. Mary-Anne VFebruary 6, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    I love how you coloured and layered the main flower and then simply stamped the flowrers in the corner.

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  24. ChristineFebruary 6, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    What beautifully shaded blooms! Love the stamped background, too!

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  25. MarleneFebruary 6, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    This is soo pretty! Love all the layers and details!

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  26. marilynwillauerFebruary 6, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Pretty, pretty card!

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  27. New CreationsFebruary 7, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Wow... That is a precious card too!! How softly and elegantly you coloured the floral bloom.
    Vinita

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  28. Darlene GabrielFebruary 7, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful card. That layered flower is so pretty. This is a wonderful encouragement card.

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  29. JoAnnFebruary 7, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Love your card. The flowers, the layers, the colors, all so pretty together. The inside looks nice also.

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  30. Sharyn PoleselFebruary 7, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Very pretty card....love your design!

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  31. Sue DFebruary 7, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Very pretty--I like the layers and the glitter.

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  32. UnknownFebruary 7, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    I love dimension on cards! Love the embossed design. Gotta get it.

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  33. D-February 8, 2014 at 2:05 AM

    I LOVE your sweet uplifting card.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  34. Miriam PrantnerFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful coloring and loving the addition of the purple!

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  35. cghundleyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    I like the way
    you used he stencil
    to make the chevrons.
    Great card, full
    of different elements.
    Carla from Utah

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  36. Anita in FranceFebruary 8, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    What a beautiful, layered bloom, Sarah ... deliciously bright and summery! Anita :)

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  37. Lynne in NIFebruary 8, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    Beautiful card, love your layered flower :)

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  38. robinann17February 10, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful coloring on your card - the flowers really pop!

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  39. Tricia February 10, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    I like how you layered the sentiment underneath the flowers. I need to remember that!!

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  40. Elizabeth S.February 11, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    Beautiful card and colors and love how the flower pops up with some glitter behind the scences!!

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  41. IrisFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Love the flowers and the sparkle.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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