December 6, 2014

December Diva Inspirations Hop!


Welcome to Verve's December Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's time for the Divas to serve up some fresh inspiration with their Verve stamps! Leave some comment love along the hop spots for a chance to win a prize, then grab some stamps and play along with our December inspiration challenge for another chance to win!

This month's challenge is entitled O Christmas Tree:


Ribbons and sparkle and merry galore! Create a card inspired by the decorations of the season!


I loved all the ribbon in the inspiration photo and knew I wanted an oversized bow for my card today. Rather than using a Christmas tree stamp, I used the little pine boughs from Ornamental Christmas. The label and sentiment are from the wonderful Unto Us stamp set and the label was cut with the Classy Label Die. I created a shaker background filled with gorgeous Shine Bright sequins.

Need a little inspiration? 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. Julee6. Karen
2. Amy7. Sankari
3. Anya8. Sarah
4. Betty9. Sony
5. Jen10. Susan
 
Posted by Sarah Gough at 1:00 AM
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36 comments:

  1. richardbreaksDecember 6, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    SO wonderfully Christmassy! Something about old fashioned geometries and red and white stripes! Perfect.

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  2. cmDecember 6, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    Yes, "merry galore" indeed! You've transformed this card from pretty into stunning by adding the shaker component. Festive and fabulous!
    ~c

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  3. ~amy~December 6, 2014 at 2:43 AM

    Sarah, I adore your shaker card!

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  4. JoAnnDecember 6, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    Beautiful shaker card.

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  5. HeatherDecember 6, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    What a wonderful card! I love shaker cards, but have never had a chance to try one myself. I think I may just have to find some time! Thank so much for sharing! :)

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  6. Sandy PalmerDecember 6, 2014 at 3:51 AM

    This really is a stunning shaker card! Wonderful use with the pine bows stamp! Gorgeous bow! Love it all!
    Hugs,
    Sandy.

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  7. MeganDecember 6, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    Striking! Love it!

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  8. Beverly SagerDecember 6, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    Beautiful card - love the shaker box with sequins and the pretty bow!

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  9. IrisDecember 6, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Gorgeous shaker card - love the clean look and the sequins.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  10. KatiaDecember 6, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Your shaker card is so elegant!!!! and the bow looks so pretty!

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  11. Becca CrugerDecember 6, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    What a sweet little shaker card! Your giant striped bow is an absolutely divine design piece! Great work.

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  12. Darlene GabrielDecember 6, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Oh wow, what a gorgeous shaker card. That red striped ribbon/bow is beautiful. I love this classic red and white combo.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 6, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    The shaker is so pretty. Love the big bow.
    thanks for sharing.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 6, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Great hop. Thanks for having it.

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  15. Julee (Vervegirl)December 6, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, Sarah! So crisp and gorgeous!

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  16. LynDecember 6, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Oh Sarah this goes to the top of the gorgeous list <3

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  17. Lisa's Creative NicheDecember 6, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    This is gorgeous!!! Love the clear sequins in her!

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  18. Basement StamperDecember 6, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    what a beautiful card, I love the design of it and the little shaker.

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  19. D-December 6, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    LOVE your BEAUTIFUL shaker card. Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  20. ChristineDecember 6, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    The pine boughs along with red and white are gorgeous!

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  21. UnknownDecember 6, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Very beautiful, I really like that big bow!

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  22. loulouDecember 7, 2014 at 2:55 AM

    Stunning card. I love your majestic bow.

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  23. PattyDecember 7, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful shaker card...such crisp clean colors!! Love the striped red & white bow to top it off!!

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  24. JennipherDecember 7, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Wow! This is stunning. Pinned to my Verve inspiration board.

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  25. HeatherDecember 7, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Oooo . . . this is gorgeous! I love it all. The shaker, the sentiment panel (my favorite Verve die, by the way) and that giant, gorgeous bow!

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  26. DianeDecember 7, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Beautiful. So cute to make it a shaker card. The giant red and white bow is always a winner with me.

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  27. LindaDecember 7, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Lovely card. It made me want a candy cane for some reason.

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  28. Milka GuboDecember 8, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Oh WOW! Beautiful card, Sarah! Love the design :-D

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  29. JanisDecember 8, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Oh, this card is a stunner!!! Love that delicious bow and the sparkling shaker!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    Christmas GIVEAWAY at http://herpeacefulgarden.blogspot.com/

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  30. Sue CreaseDecember 9, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Such a beautiful card.
    Sue

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  31. Miriam PrantnerDecember 9, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Love those pine branches and that great big bow!

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  32. Mary-Anne VDecember 10, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Love this shaker card...so pretty.

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  33. Amy C.December 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    What a neat idea for your shaker element. Beautiful card!

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  34. Elizabeth S.December 11, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    Gorgeous big bow and love the way you created a shaker card!

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  35. PatDecember 14, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    I love the pine boughs and the pretty label with the sentiment and that gorgeous red striped ribbon on the edge of that pretty stiched circular frame. x

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  36. ElizabethDecember 19, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Wonderfully creative card. you've done a great job of making the verse the focus, while adding some classic and fun accents.

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