Hey, guys! Happy Wednesday and welcome to the June Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations team and several special guests from the Release team are here to start your month off right with a little Verve inspiration! Take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs below for some Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!
Now, on to my blabbering...and a CARD! I know...you are shocked...I haven't done anything crafty all month! This is not acceptable, and I know I deserve to get lashed with a wet noodle...but that will change, I promise. I did, in all defense, clean my stamp room out, and move my stuff into another room. I've had withdrawal in a bad way. And I've missed y'all!!
Ok, I know, you just want to look at the pictures. I don't blame you. Here's my card, using Karen's sketch from last Sunday.
This little main image worked its way through about two hours of moving, trying, and reworking before it ended up on this card. A labor of love, but hey, I had fun! I definitely embraced the wabi-sabi aesthetic here...which is basically the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection. It goes completely against my perfectionist nature in some ways, but the free-wheelin' side of me gets to stretch and have fun! I am intrigued by all the art journaling and mixed media fun (and of course all the new and yummy goodies that come with them like gesso and gelatos) going on in the crafty world these days, so this is me playing...just with ink and a waterbrush.
Here's a closer look:
I hope it's not too scary...I like how it ended up!
Since it's a new month, that means we've got a new Stamp of the Month to reveal! In June we're having double the fun and featuring two sets... Dad's Day and American Hero!
I hope you have a fabulous day...and I'll be back SOON, I promise!!!
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Ok, I know, you just want to look at the pictures. I don't blame you. Here's my card, using Karen's sketch from last Sunday.
This little main image worked its way through about two hours of moving, trying, and reworking before it ended up on this card. A labor of love, but hey, I had fun! I definitely embraced the wabi-sabi aesthetic here...which is basically the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection. It goes completely against my perfectionist nature in some ways, but the free-wheelin' side of me gets to stretch and have fun! I am intrigued by all the art journaling and mixed media fun (and of course all the new and yummy goodies that come with them like gesso and gelatos) going on in the crafty world these days, so this is me playing...just with ink and a waterbrush.
Here's a closer look:
I hope it's not too scary...I like how it ended up!
We've hidden a little mystery prize on one of today's hop spots, so be sure to leave a little comment love as you hop around for a chance to win!
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, June 5
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, June 5
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve
Since it's a new month, that means we've got a new Stamp of the Month to reveal! In June we're having double the fun and featuring two sets... Dad's Day and American Hero!
And at 40% off during the month of June, these two sets are a super big deal!
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63 comments:
Shannan, this is beautiful! I think it's a work of art!! I really like how you've woven the ribbon through the lace! Must try that!! TFS!
A work of art indeed! That ribbonry is fabulous and the papers are perfect =)
Thank you for sharing art that anyone can achieve!
Oh I think this is fabulous! I'm a sucker for butterflies and pink, love it!
Ooo pretty! Love the ruffled ribbon! Now get back to crafting :)
Wabi-sabi = FABULOUS! Love this, Shannan!
Wow, this is just beautiful!!
Wabi-sabi fabulous, Shannan! Love the painted edges and the soft wistful feel to it. Gorgeous!
Not scary, very pretty! ;)
simply gorgeous!
The time was worth in Shannan! Pretty in pink I think!!
very nicely done thanks for sharing.
It's beautiful, Shannan!
OMG I absolutely love this card! You used one of my all time favorite Verve set! Mother Teresa is my hero.
I'm totally lovin' your coloured highlight of the word "happiness", creating a great focal point for this beautiful card.
Oooh, love that wabi-sabi saying! Great colour combo and details on your lovely card.
Not scary, just imperfectly beautiful!
Oh, so soft and pretty Shannan - love it!!
SO very lovely, Shannan!
Beautiful card. The colors are so soft and elegant. Thanks for embrassing the un-perfection; it looks fabulous to me.
Oh I think this is gorgeous - never mind the wabi-sabi!
I love the colors and it looks perfect to me!! Pshaw on wabi-sabi!!
So sweet Shannan!! I love your highlighted sentiment!!
Gorgeous card and a beautiful sentiment x
Thanks for sharing and the hop x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
I think it's really cool! I love how you highlighted "happiness". It really showcases the wonderful sentiment! Love it!
What a beautiful card!
Great card and sentiment....love that lace!!
I love the way it turned out, too! Great sort of shabby chic...
I love your card--especially the pink over "happiness"!
Oh, I definitely LOVE how this turned out! I love the way you highlighted the "happiness". Also love the lace.
What a vintage delight, Shannan! The neutrals just set the pinks off marvelously and that crocheted lace at the bottom is just beautiful! A lovely work of art, indeed!
Very pretty!
What a pretty card, I love the main image.
Beautiful card :)
Hey this is perfect imperfection! LOL I love all the fun and free wheelin' you've put into it, especially the swoosh through happiness.
Such a pretty card Shannan!
Love the colors and that gorgeous trim.
So pretty!
Very pretty card and love the saying!
Great card! I love the news stamp sets.
LOVE!! I'll think you made this for me!! I always think that when someone uses this Irish Blessings set :)
so cute! Now I want to create something-anything-with an adorable cork butterfly on it!
So pretty. Love the soft feel and the ruffled ribbon.
This card is very inspiring to me; I love what you did with the water pen! Thanks for the great idea! :D
A very soft and charming card!
Shannan, this is wonderful! Love the vintage feel and all you fabulous stamping! The ribbon lace weaving, word highlighting, and cork butterfly are fabulous details! Lovely card!
Beautiful card!!
Very pretty--I like it!
Beautiful card. TFS
It's gorgeous I love it!!! The lace weave is fantastic!
-Katy
www.hooklineandinker.com
What a beautiful card! I love what you did with the sentiment panel. I'll have to try that for myself. The design paper is very pretty and you can't lose with butterflies in my book!
This is so pretty and feminine! I actually just bought this stamp set...and I am planning to use the same sentiment for a house-warming card...so sweet!
Great card. Love the trim and sentimen
Oh I love this - so free and creative and that cork butterfly is adorable!!
Wow, I love your card, the colors, the sentiment and everything. TFS
Very sweet. Love your lace trim and that cute cork butterfly!
I love this sentiment, and you gave it the main atteniton, wy to go gal, great card
Oooh, I haven't seen that sentiment before. I love it!
Shannan, this is just GORGEOUS! WOW! I love the stroke of color through "happiness". . .love it!
Very soft and pretty. I love the look of the ribbon being woven through the lace like that Shannan.
It turned out great.
A lovely card, Shannan, just like you. :)
Lovely! Adore everything on this card! Absolutely gorgeous!
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