Tuesday, March 1, 2011

My hands, they were strong, but my knees were far too weak...To stand in your arms without falling to your feet...

Hey, y'all! How are ya? Happy March and welcome to the Verve Diva Inspirations Blog Hop. I know, I know, I have totally gone missing on y'all...please forgive me! We have been doing very well...some new and exciting things are going on in my world, so come back soon and I'll tell ya about it! Right now, though, it's time to party!

Our Diva Inspirations team is here to start your month off right with a little Verve inspiration! Bounce around to each of the fabulous blogs below for some Verve-alicious eye candy and you may just win some Vervey goodness of your very own! 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. One lucky commenter on the mystery hop spot will win a $30 gift certificate to the Verve Store! The deadline for comment entries is Saturday, March 5.

Here's the card I created, using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch for this week and Heather's Totally Hues color challenge #2.




I've been wanting to use the Sweet Treats set, so I pulled it out along with the coordinating Classy Label Die. The sentiment is from Birthday Bash. Here's a close-up:



A couple of disclaimers...my camera HATES Melon Mambo cardstock. I'll try to get a better pic in the sun tomorrow. But I promise it's not as scary as it looks! *grin* Also, the little resin rose (isn't it cute?!) is white. I promise, it really is. But since it's transparent, I think, well, I have no idea why it looks yellow. Just trust me.
ETA: Here's a pic with indirect sun...PERFECT!! So sorry for the other one!

Anywho, here's the list...don't forget to leave some love for all the girls! Next up is Sony, and I'm sure she has something GORGEOUS to show you!



Master Hop List
1. Julee 6. Michelle
2. Betty 7. Lynda
3. Dawn 8. Shannan
4. Jen d. 9. Sony
5. Jen T. 10.Susan


And that's not all! We want to hop around to your creations, too! Please join us in our stress-free version of a Verve Fan Blog Hop!  See all the details HERE for how to play along and how to be entered in a random drawing for a $50 gift certificate! We'll also be picking a random commenter from one of the Verve Fan hop entries and you'll have all weekend to comment on all the lovely Verve creations that get linked up for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate to Verve. We've got some new Verve coming later this month that's sure to put a spring in your step and a gift certificate just might come in handy! *wink*


I hope y'all have a fabulous day, and I promise I'll be back...PINKY SWEAR!

96 comments:

Nicole said...

Love it! I like the little bit of sparkle, and that you put the label sideways. I've held it up that way a few times, wanting to fit a particular sentiment in, but couldn't figure out how to make it look "right." Thanks for crafting outside of the box!

Dawn Easton said...

Fabulous, Shannan! Love the bit of sparkle and that pretty ribbon/flower combo! Can't wait to hear your exciting news!

Laura Pryor said...

Love your focal image and your seam binding bow. Soooooooo lovely and distressed feeling! Love!

Tanya said...

Oh this is so pretty. Love the color combo and that label. Your seam binding bow is so pretty, I can never get mine to look right

Peggy said...

Oh so pretty! Beautiful colors on this one!

MelissaS said...

this is so pretty! I love the sparkle, and the color combo. And I also like the way your Classy label die mimics the shape in your dp! Thanks for sharing :)

Vicki Dutcher said...

Very nice card~

kksb said...

This is a beauty. The colors are wonderful. I love the label and the dp together.

Susi said...

Love how you framed that label on a scallop background - fabulous choice of colours. A dreamy card!

Wanda Cullen said...

Beautiful card with some really luscious ribbon! Great colors and layout!

Tina said...

beautiful card...these colors are amazing together...great job

Tina

Amy Kolling said...

Love the sparkly chunky glitter! Beautiful card!

Vickie Z said...

Love the touch of sparkly glitter!! Ribbon and resin rose are perfect!!

Susan (susiestampalot) said...

So pretty, Shannan! and I almost used Karen's sketch too! maybe later...

Rhonda said...

I like the die on the vertical. Very pretty Shannan.

P said...

Love the soft, feminine feel of this card!

Lea L. said...

This is very pretty! I love the little bit of added glitter to the sentiment label!

Marisa said...

Love how you used the frame and have a touch of scallops peeking out behind it. Wonderful card.

Unknown said...

Oh my what a beautiful card! Love the colors, love the label. Just gorgeous:)

dj said...

Gorgeous....Love the scrunched up ribbon and the rosette!! Great inspiration piece!!

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Rochelle Sodipo said...

I'm in vintage heaven with this card. So shabby chic.

Gretchen said...

absolutely beautiful! Love the colors together an dof course the Verve!!

marilynwillauer said...

Love this card!!! Your ribbon and rose just make it!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

This is beautiful!! I love the colors and sparkle

SueB said...

great card, sketch, and looks like one of my fav DPs ... sigh ... and if that ribbon wasn't the PERFECT addition - TFS!

Tina said...

So pretty! And that ribbon detail is wonderful. I need a tutorial on getting mine to look as good as yours! Love your card.

Luanne said...

I love how you used the die vertically. This is really pretty, even it the rose is white, it looks like "tipped" roses...! Picture taking has become an art for us cardmakers too! TFS!

Teresa Kline said...

eeeccckkkk..I totally luv the glitter.....I went straight for the shine...lol...this is fabulous....have a super day!

enjoy *~*

Lynda Benden said...

Oh my gosh this is beautiful Shannan! I love the shine and your ribbon treatment is fantastic! Great card my friend!

kellyisascrapdiva said...

This card is stunning, love, love it!

Anonymous said...

Great card, Shannan. Love how you turned your
diecut label on end. And that little resin rose,
well, that's just the icing on the cake, er, on
the card!

Sherry in MI

Jen Cuthbertson said...

I adore this! Love the flower with the ribbon and the sparkles around the label are so pretty! Great job!!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Oh, so pretty and sparkly! LOVE the shimmer and that shabby ribbon! Deeee-lish!

Joanne Gilch said...

Exquisite...pinky swear...LOL

Debbie Carriere said...

Fantastic card! Love the colors & that fabulous crinkly ribbon :)

Lorus! said...

Beautiful! I love the colors, the embellies, and the sentiment!

Anonymous said...

Love the sparkles!

Jeannette B.

Betty Wright said...

Shannan, this is fabulous! Lovin' the blinged up frame! Gorgeous!

Darlene said...

I love the color combinations, and all the elements you used. I'm not big on glitter, but it really works for me in this card! It's lovely.

Leslie said...

Love the colors and the details and that glitter on the label is inspired! Just gorgeous. All of it!

Eileen said...

One word for your card - BEAUTIFUL

craftymom205 said...

I absolutely love your card. Great color combo.

jengd said...

Such a gorgeous card! I love the bit of twinkle from the glitter!

Cassie_lu said...

totally love the glitter on this card

Linda L said...

Beautiful colours, fab sketch but best of all I looove the sparkle :-)

Lisa said...

Really beautiful card!

scrappingnana said...

Beautiful card. Love the colors and the shiny bling. TFS

Kathy Mc said...

Great job on the sketch and color combo. Lots of bling and sparkle so no wonder you had trouble photographing it. Still looks beautiful anyway!

Ravengirl said...

Beautiful! Love all that glitter on your Sweet Treats stamp and die cut!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Very, very pretty!

Unknown said...

This card is beautiful. I love the flower and the color combination.

KanataNewf said...

Love the look of that crinkly ribbon on this card. A great splash of colour.

Clare said...

Very cute card! Love the colors!

Jerry said...

Thanks for sharing. I like how you worked the ribbon. I've had trouble using the ruffled ribbon and your example helps.

Detra said...

Great card. Love the colors and the way you turned the classy label die. tfs.

Anonymous said...

Oh this is so pretty! Love the glitter around the label!

Kris Turner said...

Very pretty card - love the colors!

Melissa said...

OMG - look at all that yummy ribbon...and that rose? SUPERB! Love it all!!

Marsha said...

Beautiful. Love the rose.

irishgalkelly said...

Love these colors together. What a great girlie girl card with the mambo, blue, and glitter! I really liked how you turned the classy label on its side for the sentiment too. Very pretty card!

Lillian Child said...

LOVE the sparkle!

Crafty Math Chick said...

The label looks pretty in a vertical orientation Shannan! I love the crinkled ribbon and the sparkly touches too. Layout is very eye-catching as well. Great card.

Denisse said...

i love that rose accent! it's gorgeous!

Rachel B said...

I love all that glitz! So beautiful!

Charlotte said...

Gorgeous! Love all the glitter!

Amy Sheffer said...

Beautiful card, Shannan! Love the crinkly seam binding and the glittery frame!

Audria Torian said...

Great color combo! This glitter IS "gold"!

Heidi said...

I am so in love with the colors, and the card is right on. Love it.

Janet's Joy said...

Love that seam binding bow!!

Ashley Newell said...

Gorgeous card! The colors are gorgeous!

imsteelefullofscrap said...

Beautiful love the rose you added

irishgreensue said...

Love those layered labels, and your crinkly ribbon! The layered rose is the icing on the cake!

Ulyth said...

love the colours on this!

Keva said...

Love it! The glass glitter rocks and I really lik ethe colors. My camera also photgraphs Melon Mambo at its worst and its one of my favorite SU colors.

PatS said...

The added sparkle makes this beautiful card complete. Love the color combo!

Heather said...

So pretty! I love all the glittery sparkle around your focal point.

sammi said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the sparkle!

Cindy Lou said...

Love this card, so simple and fresh. Thanks for sharing!

Sue D said...

Very pretty card--I like the color combo and layout.

Jan Garber said...

You really turned a very simple image and sentiment into a very classy card! I really love the crinkle ribbon and glitter! Beautiful!

Jan Garber said...

Almost forgot, most importantly, good luck on your Boards!

Miss J said...

nice colour combo. I love how you add sparkles(bling2) to the classy label.

Debbie Gaydos said...

Oh wow, this is just sooo pretty! Love all the sparkle! Thanks for the inspiration!

Whitney, everybody knows that! said...

what a sweet card! it is so lovely!

Maria Matter said...

Gorgeous Shannan!!! love these colors together!

Basement Stamper said...

I love this card, the colors, the seam binding and the layout is so cute!!!

Carla said...

This is GORGEOUS and I love it!!

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Glittery yumminess! What a fab frame and that bow is the perfect accent!

Radha said...

love it / it is adorable.

My Creative Therapy said...

I just looove those colors together!! And glitter makes me happy! LOL!!

Pam Speidel said...

Oo-la-la!! This is scrumptious Shannon! ♥

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is GORGEOUS!!

Luana said...

Simple, fresh and cutesy!!!

Bonnie said...

Great color. Love the ribbon.

Marianne C said...

So glad to hear that things are good for you (you sound all sparkly like your card!) Love the colours and the chi chi ribbon treatment!

Michele said...

Oh, WOW!!! This card s STUNNING!!! Sparkles and beautiful colors and awesome ribbon make for a simple perfect, gorgeous card!!! Great job!!

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
LuvkittysFandF at Gmail dot com
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