Wednesday, November 9, 2011

It's Day 1 of Verve Sneak Peeks!

Welcome to our Holiday Spotlight Hops!
Hop along with the Divas over the next few days as we share our first looks at a few of the new products releasing from Verve this Friday night! One lucky commenter from each day's hop will win the sets and dies featured that day, so be sure and leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.

Before I get to the details of today's peeks, I just have to say how thrilled I am to be a guest diva for the month of November! As any of my regular followers well know, I'm a huge fan of Verve, so this is a special honor to join in with all the talented Divas!

Today we are spotlighting 4 new Plain Janes - Curvy Cross PJ, Flared Cross PJ, Jeremiah 33:3 PJ, Time to Blossom PJ - and a Cross Die Set.
I love to feature tags on cards, and the Time to Blossom PJ fits perfectly on the Tagged Rectangle Die! Here's what else I used:

STAMPS: Feel the Sun (flower)
Bloom & Grow (leaves) - both by Verve.
PAPER: The Thrift Shop by October Afternoon, Vintage Cream (PTI), Pure Poppy (PTI).
INK: Versafine Onyx Black, Old Olive.
ACCESSORIES: Tagged Rectangle Die, Elegant Leaves Die (Verve), Pearl brads by American Crafts, Kaiser pearl, Pure Poppy satin ribbon (PTI), Copics (R29, YG03, Y0000).





Supply list for my second card...(don't you just love the shape of that cross?!):




STAMPS: Jeremiah 33:3 PJ, Curvy Cross PJ
PAPER: MME Pink Photo mat pad, Neenah Solar White
INK: Groovy Guava, Versafine Onyx Black
ACCESSORIES: Labels Twenty One Nestie, Foliage die by Spellbinders, Mini and Large Rolled Roses Die-Namics by MFT, Fern punch by Martha Stewart, Adhesive pearls.










1. Julee7. Andrea
2. Teresa8. Vickie {Guest}
3. Charmaine9. Amy
4. Maureen10. Laurie
5. Tosha11. Gretchen {Guest}
6. Wanda {Guest}12. Sankari















Remember...there's a winner every day for one lucky commenter!

57 comments:

Gretchen said...

Gorgeous cards! I love how you made the first image into a tag!

Miriam Prantner said...

Beautiful cards! The first is my favorite. I like the boldness of the patterns/colors and love how you used the ribbon. Thanks!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Gorgeous cards, Wanda! Love how that PJ looks on the tagged rectangle die. So happy to have you along with us this month!

Mary Marsh said...

a big congrats Wanda on your gdt spot-2 absolutely beautiful cards-love both color combos and the layouts

Amy Sheffer said...

Beautiful cards, Wanda! Love how bright and cheery they are!

ellepaulette said...

Both of these cards are so lovely!!

dj said...

Congratulations on your guest design team spot...you will shine brightly for Verve. I just love the cross stamped behind the sentiment!! Beautifully done!!

scrappingnana said...

Beautiful cards. Love them both. Great color combos. Love the flowers on the 2nd card and the way you showcased the cross and sentiment. TFS

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

Gorgeous cards, Wanda! yay on your GD spot! Well deserved!

Luanne said...

Wanda, these are beautiful! Love the soft yellow and pop of red! ♥♥♥ Happy to see you sharing today too, I love your creations!!

Teri C said...

Great job on both of these! So colorful!

Marisa said...

Way to flash some gorgeous Verve flowers on that first card and the tag is too cute! Love that verse and you have showcased it beautifully on the second one. Enjoy the Guest Diva ride :)

Tanya said...

congrats Wanda! fabulous job, your cards are awesome!

Sherry Kushibab said...

Two lovely cards but I absolutely love the second, those colors and lovely flowers with the coordinating cross, just beautiful.

Steph Herbert said...

Lovely cards! You did a fantastic job!:)

Debbie Carriere said...

Congrats again, Wanda!!! Love both of these! The red flowers on the first card are stunning!!! Wonderful way to start off the peeks :)

Basslady said...

your cards are so delicious and amazing!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Karen Day said...

Congrats on your guest design spot! Two really beautiful, vibrant cards today!

Marsha said...

You definitely qualify to be one of the designers. Wow. These are so beautiful. Love the bright colors.

Darlene Gabriel said...

These cards are so pretty - love the way you've showcased these new sets and dies. Love all your gorgeous flowers.

SAMARA said...

Wanda, yes, a beautifully shaped cross. I love what you did with it...stamping it behind the words. As it should be! I love how you added flowers and were not afraid to go bright and airy! It is a fresh breath of air! Divine love, Samara

Bridget said...

Hi Wanda!! So glad to see you on the hop! I love both your cards, the Cross and the blossom! I absolutely love the idea of stamping the verse over the Cross, it's symbolic in meaning and beautiful to look at!!

Ravengirl said...

These are wonderful cards Wanda! You do such a great job representing Verve!

Carin said...

Beautiful card!

Queen Mary said...

Beautiful cards Wanda! I agree with Ravengirl, you are such a great addition!

dstandard said...

Gorgeous cards! Love them both!

Broni said...

Wow, Wanda! Both of your Verve cards are fabulous!! Love that cross shape too!

Lillian Child said...

Beautiful bold and colorful patterns on that first card! Both are so lovely!

Unknown said...

Great cards!

Tami Grandi said...

These are both gorgeous!

scrappinmommom said...

Congratulations on being the guest designer. Lovely cards!!

Annette Allen said...

wow just beautiful... thanks for sharing...

Cindy said...

Love the colors you chose! Pretty cards!

Maureen said...

such a gorgeous debut of cards, Wanda!! Love the papers you chose :) And those rolled roses are fabulous!

Susie Bentz: My Time to Play said...

Love that you layered the sentiment over the stamped cross. Great color choice,too!

craftymom205 said...

Love the bold bright cards.

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Tiffmc said...

These cards are stunning! Thanks for sharing your great talent and congrats on being the guest diva!

Tiffmc said...

These cards are stunning! Thanks for sharing your great talent and congrats on being the guest diva!

Linda Carson said...

Fabulous artwork! Both cards are delightful, cheerful and beautiful details!

Anonymous said...

I just love cards that feature scripture overlaying the cross... I'm going to have to give that a try sometime. Great cards!! :)

KD1223 said...

Beautiful cards

dsood said...

Both cards are beautiful. I love the scripture with the cross. Wow !!!

Andrea Ewen said...

Whoa, Wanda...you knocked these out of the park! Gorgeous, bold, brilliant colors and simply awesome designs! I love all the flowers on the first card and the orange colors on the second card highlight it perfectly! Beautiful work, my dear!

wendy said...

very fun cheerful! terrific colors!

Kate Pape said...

Great job on the 2 cards!

KanataNewf said...

Love the time to blossom sentiment.

Olena said...

WOW! Both cards are beautiful! Great job! Olena

Janet's Joy said...

Your cards are beautiful!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Both cards are lovely! That cross is gorgeous and I love all of the flowers you put with your plain jane!

Unknown said...

Both cards are gorgeous! I simply must have the Jeremiah 33:3 stamp. TFS

Ally said...

Beautiful cards, Wanda. ;-) The colors on your first card are spectacular together! And I love all the patterned papers. Congrats on being guest designer - you're knocking it out of the park! ;-)

Marlena M. said...

Congratulations on being guest designer!

Your cards are wonderful! I DO love the shape of the cross. ;)

Denisse said...

both of your cards are SO beautiful!!

Sankari W. said...

Simply WOW!!! I love that blossom card and your Jeremiah PJ card is AMAZING!!! I would love to CASE that card - it is just perfect in every way!!!
Big hugs
Sankari

Sue D said...

Love the colors on both cards!

TrinaM said...

Love both cards - great colors.

Tania said...

Lovely cards. The blossom one really stood out to me. Great work.