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I need a HERO - Hopping with the Divas

Verve just released 3 new sets last night and the Divas are celebrating with a new release hop today! I'm the first stop on the hop, so grab a cup of coffee, nestle in, and hop on down, hop on down, hop on down the road. :) We’ve hidden a little prize for one lucky commenter along the hop, so be sure to spread a little comment love around as you hop! Okay, well, maybe the prize isn't so little. {grin} You could win the ENTIRE release, so let’s get hoppin’!

Here's my girl-licious card using American Hero….

I just fell in love with this font when I saw it, and this Hero stamp was the very first stamp I designed with it.  I just love the look of it, especially with the trio of shooting stars perched below it.  I used the same trio stamp to create a little border at the bottom of the card, and colored them in with Copics.  The top stars are also from the set.  The stars up top are actually the same size, I just used the small SU! star punch for the black stars and hand cut around the pink star to make to make it larger.  The pink paper is totally glitter-tastic.  I found a pack of glitter paper on clearance at Jo-Ann's and have been excited to use it.  I embossed it with the star Cuttlebug folder for a little texture, then added some star rhinestones for accents all along my punched border and on my stamped stars.

Oh, the sketch is my take on this week's Sketch For You To Try by Jen del Muro.  There's a little Verve prize if you participate in this week's challenge, so be sure to check it out!  And since Jen's the next stop on the hop, I'm betting you just might!
Thanks so much for hopping by today! Just in case the oh-so-reliable Blogger malfunctions, I'll leave you with the complete hop link list.  Happy hopping!


125 comments

Amber Hight said...

This is gorgeous Jules, love your girly hero card! It's perfect!

Lynda Benden said...

This is beautiful Julee! LOVE the colors and your polka dot ribbon ROCKS!!! Great release party last night!

Nancy said...

Love your card I too bought the glitter pack from Joannes

Char Dobson said...

Great card! I love the colors you've used.

Kary said...

I just found out about Verve recently - your stamps are beautiful! And the new release is very cool!

Anonymous said...

Very very pretty! I really love the colors!

Nicole said...

As always, absolutely beautiful. And what a girly, unique take on the hero stamp...I'm not sure I would have seen that possibility in the set.

Suzanne said...

I love how you didn't do the traditional red, white, and blue to make a fun girly card. The pink & black & stars rocks with the polka dots.

JanD said...

Love your card..it's beautiful!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE girly "hero" cards! I give one to all my old buddies that I used to work with for Veteran's day. This set is 1st on my list!

Donalda said...

Girl I just love this!!! And you are so right the font is awesome

Mary said...

Love this!!! A feminine girly touch on a hero card!!!

Dawn said...

WoW! That is a gorgeous card. I love all the little details.

Mary Jo said...

You always seem to put the perfect card together The ribbon seems to be frosting to your cake.

Rachel B said...

Just when I think your creations can't get any better you go and make a fabulous card like this! Absolutely gorgeous!

Cheryl said...

Lovely Card!

Vicki Dutcher said...

I miss the release party but I sure am liking the new sets!!

Maureen said...

love the pink and black...so fun!!! I'm lovin' the new font too :)

Randee E said...

My cup is in hand and I'm loving the first stop already :0)

Shirley said...

Great colours on a great card! Thanks.

sfread171@hotmail.com

Vickie Z said...

Gorgeous card!! Love the set!!

Jess Willison said...

This card is gorgeous! Love the stars and that font!

good_day1214 said...

That polka dot ribbon is just all cuteness.... what a great card!

Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict} said...

Love this!! I love the fact you went with pink and black....what a great combo!

laurensmom22 said...

Beautiful card!

txbluiz said...

Great Card -- and a Great release! Can't wait to get my order!

Lavonne said...

this is such a pretty card! love the pink and black.

kksb said...

Marvelous card! Really like the polka dots and the stars across the bottom of the card.

Gretchen said...

What fun! Love this set and I'm excited to see what the Divas have in store for us!

Camishel said...

Love the card and the colors!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

This is one amazing card! LOVE it! :)

Mary (Happy Now) said...

Ohh, pink and black. LOVE it!

Janelle Stollfus said...

I love what you've done with the type font, the release were such fabulous sets. Love the Polka dot Ribbon that sets this card over the top.

Shannan Teubner said...

OMG I LOVEEEEEEEE this card!!! That paper is AMAZING!!!

thestampinglady said...

I just ordered my first Verve stamps late last week, rec'd them and used the Plain Janes and the sentiment set several times over. The other set I ordered was for the holidays so will be using them before to long--maybe Christmas in July.

I have enjoyed the blog hop--I started with Charmaine and have maybe a couple more stops. Everyone does fantastic work and really shows what can be done with the newest release. Thanks for the chance to win the collection--I just might get lucky.

cgargus said...

Great card! Great release!! Thanks for all you do!

GAZ said...

Wonderful card and I love the colors and layout. Thanks, Glenda

Crafty Math Chick said...

This Hero set is my favorite of this release. Thank you for honoring all our military & law enforcement personnel, as well as everyone who serves as a role model. And thanks for another chance to win!

Ashley Newell said...

I love the unexpected colors here! Super cute!

Amy Sheffer said...

Oh my goodness, this is such a fun and amazing card! Love that polka dot ribbon!

Peggy said...

Love the stars and dots. God bless!
Peggy Allen

Martha said...

Julee, this is so lovely! I LOVE all the wonderful details. Thanks for sharing!
Many blessings to you!
-Martha (Austin, TX)

Pat said...

I just love this set! All the samples make me drool and this one from you is wonderful because it shows how versatile the set is! Love the new font too.

Kristen said...

Love the pink and black together! Never thought about using the Hero in that way - luv luv luv it!

Charlene Waymire said...

Another great card using this month's release. And I too love your new font!

Tanya said...

Beautiful as always Julee!! Love the glitter paper and I adore the big polka dot bow.

Marisa said...

Fabulous card, Julee! Love the polka dotted ribbon and row of stars along the bottom. Way to salute our heros :D

Nazeema Calypso Thompson said...

Jules-
I can see why you love the font on this stamp...It is really swirly and girly!! I love the colors on your card too.....very cute.


Calypso

redstamper7 said...

I wouldn't have thought of using the pink, but it really looks sharp. Well it's beautiful.

Sassy's Ramblin's said...

Love the card Jules! Perfect for your girl hero!

Unknown said...

SO beautiful, Julee! Love the embossed glitter paper and how girly this is! Congrats on another fabulous release!!

Wendy Space said...

Beautiful card, Julee!

Eileen said...

Love the card. I am new Verve Stamps, what a wonderful way to learn ways to use your stamps by looking at all the blogs today.

Naomi D said...

Got my coffee... bring on the hop! I just love the idea of a girly hero card--I think I should make one for my sister, a cancer survivor who deserves that title in my books!

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

What a great color combo for this girly card. This set is so wonderful!

Sue D said...

Terrific card! I like all the stars.

Unknown said...

holy WOW, lady! this is so girly and gorgeous! love that big ribbon, the color combo...LOVE IT ALL! beautifully done!

Unknown said...

ahhh this is so cute.

Billie A said...

I love the colors, your card is so awesome, thanks for sharing its lovely.

Tamie said...

Just love the pink in your card. Your design as always is beautiful!! Everything about it is just very cool.

Kathy said...

So pretty, love this color combination.

Brenda said...

The entire release is beautiful-LOVE IT!

Jen T said...

Love that you chose a different color pallet than generally exected with stars/heros. Very nice!

Wanda Cullen said...

The pink is a great reminder we have LOTS of female heroes to thank as well!!

Marie Bingaman said...

LOVE the color combo here Julee...just awesome!! :)

Teresa Kline said...

this is stunning, I luv your cards...always so sweet and so uniquely gorgeous!

enjoy *~*

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

Oh my goodness! I love the color combination you used for this card! What a great idea and perfect for SOOOO many things!

Linda Carson said...

Beautiful artwork! I just love stamps that honor our country!

janet dowell said...

Love the pink in the hero card!

janet d.
dowells1357 at sbcglobal dot net

Gilda said...

Love your card!

Sillyfilly said...

I love this card. I am lovin that font. You are an amazing designer. Thanks for the opportunity to win this blog candy!

annesatx said...

Great color choices for a girly hero! These newest stamps are fantastic! Thanks!

Cheryl said...

Oh my, this is a great start to the blog hop. Can't wait to see the rest. Love the popped out star in the middle.

Jnett's Place said...

I love how you took what I would have was on the masculine side and made it all girl! Love it.

Julia Bettencourt said...

Hi Juliee, Love this stamp set of the new release I think the most. Your card is perfect! Great colors and whole combination. Also love the neat trick of the eye with those stars.

Susan said...

Always love your designs and cards Julee!

Anonymous said...

The new stamps are outstanding. Just wonderful. I love the pink background paper on your lovely card. I think we all agree that women are just as much heroes as our men.
Peace to all our troops.
Becky Johnson
princes729@aol.com

Anonymous said...

so beautiful. . . thanks for sharing
Bonnie
scotlacey@yahoo.ca

craftymom205 said...

I would have never thought to use pink for a hero card but there are girl heroes too. Great card.

Louise Z said...

I just have to say, I Love!, Love!, LOVE!!!! Your stamps! :) I got my first stamp sets in the mail this week! Hey! Also your cards are as always so FUN!

Chriss Blagrave said...

Love this new set Julee! Love this card and the little border that you created with the amazing stars!

Melina said...

Yay! New release! I love Verve :)
Great card...I love that font!

Lori Turner said...

This card has such a wow factor, Julee! I love it!

Sue said...

I really love the polka dot ribbon/bow. Fabulous card with the stars.

Janet said...

Oh Wow - I love the feminine twist you put on this "hero" card. Even girls can have heros! Love it.

Whimsey said...

Oh I just love the colors - and that polka dot ribbon is fabulous!!!

Julia M said...

What an awesome card!....love the pink and black theme with that gorgeous polka dot ribbon. Can't wait to get my stamps in the mail...Thanks Julee for creating such wonderful stamps!!!!

Sandy said...

Wow! Fabulous card... I'm loving the stars!

joy said...

Love that little perky bow!

Wendy said...

Wonderful card Julee!! Loving all the stars!!!

Piali said...

Gorgeous colors for hero card!! love it.

Allison Cope said...

Sweet card Julee!

Jen Tapler said...

LOVE your girly hero card Julee!! So sparkly and fun!! You always ROCK the girliness and I love it!

Debi Costello said...

This is a great set. Nice job with the layout.

Anonymous said...

This card is so pretty Julee. I love the colors you have chosen to use.

Rene
oil1999@yahoo.com

jennifer mitten said...

What a lovely card - I love the Hero stamp and the colors you used. Great job!

Tracy said...

What a great twist on colors! Love that color combo. What a wonderful new release!

Jenny said...

love the font- can't wait to win! lol

Jen P said...

What a great hero card! Love that it's pink and not the typical red, white & blue! :)

Pam said...

What can I say that everyone else hasn't already said except DITO, DITO, DITO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gail said...

Love the layout and colors too! The stamp set goes without saying :)

Luanne said...

Congratulations on the your new release! Love your card, and how you show the versatility of this set!

Michele R said...

I love your card! I have ordered Verve stamps in the past and have always been so happy with the quality. Michele

lorena b. said...

Julee, love your card! Pink is my favorite color!

Krissy said...

love it!

Ida said...

Very nice sets. Love them all. Great Hop as well. It's always fun to see what your DT comes up with.

Peg said...

You are my hero! Love this release-it's a must have!!!

Lorie M aka MelodyGal said...

Gorgeous, Julee. Such pretty colors.

Mary Lou said...

Hi Julee~~ very impressive and exquisite!! Love the girly hue to the hero card :))
Blessings

jengd said...

Wonderful card!! Love a hero card gone girly!

Regina Mangum said...

I love this, Julee! You know what? YOU are my hero!

Marsha said...

Really cute. Would be great for OWH heros.

Tanja S. said...

Love this card.
Tanja

Sal-Gal said...

Loving the new stamps and how you've made such a stunning card - it's very inspirational to a newbie like me! Loving the blog hop too!
Sal xx

Margaret de Witt said...

I like the way you coloured the stars, they have a 3 dimensional look to them.

Yara said...

Beautiful card!

Michelle said...

Beautiful hero card, perfect for a mother, aunt, grandma, or BFF. TFS!

Lillian Child said...

That "hero" stamp is awesome, and ANYTHING with polka dots always grabs my attention! My husband is a decorated Vietnam veteran and I am always on the lookout for patriotic stamps to create cards and scrapbook pages for him and his VFW buddies. This set would be awesome to have! Thanks for the chance to win it!

Lelia Pierce said...

Love that you made it all girly! Fab!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

THis is just beautiful, Julee! I LOVE that sparkly pink!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

I adore the color combo you used, Julee and the new stamp sets are fabulous!! I was out of town on Friday and had such a treat waiting for me today!!

Shelly said...

I LOVE this in pink - and the polka dot ribbon is fabulous!!! Girls are Heroes too!!

DeeDee Maligno said...

Julee, a really standout card!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Beautiful card Julee. I love the pink and black and white. Gorgeous polka dot ribbon and bow.

Kristina said...

You sure rock the wide ribbon, Julee! Would you just tie all of mine for me and send them back down to me? lol