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Autumn Splendor

Happy Thursday!  We're moving on to the second day of the New Release Spotlight Hops for Verve.  You're invited to hop around the Diva-sphere (teehee) for previews of our soon-to-be-released stamps.  While you're at it, be sure to leave a few comments along the way for a chance to win the stamps we're previewing!  Check out the official list of today's hops at the bottom of this post or check the Verve blog for all the details.

Today, the Verve spotlight is shining on a new 6x8" set titled Autumn Splendor that will be released on Friday.  This set has a myriad of leafy options, a few sweet sentiments and a happy little autumn quote.  I wanted to be able to create my own autumn backgrounds and designer paper, so I made sure there were lots of options in the set, and even two-step stamping features to easily add a splash of color.


Here's that color combo I just can't seem to get enough of.    I just love the look of peach parfait with cajun craze, and for this card I added a little crumb cake in to the mix - those names are totally making me hungry!  The three sizes of one of the outline leaves from Autumn Splendor were stamped with Early Espresso in kind of a cascading pattern.  Next I added some color by stamping again with the coordinating solid images.  To give my leaves a little added depth, I lightly outlined them all with a light sand color Copic.  The sentiment from Autumn Splendor is stamped in Cajun Craze and cut and matted with Petite Oval Nestabilities.  I added a fun little shabby wrinkled ribbon bow and set it off with a mulberry open rose from Pizzazz Aplenty in the center.  The crumb cake background is letterpressed (ink up the inner bottom side of the embossing folder with an ink pad, then add paper and run through your machine upside down) with the Swirls #2 Sizzix embossing folder and some Crumb Cake ink.  The layout for this card is the VSWCMD2 sketch from our WCMD/ Release Week Challenges going on this week.  Play along for a chance to win some Verve!

Thanks for stopping by!  Here's the list of diva-licious hops for today.  Happy hopping!

1. Mercy 8. Amy
2. Charmaine 9. Susan
3. Michelle 10. Andrea
4. Jen T. 11. Jackie
5. Tosh 12. Sankari
6. Teresa 13. Amber
7. Lynda 14. Julee

62 comments

Amber Hight said...

Beautiful, Julee! Love those colors and that ribbon and rose, SWOON!

Amber Hight said...

Beautiful, Julee! Love those colors and that ribbon and rose, SWOON!

Sarah said...

I love that letterpress technique - it really makes a fabulous background. Beautiful card!

Margaret de Witt said...

I am totally going to try this colour combo. I love it so much more than the Cajun Craze, More Mustard combo I have been using. And I love how you added a shadow effect around the leaves, it really makes them pop.

Unknown said...

Oh wow!

Keva said...

Same color combo? I didn't even notice that! It looks so different here..wow, I love it! This card is gorgeous as expected. Can't wait for the release!

Andrea said...

Gorgeous in every way!

Nicole said...

Cool color combo, great showcase of it...it looks very different than the others. The ribbon and flower treatment are especially nice.

Mary (Happy Now) said...

How beautiful! I love this color combo too!

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

Wow the Dt creations were just amazing and I am loving the stamps!!!!

Rachel B said...

These stamps are so beautiful and I love the texture and colors! Absolutely fabulous!

Davi said...

Beautiful....lvoe the soft and bold color combo and that fab ribbon!

Tricia T said...

Sigh. Just gorgeous!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card. Love the colors.TFS

Crafty Math Chick said...

This looks so elegant Julee with the embossing and that fancy bow, and your leaf placement is PERFECT! Another winner!

Kelly Wentling said...

Those leaves are adorable! Your color combo is just beautiful, something I need to try when I get this set in the mail.

Lin said...

Thank you for creating this gorgeous set! I'm an autumn girl and love all things leafy! Thanks for the chance to win it!!

craftymom205 said...

Your card is beautiful. Love the colors.

Luanne said...

Thanks for instructions on how you did your background. It's fantastic, just like the rest of your card.I'm loving your color combination too! Beautiful!!

Joan V said...

Julee, this card is so pretty. Thank you for the inspiration.

Wanda Cullen said...

The shadow detail is a great idea and just adds that subtle finishing touch! Your card is GORGEOUS and I'm loving ALL the designs that have been peeked!

Lynne in NI said...

Oooh, gorgeous card! LOVE your colour combo and that fab ribbon!

Marisa said...

Just LOVE that colour combo...happy sigh :) Loving the leaves in this set too! Great letterpress BG and from what I can see, a fabulous set :)

Unknown said...

i love it!

Andrea Ewen said...

Gorgeously rich and elegant Julee! That ribbon is absolutely eye-catching! A wonderful display of the fabulous talent and creativity you show to the world in both your stamps and card style. Simply magnificent.

Wendy said...

Gorgeous Julee!! I am also in love with Cajun Craze with.... More Mustard & Cherry Cobbler....FAV's!!!

Thanks for sharing and organizing such a fun hop!

Michelle Woerner said...

Oh Julee! I love this. Perfect color choices! Hugs,

Melissa said...

Your card is a true beauty! I am over the moon with all of the sneaky peeks of this set. Can't wait to get my hands on it!

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

oh yes. Oh goodness! I love this set! It will be the first one in my shopping cart! Wonderful card and I love the color combo!

Lorus! said...

Those are fabulous colors! I love the wrinkly bow and the letterpressed background and what a perfect touch the outlining of the leaves!

Jackie said...

These colors are so pretty, and the ribbon you used is fabulous! I simply love all of your cards! Looking forward to the rest of the release!

Tanya said...

Gorgeous Julee! That ribbon is beautiful, love the ink colors, and that letterpress background, fabulous! Thank you so much!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

This is so gorgeous, Julee! I love the rich colors and can't wait to see more of this set!! I am sorely lacking in fall stamps and this will surely fit the bill!!

Heather said...

Julee, you are the crowning touch to this blog hop. I always love your cards and this one is great. I love the letterpress effect you created for the background. Beautiful.

Ravengirl said...

How beautiful! I can't wait to try this color combination!

silvia said...

Beautiful card!! LOVE the colors!!

Anonymous said...

Julee, your new designs look fabulous. Can't wait to see the stamps. Love your card and all of the design teams hard work. Everyone did a fabulous job. I am so ready to shop this new release!

CreativeMish said...

OH! So pretty! I love the leaves. Great colors.

Teresa Kline said...

wow Julee, I luv these colors...I need that cajun craze...lol....luv the stamping of the leaves too!

enjoy 8~*

Tasha said...

Great card!! Everything about it is just perfect!

Janet said...

Just beautiful! I love the ribbon and flower accents. Thanks for sharing it with us during the hop. :D

Unknown said...

this is fabulous, julee! amazing sneak peek, sweets!

Kristina said...

This is so lovely! Those colors just scream fall... And the cascading leaves just make me want all the leaves outside to turn NOW so that they can all blow in the wind as the fall.

Debbie Carriere said...

Beautiful card. Love the ribbon, the embossing, & those leaves really pop outlined with the copics! Gorgeous!

Marsha said...

What a lovely card. Those colors are great and the ribbon-bow is stunning.

Lynda Benden said...

OK, your new favorite color, Cajun Craze, looks AWESOME with the Crumb Cake!!! WOW, I have to try that combo!! Your card is absolutely GORGEOUS Julee! LOVE those colors and your ribbon!

Radha said...

Julee, so I thought I will never end at your blog... why? Because I was all staring the other creations!!!
I {HEART} VERVE

Maureen said...

You are officially killing me, Julee...with these wonderful colours, stamps and ribbon!!! LOL Just start addressing my envelope...big enough for the whole release...I am soooo loving the leaf images and sentiments :)

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Pure Gorgeousness Julee!! I love the colors you used, and your letterpress bg is fabulous!! WOW!

Peachy Wessels said...

What a very pretty card! Fun and vibrant colors!

Amy said...

Loved the card. I would love to learn more about the technique you used to make this card. Another technique I would like to learn more about is embossing using a Spellbinder die without cutting.

I've recently found Verve stamps. Now I can not get enough!

Unknown said...

OMG! I love this card and the ribbon is awesome!

Natalie said...

Beautiful color combination, wow!! Such a pretty card, love the background. Gorgeous design!

KanataNewf said...

An absolutely lovely card.

Kay D said...

I really love the letterpressed background, and those colors are PHENOMENAL together! Sweet such little leaves- I'm really enjoying these!

Amy Sheffer said...

Gorgeous, Julee! Love those falling leaves and the rich colors! Breathtaking!

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Gorgeous - everything about it!!!

ellepaulette said...

So lovely and sweet!! Perfect!!

sharon d said...

Beautiful cards. Love the colors, so perfect for the season.

Heidi said...

Beautiful leaf set Julee! And I love the colors.

Martha said...

These leaves are so elegant and simple. Your bow is wonderful and the color is so rich.

Thanks for sharing, martha

Oma said...

Gorgeous card - the leaves almost look real!