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Merry Christmas and a Blog Hop

Hi friends!  Happy November!  It's the first of a new month and that means it's time for the November Diva Inspirations Hop.  Take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs on the hop list below and leave a little comment love for their Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!


For my card I used this month's stamp of the month, Poinsettia Christmas, which is 40% off during the month of November.  The sketch is this week's Mojo Monday sketch with the circle card option.

I'll just leave you with the enabler's list and the hop list, so you can be on your way.  All the hop details, deadlines and November Verve news can be found over on the Verve blog.  Enjoy your start to November!

Diva Inspirations Blog Hop
Master Hop List
1. Julee6. Lynda
2. Betty7. Shannan
3. Dawn8. Sony
4. Jen d.9. Susan
5. Jen T.
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, November 7
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve


Enabler's List:
Stamps:  Poinsettia Christmas, Sunny Days, Love Notes (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Wonder (Authentique), Early Espresso, Cream
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (SU!), Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Brushed Corduroy (Ranger Distress)
Accessories:  Rounded Rectangle Die, Classy Label Die, Leafy Sprigs Die Set (A Cut Above by VERVE), Classic and Grand Classic and Big Scallop Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Rusty jingle bells (Frost it Pink), vanilla seam binding (SU!), embossing folder (Cuttlebug), Liquid Pearls (Ranger)

65 comments

Dawn Easton said...

Gorgeous, Julee! I can't wait for my next Verve order to arrive with holiday stamps in it! Some Verve cards and gift tags this year will be awesome!

Basslady said...

this is such a gorgeous creation!

love the poinsettia!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Joan V said...

Julee, this is so gorgeous. I love the poinsettia. That sentiment is so wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration.

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

I am so ready for Christmas cards! This is beautiful!!

Debbie Carriere said...

Julee, this is stunning!!! The colors are so rich and those bells are perfect!!

Tricia T said...

Oooo, that's pretty. Wow. The colors are amazing and I love the white and black lines on the notepaper. What a great look!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Beautiful card, Julie! Love the colors.

Cheryl said...

So gorgeous! I love the lined paper stamped on red and the dp's and embossing are beautiful together. LOVE IT!

Nicole said...

Wow. So many details. I love it. That red notebook paper is very cool. And your rusty little jingle bells...remember them from last year. Fabulous!!

Marisa said...

Love the sprig with the poinsettia an the bells are the perfect touch :) Great card as always.

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Julee.

Hugs Riet.xx

Flo said...

Beautiful card. Love the colors and the poinsettia.

Maureen said...

eek! Rusty jingle bells!! You taunt me so Julee!! Mine are in one of the 2 storage containers!! Curses!! LOL But I am sooooo enjoying yours on this gorgeous card...it's inspiring me to get on with my Christmas cards :)

Alanna said...

What a beautiful and elegant Christmas card. I just love this.

Queen Mary said...

Stunning Julee! I love the layers of papers and of course the pointsettia!

scrappingnana said...

Julee, this is gorgeous. Love the colors and all the details. TFS

Steph Herbert said...

Absolutely gorgeous card!:)

Luanne said...

Love the darker soft green on this pretty Christmas card! I'm excited for a new release ~ Can't wait for new Verve...!

zehra said...

beautiful card, love this sketch, i am going to work on it. love all the embossing and distressing on this card, that stamp is gorgeous.

Ravengirl said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! What a great accent those rusty jingle bells are!

Laraine R said...

Gorgeous card!! Love the poinsettia stamp set!!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Christmas card! Love the layered poinsettia and fab rusty jingle bells!

Sherry Kushibab said...

One of my favorite layouts is a round card. Love the DP and the EF on the back layer. The poinsettias are just lovely and the simplicity of the sentiment says it all! Lovely, elegant card.

Lorie a.k.a.The Peddler said...

Ohhhhhhhh! How I love this card. This is wonderful.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Love this! I especially love the font of this stamp!

Samantha said...

WoW!!! Your card is absolutely beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Love your colors the card is absolutely stunning! I will have to check out that set of the month - just love poinsettias!

Marsha said...

What a beautiful card. It is one that just needs studying because there are so many details, pieces, dps, embellies. Love it.

Jan Garber said...

Your papers, details, and layers make these new dies and stamps really shine!

Linda Carson said...

Quite lovely!

craftymom205 said...

Beautiful card. Love the colors.

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Shannan Teubner said...

This is completely stunning, Julee!! I love it!

Heidi said...

Julee this is wonderful, so pretty.

My Paper Epiphany said...

Wow! This card is just beautiful! I love the colours and everything else about it!

Betty Wright said...

Stunning, Julee! Gorgeous colors and fabulous detailing! Wonderful Christmas card!

Erum Tasneem said...

this is a BEAUTY! love this shape!

Susi said...

What a lovely circle card! I really must give it (the shape) a try. That leafy sprig die is high on my Wish List!

Unknown said...

I love the richness of the colors and texture on this card. This set is going in my cart as soon as I finish the HOP, love it!

Nancy Guse said...

This is a very pretty stamp set, love the poinsettia's. great texture and colors Ooh and those jingle bells!!!! Just beautiful!

Ally said...

So beautiful. I just love to sit and stare at your cards, Julee. They're just so artistic and well done and beautiful.

Christyne Kane said...

Gorgeous!! I just love the jingle bells and all of the detailing make for a stunning card!!

Sharon Huffman said...

This is beautiful and so unique!

krcmasterpiece said...

Love your poinsettia card!

Deborah said...

Love your card.

Julia M said...

Fabulous card Julee....love those cute bells.

Loralei said...

( Heavy sigh) Wish I had just a tenth of your talent. Beautiful as always!

KanataNewf said...

This was the first Verve Christmas stamp set I ever bought and it gets much use! Thanks for giving me more inspiration!

irishgalkelly said...

Hi Julee! Such a beautiful card!! I love your style, design, and pretty traditional colors used. So festive and fun!

Tanya said...

Gorgeous!I love round cards, love the texture and papers.

Olena said...

Absolutely gorgeous card! Love it! Olena

Denisse said...

gorgeous round card! just gorgeous :)

Barbara A. said...

Boy, that is really a beautiful card!!! Love it and thank you for sharing with us all!

Linda Beeson said...

Oh so pretty! Love all of it.

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Stunning design! Your colors are gorgeous!
Mackie

Dori Shelton said...

Such a beautiful card! I really like the gorgeous colors and patterns you used. Well done!!

Helen said...

A beautiful card. I love the color and pattern combination.

Crafty Math Chick said...

SO pretty and vintage Julee!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

This is gorgeous, Julee! I love the traditional colors and those poinsettias are so pretty!!

Connie and Jack said...

Bee-U-Ti-Ful card! Love your use of the poinsettia stamp and the layers.
-- Connie

jennifer mitten said...

This is just gorgeous! I love shaped cards...

Marlena M. said...

Julee, I love the soft, elegant beauty of your card. Such intricate details! ;)

Sue D said...

Very pretty shaped card!

Mandy said...

Beautiful card- love the shape and I absolutely have to get some of those jingle bells!

Lillian Child said...

This is so very lovely, Julee! I've always adored poinsettias for the holidays!

Miriam Prantner said...

So pretty! Love the addition of the liquid pearls!