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Hi friends!  Happy World Card Making Day!  It's the official start to the holiday crafting season and we've combined our monthly Diva Inspirations Hop with a WCMD celebration hop!!! And what better way to celebrate than a few new Verve stamps?  Yep, that's right we've got a mini release this morning with 5 new plain janes!  Hooray!




My card for the hop uses the new Square Medallion plain jane and I've combined it with a sentiment and the small star (stamped in the center of the medallion) from the Snowflake Splendor set.  The medallion is cut out with the Scalloped Flowers Die and matted on a Nestabilities Scallop Circle.  A few fun scraps from my stash and some thin ribbon and sparkly rhinestones finish it off stylishly. 

I think the layout is a perfect simple design for holiday cards, so I designed a little sketch for you.  Play along for a chance to win our upcoming holiday release!  You've got until the 25th of October to enter, so be sure to carve out a little time to play!  In the meantime, hop on down the blog list and leave a little comment love for the Divas and you might just win some Verve of your very own... to the tune of a $50 gift certificate!  The full hop list, the sketch challenge entry form, the plain jane reveal and all the prize details are over on the Verve Blog today!  Happy hopping!

1. Betty9. Andrea
2. Jen T.10. Charmaine
3. Julee11. Janelle
4. Sankari12. Laurie
5. Sony13. Maureen
6. Susan14. Teresa
7. Amber15. Tosha
8. Amy

Enabler's List
Stamps: Snowflake Splendor, Square Medallion (Verve Stamps)
Paper: miscellaneous holiday DP, Black, cream
Ink: Black (Mix'd Media), Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap (Ranger Distress)
Accessories:  Scalloped Flowers Die Set (A Cut Above by VERVE), ribbon (SU!), rhinestones (Jolee's), Scallop Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders), corner chomper, paper distresser, clear embossing powder

45 comments

Sankari W. said...

Amazing Julee!! I love that you made that Square Medallion into an ornament - genius! Beautiful card - love the three diagonal bling on the ribbon!! SO lovely!
Hugs!!! Sankari :))))

Lynn said...

Absolutely gorgeous Julee! Love the new plain janes...and this paper is stunning!

scrappingnana said...

Gorgeous Christmas card. The papers and colors are so pretty. Love all the new plain janes.

Crestajune said...

Oh, Julee! What a beautiful card! I love this sketch! I am definitely going to have to find time to play. The new PJs are fabulous, also! Have a wonderful day!

Jackie Pedro said...

Beautiful, Julee. I just love the new Plain Janes!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Love the rich grungy look of this piece!!!!

Christine said...

Your card is so elegant, and I love this sketch. I am only partially through the hop, and the sketch has already been saved to my inspiration file. Have been wanting to use more stamps to create my own backgrounds, and I love the new Plain Janes for that purpose. Happy card making!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Gorgeous! Love these papers. This new medallion is so pretty and I love how you used the Scalloped Flowers Die with it. The thin ribbon and bling are the perfect embellishments here.
Thank you for your generousity in all the gift certificates you give.

Lee-Anne said...

Julee, your new Plain Jane ornaments are so cool. My head is already spinning with ideas! Love how you used this one!

Marisa said...

Wonderful papers and the medallion image with the bling is wonderful as the focal point. Fabulous card as always :) Thanks for the great sketch and chance to win some Verve too - doing a happy dance :) Have a great weekend!

Lynn McAuley said...

The muted tones on this great design make for a fabulous shabby chic holiday card!! So very beautiful!

Petra Swart said...

WOW, what a beautiful card,
Julee. Love how you've
done the ornament.
Such great new PJ's - can't
wait for the new release
coming!! Thanks for all
the challenges you bring
us!

Riet said...

What a beautiful card.

Hugs Riet.xx

Christyne said...

I adore these papers and your wonderful rhinestone details!! Lovely holiday card!!

Vickie Z said...

Gorgeous!! Love your new PJs!!

Anonymous said...

Love these new PJ - they are so versatile. Great card!

Heather B said...

Wow. That is an amazing use of that ribbon!! Love it!!

Moosisk said...

Simply gorgeous! I love this card. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Miriam Prantner said...

Love this kind of vintagey Christmas card! Love how you used that thin ribbon and just the right amount of bling!

F said...

great card...love the quick design

Andrea said...

What a great card for the holidays!!

loulou said...

Absolutely gorgeous. I love how you have turned the plain jane medallion into a christmas ornament, very clever. cheers Linda

jan farnworth said...

wonderful card.

DonnaSue said...

So very vintage and traditional.

Heather said...

This is so beautiful!! Love those papers you used and I really love the new medallion PJs. So fun!

Lynn Noe said...

A beautiful style and elegance to your Christmas card, Julee. Love the three skinny ribbon banners and it looks like the new PJ medallion can be used beautifully in many ways.

Luanne said...

This is really classy. I love that skinny black ribbon and how you've used it. Fabulous!,

Rosie Gustafson said...

What a great mix of colors, love yor card. Thank you or sharing.

Betty Wright said...

Julee, this is gorgeous! Love the start stamped in the center of the medallion and the little touches of sparkle! Wonderful Christmas card!

Anne said...

Love the worn look, the beautiful papers, and the way you did the ribbon behind the new Verve PJ. A very beautiful card!

Lisa Lynn said...

Julee- this is beautiful. Love the new Plain Jane. Your card makes it look so elegant with adding the bling and the ribbon.

maryanns said...

Wow! What a fabulous card! All aspects of your card are fantastic.

Ravengirl said...

Lovin' this sketch! Can't wait to play. I missed WCMD due to a camping trip I went on...you know, sometimes we have to compromise with the spouse :(

Your card is lovely and I can't wait to see the rest of the PJ's!

Sue D said...

This is so elegant and I like the addition of the bling.

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

This is so beautiful!!! I LOVE the distressing around the card and the beautiful sketch is perfect with those black ribbons!

irishgalkelly said...

Oh, very pretty Julee! Love the mix of papers you used, the three ribbons, and this new stamp! You are really showing the versatility and that is wonderful.

Karen Day said...

New PJ's!! How exciting... I can hardly wait to hop around and see them all :o)

Mary-Anne V said...

Beautiful Christmas card.. love the square medallion and the pattered paper.

Maryleva said...

Love the new stamp. Very cute card.

Emily Lauritzen said...

Gorgeous holiday card! I love all the distressing you did around the edges, and how the medallion stamp fits perfect in that scallop die!
<3 Emily L.

Dangina Martinez said...

Gorgeous Card! Love the DP and color combo. Love the New images.
Hugs, Dangina

Nicole said...

Wonderful. Looks like such a vintage-y old Christmas card. Love how you used the new PJ.

Cindi said...

Gorgeous card! I love the papers and the little medallion is such a great touch.

zehra said...

beautiful card, love the colros and the take on the sketch

DonnaSue said...

Love the touch of bling.