Preparing Room and a Blog Hop

Hi friends!  It's the Wednesday before Thanksgiving here in the States and I've got a whole lot to be thankful for.  I have never been so grateful to have a job that allows me to work flexible hours all from the comfort (or more often chaos) of my own home.  Hearing the laughter of little boys down the hall while I'm working keeps me going when I've lost my drive and don't think I can possibly finish a website in time!

And speaking of finishing a website, Verve released a few new and re-arranged products just this morning!  I'm the start of a delightful little blog hop showcasing the new stamps, and there just happens to be a delightful little prize (a $75 gift certificate to Verve) for a delightful little commenter along the hop.  So grab something delicious, settle in for a treat, and leave a little comment love as you hop about!

My card features the new Every Heart Plain Jane, paired with the snowflakes from Holiday Treats. In my wanderings the other day, I saw a printed card (you know like the kind other people buy in the store?) that was just black with some simple white snowflakes and a Merry Christmas sentiment.  It was just lovely, and I decided to make a handmade card inspired by it, adding a bit of a chalkboard look.  So the Every Heart Plain Jane and the snowflakes are all stamped in Versamark and then embossed in white on black card stock.  I then stamped over each snowflake with Jasmine White Mix'd Media Inx and then smudged with my finger to achieve the chalky look.  Next I added some super sparkly swarovski rhinestones to the centers of the snowflakes and added a bow using ribbon from the back in stock Autumn Elements Ribbon Collection.  Some distressed edges and more white ink rubbed onto the black layer finish things off just shabbily!  {grin}

Okay, that's the eye candy here, but I have a little Verve sale info to share with you, too!

I've marked 50 products 50% off for the rest of November.  These deals are only good through Saturday, so be sure to shop early for best selection.

In addition, we've also got a Thanksgiving Sale going on through December 4.  I've marked all Verve stamps and dies down 25% off, INCLUDING the new releases!  Woohoo!  That's rad!

Okay, want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $75 gift certifcate to Verve! Comment deadline for the prize drawing is Sunday, December 1.

Next up on the hop is Amber!!!

	1. Julee	8. Laurie W.
	2. Amber	9. Marisa
	3. Andrea	10. Maureen
	4. Charmaine	11. Stacey
	5. Christyne	12. Teresa
	6. Janelle	13. Verve Blog
	7. Jen

Enabler's List
Stamps: Every Heart Plain Jane, Holiday Treats (Verve Stamps)
Paper: black, white
Ink: Versamark, Jasmine White Mix'd Media Inx
Accessories: Autumn Elements Ribbon Collection (Verve Stamps), swarovski crystal rhinestones (Pizzazz Aplenty), paper distresser, white embossing powder