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Bermuda Joy

Hi friends!  It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time again!  We're kicking off our July inspiration challenge with a little blog hop down Verve lane.  We've got a comment prize for a lucky commenter as well as a prize for a random challenge participant.  So we hope you'll join in the fun and play along!  I'm the first stop on the hop, so grab a treat and stroll along!  You can find all the prize and challenge details over on the Verve Blog today.


Verve's July Inspiration Challenge
This month's challenge is red, white and you.  I had intended on a clean and simple look with just red white and a neutral, but when I sat down to play along this bermuda bay paper was on my desk and it just looked like too much fun next to the red ribbon I had pulled out to use.  So I made my own background paper using real red and bermuda bay ink and the flowers from Button Best.  I also stamped the two sizes of flowers in red and cut out with the coordinating Petal Points Die Set.  Next I did some random stamping on the bermuda bay paper and used it for one panel and for the Sprightly Sprigs.  The sentiment is from the Kind Words set and is stamped in Bermuda Bay and then I embellished with stardust stickles, Shine Bright Sequins and a bit of ribbon from the Red, White & Beautiful Ribbon Collection.

Alrighty, time to hop on over to Amy's blog to see her beautiful creation!

1. Julee8. Sony
2. Amy9. Susan
3. Anya11. Maureen
4. Betty11. Stacey
5. Karen12. Chaitali
6. Sankari13. Amber
7. Sarah 14. Marisa


And along with our challenge, we've got a little Red, White and Blue SALE going on.  Everything in the Verve store is marked down 15% or more through July 10.  That's the perfect excuse to treat yourself to something cool during the hot summer months, don't ya think?  {grin}

Enabler's List
Stamps: Button BestKind Words (Verve Stamps)
Paper: bermuda bay, white (SU!)
Ink: bermuda bay, real red (SU!)
Accessories:  Petal Points Die Set, Sprightly Sprigs Die Set (A Cut Above by VERVE), Shine Bright Sequin MixRed, White & Beautiful Ribbon Collection (Verve), stardust stickles, rhinestone flower center (Jolee's)


42 comments

Lynn said...

I love this. The red and bermuda bay together are gorgeous Julee!

Pat said...

Hi
I love this card. The colours are very crisp
Pat x

Ingrid said...

Gorgeous card - LOVE the colors. :)

Kathy said...

Really like the stamped background, gorgeous card!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Liking your added color and your card!

Megan said...

I don't normally think of pairing a turquoisey blue with red, but I love it!

Kari V. said...

Beautiful color combo! Love those flowers!

dj said...

Sweet....I love that you used BBay for your blue...way to think out side the box and create a beauty!!n

I think the linky is missing from the blog hop post went to post my card and couldn't find it.

Sue Crease said...

Julee, this is a great CAS card. So fresh looking those sprightly sprigs are very handy.
Sue

Amber Hight said...

This is so gorgeous Julee, I love all the floral stamping you did and that gorgeous bow!!

Jean Bullock said...

Your color scheme is fabulous. I love the outline flower stamping. Great layers too. The bow is terrific.

Sheri Gilson said...

Beautiful card, Julee! Love the color combo, touch of sparkle, and that gorgeous bow!

Marisa said...

Love the colour combo you used and the BG you created with the flower image. WOnderful as always!

Wendy said...

Love the teal color you chose to go with the red and whit. Beautiful card.

Stacey Schafer said...

bow-licious, Julee! Your background stamping and this gorgeous color combo are FABULOUS!

D- said...

LOVE your beautiful background designs and color combo. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Donna Oates said...

Beautiful card. The real red and Bermuda bay are an awesome combo.

Jill Norwood said...

Gorgeous card! Love the Bermuda bay with the red and white!

Lyn said...

I adore this colour combo and your card is stunning but then they always are so :)

Christine said...

Beautiful card! Love the tone-on-tone stamping on both the panel and the foliage.

Maureen said...

these colours match the Verve sale! I love it! That ribbon is fabulous! ox

Kathy Krug said...

Love how you created dp in different colors and that fabulous bow.

Gloria said...

Love the background and the flower! Ribbon is also lovely!

Unknown said...

Bermuda and red are a great color choice on this sharp looking card...

JoAnn said...

Very pretty. Love the Bermuda Bay with the red.

Sue D said...

Such a pretty color combo and I like the polka dot ribbon.

Anonymous said...

Love the color combination.
Great card.

Heather said...

absolutely stunning, just amazing.

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

So fun and festive! Love the colors!!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

I don't blame you...the Bermuda bay and red are gorgeous together! Beautiful bow!

Unknown said...

I love everything about this card - the colors, background, layout - it's all beautiful!

Miriam Prantner said...

Loving all these fantastic flowers! Wonderful card!

Patricia Roth said...

Very clever using the main focus flower for your background paper. Very pretty card.

Amy Kolling said...

Oh Julee, this is beautiful! I love the red/white paired with the BB color! Your stamped paper is gorgeous! Those sprigs are on my wish list! :)

Darlene Gabriel said...

What a gorgeous card Julee. I love the stamped backgrounds and especially how you used the part of your created background for the Sprightly Sprigs. I also love the sequins scattered about. Your bow is so beautiful! I can't wait to get this gorgeous Button Best set for myself.

SHartl said...

Oooh, LOVE that color combo against the white! Wonderful stamped backgrounds!

Kris B said...

Very pretty! Love the turquoise with the red! Beautiful background, and I love the flower center! Gorgeous bow!

Heather said...

Stunning, as always! This is a gorgeous color combo; so glad you didn't go with the neutral. : )

Anonymous said...

Holy eye popping beautiful card! Love the layers and the great use of this stamp!

Beverly Perdue said...

Your card is beautiful. Just love the teal with the red and white.

Tricia T said...

What a fun card! That color combo is so fresh and happy!!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

This is beautiful! I love that bow!