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Golden Wishes Day 2 Blog Hop

Hi friends!  We're back at it with Day 2 of Verve's June New Release Blog Hops. I sure enjoyed hopping along yesterday and can't wait to see what the Divas have cooked up for today.



I'm the first stop along today's hop, so settle in for some fun as we shine our sneaky spotlights on the new Deco Borders set that will release this Friday!  We're giving the set away to a random commenter along today's hop, so be sure to leave a little shout out as you hop about!  :)

This set is one of two illustrated by Chaitali Narla this release.  She had another BIG release last week with the birth of a new baby girl, so was unable to hop along with us today.  It's been great fun working with her (she's the NICEST person on the planet!)  and having her illustrate for Verve this past year, but sadly this is her last release with Verve.  We wish her much success in motherhood and in all of her future creative endeavors!


As soon as I saw Chaitali's concept for this set, I thought of elegant clean & simple cards.  And I must say, my card for today turned out just like I pictured it would!  (Love it when that happens!)

My parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary next month and so I went with a golden theme for my card, embossing the sconce border in gold on white cardstock and then the Best Wishes sentiment on a vellum circle.  The butterflies are cut from shiny cold and vellum using the new Butterfly Dreams Die Set we'll be peeking later this week.  I added a bit of gold cardstock to the top and bottom, then added a few score lines and was done.  Easy peasy!

Now that I'm looking at it, I'm wondering if Best Wishes is an okay sentiment for a golden anniversary?  I know it's great for weddings, but best wishes on the next 50?  LOL  What do you think?  Maybe I'll swap it out with the Anniversary Wishes sentiment from On Occasion that has a similar font treatment. Either way, I love the way the card turned out so beautifully without much effort.

I hope you've enjoyed today's spotlight! If you want to see more of this set from me, I have another card on the Verve Blog today.

Next up on the hop is the fabulous Stacey!




Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for a little more about our new products, an introduction of our fabulous special guests, and all the prize info and deadlines!
Deco Borders

Day 1 Hop List
1. Julee6. Marisa
2. Stacey7. Charmaine
3. Teresa8. Andrea
4. Amber9. Shantaie
5. Laurie

Enabler's List
Stamps: Deco Borders (releasing 6/19 from Verve Stamps)
Paper: white, shiny gold, vellum
Ink: VersaMark (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Butterfly Dreams Die Set  (A Cut Above by VERVE), gold embossing powder (Judikins), scor-pal

45 comments

Susi said...

Julee, this card is so classy! The font has a very "Gatsby" look to it - lovely!

stamp500 said...

Those sentiment images are unique and something I would love to add to my stamp collection.

anja curvers said...

Oohhh this is such an elegant and rich card love it.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful set. I just love it. The wonderful card shows it off to its best.

Nancy said...

Gorgeous set!

Darlene G said...

Very beautiful, classy card.

JoAnn said...

Gorgeous card. I really like the new borders.

Petra Swart said...

Simply stunning, Julee!!

Indy's Designs said...

Such an elegant card! Love the gold and black!

sansuey said...

Wow! 50 yrsNice to read about that! Beautiful card--inspires me to add gold into my work!

Cheryl said...

I just love the classy elegance of the white and gold, and the vellum elements add just the right amount of softness.

Marisa said...

Looove this beautifully elegant card!! Gorgeous gold butterflies and use of vellum. A HUGE congrats to your parents on 50 years of marriage!!

Berina RGA said...

very elegant card!! love it!!

Unknown said...

Love the white and gold combo for a Great Gatsby esque effect.

Brandi R said...

Wow! So gorgeous and elegant! Love it ♥

Unknown said...

So clean and pretty! Perfect card.

Janelle said...

SO ELEGANT! This is just the perfect use for your new stamp set!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

how lovely.

Lynn said...

Love, love, love this...and don't over think the sentiment :)

Ann said...

Beautiful, love the Art Deco feel of this new release.

Ann said...

Beautiful, love the Art Deco feel of this new release.

Jennipher said...

very elegant and classy design. this set has a lot of potential!

Darlene Gabriel said...

What a stunning card. The gold and white are so elegant together.

Becca Yahrling said...

This is so very elegant!

yums said...

Love the simple classy elegance. Nice white on white layout with a touch of gold.

Shantaie said...

stunning! love that double golden butterfly!

KT Fit Kitty said...

Oh, this is very elegant with the gold! Love these stamps!

BonnieC said...

What a beautiful, classy C&S card!!

Kris B said...

So clean and classic! Love the gold foiling! Fabulous card! Congrats to Chaitali and her baby girl!

D- said...

Oh Julee your card is GORGEOUS! They will loVe it!!! Thanks for sharing.
I loVe the butterflies and can't wait to see more of them.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Rosemary said...

absolutely GORGEOUS!

Janet M said...

So simple and elegant.

McStamper said...

Love your beautiful, elegant card.

D.Ann C said...

Sigh... sooo classy and elegant!! Love it!!

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

PERFECT elegance -- your card is quite stunning!!

Giovana said...

This is beautiful!!

Sue D said...

Beautiful and perfect for a 50th anniversary.

Beverly Perdue said...

Absolutely beautiful! Love the gold on the white.

Nancy said...

CAS is not your usual mantra....but girl this is stunning!

Celeste Goff said...

Love the fantastic pop that the gold gives this card!

Mary-Anne V said...

gorgeous elegance with all that gold.

Karen Day said...

Such an elegant, CAS card!! The sentiment is perfect :o)

Heather said...

This is utterly gorgeous!! And totally exemplifies the Art Deco style! LOVE it!

Allie said...

Beautiful card! Love the gold and delicate butterflies!

Pat said...

What a great golden wedding card and the white, black and gold combination is gorgeous! x