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Kind Echoes Diva Inspirations Blog Hop

It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop! I'm the first stop on the hop, so let's get to it!


My card  ended up not at all like the picture in my head, but I got to playing with distress inks and one thing led to another!  {grin}  I started with some watercolor paper that I smooshed broken china, elegant peacock, twisted citron and shabby shutters ink onto the background, spritzed and let the colors run.  Then I added a bit of colorburst powders. Next I grabbed a stencil and rubbed some of the ink away through the stencil with a baby wipe.  The flowers from Kind Words are embossed on white on this panel. 



For the sentiment panel, I did a little more smooshing this time with worn lipstick, spiced marmalade and warm honey, then embossed the Kind Words sentiment in black.  The inspiration graphic had my mind wandering to fibers, which were super popular on cards a few years back. Luckily I still have boxes of them, so dug through to find one that was just right.  I added a little asian coin and some twine, then finished off with a bunch of distressed edges.

Giveaway  and challenge deets:

There are TWO $30 gift vouchers to the Verve store up for grabs this month and two ways to win! First, comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) for an entry in the first giveaway. Then to be entered into our challenge prize drawing, go get inky and link up your take on the challenge. You have until June 5 to link up. Feel free to play along with the challenge as many times as you like. Verve stamps aren't required to play, but we do smile a little brighter when we see them!


The end of spring always brings a touch of wanderlust.  This collection of bracelets has me wishing for a sun drenched road trip filled with gypsy wonder and delight. There's no script for this inspiration... channel your inner gypsy, go floral, follow our color pattern or forge your own path. We can't wait to see what you create!
Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Sunday, June 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Next stop on the hop is the fabulous Betty!


Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we're giving away a $30 gift voucher to Verve to one random commenter along the hop.  Just leave a little love as you hop about for a chance to win!
1. Julee7. Marisa
2. Betty8. Maureen
3. Charmaine9. Sankari
4. Christyne10. Stacey
5. Laurie11. Susan
6. Lesley12. Teresa
Enabler's List
Stamps: Kind Words (Verve Stamps)
Paper: distress watercolor paper (Ranger), white (Neenah)
Ink: twisted citron, elegant peacock, broken china, shabby shutters, warm honey, spiced marmalade and worn lipstick (Ranger Distress), versamark, black, color burst powders (Ken Oliver)
Accessories: layering stencil (Tim Holtz), embossing powder (JudiKins), fibers, twine, Asian coin.

43 comments

Linda Callahan said...

Who knew smooshing could be so,gorgeous? Bold and beautiful card!

McStamper said...

What a beautiful card. Love the colors and distressed edges.

~amy~ said...

Julee, this is amazing. LOVE it.

Gail said...

Loving the texture of your card - I would like to hold that one in my hand and feel the elements - you did a fabulous job -TFS and for the Hop and challenge - blessings!

Karen Day said...

Love the new inspiration graphic... will have to think a bit on this one :o) Gorgeous card, Julee - I love the vibrancy.

SewPaperPaint said...

This is stunning Julee! Gorgeous color and sentiment. The white embossing of the flowers is just the perfect touch! <3

Luanne said...

I love these colors! Your card is so cool, and I've forgotten the wonderful Kind Words set. The flowers just pop off the rich color.

Marisa said...

Gorgeous! Love that green bg paired with the orange and have always loved that flower image. Hmmm hmmmm good :)

CherylQuilts said...

Wow, Julee, I love the inspiration photo, and what a gorgeous card! I have always loved this set...need to get it out again!! Hugs!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Awww... Just amazing! Love very much your inked background, fab colours combo and the distressed papers looks great with it!

Rachel Vass said...

Really lovely card.

Becca Yahrling said...

Very pretty! And I just love all that distressing. Your smooching is perfection, too.

Alma Dirpaul said...

Beautiful card! I have that sentiment stamp. Now I want to pull it out and make a card, too.

Michele K. Henderson said...

I love this gorgeous color! Wow!
Take Care!
Michele

Macimbalo said...

Such a gorgeous card, love the cool edges and the background is stunning! Love it!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Gorgeous inspired card! Your water coloring and colors are perfect from the inspiration photo!

Stephanie said...

This card is spectacular!

Natalie said...

Awesome card! Great design and loving the color combo.

Carmela said...

I love the colors and the background. Very pretty card.

Christine said...

What a fun card! I love the hint of hearts in the background and all the rough edges!

Helen Gullett said...

Gorgeous card with that color combo.

Sue D said...

Great colors and I like the distressed edges.

BonnieC said...

Oh Julee!!! You are the master of shabby!!! Love all the bold colors you used!

Janelle said...

Such a dramatic card! This is one of my favorite Verve sentiments. Looks so good on this colorful exotic card.

Lesley said...

That background is amazing! Rich and totally bold! Love the sentiment and the balance of the white flowers, Julee!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card and lovely colors. Great background you created.

Heather said...

Gorgeous!! The backgrounds you created are fabulous and I love the addition of the asian coin. I think I might have some of those lying around. I might need to pull them out.

D- said...

I loVe your beautiful card. Great colors. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot.com

Super Stick Chick said...

Your card is amazing and the colors are so dramatic!

Moira said...

This is one of my favorite sets-great job!

Kris B said...

Wonderful card! Love the Smooshing background! The fibers are a great boho touch!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Fabulous card! Love the great design!

Mary-Anne V said...

Well this boho inspired card looks awesome.

Betty Wright said...

Gorgeous background with white emboss detailing, Julee! Lovely card!

Denise Bryant said...

Awesome sentiment and color combo!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

I love the fringe and beautiful background!

Cynthia said...

Beautiful distress ink background! The fiber and coin are perfect.

Happy Face said...

Such a beautiful card... Love the shabby layers. And the water colors are gorgeous! Thanks for always sharing your amazing talent with us! God bless!

Lyn said...

I am always inspired by your beautiful cards and this is no exception.

Jennipher said...

I always enjoy seeing what you are going to come up with next using your mixed mediums. Love all the smooshing!

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful us of the colors.

Miriam Prantner said...

What a gorgeous background, I love the rich, vibrant colors!

Zelda said...

Wow this is gorgeous! Love the colors, distressed look and what a wonderful sentiment!