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Warm Wishes Treat Tray

Happy Friday!  Gulp.  I'm so far behind on the website for tonight's release, it's not even funny!  But rain, snow, sleet or shine, I'll deliver!  LOL  I'm going to make this kind of short and sweet, since I feel a bit like the white rabbit from Wonderland today!

It's the last day of our New Release Spotlight Hops and today the Divas are featuring our new Sweet Scallop Tag Die along with stamps from our Autumn and Winter releases.  In addition to hopping around, be sure to leave a little love along the way to be entered in today's drawing!  And you might also want to check out the Verve Blog today to read more about our new die line... A Cut Above Dies by Verve!

My project for today features a tag pairing the Sweet Scallop Tag Die and the Winter Mittens set.  The mittens are paper pieced and I cut out the stamped hearts and covered them with Xmas Red Stickles.  The sentiment is embossed on vellum and layered over the tag and I added a felt poinsettia and button for a little accent.  The ledger paper is cut with the Sweet Scallop Tag Die and I then used the die as a stencil to pencil in and cut out a thin black mat for it.  I recently have fallen in love with Ferrero Raffaello Almond Coconut Treats (thanks Laurie!) and since they look like little snowballs, I thought they'd be perfect for holiday gift giving.  I created a cardboard tray to fit 2 packages of the treats.  I just measured the length and width, then added 3/4 inch on both sides of the width for the sides of the tray.  Then I just scored 3/4" in on both sides and added a punched border on each edge.  Next I simply tied it up with some May Arts ribbon, added the tag with some bowdabra silver cording and finished off with a prima flower in the center.

Okay, I'm last in line again, so if you've been hopping thanks so much for tuning in to our hops this week!  If you've just started, here's the list of Divas that are posting today!  Have fun and Mr. Verve and I will "see you" at the release party tonight from 9-11pm Eastern!  :)

1. Laurie 9. Teresa
2. Charmaine 10. Sankari
3. Lynda 11. Tosh
4. Mercy 12. Amber
5. Amy 13. Jen d.
6. Shannan 14. Andrea
7. Michelle 15. Julee
8. Jackie

68 comments

TannyP said...

Always with the best ideas =) You really do outdo yourself every time, Julee! Can't wait to give the new die a try!

Christine said...

Great idea! Beautiful tag!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Congrats on carrying dies now too in addition to your fabulous images! Awesome! I am SO happy the release party is finally this evening - YEAH!

Luanne said...

Have I told you how much I adore those mittens? And I know your tag and die will be a sell out.. good luck tonight, hope my company goes home early so I can join the fun!

noomiy said...

wow! great one!

PawwPadd said...

Hi, This is sooo pretty! If I were the recipient of this treat, I'd have to sit in awe of it for awhile before consuming it! LOL! I'd be trying to hang the rest on my tree (Christmas that is). Thank you for sharing it.
Bethann

Rachel B said...

Julee, this is just darling! You have outdone yourself with this release. My poor pocket book. I am going to have to see if there is enough in there for EVERYTHING that I want. So amazing all your creations, along with your fabulous DT!

KanataNewf said...

Love the idea of the new tags - can't wait to see the full release tonight!

Wendy said...

Great job on this release and all your wonderful creations for the blog!! I appreciate all your hard work!!!

Peggy said...

Very sweet tag. Love the paper pieced mittens.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Detra said...

Adorable... tfs.

Unknown said...

this is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! love the mittens and tag, the ribbon, the flower accent! beautifully done, julee!

Janine said...

Some great stuff in this release Julee - Are we supposed to be treating others not ourselves?

Karen Day said...

Love the new die & stamps! Congrats on a great new release :o)

Lillian Child said...

Your ribbon choices are always so beautiful! Just lovely!

Gloria Westerman said...

This is awesome....and what a clever idea.....box and tags.....I gotta have this set....thank you so much.....and I hope I'm home tonight to be there.....
now I got to go back to Jen T....she wasn't up this morning.....

Olivia said...

Very nice project...love the new die! You have definitly outdone yourself!

Monica L said...

Love the idea and of course the beautiful tag.

Gretchen said...

What a clever little gifty! Sooo excited for the tag die!!

Heather said...

Gorgeous gift package! Who wouldn't want to receive this even if just for how pretty it looks. Can't wait for these sets to all be released!

Linda Carson said...

Gorgeous tag! Anxious to see the entire release!

Tanya said...

I would love a little treat like this, it's gorgeous! This week has be so fun, see ya tonight!

Bethany said...

So cute!! I just can't get enough of those mittens; they are the cutest things ever :0)

Jen Carter said...

Wow. This is SO CUTE! I LOVE the shape of the tag so I am so happy to see it has a coordinating die! I will get this for sure!! Love it!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you decided to release these mittens as a set. I think they are SOOOOOO cute. Fantastic job with this release Julee. I can't wait to see the rest tonight.

Maureen said...

I am sooooo excited about the dies!!!! Next to buttons and bling, dies are my fav!! Congrats on this new line, Julee...oh, and totally adorable die :)

Whimsey said...

Your DT has really rocked this release; I'm betting you totally sell out of the new die - it's FABULOUS!!!

Can't wait, bring on the new goodies!!!

Wanda Cullen said...

Last but definitely not least!! The peaks have been out of this world and I can't tell you how happy I am with this tag die (and more to come I hope)! I love your little treat packaging...always good to get ideas for sharing little gifts!

Lisa H. said...

I sooooo LOVE this tag die, Julee! your candy treat is deee-lish! good luck getting it all done!

Lea L. said...

This is super cute!! I love the mittens and fabulous sentiment!! ♥♥♥

Marisa said...

Totally cute tag to go with the yummy treat :) Love the matching dies you're adding to the Verve store! Looking forward to seeing the entire sets tonite!

Sue D said...

What a fabulous festive gift idea!

Allison Cope said...

So cute! Love the use of the tag stamp and die!

Nicole said...

Fabulous! I love the ribbon and rose. Who wouldn't adore receiving that little goody!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Love, love, love! When you were talking about dies this week, you actually meant it!! Can't wait to see more!!

Unknown said...

This is darling, Julee! Love the shape of this tag and SO excited that you will be carrying matching dies!

Anonymous said...

What a cute gift idea! and your tag is adorable! Thank you for being so creative and always giving us more than we could hope for in stamp design -- and now, dies as well!

Samantha said...

Very creative packaging! I love those mittens!!! Perfectly done! I feel like I've waited a lifetime for the new release! Counting down the hours!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Gorgeous tag. Those pieced mittens are adorable. And you have some more luscious ribbon today - wow. Looking forward to tonight - so excited about the new dies.

Keva said...

Almond coconut treats? That sounds like something I need to head to the store and check out after work today!

Your tag is wonderful and I love the ribbon. I cannot wait till tonight.

Lin said...

I am SO looking forward to the full releases tonight! You have done a wonderful job designing some gorgeous things.

Crafty Math Chick said...

I love your placement of the mittens on this tag and how you added sparkle (I am a sucker for glitter). Congrats on branching into dies - WOO HOO! I love things that coordinate! Looking forward to the release party this evening!

ScrappyKy said...

I would never have dreamed of using ledger paper on a Christmas tag but it looks fantastic! I love it!

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

I am so excited about this new line of dies! And I'm dying (har har har) to add this tag one to my collection! Beautiful tag and I totally heart that bow!

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Absolutely yummy! What a great die shape and the alignment tool is a great idea! This release looks like another great one :>)

Joanne Gilch said...

perfectly sweet and gorgeous all at the same time! Great idea for the candies that YOU are so obviously 'hooked' on. have never been to a release party...looking forward to it!
See you and Mr V there later.

Mary said...

I am dying over these mittens!! they are SO cute!
Can't wait for the full release tonight!

Anonymous said...

YIPEEE!!! I was soooo hoping that you'd start making dies!! :) With your eye for shapes and style, your dies would sooo rock!! Thank you!!

Monika/Buzsy said...

So so pretty! Love the colors, the cute mittens... fabulous ribbon treatment. :o)

SusieQ said...

Very pretty...and I'm very excited about the new dies!

Linda from Georgia said...

Love the tray. Just what I need for my little love gifts. The die will make my life easier.

scrappingnana said...

This is such a nice idea. Love the mittens and the tag die. Can't wait to see more. TFS

Mary B said...

Your tag is so beautiful! I'm so looking forward to this month's full release!

Ravengirl said...

So cute! I can't wait for the party!

Carrie said...

I'm excited about the dies!

scrappinmommom said...

Lovely Tag. Can't wait for the release.

Kelly G said...

Very pretty! Can't wait for the release~

Marsha said...

So very pretty.

Andrea said...

love that tag with the mittens - gorgeous!

Crestajune said...

Love that we are now going to be able to get Verve dies! Love the peeks!

Barbie D. said...

Cute, cute, cute. I am anxiously awaiting tonight's release. Love the dies.

Rose said...

Oh my gosh, what a beautiful gift!!! That box is so luscious and your tags is fabu, beautiful work.

Joanne (jojot) said...

absolutely precious

Jan Garber said...

The candy cane box and the mittens are adorable! I love the new tag and and stamps! Perfect!

Peachy Wessels said...

This is a really cute tag and gift set!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Just gorgeous, Julee! I LOVE the glittered hearts on the mittens. . .adorable! And those treats sound yummy!

Nancy L. said...

love those little hearts!!

Heidi Gonzales said...

What an absolutely adorable tag-thanks, you've done it again! I always look forward to seeing your newest creations!