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Blessings Be More and a HOP

Happy March!  It's time for the March Diva Inspirations Hop and I'm the first stop on the hop!  Hop around to the entire list and leave a little comment love for a chance to win a $30 Verve gift certificate!  Then once you've found a little inspiration, go ink up some Verve and enter yourself in our March Verve Fan Hop!  There's a couple more awesome gift certificates up for grabs if you do!  You can read all the details over on the Verve Blog today!


With the start of a new month, comes a new Stamp of the Month and this month we're featuring Blessings!  I used it here on a little home decor project.  The Blessings set has a few large Irish blessings, two elegant flourishes and several all occasion sentiments, making it perfect for St. Patty's Day and year-round use too!  And during the month of March it's 30% off!  Check it out over at the Verve store and while you're there don't miss the Spring Savings Sale page.

For this project, I created a wall hanging from a chipboard frame I picked up on clearance.  I covered the chipboard with Bo Bunny Paper, then inked up the edges with Vintage Photo ink.  The center frame is a QuicKutz die and I embossed the Irish blessing in Chocolate Chip Craft ink, then stamped the flourish in Bermuda Bay.  For embellishment, I chose a fabulous Prima butterfly from my stash then used some swarovskis and teardrop rhinestones from Pizzazz Aplenty.  To finish things off, I simply punched two holes with my crop-a-dile and threaded some May Arts ribbon through, knotting the ends on the back.

That's all from me today.  Be sure to check out the rest of the fabulous Diva inspirations below.  Next up on the hop is BETTY!

Diva Inspirations Blog Hop


Master Hop List
1. Julee6. Michelle
2. Betty7. Lynda
3. Dawn8. Shannan
4. Jen d.9. Sony
5. Jen T.10.Susan

Enabler's List
Stamps: Blessings (Verve Stamps)
Paper: BoBunny DP, Chocolate Chip (SU!), Cream
Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft, Bermuda Bay (SU!), Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress)
Accessories: Chipboard frame (Daisy Bucket), Nesting Label Die {QuicKutz), Butterfly (Prima), swarovski crystals and teardrop rhinestones (Pizzazz Aplenty), Crop-a-dile, ribbon (May Arts)

108 comments

Nicole said...

Lovely! The components look simple to put together, but it definitely has your flair, and it will definitely grace someone's home.

Ujjwal said...

So pretty!! Love the colors you chose.

Jess Willison said...

This is gorgeous! Love the colors!

Dawn Easton said...

Gorgeous wall hanging Julee! LOVE the colour!

Laura Pryor said...

Um, hello fabulous!! I would proudly display this in my home. It's lovely! Actually, I have the perfect spot! My addy is......
hahahahah! Well, now I'm inspired to make a home decor project for sure!!

Tanya said...

Oh this is so pretty Julee! Hoping to pick up that Blessings set this month I love it!

Margaret de Witt said...

What a fantastic saying Julee, touching and heartfelt and your creation really keeps the focus on it.

Debbie G said...

Such a nice verse. Love how you made it as a little hanging.

ChristineZ said...

What a beautiful idea. I can see so many possibilities with this wall hanging. Gorgeous colors.

MelissaS said...

so pretty! I love that butterfly :)

Vicki Dutcher said...

That turquoise drew me in~~ great hanging!

irishgalkelly said...

I love this Irish blessing and your wall hanging is perfect for it. It's beautiful!

Susi said...

That beautiful butterfly adds a whimsical touch to that fabulous tag!

Wanda Cullen said...

This would make a fabulous gift...love that blessing sentiment! The teal color and that fancy butterfly are so striking!

Rhonda said...

I like that you chose a non green for the Irish blessing. It looks great.

Messy said...

great idea!

Tina said...

Beautiful card...amazing colors

Tina

Amy Kolling said...

Gorgeous creation! Love that turquoise color and that butterfly is the perfect embellie!

pmm said...

Nice to see some projects as well as cards. Love your verse & colors!

Luanne said...

Great project! I like to use this sentiment when I'm making a card to welcome someone into their new home. This would be even better! Thanks Julee!

scrappingnana said...

This is beautiful and a great gift idea. Love that butterfly and the pretty colors.

Marisa said...

Beautiful mix of frames, Julee, and I'm loving that butterfly. Perfect accent for somewhere in your home. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies too :)

Lea L. said...

This is very pretty! And I just love that sentiment!

dj said...

gorgeous!! love that elegant butterfly!! Beautiful inspiration piece!!

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Unknown said...

I love the blessings sentiment! Love the colors you chose. Just so pretty.

Michelle Woerner said...

STUNNING! I love elegant feel to this and the fabulous colors!

Rochelle Sodipo said...

Very pretty!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

This is so pretty, Julee! I love the deep colors and those teardrop rhinestones are perfect!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Lovely! The Blessing set is one of my favorite Verve stamps! The saying is so perfect!

Gretchen said...

Gorgeous Julee! (I bought some of those butterflies after seeing you use them!) Thanks for the inspiation!

jan farnworth said...

what a great card

marilynwillauer said...

Beautiful! Love the verse, the colors and the beautiful butterfly.

SueB said...

great sentiments in this set - and great card, as usual - TFS!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Gorgeous Julee!! I love the colors!! I love that butterfly!! And I love this hanging work of art!! WOW!

Tina said...

I love your wall hanging creation. So pretty! Thanks always for your inspiration!

Teresa Kline said...

such a great idea...I luv those colors...have a super day Julee!

enjoy *~*

Lynda Benden said...

This is just darling Julee! What a great idea and the butterfly is the perfect extra touch!

kellyisascrapdiva said...

This is gorgeous, love the butterfly. I am enjoying the blog hop!

ellepaulette said...

This is so lovely and inspiring!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! Blessings!

kksb said...

Wonderful wall hanging! Colors are fabulous.

Shannan Teubner said...

Julee this is GORGEOUS!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about it...

Joanne Gilch said...

I just checked that new BLESSINGS out at the store...Julee, it's awesome and one that I think will get the most use! Your hanging is exquisite!

Donna Baker said...

how gorgeous!!

Shawnee said...

So Pretty!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Beautiful sentiment!

Lorus! said...

This is beautiful! I love the sentiment and the colors and your accents are perfect!

Debbie Carriere said...

Julee, this is simply beautiful! Love that sentiment!

Anonymous said...

Love the colors and the butterfly! The flourish is elegant.

Jeannette B.

Anonymous said...

This is really a very lovely piece! I like to hang things around my home.

Darlene said...

Beautiful sentiment to go with a beautiful presentation. It's so simple (which I LOVE), yet the butterfly adds such elegance. Beautiful...

Betty Wright said...

Julee, this is fabulous! Beautiful design and sentiment! Wonderful decor element!

Leslie said...

Oh that's beautiful! Love the butterfly and those colors.

Eileen said...

Lovely card. Great colors.

craftymom205 said...

Beautiful card.

jengd said...

Great piece! Wonderful colors- so Irish!

Terri W said...

Cute! I love the color combination!

terri @digitaldesigns dot us

Cassie_lu said...

beautiful wall hanging and the butterfly is a perfect touch

Linda L said...

Love the shape,the teal and that glittery butterfly Julee.

Lisa said...

Beautiful Julee!

Kathy Mc said...

Fabulous piece of decor ~ even if one isn't Irish. Such a sweet verse and great color choices.

Ravengirl said...

That is one fabulous wall hanging! I love how you have embellished it and I really forward to the rest of today's hop!

NancyS said...

WOW, Julee, how beautiful! Love the color and the delicate butterfly. TFS!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Great job. Very pretty.

Unknown said...

This is a beautiful tag. I love the colors

KanataNewf said...

Lovely colour choice for March!

Clare Curcio said...

I really like this! You can't have too much swirly!

Anonymous said...

Oh Julee this is so pretty!

Detra said...

Beautiful! Who wouldn't love to hang this in their home. tfs.

Jerry said...

Thank you for the home decor idea.

Dianna N. said...

Hi Julee! What a beautiful little touch of elegance. I love your choice of color and shape, it really brings out the sentiment!

Kris Turner said...

Very nice decor item - very creative!

Marsha said...

Very pretty. Love that butterfly.

Melissa said...

That butterfly is freakin' amazing, Julee!! I love the color palette - you rocked this one!

Denisse said...

love the fabulous colors! the whole design is so lovely :)

Audria Torian said...

Love, love, love the colors! Absolutely beautiful!

Lillian Child said...

Just stunning!

Crafty Math Chick said...

That sentiment is simply beautiful Julee and I love that butterfly element you added as well.

Rachel B said...

This is so fabulous! I love the butterfly! So amazing!

Jeane said...

Hi Julee...thank you for the fun hop this month. I always love your sentiments stamps. I created cards and especially home decor that i can scatter around the house with your sentiment stamps. It surely always brighten up my day and gives inspiration. Keep up the good work. I love your wall hanging. Just my kind of things..

Big Hugs,
Jeane

Charlotte said...

Lovely! Love the sentiment and the colors.

Amy Sheffer said...

Julee, this a beautiful home decor idea! Love that stamp!!

Heidi said...

Wow- just love that sweet little shape, beautiful colors too.
Heidi

Janet's Joy said...

What a pretty wall hanging!

Ashley Newell said...

Oh my gosh! This is so pretty! I love the colors!

imsteelefullofscrap said...

Beautiful and I love the touch of the butterfly!!!!

irishgreensue said...

Love these Irish Blessings sentiments and flourishes! This is such a cute project! I need to expand my horizons a little - giggle!

Keva said...

Oh wow..how pretty is that? I love those colors especially!

PatS said...

Love your chipboard wall hanging. Love that Bermuda Blue!

Heather said...

What a cute decor element and I LOVE that butterfly! I was wishing I had one of those myself this afternoon for a card I made. Yours is fabulous

sammi said...

Wow, this is gorgeous! Love the butterfly and the bling!

Sue D said...

Great wall hanging--I like the verse, the colors and the butterfly.

Cindy Lou said...

Love the colors on your wallhanging! Just the right setting for such a beautiful blessing. Thanks for sharing!

Jan Garber said...

What a great slant on the usual GREEN you see on everything during St. Pat's! So pretty!

Happy Now said...

This is SO lovely!

Debbie Gaydos said...

This turned out sooo pretty! What a great non-card project. Thanks for the inspiration!

Whitney, everybody knows that! said...

aww. that is so lovely!!

Maria Matter said...

Ooo, I love this color!! beautiful Julee!!

Basement Stamper said...

this is one of my favorite sets and to create a wall hanging? how perfect.

Carla said...

Couldn't be prettier! The butterfly is the perfect accent!

Elizabeth S. said...

I love this. Love the sentiment and your colors.

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

What beautiful colors and that butterfly is the perfect accent for such a wonderful quote.

Radha said...

dearest Julee!!
I love that stamp... so much it is simple and elegant!

My Creative Therapy said...

Wow!! That's incredible!! Just gorgeous!

Pam Speidel said...

Such an inspirational saying and your beautiful wall hangng show cases it perfectly! Love it!...and ALL your stamps! smiles, Pam :)

Luana said...

Really cute.

Bonnie said...

Love Irish blessings. They have always had a place in my heart.

Marianne C said...

You've used your favourite colours beautifully. Irish Blessings has always been a favourite.

Michele said...

Oh my gosh, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the quote, the color, the shape...everything is perfect!! Wonderful job!!

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
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