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Charming Oval Spotlight Day 2

Hi friends!  It's Day 2 of our New Release Spotlights, and time to shine our sneaky Verve spotlight on some more new stamps and dies!  Follow the hop list at the bottom of this post to see our first looks at Egg-stra Special and the Charming Oval and Charming Banner die setsAnd because we love to celebrate, there's a prize hidden on one of today's hop spots, so leave a little shout-out in the comments as you hop about for a chance to win some new Vervey goodness!  You can check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details, deadlines and a little more chitchat about today's featured stamps and dies.

You can find the master hop list at the bottom of this post, but for now I'll turn your attention to the debut of the Egg-Stra Special set and Charming Oval Die Set

I went for an elegant looking card showcasing the new Charming Oval Die Set.  It's a set of three dies that layer together.  I used the smallest die as an Easter egg and cut three of them from some Hello Luscious paper.  I remember as a child  being mesmerized by all the colorful and ornate glass eggs in store windows at Easter time, so that was my inspiration for this card.  I added a cream charming oval mat and bermuda bay, purely pomegranate and wild wasabi outer mats.  Then I dressed things up with two sizes of shiny gold pearls from Pizzazz Aplenty.

That little loopy border is is one of my faves and is made using the Apron border from TCP.  I found this fun Sizzix embossing folder on my last trip to the craft store and had to bring it home with me.  For the sentiment panel, I embossed the Easter blessings sentiment and the Vintage Oval Frame stamp in detail gold.  I colored in the outer line of the vintage oval with a Copic marker, then matted on a Vintage Oval die cut from Wild Wasabi.

Well, that wraps it up for me today.  I posted my CASE Study challenge card a bit earlier, which has another peek at the new dies and an early peek of the set we'll be previewing tomorrow.  To see it, just scroll down to the next post or click here.  Tune in tomorrow for our final Spotlight Hop before the release party on Friday night!  Hope you have a fabulous time hopping today!  See ya soon!

1. Laurie7. Julee (ME)
2. Charmaine8. Sankari
3. Jackie9. Janelle
4. Amber10. Maureen
5. Tosh11. Teresa
6. Andrea12. Amy


Enabler's List:
Stamps: Egg-stra Special, Vintage Oval Frame (stamp) (Verve)
Paper: Hello Luscious (BasicGrey), Bermuda Bay, Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi (SU!), Cream
Ink: VersaMark
Accessories: Charming Oval Die SetVintage Oval Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Gold detail embossing powder (Ranger),
shiny gold pearls (Pizzazz Aplenty), Apron border die (TCP), Flourish, Dots & Ribbon Textured Impression set (Sizzix), gold ribbon, Corner Chomper

90 comments

Joanne Gilch said...

Exquisite!!!!

Dawn Easton said...

Julee, this is gorgeous! As soon as I saw your card I thought of all the Ukrainian Easter Eggs my grandmother has on display. Just beautiful my friend! Can't wait to order all these goodies! Love them!

Christine said...

Wow! So elegant!

Amy Sheffer said...

WOW, Julee! I never saw the elegant side of this set until now! Amazing design with the charming oval frames around the eggs!

Teri C said...

Absolutely elegant! Love the border and the eggs especially. Great job!

Unknown said...

Wow!!! Stunningly gorgeous card! I love the embossing, adore the "eggs" they remind me of cloisonne work I've seen in jewelry and other art work. Seriously this card is beautiful beyond words:)

scrappingnana said...

Very elegant. Love the colors and these new dies. TFS

Mary (Happy Now) said...

An absolutely STUNNING creation! Doesn't look like it could POSSIBLY be handmade! Love the new set and that embossing folder! Wow!

Nicole said...

Oh my word! This is so elaborate. How stunning. How in the world did you get your gold pearls to sit in the loops from the die at the bottom??!!? There is no way I could pull this off.

Jennifer Perkins said...

gorgeous! LOVE your work!!!

Michelle said...

Your work is amazing! I love, love this card. I am speechless and can't wait until the release party!

Tanya said...

Oh Julee! This is amazing! I love it, such an elegant Easter card. :D

Wendy said...

Holy smokes, elegant is right. This is fabulous Julee!!! Great job. Can't wait until tomorrow!! I hope your having fun this week and good luck with the release!!!

dj said...

gorgeous....love the layers that can be created with the new dies...awesome...you did good...once again!!

Linda said...

Julee, this is fantastic, love it

Jen Shults said...

gorgeous!! I love the rich colors of this... so beautiful! LOVE these new stamps!!

Luanne said...

How cool! I love how your sweet eggs fit into that wonderful new die! Your card is really elegant, I love the gold touches.

Wanda Cullen said...

What a gorgeous and elegant Easter card! That EF is perfect and looks like it was meant to coordinate with the loopy punched border! LOVE the triple die pack...so many possibilities!

Lisa Silver said...

WOW! That's just spectacular! Your cards always have that added texture and detail - and this one delivers!! SO lovely!

Gretchen said...

Ooo la lovely! Love the dies!

Lillian Child said...

STUNNING!!!

Karen W said...

Oh Wow I have those dies but never thought to use them like you did, this is fantastic!!! Gorgeous card, I love pretty and elegant.

Tina said...

Julee - Your card is georgeous! So many wonderful details. I love it!

pmm said...

So very pretty and elegant! Love all the textures and rich colors.

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

I will love this new sneak peek .From simple as a child to detailed now Easter Egg decorating is my heart throb..
I love your card.Showcases true beauty.

Lisa Fowler Windsor, CO said...

Beautiful! Julee, I just love your cards!!

Unknown said...

Words fail me. Awesome!

Elizabeth S. said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!

TannyP said...

WOW! That's incredible. Your elegance is unparalelled!

Keva said...

Wow. I love how ornate this card looks. That embossing folder is gorgeous and your color combo with those eggs is fabulous! This card is do detailed and beautiful. I adore it!

Denisse said...

what a gorgeous card! the texture is SO amazing! and those eggs look like they are on a glass diplay case! love it! You did an amzing job with the new dies!

Charlotte said...

OMG! I don't think I've seen anything quite so elegant, so exquisite! I'm speechless!

Susi said...

Love the look of the 3 Ovals done with different DP to match the back panel. SWEET Embossed layer!

lynne said...

Crazy cool way to showoff the die(s) and the stamps and the paper! LOVE it

Melissa said...

Gorgeous! Egg-celent!

Carol said...

This is a fancy card! Eggstra special!

Amy Kolling said...

Oh Julee, this is divinely gorgeous and elegant! I love what you have done with those dies! Such a charming card!

Colorado Crafter said...

Lovely card!! TFS!!

Julie S. said...

Love the dies and the papers -- wow factor is huge!

Marisa said...

That EF is perfect for this card! Love the loops at the bottom and your use of all the dies. Fabulous card!

Leslie Deering said...

I think this card is vintagey and I like the eegs I know someone who dies their eggs this way hmmm.. might have to try this for them thank you just beautiful !

Debbie Carriere said...

Most definitely an elegant Easter card!! It sure does remind me of those glass eggs! Wnderful color choices, too

My Creative Therapy said...

Wow!! That card is just stunning!! That border is awesome! I'm just blown away :)

Unknown said...

such an amazing card!

Pauline said...

Julee, this is Gorgeous! Beautiful job in displaying the eggs. Love all your details.

Melissa said...

Oh Julee...stunning. The eggies are exquisite and the little touch of gold makes everything POP. SO beautiful!

Ravengirl said...

What a gorgeous sample of your new dies! I love the rich colors you used today and pairing it with gold really reminds me of those ornate eggs we see at this time of year!

Sue from Oregon said...

Wowser...what a classy card!

jan farnworth said...

very pretty total nice piece of eye candy to behold

Allison Rankin said...

As always, your stunning creations leave me breathless. So not an Easter card yet it is one (IYKWIM). Wow.

smhoffmann said...

This is just beautiful.

Sharon

Cassie_lu said...

you have turned those eggs into something of elegance. amazing job

Lorus! said...

Just beautiful!

~Olga said...

Love the card, it came out fab.! You always make fantastic card, love your work. :o)

Maureen said...

hola chica!! This is amazing!! I think you need to go and get it appraised what with all that gold and lusciousness :) Just stunning!! Love those new dies!

Andrea Ewen said...

How wonderfully elegant! Those gold pearls just put this card over the top! Fabulous design and super mix of textures!

Rose said...

Oh my ever lovin' goodness, your card is stunning! That has to be framed and put on display somewhere special. Love your eggs and your whole beautiful theme.

DottyA Cards & Things said...

Now this is different, so elegant but cheery too.. Looks like Spring to me!!
You do Great Work! Love these Dies and Stamps!!

Miss J said...

elegantly beautiful easter card, Julee! love it!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

This is so beautiful, Julee! I love the rich colors and the gold trim! Love it!

Janelle Stollfus said...

Oh dear, heavens to betsy! Girl, this card is amazing! Totally gorgeous in every way!

mekei said...

gorgeous details

Jeanne H said...
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Jeanne H said...

Wish I could think of another word for elegant - can't, so I will just say your card is wonderful!

Deleted other post - poor spelling. :(

dinosaur said...

I love the embossing folder and the border together. Very pretty!

NanaConnie said...

OMG! What an elegant card! Love how you did the ovals/eggs. Beautiful. I'm goin going to be so sorry to miss the release party but duties call other places tomorrow night. I am just loving all the sneak peeks from the DT. Great work as usual!

Moosisk said...

WOW(mouth hanging open for effect!)! This card is FABULOUS! I love the embossed paper background and your choice of patterned papers. Just marvelous, darling! :D

KanataNewf said...

my this is stunning.

Sue D said...

Very elegant Easter card. I like the papers you used and the loopy trim.

Anonymous said...

This is the most beautiful card I have ever seen. Absolutely stunning. I love your blog and love the stamp line. You inspire me! And a big thank you for that! Robin B. Galfriday8@sbcglobal.net

Susan said...

As always your work is amazing and inspiring. TFS!

Heidi said...

Julee- what can I say? This is a absolutely gorgeous elegant card. I think that you have done it again girl!

marilynwillauer said...

Elegance is this card! What a wonderful job you have done. Thanks for sharing.

Becky Thomas said...

Elegant was the first word that popped into my head when I saw your beautiful card. Looks like I agree with lots of other gals!

Crafty Math Chick said...

WOW - this is so stunning and elegant! Look at that looped border and all those little golden domes you added all over Julee - so decadent!

Marsha said...

Very pretty. Aren't you patient putting on all those gold pearls.

irishgalkelly said...

Perfection!! So pretty Julee. Love the colors you used and this new fun die.

Julia M said...

Pure elegance Julee....those eggs are fabulous and I love all the gold accents.

starqueen said...

Hi Julee,
Such a gorgeous card! All your details come together beautifully!
Thanks for sharing!

Maureen Merritt said...

Wow, stunning and elegant!

Unknown said...

This card is just gorgeous. The colors are wonderful. Those eggs are beautiful, and that embossing is lovely. Enough said.

Rachel B said...

Absolutely stunning! I love the colors and borders and sentiment is so elegant!

Sherry Kushibab said...

This is a stunning card....love the colors and the different shapes.

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Julee.

Hugs Riet.xx

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

So elegant - simply beautiful!

Barbie D. said...

Stunning...love the new dies.

Cindy Lou said...

You went for elegant and Nailed it! This card is exquisite, very well balanced, DP's chosen perfectly and the whole overall of the card executed perfectly! Briliant! Thanks for sharing!

Dana said...

Lovley card!!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Wow is this ever gorgeous, Julee!

Karen Howard said...

Wow, this is really beautiful! Love the layout and embellishments you used! Your cards are amazing, I'm your newest follower. Hugs, Karen