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Call to Me and a Spotlight Hop

Hi friends!  Welcome to the first day of Verve's New Release Spotlight Hops!  The Divas are posting their first looks at today's featured stamps and dies, so hop around and leave a little comment love for a chance to win!  All the details and prize deadlines can be found on the Verve Blog.


I have two cards for you today that feature three new plain janes and a new die set.  All the items we're previewing this week will be available for purchase following our release party on Friday night (11/11/11).


I chose a clean, masculine feel for this first card, which uses the Flared Cross plain jane and the Cross Die Set.  It also features the previously released Amazing Grace plain jane.  The cross images on both of these cards are solid stamps, but to achieve a wood feel, I simply inked them with Soft Suede ink, then swept a bristle brush over them before stamping.  Love the effect.  I tied a little twine around the center of the cross and added some twine across the main panel for some interest.


For the second card, I used the same bristle brush technique for the Curvy Cross plain jane, cutting it out with the coordinating cross from the Cross Die Set.  The Jeremiah 33:3 plain jane is embossed on cream, then cut out with Nestabilities.  I added some twine, stitching and some bling to finish things off.

The Cross Die Set also coordinates with the cross images in Richly Blessed and Blessed Christmas, giving you plenty of options this holiday (and throughout the year) to celebrate the reason for the season.

Now it's time to move along to the next stop on the hop.  Have fun!


1. Julee7. Andrea
2. Teresa8. Vickie {Guest}
3. Charmaine9. Amy
4. Maureen10. Laurie
5. Tosha11. Gretchen {Guest}
6. Wanda {Guest}12. Sankari

Enabler's List - Card 1:
Stamps: Flared Cross Plain Jane, Amazing Grace Plain Jane (Verve Stamps)
Paper:
Picadilly (BasicGrey), Soft Suede (SU!), Cream
Ink: Soft Suede (SU!), VersaMark
Accessories: Cross Die Set (A Cut Above by VERVE), fine detail white embossing powder, linen thread (SU!), bristle brush

Enabler's List - Card 2:
Stamps: Curvy Cross Plain Jane, Jeremiah 33:3 Plain Jane (Verve Stamps)
Paper:
Picadilly (BasicGrey), Cream
Ink: Soft Suede (SU!)
Accesories: Cross Die Set (A Cut Above by VERVE), Classic Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders), peridot rhinestones (Pizzazz Aplenty), linen thread (SU!), sewing machine, bristle brush

65 comments

Lynn said...

Julee, Oh my...you out did yourself. The samples are gorgeous! I love hoe you used the twine on the first one!

Gretchen said...

Wow! Love the rustic look!

Miriam Prantner said...

Beautiful cards! I love the stitching on the first, and the woodgrain on each of the crosses. Just gorgeous!

Wanda Cullen said...

LOVE the brush technique and the addition of the twine to the cross...awesome effect! Can't wait to see everyone's samples today!

Wendy said...

Love, love, love these Julee!!!! Oh this hop is going to be GOOD!!

Amy Kolling said...

Julee, your samples do every time......I love your cards. The twine accent on the first cross is awesome!

Amy Sheffer said...

So fabulous, Julee! I love the wooden cross look! You're a genius with details!!

dj said...

Love the cross die....awesome!! Your brown and green color combo really rocks!!

ellepaulette said...

These cards are so lovely!!

scrappingnana said...

Beautiful cards. Love the way you used the bristle brush before you stamped the crosses. Great technique. The twine is a great touch for the cross on the first card. TFS

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

First off, I'm in LOOOOOVVVVEEEEE with that Jeremiah 33 plain Jane!!!! I have to have it!!! Secondly I love the olive and suede combos you used! I don't make enough manly cards, but these colors always work for them!

Maria said...

Fabulous cards!!! Love the style of both crosses! And, the sentiments are just perfect! Beautiful color with great design!

Melissa said...

Awesome cards, I love how they are similar in color but so different in style. Love the touch of twine, it is the perfect finish.

Teri C said...

Great job on this. Love the colors!

Marisa said...

Loooove green and brown together. Two fabulous cards using the colour combo. Love that verse in Jeremiah so into the cart it will go :) Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve for this release!

Tanya said...

these are beautiful! love the green and brown. so excited for a new release!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

I love that brown and green together and your twine treatment is amazing!! Excellent!!

Steph Herbert said...

Really gorgeous card! I love the colors!:)

Sherina57 said...

Cards are so beautiful, love the chance to win

Sherry Kushibab said...

Two fabulous cards...love the colors that earthy green with the brown looks great. Fabulous sentiments - great layouts and design.

Debbie Carriere said...

Absolutely beautiful set, Julee!! Those cross dies look fantastic!

Basslady said...

the cards are so awesome!

love the colour-combo!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Karen Day said...

Beautiful as always! Looking forward to all the peeks this week!

Marsha said...

Love this verse and the cut out crosses are so neat. Really like the colors you used.

Darlene Gabriel said...

These are beautiful cards. Love the rustic look of them. I love the crosses and this verse.

SAMARA said...

Julee, a beautiful stamp and die and your layout if wonderful. May fav. combination. I love how you have added your elements. Gorgeous. Divine Love, Samara

Bridget said...

Julie, I LOVE the idea of a cross die, how fabulous, that's a dream come true - love both these cards and the way you made the woodgrain effect - I've always wanted a "rustic" cross and this fits the bill!

Ravengirl said...

Beautiful cards Julee! Thanks for sharing that cool technique!

Carin said...

These cards are great!

Nicole said...

So lovely. And I love that you included the ability to cut the previous stamps with the new dies.

Lillian Child said...

I do so adore this lovely cross stamp! And adding the twine to the cross - so beautiful! Thanks for sharing both card creations with us!

Unknown said...

I love the wood effect on the cross and the twine. Great cards!

Tetcha Simmer said...

Wonderful cards! I haven't seen that suede ink before but love it with your brush technique, can't wait to try it!

Teresa Kline said...

my favorite color combo..luv these Julee!

enjoy *~*

Tami Grandi said...

These are gorgeous! LOVE the colors and the cards!

scrappinmommom said...

I love both of them, however, the Amazing Grace is just awesome.

Annette Allen said...

wow these cards are beautiful... love your choice in colors...thanks for sharing..

Cindy said...

Beautiful...

Maureen said...

love how you made the faux wood look! These crosses go so well with all the scripture plain janes :) gorgeous!

missy said...

I love your masculine cards and I love the new cross die set. Great color combo!

Susie Bentz: My Time to Play said...

These are just lovely. Thanks for sharing the brush technique.

craftymom205 said...

Love your two cards. Great color choices.

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Tiffmc said...

These cards are stunning. Thanks for sharing with us!

Linda Carson said...

Fabulous artwork! Love the new crosses & dies Julie!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely *love* how you textured the crosses. The flared cross is my new favorite I think! Great sneak peek! :)

KD1223 said...

I love the rustic feel of this card. Thanks for sharing.

dsood said...

Wow, I love the way both cards look, give you a sense of warmth and love.Fabulous job

wendy said...

very rustic feeling cards today...just beautiful

Sankari W. said...

What a wonderful technique of creating a wood feel to the crosses - beautiful cards Julee - Love the bling and the twine and that green is positively GORGEOUS!
Big hugs,
Sankari :)

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

I like it!!

Kate Pape said...

I love the "Grace" card. Simple and strong like the faith it represents.

Luanne said...

wow! very beautiful cards. the colors just matched together and very inspiring it itches my desire to make a card now, hehehe i'm on break preparing for vacation.


Luanne
http://craftersreference.blogspot.com/

Olena said...

Beautiful as always! Looking forward to all the peeks this week! Olena

Maryleva said...

Beautiful --the green makes the card.

KanataNewf said...

Beautiful cards. The cross dies will be nice not just for faith based cards but also for celtic inspired cards.

Lori Turner said...

Wow! These are gorgeous Julee! I love the stipple brush idea - will have to try that!

Janet's Joy said...

Beautiful cards! Love how you made them look like wood.

Ally said...

Beautiful cards, Julee. Love the new products. ;-)

Marlena M. said...

Such incredible cards, and stamps Julee. I love both your samples. ;)

Denisse said...

those colors are stunning together! and well your cards...just gorgeous!!

Piggi-Tokki said...

LOVE this!!! These are great masculine cards to give!! I love the color coordination and the distress detailing.

Sue D said...

I really like the rustic look to these crosses.

TrinaM said...

Love the look of the crosses and the colors that you have chosen for these cards.

TFS
Trina

Tania said...

Beautiful cards. Love the colors that you used for them.

Anonymous said...

great set and I love those cards-the green and brown combo is so peaceful and calming! Nice job!