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June Diva Inspirations Blog Hop

Hi friends! It's the 10th of the month and that means it's time for our monthly blog hop and challenge! I'm the first stop along today's hop, so settle in and let's get hopping!

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 July 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!


For my card, I pulled out the newly restocked Dream Big stamp set. It's one of my favorites, and I was super excited to stamp with it again. I embossed the flowers in tangerine tango on some BasicGrey designer paper, then cut with the coordinating Scalloped Flowers Die Set.  The leaves are stamped in smoky slate on the same color of card stock and cut with the coordinating Dreamy Leaves Die Set.  I accented with a starburst rhinestone.



The sentiment is stamped in smoky slate on a Stitched Pennant and then I layered a bit of cheesecloth behind for some texture.  The cloudy dp seemed like the perfect backdrop, so I finished off with some distressed edges.


Thanks so much for stopping by today! 
The challenge deets and hop list are below and Betty's blog is the next stop along the hop!



Summertime is on the way and a soft beachy vibe is our inspiration this month. Soft neutrals and bold pops of color are sure to bring a bit of summer flair to your projects. Take your inspiration from the graphic or follow the color pattern, just have fun stamping. We can't wait to see what you create!
Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Tuesday, July 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

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. Charmaine 9. Stacey
4. Christyne 10. Susan
5. Laurie 11. Teresa
6. Lesley

Enabler's List
Stamps: Dream Big (Verve Stamps)
Paper: dp (DCWV), orange DP (BasicGrey), smoky slate (SU!), white
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Smoky Slate (SU!)
Accessories: Scalloped Flowers Die Set, Dreamy Leaves Die Set, Stitched Pennants Die Set (A Cut Above by VERVE), sunburst rhinestone (Pizzazz Aplenty), cheesecloth

40 comments

~amy~ said...

Beautiful Julee!

stampwithsandy said...

Such a beautiful card, Julee. I love the big jewel and your shabby-chic style.

Kate said...

Simply gorgeous

Amy C. said...

Gorgeous design and mix of products.

Amy C. said...

Gorgeous design and mix of products.

wannabcre8tive said...

Just beautiful. I love the distressing and the pretty bloom in tangerine.

EmileeAnn said...

Love that bright orange flower on the grey background...it's like a little bit of cheer on a cloudy day.

Gail said...

Lovely Julee! Thanks for sharing your lovely art - blessings!

Janelle said...

Love the very soft effect in your background. Cheesecloth really adds to that. Very Pretty.

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card. Love your shabby chic style. The cheesecloth is a great accent.

Karen B. said...

Beautiful and soft textures.

ellyscard creatief said...

Great card.

Becca Yahrling said...

That flower is so vividly divine in color! Gorgeous card.

CherylQuilts said...

Beautiful, Julee, and I love the vibrant flower that just pops! And I'm loving the stitched pennant die set! Big hugs!

Lori Turner said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS, Julee! Loving these colors xoxoxo

2dogs2luv said...

your combo of colors are amazing; love your card.

Michele K. Henderson said...

This is beautiful! I love how you've blended the colors in your petals, and how pretty the flower looks with the grey leaves. So creative!

Carmela said...

Lovely card Julee! Your distressing and textures are great.

McStamper said...

Beautiful card.

Ericka Strange said...

Beautiful card love the soft rustic look. So pretty.

cghundley said...

Love the color of the
flower against the grey
background, very pretty.
Carla from Utah

Marisa said...

Gorgeous!! LOVE the orange against the blue.

Nancy said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Julee! Loving these colors together! Great inspiration!

Sue Crease said...

I'm loving these colours you have chosen this month. A lovely card you have made too. That touch of cheesecloth makes it all soft with a sun bleached look.
Sue

Christine said...

Love the soft, calming feel of the card. The touch of gauze and bit of bling are perfect!

Sue D said...

Lovely card. I like the muted background for this flower.

Denise Bryant said...

Love the layered flower and pretty textures on your card! Beautiful!

Mischelle said...

I love the sophisticated, elegance of this card. BEAUTIFUL!

Jess Willison said...

Beautiful! I love the soft colors with that pop of orange!

D- said...

LoVe your wonderful background and pretty flower. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot.com

Arianna Barbara said...

Gorgeus card!!! I love how you have used the colours!!!

Jean said...

So very pretty!

onenogirl said...

I'm digging the grey incorporated into the palette and the stamp / die combination!

Karen Letchworth said...

I'm always inspired by your art, Julee. Thanks for sharing this lovely card in the blog hop. I can't wait to visit the rest of the DT Members' blogs.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth

Andrea Shell said...

What a beautiful take on the inspiration photo! That flower really pops, and I love the texture the cheesecloth adds.

Mimi's Craftroom said...

Simple, but beautiful. I love cards that are clean.

Marjeta said...

Beautiful card. Love intensive color of flower in the midle and beautiful dies.

Marjeta

ionabunny said...

So pretty. Love the misty grey. Hugz

snazzyjj said...

Love your beautiful style and the cheese cloth was the perfect touch.

Janis said...

Love the vivid orange against the soft gray. Just beautiful!!
<3 J

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