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Release Day Spotlight Hop

Welcome to Day 4 of Verve's Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops! It's release day and that means all the new Verve that we've been sharing this week is available in the store.  To celebrate, we're putting on another hop and the prize is the ENTIRE release. Woohoo!  Today's featured focus is designer's choice, so you might just sneak a peek at a whole bunch of must-haves!  I'm the first stop on today's hop, so let's get to it!


For today's card, I pulled out the Kindness Matters stamp set.  I really wanted to use the kind and brave sentiment, so started by stamping the two sentiments on stitched circle die cuts and then sponging with broken china ink. I just adore these sentiments together. It seems like I tell my boys to be kind approximately 100 times a day. I hope the repetition sinks in and they turn into little humans with a heart for others. And ones that are brave enough to stand up for what's right when they see others being unkind.

Okay, on with the card... next I pulled together some neutral prints, distressing the edges with tip top taupe ink and rounding one corner.  The flower is embossed in white on tiptop taupe and cut with the coordinating Great Kindness Die Set.  I layered all three sizes of flowers one on top of each other and just love the look.  To finish, I added some black leafy spray die cuts from the Great Kindness Die Set and a teeny library clip on one of the sentiment circles.


Thanks so much for stopping by and thanks for all the wonderful support and comments the past few days.  I love sharing new goodies with you and it's so fun to hear your thoughts. Next up on today's hop is the fabulous Stacey!

Want to win some shiny new Verve? Today's prize is a BIG one. We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win our ENTIRE new release! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for the full hop list and all the prize info and deadlines!
Kindness MattersGreat Kindness Die SetScripture Medley 4
Potter's ClayPottery Die SetGold Package Sequins

Day 3 Hop List
1. Julee7. Betty
2. Stacey8. Charmaine
3. Maureen9. Laurie
4. Lesley 10. Christyne
5. Marisa11. Autumn (Guest)
6. Hillary (Guest)

PS. Laurie's card will be a little late today. 



Enabler's List 
Stamps: Kindness Matters  (Verve Stamps)
Paper: tip top taupe, basic black (SU!), white, dp scraps
Ink: broken china (Ranger Distress), tip top taupe (SU!), black, versamark, Copic marker
Accessories: Great Kindness Die Set (A Cut Above by VERVE), Stitched Circles Stax (MFT), mini library clip (SU!), Stardust Stickles (Ranger)

59 comments

Karen Day said...

Wonderful sentiments, as always, Julee!

Ravengirl said...

You do such beautiful work! Today's card is no exception. Thank you for a wonderful selection of stamps and dies that you are putting out.

Colleen said...

Beautiful card as always.
Love the new set of stamps and dies.
Thank you

Whimsey said...

So beautiful Julee, you rock at putting colors & patterns together. Just gorgeous!!

SewPaperPaint said...

Julee, this card is just so beautiful! I love these patterns and colors together! A great hop this week with inspiration overload! Thanks so much for inviting me to participate. <3 Hugs, Autumn

wannabcre8tive said...

Your card is beautiful. I love the white embossed flowers and your color combo.

Diana Nguyen said...

Wonderful. Love the layout and the colors work beautifully together.

Christi Flores said...

This is my all-time favorite color combo! Gorgeous!!!

Arianna Barbara said...

Wow! Another great card!!! Really beautiful!!!

stampwithsandy said...

Wow, what a generous give-away! I really love the flowers on your card Julie, they layer up so beautifully! Thanks for the chance to win!

gingergirl said...

So many new thoughts on making a card. Very nice.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

very nice.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

very nice.

Luanne said...

Love everything in your release, Julee! And I really love the new flower dies. They are on the top of my wish list!

Cynthia said...

Beautiful design and colors, Julee!

Laurie M said...

Love this new set!!!

Sue Crease said...

Truly a beautiful card. I find it hard to think of new things to write so that you won't get board with our comments but it is what it is beautiful. Great colour ways again today.
Sue

Sue D said...

Beautiful. Love the neutral colors and the circle design.

Mary Holshouser said...

Beautiful card.
I love the muted tones of the papers.
The blue flowers really pop off the
card.
thanks for sharing.

Michelle said...

This has been a wonderful hop. I have enjoyed all the pretty makes.
Your card today is awesome I just love layers! 😉

Marisa said...

Can I have just one of your creative genes, pretty please??!! Love the pop of blue against the taupe and black. Gorgeous card as always :)

Connie Mercer said...

Beautiful card :)

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful card. Love the new stampset and dies.

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful card. Love the new stampset and dies.

Margaret said...

Love your beautiful card and the colors you used. Thanks for an opportunity to win such an awesome prize!

Karen B. said...

Awesome, awesome sentiment! Love you card.

Celeste Goff said...

Lovely card Julee! I love the muted tones with that pop of turquoise!

Gail said...

I love the colors of your card - very becoming and eye appealing - thanls for the hop!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card! We love this saying at our house!

BonnieC said...

Love the whole release, Julee, and your card is amazing!!!!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Beautiful card Julee. I love these colours and the white embossing on the taupe. I can't wait to do some shopping;)

sharrilou said...

Very pretty, this months blog hop has been so inspiring.

Unknown said...

Love the chevron mixed with the stripe.
Grand sentiment!

Kris B said...

Love the sentiment! Great color combo and the little clip on the sentiment circle is adorable!

McStamper said...

Love the new stamps and dies. Thanks for a great hop with so much fabulous inspiration.

Carmela said...

Love the layered flower and the bold, background paper. Such a great card.

Miriam Prantner said...

Love the layered flower and how the blue pops against all the neutrals.

Donna G. said...

My Verve wish list continues to grow! What lovely stamps!

Stephanie said...

Gorgeous!

eemel said...

This card is beautiful! I love those flowers!

JoAnn said...

Wow, this is gorgeous Julee. Love the colors combo and the flowers.

Rosemary said...

beautiful release... your card is just gorgeous!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful details, dimension and colors! Awesome release!

Jean Bullock said...

Great job on this. I love the sentiments you chose. The chevron and diagonal stripes look wonderful together.

Mary-Anne V said...

I absolutely love this Kindness matters set...the sentiments are my favourite! wonderful card design.

Christine said...

Fabulous layout! Love the gradient inking and double sentiments, and the Verve colors always look great!

Beverly Perdue said...

Your cards are always amazing! I love how you created the layered flowers! Just beautiful!

Anneleise said...

Love the color scheme you chose. Great card!

Colleen said...

Beautiful flowers and the sentiments are perfect...if only everyone in the world would be kinder, what a great place it would be! thank you for your inspiration!

D.Ann C said...

I wouldn't've thought of this color combo, but it looks fabulous!!

Lucy E. said...

Your cards are always fantastic!
I don't always think to use neutral
colors in such a big way, but
you always seem to make it look
fabulous!

Helen Gullett said...

This is beautiful! Love your colors.

Me said...

Love the sentiment! Very encouraging!

Me said...

Love the sentiment! Very encouraging!

Jerrie said...

You always make such beautiful cards. This sentiment is strong and bold! Love it

Jerrie said...

You always make such beautiful cards. This sentiment is strong and bold! Love it

Super Stick Chick said...

Stunning card! Love the layers and this entire new release!!!

Amy C. said...

Beautiful new releases! So uplifting and inspiring!

CherylQuilts said...

Gorgeous, and I love how the sentiment is showcased. So perfect for the right occasion. And I love the flowers. Hugs!