Hi there! It's Seasons Givings Blog Hop time again and I'm so excited to be participating again this year. A big shout-out to Latisha Yoast, who does all the behind the scenes work to put on this annual blog hop. The entire blog hop is about giving back and thanking our awesome readers, and each and every stop on the hop is doing their own giveaway! How cool is that?
I enjoy a lot of different styles of crafting, but my heart always brings me back to shabby chic or mixed media creations when I'm creating just to create. My start at a card for this hop quickly turned into a little 5X7" canvas.
Back before the holidays, I was shopping for Christmas papers and I saw this KaiserCraft Romance line of paper and ephemera and had to bring the last remaining single sheets they had home with me. Fast forward to New Year's Eve and as I packed my Christmas papers away, I stumbled across these beautiful papers and just had to make something.
I love the quote on this ephemera piece, and since it seemed fitting for celebrating a new year that was my jumping off point. Next I cut a designer paper panel, distressed the edges and then added a couple layers of lace and some pearl flourish stickers. At this point my card took a detour to a canvas because I remembered these awesome resin frames I picked up at Michaels a while ago. I painted it with glitter paste and then while that was drying, layered some of the ephemera flowers how I wanted them then added it all to the frame.
The canvasboard is treated with heavy gesso, then I used a Prima stencil to add texture with White Sands Crackle Paste. Once things were dry, I added a seam binding bow, a wood flourish painted with texture paste and glimmer paste, and a few random flowers from my stash.
Okay, there's my project in a nutshell, let's move on to the giveaways...
To enter my giveaway, leave me a comment telling me the favorite book you read in 2017, or if you were too busy to read (no shame in that, I've got two little kiddos so most of the books I've read are about Pete the Cat!), tell me your favorite movie or TV show.
Giveaway 1 {winner must have a US shipping address}
Giveaway 2 {US & International winners welcome}
Comment deadline for the prize drawing is 8:00 pm Mountain on Monday, January 8. Please check back on Jan. 9 to see if you are a winner.
Julee Tilman {You are here}
If you're new to Verve, we've got our year end clearance sale going on through January 3 with everything 35% off, plus save an additional 15% off your order with gift code GBUY17.
Happy hopping and happy new year!
Next up on the hop is Karen Baker.
Comment question: What book (or movie or TV show) did you most enjoy in 2017?
Comment question: What book (or movie or TV show) did you most enjoy in 2017?
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 234 of 234AWESOME!!! I loved reading the Chronicles of Narnia - the whole series!! I loved each of them so much!! They each had such a deep message!
Greetings from Ireland......so giveaway 2 please....if my name comes out of the hat. I had a chance to re-read Jane Austen’s Persuasion over the summer....loved it all over again.
Wonderful give away and thanks for the inspiration! My favorite movie of the year was Gleason. It is very poignant.
I laughed so hard at Pete the Cat!! I work full time and hardly have time to pursue my passion of card making... so I will just cut to the chase and tell you my favorite movie of all time is Somewhere in time - a beautiful movie! Your projects are beautiful - happy new year and thanks for the chance to win something awesome.
I pick Hallmark Romance or Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on TV every time no matter how soppy they might be! If there's a choice of prizes, I would select #2 but I can understand if a non-USA is selected that would be the most sensible prize to award them. Thanks for the opportunity to win and to see your lovely creations for the first time...Gorgeous!
Hi Julee! Its’ so nice to put a face with a company. I have some lovely Verve stamps. I read 2 books this year and they were second hand and I have no idea what the titles were. LOL. Clean romances. My favorite TV show is Survivor. Thanks so Much. Happy New Year. Paulette Still
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Love to watch fixer upper on tv.
Your card is gorgeous, I love working in mixed media, on cards and scrapbook layouts!
My favorite movie this year was Hidden Figures. Happy 2018!
I always love your projects and this beauty is no exception! What a fabulous prize package you've put together! (US)
I know it's YA, but I really liked Rysa Walkers Timebound/Chronos series. My 90 year old aunt and I enjoy reading Laura Childs' simple cozy Tea Shop mysteries ... they started me into the world of tea!
Wonderful card!! My favorite tv show is NCIS. I have watched Mark Harmon ever since he was on St Elsewhere!!
Your work is so beautiful! I love the layers! I didn't read much other than did magazines!
Happy New Year. I love prize 1. 2017 my favorite book was ... Who am I kidding I haven't picked up a book in years due to lack of time and my love reading doesn't go well with my eyes. I pick my favorite TV show was and still is Heartland.
I love to read all books. Any and all James Patterson was my fav in 2017.
Ooo, books. Now you're talking my language. I love A Study in Scarlet Women and its sequel A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas. Basically it's lady Sherlock Holmes set in the same time period as Conan Doyle, so it really digs into what it would be like for a woman to have that kind of mind in that time, plus it's so fun to see all the shout-outs to canon. Also, if you want something new for your boys, my nieces (who are a little younger than your boys) love "The Tickle Book" by Ian Whybrow. It's a lift-the-flap book where you get to be the tickle monster. Also, if you want something to listen to, I love the BBC Radio 4 series called "Cabin Pressure." Hilarious 28 minute episodes about the world's most ridiculous airline (okay, it's only one jet, so airdot).
Anyway, so the point I believe was...crafting? ;-) Thank you for your generosity, and I hope you have a fantastic new year!
We have a kindergartener at home so we read a lot of Pete The Cat in 2017... LOL! We love that book. I love reading faith-related books too.
Thank you so much for the chance to win your amazing prize pack!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Such a gorgeous card! My favorite book Devil in the White City! So interesting! Happy New Year!
Gorgeous cards, Thanks for your generous participation in this Season of Giving Event! I enjoyed reading: The Honorable Imposter by Gilbert Morris
Wishing you a Happy Healthy New Year. Thank you for the generous gift, for whoever wins.
My favorite tv show right now is the Good Doctor. This year I plan to start reading again, on the treadmill!
Happy New Year. Thanks for the giveaway. I’m not much of a reader, but my favorite tv show is Grey.s Anatomy.
My favorite movie from 2017 was The Big Sick. I am a sucker for a good Rom-Com.
I love your projects, so feminine and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents and inspiration. Yes, Grace is Sufficient - He is amazing. I do have a US address and appreciate the opportunity to enter your giveaway. God bless your giving heart! Diana O emichaeis12@hotamil.com
Such a pretty canvas! Your work is absolutely beautiful! I can picture that canvas on a nightstand in a cozy cottage. I didn't read as much as I would have liked, but I did enjoy reading, "A Man Named Ove", finally.
I don't get to read a lot but I do start my day with scripture from the Bible. I would have to say my favorite show for 2017 was This Is Us. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize package.
Happy New Year! I'm working my way through the Game of Thrones books...so I would have to say book 3 was my favorite that I read in 2017. Thank you for the chance to win!
I really enjoyed the Assassins Apprentice by Robin Hobb. It is the start of a series of books. Thank you for the opportunity.
It took me 4 days to figure out how to comment but i finally figured it out! your site has to be on the web page version rather than mobile. Woohoo!!
Having not read them in over 10+yrs & the big whoop-de-doo about the tv series, I've gone back to the Outlander series. As much as I love the series, I feel books are always better than tv or movies.
I want to thank you for not only my very first stamp set but my very first stamp & die set! I absolutely love them!! & the packaging was too cute! I have most everything I need for my first card! <3 <3 From one Julee to another THANK YOU for my purchase & thank you for your participation & generosity in the Blog Hop
I haven't read much lately...after working 2 jobs and crafting on the side! But I do enjoy watching "Poldark"...I just learned about it in 2017 and then binge watched season 1 & 2! It's one of those where you just want to yell at the main actor "What are you doing?!" Lol. Anyway, I enjoy Verve stamps and I love your style...Shabby Chic is not an easy one for me! Happy New Year!
My favourite book this year was from a new to me author - When Hell Freezes Over by Rick Blechta. Thanks for the chance to win some great prizes!
The last book I read was Susan Wilson's "A Man of His Own"> Loved it!! A fabulous brave dog, WW2 & a love story all in one! I would love to win Giveaway #1 as I love gift box surprises. Thanks for the chance to win!
Beautiful card. And congrats on your blogerversary. Ive not had a lot of reading time, but am currently reading Spindlefire and loving it so far. Thank you for your generosity in the seasons of giving blog hop
Sammibug aka Samantha Jackson-Houp aka Sammi
Hi! I've got two kids, ages 4 & 5, so I just have to say - thanks for understanding that the only books I've read lately are children's books - ha! However, once the little ones are asleep, I can get to crafting while watching a show. Two shows I enjoyed last year were Outlander and The Crown. Thanks for the chance to win your awesome prizes & hope your 2018 is wonderful!
I have 3 little kids too. Every Christmas is my favourite movie Home alone. Happy 2018 and thanks for the chance to win.
Happy New Year to you! Such beautiful, ornate details on your project. I love the soft colour palette of the piece. One of my favourite books this year was actually one that my daughters borrowed from the library - The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Thank you for offering this generous giveaway.
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