I used one of Amber's fabulous VLV sketches from February:

Take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs below for some Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!
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We've hidden a little mystery prize on one of today's hop spots, so be sure to leave a little comment love as you hop around for a chance to win!
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, May 5
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, May 5
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve
And since it's a new month, that means we've got a new Stamp
of the Month to reveal! In May we're featuring the sentiment set, Dare to Be. With 5 uplifting and encouraging sentiments, this set is perfect for graduation, congratulations or just a little pick me up. Or pair it with the To the Moon, Chicks Rule or Lucky Ducky sets for perfect little love notes to tuck into a lunchbox.
And at 40% off during the month of May, Dare to Be is a pretty big deal!
Happy crafting!
Stamps: To The Moon (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Sweet Nectar dp (K & Co.), Poppy Red (PTI), Whisper White, Lovely Lilac (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko), YoYo Yellow, So Saffron (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Lacey Circles & Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Arch Scallop border punch (EK Success), ribbon, gems, Jute twine, White Opal Liquid pearls (Ranger), button (DeNami Design), dimensionals, paper piercer, sewing machine, daubers
Size: 5 1/2" Square










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ReplyDeleteSO many beautiful details to admire in this card! Great take on that fun sketch! I just love that sentiment!
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ReplyDeletelets do this again...I adore your card, sweet Andrea......I luv this sketch, it is one of my favorites too...the gingham sure does do it for me...hope your day is awesome!
ReplyDeletesorry to hijack your comment section, but I had a mistake in the first one....*grin*
enjoy *~*
Andrea, the fabulous paper, the wonderful sentiment, the embellishments....all perfection!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! The bright fun cards are always my faves!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the sketch, your choice of patterns and colors make this one happy card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the colors and the perfect layering choices!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Love those colors/papers and the double layered lacey circle nesties!! Wonderful card!!
ReplyDeleteoh how i need this sentiment... love this wonderful card
ReplyDeleteThis is a really sweet card! I love the edge punch and the fun red gingham paper!
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright card sure to improve the recipient's day. Love the orange and green with the red gingham - just delightful. TFS!
ReplyDeleteFabulous sponging on the sentiment panel and the gingham is too fun :) Love the bright cheery colours you used and the border punch on the "window's" top and bottom. Great card.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I to love this sketch. Love your paper and stitching around the edges.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love this sketch too. Love the gingham, and your beautiful colors.
ReplyDeletewonderful
ReplyDeleteWow! Do I love the colors you chosen with the red gingham, bright and colorful!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!! Very nice card!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. So cheerful. The red and white gingham is so pretty. I love all the layers of your sentiment panel - and of course all the stitching and bling.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteMost fabulous card on the hop!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome as always Andrea! Love your work with this sketch (I will have to revisit it too!), your liquid pearl accents, and your shading of the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, thank you so much for commenting on my PDCC post - it means a lot to me. I've admired your work 'from afar' for a few months now, studying your work, admiring your creations, learning from your blog and tutorials, and hoping I can develop talent to be great like you! ;-) This card is so lovely. I always love to see the way you create borders and medallions and such with punches and layering. Cheers! -Ally
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. The colors are stunning.
ReplyDeleteLovely card! I just love that sentiment.
ReplyDeleteOh I love, love your card! Love the colors. And yes, 40% off Dare to Be is a pretty big deal!!!
ReplyDeleteThe bright colors are beautiful and I love how you inked around the outside of your circle!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sketch and love your card. The colors and sentiment are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGod bless,
PeggyS
So cute! I love all the little details you added!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful papers and colors. I so love this sentiment; I read this book to my son before he was even born.
ReplyDeleteEye catching color combination! Love the red gingham. Fantastic sketch, too.....gonna' hafta give it a go myself!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet cheery card! I LOVE that gingham!!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, this is gorgeous! You had me at gingham! Wonderful layout, detailing, and sponging! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this card! The DP's are perfect and so is the sketch you decided to use to show it all off. Great job! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love the papers and the sentiment. TFS
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a picnic on a summer day...cute.
ReplyDeleteMom, Apple pie and ice cream!! This card is full of love and sweetness! You really have a great combinations.....as usual :D "I love you to the moon....." reminds me of Jackie Gleason, who my mom thought was so funny. (I know, the quote is from a book!! dah!)
ReplyDeleteLove this set and love this card! I really like your take on the sketch. So, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card as always! Love the way your yellow sentiment circle mimics the moon in the way you sponged it! Great combination of papers!
ReplyDeletethis is so beautiful, love the sketch and the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the sketch and your interpretation of it. Love the gingham papers you used as well as the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous, I love how the papers complement one another.
ReplyDeletewhat bright and cheery colours!! Love the ribbon and fun sketch!! I just got that EK punch this week from Ellen Hutson! Thanks for the inspiration!! Hugs to you Diva!
ReplyDeleteI just love these colors, Andrea! BEAUTIFUL bow--it's perfectly done! Great job--and fantastic job at combining so many challenges:) LOVE:)
ReplyDeleteLove the arch border punch embellished with bling! Very cute! Also love the red/white checkered background! Great work!
ReplyDeleteSo many cute elements to look at. A truly lovely card.
ReplyDeleteTotally sweet!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card as always! Love your paper and stitching around the edges.
ReplyDeleteHugs Rhonda A
Beautiful! I love the colors and the sentiment is prefect with the sketch!
ReplyDeleteLOVE everything about this ~ the colors, the sketch...everything! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the red checked dp and the flowered dp as background for the sentiment! Fabulous design.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I love the colors you've chosen!
ReplyDeleteThis card is pure sunshine! Love the sweet gingham and all your fabulous details. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSO PRETTY! and i totally love that sentiment! great work!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS, Andrea!! I love the red gingham with the yellow...so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love the rich colors and your interpretation of the sketch is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the cheerful dp and the sweet sentiment!
ReplyDeletegasp! That is one of my fave sentiments!!! I am so in love with this card- off to CASE hee hee xo
ReplyDeleteLove the gingham and flowers combination. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteOh My! Oh Wow! This is Stunning! Love the colors (that red gingham!) and how you used the yellow to set the whole creation off. You got me thinking summer picnic and what happy thoughts that brings to mind. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis card instantly made me smile. I love the red gingham!
ReplyDeletehow pretty! great colors
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
Oh Andrea, this is out of this world gorgeous! All the rich and fabulous detail, love how you used the gradient colors in the sentiment circle, love the double layered medallions, beautiful little HAPPY dots around the circle, darling borders with that extra sparkle ... this card just POPS with Pizazz! Very Well Done! The colors just bring a smile to my face! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute--love the red gingham!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, Andrea! I LOVE the gingham!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the combination of colors and patterns you chose...beautiful card! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is one of my FAVORITE sentiments! Fabulous card creation!
ReplyDeleteperfectly lovely. That sentiment is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright and cheery card. Love the gingham and that great sentiment too.
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