Friday, August 12, 2011

August Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop...Day 6


Are you ready? Tonight's the night! The big Verve reveal! I can't wait for you all so see what gorgeousness Julee has cooked up, there are so many stamps, dies and sheer fabulousity for you to behold! Today is our 6th and final day of hopping, and we're showcasing the Making A Statement stamp set and two coordinating die sets, Rounded Scallop Frame and Loopy Blooms die sets. Here is my card using all 3 of these newbies:


I adore flowers and this stamp set and the coordinating Loopy Blooms die are going to be first off in my arsenal of shabby card making. There is a whole list of hoppers who are just waiting to show you some card goodness of their own, so I'll keep the chatter to a minimum.



1. Julee10. Laurie
2. Charmaine11. Maureen
3. Tosha12. Amber
4. Andrea13. Amy
5. Sankari14. Jen d.
6. Teresa15. Betty
7. Jackie16. Lynda
8. Sarah {Guest}17. Susan
9. Marisa {Guest}


New products are being released tonight from Verve!  One lucky commenter from each day's hop will win the sets and dies featured that day, so be sure and leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.


Stamps: Making A Statement, Bloom & Grow (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Sweetness (Pink Paislee), Kraft, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Tattered Rose, Walnut Stain & Antique Linen distress inks (Ranger), Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko), Pretty In Pink (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Rounded Scallop Frame, Loopy Blooms, Elegant Leaves die sets (Verve~A Cut Above dies), Kraft envelope (Maya Road), Doily die cut (Martha Stewart), Abstract Flower border punch (EK Success), lace, pearls, Cabbage Roses Ribbon  (MemrieMare Etsy), paper flower (Michael's $1 bin), jute twine 
Size: 5 1/2" Square

77 comments:

  1. this creation is so noble and tender and adorable!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  2. Beautiful creation! So many different elements that work so well together.

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  3. Love all the detail in this beauty. TFS

    Marianne

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  4. Stunning!! Love the colors, the pearls, and this sweet flowers!! Gorgeous work :). See you tonight :)

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  5. So BEAUTIFUL! It takes my breath away! I love all of the peeks today! Can't wait to order the new sets and start playing. Have a fantastic day, Andrea!

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  6. Wow, this is so beautiful, love it

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  7. I know it's silly, but I absolutely love those leaves! This card is beautiful!

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  8. What a great 'best girlfriend' card!

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  9. This is STUNNING!!!!! LOVE how you layered the leaves! OH, and that lace trim is TO DIE FOR!!!

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  10. This is a stunning card. Love the loopy flowers, sprinkling of pearls and lace trimming. Beautiful!!!

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  11. These loopy blooms are so pretty! And I adore those plump little birdies, friends 'til the end! Your card is so elegant Andrea and I love the pearl accents all over! Looking forward to the party tonight! :)

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  12. Gorgeous!! Love the soft colors with kraft!!

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  13. Oh my word - the pearls, the lace, the doily, the beautiful dies...a slice of heaven here on earth!

    GORGEOUS!

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  14. So pretty! Very lovely goodies on this! Love those dies!

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  15. Oh my gosh!!!.....breathtaking Andrea. Love everything about this. So soft and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  16. WOW, this is over the top GORGEOUS!! Love the kraft envie and all the shabby chic details!

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  17. Ooooo, how pretty! Love that lacey look.

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  18. Beautiful card as always.

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  19. It's a so beeeutiful! I love how uber feminine it is with all those added details! Can I go "shopping" in your stash?? ;-)

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  20. I love all of those little details - they add up to such a beautiful card!

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  21. Although I've loved your more simple designs of late, it's nice to see a 'more is more' card again!! :) Love it! All the dainty details are just wonderful :)

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  22. Such a pretty card! So soft and pretty!

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  23. AMAZING details here Andrea! I love all the pearls in just the right places!

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  24. Wow! What a great layout!!!

    joannhw

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  25. Holy moly, woman!! This is amazing! Just love the flowers (can't wait to play with them some more) and all the amazing details on this card! Gotta go back and stare at it some more! See you tonite at the par-tay :)

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  26. Gorgeous card!! Love the softness of it!!

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  27. Your card is breathtaking with all its sweet goodness. Love the pearls dashed around the envie!

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  28. Wow, pure gorgeousness! I love those new die cut flowers and leaves. And I am suffering from pearl envy!!!

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  29. Wow, so much beautiful layering and details!

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  30. So many beautiful layers of goodness!

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  31. Wow this is so gorgeous. I don't even know where to start with all that I love about it. There are just so many wonderful details here. You must know by now that I LOVE all the pearls. I love all the new dies we've been seeing glimpses of this week and my pocket book will be feeling it tonight.

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  32. I love the sprinkled pearls! And the loopy trim is perfect with the loopy flowers. Love it!

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  33. This is beautiful. I love the loopies.

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  34. So elegant and feminine! Fabby!

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  35. Pearls and lace! Love that look.

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  36. Gorgeous! I think I say that about all your cards, but really this one is way over the top beautiful!! Love the loopy blooms die, love that stamped birdie, love the rounded scallop die, love it all:)

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  37. Very pretty mix of color and textures !

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  38. This card is simply DARLING, Andrea. I'm loving this blog hop because the designers' card are amazing. I'm having so much fun!
    Blessings,
    Karen

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  39. Beautiful! Your design is just stunning!

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  40. Beautiful card! Love the birdies on the envelope! Just perfect!

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  41. So, so pretty! Love the flowers!!

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  42. So pretty. Love the scalloped envelope tucked in there with the pearls!!

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  43. Gorgeous creation. Love the new Loopy Blooms and dies. TFS

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  44. what a beauty. i love how girly this card is with the lace and pearls and light colors. absolutely love the shabby chic design

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  45. So many lovely details on a beautiful, feminine card.

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  46. Cute! So frilly and girly! Love the colors.

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  47. Your cards are just stunning my friend!

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  48. I just love this sweet shabby card - Beautiful!

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  49. I am so excited for tonight. You card is fabulous and can't wait to see all the new STUFF!! Thanks for a great week of inspiration!!!

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  50. Wow, this is fabulous! So many beautiful details, so loving the loopy blooms!

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  51. Lots and lots of wonderful details!!

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  52. So elegant. I love the layered trims, and the smattering of pearls on the kraft piece. Glorious work!

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  53. I've never tried the "shabby" look, but you've got it nailed down perfectly!
    So many of the elements that you used remind me of my grandma - she used to make the most detailed crochet flowers and doilies...
    If this was a contest, you'd get my vote!

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  54. If only I could do vintage like you. Every card is sso special.

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  55. Everyone has said it all... this will be copied and filed away for a CASE day.

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  56. This card is grand and the loopy blooms are wonderful. I can see so many uses!

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  57. I think you saved the best for last with this card! It is so beautiful and I just love all of your little details.

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  58. Beautiful feminine colors. You always know the right amount of embellishments to add, Andrea! ;)

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  59. Love this shabby chic card! The colors and details are so perfect. :D

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  60. For the first time ever, I am hoping to join you all in the Verve Forum for the special night! WHoo hoo! Love those little birds you subtly stamped on the kraft envelope, and the way you've scattered pearls like bird seed! (don't know if that was intentional, or not)

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  61. oh this is over the top pretty Andrea! I love your style!

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  62. Thanks for all the great work you have all done and for sharing!

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  63. Gorgeous! i love the soft colors and the amazing details :)

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  64. Very beautiful card. Love that Kraft envelope.

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  65. What a beautifully elegant card.

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  66. Love this card. Love all the different layers. Thank you for showing us your beautiful card.

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  67. Stunning Andrea!!! So much detail - a gorgeous card!!

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  68. Very vintage feel to your card - so sweet!

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  69. Oh, what a pretty card! I Love your new goodies!

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  70. OHHHH! Andrea--this is GORGEOUS! I am loving all the pearls you are using on your creations! I LOVE that flower cluster and that mini envelope! FAB FAB FAB:) Beautiful colors:)

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  71. The details, the layering, the elements oh my....! Andrea. this card is simply amazing!! All I can say is Wow!! Love the chance to win some new releases.

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  72. Hi Andrea, What a beautiful card. Love all the gorgeous details especially the pearls. Of course the sentiment stamp is just perfect! What a welcomed blog hop you have all participated in. Lots of eye candy for all of us. Thank you.

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  73. Wow! So beautiful and delicate. I just love the cute envelope and flowers.

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  74. Where do I start with this gorgeous beauty.... loving all the layed elements, the pearls, the envelope...and the list goes on, just brilliant! :)

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