As we're saying hello to a few new products today, we also say goodbye to a couple dear designers. This is our final hop with Amy and Tosh as part of the Divahood, so be sure to let them know how much their AMAZING Verve creations have inspired you.
My first card features some papers that Julee so generously sent to us for Christmas (actually both cards are using the same paper)...they coordinate perfectly with this set (and with the new ribbons!):
I used the current week's Mojo Monday design as my starting point and added some daisy-chain lace, twine and flowers, along with liquid pearl dots for a little interest.
My next card is shabbed up a bit, with lots of distressing, paper tearing and some gorgeous seam binding/bling that was also in my gift box from Julee:
| 1. Julee | 7. Amy |
| 2. Laurie | 8. Andrea |
| 3. Maureen | 9. Betty |
| 4. Teresa | 10. Charmaine |
| 5. Tosh | 11. Janelle |
| 6. Amber | 12. Jen d. |
So... want to know about the prizes? We're picking THREE mystery blogs from today's hop to select a random commenter to win No Matter What plus one of our three new collections of ribbon! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. Winners will be drawn from all of the comments on the mystery blogs. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

Card 1:
Stamps: No Matter What (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Secret Crush (Pink Paislee), Black, White, Grey
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Circle & Lacy Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Pearl Pen (black), Petal Pink Liquid Pearls (Ranger), Black Baker's Twine & Black Vintage Seam binding (Ribbon Carousel), paper flowers (Zva Creative), Daisy-chain lace, dimensionals
Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
Card 2:
Stamps: No Matter What (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Secret Crush (Pink Paislee), Very Vanilla, Going Gray
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Tea Dye distress ink (Ranger)
Accessories: Rounded Scallop Frame die (Verve~A Cut Above dies) Truly Madly Deeply Seam Binding collection (Verve), paper doily, grey pearls, Petal Pink Liquid Pearls (Ranger), sewing machine, dauber, paper distresser, paper piercer
Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
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I just love your style. The dark matting of the layers on the first card is just perfect and love the distressed-ness of the second. Your application of liquid pearls just have me in awe-do you have a tutorial for that? Thanks for the eye candy!
ReplyDeleteThese are both beautiful. I love all the layers.
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful! I wish I had a teeny bit of your layering abilities - your cards always look so polished!
ReplyDeleteboth are so pretty love the layers of the first one!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! I love the papers on the first one and the flower ribbon and the distressing on the second is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, your cards are always amazing! You make the sketch sing!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards! Love the patterns, the layers, the EVERYTHING about these! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNo way I could make that many Liquid Pearl dots without messing it up somehow! Both cards are beautiful, and how amazing that you used the same bg and produced two completely different cards. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove them both but my fav is the first the colors are great together and the whole design works. Great job!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards. Love all the details of each one. My fav is the first one also. TFS
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous....just love these cards!!! Thanks for your always inspiring work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully balanced and the colors are so classic and pretty. Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteI love both of these cards. Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteTotally dreamy! I love the stitching on the banner and all the pearl dots. I really love the heart flowers too and how you tilted it on the background frame. Very pretty card.
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties, Andrea! Love the difference in style - clean, crisp lines on the first and wonderful Andrea shabby on the second. Way to make the set shine :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Love those papers and your embellishments!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, LOVE these two gorgeous cards! You totally rocked this new set!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. Love the colors and all the details.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, what gorgeous cards. I love how you've showcased this set and the gorgeous new seam binding in these different styles. I have to say that the second one is my favourite though;)
ReplyDeleteboth are simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteWOW, Andrea. These cards are both STUNNING!! Can't decide which one I like most!!
ReplyDeletewow!!! I love them both ;)
ReplyDeletethey are lovely
ReplyDeleteI love all the little extras you add to your cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. ;-) Really, really lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Your cards are always so perfectly executed, and just the right embellishments/trims.
ReplyDeleteThese are both so beautiful, but I definitely like the first one best! Great job on both.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, very much beautiful...with regard to both cards!
ReplyDeleteYou make card masterpieces, your style is so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are absolutely stunning. Love them both
ReplyDeleteYour cards always amaze me, Andrea.
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which one I love the most--they are both amazing!
ReplyDeleteI only have one word: STUNNING!
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards... love the shabby elegance of the second one and the clean lines of the first!
ReplyDeleteI love the matting on your card. Makes such an elegant statement!
ReplyDeleteLove your layering, such pretty colors together. Lots of detail too.
ReplyDeleteOh both cards reek with mojo! Gorgeous artwork, absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the top one especially!!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS as always Andrea!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so pretty Andrea. I love how clean and crisp the first one is, and how soft and elegant the second one is. Scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards! The sketch you used for the first is just fabulous! Thanks for a treat for the eyes!
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are stunning! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute card with that sweet set! Like the touches of gray.
ReplyDeleteBoth are such cute creations - love the layers and little white flowers on the first card and the shabby-chic design on the second !
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteReally like both your cards!
ReplyDeleteThe first card is just beautiful!. Great layers and thanks for providing the sketch for us.
ReplyDeleteSo soft and pretty! I'm loving the new seam binding colours :o)
ReplyDeleteAndrea, love, love, love all of your cards! The Mojo Monday layout is great! Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Both of your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness i love your cards! how incredibly patient you must be, to make those amazing borders with pearl pens! i have wanted to try the pens because i love the look but havne't had the extra funds to get them yet! i will have to refer back to some of your cards for inspiration, when i do get some! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous job on layering and the flowers are a nice touch. Thanks for sharing, Kat
ReplyDeleteboth cards are very pretty, good job!
ReplyDeleteHoly WOW! Your cards are both simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWowzers Andrea! Both of your cards are drop-dead gorgeous! I love what you did with the MM sketch and swooned over the shabbiness of the second card.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Ellen
ANDREA!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW you are creating in your willhouse on this Verve Stamp release!! WOWZERS!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for allowin me to glean from you!! be blessed
~Beyond Measure
tammy
www.urbeyondmeasure.com
Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous Valentine's day cards Andrea! Love the colors, layers and dies, and of course the beautiful pearls on each one. You are truly an inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I really need this stamp set for sure!
I love your sweet cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty cards.. I love all the layering.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Andrea, love the colours.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling your "shabbed up" card. It is so pretty and I like the distressing and layering on it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your card sooo gorgeous. Love the shabby chic look. I am really excited for a chance to win some stamps.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards. i love the all the layers.
ReplyDeletegreat cards!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely! Especially fond of the black matting against the soft colours.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous creations, Andrea! As always! You make me oooh and ahhh!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your card! Pink and black is my favorite color combo, that is what I chose for my scrapbook room to inspire me while I create! Great work!
ReplyDeleteThe second card really speaks to my romantic vintage side. I'm a loving it a lot. Love all the layers even though it is not practical for mailing purposes.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful, Andrea!
ReplyDeleteLovin' both cards, Andrea; I like to mixup my styles too! Thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
ReplyDeleteI love both cards: sleek corners of the 1st card and the shabby chic 2nd card. Mahalo for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAndrea- these are so pretty, love the different types. This set bodes well for versatility.
ReplyDeleteI am loving you cards!! Way to go showing off the new Verve products!! I especially love the daisy ribbon....sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. I love the little flower border you used.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous cards, love them!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great. I really like
ReplyDeletethe second card the best. Great use
of the embellishments and the according
fold ribbon is wonderful.
Carla from Utah
You make the best cards! They are ALWAYS gorgeous :)
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