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Friday, October 30, 2015

Verve October Release Blog Hop

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Welcome to Verve's October Release Retrospective! 
 

I've had a great time playing with the beautiful October release stamps as one of the Verve Guest Divas and am back with one last look at Good Work and Just Breathe. Everything spotlighted is available to order in the Verve Store and is currently 20% off! Plus, we've got a sweet hop prize in store, so read on for more!

 My first card uses the Good Work stamp set and coordinating Good Work Flower Die Set. 

I watercolored a bright purple background over my white embossed sentiment. I used the same technique on the die cut flower and love the serene softness of it. Then I created a rectangular opening for a shaker card and sprinkled in color coordinated sequins and clear micro beads and rain drops.

My second card also employs a watercolor technique using acetate to smoosh the color onto the watercolor cardstock. I also smooshed color into masked stripes on the card base, lightening the color as I worked from the bottom up.

A single sentiment from Just Breathe is embossed in copper embossing powder and embellished with a trio of wood veneer stars for a clean and simple card. These beautiful sentiment stamps in Just Breathe and Good Work can definitely hold their own. I can't wait to spend a little more time with both sets and think you'll agree!


Want to win some shiny new Verve? Julee will be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $50 gift voucher to Verve! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for a little more about the new products and all the prize info and deadlines!

Day 1 Hop List
1. Julee8. Amber
2. Teresa9. Andrea
3. Charmaine10. Laurie
4. Marisa11. Christyne
5. Amy {Guest - me!}12. Rosemary {Guest}
6. KellyJean {Guest)13. Lori {Guest)
7. Maureen

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45 comments:

  1. ~amy~October 30, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Amy, both of your cards are simply wow. You really rock the watercolors.

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  2. TammyOctober 30, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Beautiful watercolor cards.

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  3. Lori CraigOctober 30, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Pure gorgeousness! The watercolor is just beautiful! Love them! Hey.... are you coming back to Kansas!?

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  4. SewPaperPaintOctober 30, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Just love these super saturated pinks! GORGEOUS cards!

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  5. kellyjeanOctober 30, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    What a pleasure serving as a guest with you, Amy! LOVE the watercoloring... especially the masking! Gorgeous cards!

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  6. Carol HeldOctober 30, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    These cards are wonderfully sending out encouragement. What better way to do that then with Scripture. Have a lovely day.

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  7. Donna OatesOctober 30, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Beautifully done!

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  8. cjknickOctober 30, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    What great cardS AND stamps! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  9. Tricia October 30, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    What a pretty shaker card! Fantastic work!!

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  10. JanelleOctober 30, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    What a thrill it would be to receive one of your beautiful cards. These are just lovely. Best sentiment sets, Ever!

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  11. Jean BullockOctober 30, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Lovely cards! I especially like the shaker card. The window cut really sets off the sentiment well and the little sequins really look like part of the design. I love it when shaker cards do that. Very cool.

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  12. RuthieOctober 30, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    OH I just love shaker cards! Very pretty! Loves, Ruthie

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  13. Jan ClothierOctober 30, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    So vibrant! Your cards make me look twice!

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  14. Lisa LynnOctober 30, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    Wow hot pink card really makes those cards stand out!

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  15. ChristineOctober 30, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    Wow! I love the sentiment panel as the background for the shaker card, and the watercoloring on the second card is so striking! Thank you for sharing these gems!

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  16. Becca YahrlingOctober 30, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Love your cards. Shaker cards are my favorite & yours is beautiful. Love the sentiment as well.

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  17. NancyOctober 30, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Love the depth of your shaker card Amy and the simplicity of your second card!! Wonderfully done! And congrats in your Guestie position!

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  18. HeatherOctober 30, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    Both are fabulous!! That shaker card is so fun! Love the bright pink against the white. It really pops!

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  19. Denise BryantOctober 30, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Pretty pink cards! Love that awesome shaker card with the lovely verse!

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  20. Michele K. HendersonOctober 30, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love the sweet shaker! Nice!
    Take Care!
    Michele

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  21. NatalieOctober 30, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    Awesome job on both cards. They are adorable!

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  22. KatiaOctober 30, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    both cards are so beautiful, so clean, so simple, so amazing! I love the color choose!

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  23. Ericka StrangeOctober 30, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Both cards are great love the color you used beautiful.

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  24. AnonymousOctober 31, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Love your cards!!!

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  25. halomomOctober 31, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    I think the stamps in this release are great! I could even use them in my Journaling Bible.

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  26. Helen GullettOctober 31, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Amy, both of your cards are beautiful!!! Love the water olor resist on the shaker card. I love the verse!

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  27. jan metcalfOctober 31, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Such a different look you present for the sentiments, fun!

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  28. Mary HolshouserOctober 31, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Great idea to recess the sentiment into the shaker.
    Clean and simple - but very pretty.
    thanks for sharing.

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  29. JoAnnOctober 31, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Love both os your cards, especially the shaker card, so pretty.

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  30. Miriam PrantnerOctober 31, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Love the watercoloring on these and the shaker is fantastic!

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  31. SillyfillyOctober 31, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Both cards are so pretty but the second is my favorite. I love that sentiment and can't wait for ir ro be in my mailbox! Great job on your creations.

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  32. HollyOctober 31, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    What a cool way to use watercolor - especially in just one color. Great inspiration to experiment with.

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  33. UnknownOctober 31, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Love the sentiments and colors...Hugs..Patti

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  34. Lisa's Creative NicheOctober 31, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    These are so pretty!!! I love the shaker!

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  35. Kris BOctober 31, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Wonderful cards! Love the water coloring! I really like the shaker card, such a lovely verse!

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  36. TracyM #6773November 1, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    DELIGHTFUL cards Amy!!!
    LOVE the BEAUTIFUL designs of each one!!!

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  37. MarisaNovember 1, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Beautiful watercolouring. Love the bright pinks against the white with the shaker on the first! Glad to have you as a guestie :)

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  38. CraftyPawsNovember 1, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Beautiful CAS designs. Love the pops of water color. TFS Hugs, Kristina

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  39. BirgitNovember 1, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Two simply beautiful cards!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 1, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Your cards are just Beautiful, Amy, with these lovely Verve stamps!

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  41. Sue DNovember 1, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful cards in pink.

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  42. Lya L.November 2, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    Subtle yet gorgeous cards, love them all!

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  43. Julee (Vervegirl)November 2, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Both are so beautiful, but the just breathe one totally took my breath away. Love the fabulous watercoloring. Thanks so much for being a super fabulous Guestie!

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