Saturday, June 26, 2010

Verve Stamps New Release Blog Hop with a {Twist} of SFYTT:)


So much going on this weekend, so many fun projects to work on, including projects for this month's Verve release! All the new stamps are available now! You can check em' out here: NEW STAMPS!!! If you shop now, you'll save an additional 10% through July 5th!

If you've arrived here from Shannan's Blog, you're on the right track! If not, go back to Julee's blog and start from the beginning, you don't want to miss a single blog today! There will be a full list of the Diva's participating on the Verve Blog so if you come across a break in the chain, you can find your way from there:) One lucky hopper will win the ENTIRE RELEASE so spread the love as you hop along! 

Okay, well I have a couple cards to share with you today! I have LOVED this month's releases so I've been a busy girl in the craft room!
First up is a card using Always on my Mind:

The fonts Julee used this month are SO FUN! Seriously, isn't that the coolest font? Love it! The papers are all by PTI (Hawaiian Shores, Pure Poppy, White, Beautiful Blooms dp). I stamped the sentiment on a luggage tag I got from Mish Mash's Etsy store. I adhered some dp to the tag to break up the white space, we all know I have a problem with too much white space, lol! Love this sentiment, it's perfect for an every day "thinking of you" card to a sympathy card if you need one. I also did a little faux stitching on this one because I'd already added my ribbon before I realized I wanted to sew on it! Oh well, faux to the rescue!

Next up is one of my favorite cards from this release, using Blue Skies:
These butterflies are seriously the most beautiful butterflies ever. They're flowy and gorgeous! AND fun to color:) I put the small and large butterfly stamps on a block and stamped them together in Espresso ink and then colored them in with my Copics. The paper is from Thrift Shop by OA. The cardstock is Kiwi Kiss (SU!) and Vintage Cream (PTI).

Okay, one last card for today, using this weeks' SFYTT by Jen! For this card, I used my favorite stamp set of the release, American Hero!
Oh yeah, and Cheeky Mate by TGF! LOL! I just thought they'd go together SUPER cute and they do:) I colored her up to be in Air Force blues, because, well...I'm in the Air Force and it only seemed right! Don't you love the sentiment? Those stars are in American Hero as well. There are three star designs and they're ALL gorgeous! 

Check out the rest of the SFYTT Sistah's below:
Your next stop on the Verve Stamps New Release Hop is the fabulous Jen Tapler! Head on over to see what she's stamped up for you:)


Thanks for stopping by today, enjoy your weekend!

110 comments:

Char Dobson said...

Fabulous cards! :)

Nicole said...

Love all your cards. The first one just pops off the screen...what vibrant colors. The second is sweet and soft and beautiful. And the third with the TGF image is perfect. Don't you love when all your stamps come together to create new and fun images?

Anonymous said...

Oh wow... these cards are fabulous! I really like the butterfly card... I just moved to Kentucky and I've been seeing butterflies chase each other all around my yard... love it! And that last one is my FAVORITE! I love that little Air Force gal... with the sentiment and stars... it's put together very nicely!

Donalda said...

Oh such beautiful cards dear I love them all and couldn't pick a favorite!! Thanks for such beautiful inspiration

Dawn said...

WOW! love all of your cards! The colors are just beautiful.

Rachel B said...

All your cards are fabulous, but my favorite is the second one with the green colors and those butterflies!

Mary Jo said...

You did a wonderful job on all of the cards. I love those butterflies.

Cheryl said...

God Bless the USA. Beautiful cards!

Vicki Dutcher said...

LOVE that first card - my fav colors and I love that sentiment~

Kary said...

Lovely, lovely cards! You have a way with colour combos - I love them all.

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Oh my goodness, Amber! These are all just FABULOUS! That tag wuith the polka dot trim is adorable! And I love that second one. The colors are just dreamy and the stitching and buttons are perfection. And your cheeky card is just adorable! Love them all!

Randee E said...

These are all so gorgeous, but that first card has me swooning. What a perfect sentiment. Who's spirits would NOT be lifted after receiving it!! YOur colors and papers are perfect and the luggage tag really makes the entiment be the focal point.

Jess Willison said...

Your cards are amazing! I love the butterflies too!

Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict} said...

Wow, you have been one busy gal!! And every card is gorgeous!!

Kelly Lunceford said...

wow! You have been one busy girl! I love all of these cards! Your coloring is absolutely amazing, but I think I tell you that all the time! LOL!

thestampinglady said...

Such Great Cards! My fav is the one using the American Hero set--just love that style. This is my first visit to your blog and I enjoyed browsing around seeing all your great artwork.

good_day1214 said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE all your eye candy! Such great colors and attn to detail.

txbluiz said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

Lynda Benden said...

These are all AWESOME Amber! I really like the Cheeky Mate one, she is PERFECT with Julee's sentiment and stars!

Gretchen said...

Wow- you have been busy and they are all just adorable!!

Lavonne said...

What fun cards! I love all three but my fav is the second one. It looks so peaceful.

Mary said...

Fabulous cards!!! Love all 3 of them!

Mary (Happy Now) said...

Fantastic cards, all! Great eye candy today!

Ashley Newell said...

Love all your cards Amber! They are amazing!

GAZ said...

Wonderful cards. I love the beautiful butterflies.

Crafty Math Chick said...

You had time to make THREE cards?!! Most impressive Young Skywalker! They are all lovely Amber. I want to CASE every one and send them to my hubby. Hope all is well!

~Meredith

Shannan Teubner said...

These are all fabulous, Amber! I think the butterfly one is my fave :)

Suzanne said...

Fabulous cards!! The Cheeky Mate one is my favorite. The colouring is perfect and I love the ribbon treatments.

And a BIG thank you for serving!!

Amy Sheffer said...

Not one, not two, but THREE gorgeous cards!! What a happy day! Great colors and details on each one! Have a great weekend!

Peggy said...

All three cards are just wonderful. God bless!
Peggy Allen

Martha said...

WOW...three beautiful creations! Thanks for sharing.
Many blessings to you!
-Martha

Tanya said...

Your cards are amazing! I am totally in love with your butterfly card, heavy sigh. The new sets are fantastic!

Marisa said...

Holy moly, girl, you went to town! Love the middle card! Those butterflies are fabulous as are the colours. Darling military woman too. Great work on all of them :D

Leigh OBrien said...

These are all such great cards, Amber! Woweeee!

Sassy's Ramblin's said...

SUPER DE DUPER Cards Amber! I love the bright colors of the first one!

Nazeema Calypso Thompson said...

Amber-
Not one...but three cards!!! WOW...they are truely amazing!!! I love each and all three of them.

Calypso

Unknown said...

WOW! These are ALL fabulous, Amber!!

Unknown said...

these are all so fabulous, amber! amazing job!

Wendy said...

Three beautiful cards!

redstamper7 said...

Tell me this took you like a week to make as it is just AMAZING! The top card is soooo cheery.

Tamie said...

EAch card is awesome and very unique. Beautiful cards.

Naomi said...

Love your card designs, especially the colour schemes and paper choices for the first two. Too gorgeous.

Billie A said...

All of your cards are great, colors are awesome so rich and stunning. I like how the tag was used on the card with the verse. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work.

Marilyn Nimmo said...

Your cards are fabulous! Nice to know that someone else can't "handle" white space!

Brenda said...

Love your cards! First time to your blog, won't be my last!

Wanda Cullen said...

Wow, all 3 cards are fabulous samples to wow us with the new Verve sets!! Great job, Amber!

kksb said...

All your cards are wonderful. My favorite is the butterfly card. Yummy!

Teresa Kline said...

teal and red a fabo color combo...luv your cards...great job Amber!

enjoy *~*

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

Love the butterflies. Love the colors. Love the mix of TGF with Verve. Just love everything. And yes it was the FONTS of the new sets that REALLY got my attention in this release. They are fabulous!

Maureen said...

eek!!!! LOVE the tag on the first card and the stitching on the second...girl after my own hearts :) p.s. bought some more of that zebra paper at Michaels that I used for one of the VLV challenges this month...the one you loved so much...the paper is so fun!!

Linda Carson said...

Goodness! You've been one busy, creative stamper! Fabulous style one each card! Thanks for the inspiration!

janet dowell said...

Great set - I need this one to make cards for kids away at college!

Marie Bingaman said...

Real beauties Amber!! :)

dsood said...

Such beautiful cards, I love the butterfly card, love the colors you used on the butterflies.

Cheryl said...

Oh, they're too cute. Love the last one. And those butterflies are a must have!!

cgargus said...

I love all three, but the first is my fav. Who can go wrong with Verve and PTI?? Thanks so much for the ideas and inspiration!!!

Sillyfilly said...

I love them all but I have to say the first one is my favorite.

Sonja "Sony" Christoph said...

oh AMber these are all ADORABLE!!! LOVE your color combo in the first one, your gorgeous coloring of the butterflies in the second and the all american feel of the third one!!! SO CUTE!!!!

Susan said...

love all your cards...best wishes in the Air Force!

scotlacey said...

your cards inspire a real fun response in me. Thank you
Bonnie

Jnett's Place said...

Wonderful cards. I can see I'm going to need a couple of these when they come out.

craftymom205 said...

Love the cards. Especially like the Blue skies and American hero cards. THANKS for your and your husband's service and everything you do for us to keep our freedom.

Chriss Blagrave said...

These cards are outstanding! Love these stamp sets and the papers/colours you have paired them with!

Jenn Diercks said...

All 3 of your cards are fabulous!

Julia Bettencourt said...

Hi Amber. Enjoyed looking at all your cards. Love the dp and buttons on that tag and I've enjoyed seeing all the butterflies along the Verve hop in so many colors.

Sue said...

Awesome cards. . .great job!

Louise Z said...

As always Love your cards, All are just Beautiful! :)

Janet said...

Oh golly, I am loving your cards! I noticed a lot of polka dot use which is fab. Thanks for sharing your creations with us during the hop.

Janelle Stollfus said...

Gorgeous Verve cards! I had to click on the Butterfly card to get a closer look and oooooo, love the glitter accent.

Lori Turner said...

Wow, your cards are AMAZING!!! They just pop off the page - TFS!

Whimsey said...

Wow - all your cards are amazing!!! Love the variety and color combos!

Sparkplug17 said...

What lovely cards!

Sandy said...

Wow! You blew me away with all of your cards! The last one is my favorite!

Julia M said...

Amber I aggree with you...those butterflies are sooo beautiful! Love all three gorgeous cards..well done!

Piali said...

Fabulous cards!! love them all..each has an unique look to it.

joy said...

Love the polka-dot bow with the matching dp! Wonderful combination!

Allison Cope said...

Three stunners Amber!

Jen Tapler said...

WOW! Someone's been busy!! ;-) These are all fantastic Amber!!

Debi Costello said...

These are just too stinkin' cute!

Debi Costello said...

These are just too stinkin' cute!

Wendy said...

Great blog Amber!! Your cards are wonderful!! Have a super day!

Sue D said...

Wow you have been busy--wonderful cards!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards! I love them all!

Rene
oil1999@yahoo.com

Tracy said...

Great cards! Love the polka dots on the first one! TFS!

jennifer mitten said...

Wow - these cards are both fantastic!

Jen T said...

I hope I win! the more I see the more I want these sets - guess that's the point huh?

Marsha said...

You've been busy. Great cards. Love all the details.

Jen P said...

Your samples are awesome! I love the Blue Skies card and the American Hero card is definitely super cute! :)

Jenny said...

All three cards are amazing!! I love the greeting farm girl too:)Great mix with the new Verve set!

Luanne said...

Wow, three beauties! Love your choices for all of them! TFS!

Michele said...

All three of these cards are just terrific! I love the sentiments and the butterflies.

Krissy said...

love all your cards!

lorena b. said...

Hi I'm a scrapbooking stamper too! Love your cards, the one with Cheeky Mate is my fave!

Ida said...

Your cards are just beautiful. Love the colors and embellishments.

Mary Lou said...

Wowwie~~ super amazing cards Hun!! Like the first and I really really want the Blue Skies collection and then the American Hero Girl--well it blew me away:))) Superb Talent Dear!!
Blessings of thanks

jengd said...

Those cards are all gorgeous! I esp. love the colors and patterns of the first, the ribbons on the second and the whole package of the third! :)

annesatx said...

I love the mix of products that you've used on your cards. And the little Air Force girl is adorable. So when did you go to basic training? San Antonio, right? Thanks for the chance to win, too!

Regina Mangum said...

All your cards are adorable!

Pam said...

You did a great job on all three cards. Everyone is great and yet every different. Just love the work you did on these.

Tanja said...

Lovely cards - all very different I especially like the colours of the green one.

Yara said...

Beautiful cards!!

Margaret de Witt said...

WOW Amber, these are all incredible.

Lillian Child said...

oh my ... oh my ... oh my !!!! Love all your cards, but that cheeky mate air force blues - reminds me so much of the bob hope specials on t.v. so many years ago when he would take singers to entertain the troops - makes me smile out loud!

Michelle said...

Great triple play of cards! The first has such great colors and the sentiment is one of my faves from the release. The second is soothing and uplifting. Those butterflies are so gorgeous. The third is so cute with the ribbon, dots, lace, and sassy AF chick. Great job!

Lelia Pierce said...

WOW! Totally inspirational! You go girl!!!

Sal-Gal said...

Loved all your cards you've created here but I especially love the little air force gal - she's so cute!
all the cards I've seen on the bog hop are truly inspirational for a newbie like me!
Sal xx

Shelly said...

Beautiful creations! I love the papers you chose - they're the perfect compliment to your layouts!!!

Lisa said...

I just love all of your cards...oh my!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Oh wow - these are gorgeous - I don't even know where to begin.....such fun details and embellishment.

Kristina said...

LOVE how you placed the sentiment on the tag!!! It looks AWESOME! I really love the sparkle on the butterflies (card #2). It just gives them that little extra "umph!"