Friday, July 8, 2011

Verve July Release Spotlights, Day 3--Small Phrases, and PJ's!

It's time to shine our sneaky Verve spotlight on some brand new stamps! We're counting down to Verve's release party this Friday night, July 8, with THREE days of Spotlight Hops! And since new Verve is something to celebrate, there's abig PRIZE hidden on one of today's hop spots! Just leave a little shout-out in the comments as you hop about for a chance to win the entire July release! You can check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.and RELEASE DAY (well, tonite, anyway,lol)!

TODAY'S Featured Set:

plus the Philippians 1:6, Light Tomorrow and Life is Good PJ's

Today, we're featuring one new stamp set, and three new Plain Janes! I haven't got anything made with the PJ's yet, but those are coming! I do have a couple using the new sentiment set, Small Phrases...


The "Small Phrases" set is made up of a bunch of small sentiments and alot of them will coordinate with alot of other Verve stamps! The "with all my heart" stamp is the one included in the new set, and the "I love You" is from Hearts on Fire. It was fun looking through all my sets and finding sentiments that would coordinate and be able to be used together! Small Phrases is a stand-alone set, I just thought it would be fun to pair it with other stamp sets. I actually sent this one to my husband in a care package yesterday! It was really quick and easy, just punched a bunch of hearts out and then cut the green cardstock and stamped my sentiment!

Here's another one using the "Welcome Baby" sentiment...


I also used the sun and clouds from "New Mercies" and the giraffe from "To the Moon". 

Now hop on over to Amy's blog! Her cards always blow me away, so I'm on my way there too;)

1. Amber7. Laurie
2. Amy8. Robin {Guest}
3. Andrea9. Sankari
4. Charmaine10. Teresa
5. Jackie11. Tosh
6. Julee
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80 comments:

  1. TarynJuly 8, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Such a sweet card! Love the twine and of course the sentiment!

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  2. Carol<><July 8, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    oh I love the sweet and simple sentiment, right to the point and from the heart!
    Carol N<><

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  3. Shauna KJuly 8, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    such great cards!! really love the little "scene" you created on the baby card :D

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  4. ginnyJuly 8, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    This is a great idea--combining sentiments. I always need inspiration in using older stamps!

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  5. LuanneJuly 8, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Awwweee, I love the baby card! To the Moon is such a great set, and it really pairs up nicely with the sentiment. Super cards Amber!

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  6. jennifer mittenJuly 8, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I love these, especially the card with the hearts!!!

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  7. scrappingnanaJuly 8, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Darling cards, especially the one with the hearts. Perfect for that sentiment. Love the new sentiments set.

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  8. joannhwJuly 8, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Such a sweet card!! Love all the hearts!

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  9. Tricia July 8, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Wonderful! This new sentiment set is a must have!

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  10. riggyJuly 8, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Great cards. Love what you did with the hearts. Can't have enough sentiment stamps!!

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  11. Sherry KushibabJuly 8, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Small is good - beautiful cards, those hearts are adorable, and that little giraffe sooo cute.

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  12. MarshaJuly 8, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    LOVE your cards !!!

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  13. NicoleJuly 8, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Love the little phrases. They go so perfectly with the Charming Banner and Oval dies. I LOVE how you paired the sentiments on the first card, and all your punched hearts. Quick, easy and perfect!! The second is super cute, and I'm loving seeing the clouds and sun again.

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  14. Holly MJuly 8, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Oh wow, I LOVE this card. All those cute hearts and buttons, the twine and your combo of papers. Just adorable!

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  15. Darlene GabrielJuly 8, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Love love this first card with all the hearts (yep, I'm crazy for hearts) and buttons. So fun. The baby card is so sweet. I like the button for the center of the sun.

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  16. MicheleJuly 8, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    LOve LOve Love your cards Amber! The Baby card is adorable and I'm sure the heart one made your husband smile!

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  17. Colleen GJuly 8, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    AWWW such a sweet card. Love the hearts and buttons. Enjoyed peeking into your blog this week!

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  18. TanyaJuly 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Fabulous cards! I love the baby card, soooo sweet!

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  19. Sian RidleyJuly 8, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Your cards are very sweet and those little tiny sentiments are lovely :)

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  20. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Love the hearts and the sentiment.....

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  21. Becky CarafaJuly 8, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Your first card is so fun, great way to use scraps! And of course that baby card is adorable.

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  22. RavengirlJuly 8, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    These are both such cute cards! Love your repeated hearts with all the fun patterns!

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  23. DaviJuly 8, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Awesome cards Amber...love the rows of different hearts and the baby one is so sweet.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I just LOVE the little hearts. SO SO SO SO cute!!!! I could do something like this easily too!

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  25. CarlaJuly 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    These are so cute! The little detail of stamping the flourish on one of the hearts is a great touch!!

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  26. StephanieJuly 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    These are both just charming little cards. Love all those beautiful hearts with the buttons! Too cute!

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  27. Connie W.July 8, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    How cute! Just amazes me!

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  28. Judy M.July 8, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    The giraffe card is so cute and clever. Great cards.

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  29. Vickie ZJuly 8, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Both of these are wonderful!!! Love all those hearts on the first and love the mixy match of the sentiments from two sets. The second one is absolutely adorable....perfect baby card!!!

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  30. Julia MJuly 8, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    These both are too cute...I especially love the first one with all the hearts.

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  31. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Adorable cards! I love the Small Phrases, love this month's whole release! What an awesome thing it would be to win it all:)

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  32. GeorgeeJuly 8, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Great cards. Love the new sentiments and how you showed how you could use old stamps and new ones together.

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  33. Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh)July 8, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Oh what a versatile set to have in my collection! thanks for showing how it can stand alone or be combined! I love the little baby card--just darling!

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  34. Karyl LeeJuly 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Love these little sentiments! A must have!

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  35. LinJuly 8, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Oh I love that heart card! Looks like a must-have sentiment set; there are some really nice ones here!

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  36. Amy ShefferJuly 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Awesome cards, Amber!! Love the punched hearts on the first one -- just brilliant! And the sweet simplicity of the second is absolutely DARLING! (And thanks for your kind words, too!)

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  37. Niki EstesJuly 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I love both these, Amber, especially all those little patterned paper hearts!

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  38. DottieJuly 8, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Really cute card for a little baby boy. The first card is just so fun to look at.

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  39. Laraine RJuly 8, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Great cards!!

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  40. barbara1940July 8, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Wow, I really like that card - and what a great way to use up some small scraps!! Great job!

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  41. SherryJuly 8, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Oh these are so cute.....love the idea of using scraps up

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  42. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Love love love the first card! TFS

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  43. JennipherJuly 8, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Amber, these are both just darling. The baby one is too precious.

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  44. Playing with PaperJuly 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Great cards!! I love the hearts!

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  45. kksbJuly 8, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Super cute cards!

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  46. Marlena M.July 8, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Oh, both of your cards are DELIGHTFUL!!! ;)

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  47. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Amber both cards are super cute!!!!

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  48. Lori TurnerJuly 8, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Super cute cards! I love these little sentiments..perfect for cards :)

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  49. Sassy StamperJuly 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    such cute cards! thank you

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  50. AllyJuly 8, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Adorable cards. I love all the hearts on the first one, and that baby card is so sweet. ;-)

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  51. TerryAnnJuly 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Cute, Cute, Cute! Love the hearts and color combination.

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  52. OliwiaenJuly 8, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Cute cards :-)

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  53. Nancy L.July 8, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    both cards are adorable!!

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  54. Lillian ChildJuly 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Amber, that little giraffe with his head in the clouds is priceless!

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  55. DenisseJuly 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    what a clever idea to combine those stamps! they go perfect togteher. And your cards are so sweet and beautiful!

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  56. Fran BrunkeJuly 8, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Really clever use of mix & match phrases!

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  57. Dori SheltonJuly 8, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Cute as cute can be!!! I love the little hearts on the first card and the bakers twine ribbon is fantastic too!

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  58. Terri OrrJuly 8, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Lovely, sweet cards! I especially like that you showed how to mix these new stamps in with the old ones. Great job!

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  59. Karen LinarezJuly 8, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Such cute cards, I love the simplicity and colors of the baby card and the layout and papers of the hearts card. They are both just beautiful.

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  60. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Both of these cards are too cute! I love the one with the hearts!

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  61. KayleneJuly 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Such lovely cards. Really enjoyed viewing.

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  62. CarolJuly 8, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Love the projects today, they are so adorable!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. KanataNewfJuly 8, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    both cards are just gorgeous!

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  64. MelissaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Amber - I LOVE how you mixed the old stamps with the new ones!! I tend to always go to my new ones and this reminded me how great they work together!!

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  65. MelissaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    both are super sweet!

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  66. Tosha LeyendekkerJuly 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I sweet are all those hearts!! Love the sketch. And your baby card is just super precious Amber!!

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  67. Queen MaryJuly 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Amber I love these little sentiments! Love the baby card! Love the heart card -- sometimes when you've been married 31 years you need something simple and sweet!

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  68. AndreaJuly 8, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Both are such cute cards!!!

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  69. craftymom205July 8, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Love the card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  70. jjocarlsonJuly 8, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Luvin both cards! The hearts with the buttons are so cute! Luv the Giraffe too so adorable!

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  71. PeggyJuly 8, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Wonderful cards.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  72. NehaJuly 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Both the cards are wonderful..!!!!
    I loved the one with hearts specially & the sentiments on it are so touching. Super like!!!! Must have it.:)

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  73. slbt17July 8, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    love your work - the heart card is wonderful!
    Sandra ltb

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  74. MarvA1ixJuly 8, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Hearts and buttons! Two of my favorite things! Your card is adorable, and I love the sentiments! Would love to have this set :D

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  75. PamJuly 9, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Writing is the most difficult aspect of mr creating. The sentiments are perfact!

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  76. Julee (Vervegirl)July 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Hearts and buttons and strings, oh my! Love that adorable card for Billy! And that litttle giraffe with his head in the clouds is the sweetest ever! Fabulous cards, Amber!

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  77. Jessie/knightroneJuly 10, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    They are both FABULOUS!!

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  78. BarbaraJuly 10, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Hi Amber, You cards are just darling. I just kept staring at the first card to take in all the colors, embellishments, and design. The second card is just as stunning. Of course I love the sentiments also. Verve stamps are my favorite stamps. Have a wonderful week. Hugs.

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  79. Andrea EwenJuly 12, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Two fantastic cards, Amber...the first one with it's adorable hearts is just so sweet and the second is equally as sweet with the giraffe and puffy clouds! Love them both!

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  80. *Alison*August 2, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I love how you placed the cut little buttons on only some of the hearts on the first card.. and I love the soft yet stunning feel of the second one.. oh that little giraffe is adorable :) hugs

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