Saturday, March 15, 2014

Better Together Blog Hop

Welcome to Verve's Better Together Release Hop! There's a brand new Verve set releasing today and we're celebrating with a blog hop!

Better Together

This is a fun set with some great sentiments, awesome fonts, and a fun little graphic image!
I've been really wanting to do some water coloring, so I took this opportunity to give it a go:)


I just used a really basic Prang watercolor set and picked three blue/green colors for my pallette. First I embossed that dotted image in white ep on watercolor paper. Then I created a wash, which the embossing resisted! Pretty cool:)


I used the flowers from Dream Big (and cut out with the Scalloped Flowers die) and the leaves (and matching Elegant Leaves die) from Bloom & Grow.


Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $40 gift voucher to the Verve store! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines!
Hop List:
1. Julee
2. Amber
3. Andrea
4. Charmaine
5. Christyne
6. Janelle
7. Jen
8. Laurie
9. Marisa
10. Maureen
11. Stacey
12. Teresa



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58 comments:

  1. kReNMarch 15, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    The card is awesome. The stamped sentiment is awesome. TFS!

    kReN

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  2. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    Stunning card Amber. Lover the greens and blues. The dotty background looks great embossed in white. Love it. Clair xx

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  3. jennifer mittenMarch 15, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    I love the watercolor effect in the background with those embossed dots.

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  4. ElektraMarch 15, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Love this ard would be perfect for Mother's Day!

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  5. Betty MeyskensMarch 15, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    I don't know if OMG even gives credit to how awesome your card is - it is stunning to the eye. You have sold me on this set - I gotta have it. Thanks for the description on how you did it - I am definitely going to try this out. Love the colors you worked with and the sentiment on the vellum is perfect!

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  6. LuanneMarch 15, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    I'd buy this set just for the great graphic stamp alone! You really rocked that look with your card, it's super!

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  7. IrisMarch 15, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Such pretty card - I love all the embossing and the water coloring.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  8. KathyMarch 15, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Love this card. But what I truly love and really appreciate are the close up pictures and details of the card. Very helpful. Thanks!

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  9. Stacey SchaferMarch 15, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    love it, Amber!

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  10. Lea LawsonMarch 15, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    This is really pretty!! Love the vellum, and the scattering of sequins!

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  11. New CreationsMarch 15, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    This card is so beautiful. Love the shiny bold sentiment on the vellum sheet and the dot background looks stunning. Love the flowers too.

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  12. Mary DeckerMarch 15, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Thanks for the description of how you made your card. I've never tried making a whitewashed background like that. I'm definitely going to try that!

    I love the shiny sentiment.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Miss Mary

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  13. MarisaMarch 15, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Your water coloured BG with the dots is fabulous, Amber and just love the vellum sentiment panel!

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  14. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Very beautiful! I really like how your background turned out.

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  15. Virginia L.March 15, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Love those shades of blue--just gorgeous, Amber! Your attentions to details are SUPERB! Love how you used all the elements in your design! Thanks so much for linking to Virginia's View Challenge!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 15, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Loved the embossed sentiment. The layered flowers are very pretty. Great card.

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  17. CindiMarch 15, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful card! I love your background.

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  18. DebraMarch 15, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Love this card and this set is going on my 'must have' list!
    - Debra

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  19. sillygirlMarch 15, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Love the vellum touch!
    claudiagassett@me.com

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  20. AnonymousMarch 15, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Love the flowers on the card-and the new sentiments!

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  21. Amy C.March 15, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Very lovely! The shades of blue are so pretty and that flower is great!

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  22. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Love the texture and layering on your card -- awesome :)

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  23. Julee (Vervegirl)March 15, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    So pretty Amber! Love that watercolored emboss resist. Can't wait to meet you in person. :)

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  24. Karen DayMarch 15, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Your watercolour effect is wonderful, Amber - a beautiful card!

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  25. Papercrafting With AngelinaMarch 15, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Love the watercoloring!

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  26. D-March 15, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    You have inspired me to go get some watercolors to play with.
    LOVE your beautiful card.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  27. Elena CMarch 15, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    What a great card...I love the way you used those embossed dots. That is a very cool stamp!!!

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  28. MichelleMarch 15, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    Gosh, I'm Lovin' this card

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  29. Graciellie DesignMarch 15, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Very nice background effect. The vellum looks great on this card.

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  30. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Lovely card - love the water colouring and embossing the dots background in white

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  31. cghundleyMarch 15, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Lovely work.
    I like how
    you did the
    background
    and then
    water colored
    over it. Fun.
    Carla from Utah

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  32. Sue DMarch 15, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Very pretty--I like how you created the background.

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  33. JoAnnMarch 15, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful background you created. Love everything about your card.

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  34. HeidiMarch 15, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    I just love the sentiments in this set along with the versatility with the addition of the background.

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  35. Mary-Anne VMarch 15, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    Wow that background is awesome...need to try this technique!

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  36. Beverly PerdueMarch 15, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    Love your watercolor over the embossed dots. Great choice of colors and I love the bold sentiment.

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  37. KFlahertyMarch 15, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    My goodness what a great card. I really love the background and wish I could do that - mine always look a mess! Your choice of colors are beautiful.

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  38. JanisMarch 16, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    Really love the emboss resist....and those colors are irresistible!!! :) Lovely card.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  39. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    I love your grunge look on your card.fabulous x

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  40. DianeMarch 16, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    Beautiful card...love the colors and details...what an awesome stamp set, too!!

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  41. PattyMarch 16, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Very pretty!! That background makes it perfect for watercolors, and I love the sentiments in this set!

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  42. Anita in FranceMarch 16, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Wow, Amber ... gorgeous watercolouring, cool embossing, lovely dimension and such a fabulous sentiment panel! Anita :)

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  43. Susan PowellMarch 16, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    this is so pretty - LOVE the colors you chose!

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  44. Kris BMarch 16, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful watercolor background you created! Love the dotted stamp! The stacked flowers are lovely!

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  45. Jean BullockMarch 16, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    How creative! I must try embossing on watercolor paper. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  46. ChristineMarch 16, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Fun technique! Can't wait to try it. Love the sentiment on vellum!

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  47. Kari V.March 16, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Great card! I love the watercoloring.

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  48. Patt H.March 16, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Love the great color wash technique! Also the distressed dots! A must have.

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  49. Miriam PrantnerMarch 16, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    That resist is gorgeous! I love love love this!

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  50. RavengirlMarch 16, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Your watercolor wash looks fabulous! Resisting that polka dot graphic was also a great idea.

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  51. djMarch 17, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    white embossing and watercolor wash...beautifully put together...love this combination!!

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  52. Sue's Paper CraftsMarch 17, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Beautiful card, the watercolors are fantastic. I'm going to have to learn how to use watercolors now. Been trying to follow your blog but having issues with Google.
    Hugs,
    Sue
    http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

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  53. HeatherMarch 17, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    So beautiful! The watercoloring over the embossed dots is awesome! And the flowers are just gorgeous.

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  54. JessieMarch 17, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Love the watercolored background!

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  55. kanatanewfMarch 17, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Stunning - love the colours and the vellum!

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  56. Carol HardieMarch 18, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    The color palette is so calming .... simply beautiful. The vellum has just the right touch with the sentiment embossed.

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  57. Darlene GabrielMarch 18, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Beautiful card. I love the way you used the dotted stamp to create this watercoloured background. The layered flower with button is so pretty.

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  58. Patt H.March 18, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Beautiful card!! I love the dotted background & the stunning color combo!

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