Monday, October 6, 2014

Verve Stamps Pink Power Spotlight Hop

Hello there! Are you surprised to find me back at my blogger blog? Not surprised, and knew I'd be back? Don't really care either way? LOLOL!! Well I'm back! I was quite unhappy with the other platform, it just didn't work for me on many levels, plus I had to pay for it...so it was a no-brainer to just come on back to my Blogger blog. It always feels right to come home;)

Today, I'm here with a card using the amazing new Pink Power stamp set from Verve. As you probably already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Chiatali designed this set in honor of her Mother who is right now battling this disease. I don't personally know anyone fighting Breast Cancer, but I know that so many out there do. I think this stamp set is amazing and would be perfect for creating cards for your friend or family member fighting breast cancer.


I decided to use the beautiful butterflies in the stamp set for my card today. I embossed them in white on a piece of watercolor paper. Next, I ran a couple pink Tombow markers over the butterflies and then, with a wet, round paintbrush, moved the ink around. I just ADORE these markers and the fabulous watercolor effect I get with them. They are one of the best crafty investments I've made!



I stamped the little trail of stars in white and black ink around the butterflies and then applied some glue and chunky glitter. I found that glitter at Walmart for like 3 bucks and loved it when I saw it. It reminds me of bokah, and it's so shiny and gorgeous!


I spritzed a bit of pink Heidi Swapp Colorshine on a piece of cardsock and then cut the ribbon out with the Ribbon die from that pink misted cardstock. 


Want to win some shiny new Verve? One random winner of a $30 gift voucher to the Verve store will be drawn from the comments on the blogs linked below. So be sure to leave a little shout out in the comment box at each stop along the way to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for the scoop on prizes and today's featured products!

1. Julee7. Charmaine
2. Stacey8. Laurie
3. Marisa9. Christyne
4. Chaitali10. Teresa
5. Amber11. Andrea
6. Jen















23 comments:

Heather said...

awesome background, very eye catching.

~amy~ said...

Gorgeous, love the ink work!

Queen Mary said...

Beautiful watercolor resist! Gorgeous colors!

MaryBeth said...

Love your butterfly background. The colors are perfect. I definitely need this stamp set.

Becca Cruger said...

Love what you've done with these stamps! The butterfly is the exact image of strength after a period of darkness. Awesome!

clelie said...

Love the background...a great card.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card! Love the butterflies.

Sharon said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the butterflies!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

So gorgeous, Amber! I absolutely adore that watercolor background.

Dori Shelton said...

Such a fabulous background you've created! A very pretty card indeed!

Pam W Merwin said...

Love the embossed butterflies ~ anything with butterflies is special to me! So glad that this set is available. I am a breast cancer survivor and I count my self blessed. Ladies, please do your monthly self-exams and visit your physician for mammograms! YOU are important to your family and friends!

Christine said...

Breath-taking! Love the colors and the butterflies. The stars are so pretty!

Sue D said...

Very pretty butterfly background.

LesLee said...

Love the watercolored back ground. thanks for sharing

D- said...

LOVE your BEAUTIFUL card. Those butterflies are so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Debbie Nelson said...

Gorgeous card! I love butterflies...am a three time survivor...must have this set and die!

Anonymous said...

Love the watercolor effect.
The butterflies are beautiful and really pop off the card.
thanks for sharing a great card.

Sue Crease said...

This is a fabulous card, so stunning. Thanks for sharing with us I want to go try it.
Sue

Cindi said...

Beautiful card! I love the butterflies.

Patty said...

What a beautiful card! Love the watercolor background!

Janeen said...

such a beautiful flight of butterflies.

loulou said...

Absolutely gorgeous card. I love the watercolour and embossing.

Parker said...

Your color distressing and embossed butterflies is so pretty. You've done a good job using Pink Power.