Friday, July 7, 2017

Verve Guest Diva & July 2017 Release Spotlight Hops - Day 1


Welcome to Verve's July Release Spotlight Hops! A new release is just around the corner and for the next few days we'll be shining our creative spotlights on the new Verve sets and dies releasing Monday, July 10.

Today we are sharing inspiration featuring the new Always Time stamp set and coordinating Kettle Time Die Set. Check out the Verve Blog post today for the full hop list, prize details, reveals and a little more on this fun new set.

I love creating Coffee themed projects and this newest release is filled with fabulous stamps sets and coordinating dies that won't disappoint!!  For my first project I created a card using rich patterned papers that made me immediately think of COFFEE.  I created my focal point by stamping on the Tagged Rectangle Die and added a finishing touch by doing one of my favorite techniques...paper piecing.  As you can see I did this to one of the sweet little coffee cups that are included in the set along with the Coffee word die previously released.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Always Time (Verve Stamps)
Ink: Dark Chocolate (GKD)
Paper: Crumb Cake (SU!), White & Dark Chocolate (GKD), Honey Cake (My Minds Eye)
Accessories: Tagged Rectangle Die (A Cut Above Dies by VERVE), Coffee Word Die (A Cute Above Dies by VERVE), Kettle Time Die Set (A Cut Above Dies by VERVE), Award Banner Die Set (A Cut Above Dies by VERVE), 1/4" Hole Punch, Ribbon, Twine

I also love to create matching gift packaging for my cards and thought this would be perfect for putting a gift card to the recipients favorite coffee.  I used the same papers and design from my card to make them coordinate into a special little gift set.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Always Time (Verve Stamps)
Ink: Dark Chocolate (GKD)
Paper: Crumb Cake (SU!), White & Dark Chocolate (GKD), Honey Cake (My Minds Eye)
Accessories: Goodie Bag Die (Lawn Fawn), Tagged Rectangle Die (A Cut Above Dies by VERVE), Kettle Time Die Set (A Cut Above Dies by VERVE), Coffee Word Die (A Cut Above Dies by VERVE), Ribbon, Twine
 
Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! 


  Ready for more inspiration?  Check out what the other designer have created!  

Day 1 Hop List
1. Julee7. Teresa
2. Kathy (Guest)8. Maureen
3. Sheri (Guest)9. Betty
4. Wanda (Guest)10. Christyne
5. Charmaine 11. Lesley
6. Marisa  





Thanks for stopping by!! 











61 comments:

  1. Wow, love your card and matching bag, I'm not a great fan of all brown in a card but you make it pop, its a great design.

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  2. Love your coffe cards. They speak to me, as a big coffee drinker!

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  3. What lovely layers! You have created a wonderful blend of coffee colors and I love the matching bag!

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  4. Brown is one of my favorite colors and I love all the layering you did with the different paper patterns.

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  5. Love your card with all the layers and that cute cup. The little gift set is perfect. Great colors.

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  6. Wow, Sheri! This is such a cute combo and I love the neutral colours! You made this set shine!!

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  7. Wonderful card a and gift bag! Your papers are perfect for a coffee theme!

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  8. Always love your projects. The color combo and PP are fantastic:)

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  9. Gorgeous card and tag!! Love the color and papers. The new stamps are very pretty.

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  10. What gorgeous & perfect papers you used with this awesome new set. So rich & yummy.

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  11. Very cute, especially love the little matching gift bag. TFS

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  12. Oh my!!! What amazing creations!!! Really gorgeous!!!

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  13. Perfect sentiment just made for me lol. Great card but I love the bag so much.
    X

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  14. Gorgeous layers and love the paper pieced cup!! Glad to have you along as a guestie ♥

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  15. This is a beautiful co-ordinating set Sheri! Fabulous papers and super design :-)

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  16. Love the projects and the new stamps ❤️

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  17. These are just the dreamiest, Sheri. The papers and colors just make my coffee loving soul all giddy. So glad to have you along for this release!

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  18. I totally adore your beautiful card and bag set!! The monochromatic look really accentuates the lovely patterns and details. Anyone would be thrilled to receive this gorgeous gift set.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  19. So pretty! Love all your layers and the patterns - they all go together perfectly!

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  20. Oh my, sweet stamps and dies to create special cards for special friends. I drink only tea so this is perfect. It hard to find just the right "tea" things. These are great.

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  21. I love all those coffee colours! Great mix of papers, Sheri - looking forward to seeing everything you make with the new sets :o)

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  22. The Goodie Bag!!! Wow, too cute!

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  23. Yes your coffee inspired pattern paper DOES make me think Coffee! Love how you combined them for your cards and the new images .

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  24. Darling card and love all the chocolate colors! Yum... such a sweet stamp and die set too. Would love to win it!

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  25. Oh my gosh your card is gorgeous, Sheri! Love this new set!

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  26. WOW Sheri, a fantastic job on both your card and gift bag. I love doing that as well!

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  27. You hit "coffee" on the nose! I particularly like the bag!

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  28. What an awesome gift set!
    I love your paper piecing!
    I always forget about using that
    technique. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. Great sentiment. I like the layers and papers.

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  30. both projects are absolutely gorgeous!

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  31. This is such a perfect gift set for any coffee lover, love the striking colors!

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  32. What a fun card and gift bag!! I don't use browns very much but after seeing your card I need to play with Browns more often. Love the paper combos, work so well together. Blessings, Catherine

    catherinesangels@yahoo.com

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  33. Pretty gift set! Love the layering and the colors you used!

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  34. Oh wow, this card smells of coffee. Love the color choice and the layering/
    The cut out sentiment is perfec.

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  35. I know a lot of people arent crazy about brown, but I love it. Love this coffee card.

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  36. Just LOVE all the layers on your card!! Beautiful!

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  37. This monochromatic set is so dramatic! Gorgeous layering! I LOVE the gift bag. I have been tossing around the idea of making one for myself for a project and now you have totally sold me on the idea! So very cute!!! I love the cups with the cute DP!! Fabulous set!

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  38. Wonderful card! Love the colours.

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  39. Awesome color for your fab cards.

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  40. Absolutely perfect creations to showcase these wonderful products. I am sold!!

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  41. Love your color choices.
    The black and brown work so
    well together.
    thanks for sharing a great card.

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  42. Dark and rich! just like I like my coffee. Fabulous projects. xxD

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  43. This is so pretty! I love the color combo.

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  44. Love this rich ensemble! The color and pattern is decadence!

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  45. Love your card and tag. Wonderful colors and design.

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  46. Brown is not my favorite colour, but you made two awesome cards with them.
    Great combination of papers.

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  47. Just love the cards! Colors and paper together - fantastic!!

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  48. What a great way to showcase this wonderful stamp and die set.

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  49. love the layers of this card. all work so well with each other.

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  50. Fabulous card and bag, loving all the great layers.

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  51. Gorgeous pieces. I love the layering.

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  52. Anyone would love this gift set, and your patterned paper layers are just gorgeous. Loving the deep brown tones and the paper pieced cup.

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  53. This set is just gorgeous! All these sentiments and stamps are just up my alley. Thanks for sharing!

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  54. Love your use of browns! Can almost smell the coffee!

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  55. Love this whole release! The gift bag and card are awesome!

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