Thursday, May 9, 2013

Verve May 2013 Spotlight Hop ~ Day 3

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Welcome to Day 3 of Verve's Sneak Peek Spotlight Hop.   If you have come here from Christyne's blog you are right on track. If you just happened up on the Hop, you can follow the list below to get caught up.

Today's spotlights are Strong Anchor and matching Nautical Die set, as well as a Plain Jane called Adjusted Sails.  I chose to showcase Strong Anchor since June is a crazy busy month with year end activities at schools etc., and it was a perfect opportunity to get my Father's Day card for hubby done early!

I used the square version of last week's Mojo Monday sketch as I just loved the banners.  I created my own pattern on the banners using the anchor image on one panel and the wheel on the other.  The Curvy Bookplate die was a perfect frame for this fabulous sentiment.    Some embossing and a few buttons added some extra "oomph" and as hard as I tired not to , a bow somehow managed to make it's way on to the card.  Good thing hubby is man enough to deal with it LOL!

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For my second card, I just had to use this fabulous verse Julee brought to life :)   The Banner Bundle Die Set cut out the flags/banners down the side, and I stamped the wheel image on each one of them for a little something.  The frame around the sentiment panel was created with the rope image in the set.   I omitted the anchor image on the sentiment so I could add a larger one off to the side, which I die cut with the matching Nautical die set.  Couldn't resist adding a twine sailor's knot up the side and a bit of burlap for the anchor to rest in.

Next in line is Andrea, and she always has some drool worthy creation to ogle, so head on over to see what she has created for you today.    
 
Thursday, 5/9/13
Today's Prize: Strong Anchor, Adjusted Sails Plain Jane, Nautical Die Set


        1. Julee         8. Andrea
        2. Charmaine         9. Jen M.
        3. Teresa       10. Laurie W.
        4. Stacey       11. Laurie S.
        5. Amber       12. Janelle
        6. Christyne       13. Maureen
        7. Marisa       14. Jen S.



Tomorrow is our fourth and final day of our Spotlight Hops for this release.  The Verve Store goes live tomorrow, just in time for some Mother's Day shopping -- be it by your family or you on behalf of your family {grin}...  













Strong and Courageous
Stamps: Strong Anchor, Tag Time (Verve Stamps) 
Paper:  Early Espresso, Night of Navy, Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue (Stampin' Up) 
Ink: Black, VersaMark 
Accessories: Curvy Bookplate Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Button Die (PTI), Distressed Striped Embossing Folder (Provo Craft), 5/8" Brown Satin Ribbon, Black Half Pearls, Twine, Dimensionals


This Hope
Stamps:  Strong Anchor (Verve Stamps) 
Paper:  Night of Navy and Real Red (Stampin' Up), Costco DP, Cream Linen 
Ink:  Black, Real Red 
Accessories:  Nautical Die Set and Banner Bundle Die Set (A Cut Above From Verve), Twine (PTI), Dimenstionals
 

52 comments:

Cindi said...

Gorgeous cards! I love your colors and card designs.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fabulous! My fav... the second card

loulou said...

Great masculine card and such wonderful sentiments.

Benzi said...

These look like awesome sets, Marisa. I really do like that Father's Day card with great colors and the bow is really outstanding. It looks masculine enough in that dark brown.
Wonderful layouts for both cards

Rhonda said...

Great cards. Love the burlap under the anchor.

Mary-Anne V said...

Great cards...love the soft stamping on the flags and the bright bold flags on the 2nd.

Unknown said...

Both of these are wonderful! I love the anchors and wheels on the paper on the first one!

Kathy said...

Two great masculine cards, really liking this nautical set.

Maureen said...

always good to stock up on masculine cards. I love using twine on all things nautical. Fun cards today!

Stamping With Bibiana said...

we need more of these cards...thanks for the update and very nice layout card and colors
bibiana

Miriam Prantner said...

Great cards! Loving the use of the natural fibers!

Rachel V said...

Your cards are awesome! TFS!

Tracey McNeely said...

Both gorgeous Marisa! I love all the thing you did with the twine and burlap--so authentic.

Emily Keaton said...

I am TOTALLY in love with your nautical-themed card, Marisa! The colors, image, verse. All are perfect!

Mare said...

Beautiful cards!

NanW said...

Love the nautical theme.

Lee-Anne said...

Two wonderful nautical/masculine designs, Marisa! Great embellies for "guy" cards!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

LOVE these, Marisa! Such wonderful cards!

jan farnworth said...

fab cards.

Rosemary said...

what a fabulous set of cards!!

Elizabeth S. said...

This is wonderful masculine card!! The colors and details are amazing.

Jingle said...

These are both just beautiful!

cm said...

Such handsome cards to showcase the new releases; perfect for the men in our lives! Thank you for sharing and inspiring - another set added to the ever-expanding Verve wish book...
c

scrappingnana said...

Fabulous cards Marissa. Love the design of each one. Great masculine cards.

Stacey Schafer said...

not one, but two fabulous cards today, Marisa!

Anonymous said...

Love the card and the scripture. Thanks

Shan said...

Both are really great cards. Thank you for sharing and I hope you have a beautifully Blessed day.
Hugs,
Shan

Christine said...

Your cards are fabulous...love the 'extras" like the watermarks on and the stamped mini-banners!

Sue D said...

Great cards--I like the banners.

Kris B said...

Both your cards are fantastic! Love these sentiments! I really need to learn to tie a sailors know, it looks awesome on your card! TFS God bless!!

Danielle Schoenlau said...

Very cute cards, great colors!

Florence Lim said...

what lovely color scheme. Love the cards.

Sheri Gilson said...

Fabulous cards! Love them both!

Heather said...

Two awesome cards! I don't think that bow on the first takes away from the manly-ness of it at all! I'm sure your husband can handle it. : ) And I love the twine knot on the second! perfect finishing touch!

Lynn said...

Two fabulous cards Marisa! I love the banners on the first and the touch of texture with the burlap on the second.

15pawsmom said...

Two great cards. Thanks for sharing.

Darlene Gabriel said...

Two wonderful cards. I love the white and blue combo and the way you stamped the anchor and wheel on the banners. I love the rope border on the second card and the way you hi-lighted the word anchor. Fun sailor's knot too.

craftymom205 said...

Great cards.

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D- said...

I love both of your cards. They are great. FTS.
D- dmcardmaker (AOL)
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Beverly Perdue said...

Absolutely amazing card. Thanks for sharing.

Chris Dring said...

Wow Marisa! Both of your cards are fabulous!

Lynn Noe said...

Both cards are terrific! I love the different sized blue banners and the rich browns on your first card and the little row of flags with the sailor's knot is such a neat touch on your second card. Love them both.

T said...

Not one but two awesome beautiful cards!!! love both!

Anonymous said...

PERFECT!! Love these Marisa!
xx

Ravengirl said...

These are great Marisa! I especially liked the blue and brown on your first card.

Colleen Dietrich said...

Great dude cards, Marisa!

Carol Hurlock said...

I just love it. My favorite are the banners and how you stamped on them. It's just beautiful.
Bear Hugs,
Carol

Betty Wright said...

Great cards! Love the little wheels on the tabs!

mtscrapgal said...

So glad the nautical theme has come back. The new stamps make great masculine cards. Yours are super. Thanks

Kathleen said...

Beautiful cards! Love your designs and color choices

Tammy H said...

Very nice card. Love the brown and blue combo.

Andrea Ewen said...

Beautiful cards, Marisa...now these are how you do masculine! Awesome!