Wednesday, November 27, 2013

November 2013 Verve Release

There are some brand new Verve releases today and we're celebrating with a blog hop!   Julee has created a fabulous, new Plain Jane, an adorable Christmas set, and several Scripture Medley sets for you to check out over at the Verve Store.  

If you have come from ) Laurie W's blog, you are right on track.  If you just happened upon the hop, there is a full hop list noted below.

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The current VLV sketch was perfect for showcasing this adorable little bird.  I paper pieced his outfit with Echo Park's 'Tis The Season papers and added one of the patterned seam bindings from the Black Beauty Ribbon Collection.  The sentiment is on a die cut from the Flag It  set.  The glitter snow he is standing on is a bit hard to see, but it's there, honest!

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My second card uses the new Every Heart Plain Jane.  Love this sentiment and all it stands for!  Pulled out some of my hoarded Lost and Found MME Christmas papers, used the Tagged Rectangle Die for the sentiment panel and over stamped the sentiment with the cross from Richly Blessed.  The heart is from the Heart Quartet die set and the yummy polka dotted ribbon is from the Polka Dot Basics ribbon collection. 



All the new sets are available over at the Verve Store today.  In addition, take a little time to check out Verve's Thanksgiving Sale (25% off all stamps and dies) which starts today!  The perfect time to do a little Christmas shopping for yourself and/or for you family on your behalf wink, wink!






Want to win some shiny new Verve?  We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $75 gift certificate to Verve!  Comment deadline for the prize drawing is Sunday, December 1.

1. Julee8.  Laurie W.
2. Amber9.   Marisa
3. Andrea10. Maureen
4. Charmaine11. Stacey
5. Christyne12. Teresa
6. Janelle13. Verve Blog
7. Jen


Next on the hop is Maureen, and she is sure to have a fabulous example for you to enjoy!
















What's In It?
CHRISTMAS JOY:  
Stamps:   Christmas Joy (Verve Stamps)
Paper:   'Tis The Season (Echo Park), Black, Kraft (Stampin' Up)
Ink:  Black
Accessories:   Flag It Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), Scalloped Oval and Oval Nestabilties (Spellbinders), Patterned Ribbon (Black Beauty Ribbon Collection by Verve Stamps), Button, Twine, Gold Half Pearl, Glue, Glitter, Dimensionals


EVERY HEART:
Stamps:   Every Heart Plain Jane and Richly Blessed (Verve Stamps), French Script (Stampin' Up)
Paper:   Lost and Found (My Mind's Eye), Always Artichoke, Real Red (Stampin' Up), Cream Linen
Ink:  Black, Gold, Sahara Sand (Stampin' Up)
Accessories:   Rounded Rectangle and Heart Quartet Dies (A Cut Above by Verve), Polka Dot Basics Ribbon Collection (Verve Stamps), Crimper (Fiskars), Gold Half Pearls (Michael's), Glue Dots, Dimensionals

48 comments:

Unknown said...

Love the ribbon on that first card and the fun patterned paper, great card!

Benzi said...

Marisa, your little birdie is so cute dressed in paper pieced clothing...loving the dots and the cute flag.
The second card is beautiful and I really like the sentiment over the cross. And, heaven and nature sing.....I'll be singing that today. :-)

Jill Norwood said...

Both cards are so wonderful! Love the paper piecing! And the new plain jane is so beautiful! :)

Karen Day said...

Your paper pieced bird is really sweet, Marisa! Two gorgeous cards today :o)

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards, both are beautiful! Love the detail design on each. Thank you for sharing.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Annette Salinas

www.AnnetteASalinas.blogspot.com

AnnetteASalinas@aol.com

dj said...

Great cards....I am
loving that little bird...he is so cute paper pieced!!

Wanda Cullen said...

Both cards are beautiful! Love that paper pieced bird!

Stacey Schafer said...

such beautiful projects, Marisa! your colors and patterns are fabulous!

Tricia T said...

Polka Dots! I love polka dots! Great cards. :)

Stephanie McKnight said...

Love both cards! Love the beautiful ribbons used on both. The right ribbon can truly make the card, and these two are fabulous!

D- said...

Oh I LOVE your sweet paper pieced birdie. Love both of your wonderful cards. TFS.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Tracey McNeely said...

Marisa that little snowman is darling, really cute card (as always).

cm said...

Fabulous duo of cards here, Marissa! The new release looks amazing, and in your hands, well...magic happens! LOVE these! For your warm comments on my blog: thank you ever so much!!
c

Heather said...

These are both so pretty! I love the first; your take on the sketch is fabulous and the little bird paper pieced . . . adorable!! Love his little dotted black hat.

JoAnn said...

Beautiful cards. Love the paper-pieced birdie. The sentiment on the
2nd card is my favorite

AnitaR said...

Beautiful cards. Love the script on the second!

Elizabeth S. said...

Both of these cards are beautiful and love the paper pieced outfit on the first one and how you used the cross behind the sentiment on the second card.

Luanne said...

Fun cards! I especially love you paper piecing in the birdie, super cute! Happy Thanksgoving!

Donna Oates said...

Really great cards - a cute one and a gorgeous one. but the 2nd one really stole my heart!

Sue D said...

Great cards. I like the paper piecing on the first one.

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

These are fabulous, Marisa! Love that polka dot hat.. just makes me want to smile.

Cindi said...

Beautiful cards! I love your colors and papers.

Jen Carter said...

I really love these sentiments! Gorgeous fonts! I love how the Christmas wishes fits perfectly on your banner!

Rosemary said...

amazing set of cards... the paper piecing on the first one is fantastic!

Kris B said...

Fantastic cards! Love the paper piecing and how it matches your background papers! Love the sentiment on the second card!

Lori Turner said...

I love both of these cards, but that little paper pieced birdie is stinkin' ADORABLE!!

Unknown said...

Your cards are wonderful! I love that paper pieced bird!

Ravengirl said...

Beautiful work Marisa! That little bird is super cute!

Lesley said...

Love the touch of black! Awesome!

Tracey McNeely said...

Marisa your cards today are just fabulous, I really love the snowman and the wonderful elements on the second card!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Adorable paper piecing!!

Indy's Designs said...

Oh, love the paper pieced penguin!

Miriam Prantner said...

Wonderful cards! I am loving that first one, the piecing is perfect!

Jean Bullock said...

Both cards are very well done. The black matted patterned paper panel layers look great against the white cardstock on the first card. The second card displays wonderful warm tones and a very interesting layout. The bow is beautiful and adds a nice touch.

Christine said...

Wonderful cards...love the patterns and paper piecing on the first. Love the way you stamped the cross along with the sentiment on the second card. Thanks so much for sharing your work!

Janis said...

LOVE that second card!! The sentiment is wonderful esp super-imposed over the cross in the bg. Love how you used a heart in the design which goes so well with the sentiment, but is rarely seen in a Christmas card. Love the loopy Christmas tree pp, also. Wonderful card!!!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com

Sharon said...

Beautiful cards and great designs!

Rachel V said...

Love the colors, the layering, and the stamping. Great cards, Marisa!

Brenda & Ian said...

looooooove the ribbon.

Carol Hurlock said...

Both your cards are super cute, but I really love the paper pieced one.
Bear Hugs,
Carol

Betty Wright said...

These are awesome, Marisa! LOVE LOVE the paper pieced birdie! Too cute! Love the sentiment on the second card and your fabulous details. Beautifully done!

Anonymous said...

the cards are so pretty. Love the way they are layered with a plain background behind the patterned paper. thanks for sharing.

Kristie Goulet said...

Both amazing cards.

Deborah said...

Both of your cards are beautiful but I must say I am so impressed with the paper piecing on your first card I think even the little bird loves it too lol TFS

designbydonna said...

Love the paper piecing outfit on the little bird. And the 2nd card is just fabulous.

nwilliams6 said...

I love your dressed up snowman - the paper piecing, papers and that snow man are stunning! Cute too. The other card is beautiful and meaningful. Lovely stuff here! Hug!

Kari V. said...

I love these cards! Love the colors and, of course, these stamps are fantastic! Your paper piecing is fabulous, too.

Laurel Beard said...

Oh my gosh! This is the absolutest cutest thing I've ever seen.

I am so glad you joined us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!