Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Verve Stamps February Diva Inspriations Hop

It's the 5th of the month and that means it is time for Verve's February Diva Inspirations Hop.   This month we've got a bloomin' good challenge for you along with our usual inspiration!  So in addition to a comment prize hidden along the hop, you can play along with the challenge and link up your creation over at the Verve blog for a chance to win another prize! 
  

February is the month of love and flowers are a popular gift
so add some petal power to your cards this month!

If you have come here from Teresa's blog you are right on track.  If you just happened on to the hop, you can start from the top and work your way through (see hop list below).

Feb14 Insp Hop photo FebInspHop.jpg

I loved the bright colours in the inspiration photo and had fun using them on my card.  A breath of spring in the middle of winter indeed :)   Pulled out two of my favorite Verve Flower sets:  Joyful Blooms and Great Friend.   Layered them up for some dimension and then added a sentiment tag.  After making this card I am definitely ready for Spring!

One lucky commenter along the hop will win a prize, so make sure to leave a comment on each of the participating Diva's posts to increase your chances of winning!  You can check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines. 

Below is the full hop list if you need it, otherwise just hop on over to Charmaine's blog.

1. Julee11. Tiffany
2. Amy12. Maureen
3. Anya13. Stacey
4. Betty14. Christyne
5. Jessica15. Teresa
6. Karen16. Marisa
7. Sankari17. Charmaine
8. Sarah18. Janelle
9. Sony19. Jen
10. Susan 

In addition, Julee has two sales going on over at the Verve Store right now!  One for 20% off the new set and ribbon package released this weekend, as well as 20% off selected Spring stamps and dies.


Enjoy the hop and hope you can play along and bring some Spring flowers to life :)




 











What's In It? 
Stamps:  Stronger Love (Verve Stamps)
Paper:   Red and Silver Sparkly Paper (Local Dollar Store), Black 
Ink:  Black
Accessories:  Wavy Hearts Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Black Beauty Seam Binding (Verve Stamps), Bling (Michael's), Glue Dot, Dimensionals 

45 comments:

Unknown said...

Yeah! I've got that stamp set!! You did it PROUD Marissa! xxx

kReN said...

Layered flowers are my faves. Your card is wonderful!

Thanks for sharing your creativity!
kReN@ http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

Benzi said...

Yes, your card does remind one of Spring. I love your pretty flowers. I'll be glad to see some blooming in my flower gardens.

Stacey Schafer said...

Such fun colors!

Tina said...

Love the use of the floral on your card and great take on the sketch you followed as well.

Maureen said...

wow, you were inspired by the picture! We're going to be -20 or so with the windchill today...we need spring here!

Iris said...

Very pretty card - I love the ribbon and the flowers with the pearl centers.
isoscia at aol dot com

Amy C. said...

Very pretty card!
clayandamy@sbcglobal.net

dj said...

how can you not think of spring when seeing this card...to bad that it is icy and rainy here!! How many more days until spring...guess I will go make a card for this dare and fantasy about warmer weather!! :-)

Anonymous said...

A bright, cheerful card. Love the colors. All you an see around here is white - so it's good to remember that someday there will be other colors outside.

cm said...

Absolutely lovely, Marisa! I'm ready for the blossoms and blooms of spring to arrive - and warmer temperatures! We're at -34C today - sunny and crisp. Very, very crisp! Your card makes me smile!!
c

Papercrafting Princess said...

Love the touch of blue!

Ruthie said...

Pretty card! Very fun!!

Unknown said...

The bright red on this card really catches my eye -- it's a winner!

Sheri Gilson said...

Beautiful card!

Lee-Anne said...

Definitely makes me think of spring, Marisa. Lovely, happy colors!

Jennipher said...

Love that you brought out this oldie but goodie stamp set! the white base makes your bright color scheme really pop. Nice job!

Heather said...

My favorite flowers AND a gorgeous blue ribbon/bow!! What more does a card need? : ) Very pretty.

Unknown said...

Beautiful, springy card! And if you're from the White Rock I think you are, I feel your winter pain, I'm just across the border and it's cold here!

Jean Bullock said...

The red and blue are such a great combination. Very pretty card.

Christine said...

Love the tilted panel and the tiny tag! The blue flowers are very striking!

Marlene said...

Lovely Card!

Kris B said...

Fantastic card! Great layout and I love the colors! Beautiful flowers!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Beautiful card!! Love your bow too~

New Creations said...

I just love the colour combinations you use, they are just perfect!!!
Vinita

Ravengirl said...

A beautiful card Marisa! I love the flowered patterend papers and the big bold blooms from Verve! Good stuff!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card Marisa. I love the blue flowers.

Kathy Jones said...

Wonderful card Marisa!! So bright and cheery and fun!!!

Mary-Anne V said...

Very pretty card...love the red off the card panel.

Ali P said...

Such a joy to look at, wonderful colours

Darlene Gabriel said...

Oh yes - definitely a breath of Spring here.Pretty colours and flowers - love those pearl centers.

D- said...

GORGEOUS! I love your sweet card.
Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Susan (rainy) said...

Wowza!! This is so yummy and rich. Love the colors and such a beautiful design.

Sharyn Polesel said...

Beautiful card, Marisa! You were really inspired by the picture...great job! Love those pretty flowers!

Sue D said...

Beautiful colors and design.

Miriam Prantner said...

Very pretty card! Love that bold red! Gorgeous!

Anita in France said...

These colours are so bold and summery, Marisa ... that amazing bow is perfect with those dimensional blooms! Anita :)

cghundley said...

Cute little
touches like
the butterfly
on your card.
Carla from Utah

Unknown said...

Nice, bright and cheery. Love!

Unknown said...

Pretty card.

Colleen Dietrich said...

Love that red skewed panel and the bright colors you picked!

Debbie Carriere said...

Way to rock those colors, Marisa!! Love those pops of pale blue!

Tricia said...

What a fun color combo! Great card!

robinann17 said...

Love the pretty flowers on your card - spring is in the air when I look at it!

Elizabeth S. said...

Love the fun colors and layout with such cute flowers and ribbon and little tag!