Thursday, May 22, 2014

Verve May 2014 Spotlight Hop ~ Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of Verve's May 2014 Spotlight Hops!   If you have come here from Charmaine'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.  Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store Friday night, May 23rd.   

Today's featured sets are Be Blessed, Sprightly Springs Die Set, and the Luke 1:45 Plain Jane.  

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Be Blessed is my favorite set of this release.  No surprise there as you know I love flowers, all the more when they are Verve flowers with matching dies and coordinating leaf dies.  Makes me swoon every time LOL!

I tripped across this tutorial on You Tube for making a "card in a box" and though I am not a  project person, this one caught my attention as I was looking for something special to make for my mom's 80th birthday.  I used both the solid and outline flowers from the set and cut them out with the coordinating Petal Point dies.  The Sprightly Springs dies provided the leaves, and I tossed in a few hearts from the Heart Quartet die as well.  From there, it was basically creating a bouquet from all the pieces.  Sure hope she likes it as I had great fun making it!

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My second card uses the Luke 1:45 Plain Jane.  I just love Verve's Plain Janes!!  I used some K & Company papers, the Banner Bundle die set, a touch of lace and some butterflies to showcase this fabulous verse.



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! Check out the Verve Blog for today's full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

Thursday, 5/22/14
Today's Prize: Be Blessed, Luke 1:45, Sprightly Sprigs Die Set 


1. Julee8. Maureen
2. Charmaine9. Jen
3. Marisa10. Laurie S.
4. Teresa11. Andrea
5. Chaitali12. Christyne
6. Stacey13. Sarah
7. Amber
 

Time to hop over to Teresa's blog to see her fabulous creation using today's showcased sets.  Tomorrow is our last day of hops and you want to come back for that one as there is a big prize up for grabs wink, wink :)







What's In It?

Happy 80th Birthday:
Stamps:   Be Blessed (Verve Stamps) 
Paper:   Dots and Stripes (Echo Park), Pretty in Pink, Mint Medley, Night of Navy, Creamy Caramel, Black (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Black, Night of Navy, Pretty in Pink (Stampin' Up)
Accessories:   Sprightly Springs, Petal Point and Heart Quartet Dies(A Cut Above by Verve), Border Numbers (PTI), Labels 18 and Heart Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Bird Punch (Stampin' Up), Scor-Pal, Black, and White Half Pearls, Bling, Black Buttons, Twine, Glue Dots, Double Sided Tape,  Dimensionals  


Luke 1:45 Plain Jane:
Stamps:   Luke 1:45 Plain Jane (Verve Stamps) 
Paper:   Brenda Walton Madeline (K & Company, Always Artichoke, Basic Grey, (Stampin' Up), Cream Linen
Ink:  Black
Accessories:  Banner Bundle Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), Scalloped Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), Ribbon, Black and White Half Pearls, Dimensionals 

57 comments:

Lyn said...

I am so sure your Mum is going to adore your card in a box as it is beautiful. Your second card is also lovely and I adore the colours in it. Loving the third day of the release very much.

Benzi said...

Marisa, your box of hearts and flowers is outstanding. And, the card is beautiful. These are beauties a Mother will love.

AnitaR said...

I've got to try one of these "card in a box" cards. You did a beautiful job!

kReN said...

So hard to choose a favorite here. The pop-up box card is amazing but the other card is also super.

Wonderful card and wonderful image/die collection!

kReN@
http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

Tammy said...

Fantastic box card! How special for your mom's 80th birthday!

Kathy said...

My first reaction to the card in the box is Ooooooooh, gorgeous! Love the second card also with it's many layers.

Jackie W said...

That is so neat! I've seen this done a couple time lately but have yet to try it. Your's is the prettiest one I've seen. Thanks for sharing.

Lee-Anne said...

Marisa, what a fabulous card for your Mom's big day! Amazing job on this!

Sue Crease said...

Wow your card in a box is fab, I love these. The second card is lovely too.
Sue. C

Debbie G said...

Wow. Love this. I am going to have to try this one!!

Maureen said...

a box full of love, so delightful!

Stacey Schafer said...

a box of beautiful blooms, Marisa! love your projects!

Lesley said...

I love flowers too!!! That new set is fantastic and wow, that explosion card is amazing! I need to try that (in the summer).
Fabulous as always!

Sharon said...

The "card in a box" is amazing!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Oh Marisa your box and bouquet for your Mom is stunning. She will love it! I adore the hearts that you've sprinkled throughout also. These flowers are just beautiful. This truly was a labour of love for your Mom. Your second card is pretty and you've showcased this new PJ beautifully.
Darbaby on SCS

Rosemary said...

your card in a box is just amazing!!

Anonymous said...

the flowers work great in the box. Making one of those cards is my next "to do" item. the second card is subdued and very pretty too.

Cindi said...

Beautiful card and box! Such a great idea!

DIANA L. said...

Both your cards are fantastic. I love the colors and the design and especially the sentiment. I am inspired to make one of those box cards. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.
dianamlarson.blogspot.com

Vicki Burdick said...

Love that card in a box!!! Adorable projects!!!

Vickie Z said...

Well aren't you something! Both are wonderful but, the card in a box is fantastic!

Sandra J. Strickler said...

Gotta try one of these boxes! Just wonderful!

Sue D said...

Fantastic card in a box and gorgeous scripture card.

Miriam Prantner said...

What a wonderful card in a box! Love how full the bouquet is, and a wonderful regular card too!

Tracey McNeely said...

Both so fantastic, the card in a box is awesome Marisa!

Lynn Noe said...

Your flowers in a box card is gorgeous! And such a pretty way to showcase the new verse on your second card.

Gailanne said...

Your card-in-a-box would be a fantastic gift for anyone. Beautiful job!

nattyboots said...

Beautifully done , i love the box

Maryleva said...

Love the explosion box. I would like to make one myself. Also love your card.

Parker said...

I love the card in a box and the colors. That Be Blessed stamp set is the bomb, and I love those very flowing plants from the die set. Great inspirational project.

Bonnie said...

This box full of beautiful flowers is a wonderful way to wish your mom a happy 80th birthday! Beautiful! And the card is so pretty with the lace and pearls! Wonderful verse!

Sarah Gough said...

Your card in a box is awesome! Happy birthday to your Mom!

Unknown said...

Both of these cards are so beautiful! I especially like the colors and design of the first one, and the lace and softness of the second one!

Beverly Perdue said...

Wow! I'm in awe of the flower box card. I'm sure your Mom will love it. I also love the plain Jane verse and how you showcased it so beautifully with the papers and lace.

Janelle said...

I'm sure your mother will LOVE your 'card' knowing how much you put into it. Your 'Blessed is she' card is really pretty. Thanks for the inspiration.

Jean Bullock said...

the box card is awesome and I love the beautiful layers of the card. Well done.

Tricia T said...

What a fun surprise card! Your mom will show this off to everyone, I'm sure!! :) I just LOVE today's products!!!

Tricia

Christine said...

Amazing! The card in a box looks like great fun and the new flowers are so very lovely! The new PJ is on my wish list.

Patty said...

Your card in the box & separate card are both beautiful!! I love all the new petal dies!!

Kris B said...

Wow! Your card in a box is amazing! What a unique and creative card!

Amy C. said...

Love that pop-up card! It's so much fun!

Unknown said...

Love both your cards. I have got to make one of those cards in a box! I have been seeing them all over...

Mary-Anne V said...

So worth the effort to make that beautiful card in the box for your mom!

Carol Held said...

I luv the flower pop up card. You did a wonderful job catching your eyes, and just enjoying the entire bouquet !

EmileeAnn said...

Love your card in a box...so fun and the soft colors are nice.

D- said...

Your card in a box turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing both of your cards.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Iris said...

Lovely cards - love the flowers and the colors.

isoscia at aol dot com

cm said...

Wow, wow and wow!! Your card in a box is outstanding! Mega-watt smile guaranteed when your mom sees this (similar to the one on my face at the moment). Your card: stunning! What a fabulous post, filled with fabulous inspiration. I need to scope out that tutorial...
c

JoAnn said...

Gorgeous card and the card in a box is fabulous. Love the new stamps and dies, especially the flowers.

Donna Oates said...

I'm with you! The flowers on this release make my mouth eater! LOL. I always look forward to seeing your designs!

Heather said...

Two more beautiful cards. I've been seeing a lot of these box cards around lately. Yours is very pretty; I might have to give it a try sometime. : )

Anonymous said...

The card in a box is awesome. I've made several myself. This is one of my favorite projects of the day 3 reveal. GREAT JOB!

kanatanewf said...

Loving both of your creations!

Kathie B said...

Beautiful job on the project and the card. I love your adaptation of the sketch in making the card.

nwilliams6 said...

ONe of the prettiest boxes I have seen like this - Wow. Your card is great too. Love the flowers in the box. Impressive stuff here! Hugz!

Stacy Morgan said...

Fabulous card in a box, I bet she loved this. Very springy and pretty!

Kim S said...

I am definitely not a "project" person either - but you are so right in that the 80th needs to be celebrated and this explosion of sweet flowers does just that!