Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Verve Diva Inspiration Hop - May 2016

It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop!

There are TWO $30 gift vouchers to the Verve store up for grabs this month and two ways to win! First, comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) for an entry in the first giveaway. Then to be entered into our challenge prize drawing, go get inky and link up your take on the challenge. You have until June 5 to link up. Feel free to play along with the challenge as many times as you like. Verve stamps aren't required to play, but we do smile a little brighter when we see them!


The end of spring always brings a touch of wanderlust.  This collection of bracelets has me wishing for a sun drenched road trip filled with gypsy wonder and delight. There's no script for this inspiration... channel your inner gypsy, go floral, follow our color pattern or forge your own path. We can't wait to see what you create!

Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Sunday, June 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

If you have come here from our newest Diva Lesley's blog you are right on track.  If not, you can go to the Verve blog for the hop list to get caught up.  

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I dug through my designer papers and found this old Stella and Rose paper by MME which had the perfect mix of colours - score!  The sentiment is from Kind Words, one of my all time favorite Verve sets.  Added a few sequins (a little sneaky peaky of things to come) and another all time favorite, the Flutterby die butterfly.


Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we're giving away a $30 gift voucher to Verve to one random commenter along the hop.  Just leave a little love as you hop about for a chance to win!

1. Julee7. Marisa
2. Betty8. Maureen
3. Charmaine9. Sankari
4. Christyne10. Stacey
5. Laurie11. Susan
6. Lesley12. Teresa

Time to head on over to Maureen's blog to see her take on the inspiration photo :)














What's In It?
Stamps:  Kind Words (Verve Stamps)
PaperStella and Rose (My Mind's Eye), Cool Caribbean, Cameo Coral (Stampin' Up) 
Ink:  Black 
Accessories:  Flutterby Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Stitched Rectangles (Lil' Inker), Doily Die (Top Dog), Sequins, Button, Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

32 comments:

Gail said...

Truly a beautiful bright color card with a fabulous sentiment - loving the color choices here - TFS

Karen Day said...

Gorgeous paper choice, Marisa - such a pretty card :o)

Desperatehousewifecraft said...

Pretty card. The background paper echoes the sentiment of the inspiration photo really well!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Hey, we're sentiment twins today! :) I think Stella and Rose is one of my all time favorite paper collections. This is just dreamy, Marisa!

Karen B. said...

I love the color choices on your card and fabulous sentiment!

Rachel Vass said...

Beautiful card, love the patterned papers

Becca Yahrling said...

Very pretty and I love that the sentiment is the focal point.

Macimbalo said...

Such a pretty card, love all the details!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Awesome background paper and layout

Stephanie said...

Beautiful, love the sentiment!

Natalie said...

Adorable card! Great job.

Christine said...

Beautiful use of the sketch...the background paper is a wonderful reflection of the inspiration photo!

Carmela said...

I love your choice of paper and the layout of the card. Very pretty.

Helen Gullett said...

What a beautiful card woth that floral background. The sentiment is just fabulous!

Sue D said...

Wonderful quote and I like your choice of papers.

BonnieC said...


Simply lovely! That is one of my favorite verses too!

Janelle said...

What a neat take on the inspiration colors. OHhhh I have that paper, AND a stitched rectangle die AND that sentiment....I could totally do this!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Marisa, this card is perfection! Wow, you've nailed the inspiration with it, and I so love this sentiment -- so very true! Beautifully done, sweet friend! Hugs!

Jeanne H said...

Oh, I love bracelets too! Wonderful card...I enjoy seeing dsp used.

JoAnn said...

Very pretty. I love that sentiment.

Heather said...

Beautiful!! That background paper is perfect for a bohemian feel.

D- said...

Thanks for sharing your wonderful card. LoVe it.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot.com

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Thanks for sharing your fantastic card.

Betty Wright said...

The pattern paper is perfection for the inspiration! Your special touches make it even more fabulous! Lovely card, Marisa!

Super Stick Chick said...

Great sentiment. Love the button on the butterfly.

nwilliams6 said...

Mother Teresa was soooo smart!!! I love this quote and your card. Hugz

Cynthia said...

This is lovely, Marisa. Thanks for the inspiration!

Lyn said...

Loving every aspect of your card, nailed it <3

ellyscard creatief said...

Lovely gypsycolors card.

Miriam Prantner said...

I love the papers and that wonderful sentiment!

cm said...

Your 'perfect mix of colours' flowers make a lovely landing spot for the butterfly that you always create magic with! Love this!
Hugs~c

Jessica Lin said...

So spring-y and cheerful!