Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops! Hop along with the Divas all week long as we share our first looks at a few of the new products releasing from Verve on Friday night! One lucky commenter from each day's hop will win the sets and dies featured that day, so be sure and leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.
You are not going to want to miss a single day as Julee has totally outdone herself with this amazing release! I'm beyond honoured to be joining in as a Guest Diva this month and still need someone to pinch me to make sure this isn't a dream :)
Today's sneak peeks include a new flower set - oh happy, happy, joy, joy!! Loooove my Verve flowers, and to top things off, there is a coordinating leaf die - thank you Julee!! Here is my sneak peak using one of the flowers from the set.
Today's Plain Jane is a wonderful sentiment, made all the more special because of my love for flowers :) Flowers always bring me joy through their beauty and when the first crocuses push through the frozen earth each Spring, they provide me great hope of new growth in my own life.
Below is a list of the Divas participating in today's Spotlight Hop, starting off with none other than the Queen Diva herself :) All I can say is, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!
| 1. Julee | 8. Marisa {Guest} |
| 2. Charmaine | 9. Laurie |
| 3. Tosha | 10. Maureen |
| 4. Andrea | 11. Amy |
| 5. Teresa | 12. Shannan |
| 6. Jackie | 13. Lynda |
| 7. Sarah {Guest} |
I'll be back tomorrow with my Day 2 Spotlight cards.
Life Is Beautiful
Stamps: Sunny Days (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Pink Small Dots (Making Memories), Itsy Bitsy Caramel Latte (Recollections), Early Espresso and Mellow Moss (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: VersaMark, Basic Black (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Leafy Springs Die (A Cut Above by VERVE), Lacy Circle and Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinder), 5/8" Brown Satin Ribbon, Buttons, Twine (PTI), Bling (Michael's), Dimensionals
Where Flowers Bloom (Plain Jane)
Stamps: Where Flowers Bloom Plain Jane (Verve)
Paper: Orange Mini Dots (Kelly Panacci), So Saffron, Mellow Moss, and Creamy Caramel (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Basic Black (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Leafy Springs and Classy Label Die (A Cut Above By VERVE), Crimper (Fiskars), Buttons, 1/4" Moss Grosgrain Ribbon (Stampin' Up!), Bling and Half Pearls (Michael's), Buttons (Michael's), Twine (PTI), Edge Distresser (Stampin' Up!), Dimensionals
Congrats on your guest DT position! You've done a fantastic job showing off the newest Verve goodies! That ribbon on the circular card is awesome!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Love your ribbon treatment on your first card and the happy colors on the second! What a great time to be guest designing - lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteConsider yourself pinched, LOL!! Lovely cards. Love those flowers and the sprig die (heaven)!!
ReplyDeleteWow, double beauties! I love them both, but the round card really caught my eye!
ReplyDeleteHey GF - Congrats on GDing!! Fun, pretty round card~
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous, Marisa! I love them both!
ReplyDeleteTwo Beautiful Cards! I love the colors and the distressing... both sentiments are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLisa :)
Like them both but the round card is to die for!
ReplyDeleteOoohhh...I love your cards! I love how different they are but both beautiful in their own ways!
ReplyDeleteWell, my friend, I am insanely jealous that you get to play with these gorgeous stamps already, but so incredibly happy that it's YOU! Congrats again on being a Guest Diva!
ReplyDeleteI especially love your circle card! Such a classic design and perfectly scrunched ribbon! I can't wait to see more of this release!
No wonder you were asked to be a guest designer - both cards are delightful! Love the colors and shapes of your designs! TFS!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just beautiful. I love the layers.
ReplyDeleteI swoon for round cards and yours is no exception!
ReplyDeleteLove the vast difference in colors for your cards; beautifully created!!
Oh how pretty! Love the colors and the faux buttons!
ReplyDeleteSqueals of delight! Can you hear them? I'm so excited for you - and for another awesome Verve relese! Fabulous creations Marisa - and I'm lovin' what I can see of the new sets! :)
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are great.
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You + Verve = meant to be! Love what you've done here! Thrilled you're joining us this week, and I can't wait to see more beautiful eye candy from you this week!
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties!Love the round card and the second is so cheery!
ReplyDeleteRibbon treatment and round card caught my eye... Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what beautiful cards! Cannot wait for the new release...those dies are calling my name...loudly, I might add!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are marvelous! The brown ribbon treatment is incredible.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are stunning!! I really like the circle card, especially the base. The second card is so warm and inviting!
ReplyDeletejust beautiful, Marisa!! Looks like your one gene has multiplied and they are all having a fabulous party!! So happy you are joining us this month...what a month to have!! Am going to reply to your email in a bit here...just finishing the hop :)
ReplyDeleteGuest designer...Wow, congrats! Your designs are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm enjoying, Miss Marisa! You knocked these out of the park! I love the first card with that fabulous ribbon treatment and the glorious flowers and the second card is beautiful with it's lovely distressing and vibrant colors! The floral stamps must have you walking on air! Great job, my dear...you rock!
ReplyDeleteHooray Marisa! I am so glad for your days in the Verve spotlight!!! Beautiful cards today, can't wait to see your cards tomorrow! Pinch, pinch...this is real!
ReplyDeleteI really love the ribbon on your round card and those colours on your second card make my eyes very happy! You can't help but smile with colours like that :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Marisa! Congrats on being a guest DT! What a thrill that must be.
ReplyDeletetwo totally diffent feelings on the cards but both wonderful. love the use of ribbon
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!! Love that leafy sprig!
ReplyDeleteGreat job DTing, Marisa!! They are both fabulous.
ReplyDeletelove 'em both! the round one is so elegant and i love the fun colors on the bright card!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your guest DT Marisa! Two beautiful creations today. xx
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL cards!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, love the circular card!
ReplyDeleteLife IS beautiful... and so are your card creations!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations. You have done Verve proud. TFS
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are simply beautiful Marisa ... TFS
ReplyDeleteMarisa these are beautiful! Congrats again girlie, I'm sooo happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Marisa!! I know how much you love Verve! Your creations are wonderful!!! Looking forward to seeing your sneak peeks this week!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun it must have been to play with all the new stamps! Your card is so pretty, and that ruffled ribbon is perfect!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, that brown ribbon is gorgeous! Lovely technique! Lucky you with all those goodies to play with! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI think it's just awesome that you've joined us in the spotlighting this month Marisa!! I LOVE your gorgeous cards!! Love the circle one with the warm colors and fun scrunched up ribbon. And your second card just makes me smile with the happy colors!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! I love the round one, especially!
ReplyDeleteYour creativity fits right in with all the divas...gorgeous cards! Especially love the leave die!
ReplyDeleteGreat Guest design work! Love the circle shaped card - very creative work and you've shown the products proud!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Marisa! You definitely deserved your GDT spot! Love the shaped card and the colors of the second card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards Marisa!....you always make such beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the guest DT. Your cards are so pretty. I love flowers also and these new stamps and sentiments are wonderful. TFS
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the guest spot. Both your cards are great. That twisty chocolate ribbon is swoon-worthy!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! Lovely round card with the scalloped edges.
ReplyDeleteLove how the same stamps can look so different with just a few adjustments. Amazing cards!
ReplyDeleteOoohhh . . . don't I love the flowers you chose to use from the set--specially the pink polka dotted ones, they are sooo pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!! These new flower stamps are super!
ReplyDeleteWay to rock Day 1!!! These are gorgeous cards, Marisa!!! Love all the details & texture :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on both cards. I always love the simplicity of your cards, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun ! Love it !
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, what fantastic cards! Love the colors of the first card. And the ribbon is simply gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Marisa, aren't we SO lucky to get to guest this month?!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards to start off the week! Congrats on your DT position!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! Love the flowers & ribbon on the 1st card!!
ReplyDeleteLove the shape of the 'life is beautiful' card! And the ribbon technique is gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute!
ReplyDeletejj
Pretty colors, love that ribbon, and your layered flowers are bee-yoo-tee-ful!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are sooooooo pretty! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteTFS,
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Love them both!
ReplyDeleteTwo absolutely beautiful cards! Especially love the circle one!
ReplyDeleteHoly fabulous! That's some seriously awesome creativity displayed in each of these two creations. I absolutely love the round card with it's elegant colors and ribbonry! This looks like it was designed to be your month with the gorgeous flowers & leaves =)
ReplyDeleteWhat really cute cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMarisa, {{{{{sweet hugs}}}} I am soooo excited you are with us this month, you are very deserving! You know I luv that cute circle card, the ribbon and those blooms....swoon...beautiful inspiration cards you are sharing, have a super duper day!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!! I love how you showcase Verve. Cant' wait for the next few days!!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards. Love what you did with the brown ribbon.
ReplyDeletelove how well those flowers work with the circle card
ReplyDeletevery pretty, looks great in round!
ReplyDeleteCarol N<><
FABULOUS cards! I love the round card and the ribbon is just yummy! The second card is so bright and cheerful. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
ReplyDeletewow, these are both so beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards but the oval is probably my favorite. The scalloped edge is beautiful and love that ribbon. Great job
ReplyDeleteMarisa, wonderful job on the shaped card, it is just a work of art. Love your ribbon treatment among many other things. Great job, TFS!
ReplyDeleteI like both of these a lot Marisa - terrific layouts on BOTH cards! Love your scrunching of that yummy chocolate satin ribbon in your first card with that must-have leafy sprig die! I like the color palette on your second card as well!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Marissa! I love those flowers and the new leaf die. I really love the sketch, layers, and textures on the first card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the layout.
ReplyDeleteTwo BEAUTIFUL cards. LOVE them both!! NICE color combo's on both of them. Beautiful everything! WOW cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful cards! Lovin' all those gorgeous Verve flowers. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the circle card!! The scalloped lace trim and twisted ribbon are perfect - beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your delightful card. I love the ribbon treatment in the first card and the stamps are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDelightful artwork! Love your circle card especially!
ReplyDeleteMarisa, I'm so tickled that you are a guestie for Verve this month! I love your work and you have done such an amazing job with your cards today. I am however partial to the circle card......that ribbon strip folding is quite perfect!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE this! I can totally see why you were asked to be a guest designer. Can't wait to see what you come up with for tomorrow. I have a sneaking feeling this release is going to KILL my pocket book. Maybe I should put the credit cards in a block of ice NOW.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on you Diva-ness this month! What fantastic cards. I love em both!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards - TFS
ReplyDeleteThese cards are just really nice. I really like your composition and ribbon.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Marisa, so deserving!! Love both cards!!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are both beautiful, but your round card is my favorite! :) beauty!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky girl! Now you're DIVAlicious too! Are you having a ball or what?? These are wonderful! I love the orange ~ (and I don't like orange!) it makes those fabby flowers pop! Congrats! :-)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty flower cards!
ReplyDeleteTwo floral beauties! Love the girly pinkness of the first, but the bright colors with all the distressed edges on the second totally stole my heart! Lovely cards, Marisa!
ReplyDeleteFlowers do make life beautiful, don't they? Love both your cards and I am loving the orange. Wow! Fab work!
ReplyDeleteFun cards! I'm a huge fan of pink and brown together!!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards!! Love the shape of the first one very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous. I always love looking at your circle cards. They are always so pretty. Love the colors and the design.
ReplyDeleteLove the different ways for used ribbon on these cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the subtle stripe and dot patterns on the hope card and they way you've placed the ribbon on circle card is lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this flower set is one I need,so beautiful and all the colors that you could use it- and the leafy die- so sweet.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your GDT position! I can see why. You are uber talented. I love both of your cards! :)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteMarisa, these are marvelous.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a guest diva!! Your cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your nature inspired colors!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, love that chocolate ribbon!
ReplyDeleteWOW, so much talent.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!!! Both are beautiful, nice embellishments and great saysings. What a treasure it would be to get one of these sent to you!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, congratulations on your guest spot here - so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteSecondly, what gorgeous creations you have for us today. I love your scalloped circle card with that scrumptious colour combo. Love those flowers and the scrunched ribbon. Your second card is so cheery and would brighten anyone's day - truly suits the sentiment. Love the button centers.
Beautiful card! I love the shape, nice colors, and layout.
ReplyDeleteOh my - both cards are just lovely. But really love the orange one!
ReplyDeleteYour first one is my fave! The colors and that ribbon, which looks perfectly ruffled by the way!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are rocking out this guest spot my friend!
ReplyDeleteAmazing creations! Love the colors at the first one and the ribbon is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove that round card. Love those dies and stamps too. I want them all!
ReplyDeletelove teh card, i like the layering of the ribbon on the round card and the torn look on the second card
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely. Round cards are so hard for me, but you make it look easy! Love the sunny feel to the second.
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