Welcome back to Day 2 of Verve's November 2014 Spotlight Hops! The Verve Divas and special guests are back for another day of spotlighting the new holiday release! Everything previewed this week will be available in the Verve online store on Thursday, 11/20. So come hop along with us and see what's new at Verve!
If you have come here from Chaitali's blog you are right on track. If you just happened upon the blog, today's hop list is a bit lower down.
Today's spotlight is shining on the Pinecone Christmas set illustrated by Chaitali Narla and the coordinating Poinsettia Pinecones Die Set.
I went with another traditional card today using this wonderful pine cone image. I love pinecones! A pinecone wreath decorates one of our doors and huge pinecones on red ribbons hang from various places for decoration at Christmas.
I used the Flourished Trim Die to create the bottom border, stamped a snowflake from Merry and Bright in VersaMark and added a half pearls to the centers for a little something to the red panel. I stamped the pine bough, popped up the pinecones, added this fabulous mix of solid and scripted word sentiment, and a few sequins from the Holiday Sequin Mix for a little something, something. A touch of gold twine finished things off nicely.
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 today for a little more about our new products and all the prize info and deadlines!
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| 1. Julee | 7. Charmaine |
| 2. Laurie | 8. Stacey |
| 3. Chaitali | 9. Teresa |
| 4. Marisa | 10. Andrea |
| 5. Amber | 12. Nancy |
| 6. Diana | |
Time to hop on over to Amber's blog to see what wonderful card creation she has for us today. Then make sure to come back tomorrow for Day 3 of our Holiday Release Hop!
What's In It?
Stamps: Pinecone Christmas (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Kraft, Real Red, Forrest Foliage (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Forrest Foliage, VersaMark (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Flourished Trim Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Crimper (Fiskars), White Half Pearls, 1/4" Moss Satin Ribbon, Gold Twine (Michael's)
Wow this card is so gorgeous <3 love the new set
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful, Marisa. I love pinecones, too. I bet your wreath and ribbon hangings are gorgeous. I'm putting up my tree today.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh do I love this card! The red just sets off all the elements so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous card Marisa. The colors go great together and I just love that pine cone branch.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed by all the different ribbons you can add to one card! Really lovely Christmas creation.
ReplyDeleteTraditional always works. Very nice. Love the colors.
ReplyDeletethis is so pretty. Love the embellishing at the bottom of the card. It really highlights the sentiment.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing a great card.
Wonderful card! I also like your sketch very much.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love the crisp, clean look and the color combo.
ReplyDeleteisoscia at aol dot com
Another lovely card. I really should take more advantage of sketches. lol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - love the 3d pinecones and your colors - very organic and perfect for the holiday.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card!!! love this pine branch... lovely!!
ReplyDelete-Berina
Moxie Craftie
nice card especially like the edging!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Marisa! Love that branch with those pincones!
ReplyDeleteThe red really makes the card pop!
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous......so clean and crisp. I love the stamped poinsettias on the red layer.
ReplyDeleteLovely crisp looking card. Like the 3'd cones and those sequins too.
ReplyDeleteSue
I really love those little pinecones! Beautiful Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteLove the branch/pinecones and the mixed type sentiment!! Fab card....great choice of layout!
ReplyDeletegreat fresh crisp designed card
ReplyDeleteI love the colours of this nicely uncluttered design. I love the pretty shape too and the finishing touches with the sequins, ribbon, pearls and gold twine. x
ReplyDeletelove the detail and crisp design on this card!
ReplyDeleteLove Your card.
ReplyDeleteLove the card.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Very pretty card...love the decorative edge.
ReplyDeleteThe white pearls on the Versamark are very eye catching.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Love how you incorporated something earthy and something shiny in the same card. :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I love the red border with the pearls, and I love how you can stamp and die cut the pinecones! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletesuper duper love it!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love your layout and this new set!
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a traditional card, especially with a pine bough and cones! I really love that edge, too, Marisa!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGreat card, layout, and scalloped bottom Marisa!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! I love the pretty colors and the shimmer that the sequins give!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card and love the look of the pine cones popped up!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh this is BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE the way you stamped the pinecone white on brown to give it a little touch of snow. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs,
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DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
Stunning card, Marisa!
ReplyDeleteThis card is fantastic! Love the layout and the edge cut on the bottom. The stamp is just perfect for your card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous deep red and green together!
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully festive card in traditional Christmas colors. Fab!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour combo!
ReplyDeleteloving that pine branch...your card is so classy!!
ReplyDeleteI, too, love pine cones, and seeing how you've showcased this set has me sending out a swoon-alert! Nothing short of STUNNING!
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love the sequins on this, love it!
ReplyDeletegreat card in amazing combo!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Love the edge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, festive card!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thus card is gorgeous! I love those pine cones and the die cut edge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful--I like the traditional colors and the sequins.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful elements on this card!
ReplyDeleteI love the rustic look with the sparkle of the sequins and gold twine!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this Marisa! The bottom panel looks sooo great, love the sequins and the image is so cool. Great card! Hugz
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I don't know how this one slipped by me ( well, maybe i could guess how...;) but I love it! The pine cones and branch and sequin 'berries' / baubles are wonderful. :)
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