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Saturday, December 6, 2014

Verve Holiday Release Retrospective Hop

Welcome to Verve's Holiday Release Retrospective Blog Hop! The Verve Divas and special guests are hopping today and serving up some more inspiration using our Holiday Release stamps & dies! Besides a look-see at some really lovely cards, there's also a comment prize up for grabs!

If you have come here from Chaitali's blog you are right on track.  If you just happened up on the hop, you can check the hop list below and get caught up.

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I love Weary World.  So many fabulous snippets from wonderful Christmas carols that have me humming away all day long every time I use this set!

Couldn't resist using these 'Tis The Season papers from Echo Park - such a fun mix of colours!  The sentiment is over-stamped with this beautiful cross image from Richly Blessed, because you can't celebrate the birth of Christ without reflecting on His death on the cross.  It's a package deal which continues to have me standing in awe of the depth of His love as well as the depth of His amazing grace. 

Day 3 Hop List
1. Julee7. Charmaine
2. Laurie8. Teresa
3. Chaitali9. Andrea
4. Marisa10. Christyne
5. Amber11. Maureen
6. Diana12. Nancy

 
Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $50 gift voucher to Verve! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the details.

Time to head on over to Amber's blog to see her wonderful creation!


What's In It?
Stamps:  Weary World, Richly Blessed (Verve Stamps)    
Paper:  'Tis The Season (Echo Park) 
Ink:  Black, Going Grey (Stampin' Up)
Accessories:  Poinsettia Die (Spellbinders), Black Seam Binding, Button, Silver Twine, Black Half Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals
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40 comments:

  1. LynnDecember 6, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    Oh I love the cross stamped lightly behind the gorgeous sentiment Marisa.

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  2. Vicki DutcherDecember 6, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    LOVE the pattern mix!

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  3. loulouDecember 6, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Lovely card. Great focus on that wonderful sentiment.

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  4. shensenDecember 6, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    I am amazed at your color and paper choices. Who would have thought of the statement that they make. Good job.

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  5. BonnieCDecember 6, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    This is beautiful!

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  6. Beverly SagerDecember 6, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    I really like the boldness of this card - great job!

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  7. EllibelleDecember 6, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    A very nice card design Marisa, beautiful papers and sketch!

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  8. Becca CrugerDecember 6, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    Just wow! This card is fun and funky and all things Christmasy without being completely red and green. Great work!

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  9. DanniDecember 6, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Beautiful card! I usually don't think of black with holiday cards but it is so striking!! Awesome job!

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  10. IrisDecember 6, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Great card - love the clean, crisp look, the layers and the papers you used.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  11. Kris BDecember 6, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Wonderful Christmas card! Love the verse and the poinsettia is beautiful! Fabulous papers!

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  12. JennipherDecember 6, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Love this! Your focus on the sentiment is perfect. Beautiful poinsettia.

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  13. Tracey McNeelyDecember 6, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Marisa a gorgeous Christmas card!

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  14. JerrieDecember 6, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    I love the paper, stamp and the card!!

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  15. HeatherDecember 6, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Gorgeous!! I love those papers and this is such a beautiful layout. Love that Poinsettia, too.

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  16. JoAnnDecember 6, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the cross stamped behind the wonderful sentiment.

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  17. Julee (Vervegirl)December 6, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    This is so beautiful, Marisa! Love the subtle cross in the background and the beautiful dark matting.

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  18. D-December 7, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    Thanks for sharing your BEAUTIFUL card.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  19. Celeste GoffDecember 7, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    This card is just gorgeous! I love the sentiment panel and the banner behind it!

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  20. cmDecember 7, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    From the patterned papers to the cross-and-sentiment stamped tag, this is a card of elegance and class! WOW!
    ~c

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  21. RollingrobinDecember 7, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Love the card...colors and especially the verse!

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  22. Amy C.December 7, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Great combination of fun patterned papers!

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  23. Carol HurlockDecember 7, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Gorgeous. The papers make this spectacular!

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  24. nwilliams6December 7, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful papers - I want them! Great bow, flower, and way you did the sentiment. Wonderful work Marisa! Hugz

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  25. AnneleiseDecember 7, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    A nice mix of 2 sets.

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  26. Debbie CarriereDecember 7, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Beautiful card, Marisa!! Love the cross in the background!

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  27. JanisDecember 7, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    Classic and wonderful!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    Christmas GIVEAWAY at http://herpeacefulgarden.blogspot.com/

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  28. UnknownDecember 8, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    A striking card. with beautiful colours and a heartfelt message! Love it. xxx

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  29. Colleen DietrichDecember 8, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    These patterned papers are so festive together! Love the poinsettia, too.

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  30. Elizabeth S.December 8, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    What a fun mix of pattern papers and love the design you created!

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  31. Rubeena I.December 8, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    beautiful!

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  32. Carol from La CrosseDecember 8, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    I can never get my patterned papers to look that good together. Your card is very pretty! I really love the stamp!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Miriam PrantnerDecember 8, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    So pretty! Love that gorgeous flower!

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  34. Mary-Anne VDecember 9, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Love how you used the pp and the stamping on top of the two images.

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  35. Milka GuboDecember 9, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful colors, papers, design :-D

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  36. Darlene GabrielDecember 9, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Such a pretty and fun combination of papers and dots/circles. A beautiful way to showcase this wonderful sentiment.

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  37. LynDecember 9, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    This is a stunning card <3

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  38. UnknownDecember 10, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    I really like the layout and the papers you used! Great card.

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  39. Berina RGADecember 11, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    beautiful card!! nice sentiment!! the poinsettia is so beautiful...
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  40. PatDecember 13, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Love those Echo Park papers and the beautiful red poinsettia and the pretty bow with the button and silver cord through it. x

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