Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Time for Verve!

I was surprised to see my dh come home sick today, joining my middle son. All three of them (the littlest included) are napping right now so I was able to make some quick cards with some Verve sets before I finish conquering our weekend of camping laundry!
This card is for this week's Mojo Monday sketch! It seems like it has been forever since I have been able to play! Julee always has such fun sketches! :-)
Recipe:
Stamps: petals & stems, filagree fantasy,
Paper: old olive, bali breeze dp, tempting turquoise, real red, whisper white
Ink: real red, old olive, tempting turquoise
Accessories: nestabilities, 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, ribbon (H&M Stamps)


This month's Project Parade Challenge at Verve Visual is a color combo. You have until the end of the month to give it a try and possibly win some Verve Bucks!! At first, I was a bit nervous about using 5 colors on one card but it all came together so nicely! I just love this new set!!
Recipe:
Stamps: petals & stems
Ink: old olive, basic black, pumpkin pie, groovy guava, soft sky
Paper: groovy guava dp, so saffron, soft sky, boho blend scrappin kit dp
Accessories: SU! ribbon, brads (Amanda Blu), blender pen

16 comments:

Linsey R said...

These are both totally gorgeous, Maren. I'm sorry your boys are all sick, but hey--at least you got in some stamping time, hehe! I love the colors on both, the red dotted ribbon really makes everything pop on your first card! And the 5 color card is an absolute stunner! I love the leaves on the flower stems, so very cute! You are rockin' those VV stamps in every way, girl! TFS! hugs and visit my blog for a giveaway :)

Dawn said...

Great cards. Love the layered ribbon and those flower centers!

Shannan Teubner said...

OMG Maren these are amazing!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, I love the brads in the center and the ribbon layers!

Jamie Martin said...

Both cards are beautiful :)

Anonymous said...

this card is so beautiful! I bet whoever receives it will hold onto it forever! Great blog!

Teresa said...

I really like this one!

Anonymous said...

These are gorgeous flowers and I especially love those brads.

Alhambra Club said...

sorry to hear that the sickness bug has hit your home, hope everyone is back up to normal soon. I love both of these cards, they are fatnastic.

Jenn said...

Wow, love your Verve cards!!! The colors came together real nice!!! I love the second one and the brads you used for the flower centers. Have fun doing laundry!!! ;)

Lynn said...

Love both cards! Love the colors on the 2nd one and the way you added the sentiment on 1/2 scallop on the 1st. Beautiful work as always!

Sears Family said...

this card is beautiful!!! Love the colors!

Jess said...

Maren, these are both gorgeous! I got all these Verve New Releases, and haven't used them much yet. I may have to CASE, because these are fun!

Julia Aston said...

Love both of these cards Maren! the sketch is terrific - love the colorsyou used and the great stamps - love the flowers on the verve project and great brads - good luck with the contest!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Both cards are beautiful! I love the way you used the filigrees in the mojo sketch and the color challenge card is just gorgeous!

Andi Mead said...

LOVE THIS CARD!! I will have to case it! I can think of the perfect stamp to use!! Wow, love your blog. Too bad I have work to do! I would like to check out the rest of your stuff! Thanks to SCS for featuring stampers! I didn't know you were out there yet!
Andi