Monday, August 16, 2010

Verve release spotlight: Birthday Bash and Carpe Cupcake

  Hi everyone!  Welcome to another Verve Release Spotlight!  Today we are spotlighting the amazing sets, Birthday Bash and Carpe Cupcake.  

I have a sample for the COMPLETELY FUN set Birthday Bash!  This set has 5 images and 8 sentiments.  Aren't the balloons are fun and whimsical?  I wanted a happy feel to this card, so I used some of my Love Me Do paper scraps.  I pieced both balloons, colored in the stars and added some white gel pen accents.  Fun and easy!

This next card uses the amazing wedding set we peeked on Day 1, Love Story.  Sigh... this set is so beautiful. I see endless possibilities.  I chose to go with a slight whimsical feel, but you could just as easily go really formal with this one!  I saw this amazing card by Birgit (BIGGAN on SCS, warning you need to be a Fan Club member to view this) and LOVED the idea of gluing die cuts on to the card.  I actually used some of the huge Bridal confetti tin from Michaels.  I added some tiny pearls to the center.  The sentiments are stamped on a Labels One nestability block and adorned with some Prima flowers from the Athena line.  See the 1/4" silk ribbon tucked in the corner?  I got this idea from Sharon shown here.  BRILLIANT.  I love the soft feeling of this card.  AND it was easy to make.  BONUS!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out what the Divas below have for you today.  AND don't forget to leave some love for a chance to WIN THESE STAMP SETS!!  Winners will be announced at our Anni-VERVE-sary Bash Release Party that night.  And for even more chances to win new stamps, play along with our Anni-VERVE-sary sketch challenges, going  on this week in our forum!

Here's the link list of today's spotlight hops featuring Birthday Bash and Carpe Cupcake:


1. Julee6. Teresa
2. Michelle7. Maureen
3. Jen d.8. Jen T.
4. Sony9. Amber
5. Jackie10. Tosh


Card Deets -Birthday Bash:
Stamps - Love Story
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper - Kraft, Love Me Do PP (My Minds Eye)
Accessories - Red taffeta ribbon (SU!), Round crystal wheel (Zva Creative), white gel pen, Copic marker, button, white embroidery floss



Card Deets - Love Story:
Stamps - Love Story
Ink - Turquoise Gem chalk ink (VersaMagic)
Paper - Vintage Cream
Accessories - Labels One Nestability, 1/4" cream silk ribbon (May Arts), Athena Flowers in Skylight (Prima), Bridal confetti in cream, Round pearl wheel (Zva Creative)



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93 comments:

Tracy said...

WOW - love both of them! the wedding one is simply lovely and the birthday one is just fun!

Sian said...

Wow, the first card has the fun factor big time and the second card is beautiful.

Kary said...

Lovely cards. The birthday card is so cute, and I love the kraft with the paper piecing. The Wedding card is gorgeous - the flowers add a special touch to the card.

Katie Cotton said...

fun and fabulous cards!!!

Shirley said...

Amazing cards! Love the new stamp sets!

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debhorst said...

both cards are awesome...love the dainty elegancy of that wedding card and the fun plaids and ballons of the birthday card!!

Mirabelka said...

I love the wedding card! it so fresh!

scrappingnana said...

Great cards. Love the fun BD card and the wedding card is beautiful. TFS

Cammy said...

Gorgeous cards! Especially love the cream card.

Maya said...

I really like this card, the balloons are so cute!

Terri E. said...

Two cuties!

It's a good life!
Terri E.

newfiecrafter said...

Beautiful cards ,thanks for sharing
Marilyn

Clare said...

Michelle, both of your cards are wonderful! I love the simplicity of the Love Story card!

Mary said...

Love both of them!!! 1st one was fun and funky, while the 2nd one was so elegant!

Sandra said...

lovely!
Sandra
fun birthday card!
Sandra

Ellie A. said...

Love them both I am in need of Bday cards and well I need to get my hands on those Bday stamps love it!

Luanne said...

Amazing cards. I love the soft colors on the wedding card! And I'm really looking forward to seeing the whole release! TFS!

Martha said...

Your clean and simple BD card is really great with your color choices and great use of those scraps. But the wedding card is special. Looks just like a piece of satin wedding dress and the flowers are perfect. That sentiment is wonderful for any time. Happy hugs, Martha

Mary (Happy Now) said...

Very fun cards!

marilynwillauer said...

Love your cards, especially the wedding card, its simple elegance!!! (Sigh), what a great way to start your morning, viewing such great cards, thanks for a good start to the day.

Wendy Space said...

Beautiful cards!

Maureen said...

hey Diva, these are fun and gorgeous!!!! LOVE the paper piecing on the balloons...I say let's celebrate at CHA!!! Gorgeous second card and I LOVE the idea with those flowers...I have a ton of them still after 3 years!!! LOL So pretty, love the cream on cream :)

Pattie said...

Great cards - the birthday balloons are so fun and cute and I am in love with Love Story!

Amy said...

Both of these cards are fantastic but that second one is absolutely gorgeous!

Creative Char said...

Great cards! Love the simple designs. :)

Dani said...

These cards are just fantastic!! Love them!!

craftymom205 said...

Love the cards. The birthday one is cute and the second one is just beautiful.

Wanda Cullen said...

Both cards are fantastic! Love the simplicity of the b-day card and the elegance of the wedding card!

Ravengirl said...

These are both are so wonderful! Love that birthday card and how it could be for anyone!! I also think your love story card is gorgeous!

Sonja "Sony" Christoph said...

cuuute Michelle!!!

Cassie_lu said...

wonderful cards and I really like the paper piecing of the balloons

PatS said...

Love your cards. This blog hop is wonderful in discovering new talent.

Linda Carson said...

Wonderful clean & simple look! Love em both!

Billie A said...

wow both cards are sweet, love the simplicity of the first card and elegance of the second card. Very nice

Julie E said...

Sweet and elegant! Simple and sweet wins for me - I like the addition of the PP at the bottom.

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

These are both beautiful, Michelle! I just love how happy those balloons look springing from that fun ribbon!

Marisa said...

Two beautiful cards, Michelle. Think the first one is for you to celebrate the completion of all the renos :)

Amy D said...

I love both your cards. The second one is so elegant looking and perfect as a wedding card. Very beautiful work.

Jackie said...

Wow, both cards are stunning! The first card is so simple and sweet, perfect for any birthday! The second card is even better! I love the soft feel and the little details! Great job!

Sharyn said...

Sweet cards - the wedding one is stunning. Both stamps sets are very nice.

Kristina said...

I love how those balloons just look like they are floating up on your paper. So incredibly fun and cute!

Joanne Gilch said...

Gorgeous card! Don't you love it when they come together quickly and easily?

Rachel Hope said...

Great cards! love the baloons!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Pretty and elegant cards Michelle. I love the primary color birthday card.

Janine said...

Your love story card is so pretty

Rachel P said...

Very cute card...I can't wait to see both these sets in their entirety! I love birthday card stamp sets!

annheidel said...

Great cards!

Heather said...

Those little balloons are so cute! And I LOVE that plaid paper you used on the bottom of the card.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Great cards - the balloons are so happy! Great way to use scraps, too!

Creative Mish said...

The birthday bash set looks so fun!

Alice Wertz said...

so sweet and beautiful!! wonderful cards, Michelle!

Pam said...

So Elegant. Really pretty card. Thanks for sharing

Jessica said...

Wonderful cards!

annesatx said...

I love the angled plaid on the birthday card -- and the second card is just plain beautiful -- LOVE it!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards..Thank you for the giveaway..
Evie
Evie.Martino@gmail.com

Tanya said...

Wow, they are both beautiful! I can't wait to see the rest of the Love Story set.

Lorie said...

Wow, I love both your cards! You are so talented!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Lovin the kraft Michelle!! And your white on white with the turquoise...gorgeous!!

Ola said...

I absolutely love both of your cards!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com

Simone said...

These are both gorgeous Michelle! So glad to have you back stamping :)

Gail's Card Cafe' said...

love the clean look! I find it so difficult to do.

Regina said...

Love the CAS, but bright card. The balloons with the cheery pieced paper, the decorations to the stars, and the ribbon - so happy!

Beautiful "Love Story" card - I love the cream with the pink and turquoise accents.

Susan Hogan said...

What great cards - and the wedding one is fantastic.

MarvA1ix said...

Love the Love Story stamps. I have been looking for something with this sentiment. I'd love this set.

Bogner's said...

I really love your birthday card! I love the stars. So fun!

bstrassner said...

Love the cards! I really like the wedding one the best. Thanks for sharing!

TannyP said...

The balloons on kraft are awesome and that wedding card is truly remarkable. I have a bunch of those confetti flowers...what a great idea!

Wendy said...

Michelle! Your wedding card was just beautiful!!! I can't get enough of it.

Lea L. said...

Totally loving those cute paper pieced balloons!! And the wedding card is gorgeous!

♥♥♥Lea

Patty said...

I love your wedding card using the die cuts... it's lovely. And the balloon card - adorable!!

Stephanie Kraft said...

Love 'em both! So fun and beautiful!

Vickie Z said...

Love both cards but, my fav is the second one!! Soft and elegant!!

mustangsarah said...

Both cards are awesome.

Giovana said...

Both cards are fantastic!

Jen P said...

Love both cards! The balloons caught my eye first though - such a fun card! :)

Detra said...

Great cards. tfs.

Gretchen said...

LOVE the dimension on the balloons and the colors! Your wedding card is so elegant and beautiful too!

KanataNewf said...

Lovely Lovely Lovely!

Lillian Child said...

What a "fun" birthday card! And your second creation is just beautiful!

readysetlove said...

your celebrate card is phenomenal!!

joy said...

Two really great cards - but I really like the celebrate card!

Janet L. said...

Great cards! One so fun and the other so elegant.

Mary B said...

The cards you have shown today are so very different, but I love them both!

Kay said...

Fun and elegant!!! Very good job.

Ceal said...

Fabulous cards! TFS

silvia said...

LOVE both cards!!

Kathy said...

Fantastic cards. Love how you paired the bright balloons with the kraft card.

kim.mom said...

SSSOOO CUTE!!!

jennifer mitten said...

Beautiful - I love both cards!!

Margaret de Witt said...

These cards are fantastic Michelle. Thanks for sharing

pammy jo said...

i don't know which is my favorite - thanks for sharing your amazing ideas!

Gail's Card Cafe' said...

great crafty card!

Jodi said...

Fantastic cards ~ really love the wedding one!