Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Verve Spotlight Hop Day 1 ~ Swirling Hearts

It's hard to believe 2011 is here already. How exciting!!
Well, I'm excited to share a card I made for Verve's first release of the new year too.

The diva's will be sneak peeking for the next 3 days, some of the most darling and charming images. Here's the first of three cards I get to peek this week.


Today, I'm sharing a card that I made with the charming and elegant image that fits the Vintage Oval die Verve released last month. Isn't it beautiful? It has swirls and swirls of hearts and is appropriately named Swirling Hearts. I stamped the frame and sentiment with Smokey Gray Versafine, and added some sparkle to the hearts with my Quickie Glue Pen and some Ultra fine Glitter.

For the layout, I used Amber's VLV Sketch for January Week one. Check it out HERE. I just adore the 4 panels. I used "Once Upon a Springtime" dp by Graphic 45.

Lastly, I added a couple of buttons with silver cord and some silver pearls and lace ribbon. I also sewed around the panels and added an EK Success punched border along the bottom.

This Friday, January 7, Verve is releasing some fabulous new sets and dies! To countdown to the release, we’re putting on a series of mini blog hops Tuesday through Thursday of this week to preview the new sets! And because a new release is something to celebrate, we’ve hidden a prize on one of the participating blogs each day! Just leave a little comment love as you hop around to be entered into a drawing to win that day’s featured stamps!

That's it for my peek today. You're not going to want to miss what the other Diva's have to share, so be sure to check them out. Here's a list for you to follow:

Piali (Guest Designer)
Tosh ---> You are here :o)
Debbie (Guest Designer)

Deadline for comment entries is 6PM Mountain Friday, January 7. Winners will be announced at our release party on Friday night - so leave a little love and win big this Friday!

Stamps: Swirling Hearts (Verve)
Paper: Ivory and Gray (PTI), Once Upon a Springtime (Graphic 45)
Ink: Smokey Gray (Versafine), Pumice Stone (Ranger Distress)
Accessories: Vintage Oval Framed Die (Verve), Pearls, Lace, Buttons (PTI), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scor-Pal, Border Punch (EK Success), Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, Sewing Machine


125 comments:

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

great projects!

Melissa said...

Oh I LOVE that grey for the stamp....what a truly gorgeous card and design

Vicki Burns said...

So classy and refined!

Andrea said...

Just beautiful! Love all of the little details!

Pauline said...

This is beautiful! Love the softness of the colors, and the extra details.

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Soft and sweet.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Alina said...

Oh... your card is so lovely!

TannyP said...

Wow! That card is monochromatic bliss. Love all the beautiful touches you've added - and your stitching makes me want to get a sewing machine!

Nikki Bond said...

Love the vintage look of this! STunning. {SMILES}

Laurie said...

Your card is lovely, the colors so gentle and yet stunning. Great job

Sheri said...

a very classy card!

Anonymous said...

Just lovley! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Enjoy the day~
Terri Z.

Shoshonee said...

Very classic design. Love it!

Tanya said...

All I can say is wow! So classy, so elegant, love the soft colors and that die is fabulous!

SusieQ said...

Just beautiful! I love the papers, the sketch, and of course the stamp and die.

Susi said...

What a great colour combo - love how you put that new Classy Label together!

Karen Day said...

That new stamp for the vintage oval die is lovely! And so is your mellow colour combo :o)

Rhonda said...

I really like the soft colors.

Sharron said...

Beautiful--love the detail work and wonderful soft colors!

Luanne said...

How pretty! Love the colors you've used, such a great combination. Love the little touches of bling, and of course, that is a great stamp to go in the die. TFS!

Pat G said...

Your card is so pretty.

Teri C said...

Very pretty! I love cards with a punched border on the bottom!

Melissa said...

Beautiful Tosh! Love the soft colors you used. {hugs}

Detra said...

Love those swirly hearts. Very pretty card. tfs.

Kelly said...

OK Tosh, your card got me, its beautiful. I like how simple but the DP make it so elegant with the label. Love it.

Lorie said...

That is absolutely stunning! Wow!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Beautiful~~

Jan said...

The card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

~ Jo ~ said...

Tosh what an absolute stunning card!!!!! I love this vintage oval die so so so much!!! I also loved your look of the gray scale and ribbon!

Jessica said...

This is pure gorgeousness Tosh, can't wait to try out this sketch!

Becky Yo said...

What beautiful, soft colors! That vintage oval die and stamp is going on my wish list.

Tracy said...

Love that swirly heart! The colors of this card are so soft and pretty and well done.

Amy Kolling said...

Beautiful work, beautiful stamps! I love that punched border at the bottom!

daisydilly (vicki) said...

Beautiful card!!!

Ohkat said...

Absolutely Love that vintage die!

Linda Carson said...

Picture perfect!

Marisa said...

Love the soft colours in this card and how you used the bit of ribbon under the sentiment panel. Gorgeous work :)

Lea L. said...

This is so pretty! I just love the soft colors, and the bit of lace underneath the sentiment tag is wonderful! The sets are looking fab, once again! ♥♥♥

Unknown said...

I love your cards~beautiful soft look and details to them :)

Wendy said...

Well this is fabulous! I love that border punch. I need to use it more! These earth tone colors are so great Tosh! I hope you have a good day!!

Rachel B said...

This card is so beautiful! I love the soft colors and the punched border! The new die looks so great on this card too!

Wanda Cullen said...

Wowzers! This card rocks! LOVE the softness of the colors, the punched border, the fabulous new stamp to match the die...stunning!

Carol D said...

I love your card the colours are lovely and love that border punch.

Love the stamp.

Carol x

Kathy said...

Oh my gosh, this is so pretty. Love the border along the bottom card edge, and the lace behind the die cut. Such beautiful little touches.

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

So gorgeous, Tosh! I love the beautiful smokey accents and the immaculately stitched panels! And silver cording for buttons? Why haven't I thought of that - it looks fantastic!!

Ravengirl said...

So soft and sweet. At first I thought that the gray ink was vellum with white embossing! Your card is absolutely breathtaking!!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

This card is so pretty! I love the soft colors and can't wait to see more of those new Verve stamps!!

Jess Willison said...

Gorgeous! Love the soft look of this card!

Linda E said...

Fabulous card! I love the touch of lace.

P said...

Love those long thin cards, and your color combo with the punched border!

Jen said...

Beautiful. love your take on the sketch.
thank you for sharing

Peggy said...

Tosh, this card is absolutely stunning. I love everything about it.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Naomi said...

Love this sketch and what you did with it!

Jacqueline Smith said...

Just think your cards are gorgeous thanks for sharing

Sari said...

Love the card, the colours and the sketch.

Vickie Z said...

Gorgeous card!! Love the lace under the die/sentiment!! Beautiful soft colors.

KanataNewf said...

Pure elegance!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Oh Tosha, your color palette is GORGEOUS! So soft and pretty! I love the shape of that die, hope to add it to my collection one of these days. I hope you and your family have a happy and healthy new year.

Janelle Stollfus said...

Breath-taking! It's such a soft and delicate color palette and I adore the patterns in the paper and ribbon.

Andrea Ewen said...

This is beautiful Tosh! Love that border and those soft, delicate papers. Absolutely lovely!

Amy said...

Your colors are so soft and creamy! Love it! Beautiful job.

Christi Flores said...

This is wonderful!!!

Teresa Kline said...

this is soooo gorgeous girl, I adore the softness and those colors, the lace, silver beads...so sweet!

enjoy *~*

imsteelefullofscrap said...

Wow a stunning card and I love the shape you used.
Jen

Janine said...

Great use of new die with the VLV sketch.

Elizabeth S. said...

Such a pretty card!

nise said...

You are about the best at vintage. What a lovely creation. I really like that oval die. Hope you use it a bit more so I can decide if I "need" it!

Marsha said...

Very pretty. Love the lace.

Kristina said...

I think I have fallen in love with a brand new color pallette. Gorgeous! I love the little pops of black, and the elegant lace. This really feels like a peaceful spring day.

Lorraine said...

What a lovely, soft card you created! Beautiful.

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Tosh! Love the PP panels and all the fab details!

Laura :) said...

love your card. the soft colors are beautiful!

Connie F. said...

Great job!! I love the lace.

Debbie Carriere said...

This is absolutely beautiful! Love the colors paired with black & that wonderful punched card front. Your focal piece is stunning!

Mary said...

beautiful card. I am really liking this swirling hearts set. Now I'm going to have to get last month's die and the new one for this month! Love them both!

PatS said...

Very classy card. Love your take on the sketch.

Anonymous said...

Stunning card! Love the patterned papers you chose.

Anonymous said...

Tosh, the colours you used to put it all together work sooo well! I admire your eye for putting them together as those aren't ones I would pick off the bat. Just stunning!

Hugs
~Spike

Radha said...

Dearest Tosh!!!
First of all Happy New year!
and the word is Elegant for the creation!
"Love you" is a set any one would love to have:))
:))

Linda L said...

Love the "apricoty" colours you've chosen Tosh.

irishgalkelly said...

Tosh,
This is just oh so pretty! Love the patterns, colors, and beautiful stitching. You have showcased this beautiful new stamp set so gracefully. Great job!

Sharon said...

WOW, WOW, WOW!
I don't know where to start...I just love everything about this card!

scrappinmommom said...

Elegant is the word of the day. Great job.

Kristen said...

Very elegant and classy. Luv it!

Kim C. said...

Very pretty Tosha. I love the softness of the peach color. Great job!

Sue D said...

Beautiful card--I like the sketch.

Tina said...

Lovely card! Great sketch too :)

Lin said...

Oh, I really love this card! That sketch is wonderful and I love what you chose to do with it! The new Verve products are amazing!

Laurie Schmidlin said...

Sigh... Such soft and beautiful elegance, Tosh! You are an AMAZING artist!! And just LOOK at that unbelievably straight stitching! Girl, you've got MAD sewing skills!!

Ida said...

Very pretty. The lace is a lovely touch.

Marnie - Queen of the Marniverse said...

Wowza! This card has a very elegant victorian type of feel to is. Very classy and lovely.

Dangina Martinez said...

You card is so soft and sweet. I love the colors and the sketch. Great use of the die and sentiment!
I am in Awe with your card and it's not even for me, lol!

Hugs, Dangina

Maureen said...

oh, my...love the lace and that border punch :) Gorgeous!!! Hugs :)

Leslie Miller said...

Love the panels and the long format. This is beautiful, Tosh! Happy new year!

Jacquetta said...

Beautiful...

Julia M said...

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful card...love the frame stamped in grey.

Jan Castle said...

Great card and color selection is nicely understated.

Amber Hight said...

OMG, Tosh! BREATH TAKING and STUNNING! I really love the papers you used, fabulous card my girl!

Sian said...

Gorgeous, loving the new stamps and die shape - another to add to my wish list!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

beautiful card design and colors

Chriss Blagrave said...

Love this! The patterned panels, stitching, lace, that vintage oval!

Luana said...

Pretty and elegant.

jan e said...

Your colors are fabulous; most valentine-y! Thanks!

Conniecrafter said...

Love what you have done with the sketch, such pretty colors and love your sentiment tag with the lace, beautiful border punch too :)

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Vintage Oval and the Swirling heats are so unique. Love 'em.
Very pretty card design.

Mary (Happy Now) said...

SO lovely!

Anonymous said...

wonderful job, the color combination is so beautiful.
Renee
naygg6@sbcglobal.net

Rose said...

Very interesting layout, love the border punch, a beautiful piece of art.

Lady_Libellule said...

Une très belle création. J'aime beaucoup!

Connie C said...

Fabulous use of the image and the die! Your embellishments are incredible and they really compliment the image. Looking forward to more between now and Friday.

Amy Sheffer said...

Oh Tosh! This is unbelievably gorgeous! LOVE what you've done with the VLV sketch!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Another beauty! I love the softness!

Heidi said...

This truly is an elegant die/this card is really gently and soft.

Joanne Gilch said...

Love the colors of those papers and can see why you love 'em so much!!! I think that bit of eyelet lace is aperfect touch!!!

scrappingnana said...

Beautiful card. Love the papers and sentiment.

Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S said...

Beautiful .. love the lacy ribbon.. the perfect touch.

ChristineCreations said...

Oh SIGH, this is stunning Tosha!

Heidi Kimmerly said...

Fabulous! Can't wait to see more!

Lillian Child said...

Your card creation is just lovely! Love your creative style!

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

The bit of lace is PERFECT for the final touch on a gorgeous card!

Heather said...

Oh, Tosh, gorgeous!! This card is so soft and elegant. I love it.

Unknown said...

This is beautiful.... I'm so loving the oval die!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com

Marianne C said...

I will definitely be adding this die to my shopping list. Beautiful sneak peek.

Gretchen said...

Fabulous card Tosh! A must have set I think!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Oh this is gorgeous. I love the colour combo. The way you placed the ribbon behind the label is so pretty. I love the stitching you did on this card.

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