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Monday, October 3, 2011

October Diva Inspirations Blog Hop!

Welcome to the October Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations and Release teams are here to start your month off right with a little Verve inspiration!


I have a lot of awesome Verve info to share with ya'll, so I'll get right to my card. Now, you might be thinking my card looks like the VLV Week 4 sketch for Sept., and it's a new month. And you would be right. I just received this awesome Candy Cane border punch (EK Success) in the mail a couple of days ago and thought it would work beautifully with Laurie's sketch. Now, last month's sketch challenge is over, but you can use the sketches found in the Verve Forum, at any time, for inspiration.

I knew I wanted to make a Christmas card for this hop because that's just what I was in the mood for. I'm channeling the colder weather hoping some will visit soon. Summer has overstayed it's welcome here. lol

So, here you have it. A Christmas card using the charming Verve set Glad Tidings (One of my faves), with the Sweet Scallop Tag die. I embossed the snowflake tag image with Silver ep, added some Snowy White Pizzazz Aplenty Dream String, a Wild Orchid Crafts Mulberry Rose along with some Prima Holly Leaves.. I finished it off with a Martha Stewart border punch and some I-Rock Rhinestones.

That's it for my card today. Now, take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs below and leave a little comment love for their Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!
Diva Inspirations Blog Hop
Master Hop List
1. Julee9. Charmaine
2. Betty10. Sankari
3. Dawn11. Teresa
4. Jen d.12. Andrea
5. Lynda13. Tosh
6. Shannan14. Maureen
7. Sony15. Amy
8. Susan16. Laurie
17. Jen T.

We've hidden a little mystery prize on one of today's hop spots, so be sure to leave a little comment love as you hop around for a chance to win!
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, October 10
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve

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Think Pink Sale

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we're doing our part to raise awareness. We've got a special Think Pink SALE, with all in-stock stamps and dies 20% off October 1 - 16. And to sweeten the deal, Verve will donate 10% of proceeds from this sale to the
Susan G Komen For the Cure foundation.
A little something for you... a little something for the cure!


And last but not least, a new month brings a new Stamp of the Month...
Harvest BlessingsHarvest Blessings
At 40% off during the month of October, Harvest Blessings is one splendid deal!


That's all I have for you today my friends!! Thank you so very much for stopping by. I truly hope you have a super fabulous week!!

Happy Stamping!
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Stamps: Glad Tidings (Verve)
Paper: PTI
Ink: Versamark and Onyx Black (Versafine)
Accessories: Sweet Scallop Tag die (Verve), Border Punches (EK Success and Martha Stewart), Flower (Wild Orchid Crafts), String (Pizzazz Aplenty), Holly Leaves (Prima), Rhinestones (I-Rock), Silver Embossing Powder (SU!)

69 comments:

  1. aaaccckkk, luv the candy striping...very nice touch...hope you are a fabby week girl!

    enjoy *~*

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  2. Oh my goodness! Love that look! Fabulous idea!!! Thanks for the insipriation!

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  3. This is amazing! Love the candy stripping and the tag is amazing!

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  4. So clever to use the candy cane punch for the stripes! Love the clean design of your card!

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  5. Love this - I haven't seen anything else like it. :-)

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  6. Beautiful sleek card! Details are wonderful!

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  7. A beautiful card. I just love the candy cane border punch. So simple and elegant.

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  8. Love the candy cane inspiration! A wonderful seasonal card!

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  9. Love the candy canes! This card just pops!

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  10. How perfect is this sketch for a candy can look :) You rocked this one big time and love the tag you used.

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  11. Tosh, it's beautiful! What a perfect seasonal card!

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  12. I adore the candy cane stripes!
    Your card is very fresh looking...
    Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  13. Great card. Very pretty flower and really like the candy cane strips.

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  14. fab holiday card. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Love the candy stripes, it looks delicious. So pretty.

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  16. Preciosa y perfecta, enhorabuena.
    Besitos.

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  17. i love the stripes on the card!

    great effect!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  18. Great card, really liked the use of the diagonal paper and the beautiful red rose.

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  19. Wow Tosh, this is beautiful, very elegant and yet so very fun! Love the candy stripes!

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  20. Stunning card Tosh! Love the candy stripes.

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  21. This is wonderful! It looks like a candy cane!!! Mmmmmm.....

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  22. So pretty, puts me in the holiday spirit, even with it 96 in the desert!

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  23. This is so pretty! I love that flower!!

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  24. love the peppermint-y-ness of this card!!! Oh so very beautiful!!

    www.CardsPaperAndScrapbooks.com

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  25. love the peppermint-y-ness of this card!! Oh so very beautiful!!

    www.CardsPaperAndScrapbooks.com

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  26. Beautiful - your punched borders at first looked like smocking - lovely effect!

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  27. Very pretty and Christmasy stripes! Love the flower too. Great card Tosh!
    Beth Greco

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  28. Love this card. Your work is so inspiring! Would love to win and try Verve stamps for the first time!

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  29. What a striking card Tosha! Just gorgeous!!

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  30. What a holiday delight! Love it, love it!

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  31. Laurie's sketch was so awesome, and your new punch is perfect for it. What a fresh, crisp, fabulous card!

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  32. Lovely--I like the candy cane stripes.

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  33. Yummy card! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  34. Great use of that punch and the sketch together. Gorgeous.

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  35. Oh how fabulous, Tosh! This really puts me in the Christmas spirit! Just gorgeous!

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  36. what a wonderful Christmas card ~ love those stripes!!! enjoy your day

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  37. I love everything about this cheery Christmasy card! One of my favorite applications is a tag as you have used it here. Great job.

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  38. What a fun card! Simple and clean, delightful.

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  39. Love the card!! The colors are great! Looks like candy canes!!! The flower is BEAUTIFUL and I love the bling around the puched edges. SOOO pretty!!!

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  40. Love this card, it just looks minty fresh! Love the candy cane punch and the flower above the sentiment...so lovely!

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  41. Your beautiful card is giving me the Christmas spirit.

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  42. Dear Toscha,
    I Just arrived at you blog. Oh my, do I love your art and creative mind! I'll be watching this blog closely, thank you for giving us so much of your time and mind. You make so wonderful and lovely works! I enjoyed the visit on your site. Many thanks for your beautiful inspirations!!
    Many warm Hugs from Marina from Germany
    I invited you gently to visit my creative Website: Bettyscardsandpaperdesign.com

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  43. Now this is absolutely adorable! The the diagonal stripes from that new punch is delish! Good luck with your channeling cool weather and thanks for sharing such a sweet card :)

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  44. Gorgeous. Love the edges, gems, stripes. Beautiful work.

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  45. What a strikingly beautiful card!!! Love the gorgeous red candy cane stripes. The white base is perfect!

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  46. Pretty and Perfect....fabulous combination girl!!!!

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  47. :squeal: It's a candy cane card! Oh my gosh, love this so much, Tosh! Awesome use of that VLV sketch!

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  48. Love your card! when I saw it I said on my mind "Candy cane!"
    Lovely!


    Luanne
    myfootahead@gmail.com
    craftersreference.blogspot.com

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  49. Gorgeous card! I feel the christmas spirit sneaking up on me now! :)

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  50. What a great take on the sketch and I just love that punch!!

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  51. What a great punch! I'm in the mood for Christmas cards too!

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  52. What a fun card! I love the candy cane punch. It makes a beautiful stripe. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!

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  53. Such an awesome card, beautiful layers, love the different punches.

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  54. So pretty! Love that candy cane punch and all the embellies!

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  55. Tosh - your red and white candy cane striped card is striking. The rich red flower embellishment adds the perfect finishing touch. I adore your card.

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  56. Gorgeous candy cane delight:) The flower is beautiful!

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  57. Tosh, this so gorgeous and beautifully done! Love the whole design! Stunning Christmas card!

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  58. What a great card - that candy cane punch looks great. Christmas will be here before we know it!

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  59. Wow! What a striking card Tosh, love everything about it.

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  60. Awesome! Love the candy cane stripes. The card has a monotone feel with out actually being monotone. Love it!

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  61. That border punch is just great. What a pretty card!

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