It's day three of this week's Verve Spotlight hop, and we got to choose the sets we wanted to peek. Not only that, the new release goes on sale today, and one lucky commenter from today will win the entire release!! How awesome is that!!!Well, I chose to use the set Purely Sentimental because it has a perfectly masculine sentiment for a young man graduating from college. And, I happen to have a son that's doing just that in a few weeks. :)
So, I paired the Purely Sentimental sentiment with some fabulously fun Postale 7 Gypsies paper, and came up with this card using this week's Viva la Verve sketch designed by, the sweet and creative diva, Janelle.
I used the new Ribbon Banner die for the panel in the upper corner, along with an arrow from My Mind's Eye's FunDay decorative Brads.
I stamped the sentiment onto a Journal Ticket by 7 gypsies and added a couple of Prima wooden buttons.
Here's another angle. See the little Tim Holtz paper clip attached to the banner? Love those little clips. :)
eta: The notched circle was made using the Spellbinders' Scallop Circle die, and diecutting off the tips of the scallops with a slightly smaller Standard Circle die.
That's it for me today. Don't forget to leave comments on each blog for an opportunity to win the entire release today. The prize deadline is Monday April 16 at 6 PM Mountain Time, winners will be announced here on the Verve Blog Tuesday April 17. The stamps and dies are available for purchase this morning.Janelle
Charmaine
Laurie
Andrea
Maureen
Sankari
Amy
Tosh <----you are here
Amber
Teresa
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you've enjoyed the peeks this week.
Happy Stamping!!
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Stamps: Purely Sentimental (Verve)
Paper: Postale (7 gypsies), Vintage Cream (PTI)
Ink: Onyx Black (Versafine), Black Soot (Ranger Distress)
Accessories: Ribbon Banner die (Verve), Circle and Standard Scalloped Circle dies (Spellbinders), Wooden Buttons (Prima), Arrow (FunDay-My Mind's Eye), Ticket (Journal -7 gypsies), Newsprint Candi (Craftworkcards), Sewing Machine
Stamps: Purely Sentimental (Verve)
Paper: Postale (7 gypsies), Vintage Cream (PTI)
Ink: Onyx Black (Versafine), Black Soot (Ranger Distress)
Accessories: Ribbon Banner die (Verve), Circle and Standard Scalloped Circle dies (Spellbinders), Wooden Buttons (Prima), Arrow (FunDay-My Mind's Eye), Ticket (Journal -7 gypsies), Newsprint Candi (Craftworkcards), Sewing Machine
whow love this card...unique layout and fun added ticket!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous, Tosh! Love it!
ReplyDeleteTosh this is simply gorgeous! Love the colours and all of the funky design elements.
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
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so many pieces and parts put together to make one awesome card...love the stiching and sponging!! Great showcasing of these new Verve products!!
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I just love your distressed cards.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Peggy Allen
This is stunning! I love the colors and distressing....
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always so inspiring and this one is no exception. Brilliant mastery of the papers and details!
ReplyDeletea fantastic and very stylish card!
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silvi xoxo
Wow, great card and perfect for your son that is graduating. Love the papers and all the elements you used on the card. TFS
ReplyDeletefabulous card design, this is so cute
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome card! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteCool graduation card!
ReplyDeleteI love your card design! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!! Love the layout!
ReplyDeleteI love this card. Great color choice!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun design for a grad card Tosh! love the colors and all the layers!
ReplyDeleteLove the non-traditional grad card! You do such a great job! Vicki R
ReplyDeleteGreat job on that gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteGreat graduation card. So perfect for a guy. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteTotally fabulous masculine card, Tosh! Love it! You have used that sketch to perfection.
ReplyDeletesimple and beautiful love it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card - I love it! Congrats to your graduate. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love all the distressing and the aged look to it. really nicely done!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah Tosh!! This is awesome!! I love your masculine cards. I think this is the perfect graduation card for either gender. The arrow is cool and of course the neat banner!
ReplyDeleteOh yes this is the perfect masculine grad card. So many wonderful details in this card. I really like the way you did that sentiment panel.
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for masculine ideas -- this is a great one
ReplyDeletewow what a stunner.
ReplyDeleteTosh, this is such a special card, full of fabulous detail and every single thing plays together with the wonderfully distressed vintage theme!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card...love the oversized ticket sentiment base. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo vintagey looking! Love all your distressing :o)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the grungy look of this card...perfect for a boy....:)
ReplyDeleteFabulous job, Tosha! I always struggle with masculine cards! Love how you've distressed all the edges and all the layering. I've added this to my pinterest board. Great creativity!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so great ! Thanks so much for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletevery elegant. perfect masculine card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun design!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love this card! Such a unique design!
ReplyDeleteWow...this is wonderful!!! So many different elements blended so perfectly!!! What is that notched? Die behind the other circles!!!
ReplyDeleteOooooh. I love the colors on this, Tosh! So classy and perfect for a guy! Excited about a graduation stamp!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting sketch! Lovin' the new release!
ReplyDeleteWow what a stunning card ,so much detail
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your soon-to-be grad. This is a fabulous card and I'm sure he will love it.
ReplyDeletewow - love this really masculine card. Thanks for the added Tip on the notched circle.
ReplyDeleteOh my, you are so tricksy! Love the notched circle :) Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteUnique card- I love all the shapes.
ReplyDeleteSo many clever ideas on just one card!! Really like how the "cut" scallops look.
ReplyDeleteGreat stitching - wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteVery appealing and inspiring card!
ReplyDeleteTosh- now I feel like I need to go and buy that paper too- the set is so needed by me. I love the vintage feel and the masculinity of this card. So perfect. Julee has outdone herself.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your fabulous card! I'm enjoying the Verve release blog hop.
ReplyDeleteTosh!!
ReplyDeleteWOW---you've got alot of elements on this card that unite into an uber masculine card:) The sporadic zigzag stitching, the patterned papers, the banner die and the uber clear stamping:Thank so very much for sharing and for allowing me to glean from you:) Also---thank you for the op to win such an uber over the top prize:) be blessed
~Beyond Measure
Tammy
www.urbeyondmeasure.com
This is such a fabulous graduation card!! I love all of elements you've added from the banners to the arrows and stars!! Fabulous card!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome graduation card! I love all your detail here, especially the fun stitching. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Just love the papers. And all the elements! Especially that notched circle and the stars!
ReplyDeleteAwesome masculine card, congrats to your son, my daughter graduates from college this year too :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Over the top on all the fun details! Loved it from the get go!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card for graduation.
ReplyDeleteway cool. i love how you cropped the scallops to make them not girlie! what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis one screams "Tim". He would be proud and you should be too because it turned out great.
ReplyDeleteI love all the details you added to this card. The paper is subtle, so the details really make it pop. I will be copying this card! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative, artsy card. Great masculine card.
ReplyDeleteWow this is a great card! I love the papers and vintage/retro look it gives. Great for inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son! This is a great masculine card - thanks for the tip on making the notched circle die; I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI LUV that you showed a darker, more masculine option for this set. Just awesome!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your son...you must be so proud. Thanks for showing this card I need to make a masculine graduation card and have been in a slump and now you have inspired me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great guy card!
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