Sunday, January 5, 2014

January Verve Diva Inspirations Hop


Hello!

Welcome to Verve's January Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time! This year we're spicing up our monthly hops with the addition of a challenge! So in addition to a comment prize hidden along the hop, you can play along with the challenge and link up your creation for a chance to win another prize! Woohoo!

Our January challenge is:


The year is shiny and new, so let's add shimmer and shine to our cards.
Think glitter, sequins, rhinestones, pearls, heat embossing - anything with some gloss.

You are on the right track if you've arrived here from Amy's blog. The hop is kicking off on Sarah's blog, so be sure to head there so you don't miss any of the eye candy!


What better way to add shimmer and shine to your card than the twinkle of lots of stars! I flipped through all my Verve sets, and pulled any that had star images in them. Here I used: Birthday Bash, Holiday Greetings, and Learning to Sail. I stamped my star pattern onto my card first and then some extras onto scrap, which I cut out and popped up in my design. Some of my stars were glittered, others were colored with Perfect Pearls, and the rest I left plain. Then I added a sprinkling of rhinestones for good measure :)

The sentiment is from the Birthday Bash set and was stamped on an Embossed Oval die cut.


Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what our Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines.  Betty Wright is your next stop along the hop!

1. Sarah10. Tiffany
2. Amy11. Maureen
3. Anya12. Stacey
4. Betty13. Amber
5. Jessica14. Teresa
6. Karen15. Marisa
7. Sankari16. Charmaine
8. Sony17. Verve Blog
9. Susan

Verve Stamps is also having a little sale - all Valentine and love themed sets are 30% off!


Take care, and thanks for stopping by!


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Recipe
STAMPS: Birthday Bash, Holiday Greetings, Learning to Sail - Verve Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Oatmeal - Wplus9
INK: Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko
OTHER: Embossed Oval Die - Verve Stamps; Perfect Gold Perfect Pearls - Ranger; Antique Silver Glitter - Martha Stewart Crafts; Adhesive Rhinestones - Recollections

40 comments:

  1. I love this simple but very effective card. So cute!

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  2. Fabulous card! I love the glittery stars!

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  3. very cute card ... and I just rec'd star dies for Christmas, so may have to use today; thanx for the inspiration!

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  4. So much wonderful dimension and texture here, Anya ... gorgeously glisten-y! Anita in France :)

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  5. Eye-catching and beautiful! Love the shimmery stars!
    c

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  6. Love the sparkle on the stars - great CAS card.

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  7. Love the sparkle on the stars and that you popped some out!

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  8. love this!
    the stars are perfect.
    Sandra

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  9. Love the way the stars are sprinkled across your cute card.

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  10. Neat design with the stars...this design could be used for some many others ideas as well...

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  11. Love the stars popping off the card and peeking from behind the circle. Very pretty.

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  12. I love the floating stars and the tiny bling. Well done.

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  13. Love the shimmery stars and layout of this card!

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  14. Very pretty - love all the stars and the bling.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  15. your card is just amazing... love all the sparkly stars!

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  16. LOVE the star pattern! They seem to float on your card! Fantastic!

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  17. Love your cute card.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  18. I love your sprinkling of stars, Anya!

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  19. Really love this card. The little stars are so cute!

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  20. Love this, Anya! Great shimmery design.

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  21. Pretty card. Love the slanted string of stars and the shine.

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  22. So cute, love how you added the bling!

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  23. Cute card! Like how some of the stars are popped up.

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  24. What a fun card filled with stars and glitter along with a great sentiment!!

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  25. Beautifully simple card. Love the stars and sparkles in a swath across the card!

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  26. Love the cascading sparkling stars...very pretty.

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  27. mmmm . . . that is some beautiful shine. Love the sprinkling of stars.

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  28. Make a Wish.....I wish for everyone to have a magical New Year! Beautiful card.

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  29. Super cute! I love cards with stars! I can't get enough!

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  30. Love the sweep of different stars with the bling!

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  31. fantastic...way to go rocking that glittery sparkly theme!!

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  32. This is fabulous, Anya! I just love your trail of stars!

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  33. Oh I love this. So sweet. I love the stars and bling.

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