Wednesday, March 5, 2014

March Verve Diva Inspiration Hop!


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Welcome to Verve's March Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time! This month we've got a fabulous challenge that's sure to put a string in your step! 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!

Our March challenge is Spring Has Sprung:


It's time to ditch the winter blues! Create a card that sings Spring using inspirational quotes, pretty colors and florals or themes that celebrate new life. Whether you draw inspiration from the graphic or blaze your own trail, just show us what spring means to you!

When I saw the inspiration photo, I just couldn't get past the butterfly and soft colors.  So my card is my rendition of the photo.  Using my Distress Inks, I created my soft pink background.  I heat embossed some butterflies from Blue Skies with clear embossing powder, sponged Distress Inks over the top, and fussy cut them out.  I used the frame from On Occasion to ground my butterflies and my sentiment (from Hope Blooms).  Love those tiny sequins?  I LOVE them.....they are called Pastel Sequin Mix from Verve!

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Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other 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.

1. Amy11. Julee
2. Anya12. Teresa
3. Betty13. Stacey
4. Jessica14. Marisa
5. Karen15. Laurie
6. Sankari16. Maureen
7. Sarah17. Jen
8. Sony18. Christyne
9. Susan19. Charmaine
10. Tiffany20. Andrea


Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me!

{SO happy for you}
Stamps:  Hope Blooms, On Occasion, Blue Skies (Verve)
Paper:  White (PTI)
Ink:  Broken China, Tumbled Glass, Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick (Distress Inks), Provincial Gray (Fresh Ink), Ocean (AMuse)
Die: Occasion Frame Die (Verve)
Misc:  Sequins (Verve), Corner Chomper

42 comments:

  1. I am so happy that sequins are making a come back. Every time I see one, I think of my childhood and these little felt ornaments my mom used to make with sequins on them. Total nostalgia.

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  2. Perfect spring card. The butterflies have me dreaming of sunshine and warmer weather! Beautiful card!

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  3. Your card reminds me of just how far away Spring is. Love the colors.

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  4. Your card reminds me of just how far away Spring is. Love the colors.

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  5. Love the pretty pink and the rounded corners -- such beauty!

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  6. Love those butterflies and wonderful take on the colours.

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  7. Soft and pretty! Really love how you made the butterflies and the rounded corners.

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  8. So pretty. Love the pink and blue and the sequins on the butterflies.

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  9. Beautiful card, loving the butterflies and the soft background!

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  10. Such a pretty card! Love the butterflies and soft colors!

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  11. So pretty with these colors.

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  12. So soft and pretty! Inspired to use sequins now. :)

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  13. So pretty! Love the pastel colors.

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  14. Aqua and pink; butterflies and sequins..swooning! Gorgeous card!
    c

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  15. Gorgeous card and such soft lovely colors! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Love the pink and blues together. Soft and so pastel. Noticed the opposite corners are rounded. Good idea.

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  17. Beautiful card. Love the pastels.

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  18. How pretty. Loved how you inked the edges of the card. Very delicate.

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  19. Soft, subtle and leaves mr aching for Spring!

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  20. Spring is just around the corner and your card has all the signs.

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  21. Gorgeous take in the inspiration photo! Love the doodled frame...it's one of my favorite sets!

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  22. These are beautiful butterflies - very original and unique. The card itself is stunning and the softness of the colors is very soothing. Thanks for creating such a beautiful card to provide me with inspiration.

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  23. I love the softness of your card!

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  24. So pretty! Love these spring colors!

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  25. Very pretty card, like the blue and pink comb. Do love the butterfly.
    Sue. C

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  26. How pretty! Love the sponged bg and embossed butterflies!

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  27. Oooo . . . so pretty! You totally captured the essence of that inspiration photo.

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  28. Just beautiful, Amy. So clean and focused. Love it!

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  29. So pretty! I love all the inking on the edges!

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  30. Oh your card is so pretty. Love your butterflies and sweet sequins.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  31. So soft and pretty. I love the sequins used for the bodies of the butterflies.

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  32. Love the soft colors! Such a pretty CAS card! The sequins are a lovely touch!

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  33. So pretty and delicate, Amy ... love those teeny sequins! Anita :)

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  34. So, so pretty, soft and gentle. I love the soft sparkle that the sequins bring.

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