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Friday, July 10, 2015

July Verve Diva Inspiration Hop!


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It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop! There are two ways to win Verve prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings! You have the rest of the month to link up, so feel free to play as often as you like.



Our July challenge is Sensational Stripes

Stripes go with everything! Make them nautical, or pair with florals for a graphic look. Use stripes however you're inspired! Use the inspiration graphic or head off in your own direction, just show us your stripes!

What a fun inspiration challenge!  I decided to pull in stripes for my background using pattern paper.  I watercolored some butterflies from Blue Skies and trimmed out by hand.  I attached some silver thread for the body and antenna.  The butterflies were layered onto layered Tagged Rectangle Dies.  My sentiment, from Borderline, was white heat embossed and cut using the Flag It Die Set.


Click here to link up your challenge entries
Challenge deadline: Saturday, July 31.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!


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 Blogtoday for all the prize info and deadlines!

1. Julee8. Susan
2. Amy9. Maureen
3. Betty10. Marisa
4. Jen11. Stacey
5. Karen12. Laurie
6. Sankari13. Amber
7. Sarah

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38 comments:

  1. ShellyJuly 10, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    This is gorgeous!

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  2. HJJuly 10, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    A very pretty card. I like the black and white combined with the strips and the pretty blue to add pop.

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  3. UnknownJuly 10, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Ooooh beautiful card! Love the pop of colour on the butterflies!

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  4. ChristineJuly 10, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Simply stunning! Lovely CAS look and such beautiful butterflies!

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  5. Rubeena I.July 10, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Pretty card!

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  6. Dolores RamlJuly 10, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful card, I too love the pop of blue on the butterflies.

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  7. MarisaJuly 10, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Love the soft stripes in the BG and fabulous pops of black.

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  8. Stacey SchaferJuly 10, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Gorgeous card, Amy!!!!

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  9. McStamperJuly 10, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Pretty card. Love Verve.

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  10. sharrilouJuly 10, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Pretty butterflies, they just seem to fly off the card.

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  11. Mary HolshouserJuly 10, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    the butterflies are beautiful. Love the off-center placement of the layers. The tags are a good addition.
    thanks for sharing

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  12. JoAnnJuly 10, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Very pretty.

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  13. LynJuly 10, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    So beautiful, I love these butterflies and think that they are my all time favs <3

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  14. AnnieDJuly 10, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    The patterned paper lends a nautical, casual feel that I like.

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  15. Karen DayJuly 10, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    I love how those bright butterflies pop off the card! And I especially love how you wrapped the silver thread around them :o)

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  16. AnonymousJuly 10, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    Spectacular butterflies... so vibrant :)

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  17. Kris BJuly 11, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    The the bold black and blue color combo! Wonderful take on the sketch, fabulous card!

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  18. NancyJuly 11, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful design!

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  19. FishladyJuly 11, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Love the color you chose for the butterflies. My favorite!

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  20. Janet MJuly 11, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Fun card. I like the striped panel sitting a little off.

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  21. HeatherJuly 11, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    This is so gorgeous!! Love the simplicity and those stripes!! Fabulous! And those butterflies are so beautiful.

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  22. LisaJuly 11, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Beautiful! Love how the butterflies pop!

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  23. jan metcalfJuly 12, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    The pop of blue color paired with neutrals and black, love it!

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  24. NancyJuly 12, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Love your butterflies Amy right down to the antennas! Super card!!!

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  25. Miriam PrantnerJuly 12, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    The blue on those butterflies is so pretty! I love the dimension and that soft striped paper.

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  26. Nana GriffinJuly 12, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Very pretty soft grey stripes.

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  27. RosemaryJuly 12, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    love your gorgeous clean and simple design!!

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  28. tiffelijahJuly 13, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    I still love those sweet butterflies! Blue is always eye catching to me and the grey stripes are nice and clean! Thank for sharing

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  29. AnonymousJuly 14, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Love those BOLD butterflies! Great job!

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  30. An'Jenic G.July 15, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    Cute card. Love the stitching the the butterflies.

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  31. cghundleyJuly 15, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Super pretty butterflies
    on this lovely card!
    Carla from Utah

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  32. KatiaJuly 16, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    looks so clean and so beautiful, I love it!

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  33. D-July 17, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful card. Love your sweet butterflies.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  34. SewPaperPaintJuly 20, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    I just got this butterfly stamp and was unsure what to do with it. Love the embossing! Great card, great inspiration. TFS!

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  35. Sue CreaseJuly 21, 2015 at 2:39 AM

    Lovely clean and crisp card. Your stripe element fits in just right not taking away from the simple tag and butterfly combo. Just wonderful.
    Sue

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  36. Sue DJuly 24, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Very pretty colors and I like the silver thread.

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  37. UnknownJuly 27, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    I must have the tag die! Hope I win so I can get it free.... ;p

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  38. loulouJuly 29, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    Beautiful card. I love the bright blue and black against the soft grey - it really pops.

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