Verve ~ Thankful Hearts Blog Hop....

It’s new release time at Verve and we’re topping off our Thankful Hearts Blog Party with a blog hop featuring three new sets that just released, all focused on thankfulness. If you’ve been hopping and arrived from Susan's blog, then you’re right where you should be! If you’ve just happened by, then you’ll want to hop on over to Poetic Artistry to start from the beginning! And to make this hop even sweeter, we’ve got a special treat hidden along the way for one lucky commenter. So if you see something that makes you smile, be sure to give a little shout-out in the comments for a chance to win our entire release!

I have a couple of cards to share with you tonight!  My first card is using the NEW Thankful Accents set as well as Holly Jolly ~

I don't know about you but I get so wrapped up in making Christmas cards that I forget that AFTER Christmas, thank you notes need to be sent so here is my FIRST thank you note!!!  The base of this card is Bordering Blue with a mat of Vintage Cream.  The decorative paper on the left is some old paper I have had from Melissa Frances and the strip down the side, which was cut using THIS Pierceabilities die, is from MME Merry Days of Christmas.  The crocheted flower is one that Lindsey used to have in her store.  I added a PTI white button and tied a bow using linen thread.  The sentiment was stamped on Vintage Cream CS that I cut using my Lots of Tags Sizzlet dies using Bordering Blue ink.  I lightly sponged the edges of the tag using Bordering Blue ink.  I then added THESE Zva rhinestones.  BTW, don't forget that Lindsey has 25% off her entire store right now until the 30th!  The rhinestone flourish is also from Zva and can be found HERE.  I stamped the ornaments from Holly Jolly using my Versamark on the MME DP and then heat embossed using Vanilla EP.  I added a top loop to the ornament using linen thread and then tied the ornaments on using linen thread again.

Here is a closer look at the flourish WHICH I might add, I LOVE!!!

 

On the inside I stamped ~ You're too kind from the NEW Thankful Hearts set, using Bordering Blue ink.

Here is a super simple card I made using 1 Corinthians 15:57, which is a Plain Jane stamp ~ 

 

The base of this card is Chocolate Chip.  The off white paper is actually the back of the decorative blue strip on the side and is by My Minds Eye, their Bella Bella Collection.  I embossed one side of the off white paper using my Victoria embossing folder from Provo Craft.  The strip down the side was punched using one of my Martha border punch/embosser.  I then added vanilla Taffeta and off white wide organdy ribbon.  The branches were punched from Artichoke CS using my MS punch.  The flowers are from Verve's Grateful Elegance set and were stamped on the DP using Chocolate Chip ink.  I then cut them out, added the tiny Memory Box pearls and adhered them on the sentiment piece which was stamped using Chocolate Chip ink and cut out using my oval Nesties.  The final step was to add the tiny MS butterflies.

Now, to continue on your journey, you need to hop on over to my AMAZING fellow Diva, Charmaine's blog!!

Thanks for hopping by!

~Lynda

Comments

[jan farnworth]

great cards nice detail

[heidi]

Both of these are fabulously beautiful, I can't believe how elegant. The new Plain Jane is so beautiful!

[Sankari]

WOW!!! How absolutely beautiful!! love the way you "hung" the ornaments and the colors are simply gorgeous!!! The flower embellies in your second card are so sweet!! Beautiful creations Lynda!!!
Big hugs,
Sankari :)

[Regina Mangum]

That flower is gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing these.

[Sheena B]

Beautiful! I must confess to also being so focused on the christmas cards that I forget to do the thank you cards. But now I will remember!

[Lisa Jurecek]

Just beautiful, Lynda! You're too amazing! Both of these cards are just perfection!

[JenMarie]

OOOOMGosh!!! WOWza, STUNNING!!

[Brandi]

Both of your cards are gorgeous! I love the ornaments hanging from the swirls ~ beautiful!

[Amy Sheffer]

Both are amazing, Lynda! So soft, beautiful, and elegant!

[teresa kline]

wow, this is gorgeous Lynda....I luv them both!

enjoy *~*

[Stephanie Kraft]

Love all the bling on the first card and your second card is just so soft and beautiful!!

[Julee Tilman]

Oh, wow, Lynda, these are just decadent! I love the little ornaments hanging from your trails of bling! Fabulousness!

[Marisa]

Love all the bling and the ornaments hanging from the bling flourish. Second card is right up my alley with the lovely colours and the flowers by the sentiment are fabulous. Great work.

[Tracey Wilson]

ur cards are so elegant! thanks for sharing!

[Kerri Michaud]

These are both just GORGEOUS, Lynda!!! I love the rhinestone flourishes with the ornaments! Fabulous!!!

[Kristina]

Holy schmoly! That first card is absolutely stunning! I love the crochet flower... And the rhinestones look like snow swirls!

[jennifer mitten]

Such beautiful cards! Love your blog!

[Jennifer B]

Both cards are very pretty. I love the look of the blue one, because it has lots of rhinestones & the crocheted flower. Gorgeous!!

[Lisa A.]

WoW... just a stunning set of cards. I love the softness, so pretty.

lisa a.

[Mary Margeson]

So much to say about both of these cards! Both are just lovely, and I love staring at them to pick out all of the tiny details! I have been keeping an eye on all the updates today, and everyone over at Verve is doing such amazing, inspiring work!!Beautiful job!!

[Deborah Young]

Oh my word. These are truly beautiful, beautiful cards! Actually just perfect. Wow! I am so glad you shared them!

[Tanya P]

Wow, just stunning! Love the soft colors and the crocheted flower, just beautiful. Thank you

[Pat]

The colors are so beautiful and subtle and the vintage look is fabulous. I especially love the new plain Jane card -- that scripture stamp is one I will use again and again. You have done it so beautifully!

[Tonya]

Breathtaking! Positively breath taking! You did a gorgeous job on these!

[Pauline]

Both cards are stunning! Love all the little details on both cards, very nicely done.

[Nena]

Your card are beautiful. I am so pleased that
you choose to highlight one of the Plain
Janes. Superb!!

[barbara]

Stunning, elegant, soft .....

[Pamela Heck]

So elegant. Such detail. Great job!!!!!

[Linda Callahan]

Wow these are gorgeous!

[Susie Walker]

Great samples -- I'm excited to get the new Plain Jane!

[Danni]

Such soft delicate, beautiful cards! Wow!

[Carol]

wow! these are beautiful! I seem to be using that word a lot with this hop!
Carol<><

[Peggy Allen]

Love the crocheted flower and bling. On the second card, I love the elegance and verse. God bless.

[NormaJ]

Beautiful cards. So soft and pretty. Love
the crocheted flower and bling on card one.
Card two is so pretty and the little sprigs
of cedar are lovely.

[Lisabee]

oooohhhhh ahhhhhhh I love the gems on that first card! And your tag on the second is simply perfect!

[Rachel B]

Lynda, I really love both of your cards. I love all the bling on the first and the elegance of the second. I really liked the colors too!

[margie c]

Absolutely beautiful! Love all of the details! :)

[Michelle Woerner]

Oh my heavens! These both are to DIE for girlie! I love how you hung the ornaments from the flourish -I would marry that if I could!! Hugs,

[Traci (WickedPixie)]

WoW! These are both so elegant and beautiful!! :-)Traci

[Tosh]

WOW!! Both of these are the epitome of stunning elegance Lynda!! LOVE the flourishes with the ornaments on the first!! And the texture, colors and sweet little butterflies on the second are just fabulous!! WOW!! I know...I said that already, but these are both so awesome!! ;o)

[Mercy Kerin]

lynda...these are so pretty! love the blingage and the soft colors...so serene and soothing! fabulous job!

[Allison Cope]

Two stunning cards! Love how you hung the holiday decorations off of your bling!

[Terry]

Your cards are so pretty and I love all the extra special little touches you added...great work!!! TFS

Terry

[Jackie Pedro]

Bee-You-Tee-Ful cards, Lynda!!!

[Debbie Lee]

These are sooo beautiful... sweet, winter-y colors!

[Grace Nywening]

Oooooh gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! I LOVE these colors and textures... I have to say this is right up my alley style wise... love them!

[Elaine]

Ok, I think these are my favorites yet! The subtle sophisticated color combo, the beautiful balance and all - just lovely!! I'm going to case these if I win the stamp sets!! I hope you don't mind...I will definitely credit you for the design! :)

[annheidel]

Your thank you cards are so elegant!

[Cathy Green]

Wow! These cards are beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Tracy]

Wow! These are both so beautiful! :0)