Verve Winter Sneak Peek ~ Day 4.....

Today we are peeking the final Verve set to be released called Glad Tidings.  Wait until you see this set!  Oh my gosh, I LOVE it!!! Actually, I love them all but this one includes the most beautiful snowflakes....  I am going to show you a couple cards that I made with the set ~

What, have you never seen black snowflakes before?!?!? LOLOLOL!!!!  The base of this card is True black with a mat of Kraft and then a pattern of DP from Basic Grey's Figgy Pudding Collection.  I punched the side using my EK Success border punch.  My layout was CASEd from one of my PaperCrafts magazine.  The Vintage Oval Frame was stamped on Kraft ink using Black Memento ink.  I stamped the Let it Snow sentiment, from Holiday Phrases, on Kraft CS using Cool Caribbean ink.  I then cut it out and mounted it inside the first stamped frame.  All of the snowflakes were stamped directly on the DP and then again on Select White.  I cut the centers of the snowflakes out of the Select White CS and then colored using my Copics.  The final step was to adhere the snowflake centers on top of the first stamped image using dimensionals, add the clear rhinestones and then stamp the sentiment which is also included in the Glad Tidings set.

Here is a closer look ~

My second card was a real simple one!  I kept wanting to add more but didn't!! It was hard but I think I am learning that sometimes less is best!  LOL!!! 

The card base is a piece of DP from Jillibean Soup that measures 4" square.    I rounded the corners and cut a hole in the center using my Circle Nesties.  I stamped the DARLING wreath image (also included in the Glad Tidings set) using Black Memento ink on Vintage Cream CS.  I then used my Circle Nesties tocut out the inside and outside of the wreath.  I matted it with a scalloped circle of Cranberry Crisp CS.  The bow is from Verve's O Christmas Tree set, was stamped on Vintage Cream CS, cut out and colored using my Copics.  The wreath was also colored with Copics.  I also added some Burgundy Stickles on the berries.  Here is a closer look ~

The sentiment is also in the Glad Tidings set and was stamped using Cocoa Memento ink.  Here is what the inside looks like ~

Here are the links to the Diva's blogs who are playing along today ~

1. Amy	8. Tosh
2. Jackie	9. Sankari
3. Mercy	10. Teresa
4. Michelle	11. Jen T.
5. Lynda (ME!)	12. Andrea
6. Charmaine	13. Amber
7. Laurie	14. Julee

 

Thank you for all the nice comments you have left over the past couple days!!!  I really appreciate it! 

Have a great day!

~Lynda

Comments

[Nicole Sison]

Great cards! The first is so elegant, and the second too cute!

[Amber Hight]

Beautiful! Love the kraft and red together!

[Debbie Fisher]

both cards are wonderful!

[SusieQ]

Well, I think the black snowflakes are quite nice. The simple Christmas blessings card is quite nice also.

[Luanne Ford]

These are both stunning! I love the lacy look and choice of colors on your first card. And I really like how you colored the cute wreath, and cut the center out. Love them!

[Joan V]

Lynda, these are both gorgeous cards. I am just loving the snow flakes. Looks like so much can be done with this new set. Thank you so much for sharing.

[Marilyn Evenson]

Love that the first one looks like a lacy doily

[keva brown]

Very pretty. I like the black snowflakes. :)

[Christine]

Both cards are so pretty! I love the lace on the first one.

[Andrea]

Oh cool!!! love that blue! The wreath is gorgeous too.

[Gretchen Belknap]

Gorgeous cards Lynda! Love the first one especially!

[Rhonda H]

So pretty!!! Love the wreath and snowflakes.

[Rachel B]

These are both FABULOUS! I love those snowflakes! I can't WAIT to see this entire set. The anticipation is getting to me. So ready to stalk and there is still a full day left!

[Shauna]

I absolutely love this idea!! Outside and inside sentiment all in one! :D beautiful cards- TFS :)

[Wendy Jordan]

Great cards Lynda!! I think the wreath one is my favorite!!

[Lin]

I love snowflakes and wreaths, so I'm all over this one! Beautiful cards today, thank you!

[Wanda Cullen]

The black and blue snowflakes really pop and show off the wonderful design against the white/kraft BG! Love your little circle frame card...it fits with SCS's challenge today to use frames!

[Crafty Math Chick]

Oh these are just lovely Lynda! I LOVE the wreath and punched out hole in the center of the second card - and your sticles application is PERFECT! How DO you do it without smearing?? And your first card is so elegant, that border punch really accentuates the elegance of the snowflakes.

[Kathy Grimsdale]

Love the snowflakes and the wreath! Looking forward to tomorrow's release.

[Cassie K]

great cards

[Detra Parks]

Great cards... Everyone seems to be outdoing themselves today. I love the wreath card. tfs.

[Sue D]

Both cards are beautiful!

[Bethany V]

Nice design paper on the first card and love the cut out on the wreath card!

[Rose Kerry]

Love your black and blue snowflakes, now wouldn't that be pretty falling from the sky. Your wreath card is adorable, love the crisp colors. Awesome work.

[Peggy Allen]

Lovely!
God bless!

[Toni Storie]

I love your black snowflakes and your peek-a-boo wreath! They are both lovely!

[Andrea Ewen]

Lovely cards, Lynda! Love the black snowflakes (hey, maybe it's night time!) and the wonderful window on the second. That wreath bow looked like real fabric to me initially until you had written that you colored it! Fabulous! Gorgeous works of art!!

[Marisa]

Two gorgeous cards, Lynda. Love the bling on the snowflakes and the scallops on the side and your wreath is wonderful!

[Tanis]

Both such lovely creations! Your attention to detail is incredible. Love the way you've added the touches of bling to each.

[Tanya Phillips]

These are stunning! I love the way you showcased these stamps, I can't wait to get my hands on them!

[Lisa M.]

ooohhhhhh...aaaaahhhhh...these are gorgeous, but I REALLY love the first one!

[Kris Turner]

Great cards, Michele - especially the first one with the beautiful Basic Grey in the background.
Kris, Wadsworth, OH

[Monica L]

These are both beautiful cards. I love them both.

[Sheena B]

great detail on both cards.

[Carrie]

Great cards so simple and pretty!

[Linda E]

Fabulous cards! I love how you paper pieced the snowflake!

[Heather Mills]

That first card is beautiful! I really am falling in love with those snowflakes! And I love the idea of cutting out the center of the wreath to reveal the greeting on the second card.

[Gloria Westerman]

so pretty I love it......tfs

[Darlene Gabriel]

These are both beautiful cards. What fun to use the DP with that with the large scallops - looks like lace. Love the snowflakes. I really like the way you've cut out the inside of the wreath on the second card and have the sentiment showing through. Beautiful bow and stickle berries.

[Jana]

These are both so pretty

[Kelly G]

LOVE the black snowflake card!

[Jen Cuthbertson]

What a great window! And, the turquoise snowflakes are so pretty! Neat!!

[Martha]

its amazing!

[Barbie D.]

Both cards are beautiful. Looking forward to the reveal tomorrow.

[Ruth Ann Smith]

Can't decide which I like better, cute idea with the cut out and the wreath.

[Meg]

Love these cards - they actually seem like they would be easy to mail, too. Great!

[Naomi D]

Simply gorgeous! Love the window idea, and I love the colors in the first card. I'll have to pull our craft paper for a base more often.

[Kristina]

I would have never thought of black snowflakes, but I think you're on to something there! Fabulous cards!

[Mary B]

Love snowflakes, and the patterns you used. The label with "Let it snow" is so cute!

[Renee Lynch]

Love those snowflakes, but the 2nd wreath card is fabulous!! Just love it!