Saturday, August 1, 2009

Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop

Welcome to the first ever official Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop. Verve turns two today and we’re celebrating with a hop, hop, hop! The party kicked off over on the Verve blog, so if you’ve just happened along, be sure to hop on over there to start from the beginning! And to make this party a real shindig, there’s a mystery jackpot hidden at one of the stops along the hop. One lucky commenter on that blog will win Verve’s entire August release! But of course, it wouldn’t be a mystery if you knew which blog, would it? So if you’re feeling the love, give a little shout out to the bloggers in the hop and you just might have a reason to jump for joy!

And today, some of the Verve Divas on the Hop (myself included) have an extra special treat for you...we're surprising you with some Super Sneaky Peeks at some of the newest Verve stamps - due out later this month!!

For my creations, I'm giving you an early peek at the new Delightful & Delicious set with this card using Jen del Muro's latest Sketch for You To Try as well as a Starbuck's Gift Card holder. (I've included brief instructions for making the gift card holder at the end of this post).

That fun patterned paper is printed from a new digi kit, Animal Crackers, by Libby Weifenbach (New release TODAY at Sweet Shoppe Designs) and I've paired it up with some Chocolate Chip and So Saffron CS. I also used my new Blossom Spellbinders die for matting the main image panel. The images were stamped in Momento Rich Cocoa and colored with Copics. The yellow coffee mug is cut out and popped up on dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by! Now it’s time to hop on over to my fellow diva Jackie’s blog, for a little more Verve-y goodness.


Instructions for Gift Card Holder:
- Cut cardstock to 4 1/4 x 7 inches
- Score at 1 1/2 and 4 1/2 inches (along the 7-inch side)
- Fold 1 1/2 inch section in and use brads to adhere to middle section - forming the gift card "pocket".
- Fold 4 1/2 inch section over the top and use either ribbon, velcro, or something else creative to hold it closed!

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Lost in Paper said...

Hooray!! I can't wait to see this set!!!! Love your card!!!!

Patti Jo said...

Thanks for the gift card pattern!
Great card too!

Cassie said...

great little set! your colors and papers make me think of my favorite local coffee shop!

Tina said...

Very cute set! Love the colors!

Anonymous said...

Ok,I am getting credit cards armed and ready, bring on the release.

Grace said...

Oh this is a must have for me... love it! Love your work!!!

rush8888 said...

such a cute little gift card!

cvanderslice said...

I now exactly what to use the cups for. Thanks for the inspiration.

Annheidel said...

Cute card! Can't wait to see more of this set. :)

AKiteFlier said...

Jen this is fantastic - what a SUPER cute idea for a gift card and such a fantastic way to present it! ROCK ON!

Anonymous said...

There is quite a bit of talent on these pages. Congradulations on such a great job. I love what you have created and would love to win a set. They are so cool! Thanks so much for sharing such neat stuff to get our own creative juices flowing.

Anonymous said...

A totally different take on the cups and I love this too. Love the card holder as well.

Chris R. from Iowa

Barbara said...

i am sensing a coffee/tea theme . Cute gift card holder

Angel said...

great colors!! love that dp!

Moosisk said...

Great gift card idea! Gotta hop some more before it is too late! Thanks for sharing.

Kelli Hull said...

OO! OO! OO! OO! THESE are AWESOME.... I LOVE Coffee sets and those cups make me wanna go make a WHOLE POT and it's darn near bed time... and I will DEFINATELY be using the GC holder idea, totally fresh, cute and HIP!!! LOL

CraftinGranny said...

These new sets are great. Love the new paper.

Charlene said...

What a cute way to present a coffee gift card - so classy!

Jen said...

The card is terrific and the gift card envelope/holder is FAB!
Such a great gift idea.
THank you so much for sharing!!

Sharyn said...

Oh my goodness Jen - you make such yummy things. Lovin all the circles and those cups with the steam curls are delicious too.
Happy "verveday" to you as well.

Kyle said...

Oh, my goodness! What a great card! I am waiting with much anticipation for the new Verve release. From what I've seen so far, the stamps are going to be awesome

SeaStar Creations said...

great colors and i love the gift certificate holder -- always on the look out for those and this one is fantastic :)

TBallard said...

This is a very fun and energetic card. I really love the stamp. May have to case this card. Thanks

Gail said...

i love seeing the great ideas for gift card holders..and yours us no exception..awesdome..tfs..loves ya gail

Amy Sheffer said...

Totally delicious and delightful project, Jen!! Love your work!!

Barbara Ax. said...

This is such a fun card. Love the dp.

Joann said...

Love this!! Thanks for the measurements.

Heather B said...

Great card! I love the paper and the gift card holder. Just in time for back to school!

Chris Simon said...

What a great card - the colors, the circles, the sweet cups, all of it! Can't wait to see the rest of the August release!

Kristyn said...

Love the card and matching gift card holder! I'm definitely going to take notes :-)

Raquel said...

Super cute!!! Love what you've done using the new set!!

txbluiz said...

I can't wait for the release -- this card is great!!!

Tami Putvin said...

Jen,
Fabulous card. I am loving all of the stamps and everything created..

Wishing you abundant blessings,

tami

Kelly said...

I love this! The cup images are wonderful!!

pammy jo said...

so cute, and i really do love this set! it's perfect for the starbucks card holder - great job :)

Cassie_lu said...

fun card and holder. paper works great with the stamps

Lori said...

Great set, love the papers!!!

Maureen said...

Can't wait for the release...I love coffee stamps!

Gary and Evalee said...

Thanks so much. I am just finding verve stamps and all you talented people. Thanks so much. Can't wait to start using them.

Unknown said...

I love this set already!!

SusanR said...

such a great gift idea - can't imagine anyone who wouldn't love to receive it!!!!

Brenda H. said...

How cute is that!! Thanks for the sneak peeks and the great instructions for the gift card holder...'love it!

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