Verve-a-licious!…
Yep, it’s another blog hop! I think I might need a 12 step group for participating in all these…LOL!! I love them, tho! Tonight’s blog hop is all about the new releases from Verve Stamps. So, not only is it just a happy shopping day, but there are BRAND NEW stamps to be had, too! YAY!
If you missed it, there are reveals and challenges on the VERVE BLOG, including a challenge from myself and Susan to create a pizza box {tutorial HERE}. Here’s a peek at my pizza box using Thankful Accents…

So, did you happen upon my blog without hopping along? If so, you can START HERE and when you are done, be sure to check out Michelle’s creations HERE!
A card using the new Heartfelt Thanks set {that’s not patterned paper either; it’s stamped Kraft cardstock!}…

This card uses Celebration of Thanks…

Detail shot {eeek…I can’t sew a straight line!!}…

Don’t forget to hop on over to Michelle’s blog!











November 27, 2009, 8:12 pm
wonderful cards.
November 27, 2009, 8:15 pm
Oh Oh,….. I love that card w/ the butterfly. So sweet!
November 27, 2009, 8:15 pm
WOW!!!! What a beautiful heart paper stamped on Kraft!!! Simply fantastic and the one with the butterfly and buttons is so bold and elegant!!! Such lovely creations Jen!!!! Beautiful!
Big hugs!
Sankari
November 27, 2009, 8:15 pm
Great piercing and sewing! They make such wonderful details! Great projects and you ladies really rocked the release this month as always!
November 27, 2009, 8:17 pm
As always, BEAUTIFUL projects!
November 27, 2009, 8:19 pm
Hi Jen! These are all wonderful. I love your little details. XO
November 27, 2009, 8:20 pm
Gorgeous!!! Love the stamped Kraft with the rhinestone flourish, and the butterfly card is so bold and striking! Love the colors and the sweet little button trio!
November 27, 2009, 8:21 pm
Fabulous cards, Jen!! Love the m both. Hope you’re hanging in there with the pregnancy now that your toes are hiding.
November 27, 2009, 8:22 pm
As always, your creations are just wonderful, Jen! I, too, love that butterfly card especially!
November 27, 2009, 8:22 pm
Oh wowza, such fabulousness here!!
November 27, 2009, 8:22 pm
Gorgeous fantabulous cards!
November 27, 2009, 8:23 pm
EEEK! I {heart} your stamped heart background on the kraft. Makes me want to reach out and pet it! And that bottom card is so striking. Gorgeous everything!
November 27, 2009, 8:24 pm
these are adorable Jen, I luv them all!
enjoy *~*
November 27, 2009, 8:26 pm
These are incredible! Please don’t sew a straight line - I would feel obligated to do the same!
November 27, 2009, 8:29 pm
These are fantastic!!! I LOVE your layouts!
November 27, 2009, 8:29 pm
love love love your butterfly card! the colors go amazing together!!! all ur samples are beautiful!
November 27, 2009, 8:31 pm
Both cards are beautiful! I really like the hearts stamped on the kraft cs. Very pretty!!
November 27, 2009, 8:31 pm
I love the clean simplicity of your first card… And that stitched border is perfect!
November 27, 2009, 8:31 pm
These are lovely. I love the butterfly, and the bling. Details like that really make a card stand out and give it that extra…something. (PS, I can’t sew a straight line, either!)
November 27, 2009, 8:35 pm
Fresh and fun — that’s what your cards are! I love the red and black on the kraft — and I love your stitched border as well. Love your handcrafted dp as well!
November 27, 2009, 8:37 pm
Wonderful, beautiful projects. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas and creations..
November 27, 2009, 8:38 pm
I love all your cards… they are so perfect. LOVE, love, love ‘em.
Lisa A.
November 27, 2009, 8:40 pm
Beautiful, beautiful projects! Thank you so much for sharing.
November 27, 2009, 8:45 pm
Everything you’ve made today is stunning! How do you manage to keep cranking out these fantastic projects??? Your pizza box is stunning. I’ve been thinking about trying one of these and this will be the weekend!!! You rock, Jen!
November 27, 2009, 8:50 pm
Wow, Jen these are all beautiful. I especially love the butterfly card.
November 27, 2009, 8:50 pm
Great ideas with pizza box can’t wait to make some for Christmas gifts. You have done such a great job.Thanks
November 27, 2009, 8:55 pm
Your creations are wonderful! I am a fan of clean and classy.
Thank you for your inspiration!!
November 27, 2009, 8:57 pm
wow, I love this, And even if the sewing is not straight, all the better! great job on stamping the background!
Carol<
November 27, 2009, 9:06 pm
Lovely cards. luv the butterfly card. its bright and cheery
November 27, 2009, 9:08 pm
These are wonderful projects - so pretty!
November 27, 2009, 9:10 pm
What beautiful samples!! I can’t wait to get my new stamps!
November 27, 2009, 9:14 pm
WOW! Jen, your projects are amazing! I love all your perfect details!
November 27, 2009, 9:16 pm
Love the pizza box. God bless!
November 27, 2009, 9:16 pm
These are amazing creations!Wonderful job!
November 27, 2009, 9:26 pm
I love how you used the scalloped circle for your box top with the circular frame. They look so great together! I also love your cards. I really like how you made the background with the heart border stamp! Amazing!
November 27, 2009, 9:27 pm
Wow, what delicious projects! Having a great time on the hop.
T. Blue
November 27, 2009, 9:32 pm
These are all amazing, but I especially love the last card! Fabulous job!
November 27, 2009, 9:32 pm
Wow, what beautiful creations! I love the simple but elegant look to your style! Lovely
November 27, 2009, 9:36 pm
OMGoodness, these are so cute! I totally adore the one with all of the hearts! I have never been much of a kraft paper fan but you have made me a believer with this card!! :-)Traci
November 27, 2009, 9:44 pm
jen…these are just phenomenal! love the colors, and the clean and crisp lines of all of your cards! beautifully done!
November 27, 2009, 9:44 pm
Absolutely beautiful…I love the hearts on the kraft paper and your bows are great!! TFS
Terry
November 27, 2009, 9:44 pm
Stunning! Love all the hearts! Cool designs!
November 27, 2009, 9:46 pm
Oh Jen, each card is just so charming!! Love the sewing and heart bg of the first, and the second is so sweet with the butterfly and large scallops!! Beautiful!!
November 27, 2009, 9:51 pm
Mmmmm, I love the heart-stamped kraft card. It’s so cute!
November 27, 2009, 9:54 pm
Oh wow!!!! These are all fabulous!!! Love all the bling!!!
November 27, 2009, 9:55 pm
These are fabulous, Jen! LOVE the red on Kraft and that pizza box is darling!!
November 27, 2009, 9:56 pm
Jen, these are all so pretty! First a Christmas themed one - how timely! Then the Valentine’s / lovey one - we’ll definitely be looking this up in February! And then the everyday card in great spring/summery colors! Super-woman strikes again! lol Great work!
November 27, 2009, 9:57 pm
These cards are wonderful! I’d love to be on the receiving end of any of them!
November 27, 2009, 9:58 pm
Beautiful creations!! I am IN LOVE w/ the new Verve sets!!!
November 27, 2009, 10:01 pm
Both of these are beautiful! I love your stamped background paper though! Looks great! :0)
November 27, 2009, 10:01 pm
Oh, Jen, love red stamped on kraft!! And is that a butterfly from the Slice!! Thanks for the blade tips…they came in handy
November 27, 2009, 10:08 pm
Most EXCELLENT artwork…….as usual…..!
November 27, 2009, 10:21 pm
Stunning cards Jen - love the swirl on the first…such a nice touch and the rich colors of the second card is just darlin’!
November 27, 2009, 10:21 pm
I love your kraft cardstock stamped, too cute!!!
November 27, 2009, 10:21 pm
Love all your cards Jen!
November 27, 2009, 10:32 pm
Incredible projects!
November 27, 2009, 10:40 pm
Oh my - your cards are fabulous! I love all the details, the stitchin & paper piercing! Just amazing!
November 27, 2009, 10:41 pm
Sometimes when you are hopping along and you see so many beautiful projects it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by so much talent. The Verve Diva’s have that effect. I would describe it as jaw-dropping if that didn’t sound so dramatic. Gorgeous work. Fabulous colours. Detail work to die for. SO amazing. As always - TFS!
November 27, 2009, 10:51 pm
Beautiful butterfly card….love the stamping on kraft paper. You have inspired me. Thanks.
November 27, 2009, 10:53 pm
Love all three of your creations but especially like the color combo of the butterfly card. Do you sleep?
November 27, 2009, 11:01 pm
Hi Jen,
Your Heartfelt Thanks card is gorgeous! I can hear my debit card shreaking in my wallet!!
Best Wishes
November 27, 2009, 11:13 pm
Great job on your projects, they are all just amazing!
November 28, 2009, 12:38 am
Gorgeous projects! I love those pizza boxes… they are so fun to make and decorate.
November 28, 2009, 12:42 am
REALLY beautiful, as always!
November 28, 2009, 1:02 am
Gorgeous stuff my lady! I love your stamped dp, brilliant!
November 28, 2009, 1:31 am
Fanastic creations. Thank you for sharing your idea’s it really has been wonderful too see it all.
November 28, 2009, 2:26 am
What beautiful cards. I’m guessing the background on the heart card took a little time to do. I think all of the sets in this release are great.
November 28, 2009, 3:21 am
I am really taking all these sentiments to HEART! My first visit to your blog - thanks to the ‘heart hop’
November 28, 2009, 3:58 am
Great details - especially love the sewing…straight enough for me :>)
November 28, 2009, 4:20 am
So different, so gorgeous Jen. The pizza box is a treat on it’s own and the card is amazing. I LOVE the not so straight stitching…gives it character!
Viv xx
November 28, 2009, 6:25 am
These are all beautiful Jen! I really love the Kraft heart card with the beautiful flourish, gorgeous!
November 28, 2009, 6:56 am
Thanks so much for sharing such beautiful inspiration using the new Verve sets. I’m loving this new release!
November 28, 2009, 7:18 am
Love the pizza box… even tried it last night!! Love both cards but, the hearts all over with other details is gorgeous!!
November 28, 2009, 7:54 am
Great cards. I love the rhinestones , and the stitching. What a nice touch
November 28, 2009, 7:59 am
Cute cards!! I especially like the one with the hearts stamped all over the background. Thanks for sharing your talents!
November 28, 2009, 8:22 am
What can I say - these are just gorgeous. I love the rhinestone accents with the hearts.
November 28, 2009, 8:37 am
Jen, these cards are wonderful and so beautifully detailed!!! Lovely designs!!!
November 28, 2009, 8:53 am
Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing it with us.
November 28, 2009, 8:58 am
LOVE these stamps
November 28, 2009, 9:19 am
I love the black, green and red combo! And, I love the accents and paper piercing too. Beautiful!
November 28, 2009, 9:53 am
Nice card designs, the heart on paper bag paper is very well done. I really like these Verve stamp set.
November 28, 2009, 10:06 am
I love your black, green and red combination. It’s very fresh and clean! Darling!
November 28, 2009, 10:41 am
Jen - WOW! The projects you have made are just gorgeous! TFS
November 28, 2009, 11:38 am
Absolutely VERVE-A-LICIOUS… sure glad I don’t have to pick a favorite from the three… they are all gorgeous.
November 28, 2009, 3:55 pm
Gorgeous cards, wow, stunning stuff :)!
Inky Hugs,
Catherine
http://www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com
November 28, 2009, 4:23 pm
Beautiful cards. Love the red hearts on kraft cardstock, so pretty.
November 28, 2009, 4:40 pm
Beautiful cards!
November 28, 2009, 7:49 pm
wow, great cards Jen!
November 28, 2009, 7:58 pm
LOVE the cards. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
November 28, 2009, 8:18 pm
Love your cards, especially the kraft, black and white combo with the bling. So fabulous!
November 28, 2009, 10:02 pm
Wow! Wonderful cards! I like your style
November 28, 2009, 10:32 pm
Beautiful cards, Jen!
November 28, 2009, 10:38 pm
Great insipration and beautiful card!
November 28, 2009, 10:42 pm
Beautiful projects — with a great flair for detail. Love your handmade background paper — it’s perfect!
November 29, 2009, 12:08 am
What beautiful cards! TFS!
November 29, 2009, 12:26 am
They are all amazing cards!
November 29, 2009, 2:34 am
Your cards are beautiful and the mini pizza box is darling.
November 29, 2009, 6:19 am
Love it all! Great colors, bling and fun stiching accent.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
November 29, 2009, 7:03 am
Love your work. The red and green card is perfect for the season. You touched my heart is also a very special card.
November 29, 2009, 9:26 am
I love the card…who doesn’t love a little bling!
November 29, 2009, 9:48 am
such pretty cards. Love the hearts but the butterfly is my favorite.
November 29, 2009, 10:53 am
I ‘ve been following your work…. you are very talented i love all of your creations.
blessings!
November 29, 2009, 3:23 pm
So beautiful!
November 29, 2009, 4:05 pm
Great job on all the cards. I love the green/red/black/white combo.
November 29, 2009, 5:10 pm
Always love to look at your work. Very nice.
November 29, 2009, 6:03 pm
I love the colors of these cards. Eye-popping “wow!”
November 29, 2009, 8:54 pm
Great cards! Cool color combos - love the home made background paper!
November 30, 2009, 9:08 am
awesome showcase of the new stamps for VERVE!! Love your detailed pictures as well!!
November 30, 2009, 11:14 am
Very sweet creations Jenn. I love the colour cominations and the simplicity.
November 30, 2009, 2:37 pm
Thank you for sharing your wonderful projects and cards with us. Your style is fresh and clean. Great job!
November 30, 2009, 5:44 pm
The celetration of thanks card is jut awesome.
Gloria
November 30, 2009, 8:38 pm
I like the stamped heart background and the rhinestone flourish on the first card and I like the bow and butterfly on the second card!
December 1, 2009, 3:52 pm
Love the BLING and details on your creations. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us.