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! For full deets on the hop and just in case you get lost along the way, you can find your way by clicking HERE.
I can’t believe it’s Verve’s 2nd Anni-VERVE-sary already!!! I remember the first one where I pulled an all nighter getting my 12 cards done and for a relative newbie, yup…I was/am insane! LOL But I just enjoy the stamps so much that well there is no limit!
To celebrate this year, I made this card for the blog hop in Verve colours and I am ever so thankful through the kindness of friends that they could give me a hand in posting this as my puter is still sick
I love the way this card turned out!
Card Details:
Paper: Bazzill
Stamp: Kindred Spirits (Verve)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Champagne Dazzle (Versamark), Broken China Distress Ink (Ranger)
Embellishments: Clear EP, Damask EF (Sizzix), Oval Nestabilities, Scalloped Oval Nestabilities and Fleur de Lis Pendant (Spellbinders), Mini-Rhinestones, Paper Piercing and Satin Chocolate Ribbon
The picture definitely doesn’t do the card any justice! I added some distress ink over the embossed pattern and it gives it a rich velvet look, you could swear that the paper was fabric! The moment I saw the stamp set I thought I have got to use it with the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendants! I had lots of fun and thanks to Julee for creating amazing stamps!
The next stop on the blog hop is Rachel: http://rcbogner.blogspot.com
Thanks for dropping in today!! Have a fabulous weekend!
Love,

PS. If you don’t see your comment right away, don’t fret as I’ve got the comment moderate on and will authorize it as fast as I can.
Filed under: Anni-VERVE-sary, Blog Hop, Cards 2009, Shapeabilities Pendants, Spellbinders | Tagged: Anni-VERVE-sary, Blog Hop, Mini-Rhinestones, Sizzix - Textured Impressions - Damask, Spellbinders - Pendants - Fleur de Lis, Verve - Kindred Spirits








Beautiful card! I love those colors and the embellishments are wonderful!
very very nice. love the nesties.
Wow! I loved the way it turned out too!
Oh my that is incredibly gorgeous. I’m so putting that pendant on my wishlist!
You SHOULD love it, it’s fabulous!!
Love this card! Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
WOW SPIKE. Your card is simple FAB-U-LOUS! WOW…. the Fleur de Lis Pendant and the gem accents are way cool. Love the colors. This is just breath taking… I am almost bummed that my blog follows your beautiful card! Rachel B
Very pretty, love those colours!
Gor-JUS!!! Beautiful colors!!
very pretty! Love all your details!
What an incredibly gorgeous card!! I love everything about it. Those mini rhinestones are such a fantastic touch!
This is GORGEOUS!!!!
It’s an homage to VERVE ! This is amazing! Great combination of elements and design.
Thank you for sharing!
All good wishes,
Nancy
Great card, I love everything about it and especially that nestie pendant die. Gotta have it.
Looks like we worked together on our colors and design for the hop. Too funny!
Gorgeous! I love the nestie in the center, wonderful job!
This is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE that giant pendant behind the sentiment. It’s like the two were meant to go together!
I luv these colors, very pretty!
enjoy *~*
Just fabulous, Spike! Love it!
Hello crazy fun! I adore your bling and I now know I “need” oval nesties LOL!
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous, gorgeous card!!! TFS!!
Wow this card really POPS – just gorgeous!!
great card!
Stunning! I love every detail ;o) I just ordered the Fleur de Lis pendant and cannot wait for it to get here. Thanks for the inspiration!
gorgeous!
gorgeous card.. i love the tiny, blue, bling and the intricate die cut!
AWESOME! The colors ROCK and I LOVE the layout and the stamps you used!!!
Super use of color and detail. Super,Spike!
Stunning. This is one of my most favorite Verve sets, and it looks incredible with the Spellbinder dies and that chocolate ribbon. Thanks for sharing.
Your card is absolutely stunning!! Love it!!
The Fleur de Lis pendant is a gorgeous touch!
Beautiful card
Wow, stunning card. Beautiful!!
Lovely card. I like this colour. Marion
Great card…I love the lattice frame.
Gorgeous! Love the blue bling on the medallion!
Such an elegant card. Love the color combo. Thanks for sharing.
[gasp] Oooooo! This card rocks!
The embossing, the pendant and the colors are all so elegant and go so well with these great stamps! Lovely!
This is amazing! Wow, one of my faves from the hop for sure!
Wow, this is gorgeous! Love the colors, this turned out fabulous!
Wow! That pendant is fabulous! What a detailed card and sooo pretty in that blue!
The colours are gorgeous, Beautiful card.
Rach:)
Very elegant card–love the verve colors!
Beautiful card Spike.
thanks much
Ooo, this is gorgeous!
Verve Stamps are fairly new to me and I love them. I’m always excited to see something new created with them.
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card. Really nice design and love the colors.
Your card is simply gorgeous!
I absolutely love the color combination here – our child just got married and these were their wedding colors. Beautiful!
Sooo pretty, LOVE the rhinestones!!
This is beautiful! Love the colors and rhinestones!
Just when I had talked myself out of those Nesties, I see this gorgeous piece of artwork….*sigh*. They’re back on my list but I doubt anything I come up with would be this beautiful! It’s stunning!!
LOVE this!
Beautiful card!
Love it
SUPER CUTE
Love the card. Great layers and texture.
Very nice! I love this color blue especially with brown. Great card! Thanks for sharing!
Great texture and I love the colors!
Love it!!!
WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! What else can I say….WOW!!!
Shelly
Manitoba, Canada
Beautiful, Beautiful card!
Awesome card love the nesties! BR-T
Wow, this is just stunning Spike!
Wowza!! this is soooooo beautiful!
I too love the way this turned out! Love that die cut image!
gorgeous!
I LOVE the Fleur de Lis. It’s wonderful. And I am going to have to try using a wider ribbon sometime. It looks so great on your card.
Gorgeous card!
Very pretty – love the pendant.
I’d give it a 10…..PERFECT!
BEAUTIFUL – LOVE your card! Thanks for sharing
I love the Nesties – just gorgeous
This is gorgeous! I love that fleur de lis pendant!!!
This is a wonderful card, love the colors and style, very very nice great job. Thanks for sharing.
This is too pretty! Great job!
This is WONDERFUL-the colors and all the details to enhance those special Verves…such care you gave it equals a wonderful result!
Love your card, the colors used and the spellbinder die adds just a beautiful touch!!
Wow, this is a stunner! Just beautiful.
I love the jewel tones in your card. Beautiful!
don’t you just love the fluer de lei? great job.
WOW! I love how this card turned out too! Beautiful!!!!!
Rich color combination.
Kim Smith
gorgeous!
What great wotk. Love it
Oh Spike, this is truly gorgeous! Love all the fine details and colors!
This is absolutely fabulous! Love the colors, the shapes, the design and especially the litte accents on the fleur de lis frame! Thanks so much for playing along with us, Spike!
Wow…that panel behind the sentiment is fabulous! Gorgeous creation!
Very elegant. Like the colors.
This is STUNNING. Love the colour.
Wonderful card. Very rich, vibrant colors.
Happy Verve Day.
Very beautiful card. I love the colors. So much detail, great job,
This is gorgeous and I love the fleur de lis pendant with this set!
Wow – what a stunner! Love your gorgeous frame!
Beautiful colors.
Wowzer, Spike! This card is stunning. I wish I could see it IRL although it is already gorgeous in the picture.
wow – very cool
Just gorgeous…I lov ethe color combo…it is just perfect.
WOWSERS! This striking card just blew my sox off!! It’s GORGEOUS!!
Love the lift of layers on your card. TFS
Love the rich colors! (They are the same as the verve blog hop stamp thingy)
Thank you for sharing.
Sylvia
I’m loving your card!
Very nice card.
What a beautiful card! I love the new nestabilities that you used! Beautiful!
Spike,
What a gorgeous card. Love it, love it, love it.
Oh WOW! What a gorgeous card…love that color!
Great card and use of the Spellbinders Pendant!
WOW!!!! stunning card!!!
Beautiful colors, beautiful card…you’re right, it did turn out gorgeous!
LOVE this card! great job….
Lorene H
Love your colors.
Faye
Simply stunning!
WOW! This card is stunning!
Stunning!
LOVE that card Spikester! The colour is fabulous, and the embossing and the medallion are superb! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
soooo much detail really love it TFS.. tu amiga Kat..
This card is so very very gorgeous, love the colours, love the Nesties pendant set, and love the stamps!
Cazzy x
I just LOVE your card. Two questions? Did you paper pierce before or after you dry embossed? And WHAT did you use for the embossed cutout that’s popped out over the ribbon? It’s beautiful!!!
Love, Love, Love this design~~~ The pairing of the new
pendant design with the Verve image is perfect. I need
to order these!! Thank you sharing!
I love this card, your colors are fabulous!
What a gorgeous card! I love the color combo and the extra touch of bling!
wowzer!!! i just love this!!!!
Adorable color combo and card!!!
Great color combo! Very nice use of the spellbinders!
Wow! This is GORGEOUS!!!!
Beautiful card! I love the colors!
it is just beautiful!
I love the way this card turned out, too! It is so incredibly beautiful! I definitely need that Spellbinders die! Thanks.
Wow, this is gorgeous. TFS
WOWSA! Oh so special effect with the Spellbinder die…love it!
this is GORGEOUS!! love the colors!
Love the card! Thanks for sharing.
I’m just gonna leave it with a simple breath taken… :OH!!!!!!!!
Fabulous card. Thanks so much for sharing.
WOW! This is amazing! That Nestabilities pendant is a show stopper for sure.
Thanks for sharing!
WOWOWOWOW!! This is amazing. Love everything about it. The cutout and the little gems and – everything!
Wow, incredibly beautiful! Love the detail and the colour!
Quite a stunning card – really a lot of POP
whoa! lovely colors. great dimension! a real looker
thanks for sharing!
AMAZING card!!
Love the dimension of your card.
Wow!! What a fabulous card!!!
Super card! All of the little details really add up – the embossing, the Nesties, the little bits of bling. Thanks for sharing!
Great color combo!!
Great Card!!
Gorgeous card! Must get that pendant!
Very nice!! Great colors!!
WOW. I noticed the dimensions right off the bat they are stunning.. The colors are spectacular. What a beautiful card, the color combo is stunning.
Wishing you abundant blessings,
Tami
Love this! It’s so elegant…love the cutout panel underneath the sentiment. Kindred Spirits is one of my favs!
Thanks so much. Enjoying all these blogs. Just found you and verve!! Thanks.
what a great card – love the bling on the border
Just gorgeous! Love the embossing, Nestie and bling!
This card is knock your socks off gorgeous !!
I really think this is my fav out of all the cards on this blog hop and believe it or not, I have gone through the whole hop.
The colors make this card look so relaxing!
Holy moly! GORGEOUS!!! Love, love, love the dimension and texture!
I am glad I found your blog – came over from SCS list of Canadian blogs. Ilove this card, very nice job.