Saturday, August 2, 2008

Beautiful You

If you haven't visited the Verve Forum over at Splitcoast, be sure and check it out! This is a preview of a very special Verve set that releases on August 13. To read about the set, click here. Everyone on our design team contributed a saying to this set, and they'll be previewing their chosen saying over in the Verve forum through August 12. Twelve lucky people will win this set just by commenting on the daily threads the Divas post, so be sure to check out the forum regularly!

Today is my turn to post the saying I chose: "Dance as if no one were watching, Sing as if no one were listening, Live every day as if it were your last."

I chose this quote because it has always been very inspirational for me. Coming from a Musical Theater background and going through numerous auditions, I truly understand the difference between when I would dance or sing for an audience or a director/choreographer, and when I would dance or sing when "no one was watching." There is a feeling of freedom when no one is watching. No inhibitions, no self-consciousness, NO WORRY. As I tend to be a worrier, I need to be reminded to let go and enjoy today. This quote has always reminded me to do that.

Make sure you visit the Verve Forums daily and leave a comment on each thread for a chance to win! There is also 12 Days of Verve Sketches going on! You could win the entire August release! (6 sets and 5 Plain Janes - retail value of $114!) Don't forget about the weekly Meet the Verve Diva Challenges either! This card also fits Laurie's Tall and Skinny Challenge. There's lots going on, so come help us celebrate Verve's First Anni-VERVE-sary! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Beautiful You (Verve Stamps); Paper- Crate Paper, Pearlized Cream (Paper Accents), Dark Chocolate (Papertrey Ink); Ink- Red Brick (VersaMagic); Accessories- Chocolate Chip marker, Chocolate Chip satin ribbon (SU), brads (Making Memories), paper piercer; Finished Card measures 3.25"x6.5"

13 comments:

Tammy Hershberger said...

Charmaine, that is GORGEOUS! That's some of my most favorite Crate paper, but sadly I don't think it's available anymore. Beautiful card, and quote! How fun to have gotten to choose the sentiments for the set!

Dawn Easton said...

BEAUTIFUL card Charmaine. The sentiment is wonderful! Love your choice!!

~amy~ said...

Gorgeous card Charmaine! LOVE the quote and the beautiful dp!

Rae C. said...

I, too, love this quote, not only due to a love of music and theater myself, but for the message and inspiration it imparts!

Carolina said...

What a great card to display the quote...beautiful as always!

Deborah said...

Love long and skinny! This card is lovely! Deb

Anonymous said...

THIS IS A-MAAAAAA-ZING!!! Love it!

Christi Flores said...

Gorgeous Charmaine! I love "your" quote!!

Jessie/knightrone said...

I love this, and I am totally going to have to have that stamp!!

Anonymous said...

I love the quote. Everyone shoud dance, sing and live in their mind, heart, and body. Life is too short. I can't wait for the set to be released to purchase so I can start using it. Loved the card design. Enjoy your blog daily.

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Gorgeous card Charmaine!! Love the stitching, the warm colors, and that fabulous quote!! Awesome sketch too!!

Danielle L. said...

I just had to stop and go "oooohhhh" when I saw this card! I just love everything about it!

Justine said...

Something about your cards just has me mesmerized.

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