Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Verve New Release Spotlight Hop - Day 1


It's time for some NEW Verve!  Today we're starting the Spotlight Hops, so I hope you'll join us to see what's coming this Friday!

My card today features the new Joyful Blooms set along with the Joyful Blooms Die Set.  My card uses patterned paper from the This & That Graceful Collection from Echo Park.  I die cut two flowers out of two different patterned papers and then stamped them with the coordinating stamps.  I layered the flowers using foam tape and then added a pearl brad to the center. 

The sentiment is stamped in white craft ink and embossed with white embossing powder.  As a finishing touch, I stitching around the card.  For more peeks, please visit the rest of the Verve Divas!  Leave comments along the way to WIN some new Verve!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll come back tomorrow!

2. Andrea Ewen
3. Charmaine Ikach  (you are here)



60 comments:

Margie said...

I love the combination of browns and pinks Charmaine - really pretty.

Chelsea said...

Great card! I really love the mix of colours, and the simple design with pretty accents.

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

One of my favorite color combs...pink & brown! Love how you used pattern paper for the flower! Pretty! Pretty!

rlovew said...

Sweet card! I really like the patterns you choose and your finish with a pearl.

~ Jo ~ said...

I really like the layering of the flowers and the pink/brown combo!

Andrea Ewen said...

Love that sweet flower with the beautiful brad! Gorgeous card, Charmaine!

TannyP said...

Simply lovely =) Your stitching is perfect and the papers are fabulous. Gorgeous!

Gregsgirl's crafty corner said...

brown and pink are my fave color combination! Love the layered flower

Debbie said...

Very pretty, love the flower!

Lin said...

Joyful blooms is a great name for these pretty flowers! Love your coral and kraft combination!

Whimsey said...

Oh my - I LOVE THAT PAPER; those colors, that flower, that gem - absolutely gorgeous. So springy and delicate - LOVE!!

marymac said...

Sweet and simple card. Pink and Brown is one of my favorite combo.

scrappingnana said...

I love this Verve flower stamp and die to match. Your card is lovely. TFS

Mary-Anne V said...

Pretty card...always like the brown pink combo!

Anonymous said...

Great card. Love the way you layered the flower.

TBallard said...

Love this combo. Very spring-y!

Basslady said...

a very soft and tender card!
amazing combined with the kraft!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Annheidel said...

So cute! I love pink and brown.

Linda Suarez said...

Great card! Love the new flowers and matching dies!

Miriam Prantner said...

Such a sweet card! Love the layering and the stitching, and great papers too!

Lisa Rea said...

I adore the stitching detail

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jan farnworth said...

love the color combo very pretty.

Marisa said...

Love the flowers made from DP and great font on the sentiment. Needless to say, this set is SOLD lol :)

Janelle Stollfus said...

This is about the sweetest card ever! I love the paper pieced flowers and textured brown base. So sweet!

Laraine R said...

Beautiful card! Love the color combo!

Tammy said...

Charmaine!!
Firstly---learning of your name alone is a bit heartwarming for me as there was a lady (when I was a little girl) that was special to me that has the same name:) Secondly---you do such an uber job on your cards:) I love the stitching, the way you used the awesome verve' stamps and the combo of pinks and brown:)Thank you for sharing and for allowing me to glean from you!! be blessed
~Beyond Measure
Tammy
www.urbeyondmeasure.com

Ravengirl said...

This is simply beautiful! I love the accent stitching as well.

Luanne said...

So sweet! Love the CAS look, yet full of pizazz! Love the flower, and a die too!

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

Oh Charmaine--you scored big time with this one! I love the simplicity because it's something I could totally CASE! What a lovely card!

StephG said...

such a cute card...love the clean & simple look!

Vickie Z said...

Pink and brown is lovely together and love those paper hearts!!

Darlene Gabriel said...

What a beautiful CAS card - love this colour combo. Those flowers are so pretty done in DP. I am already in love with this set and the die;)

Vicky said...

your card is simple but elegant.
Love
the flowers
Vicky

Ally said...

So lovely. ;-) The colors are gorgeous, and I love that little flower bloom! Fantastic. ;-)

whoistracy said...

So so cute! I love all the white space you left.

Colorado Crafter said...

Great card! Wonderful new Verve release.

Judi said...

Clean and simple but so effective. Love the flowers die cut from patterned papers. Lovely.

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Such a sweet card Charmaine!! I love your layered flower with the two different dp patterns!!

Amy Kolling said...

Gorgeous and I LOVE that big pearl brad in the center!

Alice said...

so simple and sweet! darling card, Charmaine!

Vicki S said...

Can't beat that pink & brown color combo! And so cute with the dainty print paper! Can't wait to buy that flower & die!

craftymom205 said...

Love the card.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Christine said...

This card is so appealing! Thanks for sharing!

Mary Ann said...

Pretty card...LOve the flower die set...

~Tammy~ said...

Beautiful! Love the pearl brad and the stitching!!!

Karen Day said...

Such a lovely CAS card! I love your great little printed flowers!

Sue D said...

Love this color combo!

Lisa said...

This is so beautiful!! I love the color combo and the flower is just gorgeous :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sillyfilly said...

What a pretty card! Love the bloom and the sentiment. Can't wait to see all the new Verve goodies!
In your bio you state you haven't done much performing since having children. You are performing in the most important role of your life...Motherhood!

Paula said...

love the kraft with the pinks you used... very pretty!

Gailanne said...

Wow, this card really appeals to me. The coordinating die-cut flowers are so pretty...

Lisa Lynn said...

Your card is super cute. Love how you did a patterned flower.

Bridget said...

I'm LOVING this flower die and stamp...gorgeously done in pink with the white embossing, Charmaine!

Marlena M. said...

Sweet card-I love the center of the flower! Very pretty.

Karen Wedding said...

Very simple card. Looks nice. Quick and easy to make. That's what I need, easy to make.

Teresa Kline said...

soooo adorable Charmaine!

enjoy *~*

Trisha said...

This is such a beautiful card. Love the pink and brown and the lovely double layer stamped flower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

KanataNewf said...

Beautiful, simple card. A perfect way to showcase the blooms stamp and die.

Heather said...

Beautiful card and beautiful flowers! Julee sure does create some awesome flowers, I can't wait to see more of these!

Julia M said...

Great colors....love those flowers and the pink brad in the center.

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