Sunday, August 1, 2010

Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop!


Welcome to the Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop! Verve turns three today and we’re celebrating with a hop, hop, hop! If you've already been hopping along, you arrived here from Patty's blog. If not, head on over to Julee's Blog (owner of Verve), for all the info on how to win prizes (after all, what's a party without presents?), and to start hopping from the beginning. If there's a hiccup along the hop, you can always head to the Master Hop List to get the full list of links.




I've been wanting to try one of these adorable shaped easel cards that have been popping up all over blog land:)  I used one of my most favorite Verve sets for the flowers~Miracles Blossom, and I thought an anniversary sentiment was appropriate so I used this one from the Verve set Wishful Elegance.  The dp is some fun Sweet Summertime by Echo Park Paper Co.  I had sooooo much fun making this, that I decided to make one more:


I used two more of my favorite sets~Relax, and Dude.  Don't you just adore those surfboards, and that font!!!  The dp is My Mind's Eye Lil' Robots. 


Thanks for hopping by! Now it's time to hop on over to Julie's awesome blog, for a little more Verve-y goodness. Enjoy the rest of the hop:)

Kerri

95 comments:

Angelwood said...

These are totally gorgeous cards, Kerri! Especially love the first one with the sweet circle shape. Both are beautifully done! hugs, Angela

Janelle said...

How charming the first card is! Love the shape and choice of background paper. The second is fun.
Best wishes.
Chanticlear1@gmail.com

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Love the circle easel card especially. great job.

Melisa Hunter said...

Such fun projects! Love your choice of colours and all of the little details! Gorgeous! I'm going to have to try one of those easel cards, now!

Lisa Johnson said...

Now those are F-U-N! I love them. So whimsical! Beautiful work!

Jen P said...

I haven't seen cards like that before - awesome! :)

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

love both of these!

Emily Leiphart said...

Both your easel cards rock! They're fantastic!

Angel said...

these ROCK!!! must try the easel cards!! beautiful colors and perfect details!

Sharon said...

Love both of your creations. So pretty!

Crystal said...

OMG you totally ROCK girl!!!!! I LOVE LOVE your easel cards....Girl these are fabulous!

Anonymous said...

OH KERRI...this card is just too CUTE!

Betty Wright said...

Kerri, these are fabulous and so beautifully done! Awesome designs and detailing!

Cindy said...

Both cards are great - fun shapes - each different than what I ever think of doing!

Pat said...

Both cards are so cheerful... I love them. Must try that easel technique. You rocked 'em!!!

jennifer mitten said...

These cards are both fabulous!

Tinker Planet said...

Awesome twists on this style card. I love it!

Cheryl said...

wow, what a card. Love the colors and action as well as sentiment. Good job.

Tracy said...

Lovely cards - great colors! Love the easel type card. Great papers! TFS!

craftieodmae said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Mary Jean said...

I love them both! I've never tried a easel card...I think its time!

Teresa Kline said...

Keri, these are both soooo sweet, I am wanting to make one of these wit ha circle card, your is super duper cute...have a fabulous week!

enjoy *~*

silvia said...

Fabulous cards!! LOVE them both!!

GrannyCharlotte said...

Kerri: These are wonderful cards. Love the feminine look of the first one and all the colors are fab!! The second card gave me a great idea for the teenage boys in my family. Thanks for sharing.

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

Stunning cards Kerri! They are so wonderful, great job!
Hugs Jacqueline

Rachel B said...

Love your shaped cards! Adorable! Love the colors and sentiments too!

Marisa said...

Cute, cute, cute! Two fabulous easel cards!

Sarah said...

Both cards are fantastic! Great colors and I love the ribbon.

Nancy L. said...

Love that cute circle card!!

Kimberly S. said...

OMGoodness!!!! I LOVE making easel cards, but I have to say, I never thought about making them different shapes or sizes....these are FANTASTIC!!!!! Thank you for helping me look outside the box!

marilynwillauer said...

Great fun cards!!!

Lynn McAuley said...

I love these awesome easel creations!! What gorgeous work!

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Kerri, both cards are Fab-u-lous!!! I love that you did the different shapes. That first one is my fave 'cause it is just sooo happy and I love that the flower stamps coordinate with the PP!

Jackie said...

These are so cute and fun! I love the whole post! The colors and the bright cards! Lovely!

Jennifer Roach said...

WOW!! These are both stunning. My jaw hit the floor with the first card....well done :)

dj said...

both creations are full of vervey goodness!! awesome job showcasing these stamp sets!!

Terri Trotter Earley said...

two wonderful cards!

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Wanda Cullen said...

Not sure what cave I've been living in, but this is the first I've seen the shaped easel cards...HOW CUTE!! Especially love the fun colors in the round one!

ellepaulette said...

So lovely!! Beautiful inspiration!! :)

Cassie_lu said...

both cards are great. love the happy colors of the first and the pairing of the images with the shape of the card is brilliant

Melissa said...

Wow, wow, wow! I love both cards! I love how you created the cards with unique shapes.

Loretta said...

Love your easel cards. The circle is especially appealing!!!

Tanya said...

Kerri your cards are fabulous!!! I have not tried a shape card yet,how fun. Love all the embellishments. I can't leave without following. :)

Wendy said...

Wow! I love all the bright colors you have chosen. Fabulous cards!

Brandi said...

Love your cards! They are so bright and cheerful! :)

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Michelle said...

How do you stitch in a circle? LOL I can barely stitch a square without it getting wavy - ha. I love that you're so crafty with your great template things and things like this - the easel cards. And all the textures you use are always so unexpected and just right!

Christina said...

Two fabulous cards! I especially love the circular shape of the first one. Gorgeous, cheerful colors and patterns, too!

SimpleScrappin said...

I love love love your colors..I need to try these easel cards...TFS!
Hugs
Nikki
Simple.scrappin@yahoo.com

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

These are absolutley adorable. The colors are just heavenly and they both just make me grin. Thanks so much for celebrating with us!

LindaR said...

Love the shaped cards!

Sarah said...

Beautiful cards! Love the color combos.

Elena said...

Wow! Your Easel cards are gorgeous! I really love them both, Kerri!

Wendy said...

I also have been inspired from the easel card during this blog hop. Great cards!!! Love both sets that you chose!!! Have a good day!

Luanne said...

Oh, what darling easel cards! They are both just wonderful! The paper on the first card matches those flowers to a tea. Love the surf boards too. Fabulous ~ TFS!

Elaine said...

Gorgeous cards, I have never thought of doing a easel card in a different shape. Great colors

Ravengirl said...

Those are so cool! I've been wanting to try one of those too!

Lorus! said...

Ooooh! I've never seen an easel card done in a shape other than rectangle! Cute, cute, cute!

Lillian Child said...

I can't believe all the fabulous new talent I'm discovering along the way on this fun anniversary hop. Lovely creation!

Kristina said...

I absolutely love, love, love your first card! The colors, the stamp, the absolutely fantastic design!!!

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

Both are great! First on is my fav! The colors, shape, everything!

Sarah/WAstamper said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE both of these easel cards! The colors are so cheery. Can't wait to try this! Love the stitching and all of the detail.

Maureen said...

fabulous!!! Oh my!!!! I have made square easel cards but the shaped ones are stunning!!!! Love how you've decorated the insides :)

Crafty Jodie said...

love love love the flower card and how you used scallops for the base.I also thank the dude card is great.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Gorgeous cards!! Now I'm curious to try the easel but am sure it isn't as easy as you made it look! Great work!

Purple Princess said...

Both cards are awesome!!

Create With Joy said...

Nice job!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

Joanne Gilch said...

These easel cards are something else...terrific,dudette!!

Jami said...

Beautiful cards. I love the surf boards.

Sandi said...

Awsome cards!

Wendy K. said...

I am a girly-girl and that top one is my favorite! Love it!!
Wendy K.
www.MyScrapbookingBlog.com

Happy Now said...

These are fantastic! Nice work!

Jessy said...

wow, what a totally cool idea- a shaped easel card!! Yours look fabulous, and thanks for the inspiration!! :-)

Jane Bosi said...

Absolutely Adorable!

sharon said...

Two fabulous easel cards
Sharon L

kim.mom said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!! What great shapes!!

Sassy's Ramblin's said...

SUPER WOW Kerri! I so love the first card, the colors and the circle really catch your eye! The second set and those adorable surf boards who could resist!

Kelly said...

Both of thsese cards are stunning! The first is so cheerful and pretty and the second is cute and FUN!!! Love how you used the stamps with those papers!

Erika M. said...

Your cards are very lovely!

Mary said...

Amazing cards - I Love them both - the first is so fun and then second a great masculine card - never can get enough of those ideas! Great Job!

Samantha said...

I love easel cards..especcially different shapes! Yours are beautiful!

Tina said...

Easel cards in shapes? Wow! I love the cards you made! Fabulous!

Janine said...

2 easel cards and so different - love them both

Maureen said...

These are both totally fabulous!! I really love the papers on the first one - so bright and fun!

Heather said...

I love that little round card. It's so cute!

Unknown said...

I love the circle easel card... both cards are fantastic!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com

Janelle Stollfus said...

Both of your cards are fantastic! They are so fun and cheery!

nancy said...

Rockin' cards! The first is my favorite because of the colors and it being girly, but you really nailed the dude card.

Wendy Ramlakhan said...

These are awesome Kerri!! I love the shapes! As always I love your stitching and your paper choices!!

LaurieJ said...

Wow, both of these cards are fantastic! I can't decide which I like better. I love your DP choices.

Crafty Math Chick said...

Terrific cards - I like the cool shapes - how did you have time to make TWO you busy woman? Congrats on the ATS DT gig too!

Amy D said...

Gosh, I love this idea. Your cards are so cute.

Vera said...

Love your round easel card! I'm going to have to try this! Thanks for the inspiration.

Andrea said...

Both easel cards are awesome! Just stunning!

Naomi said...

What a neat and creative idea... I'll have to try doing an easel card sometime! Love the color schemes on both cards!

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