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2/20/13

Verve Spotlight Hop Day 2


Welcome to the second day of our February 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps So Fluttery, Shining Star,  and Beautiful Plain Jane. Each of the release team Divas below has posted her first look at these new stamps today. As you hop through the list below, you just might see some super sneaky peeks of new coordinating dies, so keep your eyes peeled! Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available inVerve's online store on Friday, February 22.

I have a fun and easy card for you today using Shining Star!  And I even made a video!  What?!  Yep I did!  So first off here is my card...


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I have been so inspired by all of the watercoloring I have seen lately, so I thought I would pull out my Lyra Aquacolor Crayons and make something fun!

Check out my video...I'm new to this whole video thing...but it's so fun!  I think I might make another one!  :)



Here is a list of all the stops to make on today's hop....

1. Amber7. Julee
2. Andrea8. Laurie W.
3. Charmaine9. Marisa
4. Christyne10. Maureen
5. Janelle11. Teresa
6. Jen S.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I really appreciate your visit!  Have a great day!

86 comments:

  1. Awesome card, awesome video! You sound great!

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  2. Fabulous card and I love your video.
    Kath x

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  3. Very pretty card,Thanks for the vedio...

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  4. Very cool! I really like the look.

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  5. Beautiful card! I love the watercolor. Such a great idea!

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  6. Loved your video debut Laurie! Great card, love your watercolour rainbow!

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  7. Fabulous Laurie! LOVE the card and the video!

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  8. Love the card and the video. Have wanted to try this technique.

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  9. Awesome card and a great video!! Congrats on joining the Divas!!!! Looking forward to seeing all your Verve creations!!

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  10. Wonderful showcase of the new release; and your video = top-notch! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. Simply delightful! Love this! :-)

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  12. What a great card Laurie and great crayons. :)

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  13. WTG on your first video! I like that it was short and to the point. In fact, I am pinning your card and CASEing it for another challenge out there in blogland. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  14. Pretty! Love the CAS layout, and the rainbow background is lovely. Will give this a try!

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  15. I do hope you do more videos - beautifully done!! I don't get my watercolor stuff out very often at all - but you have given such clear instructions - I might have to try!!

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  16. Absolutely fabulous. Love the soft, subtle colors Laurie.

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  17. Love the rainbow you've created on this sweet card, Laurie!!

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  18. Beautiful Laurie, love your video tutorial. I've been wanting to try this technique for awhile, it's on my to do list for today! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  19. Gorgeous card! I love the technique and must try it out! Great job!

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  20. This is so super pretty! I love it!!!

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  21. this is just stunning! wow! And I love another use for my watercolour crayons...gorgeous, Diva!

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  22. That's beautiful! I know I have some watercolor crayons somewhere, I am going to find them and give this a try.

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  23. Sweet, simple, and perfect ! So pretty too !

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  24. Love the water colour rainbow! Brilliant to mix it with the set! Great card :)

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  25. I love this card...
    it's SO "Laurie"!!
    And what a fabulous video...
    she did awesome Sweets!! :)

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  26. Fabulous card, Laurie, and great video, too!

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  27. What a happy card Laurie! And thanks for the video, you don't look like a newbie at all!!

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  28. I think you must be the queen of clean and simple! Your cards are amazing. And such a great look today with the watercoloring and embossing image.

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  29. very fun card. thanks for the tutorial.

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  30. Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!!

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  31. Love your card and the vid was great :) Kathi

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  32. gorgeous card... love your CAS style!!

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  33. Beautiful simple but oh so effective and different. You're a natural when it comes to videos. Will look out for future ones!

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  34. what a great simple card that packs a punch; so many great uses!

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  35. Fabulous Card and Fabulous Tutorial!
    Thanks

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  36. Awesome video tutorial. and awesome card as always!

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  37. Love your card. So simple and beautiful. The water coloring and tutorial is great.

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  38. Laurie - I love that you are doing videos now! Maybe while you are snowed in you can do lots & lots of videos for us!!!!

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  39. Great video Laurie! And I love the soft rainbow in the card!

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  40. absolutely gorgeous! I HAVE to try this effect soon!

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  41. Thanks for the video to show us how you did this card! The card is fabulous, and so is the video!!! Hope to see more in the future. :-)

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  42. cool look...stunning clean and simple card...great video

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  43. You're a natural - the video was awesome! Love the card too :)

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  44. Wow, gorgeous card & thanks for the video :)

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  45. Very fun card and great video--I will definitely be trying this.

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  46. LOVE! Such a wonderful CAS and super effective!

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  47. Such a pretty soft card...loved the video..thanks.

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  48. Such a gorgeous CAS card. Beautiful rainbow effect and great way to showcase this sentiment.

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  49. Wow! This is fantastic! You did a beautiful job!

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  50. Fabulous!! Your are a CAS Queen! Love the watercoloring and white embossed sentiment!!

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  51. CAS is truly an art form, and you have it down! I love this clever idea and appreciate the how-to video!

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  52. You're a natural! Great card and a fun technique!

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  53. Love the tecnique here and the wonderful spring colors.

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  54. Genius idea for a stunning CAS card! The video was great! I'm wondering if the same technique would work with watercolor pencils (since I don't have the crayons). Guess there's only one way to find out - lol!

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  55. Lovely CAS card! Your video was great, I love having the visual aid since I am creatively challenged!! TFS God bless!!

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  56. Great card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  57. Beautiful card and lovely technique!

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  58. Great card! Love the sentiment in white over that cool background of colors! Looks fantastic!

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  59. OMG- this is SO pretty!! I heart this!!

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  60. sensational...that watercolor rainbow is just perfect for this set!! Awesome job spotlighting this set!!

    www.CardsPaperAndScrapbooks.com

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  61. Simple but elegant! You did a good job on the video!

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  62. Great card and great colors. Enjoyed your video. I have saved you in my favorites list for future reference.

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  63. Thank you so much for the video! Your card is beautiful!!

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  64. Cute card and great video...especially on your first try!

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  65. This is so pretty Laurie! Your video turned out great too!!

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  66. Oh my favoritest card yet!!!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  67. Beautiful card and fabulous video! Can I come play at yours? ;D
    Hugs!
    x

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  68. Very pretty! I like the soft colors.

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  69. I love this!!!! Now what is your set up, it's so bright!

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  70. A gorgeous sentiment and a beautiful design to showcase it.

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  71. wow! definitely had to pin this one for future inspiration.

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  72. Love this card. And your video was great! You should definitely do more!

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  73. must try this fabulous technique, Laurie! LOVE it...thanks for your wonderful video:)

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