Thursday, October 7, 2010

Verve New Release Spotlight: Day 2: Autumn Splendor



Hi Everyone,

I have been loving all the new Verve stamps that Julee has created for the October Release - and today's stamp set that the Verve Divas will be previewing is one of my favorite - it is called Autumn Splendor and its definitely a must have! The leaves in this stamp set are so awesome and there is every kind of leaf  both filled and not filled and large and small and is perfect for making a quick card! 

I really wanted to make a wreath out of all those leaves (it was so therapeutic to cut out the leaves :) I paper pieced some of the leaves with some fallish DP and then I colored some of them in. I made a circle base with my circle nesties and then curled and placed the leaves over the circle. The bottom of the wreath was finished off with a little bow from May Arts. I popped up the wreath with some dimensionals:

Here is a close up of the leaves - aren't these leaves the cutest? And there are a TON more leaves in this stamp set!!! 

I had a hard time choosing which sentiment - because they are all so sweet - but I had to go with Autumn Splendor because that is really what Autumn is - splenderifious!

I remember walking down the street back out East in the Autumn and just loving the colors of fall as colors changed from summer green to gorgeous reds, yellows and purples - so so lovely! There was one street that was lined with maples and so anytime you would walk down the street and looked up - there was an archway of golden light - so magical! I love this sentiment - it just reminds me of my childhood :)


Tomorrow, Julee will be releasing 4 new stamp sets and 4 new Plain Janes at noon Mountain Time!!! And guess what? There is a hidden prize on one of the participating blogs each day, so leave a little comment love as you hop around and you will be entered into a drawing to win that day's featured stamps! Deadline for comment entries is 10PM Mountain time on Friday. AND one lucky someone who plays all five sketch challenges will win the ENTIRE release this month!!! Check out all the details here!
And check out all the beautiful Autumn Splendor created by the Verve Divas today using this beautiful stamp set:

  Mercy
 Amy
                               Sankari ----> that's me :)

Thank you so much for stopping by today - and please stop by tomorrow for another gorgeous stamp set that Julee has created! 
Hugs,
Sankari :)

56 comments:

Smita said...

Yummy!! ;-)

Amber Hight said...

Wow, what a beautiful wreath! You truly rock:)

Sarah said...

I love the glaze you added to the leaves. It really sparkles like the sunlight hitting the leaves as you walk beneath them.

Margaret de Witt said...

How incredible is this card!!! I love the distressed stripe embossing behind the wreath. It adds great texture and makes the wreath pop.

Keva said...

Ooh..what a pretty card! I love all of the small details on it. Really very nice.

Andrea said...

How pretty!! Love the colors and leaf images you chose!

Nicole said...

I couldn't wait to be wowed by your card. It's amazing. I always want to reach into the screen and touch them...you have so much texture and dimension.

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

Wow this gorgeous and the details you add are amazing!!!

Happy Now said...

Oh so lovely. Just delightful, as always!

Anonymous said...

You are right, absolutely gorgeous leaves!!! Your card is magnificent and showcases the stamp set so well!

Davi said...

Love the bold fall colors and the woodgrain background with the fab wreath is wonderful!

Tricia T said...

What a pretty way to do the leaves! It reminds me of putting fallen leaves between wax paper to preserve them... I love fall!

Rachel B said...

You never disappoint! I love these colors. So rich and beautiful! And the glaze. I am really going to have to put that on my MUST BUY list!

Maria Elena said...

Wow ... what a great card ! Love all details !

Have a great Thursday ;-)
http://mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/

Crafty Math Chick said...

WOW! Sankari, this card must have taken you forever! From all the cutting of each individual leaf, and then making them glossy and arranging them perfectly - WOW! I love all the bright colors you used too. This looks fantastic!

Lin said...

GORGEOUS wreath, and your ribbon is absolutely perfect with it! I'd love to win this set!

craftymom205 said...

Great card.

Michelle Woerner said...

WOW! Stunning. I love the glossy accents on the leaves and the little holes along the bottom of the sentiment. Big hugs to you girlie!

Wanda Cullen said...

Beautiful wreath creation and the shiny glaze finish really makes it pop on the card!

Lynne in NI said...

Oooh, beautiful! Love all the texture and your fabulous rich colours

Marisa said...

A gorgeous fall wreath Sankiri. Love the mix of colours and the EF you used in the BG. Lovely sneak peek :)

Andrea Ewen said...

Wonderful dimension and textures as always, Sankari! Your cards are a fabulous feast for the eyes as everytime I look at them I find some new and exciting detail. This one is no exception. Beautiful, beautiful work.

Wendy said...

Gosh this is cute, love the glossy leaves!!! You always choose such super colors!!! Thanks for sharing!

P said...

Rich, rich fall colors, and a great card! Stamping IS great therapy, but probably not cheaper in the long run than a psychiatrist's visit, esp. as now I have to have these stamps! ;P

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Simply stunning, Sankari! Those glossy leaves made into a wreath are just breath taking! Gorgeous!

Melissa said...

Very pretty! I love the colors you chose. Your leaves are so shiny, did you use Glossy Accents or something similar?

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

Another beautiful wreath! I love the glossiness of it!

Tanya said...

Oh so pretty! Love how you used DP for the leaves, gorgeous as always, love your work.

Jackie said...

Oh wow, this card is amazing! The colors are so rich and stunning, I love this so much! Fabulous job with this stamp set!

Heather said...

Your card is gorgeous! Several Divas have made wreaths, but yours is so vibrant! Your cards are always so full of life! You definitely have a "signature style"; keep it up.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

This is gorgeous, Sankari! I love the little wreath and the glossy flowers are awesome!!

Ravengirl said...

This is gorgeous! Love the distressed stripes background with your wreath!

silvia said...

Stunning card!! LOVE the embossed background

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Love all the wonderful detail you put into this.

Teresa Kline said...

wow, this is a stunner...fabulous!

enjoy *~*

CreativeMish said...

Yeah for fall! and your card is fabulous! I love those shiny little leaves!

Tasha said...

Beautiful! Love the shiny leaves, really sets this card apart!

Janet said...

Just gorgeous! Love the glossy accents on the leaves. Thanks for sharing it with us during the hop.

Unknown said...

this is fabulous, sankari! amazing sneak peek, sweets!

Kristina said...

You not only stamped all those leaves, you cut them all out AND glossed them?! I bow to your awesomeness. Therapeudic is not my desciption for cutting things out, lol. But this looks incredible! I love the deep fall colors and the liquid pearls!

Debbie Carriere said...

Gorgeous card! I love the shiny leaves & your color choices are exquisite.

Marsha said...

So very beautiful. Love these leaves.

Lynda Benden said...

WOW Sankari, your wreath is absolutely GORGEOUS! What wonderful colors!

Radha said...

CC!!!
So I came today truly a bit later to your blog!!
( my moth is open)
I is 100% Beautiful! Gorgeous, u do make me want this NOW!!!!
I hope I win it:))
I wish...
Love my girl!

U know I {HEART VERVE}
HUGS & HEARTS

Maureen said...

beautiful, colourful, and stunning, just like you sweet Sankari...you make everything shine :)

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Holy cow is that wreath ever STUNNING!!!! You rock colors like no other Sankari!! WOW!!

Peachy Wessels said...

What a beautiful card. Love the colors.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful card!

Natalie said...

Wow, my jaw dropped open when I saw this!! This is so gorgeous, such rich colors and an elegant design!! Fantastic card. Definitely the "wow factor" on this one!!

Tasha said...

Fantastic card, fabulous autumn wreath
love tasha xx

KanataNewf said...

Wowsers - this is the most amazing wreath.

Kay D said...

This is STUNNING! I love that glossy leaved wreath!

Amy Sheffer said...

Love your wreath, Sankari! Those shiny leaves look amazing!

ellepaulette said...

So lovely and sweet!! Perfect!!

Heidi said...

I just knew you would blow this one out of the park- nothing like fall leaves and your amazing take on color- this is fabulous!

Anonymous said...

GASP!!! This is amazing!