May 2018 Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge

Welcome to our May Viva la Verve Sketch challenge!

Welcome to another month of Viva la Verve, friends!Are you ready to get your sketch on again? We're kicking off a new month long sketch challenge and we'd love for you to play along with us and link your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list for a chance to win! The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a winner on May 31 to win a $40 gift voucher to Verve. 

Here is our May sketch

Link up your creations here:

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

The dimensions listed on the sketch are purely for reference. Feel free to make your card your own and work with whatever dimensions fit your images. We love to see your creative style! And feel free to substitute shapes so you can work with what you have.

For my card, I'm featuring the brand spanking new, Favorite Mom Digi that I just added to the shop this morning! It's perfect for Mother's Day, which is quickly approaching!

Card by Julee Tilman using the Favorite Mom DIGITAL Set  and the Lacey Trim Duo die set

Favorite Mom DIGITAL Set

And bringing a little more inspiration your way, here are a couple Diva creations...

Card by Teresa Kline using the Kindness Matters stamp set and Great Kindness Die Set

Card by Betty Wright using Scripture Medley 3, Wonderful Marvelous, and Making a Statement stamp sets along with Lacey Trim Duo, Falling Leaves, and Heart Quartet die sets.

Okay, now it's your turn to ink up and link up.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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April 2018 Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge

Welcome to our April Viva la Verve Sketch challenge!

Welcome to another month of Viva la Verve, friends!Are you ready to get your sketch on again? We're kicking off a new month long sketch challenge and we'd love for you to play along with us and link your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list for a chance to win! The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a winner on May 3 to win a $40 gift voucher to Verve. 

Here is our April sketch

Link up your creations here:

Click here for our April Challenge Entry Form

The dimensions listed are just for reference, feel free to make your card your own and work with whatever dimensions fit your images. We love to see your creative style! And feel free to substitute shapes so you can work with what you have. We're just a little excited about the new Lacey Frames die that's part of our April 10 release! Be sure to tune in over on the Verve Blog Saturday April 7 - Tuesday April 10 for our new release spotlight hops.

For my card, I'm sneaking a peek at the soon to be released Hope Lifts set...

Card by Julee Tilman using Hope Lifts and the Lifted Hope, Butterfly Dreams and Lacey Trim Duo dies

And to sneak a little more inspiration your way, here are some fabulous creations by the Divas....

Card by Teresa Kline using the Hope Lifts and the Lifted Hope and Lacey Trim Duo dies

Card by Maureen Plut using Hope Lifts, Sentimental Wishes and the Lacey Frames, Lacey Trim Duo and Lifted Hope dies

Card by Betty Wright using Hope Lifts, Words of Wisdom and the Lacey Frames, Lacey Trim Duo and Lifted Hope dies

Card by Marisa Ritzen using Risen Savior and the Lacey Frames die set

Okay, now it's your turn to ink up and link up.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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March 2018 Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge

Welcome to our March Viva la Verve Sketch challenge!

Welcome to another month of Viva la Verve, friends! Are you ready to get your sketch on again? We're kicking off a new month long sketch challenge and we'd love for you to play along with us and link your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list for a chance to win! The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a winner on March 1 to win a $40 gift voucher to Verve. 

Here is our March sketch

Link up your creations here:

Click here for our March Challenge Entry Form

The dimensions listed are just for reference, feel free to make your card your own and work with whatever dimensions fit your images. And you can substitute anything for that shamrock. We're just a little excited about our new St. Patrick's Day digi release! {wink}  For my card, I used the brand new Irish Coffee DIGITAL Set...

Card by Julee Tilman using Irish Coffee DIGITAL Set and Happiness in a Cup Die Set

And to get you started here are a few lovely creations from the Divas....

Card by Marisa Ritzen using the Lucky Day DIGITAL Set

Card by Teresa Kline using the Butterfly Grace, Beautiful Things and Graceful Butterflies Die Set

Card by Betty Wright using Happy Place and Brighter Days

Card by Maureen Plut using Irish Coffee DIGITAL Set and Happiness in a Cup Die Set

Okay, now it's your turn to ink up and link up.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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February 2018 Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge

Welcome to our February Viva la Verve Sketch challenge!

Welcome to another month of Viva la Verve, friends! Are you ready to get your sketch on again? We're kicking off a new month long sketch challenge and we'd love for you to play along with us and link your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list for a chance to win! The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a winner on March 1 to win a $40 gift voucher to Verve. 

Here is our February sketch

Link up your creations here:

Click here for our February Challenge Entry Form

I added the dimensions for the sketch again for those who like them, but feel free to make it your own. We're just here for inspiration. :)  For my card, I used one of the sentiments from the newly re-released Love From Me DIGITAL Set.

Card by Julee Tilman using Love From Me DIGITAL Set and Scalloped Trim Trio Die Set

And to get you started here are a few lovely creations from the Divas....

Card by Betty Wright using the Poppy Birthday, Kindness Matters, Dream Big, Build a Poppy Die Set, Scalloped Trim Trio Die Set and Dreamy Leaves Die Set

Card by Maureen Plut using the All My Love DIGITAL Set 

Okay, now it's your turn to ink up and link up.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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January 2018 Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge

Welcome to our January Viva la Verve Sketch challenge!

Welcome to Viva la Verve 2018, friends! Are you ready to get your sketch on again? We're kicking off a new month long sketch challenge and we'd love for you to play along with us and link your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list for a chance to win! The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a winner on February 1 to win a $40 gift voucher to Verve. 

Here is our January sketch

Link up your creations here:

Click here for our January Challenge Entry Form

I added the dimensions for the sketch again for those who like them, but feel free to make it your own. We're just here for inspiration. :)  For my card, I used a verse from the Butterfly Grace stamp set and some pretty ephemera pieces from the lovely Rose Quartz collection by Prima.

Card by Julee Tilman using Butterfly Grace and the Falling Leaves Die Set

And to get you started here are a few lovely creations from the Divas....

Card by Betty Wright using Be Blessed, More than Love, New Mercies, Better Together, Wavy Hearts Die Set, Heart Quartet and the Falling Leaves Die Set

Card by Maureen Plut using Winter Peace DIGITAL, Beyond Measure, Merry & Bright (retired) and the Falling Leaves and Christmas Spirit die sets

 

Card by Teresa Kline using Scripture Medley 5

Okay, now it's your turn to ink up and link up.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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December 2017 Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge

Welcome to our December Viva la Verve Sketch challenge!

Are you ready to get sketchy again? We've got a month long challenge and we'd love for you to play along with us and link your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list for a chance to win! The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a winner on January 4 to win a $40 gift voucher to Verve. 

Here is our December sketch

Link up your creations here:

Click here for our December Challenge Entry Form

I added the dimensions for the sketch again for those who like them, but feel free to make it your own. We're just here for inspiration. :)  For my card, I used the new Santa & Coffee DIGITAL Set and a sprig of holly from the Good Cheer DIGITAL set. Doesn't the sentiment make you giggle.  Sometimes when I'm cranky I tell the boys there wasn't enough coffee.  LOL

Card by Julee Tilman featuring the Santa & Coffee DIGITAL and Good Cheer DIGITAL sets

And here's a lovely sample from Maureen...

by Maureen Plut using  the Christmas Blessings DIGITAL and Winter Peace DIGITAL Sets
along with the Autumn Thanks Die Set 

Okay, now it's your turn to ink up and link up.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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November 2017 VLV Sketch

Welcome to our November Viva la Verve Sketch challenge!

Are you ready to get sketchy again? We've got a month long challenge and we'd love for you to play along with us and link your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list for a chance to win! The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a winner on November 30 to win a $40 gift voucher to Verve. 

Here is our November sketch

Link up your creations here:

Click here for our November Challenge Entry Form

I usually just wing it when I make sketch cards and rarely measure. So feel free to do the same, I just included measurements on the sketch for those who enjoy having them. I like the freedom to change things a bit to fit my images.  Here's my sample card...

by Julee Tilman using Scripture Medley 5

For a little more inspiration, check out these lovely samples from the design team...

by Lesley Croghan using Jolly Jingles

by Marisa Ritzen using Autumn Leaves and One Cup

by Maureen Plut using Cake & Candles

by Teresa Kline using Bloom Brighter

Okay, now it's your turn to ink up and link up.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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October 2017 Viva la Verve Sketch

Welcome to our October Viva la Verve Sketch challenge!

Are you ready to get sketchy again? We've got a month long challenge and we'd love for you to play along with us and link your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list for a chance to win! The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a winner on November 2 to win a $40 gift voucher to Verve. 

Here is our October sketch

Link up your creations here:

Click here for our October Challenge Entry Form

My sample card is a sneaky peek of a new stamp set releasing on October 10. The stamp and die set are available for pre-order in a Buy it All Bundle today at a 30% discount, so scoop it up if you're looking for some fresh fall fabulousness to stamp with. :) 

sample by Julee Tilman using Autumn Leaves, Autumn Blessings and the Autumn Thanks Die Set

And here's a beautiful autumn birthday card from Maureen. Isn't that burlap rose just the dreamiest? {sigh}

by Maureen Plut using Cake & Candles, Bloom & Grow and Elegant Leaves Die

Okay, now it's your turn to ink up and link up.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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September 2017 Viva la Verve Sketch

Welcome to our September Viva la Verve Sketch challenge!

Are you ready to get sketchy again? We've got a month long challenge and we'd love for you to play along with us and link your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list for a chance to win! The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a winner on October 5 to win a $40 gift voucher to Verve. 

Here is our September sketch

Link up your creations here:

Click here for our September Challenge Entry Form

My sample card uses the new Scripture Medley 5 stamp set. I picked out some dreamy papers for my panels, then aged them with distress inks. The verse is embossed and I popped up the flower from the set to add to the dreamy look. I finished off with a bit of lace trim.

Card by Julee Tilman featuring the Scripture Medley 5 stamp set.

And here's a beautiful back to school themed sample from Maureen. I kind of wish I was a teacher, just so I could receive a card like this!

Card by Maureen Plut featuring Bloom Brighter and Teachers Count with the Blooming and Flourished Tag die sets

Okay, now it's your turn.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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