Viva la Verve November 2014 Week 3 Sketch & Inspiration Challenge

Welcome to Viva la Verve!

Happy Friday Viva la Verve fans!  Christyne here with a new sketch challenge for November Week 3 and as an added bonus, it's also time for some inspiration to pair with our weekly sketch!

There are 4 November challenges this month... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list. The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a random winner at the end of the month to win a $100 gift voucher to Verve. Challenge rules can be found on the Rules tab at the top of the blog or by clicking here.  You don't have to complete all of the sketches to win, but the more cards you enter, the greater your odds of winning are. Verve stamps are not required to play, but we do love to see 'em!  We'll also be highlighting a couple of our favorite link-ups each Tuesday, so be sure to get your links in if you're crafting over the weekend.

Here are the Week 3 sketch & inspiration:

Click here for our November Challenge Entry Form

Here is my sample card using this week's sketch!

I used a sentiment from the Tall Oaks stamp set, the Banner Bundle Die Set, and some bling from the Shine Bright Sequin Mix.


Check out this fabulous creation that Diva Maureen created with the sketch!

Maureen used sentiments from the new Light My World stamp set and some Shine Bright sequins.

Viva la Verve October 2014 - Week 3 Sketch & Inspiration

Welcome to our third Viva la Verve sketch of October!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Chaitali here to share this week's sketch and inspiration challenge.

I tried to just roll it all-in-one for this challenge. Since Diwali is right around the corner, you get an Indian inspiration pic! And because we are celebrating Pink Power all of October, the inspiration (and my card) features a whole lot of pink!

First, all the challenge details for you...

We'll have 5 October challenges... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list. The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a random winner at the end of the month to win a $100 gift voucher to Verve. Challenge rules can be found on the Rules tab at the top of the blog or by clicking here.  You don't have to complete all of the sketches to win, but the more cards you enter, the greater your odds of winning are. Verve stamps are not required to play, but we do love to see 'em!  We'll also be highlighting a couple of our favorite link-ups each Tuesday, so be sure to get your links in if you're crafting over the weekend.

And now the Viva la Verve October 2014 Week 3 sketch and inspiration pic!

Click here for our October Challenge Entry Form

Here is my card with the sketch and inspiration pic. Its also my Diva Dare card for today!

by Chaitali Narla using the Peaceful Medallions and Die Sidekicks stamp sets with coordinating Scroll die

And to inspire you some more, here are some fun and fabulous Divas with their creations!!

by Julee Tilman using Masquerade, Glad Tidings, Moments Remembered,
Gown Die and the Snowflake Tidings Die Set

Thanks so much for stopping by Viva La Verve today! Hope you will join us!!

Viva la Verve September 2014 - Week 3 Sketch & Inspiration

Welcome to our third Viva la Verve sketch of September!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Anya here, and I am going to share this week's sketch and inspiration challenge. 


We'll have 4 September challenges... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list. The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a random winner at the end of the month to win a $100 gift voucher to Verve. Challenge rules can be found on the Rules tab at the top of the blog or by clicking here.  You don't have to complete all of the sketches to win, but the more cards you enter, the greater your odds of winning are. Verve stamps are not required to play, but we do love to see 'em!  We'll also be highlighting a couple of our favorite link-ups each Tuesday, so be sure to get your links in if you're crafting over the weekend.

Here is the Week 3 sketch + inspiration challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the inspiration challenge, or both!

 

Click here for our September Challenge Entry Form

To get you started, here is my sample card using the sketch and inspiration photo.

 Created by Anya Schrier using Bloom & Grow, Floral Circles Die Set, Elegant Leaves Die Set, and the Sweet Scallop Die.    

 Created by Maureen Plut using Framed Florals, Bluebells Die, and Tagged Rectangle Die. 

I hope you will join us for this week's challenge!

Viva la Verve August 2014 - Week 3 Sketch & Inspiration

Welcome back to Viva la Verve!

Stacey here with a brand new VLV SKETCH & INSPIRATION!

We'll have 5 August challenges... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list. The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a random winner at the end of the month to win a $100 gift voucher to Verve. Challenge rules can be found on the Rules tab at the top of the blog or by clicking here.  You don't have to complete all of the sketches to win, but the more cards you enter, the greater your odds of winning are. Verve stamps are not required to play, but we do love to see 'em!  We'll also be highlighting a couple of our favorite link-ups each Tuesday, so be sure to get your links in if you're crafting over the weekend.

Here is the Week 3 sketch & inspiration challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the inspiration, or both!

Click here for our August Challenge Entry Form

Here's what I whipped up using the sketch and inspiration graphics!

  Teachers Count stamp set, coordinating Apples Die Set and Rounded Scallop Frame Die

Check out what the fabulous Divas whipped up using the sketch and inspiration, too!

Maureen used the Teachers Count stamp set and coordinating Apples Die Set!

Betty used Strong Anchor stamp set, Nautical Die Set, Occasion Frame Die and Rounded Scallop Frame Die, and Shine Bright Sequin Mix!

Anya used Be Blessed, Making a Statement, Birthday Bash, and Carpe Cupcake with its coordinating Rounded Scallop Frame Die!

Viva La Verve July 2014 Week 3 {Sketch & Inspiration}

Hey Verve fans!  Maureen here this week with a new sketch and inspiration photo. 

We'll have 4 July challenges... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list. The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a random winner at the end of the month to win a $100 gift voucher to Verve. Challenge rules can be found on the Rules tab at the top of the blog or by clicking here.  You don't have to complete all of the sketches to win, but the more cards you enter, the greater your odds of winning are. Verve stamps are not required to play, but we do love to see 'em!  We'll also be highlighting a couple of our favorite link-ups each Tuesday, so be sure to get your links in if you're crafting over the weekend.

 

 photo credit: Clean & Scentsible

Click here for our July Challenge Entry Form

 When I was looking for a photo, I made sure that there was a chalkboard in it somewhere {wink!}.  I found a few I could have easily used, but this one won out with the little Canadian flag in the background! I had to sneak the old maple leaf onto my card with an OLD SU stamp, hope you don't mind! 

Here's my sample using Die Sidekicks, Happy Place, Happy Doodles Die Set, Hearts & Swirls Frame Die, and Stormy Skies Ribbon Collection

Here's Amber's gorgeous sample using  Peaceful Medallions, Happy Place and Moments Remembered along with some Shine Bright Sequin Mix

Sarah made this beauty with Be Okay Plain Jane, Petals & Wings, Scalloped Trim Trio Die Set, and Wings & Petals Die Set

Viva la Verve June 2014 Week 3 {Sketch & Inspiration}

Welcome to Viva la Verve sketch!

Hey Verve fans!  Chaitali here as your hostess for this week's sketch + inspiration challenge! My very first VLV hosting! <3

Some curves for this week's sketch but an overall CAS one. The inspiration pic is more colorful with some summer colors and a cool b&w pattern. And did you notice yet? It has GOLD!

We'll have 4 June challenges... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list. The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a random winner at the end of the month to win a $100 gift voucher to Verve. Challenge rules can be found on the Rules tab at the top of the blog or by clicking here.  You don't have to complete all of the sketches to win, but the more cards you enter, the greater your odds of winning are. Verve stamps are not required to play, but we do love to see 'em! 

 We'll also be highlighting a couple of our favorite link-ups each Tuesday, so be sure to get your links in if you're crafting over the weekend.

Here is the June Week 3 sketch!

And the inspiration pic!

Click here for our June Challenge Entry Form

Here is my take on the sketch! I went with lots of gold glitter, a cool and summery blue for the background and a lightly colored flower for the focal point.

Be Blessed stamp set, Petal Point dies, Sprightly Sprigs dies

And here are the samples the Divas whipped up!

Maureen used To the Moon and So Fluttery along with the Flutterby die

Betty used Verve's Poppy Birthday with Beautiful Plain Jane stamps with Verve's Build a Poppy  and Flag It die sets and accented with Verve's Shine Bright Sequin Mix. 

Viva la Verve May 2014 Week 3 {Sketch & Inspiration}

Welcome back to Viva la Verve!

Hey Verve fans!  Stacey here as your hostess for this week's sketch + inspiration challenge!

There are lots of layers to this week's sketch, but a neutral, sparkly inspiration graphic...way FUN together!  Can't wait to see what fabulousness you all create with the sketch & inspiration graphic!

We'll have 5 May challenges... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list. The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a random winner at the end of the month to win a $100 gift voucher to Verve.  Challenge rules can be found on the Rules tab at the top of the blog or by clicking here.  You don't have to complete all of the sketches to win, but the more cards you enter, the greater your odds of winning are.  Verve stamps are not required to play, but we do love to see 'em!  We'll also be highlighting a couple of our favorite link-ups each Tuesday, so be sure to get your links in if you're crafting over the weekend.

Here is the Week 3 sketch + inspiration challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the inspiration graphic...or both!

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

Here is my sample using the sketch and the inspiration graphic!

Happy Graduation Plain Jane

Sweet Scallop Die, Banner Bundle Die Set, Starry Die, Pennant Trim Die

Check out these GORGEOUS samples the Divas whipped up!

Maureen

Better Together

Shine Bright Sequin Mix

Sarah
Up Up & Away
Banner Bundle Die Set

Anya

Chevron Love, Remember This

Banner Bundle Die Set

Viva La Verve April 2014 Week 3 - Sketch + Inspiration!

Hi there!  Laurie here, and I am so excited to be hosting my first sketch here at the new Viva La Verve blog!

This week I have a sketch and inspiration photo for you!  You can use the sketch and inspiration photo together, or just the sketch...it's your choice!

We'll have 4 April challenges... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list. The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a random winner at the end of the month to win a $100 gift voucher to Verve.  Challenge rules can be found on the Rules tab at the top of the blog or by clicking here.  You don't have to complete all of the sketches to win, but the more cards you enter, the greater your odds of winning are.  Verve stamps are not required to play, but we do love to see 'em!  We'll also be highlighting a couple of our favorite link-ups each Tuesday, so be sure to get your links in if you're crafting over the weekend.

  

  

Click here for our April Challenge Entry Form

Here is my sample using Strong Anchor and Nautical Die Set.

 

And here is some eye candy from my fellow Divas...

This beauty is form Maureen using Take Note, On Occasion, & Scroll Plain Jane (and Scroll die).

This lovely card is from Anya, and she used Remember This,  More Than Love, & Better Together.

This next card is from the talented Teresa - and she used  Treasured Words and Jotted Heart Die.

 And our last sample is from Stacey.  For her super pretty card, she used Happy Days stamp set and Jotted Heart, Dreamy Leaves, & Scroll dies.

 

Viva la Verve Sketch + Inspiration March Week 3

Hello Viva la Verve fans!  Anya here with this week's sketch and monthly inspiration photo.  For this week's challenge, you can use just the sketch, or the inspiration and sketch together - you decide!

We'll have 4 March challenges... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list. The link list will be up for the whole month and we'll choose a random winner at the end of the month to win a $100 gift voucher to Verve.  Challenge rules can be found on the Rules tab at the top of the blog or by clicking here.  You don't have to complete all of the sketches to win, but the more cards you enter, the greater your odds of winning are.  Verve stamps are not required to play, but we do love to see 'em!  We'll also be highlighting a couple of our favorite link-ups each Tuesday, so be sure to get your links in if you're crafting over the weekend.

Here is the March Week 3 sketch and inspiration photo!

Click here for our March Challenge Entry Form

 Here are a few samples to get your creative juices flowing!

by Anya Schrier using Surely Goodness

  by Maureen Plut using More than Love

by Julee Tilman using the newly released Better Together (which is on sale!)

I can't wait to see what you create for this week's challenge - have a great Friday!