April Viva la Diva Announced

Hi there!  It's the official end to our April VLV challenges and I'm here to announce the big winner! Everyone's creations were just lovely and I have so much fun peeking into your blogs and galleries! Thanks for playing along with us.

Okay, it's time to announce the winner...

Our April 2014 Viva la Diva is:

Congrats Lynn!  Send an email to contests@vervestamps.com to receive your $100 e-gift voucher to the Verve store.

I'll be back in the morning with the kick-off to our May challenges.  In the meantime here's a look back at the challenges, plus a last look at all of our April VLV entries!

APR Week 1 {4.4.14}	APR Week 2 {4.11.14}	APR Week 3 (4.18.14}	APR Week 4 {4.25.14}

Viva La Verve April 2014 Week 4 Recap + Viewfinder

 Hi there!  It's Charmaine, and I'm reminding you of the current Viva la Verve Sketch that is up and highlighting a few creations using this sketch that caught my eye!!  Here's another sample from me using this sketch.  My card uses the Jotted Heart Die and a sentiment from Petals & Wings.
 

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

Check out these cards from the gallery that caught my eye!

 I really loved the dainty embossing on this card by Charleen Crawford.  That pop of red that the little rose brings to the card is just beautiful! 

 I just loved this happy little card from Joanne Travis.  The colors make me smile and so do all those adorable dots!!

This card from Kim S. is just FUN!!  The colors are so happy and I'm loving that pop of orange she added with the button!!

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions...

Are Verve stamps required?  Nope.  We do love to see them, though!  ;)

Where can I buy Verve Stamps? Verve Stamps are available online only through our website.

Can I combine challenges?  Yes.  As long as your card meets the challenge criteria, feel free to do a two-for-one.

Where do I link my card?  There's an entry form tab at the top of the blog where the link list for the entire month resides.  Or you can click the Viva la Verve Link Up badge on the side bar.  Or you can click this Entry Form link right here.

Can I still link up my card after Tuesday?  Yep.  You can link up your challenge cards in any order until the deadline at the end of the month.  One link list to rule them all!  :)

What are the rules?  You can read the full list of rules here.   Basically follow the challenge, link back to us in your blog or gallery post and HAVE FUN!

Viva la Verve April 2014 Week 4

Hey there, Verve fans! 
 Stacey here sharing a new Viva la Verve sketch with you today!

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!

NEW Petals & Wings, NEW Die Sidekicks

NEW Wings & Petals Die Set, Sweet Scallop Die, Flag It Die Set

Autumn Elements Ribbon Collection, NEW Shine Bright Sequin Mix, Pastel Sequin Mix

Check out what the other amazing Divas have created with the sketch!

Maureen

Because of You, Take Note, Bloom & Grow

Jotted Heart Die, Elegant Leaves Die, Flag It Die Set

Andrea

NEW Hello Friend Plain Jane, NEW Being Awesome Plain Jane

Jotted Heart Die, Curvy Bookplate Die

NEW Shine Bright Sequin Mix

Teresa

NEW Petals & Wings

NEW Wings & Petals Die Set, Jotted Heart Die, Flag It Die Set

Christyne

NEW Petals & Wings, NEW Die Sidekicks

NEW Wings & Petals Die Set, Sweet Scallop Die, Flag It Die Set

Truly Madly Deeply Ribbon Collection

Susan

Teacher's Count

Apples Die Set, Flag It Die Set, Jotted Heart Die 

Sarah

Better Together

Jotted Heart Die, Floral Circles Die Set, Dreamy Leaves Die Set

Anya

Chevron Love

Charmaine

NEW Hello Friend Plain Jane, NEW Die Sidekicks

All Aflutter Die Set

Thanks so much for stopping by Viva la Verve!  

We hope you are inspired to play along!

Viva La Verve April 2014 Week 3 Recap + Viewfinder

Hello Verve fans and Viva La sketchers. It's time for a recap and some peeks at what is in the gallery.

 

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

Check out these cards from the gallery that caught my eye!

Lori Tecler has spring clenched
in her card for this sketch.

Elizabeth created a fabulous color splash design.

Lynn has created the sweetness of spring with her
sketch challenge card.

See you in the gallery!

Frequently Asked Questions...

Are Verve stamps required?  Nope.  We do love to see them, though!  ;)

Where can I buy Verve Stamps? Verve Stamps are available online only through our website.

Can I combine challenges?  Yes.  As long as your card meets the challenge criteria, feel free to do a two-for-one.

Where do I link my card?  There's an entry form tab at the top of the blog where the link list for the entire month resides.  Or you can click the Viva la Verve Link Up badge on the side bar.  Or you can click this Entry Form link right here.

Can I still link up my card after Tuesday?  Yep.  You can link up your challenge cards in any order until the deadline at the end of the month.  One link list to rule them all!  :)

What are the rules?  You can read the full list of rules here.   Basically follow the challenge, link back to us in your blog or gallery post and HAVE FUN!

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.

 

VLV April 2014 Week 2 Recap & Viewfinder

Hey there, Viva la Verve fans! 

Stacey here sharing this week's VLV Recap and Viewfinder...a chance for us to spotlight a few fabulous creations from our Verve friends.  

Here is my take on this week's sketch, a Mother's Day card.

Mother's Day is less a month away...a great time of year to grab your favorite floral stamps and dies to whip up some Mother's Day love!  I stamped the flower, sentiment and doodled frame from On Occasion.  The doodled frame was stamped on the Occasion Frame Die, the sentiment on Flag It Die Set and the flower was stamped on Floral Circles Die Set.  You can also see the Elegant Flower Die peeking out under the frame and a few sprinkles of Pastel Sequin Mix!

Here is Teresa's awesome sketch!  

Click here for our April Challenge Entry Form

Check out these cards from the gallery that caught my eye!

How fun is this card by Karen Day?!  Love how she paired up our Verve challenges with Better Together!

Here's some more super sweetness from Lori Tecler, using Shining Star for a precious card for a special little one!

Adore Kim Singdahlsen's lovely card!  Check out that gorgeous flower from Lean On Me that she colored and placed ever so beautifully upon a clean & sharp background!

If you haven't yet joined in this week's challenge, we hope you'll squeeze us in - thanks to the ladies who have shared their lovely creations already! 

Frequently Asked Questions...

Are Verve stamps required?  Nope.  We do love to see them, though!  ;)

Where can I buy Verve Stamps? Verve Stamps are available online only through our website.

Can I combine challenges?  Yes.  As long as your card meets the challenge criteria, feel free to do a two-for-one.

Where do I link my card?  There's an entry form tab at the top of the blog where the link list for the entire month resides.  Or you can click the Viva la Verve Link Up badge on the side bar.  Or you can click this Entry Form link right here.

Can I still link up my card after Tuesday?  Yep.  You can link up your challenge cards in any order until the deadline at the end of the month.  One link list to rule them all!  :)

What are the rules?  You can read the full list of rules here.   Basically follow the challenge, link back to us in your blog or gallery post and HAVE FUN!

Viva la Verve April 2014 Week 2

Hi friends, it is Teresa and I am bringing you week 2 of April's Viva la Verve sketch. I sure hope you have as much fun as I had with this one.

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.

Here is week 2 sketch for April!

Click here for our April Challenge Entry Form

Here is my sample using this weeks sketch, I have used the Verve stamp set Better Together. 

Check out the amazing cards from some of the divas. Maureen has used So Fluttery for this beauty!

Charmaine has used Better Together for her awesome CAS card!

And, last but certainly not least Anya show casing Better Together.