May Viva la Diva Announced

Hi y'all.  It's the official end to our May VLV challenges and I'm here to announce the big winner! Thanks to all who played along, it's such fun peeking into your blogs and galleries throughout the month!

Our May 2015 Viva la Diva is:

Congrats Kris B.!

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 our first June challenge.  Until then, here's a look back at this month's challenges, plus a last look at all of our April VLV entries!  Thanks so much for playing along with us!

MAY Week 1 {5.1.15}	MAY Week 2 {5.8.15}	MAY Week 3 {5.15.15}	MAY Week 4 {5.22.15}	MAY Week 5 {5.29.15}

Viva la Verve May Week 5 Recap and Viewfinder

Hi everyone! Julee here popping in with the final VLV recap for May.

We've had 5 May sketches... play along with us and link each of your challenge creations to our Entry Form link list.  (This month's deadline is 5pm Mountain on Thursday, June 4.) 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.   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.

In case you missed it, here is our sketch for this week's challenge:

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

Here's my super quick second take on this week's sketch.  I flipped it to accommodate a new plain jane that's releasing soon.  (It's actually the Psalm 19;14 verse from the retired Meditations set that has been sized down a bit to fit our plain jane packaging and we'll be re-introducing it during our June release.

by Julee Tilman using the Sunny Days set, Leafy Sprigs Die Set and the soon to be released Psalm 19:14 plain jane

Here are a few beautiful cards I spied in the link-up this week...

by Susan using the New Mercies set

by Ellen using the Making a Statement set

by Rosemary using the Poppy Birthday set

by Tricia using the Scripture Medley 1 set

Thank you all for sharing your wonderful creations with us! Be sure to join us on Friday for some brand new inspiration for the month of June!

Viva la Verve May 2015 Week 5 Sketch

Hello there!

It is Anya here today to bring you our last Viva la Verve sketch challenge for May!

We've had 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.   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 5 sketch....

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

And here is my take on this week's sketch...

Created by Anya Schrier using the Kind Words stamp set.

And here are a couple fabulous samples from Maureen and Julee!

 Created by Maureen Plut using the Forever in our Hearts and Stronger Love stamp sets along with the always fabulous can't-get-enough-of-'em Shine Bright Sequin Mix.  

 Created by Julee Tilman using the Happy Days and Borderline stamp sets  

Viva La Verve May Week 4 Recap and Viewfinder

Hi Verve fans, Marisa here with this week's recap and viewfinder.  Loved browsing through the entries as I always enjoy seeing how different cards can look using the same sketch.

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.   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 4 sketch....

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

Here's my take on this week's sketch...

I needed a birthday card for my brother and I think he is manly enough to handle the polka dots.  Used the Flag It die set along with the Classy Label die and Flourish Trim die (to get the shape for the tan layer under the red flags).  The sentiment is from Poppy Birthday and I stamped the image from Love Notes on to the Classy Label die for a bit of depth.  Any guesses on what age he is turning this year LOL!

Here are a few creations that caught my eye this week!

Petra's card caught my eye because of the clean lines, use of the arrow image from Borderline around the panel and the darling ribbon tabs.

Nancy created a lovely sympathy card using the Deepest Sympathy Plain Jane and bluebell image from Framed Florals along with the co-ordinating Bluebells die.  Love all her white space and pops of colours with the enamel dots.

Inge used a lovely earthy colour combination, and I adore the kraft frame and stitching she added along with just a touch of doily showing along the bottom panel.

Jennifer G created this totally fun rocker card using Stacey's sketch.  Love the boldness of the card and the touch of shimmer and shine.

Thank you all for sharing your stunning creations with us! We still have 1 more sketch left this month, so be sure to join us on Friday for some brand new inspiration!

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 - May 2015 Week 4 Sketch

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

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.   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 4 sketch....

Here is my take on this week's sketch!

by Stacey Schafer using Relax

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

Check out what the other Divas created with the sketch today!

by Maureen Plut using...Feel the Sun (retired), Bloom & Grow,  Elegant Leaves Die, Flag it Die Set, Shine Bright Sequin Mix 

by Julee Tilman using Happy Place

Viva La Verve May Week 3 Recap and Viewfinder

Hi Verve fans, it's Marisa with the recap and viewfinder for the May Week 3 Viva La Verve sketch!

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.   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....

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

Here's my take on this week's sketch...

I needed a baby card so I had some fun playing with pink and blue and lots of white space :)  The sentiment is from Let It Be and is a bit non-traditional, but still works with the baby theme - at least I think it does and I hope the mother-to-be does too lol!  That fabulous swirly stamped frame is from Die Side Kicks and the coordinating die is called Hearts and Swirls.

Here are a few creations that caught my eye this week!

 

Diana created this lovely card using Poppy Birthday and Happy Hello.  Love the combination of the vertical lattice and beautifully coloured poppies.

Nancy has done a fabulous job colouring her Happy Place flower, and I love how she paired it with the Making A Statement flower and this great verse from Scripture Medley 1.  The white space makes the colours pop wonderfully.

 
Rosemary's card uses Teacher's Count and I love how she used the dotted stamp from Better Together as her vertical panel.

Thank you all for sharing your stunning creations with us! We still have 2 more sketches left this month, so be sure to join us on Friday for some brand new inspiration!

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 May 2015 Week 3 Sketch

Hi there!  It's Charmaine here with the 3rd Viva la Verve sketch challenge for May! 

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.   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....

Here is my take on the sketch:

Created by Charmaine using Each Day.  

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

Here are some gorgeous samples from a couple of our Divas.  (Thanks, girls, for the beautiful samples!) :

Created by Maureen using  Curvy Bookplate Die, Love Story, More than Love,Shine Bright Sequin Mix, and  Tag Time.

Created by Julee using Kind Words.  

I hope you'll play along!  I LOVE to see what you create!

Viva La Verve May Week 2 Recap and Viewfinder

Hi Verve fans, it's Charmaine with the recap and viewfinder for the Week 2 Viva La Verve sketch!

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.   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 2 sketch....

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

Here's my take on this week's sketch...

I used the Be Blessed set for my card along with the Petal Points Die Set and the Sprightly Sprigs Die Set.  To add a little sparkle, I added the Pink Sparkle Sequin Mix!

Here are a few creations that caught my eye this week!

This colorful number by Lesley just made me smile.  Such a happy card with beautiful colors!  Lesley used the Bloom & Grow set along with the Birthday To You Plain Jane.

This sweet card by Rosemary is just beautiful!  I LOVE the distressed flowers. . .so pretty!  Rosemary used the Poppy Birthday set as well as On Occasion.

Here is another beautiful, colorful card by Nancy!  Such happy colors and I LOVE the Loopy Blooms!  She also used Proverbs 31:25 for her sentiment.  

Thank you all for sharing your stunning creations with us! We still have 3 more sketches left this month, so be sure to join us on Friday for some brand new inspiration!

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!