Viva la Verve November Week 1 {Sketch + Color}

Welcome to our first Viva la Verve sketch of November!

Thanks so much for playing along and sharing all your fabulous cards in October!  I announced our October Viva la Diva last night, so scroll down or click here to view our winner announcement to see if you're our October Viva la Diva!

The first challenge of each month is a sketch + color challenge.  Since it's time to start thinking about holiday cards, I chose my favorite holiday color combos for this month...  red, green and kraft.

We'll have 4 November 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 1 sketch + color challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the colors (kraft + red + green) or both!

Click here for our November Challenge Entry Form

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

by Julee Tilman using Peaceful Medallions and Christmas Joy

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

by Maureen Plut using Holiday Greetings

Viva la Verve October 2014 Week 1 {Sketch + Color}

Welcome to our first Viva la Verve sketch of October!

Thanks so much for playing along and sharing all your fabulous cards in September!  I announced our September Viva la Diva last night, so scroll down or click here to view our winner announcement to see if you're our September Viva la Diva!

The first challenge of each month is a sketch + color challenge.  October is my favorite month of the year, I just love the changing colors all around, so I picked orange, ocean blue and yellow for this month's color palette.

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.

Here is the Week 1 sketch + color challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the colors (orange + ocean blue + yellow) or both!

Click here for our October Challenge Entry Form

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

by Julee Tilman using Harvest Blessings and Tall Oaks

And here's a fabulous sample from Charmaine...

by Charmaine Ikach using Happy Days and the Starry Die

Viva la Verve September 2014 Week 1 {Sketch + Color}

Welcome to our first Viva la Verve sketch of September!

Thanks so much for playing along and sharing all your fabulous cards in August!  I announced our August Viva la Diva last night, so scroll down or click here to view our August winner announcement to see if you're our August Viva la Diva!

The first challenge of each month is a sketch + color challenge.  This month I've chosen a favorite color combination of mine... pink, kraft and green!

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 1 sketch + color challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the colors (pink + kraft + green) or both!

Click here for our September Challenge Entry Form

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

by Julee Tilman using Happy Place and Text Objects

And here are a few lovelies from the Divas...

by Maureen Plut using Coffee,  Small Packages, Cupcake Frame Die, Cuppa Joe Die Set
and  the Pastel Polka Ribbon Collection

by Anya Schrier using Carpe Cupcake and the Flag It Die Set

Viva la Verve August 2014 Week 1 {Sketch + Color}

Welcome to our first Viva la Verve sketch of August!

Thanks so much for playing along and sharing all your fabulous cards in July!  I announced our July Viva la Diva last night, so scroll down or click here to view our July winner announcement to see if you're our July Viva la Diva!

The first challenge of each month is a sketch + color challenge.  This month I've chosen a fun color palette that reminds me of hot august days... aqua, orange and gray!

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 1 sketch + color challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the colors (orange + gray + aqua) or both!

Click here for our August Challenge Entry Form

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

by Julee Tilman using Be Blessed, Sprightly Sprigs Die Set and Shine Bright Sequins

And here are a few lovelies from the Divas...

by Maureen Plut using Teachers Count, On Occasion, So Fluttery, Occasion Frame Die and Shine Bright Sequins 

by Betty Wright using Peaceful Medallions, Petals & Wings, Beautiful Kindness, Wings & Petals Die Set, Flag It Die Set and Shine Bright Sequins 

by Stacey Schafer using Happy Days, Learning to Sail, Flag It Die Set and Shine Bright Sequins 

Viva la Verve July 2014 Week 1 {Sketch + Color}

Welcome to our first Viva la Verve sketch of July!

Thanks so much for playing along and sharing all your fabulous cards in June!  I announced our June Viva la Diva last night, so scroll down or click here to view our June winner announcement to see if you're our June Viva la Diva!

The first challenge of each month is a sketch + color challenge.  This month I've chosen a palette that reminds me of summer by the sea... green + teal + aqua.  Can't wait to see what you create!

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.

Here is the Week 1 sketch + color challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the colors (green + teal + aqua) or both!

Click here for our July Challenge Entry Form

To get you started, here is my flipped sample card using the sketch and colors.

by Julee Tilman using Button Best, Small Phrases, Petal Points, Sprightly Sprigs and Flag It die sets

And here are a couple of beauties from the Divas...

by Maureen Plut using Take Note, Flag It Die Set and Shine Bright Sequins

by Betty Wright using Scripture Medley 1, More than Love, Small Phrases, Flag It Die Set, Stormy Skies Ribbon Collection and Shine Bright Sequins

Viva la Verve June 2014 Week 1 {Sketch + Color}

Welcome to our first Viva la Verve sketch of June!

Thanks so much for playing along and sharing all your fabulous cards in May!  I announced our May Viva la Diva last night, so scroll down or click here to view our May winner announcement to see if you're our May Viva la Diva!

The first challenge of each month is a sketch + color challenge.  I had a completely different combination picked out, then at the last minute I decided to change it to something I thought would work well with nautical/masculine cards, since that was what I needed to make.  Now that I'm typing up the post,  I just realized the colors are quite similar to last month, just swapping navy for the grey.  I guess that's what I get for trying a little spontaneity!  Sorry, I'll try to do better next month!  {grin}

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 Week 1 sketch + color challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the colors (navy + yellow + aqua) or both!

Click here for our June Challenge Entry Form

To get you started, here is my sample card using the sketch and colors and sporting a little masculine theme in keeping with the A Man's World Diva Dare that started this morning.

by Julee Tilman using Strong Anchor and the Nautical Die Set

And here are a few beauties from the Divas...

by Maureen Plut using Be Blessed and Petals & Wings

by Anya Schrier using Poppy Birthday, Better Together and Words of Wisdom

by Stacey Schafer using Shining Star, Award Banner Trim Die and Shine Bright Sequins

Viva la Verve May 2014 Week 1 {Sketch + Color}

Welcome to our first Viva la Verve sketch of May!

Thanks so much for playing along and sharing all your stunning creations in April!  I announced our April Viva la Diva last night, so scroll down or click here to view our April winner announcement to see if you're our April Viva la Diva!

The first challenge of each month is a sketch + color challenge.  Gray is definitely my new go-to neutral color, and this month I've got a dreamy little combination for you... aqua + gray + yellow. Can't wait to see what lovelies you all create with this fun sketch & color palette!  Lots of possibilities with those big wide open spaces.

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 1 sketch + color challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the colors (aqua + gray + yellow) or both!

Click here for our May Challenge Entry Form

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

by Julee Tilman using Petals & Wings and the Wings & Petals Die Set

And here are some beauties from the Divas...

by Maureen Plut using Petals & Wings, Being Awesome, Because of You, Wings & Petals Die Set and Shine Bright Sequin Mix

by Betty Wright using Dream Big, Bountiful Backgrounds, Blue Skies, Petals & Wings, Being Awesome, Hello Friend, Die Sidekicks, All Aflutter Die Set and Shine Bright Sequin Mix

Viva la Verve April 2014 Week 1 {Sketch + Color}

Welcome to our first Viva la Verve sketch of April!

Thanks so much for playing along and sharing all your stunning creations in March!  I announced our March Viva la Diva last night, so scroll down or click here to view our March winner announcement to see if you're our March winner!

So it's the first challenge of the month and that means it's a sketch + color challenge.  This month I thought we'd add a little of my new favorite neutral... gray... to a tried and true spring combination... pink & green.  Can't wait to see what lovelies you all create!

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 the April 1 sketch and color challenge.  Feel free to just use the sketch, just the colors (pink, gray, green) or both!

Click here for our April Challenge Entry Form

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

by Julee Tilman using Better Together

And here are some beauties from the Divas...

by Maureen Plut using Better Together

by Stacey Schafer using Love's Flower

by Anya Schrier using Learning to Sail

By Jen Shults using New Mercies and Forever In Our Hearts.