Verve August Challenges

Well, I did it, I managed to get all 4 Verve Challenges on SCS done this month (well, actually last night).

The first challenge was to case a Verve Diva, and the twist was if they used patterned paper, you couldn't, and vice versa. I chose Shannon's Card because I just thought it was so pretty.
Since she used patterned paper, I couldn't, so, instead I stamped the paper to make it look like patterned paper. The stamp set I used I found on clearance at Michael's for I think about $3.00, and I love how the background stamp is so easy to line up. I stamped the butterflies on the white panel, and then stamped and colored them again, cut them out and layered them onto the stamped panel slightly bending the wings upward. Instead of using my Copics I pulled out my SU markers to color the butterflies.

This card is also for the following challenges:
Pile it On - Good things come in threes
Cute Daisy May - Blue and Green
Little Paper Shop - Bordering Blue, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss
The Cat's Pajamas - Chocolate, Sky Blue, Kiwi
Creative Belli Blog - Use water based markers

The second was a sketch challenge (which I rotated) with the twist of using your Edge Punches.

This fun Halloween Turtle stamp set I won from Jackie at Inky Antics ~ thanks again Jackie ~ and just had to pull him out for a card. I used my new Martha Stewart Spider Web and Pumpkin border punches (whatever would I do without those 50% off Michael's coupons?)

This card is also for the following challenge:
ABC Challenge - C is for Circles

The third challenge was another sketch challenge with the twist of adding a tag.
I just had to get this stamp set before it retired, and never used it yet, so I decided to finally ink it up. I love how quick this card was to make and no coloring involved! Perhaps I will make a few more of these for some quick and easy Christmas cards.

The final challenge this month was another sketch with the twist of using your favorite color combo. Well, if you are anything like me, you have more than one favorite. In the end, I decided to go with blue and brown.



I used white core paper for the main panel and after embossing it, sanded it down so the snowflakes appeared white. I cheated a bit on this card and used a pre-colored image that I had sitting on my craft desk for quite some time.

This card is also for the following challenges:
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Embossing
Secret Crafter - Turquioise and Brown
Whimsy Stamps Challenge - a touch of sparkle

Card #1 Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Darcey Collection (Anna Griffin)
Ink/Coloring: Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa; Palette - New Canvas; Bordering Blue and Brocade Blue Markers
Paper: Bordering Blue, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Embellishments: Taffeta Ribbon (Chocolate Chip)
Tools: Circle and Scallop Circle Punches; Martha Stewart Border Punch

Card #2 Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Inky Antics
Ink/Coloring: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics (G03, YG05, YG07, YG09, E53, E55, YR12, YR14, YR16, V17)
Paper: Basic Black, Green Galore, Pumpkin Pie, Lovely Lilac; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - Doodlebug
Embellishments: Ribbon (Offray)
Tools: Circle and Scallop Circle Punches; Marvy Mega and Giga Scallop Circle Punches; Martha Stewart Border Punches

Card #3 Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Peaceful Wishes, Everyday Flexible Phrases
Ink/Coloring: Baroque Burgandy, Old Olive; Baroque Burgandy Marker
Paper: Baroque Burgandy, Old Olive, Whisper White; DSP - Holiday Thyme
Embellishments: Ribbon (Burgandy); Dew Drops
Tools: Marvy Mega and Giga Scallop Circle Punches; Sizzix Tags Die

Card #4 Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Gingersnaps (CC Designs)
Ink/Coloring: Memento Tuxedo Black; Bic Mark Its, Prismacolor Markers and Blender; White Gel Pen (Signo)
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Tempting Turqouise; DCWV Textured paper; Papertrey White
Embellishments: Velvet Ribbon (unknown), Stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug embossing folders (Snowflakes and Swiss Dots)

Have a wonderful day!