I have discovered a “new-to-me” color challenge…Scrapmaster’s Paradise Color Combo Challenge. This week a trio of colors were featured: Really Rust, Crushed Curry, and Always Artichoke. Since these colors just cry out “Fall”, the Autumn Splendor stamp set seemed the perfect choice to select. Of course, Sponge Daubers and my trusty Linen Thread completed the distressed effect I wanted to achieve. How about joining me in some “Really Rusty Crushed Artichoke”?
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Feel the warmth! Texture and warm colors are made for each other. With the Big Shot, you can achieve texture in the blink of an eye. The Finial Press Embossing Folder and Always Artichoke card stock were the perfect pair, as were Really Rust and the Distressed Texturz Plate. The result is a fabulously embossed card base and accent layer.
- In distress? SOS (Spritz or Sponge)! An Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Marker and the Color Spritzer Tool soften the Very Vanilla backgrounds, as does Soft Suede ink and a Sponge Dauber.
- Delightfully different! Linen Thread is used to create the cross-stitching and the blanket-style stitch that grace the horizontal mat. Of course, the Paper Piercer and Template are a must for evenly spacing the holes.
- Sometimes it’s hip to be square, but it doesn’t hurt to be well-rounded either! Opposite corner treatments provide visual impact for the image mat. The Corner Rounder and Ticket Corner Punch mix it up. Two Vintage Brads and Hemp Twine complete the embellishments.
- Blender Pens dabbed in inks can be used to quickly color in the Autumn Splendor “Oak Leaf”. The resulting hues are soft and a striking contrast against the deeply embossed card base.
Challenges are always inspirational to me, and allow me to jump start my creativity. If you are in the mood for a color challenge, I would encourage you to visit the Scrapmaster color challenge site. And, if you have not played at the Pals Paper Arts yet this week, we are hosting an “Anything But a Card” challenge. I have really enjoyed viewing all of your creative projects so far, and look forward to seeing many more! Speaking of looking forward, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the PPA will be offering a huge PINK prize package on October 29th. This is a phenomenal collection of pink and inspirational Stampin’ Up! items provided by the PPA Design Team members. You will not be disappointed! Think Pink!
And remember, I am offering a $20 gift certificate redeemable through The Stampin’ Schach with your purchase of My Digital Studio. Click Here for more details.
I appreciate your patience this week as I attended to end-of-the-quarter paper grading and grade calculations. It’s hard to believe that the school year is already 1/4 over! Second quarter will just fly by as we celebrate Thanksgiving and the holiday season! Please leave me a comment and let me know what you thought about today’s card. Of course, I appreciate your comments and look forward to reading them. And don’t hesitate to email me with any questions that you might have about any of the techniques or products that I have used. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Autumn Splendor (116503), Grateful Greetings (116511—Holiday Mini); Inks: Really Rust (102549), Crushed Curry (115659), Always Artichoke (105219), Chocolate Chip (100908), Basic Brown (104315), Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Marker (105113); Designer Series Paper: Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper III (116234—Hostess Level I; Card Stock: Always Artichoke (105119), Crushed Curry textured (115538—In-Color assorted), Really Rust textured (108697—Earth Elements assorted); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Finial Press Embossing Folder (115963), Distressed Texturz Plate—Texturz Plate Kit #4 (114531), Corner Rounder (109047), Ticket Corner Punch (107214), Large Oval Punch (107305), Paper Piercer (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Blender Pens (102845), Sponge Dauber (102892); Embellishments: Linen Thread (104199), Hemp Twine (100982); Vintage Brads (109109)
Very pretty card Ann! I love how the finial embossing folder works with this! Love the leaf too!
you made a beautiful work
congratulation for your top 5!!!!
Another beautiful card! I love this stamp set! So very pretty!
This is a GORGEOUS card!! Congrats on Top 5! I love every single thing about this card!
Amazing stitching!
Emily-SP Diva
Gorgeous!! I love all of the texture!
Leslie said …
Another beautiful trademark card of yours. I love how you incorporated the finial press plate into a rustic autumn theme! To me, finial press is more Victorian in nature, but you blended them perfectly. How do you do it? You have a fabulous flair for originality. FYI – thanks for helping me have a perfect Stampin’ Up party yesterday. What a huge success for my guests, for me, and for you. Everyone should have you for a demonstrator!
Beautiful Ann.
Love the texture on this card.
This is truely gorgeous! I adore your coloring and thread work! The colors are awesome, with just the right amount of each! Gorgeous!!!
Ann,
This is so pretty as usual! You make such pretty cards with this stamp set.
Lisa Atha
Just absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for playing at SPCC!
Gorgeous as always Ann!!
I love the embossing. Great card!
SO glad you joined us this week at SPCC!!
Gorgeous Ann, you did an awesome job!
Love that leaf and your stitching, and embossing, well..I just love it all!
Ann, that is one gorgeous card!! I really like the stitching with the linen thread. It’s such a unique touch and tells the sender you’ve taken time to make the card extra special. Love the idea, TFS!
Your card is very beautiful. I love the embossing and the stitching that you did. Your title was quite funny. 🙂
Mary
WOW! Your card is beautiful! I love the stitch work!
Hugs,
Samantha
SPCC Creator
Stunning card! Thanks for joining us at SPCC!
Melisa-SP Diva
You are a comic!! I just realized that! I loved reading all your details. The stitching is SO imaginative and looks nice and country:fall. The SOS is hysterical! Nice blend! (oh yes, nice blending pen with ink on leaf too – quite beautiful.) SQUISHY HUGS.
Ann, I am convinced that you are the QUEEN of fall! Just amazingly beautiful!
I’m just waiting to see which top picks you earn for this one. Gorgeous. Love the stitching (one of your trademarks). Hugs, Mary
Love your card… those little X’s have that linen thread on my next shopping spree. Hugs,
Very pretty! Love all the extra little details…the sponging, the embossing…the twine! Fabulous! {SMILES}
yowzas Ann! That’s gorgeous. You are constantly amazing me! XO
Your title made me laugh – sounds like a party dip gone bad! But there is nothing bad about this card of yours – it is beautiful! I have added linen thread to my next order because of you – ahh we are our own best customers……..
as always – I love it!!!!! the color combo is super and the card is grogeous! Thanks!
Love the Card. The colors are so rich and vibrant. Thanks for a beautiful card. I’ll have to try this one.
Stunning! These colors are wonderful and you used them perfectly on your card. Also love your blog title today–great use of the words and you had me wondering what you were going to share!
Yes the colours do lend themselves to fall cards! Beautiful card – love the embossed background. Thanks so much for joining us and inspiring us at SPCC.
Wow Ann
It’s great to see your work. What a beautiful card. Funny how life works in cycles. Welcome to SPCC and thanks for playing.
Sandra