Woo Hoo! It’s time for the Pal’s Holiday Hop Part Two! I have prepared two new projects for you today, including a fall basket and a card. The stamp set which I am showcasing on the card is “Gifts of the Earth”. I love this set from the Holiday Mini Catalog and have used it for several cards that I have created, including my winning Mojo Madness card, “Crock of Apples”! The card posted below is a new design, featuring water coloring with Blender Pens and inks.
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Earth Element inks provide a perfect palette for coloring “Gifts of the Earth”! Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Ruby Red, More Mustard and Old Olive team up with Elegant Eggplant and Bordering Blue to make quick work in the tinting department!
- To finish your “watercolored” images, shade with Sahara Sand to anchor the image and add depth!
- Double the fun! A double Eyelet Border adds visual interest to the bottom of the card and balances the large image.
- It’s all about the details! The Vintage Brads which border the image mat and the Brads on the sentiment pull this card together. A snippet of Chocolate Chip 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon hides the interface between the Always Artichoke and More Mustard card stocks.
- Keep with the theme, but don’t be afraid to stray a little! I was focusing on the “earthiness” of this set, so I stayed with earthy elements: inks, paper colors, distressing the edges, use of wood sheets, and vintage brads. However, I added a touch of Victorian in the Eyelet Border and the Finial Press Embossing Folder.
Here is a “parade” of previously posted “Gifts of the Earth” cards so you can see the other stamps in this set and how the image looks “in the round”:
The card above features the “Pumpkin” image stamped onto a circle which was cut using the Circle Scissors Plus. I could not live without my CSP!
The “Turkey” image in this set is just perfect for Thanksgiving!
And last, but certainly not least, we see the “Crock of Apples” which was the focal point of this Mojo Monday-Mojo Madness winning card!
For my second Blog Hop project I wanted to feature a three-dimensional project. Since I love using my Pillowbox Die and Big Shot to create wonderful baskets that are just too cute, this was a logical choice for me! For a classic Fall look, Chocolate Chip and Kraft card stock were paired together. I zipped the Kraft panels through the Big Shot with the Quilted Texturz Plate. The leaves were a snap to make using the Leaves #2 Original Die and Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper!
I hope that you enjoyed your stay at The Stampin’ Schach and my focus on the “Gifts of the Earth” stamp set. I am happy to send you off on the next step of your Blog Hop journey…Gina Shaw’s website, Cards by Gina. But first, please leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s new card and basket. You know that I appreciate and love your comments! Until next time…
Holiday Hopper Line-Up
1. Kris Kilcoyne (Kween Bee Kreations)
2. Carla Bazhenow(Carla’s Scraps)
3. Linda Callahan (Stampin’ Seasons)
4. Mary Fish(Stampin’ Pretty)
5. Tricia Gillam(Soul Stamper)
6. Jill Gregory(Stamping Heart)
7. Liz Hughes(DIY Paper Creations)
8. Kim Lampone (Stamp, Scrap, Get Kreative)
9. Kalshelia Lloyd (Stampin’ Fabulousity)
10. Regina Mangum (The Stampin’ Bean)
11. Margaret Moody(Margaret Moody)
12. Debbie Pierce(Stampin’ Sunshine)
13. Ann Schach (The Stampin’ Schach)
14. Gina Shaw (Cards by Gina)
15. Lourdes Torres (Cozy Crafty Corner)
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Stamp Set: Gifts of the Earth, Falling Leaves; Inks: More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Summer Sun; Designer Series Paper: Autumn Traditions, Autumn Meadows; Card Stock: Really Rust textured, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Texture Cuts Wood Sheets; Tools: Eyelet Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Big Shot, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Original Dies Leaves #2, Pillowbox Die, Color Spritzer, Blender Pens, Sponge Dauber; Embellishments: Vintage Brads, Chocolate Chip 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Fire Brads
Wow… gorgeous!!!! I am completely blown away!
You did an awesome job with that stamp set. I really love the basket you made. The embossing and leaves look great!
Your artistry as always is simply breathtaking Ann. And the 3D dimensionality of the cards just jumps off the page. I can only image how much more they are in real life. What a blend of texture, color and design and now I really do have to lay my hands on this set!! Wonderful enabling my dear! My budget hates you but the rest of me worships at your design feet. Okay I know that’s over the top but wow these really knocked my socks off!
Ah well time to come back to earth and fix the well so I can take a shower! Somedays the earth tries really hard to hold onto its gifts…right? 😀
Hugs my friend – Jean
These are all just beautiful! You are an artist!
I absolutly LOVE your cards, especially the firsr one.
WOW! You are so very incredibly talented! I am loving all these projects…who wouldn’t!
One day, when I grow up, I wanna stamp like Ann!
These are all stunning Ann! Love all the embossing and rich fall colors! Gorgeous! {SMILES}
Beautiful job, Ann! Love the “new card” and the beautifully watercolored image! The basket is wonderful, too! Thanks so much for sharing these inspiring ideas! Love them both!
You truly are the queen of Fall Ann! Well, I guess we will see soon enough. lol. You might be the queen of Christmas too. 🙂
LOVE your basket!
Dear Ann,
Your cards are so gorgeous, I could EAT them! I love them ALL! Super, super blog entries! My set arrives tomorrow. I plan to light some pumpkin scented candles and stamp ALL day. TY so much, lorijane
Wow Ann! you have out-done yourself!! These are stunning! Your water-coloring is so beautiful, too.
I think Gifts of Earth is your signature set. You own that stamp set, I haven’t seen anything but spectacular when you use it.
Don’t you love the pillowbox bucket. It’s so cute.
Oh so beautiful!!! Your watercoloring is awesome. I love that pillow box bag! Hugs,
OY! All of your cards are stunning. Your apple basket is fabulous. You have been blessed with an artistic gift and I am so glad that you share it with so many of us.
Your layers, textures and expert water coloring are just so soothing. I love your creations. Your leaves look so real!
Stunning Ann! Your creations make me sense the smell of a crisp fall day, sitting by a fire with some hot apple cider cozied in a warm blanket. You are SO talented!
ALL of these are fabulous!!!!!!!!
You make me want to rake leaves and jump into the pile!
Beautiful work, Ann.
Total FABulous!!!! I love them both! Pam
Ann, I do NOT know how you can make EVER MORE LOVELY cards, but you MANAGE!!
Today’s card is a veritable FEAST for the eyes!! Look at all the layers on the graduated bottom edge!! WOW!!!
Your cards are absolutely wonderful!
Judy Jackson
Oh, Ann, your cards and your basket are just beautiful. It looks as though you’ve created you own card line! You could easily sell these in a boxed set! What an artist you are!
You are an amazing artist – that watercoloring is beautiful and professionally matted! It’s like a fall festival on your post today!
You are the queen of traditional/vintage beauty. Loved the double eyelet border and the watercoloring is fabulous (as always). Hugs, Mary
You are so incredible, and so are your projects. I love seeing what you come up with, every day. XO
Wow Ann, they’re all really fabulous! You always know the perfect colors and papers to use!
And that little 3-D bag is really cool too!