Today was “challenging” around my house! Usually on Saturdays I check out some of my favorite challenges, hoping to find something that strikes my fancy. And lo, and behold, I found two that were intriguing! First, the design team over at Stampin’ Royalty were hosting a Love/Valentine Theme challenge. Since Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, how could I pass up one last chance to design a Valentine? And then, as a bonus, the gals at Crazy 4 Challenges were sponsoring a RED challenge. How could I resist? So, trying my hand at clean and simple, I designed a card that can be created in a few minutes. Enjoy “Butterflies of the Heart”!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- When you want to be a “Big Shot” with your cards, reach for your Big Shot! In a matter of minutes I zippity-zipped Whisper White card stock through the Big Shot along with the new Stampin’ Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder. And then with great speedy-speed, I did the same thing with the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die and Real Red, and again with Whisper White. And because I wanted to crank that handle some more, I passed Real Red through with the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die. (As an added plus, using your Big Shot is a great way to tone up those upper arms!)
- Add antennae! The science teacher in me couldn’t bear to leave my butterfly sensory deprived. Paper Snips and a sliver of Basic Black card stock quickly remedied the problem.
- Bling your bug! What could be prettier than a rhinestone thorax? (Don’t you love it when I speak “science”?) Staying true to my Stampin’ Up! roots, I “dissected” a trio of Clear Rhinestone Brads to produce these shiny beauties!
- Seeing spots before your eyes? Don’t worry. It’s not dengue fever. I took the Whisper White Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits, and punched out a Full Heart. After adhering it to the Real Red Scalloped Heart of Hearts, I popped them up on Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The Stampin’ Schach Reminders
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And, if you would like to earn FREE stamp sets, don’t forget to place your on-line order with me. For EVERY $50 of product, you receive free items from the Sale-a-bration brochure. We are both winners when you order from me.
And…don’t forget my delicious Blog Candy giveaway. TWO stamp sets, over 75 sheets of 6 x 6 card stock, silk flowers, brads, ribbon, rhinestone “Celebrate”, a Stampin’ Write marker, and a Clean and Simple Splitcoast Favorite card designed by me. A winner will be randomly selected from all comments left on The Stampin’ Schach from February 12th through February 18th. Help me celebrate my Stampin’ Up! anniversary!
If you have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am just an email away! And remember, I love reading your comments, just like I love posting comments on your Pals Paper Arts challenge cards. You can upload your creations through 12:00 Noon CST Tuesday. Who knows…you could be the next PPA Artist Pick! Until next time…
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Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Whisper White Textured (106529—Neutrals assorted), Basic Black (102851), Real Red (102482); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder (117335), Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die (117332), Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138), Full Heart Punch (113694); Glitz and Glam: Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Real Red 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117286)
Awesome blog candy! Love your blog!
This is great card. I cannot wait for my heart & butterfly dies to arrive so I can play too!
Man Alive!!! Glad I stopped by!!! Congrats on your fan base!
LOVE this card Ann….you have such crisp and clean designs!!!
I love all the dots in your card. It makes for great texture. I can’t wait to try it myself! Happy Anniversary!!!
The card is gorgeous!!
I had to take a nap while scrollng down thru all the comments! WOW!
So pretty!
Love the pop of red…gorgeous! {SMILES}
Very cute Anne! Enjoying your blog!
oooooooh, I {heart} this card! Love everything about it, from the classic colors to the layout…perfect! 🙂
Loved your card-simple but perfect for Valentines’ day. That blog candy looks delicious. Thanks
Hi, Janet! The flower topper on the blog candy was made by using Stampin’ Up!s Folded Flower die and the Big Shot. So easy!!!
Ann,
The flower topper on the cardstock bundle in your blog candy is FABULOUS! How did you make that? Thanks for sharing:-)
Inky hugs,
Janet
Gorgeous card Ann – as always!
Ann, you have so much heart, and it shows in your creations! Thanks for sharing!
I love checking out your blog. Your work is BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on your Splitcoast Stampers recognition. Your card is SO NICE!!!
Your card is so beautiful, simple and striking.
I love this card! Clean and simple is always so difficult for me as it always looks too plain an cheap. You managed to make your card look quite elegant! Thanks for the inspiration.
Jamie
okicrafter@yahoo.com
Ann,
What a great idea putting that heart and butterfly together on a card. It is absolutely gorgeous!
Lisa Atha
So cute Ann – great job as usual.
This is so beautiful and elegant. I want that butterfly die.
Stunning card Ann! I like how quickly it can be created with such a classy result.
I thought I commented? Where did it go? Lol. I love your work ANN-REALLY, your blog is quickly becoming my favorite to go to. 🙂 Your work always amazes me.
Oh, this card is so pretty & elegant. Wow, I love it.
Patti Beachy
What a beautiful card! I’m getting out the Big Shot! Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Stampin’ Up Anniversary!
What great card. Classic yet simple. I love it.
Just love the simple lines of this card, it is so elegant, thank you for sharing and congratulations on your anniversary
This card is simple, elegant and beautiful at the same time. I love it! Thanks for the inspiration and HVD!
Love the butterfly and its sensory antenna. Oh, the texture white cardstock brings out everything in the card. And your generosity of the blog candy; awesome!!! Thanks so much.
Leslie said …
I can’t wait to get this embosslit die! What is more beautiful and loving than a butterfly? I love the finishing touches like the torso, antennae, and bling. What a great idea! It sure dresses this beautiful bug up.
I love your card! It’s so simple and elegant. The rhinestones and embossing add just the right touch! Thanks for sharing.
Inky hugs,
Janet
Very nice card.
Love this card! Have a happy Valentine’s day!
Hugs,
Elizabeth
What a beautiful card..so simple to make yet stunning!
Congrats on making Top 3 in Sales! That’s PRETTY awesome! 😉
LOVE your bow! So fabulous!!!
so, so pretty! love the textures and simple, clean lines. what a wow factor. thanks for sharing.
stay well,
annmarie
A beauty as always Ann!! Happy Valentines and a very Happy 1 Year Anniversary!!!!
Elegant, awesome, fabulous… you know what I mean. *smile* Hugs,
This is gorgeous! So elegant and pretty!
Love this card! I always add antenaes to the butterflies too! I’m waiting for my embosslits that are on back order. Thanks for the great inspiration. Beth
Just Beautiful!! Happy Anniversary to you !!
p.s. that anonymous that loves the elegant card is me, Jeanie in Wenatchee!!
I love the elegance of your butterflies of the heart card–very simple but lovely. Also please add my name to theblog candy drawing.
Gorgeous! I love the sparkles on the butterfly! Thanks for playing along with us at Stampin’ Royalty!
This card is stunning! The red looks so rich against the white backdrop. You are so amazing!!
Deb :o)
Your card is beautiful, so elegant. TFS
JoAnn
Great card as usual. Love the 3-brad body And the black accent!
Mike
What a beautiful card Ann! Love the clean and simple cards ~ they are so classy. Just like YOU!!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Barbara in SC
Beautiful card, Ann. I love the satin ribbon.
Ann, This is so clean and Elegant. I love it. I for sure will be casing this wonderful card. Thanks for sharing all you do. I’m a great fan.
Stunning, stunning, stunning card! I will definitely be CASEing it!
A gorgeous card! Simple and so beautiful!
Absolutely FABULOUS, Ann! You rocked both challenges. I just love waking up in the morning to see what you’ve created. XO
OMGosh! Stunning as usual. Ann you are an amazing stamper and to think you have only been a demonstrator for a year! What an accomplishment. Your creations are awesome and I would have never thought you were only doing it a year!!!! CONGRATULATIONS and many many more years of creating. I love your blog!!!!
Inky Hugs,
Terry~~
Hi Ann! Well, it might be clean and simple, but it’s STRIKINGLY elegant! I absolutely LOVE it! Gorgeous butterfly and wonderful details here : )
Happy Valentine’s Day!
beautiful card, love your butterfly…
Another..and I wish I could underline another… great card!
Yvonne
Ann, when I scrolled down and saw that card, I caught my breath and said aloud oh my that’s pretty! I love it! I’m not quite clear on how the polka dots are different distances apart on the background and the heart – could you clear that up for me please? Thanks. So beautiful!
absolutely beautiful and so simply done – love your science teacher talk!! best wishes Lesley x
This card is so beautiful and elegant..I love it!
I love this Valentine Ann. I think it’s my favourite Valentine so far this year! Sorry to hear about the death of your dog.
Beautiful card! The red is so dynamic, especially with the clean and simple style!
Beautiful! Love the butterflies body! Very cute and pretty.
This is so very pretty. So glad I have the two emboslittes. you used.
Great card! Love the simplicity of it!
My favorite colors too!!! so elegant.
What a pretty card! I love it!!
Very elegant. I just love the simple elegance. I also LOVE your
blog. I look here everyday.
I am so sorry about your precious boxer passing. The only thing that has helped me get over the passing of a fur baby has been a beautiful new fur baby! They keep you so busy and give you so much happiness and joy.: )
Wow! Stunning! So elegent – simply elegant.
This card is absolutely stunning! I have recently discovered your blog and now look forward to visiting each day. You are a very talented lady!!
Oh so pretty – and then some – might have to make just one more Valentine after seeing this one!
Beautiful!
What a gorgeous card! Please check out my blog candy and NEW color combo challenge: http://www.pictureperfectcreations.blogspot.com
-Megs 🙂
I love it Ann! This is so classy and elegant! Thanks so much for playing with us at Stampin’ Royalty!