It’s Thursday, and we all know what that means. It’s time for another Pals Paper Arts challenge! With the weather we’ve been having lately, I decided that it was time for a breath of spring. Armed with sketch in hand, I reached for the “Floral” images from Vintage Vogue (my favorite set from the Occasions Mini) and the sentiment from Spring Song, a sweet little set that I earned during Sale-a-bration. Won’t you play along with the Pals this week? We have yummy blog candy for you over at the PPA…Mmmm! Delightful, delicious calorie-free blog candy. And if that doesn’t convince you, just look at this classy sketch:
So grab your stamps, ink, paper and punches. It’s time to play @ PPA!The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Seeing spots before your eyes? Don’t call the doctor yet. It’s just Stampin’ Up!s cheerful Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack. I selected the Old Olive and Rose Red Polka Dotted patterns. I love these two colors together, and the spring look they impart to the design.
- Still feeling a little dotty? That’s because I zipped a piece of Whisper White card stock through my Big Shot along with the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder. Not only does it coordinate with the dotted pattern paper, the impressions are so crisp that they “pop” right off the page.
- Oops! Something crimped my style! Free-hand leaves were Paper Snipped from Old Olive card stock which had been passed through the Crimper. After all, the more texture the merrier.
- A quartet of punches makes this card sing! After stamping the sentiment from Spring Song onto Whisper White, it was punched out using the Wide Oval Punch. A Scallop Oval peeks out from underneath, while an Old Olive Modern Label forms the foundation on which to adhere two small blossoms. And who can overlook the impact of the Scallop Trim Border Punch.
- Nothing sings spring like bling! Green Circle Ice Brads are the perfect center for any flower. Their only drawback is that they are addictive. You can’t stop with just one!
People have asked if I ever use the cards I create. And the answer is “Sometimes, yes! Sometimes, no!” However, this card will be making a new home with my next door neighbors, along with a plate of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Armed with shovels and snow blower, they cleared my sidewalks and driveway. Their friendship truly is like a song of spring!
Please remember to leave a comment before you check out the wonderful inspirations from my fellow Design Team Pals. Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one of them. Of course, you can always email me if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue (W 117690, C 118598—Occasions Mini), Spring Song (115074); Inks: Old Olive (102277), Chocolate Chip (100908), Rose Red (101778), So Saffron (105213), Pretty in Pink (101301), Going Gray (103274); Designer Paper: Sweet Pea (117161—Occasions Mini); Card Stock: Old Olive (100702), Whisper White (100730); Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Big Shot (113439), Stampin’ Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder (117335—Occasions Mini), Large Oval Punch (112082), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), Modern Label Punch (116630), Crimper (101618), Sponge Dauber (102892), Paper Snips (103579); Glitz and Glam: Circle Ice Brads (109111)
Ann, so beautiful. Love the colors. Hugs,
Hi Ann….I LOVE this card….the colors are wonderful. Very WOW!
Oh Ann I just love this card. The colors are awesome. I love everything about this card!I am so sorry to have no been able to visit your blog in the past two weeks. I just found a job (thank goodness!) and just cannot seem to get with it yet! I hope I can get on some kind of schedule….miss seeing your creations.
Ohhhh, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! tfs
Did you outline the flowers with Silver pen? So beautiful.
Another beauty! You seem to have so much patience cutting out your details!! Great card and colors!
Ann, again you amaze me. This card is so beautiful and the colors- ahhhh, the layers -oooh, the techniques – wow. This card has me aching for spring.
Hi, Lisa! I used a Sponge Dauber and Going Gray to distress the edges of the leaves 🙂
I love the cards that you create. I can understand why you would not “use” them, too unique to give away. I really like all the tips you give after each card. I try to print them out to case on cards that I create. Thanks again for sharing your gift.
Blessings, Victoria
Beautiful, as always! Ann, how did you do the flower tips? On the screen they look as if they are edged with a silver pen, but looking closer perhaps sponged?
-Lisa
I just love the colors you used on this card! And that’s like my favorite stamp set ever, so this card makes my heart happy 😀 Great job Ann!
I have to agree. I love this card and the fact that you did it that fast. You are a remarkable.
Love this card! You’re right — the colors are beautiful together and it just sings spring!! TFS!
Stunning use of color and paper snipped flowers. Wow! Hugs, M
Absolutley makes me yearn for Spring. Another Wowzie! Your neighbor is very lucky, but it seems you are blessed too.
Love the card. All of your creations are always so beautifully complex with lots of texture.
We’ve been on the same wavelength lately. This time with Vintage Vogue.
Ann, this is just BEAUTIFUL!
Gorgeous …
Wow do I love this card!
Beautiful! I also have and love this stamp set. Just wondering; did you use a marker to outline the flowers? Hard to tell for me.
Beautiful card! You make me want to get the Vintage Vogue stamp set!! So pretty.
I love this! So cheery!
Every detail just beautiful!! Spring inspired my card too – it can’t come soon enough!!!
Beautiful texture, patterns, colors – so pretty all the way around!
Absolutely delicious card in every way. I am ready for spring, and you are leading the way. Thanks for the inspiration!
Very sweet, Ann! It is springy—we need that, with 4′ of snow on the ground here in PA!
Congrats #3! And lovely card.
Ann, it’s beautiful!!
Beautiful Card! Colors are amazing! I like the theme too! Spring can’t come soon enough!
Wow Ann, it’s gorgeous! Love those flowers, and I sure hope I have the time to play with the PPA again this week! **hugs**
Beautiful card. You always do a great job on putting your cards together. Thanks for all the inspiration and for sharing with us.
Ann, First of all, so sorry about your loss of Missy. May the wonderful memories bring you peace.
And, I just wanted to take this time to tell you that your cards are a “breath of creative inspiration to me.” I follow your blog daily and you never cease to inspire me with your wonderful creativity.
Thank you,
Charlene
NC Stamper
I am really inspired by your creations. Thanks for sharing such GREAT stuff !
Ann, your card is BEAUTIFUL! You definitely put a feeling of spring in the air with this one. I’m amazed that you found the inspiration for this one after the week you’ve had. Way to go!
Another beauty! I love, love, love your colors. Everything works together so well! Great take on the sketch.
I love this color scheme, Ann! That is such a delightful card. XO