The Stampin‘ Schach Tips:
- It’s hip to be square! And when you do decide to make a square card, remember to cut the card base at 5-1/4″. This way it will slip nicely into Stampin‘ Up!’s Medium Square Envelopes.
- Make your own Designer Series Paper! Small stamps, such as the “Shamrock” image from the Holiday Blitz stamp set work perfectly. Just randomly stamp and in minutes you have created a thematic paper.
- Even simple cards deserve their bling! A green Circle Ice Brad fits comfortably into the “O” of GO, without being pretentious.
- For your finishing touch, a simple knotted bow created from Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, does the trick!
Once I got over my initial grumbling about how I could not possibly ever make a card using these colors, and settled down to face the challenge at hand, the card seemed to make itself. I like it when a card comes together like that!
Bon Voyage, Brady!
My son, Brady, departs tomorrow for Brazil. He will be playing trumpet in a select wind ensemble from Western Illinois University. The ensemble will be giving concerts and presenting refurbished musical instruments to underprivileged children. Although I will miss not having him home during his spring break, he is engaging in a noble cause. Of course, you know how moms are…I am already worried about him. Please keep him in your thoughts over the next ten days
As always, I am looking forward to the cards that you create for the PPA challenge. There is so much talent and creativity! Now, scurry along and start making those “Go Green” cards. But before you go, leave me a comment and let me know what you think about today’s endeavor. And remember, you can always email me if you have questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use! Until next time…
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Stamp Sets: Go Green (117074), Holiday Blitz (114982); Paper: Whisper White (100730), Garden Green (102584), Certainly Celery (105125), Kraft (102125); Ink: Garden Green (102272); Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402); Glitz and Glam: Certainly Celery 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109050), Circle Ice Brads (109111)
Oh, Annnnn….this is awesome! Love the CAS design, great colors…oh, it’s just all GREAT!! tfs ๐
You have a wonderful blog :).. And this card is awesome…Nice and Crisp ..TFS!!
Beauty-FULL! Great job with the challenge. Love the shamrocks!
Mike
What a cute Go Green card! Thanks for the fun inspiration! Just posted my card for the PPA challenge and wanted you to know that my bow/pretty ‘knot – was for you! Wink, wink! ๐
Great job with the color challenge….green and green…not my fav combo…butyou did fabulous with it! {SMILEs}
Great card – love the dark green shamrock background! Hope Brady has a wonderful trip – try not to worry Mom!
Great card. Love the bling. Best of luck to your son.
Oh my gosh, this is so cute!
Ann, this card is adorable. I love the idea for using the brad as the O, it adds just the right about of “bling” to the card!
Ann,
I so love this card and so does my daughter (she wanted me to tell you). I love the layout and colors and the shamrock background is so adorable.
Hugs,
Lisa Atha
Love the CAS layout for this card! And all those shamrocks just make me happy ๐ Great card!
Simply perfect and perfectly simple, Ann! Love it. XO
Hi Ann, love the card! The 17th is my birthday and also a few friends like our minister’s wife etc. So, I am about to make combo birthday/St. Paddy’s day cards. I will have to keep your card in mind for the future. I really like the shamrocks stamped for DP! I always forget about doing that and it such a cool idea. Thanks so much for sharing!
Chris R. from Iowa
GORGEOUS! So pretty.
Ann, this is gorgeous! I would be stuck with those colors, too, but you did a bang up job! Adorable!
I’ll keep your son in my prayers for a safe trip!
~Chanda
My Irish Eyes love it! Best wishes to Brady!
I love this card, Ann! It is just adorable. Also, good luck to Brady. He must be an excellent musician. ~Bonnie~
I’m not Irish, but I really think this is so pretty. I agree with Barbara, that rhinestone brad is the perfect touch.
Your card is so terrific. Wish Brady my best and I’ll keep him in my thoughts. Hugs,
Great job with the color challenge. The greens are two of my favorite’s. I love the little shamrocks. Good luck to Brady and proud mom!
Hi Ann,
I think your card turned out great! That touch of bling was the perfect finishing touch. And what a wonderful adventure Brady is going on ~ sharing his talent and love of music with children that will appreciate it so much. You should be very proud!!
Hugs,
Barbara in SC