I love Thursdays! It’s always exciting to see what people create for the Pals Paper Arts challenge. This week we are sponsoring a theme challenge…Spring! With the crazy weather that we have been experiencing across the nation, I think that we could all use a dose of spring. And to me, nothing symbolizes spring more than flowers. So I reached for Stampin‘ Up!’s, Abundant Hope stamp set, and my trusty Paper Snips.
The Stampin‘ Schach Tips:
- Top off your card with the Top Note! With its classic styling, the Top Note die is the perfect complement to almost any design. And when zipped through the Big Shot with textured card stock, the look is understated yet elegant.
- Customize and coordinate! And what better way to accomplish this than by using Build-A-Brads and your favorite Designer Series Paper. Don’t you just love how the “Dotted” Shades of Spring Paper looks with the matching brads?
- Frames for fun…dimensionals for depth! The Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punches make a yummy Chocolate Chip frame for the jonquils. Snipping out the flowers and placing them over the sides of the frame adds depth, especially when they are popped up on Stampin‘ Dimensionals.
- Repeat common themes for a card that looks pulled together! Rounded scallops, rounded corners, and rounded edges on the Top Note, plus dots, dots and more dots tie all of the details together.
I can hardly wait to see what you create this week for the PPA! Whether it is an image or a color that evokes a feeling of spring, I look forward to your card or project. As always, I appreciate the fact that you have taken the time out of your day to visit The Stampin‘ Schach. So please, leave me a comment to let me know that you were here. And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, never hesitate to email me. Until next time…
Stamp Set: Abundant Hope (W 117054, C 118547—Occasions Mini); Inks: Basic Brown (104315), Sahara Sand (105208), Summer Sun (100537), Always Artichoke (105219), Going Gray (103274); Designer Series Paper: Shades of Spring (117160—Occasions Mini); Card Stock: Chocolate Chip textured (108697—Earth Elements assorted), Summer Sun textured (108697—Earth Elements textured), Always artichoke textured (108696—Rich Regals assorted), Very Vanilla (101650), Chocolate Chip (102128); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Top Note Die (113463), Scallop Trim Corner Punch (118870), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Paper Snips (103579), Build-A-Brad (109108—Antique Brass; 109128—Pewter), Blender Pens (102845), Stampin‘ Dimensionals (104430)
This is so beautiful! LOVE the matching BABs! 🙂
This is a delightful card ~ makes me feel that spring IS just around the corner :o)
Whagt a beautiful card, Ann. It taks alot of cutting to do this many flowers but what a WOW! Makes me think of spring!
Smiles, Laura
Wow, such a beautiful card. Your efforts are much appreciated. Looks like this was a lot of work. You did a great job.
Luvglitztoo
Ann,
Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous! Love it!
Lisa Atha
What a wonderful layout design, Ann! The top note underneath is a great idea. And I love to cut out and pop things up, but it looks as though those daffodils would take a lot of careful snipping!! The card turned out just perfect.
lordy, I so wish we had the same stamp sets here as you do.. this card is just beautiful.
Spring definatley must be around the corner.
Hope you’re keeping well, my love.
Jo xx
Great card. I love how detailed you descriptions are. And your marketing technique is very impressive. I loved coming here and seeing what you did and learning tips and tricks in the process!
Thank you so much!
Ooooh,this is pretty! Wow, you did a lot of cutting for this one! Great job! Thanks for the kind comment on my blog! 🙂
~Chanda
I can’t wait to see the first daffodils! These are beautiful – also love the brads!
Lovely trio of sunny daffodils, Ann!
Oh so gorgeous. I love those flowers. Awesome card my dear!!! Hugs,
Hi, Chris! I used the inks that were listed and blender pens. I just touch the blender pen to the edge of teh ink pad, and I’m off to the races!
This is a great card! My favorite part is the brads – what fun! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. What did you use for the coloring – or did I miss it in the materials section?
Chris R. from Iowa
This card is really beautiful! I love how the rounded corners of the Whisper White mimic the rounded Scallop Edge punch corners. Wonderful job!
Mike
Beautiful Spring Card! I really like how you tied the Build a Brad in with the background paper. I really don’t know how you do it, cutting something that small out and doing such a good job of it. Your card looks fabulous. Great job.
Trish in Wisconsin
Sooo pretty Ann! Love the mix of the top note with the new scallop punch…very pretty! {SMILES}
Soooo stunning, Ann, and I couldn’t agree with you more about these flowers being the sign of spring. They’re beautifully colored and the details on the entire card are just perfect!
Very pretty, Ann.
Your cards are beautifully done! I love the details!
beautiful spring garden. love the big brads that coordinate with your dp. hugs, m
Gorgeous,Gorgeous,Gorgeous,did I mention that this was Gorgeous!!!!
Love the colors…. and all the details… You are so talented…
Thanks for sharing your creativity with us…
ann this is beautiful! The stems look like they are planted right into the paper and your brads are brilliant!
Another beauty!! Love the colors and all the depth you added to this card!! Wonderful!
I so love the matching buttons! Your card is gorgeous!
I love everything that you did with this card…the chocolate frame, the watercoloring, the matching brads! A truly artistic card! ~Bonnie~
Ann, your card is so lovely. It is another fine example of your limitless talent. XO
So pretty Ann….it really does remind me of Spring….we’re hoping to get some warmer Spring-like weather here by Sunday…yahhh!
That Chocolate frame is AWESOME!! I love the new borders and corners out now…hmmmm, I might have to get some!
This card is soooo beautiful! I love it! Whoever gets this card will be looking at it for a long time once they get their breath back!!! It’s gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your awesome creativity with us! I appreciate YOU and ALL YOU DO!!