What could be better than flowers and candy? Why…flowers, candy, and the Pals Paper Arts challenge! This week’s theme is “Flowers” and we are offering blog candy, too! So before you head over to the PPA site to view the wonderful inspiration cards designed by my fellow design team members, let me just share a secret with you. Shhh…don’t tell anybody, but I love the new Elements of Style stamp set! The Baroque “Swirl” stamp in this set is perfect for creating a background, while letting the “Floral” image take center stage. An elegant color scheme of Basic Black and Very Vanilla, as well as a sumptuous Basic Black Satin Bow make this one classy card!
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- An act of random stamping! The “Swirl” image, inked with Basic Black and stamped onto Very Vanilla, forms a wonderful background! The only thing that could possibly make it better is zipping it through the Big Shot along with the new Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder.
- Ink-a-dink! Stampin’ Up! Inks and Blender Pens make quick work of water coloring the Floral image. I selected Regal Rose for the petals, Always Artichoke for the leaves, and So Saffron for the centers. Shading and definition were achieved by using Stampin’ Write Markers of the same hue.
- Flirty and pretty! A trio of half-back Pearls from the Pretties Kit adds a flirtatious touch, while Basic Black 5/8″ Satin Ribbon adds a touch of “ooo-la-la”!
My Summer Mini picks definitely include Elements of Style and the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder. Over the next few weeks, I will share more of my favorites from the upcoming Summer Mini. Of course, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, don’t hesitate to email me. I am always happy to chat about stamping! Of course, your comments are important to me, so please let me know what you think about today’s card! Until next time…
Stamp Set: Elements of Style (W 118611; C 120045—Summer Mini); Inks: Basic Black (101179), Regal Rose (105211), Always Artichoke (105219), So Saffron (105213), Sahara Sand (105208); Stampin’ Write Markers: Regal Rose (105108), Always Artichoke (105113); Card Stock: Basic Black (102851), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder (119976—Summer Mini), Blender Pens (102845), Paper Snips (103579); Glitz and Glam: Pretties Kit (109114), Basic Black 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117285)
WOW! Talk about elegant and absolutely GORGEOUS! Fabulous Job, I am going to case this right away, my club members will LOVE it! TFS
Cherie.M
Wow Ann! Another card that takes my breath away. Thanks for sharing the beauty and the creativity.
Hugs – Jean
I think this is about the most beautiful card I have ever seen!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!
I received my preorder today so I just had to CASE it. I used Chocolate chip instead of black.
Thanks so much for sharing this card and all the inspiration!!
Stampin {{Hugs}}
Corie
43 comments (I’m 44) . . . for good reason. This card hits it out of the park on elegance, style and execution. Hugs, M
This is such an elegant card. I love the way you used the flourish for the background. Stunning! The black bow and the pearl pretties gives it the perfect finishing touch. There should be some Chopin playing in the background.
love the black on vanilla
Just LOVE your card! Thanks for the inspiration. (I have ordered these 2 items from the mini too! Now I can’t wait to get them and play…!)
Absolutely stunning Ann!! Every detail!!!
Wishing I had express shipped my order so I could play with this gorgeous set too!!
just stunning!!! & I love the new folder’s texture!!! well done!!! TFS!! R 😉
WOW ~ this card is fabulous! Love everything about it and really enjoy your blog!
Ann, this is beautiful! YAY!!! I am finally able to get back into read all the blogs that were “bogged” down…I simply reset my modem! I love what you did with the background here—it’s your fault I just ordered this EF! TFS!
I just love everything about this card. It is one I will most definitely want to recreate once I get my new stuff. GORGEOUS!
GASP! Stunning, Ann!!!
STunning Ann…so elegant and classy looking! I can’t wait to get my SU box today! {SMILES}
Ann this is AMAZING! Totally gorgeous! Love that embossing folder! It’s a must have on my shopping list! Hehehe! 😉
Wow Ann this is absolutely gorgeous! Your right, the swirl makes a beautiful background and the flowers are beautiful. Your coloring is amazingly beautiful!!! Thanks for the inspiration, your work continues to delight me!
Wow! I have never seen a more beautiful card. The background almost looks like fabric. I am new to your blog and can hardly wait to see your next card. Kim B.
Beautiful card. Love the flowers and the new texture plate. TFS
This is just beautiful – love how you used the new Impressions folder too!
I’m sure every post above me has already said every amazing comment that possibly could be said about this amazingly fabulous card. And they are ALL true!! Truly stunning.
WOW!!! Sooo gorgeous!!! Where is my delivery guy??
Beautiful Ann.
I have run out of things to say about your artwork. Always amazing.
Very elegant! I love it!
Oooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh, sooo beautiful! LOVE everything about this, Ann! You’re seriously tempting me to put this back on my preorder list! Lol!
this is one of my most favorite cards I have seen so far….love, love, love it
Oh my! Your card is stunning Ann.I love your color combo and the new folder adds to the beauty of your card. I can hardly wait for my folder to get here. 🙂
Mary
Ann Ann Ann Ann Ann. This is stunning – but I’m getting to expect nothing less from you. Gorgeous job!
Mike
I love this card, Ann! The Regal Rose flowers just pop against the vanilla and black, and your cutting skills are amazing! Gorgeous – I can hardly wait to order this set!
Your work is always gorgeous! I love checking your blog for your latest creation. You never disappoint with your beautiful work!
Drop-dead gorgeous! WOW, I love it!
Love, love, love this card and the colors in it! You did a wonderful job on it! Hugs!!
I love that you stamped the swrils on white and then ran the paper through the bigshot! I love this set, I used it for my card too.
Beautiful card, love the colors. There are so many awesome products in the summer mini, it’s hard to choose! Love to see the set you choose, it’s so pretty! Thanks for sharing.
This is my first time at your blog…got here from Pal’s Paper Arts and I wanted to leave a comment on this card. I love papercrafting and I look at lots of things, but I believe this is one of the most beautiful cards ever. You should be so proud of it.
Thanks for sharing your talent.
Absolutely GORGEOUS Ann! Lovely color combo, I just love everything about it! Hope all is good with you…miss ya!
You did it again! A home run…absolutely stunning! Love the black and white. Can we be neighbors?
Oh my! Oh my! This IS the most beautiful cards I have ever seen! I love the way you have stamped the background and the texture. Absolutely stunning! ~Bonnie~
Gorgeous Card! Love the colors and the layers and textures!
Stunning! I love what you did with this stamp set on your card. You put a huge smile on my face when I saw it! Thank you.
Such a beautiful card… one of my very favorites. All the colors and layers are so rich. Hugs,
You never fail to amaze me. This is stunning and I am always in awe of your talent!
Gorgeous – just gorgeous! You are the master paper snipper too – subtle touch of it today but soooo effective!
Ann:
Your card is awesome!! It is sooooooo
pretty, elegant and classy! I really love it.
This is the most gorgeous card I think I ever saw…. Love the colors love the stamp….love how you layered it.. love,love,love……lol Do you feel the Love!!!!! lol
Beautiful work as always Ann…
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Very classy indeed! This stamp set is a definite must have from the summer catty! Stunning card 🙂
oh my Holy God….enough said!
WOW! Beautiful and I’m jealous……I don’t have my new stuff from the Mini yet. It’s takes forever to get to Maine! Love what you did with the layers and your colors are wonderful!