It’s Thursday, and you know what that means! It’s Pals Paper Arts day! Are you feeling like a sketch challenge? If so, you are in luck, because that is exactly what the Pals Paper Arts crew have up their collective sleeve. I worked my inspiration magic with the Summer Mini’s “A Little Bit of Magic” stamp set. Of course, I am a firm believer that you can never have too much texture, and the new Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder is the perfect way to achieve it. Before you leave to work a little magic of your own, let me conjure up a few design tips. But, wait! Let me get my magic wand…
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Perform magic with texture! I zipped the Square Lattice folder through the Big Shot along with Very Vanilla and Perfect Plum card stocks. Three squares were then punched from textured Very Vanilla using the 1-1/4″ Square Punch, and layered onto Pale Plum. Opposite corners were rounded on the Perfect Plum, which was matted onto Sage Shadow.
- Perform magic with inks and Blender Pens! Our sweet little fairy’s frock was tinted with Pale Plum, Olive Green, and Pretty in Pink, with just a touch of Perfect Plum. Sage Shadow, Pale Plum and Perfect Plum were used for her wings.
- Perform magic with glitz and glam! Iridiscent Ice Emboss Powder adds the perfect shine to fairy wings, resulting in a look which is almost gossamer. Half-back pearls from the Pretties Kit further compliment the sentiment, while a rhinestone pried from a Clear Rhinestone Brad draws the eye to the tiny flower.
- Perform magic with the little details! For an unexpected touch, the Pretty in Pink Satin Bow is adhered to a gold embossed Mini Vintage Tag from the Summer Mini. And, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter, applied with Tombow Adhesive, truly makes the Beautiful Wings Embosslits butterflies have beautiful wings!
I was thrilled when I received my copy of the Summer Mini, and this stamp set is one of the reasons. I think that the fairies fill a fanciful niche in the Stampin’ Up! arsenal. They are adorable!
Remember, I love and appreciate your comments! So, please let me know what you think of today’s card. And if you have any questions about the techniques that I use, please do not hesitate to email me! Or, just ask me in person at Convention 2010! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: A Little Bit of Magic (W 118613; C 120033—Summer Mini); Ink: Pale Plum (102732), Perfect Plum (101437), Old Olive (102277), Pretty in Pink (101301), Sage Shadow (102532), Summer Sun (100537), Basic Gray (109120); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Sage Shadow (101563), Pretty in Pink (100459), Pale Plum (101658), Perfect Plum (101889); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976—Summer Mini), Beautiful Wings Embosslits (118138—Occasions Mini), Tombow Adhesive (110755), Mini Vintage Tags (118763—Summer Mini), Corner Rounder (106047), Modern Label Punch (116630), Heat Tool (100005), Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109129), VersaMarker (100901); Glitz and Glam: Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (102023), Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder (101930), Clear Rhinestone Brad (113144), Pretties Kit (109114), Pretty in Pink 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117289)
Drop dead GORGEOUS card!!! You are SOOO talented!
Patti said it well . . . simply magical. That embossed texture is a serious “wow” and your coloring is breathtaking!!! Hugs, M
Oh, Ann, this is beautiful! Thanks so much for this wonderful card…
Stampin’ Hugs and Wishes!
Christine Wells
Such a beautiful card, Ann! Love the gorgeous colors and all the texture! As always, great job!
That is beautiful!! I knew you were going to have to have that set. I love the embossing folder!
That is beautiful!! I knew you were going to have to have that set. I love the embossing folder!
Love the fairy! Thanks for the sneak peek. I am definitely going to put this stamp set on my “Wish List”. Tami
Fabulous card! I’m with you…love texture and your card showcases it so well.
Ann,
Oh my gosh, this card is absolutely beautiful! The color combination is gorgeous! I left you a little something on my blog post for today, I hope you like it.
Hugs,
Lisa Atha
You’re good, you planned for us along to think it was a gorgeous butterfly… I can’t imagine what you’ll come up with when you are not as busy. Awesome, gorgeous, fun card!!!
so adorable ann. i love how you put a blue rhinestone in the middle of the flower the girl is holding and how her feet go outside the square. the little things like that are what makes your cards so unique.!
What a magical card! I couldn’t wait to see what it looked like after viewing the sneak peek. It’s just beyond imagination. wow, wow, wow
Gorgeous!!! can’t wait for this Mini to come out for the rest of us. Beautiful colors, truly magical.
Anee, your card is awesome. I love the way that you used the new folder. I love the way that you added the new fairy image too.
I will be back to play with PPA. Thanks for the inspiration. š
Mary
Oh My this is adorable! I LOVE your beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
Ann when I saw the peek of your card I thought the fairy wings was actually a butterfly…lol the card is just so beautiful… thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us… If I could be blessed with one thing, I wish I could be as talented as you.. thank God I am a good copier…lol
hugs
Darlene-Joy
That fairy image is adorable and you’ve glammed her up perfectly! Another beautiful and inspirational card, Ann. And I am doubly impressed after reading yesterday’s post (phew!) – you’re one busy lady! I look forward to seeing your Dirty Dozen debut.
Okay Ann, I’m really a bit tired of this! Week after week the same old boring, uncreative designs with no imagination whatsoever. I just pray you keep “practicing” and sharing until you get it right!
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Mike
Ann, I have really been enjoying using this set. However, I’d never thought to use it like this. Awesome. as always
thanks for sharing
jaydee
This is magically beautiful!
So sweet Ann – beautiful design!
This is beautiful Ann. I absolutely love that your elements extend ‘beyond the lines’ of the squares. Very clever! ~Lisa
Wow Ann! You have outdone yourself on this one. It is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. I dont need to see any other projects this week, you win!
GORGEOUS!
GORGEOUS!
GORGEOUS!
I look forward to your PPA creations each week. And just when I think that you can’t create anything better than the week before, you work your “magic”. This is so soft and beautiful! ~Bonnie~
So is your magic wand for rent?? I’ll take it for a week! This is beautiful top to bottom – wow!
Beautiful! Don’t you just love the new embossing folder? You are the Queen of “fine” cutting!!
You just blow me away, every time. This is stunning!