During the past few weeks I have had a wonderful time creating my Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen Fan Club gallery. Can you believe that this is already my third month? This month’s theme, “How Does Your Garden Grow“, was right up my alley. (You do have to belong to the Fan Club to access this gallery, so if you are not a member and need more information about joining, click Here.) Since I always find the last few days before the deadline a little hectic, I decided to relax today by going “blog surfing”. Of course, I am always on the look-out for a fun challenge. As luck would have it, I discovered the Picture Perfect Creations Crafty Challenges blog today. Their challenge was to incorporate these colors:
Although I have never used all four of these colors together, they are colors that I love and use in various other combinations. Since so many colors were involved, I opted to go with a rather simple layout, allowing the colors to do the talking. I hope that you enjoy today’s card!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Create your own Designer Paper! The En Francais stamp inked in Soft Suede and stamped off once, provides a delicate background for the “Swirl” image from Elements of Style.
- Go for the “WOW” factor! Bravo Burgundy swirls and 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon draw the eye immediately to the Scallop Circle Flower. There are many tutorials for making this type flower! However, here is one of my favorites: Creations by Corie. I did switch Corie’s directions up a bit by wetting my circles with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. Then I “scrunched” and dried it. It makes it look a wee bit more “shabby”.
- Don’t forget the bling! Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz provides a soft pearl sheen to the Perfect Plum Beautiful Wings Embosslits butterflies and the Scallop Circle Flower. And what could be finer than a Clear Rhinestone Brad as the flower’s center!
I had a great time with this fun little challenge, and I would encourage you to visit the Design Team Members over at Picture Perfect Creations and view their wonderful inspirations. But before you do, please leave a comment and let me know how I did! And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: Elements of Style (W 118611, C 120045—Summer Mini); En Francais (109521); Inks: Soft Suede (115657), Bravo Burgundy (105214); Designer Series Paper: Perfect Plum (112158); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Bravo Burgundy (105123), Sage Shadow (101563); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138), Scallop Circle Punch (109043); Glitz and Glam: Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772—Summer Mini), Bravo Burgundy 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109153)
Oh so gorgeous!!! You know, I have to make that flower… thanks for the link! Hugs,
This is absolutely incredible! I love the colours and that flower! So nice!
Lesley
Congrats . . . on the PPC recognition . . . well deserved. Your card is so elegant and the flower is “shabby chic” excellence.
Hugs, M
CONGRATULATIONS on your win at PPC this week. Your card is just stunning!
Beautiful card, Ann! You did a fabulous job with the color combo. I really love the flourishes on top of the En Francais bg stamp.
I also checked out the Dirty Dozen gallery yesterday and your cards were so lovely!
Ann,
another wonderfully detailed card. The color combination is really different and I love what you did with it…. now… talking about moments…. ah… just another few days worth of moments to retirement:-)
hugs
jaydee
I’m so sorry I didn’t get by your blog until after the week’s contest was over, but I’m SO GLAD you won! Your card is just beautiful! Congrats!
~Paula
Ann, this is absolutely stunning! Congratulations on your win at PPC this week — well deserved 🙂
This is just a beautiful card. Love the colours together. Great job!
Stunning! I love its elegant simplicity! You did a great job with the challenge colors! You go girl! ~Bonnie~
So elegant and beautiful!
Gorgeous!
WOW…very elegant Ann…LOVE the flower and just the overall design…gorgeous! {SMILES}
Great job with the colors Ann! Very pretty!
I. just. love. this. card!! Fantastic layout and colors, too! I am sorry to see Sage Shadow go, but excited about those new colors coming!
Ann, this card is gorgeous! Another winner. I have added the French Script stamp to my NEED list! Thanks for all the inspiration you give me with every blog post.
Hugs to you,
Barbara in SC
What an elegant card. I am truly impressed with all your ideas. Keep them coming.
so pretty. I especially like the background you did.
Stunning elegant is what your card is. I just love it!! You rocked the color challenge. Thanks for playing PPC with us and hope to see what you create next week.
Tamie – PPC Creator.
Ann I am in love with your fleur. I did see the tutorial and must admit your shabby is quite beautiful! I love the color, the uneven edges and the shimmer. The homemade paper is glorious! Just amazing…
WOOOOOOOOh this card is so stunning!
You have used these colours in an amazing way!!
Thanks for participating this week at PPC.
Trish – PPC Creator
I don’t know how you come up with so many great designs… another beautiful card.. I love the butterfly’s around the sentiment..
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Ann, your card is BEAUTIFUL! You’ve incorporated these colors perfectly and I love the flower! Thanks for playing with us this week at PPC! Be sure to come back again next week and play again!
Lori – PPC Creator