It’s Thursday, and time to play the Pals Paper Arts challenge. It’s an inspiration challenge this week focusing on this delightful inspiration photo:
My problem with today’s challenge was that there were so many ways to go! Yikes! Butterflies, flowers, birds, colors! However, there was just something about that bird plate that was calling my name! So…I grabbed my Whisper White card stock, rounded the corners, and pulled out my…gasp…Bold Bright inks! Many of them were in pristine, never used condition. It appears that I am not very “Bright”, being a more “Earthy, Subtle, Regal” kind of gal! Whether you select birds, butterflies or flowers, have fun with this fun and funky photo!
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Create your own Designer Series Paper! I used Tempting Turquoise, Only Orange, Green Galore, Brilliant Blue and Pink Passion inks to randomly stamp the “Hummingbird” image from the Elements of Style stamp set. I was blown away by all of this “brightness”, so I toned it down a bit by zipping it through the Big Shot die cutting machine with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.
- Itty Bitty Buttons give GREAT BIG style! I paid homage to the flowers in the inspiration photo by using my Itty Bitty Flower Punch and the Itty Bitty Flower Buttons! I punched a trio of flowers into a strip of Whisper White card stock and mounted Tempting Turquoise behind it. Next, I cut thin strips of Brilliant Blue card stock, and actually sewed the buttons to the card stock using the paper thread. The buttons are firmly secured with nary a glue dot in sight. It’s “sew” easy!
- Layered labels look lovely! The Whisper White Curly Label nestles nicely onto the Brilliant Blue tag cut from the Lots of Tags Sizzlits 4-Pack for a unique twist on an old favorite!
I hope that you join us in this week’s challenge! How many times have I stated that challenges help us grow as paper artists and sometimes take us out of our comfort zone? This is a good thing. I am not a “random” stamper, yet the more I practice it, the more comfortable I become with this technique. I am not a “Brights” person, yet it was fun to move away from my old stand-by’s. And to be honest, stamping a “plate” full of hummingbirds took me on a trip down memory lane to a more youthful and less wrinkled time. I could hear Seals and Crofts melodic refrain, “Hummingbird, don’t fly away, fly away…The sweetness of your nectar has drawn me like a fly. I just love you, love you, love you and I don’t even know the reason why…” Ah, yes! Those were the days…
If you ever have questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, just drop me an email. And remember, your comments are important to me. So please, won’t you let me know that you have visited by leaving me a comment? Until next time…
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Stamp Sets: Elements of Style (W 118611; C 120045—Summer Mini), Great Friend (113792); Inks: Only Orange (102696), Tempting Turquoise (100814), Brilliant Blue (100691), Pink Passion (101212), Green Galore (102122); Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Brilliant Blue (100721), Tempting Turquoise (102067); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976—Summer Mini), Lots of Tags Sizzlits (114508), Curly Label Punch (112208), Punch Pack (118309—Summer Mini), Corner Rounder (109047); Glitz and Glam: Itty Bitty Buttons (118761—Summer Mini)
When I read the title a tune started in my head! I loved Seals & Croft! Your card is perfect! I’m in love with the background and I love what you did with the buttons. It’s a beautiful card!TFS
I love your take on this challenge. It looks like burlap.
love what you did for the background paper … of course, I had to try it! thanks for inspiring once again! love the bright colors too!
WOW…this is gorgeous Ann….It makes me think of a flock of hummingsbirds…getting ready to litterally fly off the page! I love it! {SMILES}
Your take on the Inspiration Challenge is absolutely stunning! Your colors and design are wonderful! I absolutely love your work…always!
Yes those were the days. 🙂 I love,love,love your card Anne.I love the vibrant colors you chose and the hummingbird stamp.You certianly did rock this challenge. Hope I can think of something very soon.
Mary
Love those birds on the embossed paper! Enjoy your weekend 🙂
Hmmm. I have a certain song in my head now! I love this card! So flitty and flirty and fantastic!
OK… so you made me a Bold Brights convert! My hummers haven’t arrived yet and your card makes me want them to arrive even sooner. It’s like a South American jungle. just gorgeous
hugs
jaydee
This card is just STUNNING! LOVE how you stamped the hummingbirds and then embossed the entire paper! Just FAB!
A perfect take on the inspiration photo, Ann! XO
BOING!!!! exactly….I thought…is this Anne’s? And it is Gorgeous Anne! Just stunning. I love the use of the colors you used with the addition of the plate on the background. It is SO summer-like and cheery and inspiring! Your intro’s always make me laugh just like I was there. You are a great story teller!
Ooooh, that’s pretty! Love the bright colors! Ya know, you have me wishing I had ordered that Embossing Folder now! It almost looks like fabric! Pretty neat! 🙂
ABSOLUTELY fantastic!!
Love the bright colors and what a great use of this stamp set.
Beautiful Ann and I love that you embossed after stamping – such a pretty effect!!
Ann, you did an awesome job with the bold colors! Love the birds embossed in the impressions folder!
Simply gorgeous!!! Love the background especially. Hugs,
Amazing how you embossed the stamped hummingbird image. Gorgeous use of color and style. Now, if I could only get the “hummingbird, hummingbird” song out of my mind . . . Hugs, M
Love the card. Can’t wait to try this challenge. Just wanted you to know Anne, that I have given you the Sunshine Award because your talent inspires me.
Ann this is spectacular! Bright and cheery and love the tips. What a difference doing the birds in so many cool colors. Now I can’t wait to get my set coming in a week. Thanks for the inspiration…again.
So birght and cheerful! Love the idea of running those hummingbirds through the embossing folder…looks so interesting! And thanks for the tip on those itty bitty buttons!
What a beautiful card! I love your idea of stamping, then embossing with the Square Lattice Die! I looks like specialty paper and oh, so much fun!
Ann, I can tell every card you make! You have your own certain style, and it doesn’t make any difference what colors you are using! To me it’s remarkable that the essence of “you” comes through. That is why you are such a great inspiration to many of us. You have been able to stay true to your own creativity regardless of the style, colors or layout! Good luck as you finish up your last few weeks of school. Hurray…more time for you to create and share! ~Bonnie~
Good Morning!!!!! Is that the birds I hear chirping…. Oh It’s Ann’s card… what a beautiful way to start the day.. so bright and Cheerful!!!! love your work Ann…
I agree with you, about the earth tones and rich regals… I am that kind of girl to.. But you make everything look amazing no matter what colors you use…. Have a great Day….
hugs
Darlene-Joy