A wonderful new challenge blog made its debut this week, and I could not pass up the opportunity to play along. Always Playing with Paper is hosting a “Father’s Day or Masculine Themed” challenge, and their talented Design Team has prepared inspiring samples for you to view. My entry for their challenge showcases King of the Grill. Although “cartoonish” stamps are not my forte, this one definitely possesses a “cuteness” factor. And it does allow me to play with my inks and blender pens. I firmly believe that challenges should do just that…challenge you! And this one certainly did!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Crazy for Cajun Craze! Don’t you just love the “pop” of color imparted by Stampin’ Up!’s new Core Color? It’s so…spicey! And what about this color trio? Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, and Cajun Craze are a perfect masculine combination!
- Use those Blender Pens! To make quick work of line art stamps, like King of the Grill, I simply touch the tip of my Blender Pen to the corner of the ink pad, load up a bit of color, and ta-da! The inks that I used for this “Flying Chef” were Real Red, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Going Gray, Basic Gray, and Creamy Caramel.
- Pop it up for Pop! The letters “d-a-d” from the Rough Type Alphabet were stamped onto Cajun Craze and punched out with the 1/2″ Punch. They were then popped up on Stampin’ Dimensionals onto 3/4″ Circles of Not Quite Navy.
I hope that you enjoyed today’s card, and that you will visit the gals at Always Playing with Paper. Their new challenge will be posted Sunday! In the meantime, if you have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, do not hesitate to email me. And if you like what you see, won’t you consider signing up for my email updates? Have The Stampin’ Schach delivered right to your in-box simply by completing the subscription form which can be found right below the “Email Me” button on my left side-bar. And don’t forget that the Pals will be naming the winners of their Blog Candy this Sunday! So stay tuned. I have so many things planned for you, including a gigantic retired stamp sale featuring nearly 40 stamp sets…and more blog candy! So stay tuned! Until next time…
Love it Ann! You always have WONDERFUL work! No surprise at all that you won.
WOW WOW WOW — this is awesome!! You rocked this challenge. Congrats on being the Headliner this week!!
As always, a terrific and crisp card! I love it!
This is so cute, Ann! Thanks for letting us know about a new challenge, too!
Congratulations on being the FIRST WINNER of the Always Playing With Paper challenge!!! Awesome job!!
Congratulations, Ann, on your headlining card! Fantastic coloring–it looks airbrushed! Love your color combination too–great job!
Ann, I love this card! It is perfect for a father, husband,& brother. The colors are wonderful. Awesome card.
Mary
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And you expect me to compete with THIS!!?? Send me to detention now – I ain’t gonna do it!
Fabulous job – what we’ve all come to expect!
Mike
Ann, this is just a hoot! Every time I see this image, it just cracks me up! So glad you were able to play with us!!!! THANKS!
Ann…. You are a master. You managed to take the grillin guy and make him sophisticated… Your color combination is AWESOME. I hadn’t thought about putting these three colors together. However, they are perfect and really do create a masculine feel.
Fabulous coloring and your “dad” is the perfect complement to this fabulous card.
Thank you for joining the Paper Players in our inaugural challenge.
Big hugs
Jaydee
You gave me a renewed respect for this “grillin’ guy!” Absolutely charming. The layout is perfection . . . love how you used the letters. Hugs, M
What a perfect Father’s Day Card Ann! Your colouring is beautiful and I love the way you have created the dad sentiment.
Thanks for playing along with us this week at Always Playing with Paper!
Lesley
Cajun Craze – love it! The colors on this card are wonderful – great card!
Love it!
Love your design… awesome colors too. Hugs,
This is so cute Ann. Love the Dad sentiment at the bottom of the card.. I just love how you layer everything and pull it all together..
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Absolutely stunning! Love the coloring!
Sandra R
I love the way you did this card!Dad on the lower edge is just a perfect way do finish this card. The stamp set is so cute anyway. I just totally love your coloring ( I’m jealous).
Hugs
Yvonne
Awww, He’s so cute! I love your coloring and that Cajun color, oh my!
Love this card!