I love this card that I made for the March Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Gallery. It is not often that I can say that about cards that I create. I can always find something that I would change about a card, but not this time. This card stamps up quickly, yet it has an elegant look about it that I like. Although I used the French version of Sincere Salutations, you can easily substitute a variety of sentiments to fit the occasion! Enjoy “Bella Toile, Je Pense a Toi!”
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Tap, tap,tapping! When inking up a large background stamp like Bella Toile, ink it up by placing the background stamp face up and then tapping the ink pad on the rubber face. If you find it difficult to hold on to a stamp this size, simply lay it face up and place the card stock on top. Run a Brayer over the paper to make certain that the image stamps evenly. But be careful…don’t let the paper slip! Just ask me how I know…
- Bling it on! Nothing goes better together than butterflies and bling! Three rhinestones, retrieved from Clear Rhinestone Brads, adorn the body of the largest butterfly, which was created with the Beautiful Wings Embosslit. Another rhinestone forms the “o” in toi, drawing the eye to the sentiment.
- Bow-licious! Pick the right ribbon for the card! Satin is super for a formal or elegant card, but for fun and casual go with grosgrain! The Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon on this card certainly looks yummy! If you need to replenish your Chocolate Chip ribbon stash, hurry and order! Several varieties of Chocolate Chip Ribbon are on The Last Chance List, while the Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Satin Ribbon is available in the Summer Mini.
The Final Countdown
Take advantage of these time sensitive promotions:
- The $99 Starter Kit ends June 30th. There is still time to become a member of The Schach Pack.
- Last Chance Stamp List. Time is running out to order your favorites!
- Updated Last Chance Accessories List. Many items are still available…some at 25% -50% off.
- My personal list of Retired Stamps for Sale will be posted July 1st. If you love bargains, you will love this list!
Who could forget that the new catalog goes live July 1st! Online Ordering will be down until Noon MT as Stampin’ Up! makes the transition to the new catalog. Of course with the beginning of the new Stampin’ Up! year, my Hostess Clubs are starting their new cycles. I still have room for new members in the First Wednesday of the Month Club, which meets at 9:00 AM on the first Wednesday of each month. (Creative name, huh?) Please EMAIL me if you are interested in joining. And if you would like to host a workshop, July dates are filling fast. It is never too early to schedule your workshop, and I am currently scheduling through December. I am available for Introduction to Stamping classes, as well as specific technique classes. Please contact me for more information.
Whew! I feel like I had so much information to share with you today. I hope that you enjoyed today’s Bella Toile card. If you have any questions about the cards that I make, or about the techniques that I use, please email me so that I can answer your questions. And to answer Mary and Chris’s question about the shading around the dragonfly on Sunday’s card, it was achieved by using a Blender Pen and Sahara Sand ink! Thanks for stopping by and reading my ramblings…and thanks for leaving a comment. They…and you…are important to me! Until next time…
Stamp Set: Bella Toile (111598), Sinceres Salutations (116239); Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Chocolate Chip (102128), Regal Rose (105130); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), Wide Oval Punch (112082), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), Sponge Daubers (102892), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Brayer (102395) Glitz and Glam: Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117287), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144)
Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful job on this card, Ann!
Yet another beauty, Ann! Your color choices lately have been spot on!
Leslie said … You know me – butterflies are right up my alley and when paired with Bella Toile … it just can’t get any better!
Seriously Ann, how do you do it? This card is gorgeous…and has me considering the Bella Toile background stamp is one to buy. Thank you so much for the sharing your craft with us, and for all of the inspiration you give.
OMGoodness! Just when I think you can’t possibly come up with anything prettier…now this! This is stunning! Love everything about it! TYFS!
chanda
Magnifique!!!
Such a simple idea with dramatic effect. Love the background stamp. It’s a must have.
Olivia
I love this card! So beautiful! I am scared to use a large stamp, with or without a brayer, either way, I know I’d mess it up, lol. Your card is stunning!
I agree with Melkissa – Je pense a toi aussi when I see a beautiful creation like this!
What beautiful colors~~
This one is seriously you from head to toe!
I LOVE this card!!!! and I LOVE this tip…
“If you find it difficult to hold on to a stamp this size, simply lay it face up and place the card stock on top. Run a Brayer over the paper to make certain that the image stamps evenly. But be careful…don’t let the paper slip! Just ask me how I know…”
I would have never thought of that!
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GORGEOUS!!! I think I may just need this background stamp now. TFS!!
Ann…… drop dead gorgeous. I hadn’t thought to add butterflies to the bella toile and I love the sentiment in French. The bling on the butterflies is absolutely the perfect touch.
There is nothing that I would have changed about this card either 🙂
hugs
jaydee
Gorgeous! Stunning! Wow! What else can I say? I absolutely love this card. I feel a CASE coming on! You are always an inspiration to me. How can you not love ALL of the cards you make? ~Bonnie~
Beautiful as always!!!! Love the colours you used.
Sarah
It’s beautiful, definitely my kind of card, butterflies and toile!! I love it, I”m always inspired by you. Thanks for sharing, I don’t get on SCS much anymore.
Ann – this card is stunning! I can see why you are pleased. Thanks for blessing my day. 🙂
Such a striking design and very rich. Magnifique! Hugs, M
this card is soooooooo lovely. So simple yet elegant. LOVE IT!!!!!
Now this card says Ann all the way. I love it so much. Beautiful!!! Hugs,
Ann this is absolutely beautiful. The butterflies go PERFECT with that background. Just when I think you can’t get any better you come through with something spectacular! … everytime! The colors, the ribbon, and rhinestones, everything!
Love the tip about large background stamps and a brayer. I have a hard time with them, so I’ll try this helpful hint next time.
Wowzeeee!!!! Just simply elegant..
love the butterflies and the background stamp is so beautiful..and I love your big bow.
hugs
Darlene
Don’t like your cards indeed! What are you like!
I absolutely LOVE your cards so there! The colours are great, and those butterflies are divine.
Lv Jo xx
Oh Ann! I am in love with this gorgeous colour combo and that stamp! This card is beautiful.
Lesley