Thursday is one of my favorite days of the week because it is Pals Paper Arts Challenge Day! This week our challenge is “Weddings”. We love weddings at Pals Paper Arts and we hope you do, too! Weddings are magical and inspirational…and nothing tastes better than wedding cake! My card today is a concept card created for a wonderful young woman who is anticipating an October wedding. Although she has already selected commercially designed invitations, she wanted 24 hand made cards for relatives and special friends, as well as programs covers. The Elegant Lines embossing folder and the sophisticated color combination of Crumb Cake and Early Espresso are right up her alley. Plus, she adored the little bouquet from the Wedding Sweet set, which has been embossed in gold. The inside will contain a vellum insert with the specifics and a gold-embossed Sweet Swirls border . Of course, I will be on pins and needles waiting for her to return from vacation so she can see it in person. This will be a starting point, and I am anticipating that we will make some changes. Luckily I will have Convention to keep my mind occupied while awaiting her response!!! Whether your creation has something old, something new, something borrowed or something blue as your inspiration…whether it is an invitation, congratulatory card, or a shower card, I am anxious to see what fabulous projects you have to share!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Do you have a buddy? An Embossing Buddy that is! Running this little powder-filled “pillow” across your paper prior to heat embossing removes static, and leaves your embossed image free of those annoying little speckles.
- Formal or casual? When designing a formal card, select specific design elements to imply a more formal tone. Square corners, multilayer mats incorporating Brushed Gold card stock and gold embossing will help you achieve an air of formality.
- So many colors…so many decisions! Neutral and Regal color palettes are always good choices for elegance. Pearls, as well as satin or taffeta ribbon, are the perfect embellishments!
- Less is more! The Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder has such wonderful detail. Lots of extra embellishments are unnecessary!
Weddings are so special! I am thrilled to have the honor of designing cards for two brides this fall. The second wedding will be next summer, leaving me with more time to develop my concept card. I think that I am just as excited as the brides!
I hope that you enjoyed today’s card. Remember, I appreciate your comments. If you have a question about this card or any of the techniques that I use, don’t hesitate to email me. I love answering questions! Now skedaddle on over to the PPA site and take a look at the beautiful inspiration cards created by our Design Team. I will be awaiting your creations! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: Wedding Sweet (115466); Ink: VersaMark (102283); Card Stock: Brushed Gold (102935), Very Vanilla (101650), Early Espresso (119686), Crumb Cake (120953); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119277), Heat Tool (100005), Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109129), Embossing Buddy (103083); Glitz and Glam: Early Espresso 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (119753), Basic Pearls (119247)
Wow, this is stunning! The black really pops on the Crumb Cake, love the pearls too.
Don’t you love how those pearls fit in the embossed circles?
It’s a sweet creation, you got there!
Very elegant card! I love the colors you put together. Never would have thought of putting pearls down the embossed swirl. Great idea. I really love the embossing folder! Just beautiful!
Just beautiful. Love the pearl halves in the embossing! I also love the color combination you used on this card!
Hi Ann! Simple and gorgeous, you showcase those new catty items to perfection!
I just disovered your site. My aunt told me that I needed to see this card. Soooo classy! I love the embossing and the pearls! The colors are yummy! Hugs from Florida, Becky
So beautiful. Thanks for blessing my day. ๐
Beautiful Ann – what lucky brides, in so many ways ๐ – to have the very talented Ann Schach making their cards for them. Hmmmmm, maybe hubby and I can renew our vows and then I will be as lucky ๐
Gorgeous simply Gorgeous! That’s one for the Wow files!!!! I really do like your work. Have a great day and keep creating!
This is absolutely stunning! I LOVE the color combination!
What a perfect wedding card for a fall wedding. It is clean and elegant and the colors are lovely togeter. This card is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration Ann.
What a classy pretty card. I am following your blog. Lin
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Ann. Love these gorgeous colors together. the pearls are the perfect touch.
thanks for inspiring us
hugs
jaydee
I love this card!
This card is so elegant! I love the embossed background – you’ve convinced me to add it to my next order. And the pearls, wow!
Just too gorgeous for words….
I can’t think of a NEW word…Beautiful, Stunning, Elegant, Exquisite…for your card. Wow… so pretty!!! LOVE the touch of pearls. I just ordered this folder and can’t wait to get it.
Exquisite!!! I could tell it was yesterday. Hope your staying on course… *smile* Hugs,
Love the colors you chose and the impressions folder. I just received mine on Monday and am playing with it also!
Stunning, Ann! If I weren’t already married, I would have you design my invitations! So very classy! ~Bonnie~
Very elegant! BEAUTIFUL!
Very classy – love this invite!
Leslie said … Completely awesome! The pearls really set this card off and add the ultimate bridal elegance.
Love the colors and details! Beautiful.
First class. Love the use of pearls. Hugs, M
This card is a STUNNER, just beautiful, love the colors.
Wow!!! so classy and elegant…love the colors. I am sure the bride to be won’t change a thing…
hugs
Darlene-Joy