I am so happy to announce that I have been asked to be an August Guest Designer for Always Playing with Paper! In case you are not aware of this new challenge blog, I will be joining these talented Design Team members, with whom I am sure you are familiar:
- Lesley of Always Playing with Paper
- Corie of Creations by Corie
- Jaydee of Stampin’ with Jaydee
- LeAnne of Wee Inklings
- Marlene of Hands On
The Always Playing with Paper challenges go live on Sundays. I would love to have you join me this week in their “Vintage” challenge! Vintage has become a very popular style over the past year. Characterized by such elements as multiple layers, lace and often distressing, this has become one of my favorite styles of late. And just in case you have not noticed…there is a little sneak peek of the new Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper! I hope that you will enjoy my cards as I enjoy my tenure as Guest Designer!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Distressed with distressing? Don’t be! Let the Color Spritzer Tool and Sponge Dauber be your friends! Paired with a Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker, the Color Spritzer Tool provides soft speckling. Age spots may not be good for your skin…but they are perfect for a vintage look. As for the edges of the image mat, I used the 7-Sided Tool from the Cutter Kit to roughen the edges, which I then burnished with a Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink.
- Lovely lace! I am so happy that Stampin’ Up! released their new Crochet Trims! Victoria was my choice for this card. A snippet wrapped around the edge of the image mat is embellished with tiny brads shaped to look like miniature buttons and a safety pin, all from the Vintage Trinkets collection. The tiny tags were crafted from the Teeny Tiny Wishes set and Fundamental Phrases.
- Pearly girly! The adorable “Christmas Kid” sports pearl buttons on her jacket, while pearls also adorn the tree. Larger pearls accent the four corners of the Cherry Cobbler Large Scallop Square.
- A touch of gold! Brushed Gold card stock forms a mat for the scallop square, and was used to to create the Large Scallop Circle. A little trip through the Big Shot with the Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder add the touch of texture that I love!
- Smooch your cards! Silver Foil Smooch Spritz add sparkle and shine to the Cherry Cobber square. For the Christmas Kid, I opted to use Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, added to rubbing alcohol, for a finer shimmer and glimmer.
- The Wow! factor! Nothing beats a Scallop Circle medallion with an Antique Brad center! Made from Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper, a little Log Cabin Smooch adds a vintage patina to this vintage-style embellishment!
Don’t you just love the new Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper? I realize that this was only a very tiny peek at the Holly Pattern, but I guarantee that it looks great with Cherry Cobbler! I hope that you enjoyed my first creation for Always Playing with Paper! I am so looking forward to the vintage creations that you design. So won’t you join me in this challenge? And I am interested in knowing what you think of today’s card, so please leave me a comment with your thoughts. Of course, if you have any questions about this card and the techniques which I used in its creation, please email me! Until next time…
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Stamp Sets: Greeting Card Kids (W 119887; C 120633), Fundamental Phrases (114968), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370); Inks: Cherry Cobbler (119669), Pretty in Pink (101301), Basic Gray (109120), Basic Black (101179), Sahara Sand (105208), Daffodil Delight (119667), Garden Green (102272), Soft Suede (115657), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (120973); Designer Series Paper: Deck the Halls (available September 1st); Card Stock: Always Artichoke (105119), Brushed Gold (102935), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Very Vanilla (101650), Watercolor Paper (105019); Tools: Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Sponge Dauber (102892), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190), 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Big Shot (113439), Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (116824), Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die (115950), Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die (113469), Cutter Kit (106958); Glitz and Glam: Victoria 5/8″ Crochet Trim (118481), Early Espresso 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon (119955), Antique Brads (117273), Vintage Trinkets (118764), Silver Foil Smooch Spritz (118771), Log Cabin Smooch Spritz (119921), Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (116806), Basic Pearls (119247)
Gosh. Just found your site. Breathtaking. I’m going to try and case this card since all the ingrediants were just delivered to my house last week! How appropriate I bought everything that you have in this card…lol. I love it when a plan comes together.
The card I posted today was inspired by your card.
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Beautiful card Anne. I love how you incorporated all the vintage embellishments. I love the stamp “Greeting Card Kids” and can harly wait to get using mine.
Your card is breath taken. Love it!
Hi ann!
I am wondering how you made your flower and how you sticked it all? Thanks a lot! I try to make one but it seems to be too big and I had difficulties gluing it!
Thanks a lot!
Marilyn Provost
marilyn_provost@hotmail.com
Ok, I really didn’t think that I wanted this set but you are turning me around. Your cards are just wonderful and this one is so cute!!!
Ann, this is so gorgeous, I LOVE it! Your distressing and details (the pearls on her jacket!) are so wonderful. I will have to buy those little pins, you’ve sold me!
Congrats on the guest designer spot!
Ann,
Your Vintage card is a perfect for a Christmas Card. Congrats on being chosen for designer. The New colors and accessories are so great for this type of card. It would have to be sent to someone special, for sure.
Just Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Ann,
as usual – gorgeous. Every element is perfect. I love the pop of the new DSP. great vintage elements on this card.
So glad to have you along as the guest designer.
Hugs
Jaydee
Dear Ann. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous card. I could never really connect to the whole vintage look of cards.. But after seeing this card.. I felt the spark 🙂 Sorry, I have no idea how to put this moment into words 🙂 You did one amazing job.. Every detail is so worth it and brings out the best in each of the other details. I might have to explore this vintage world of cards real soon. And yes.. Congrats on being part of this designer team.. You must be so tickeld happy:)
Take care, Pauline
This is fantastic Ann..You do vintage so well…love the use of the lace ribbon and the vintage safty pin! Gorgeous! {SMILES}
Congratulations Ann. I cannot think of anyone better to be asked be a guest desigener for the playing with paper challenges. Your cards are always so beautiful. I love Your Christmas card it is very “Vintage” from the stamps to the colors to the lace and antique brad thatyou added. Just gorgeous Ann.
Mary
Just beauitful!! Love everything about this card.
Congratulations on joining their team! I’m not surprised since your work is so stunning! I LOVE this card! It’s so pretty! Great job!
chanda
SUPER, Ann! Love how you are ready for Christmas!
Congrats on the new gig!! LOVE this card – I am dying to play with this set, just can’t find the time 🙁 Awesome work as always Ann
Congratulations on being chosen as the guest designer… although I’m Not too surprised. Your work is awesome! Love this vintage card, it’s Beautiful. I wasn’t ready to think about Christmas cards yet, but I’m sure it will be here before I know it.
Ann, This is so beautiful. I love the vintage feel. I have to say this is another WOW!!! card.
hugs
Darlene-Joy
What a pretty card! Absolutely gorgeous!
This card is beautiful!!!
Great job Ann. Love the watercoloring! And so nostalgic!
Mike
I just love your card! Love the vintage look too.
Sheer perfection! Love, love, love this vintage card! You nailed it! Congratulations, too!
Congratulations!
This card is absolutely gorgeous!! It really makes me want to get in on the vintage craze! 🙂
Adorable image and just an overall beautiful card!! I love vintage too, so I’ve been thrilled to see your examples for inspiration!
Congrats on being the guest designer as well!
Wow, that card is super sweet!! I love the colors and I am falling in love with that lace. And I love the vintage pin! Great work!
Stunning, as always. So fun to see this card on a hot August day. (not that I’m wishing summer away!!) Your cards are always amazing, you’re an inspiration!!
You are a paper artist diva Ann! This card is incredible.
Wow! This is an excellent example of what vintage should look like. I love the Cherry Cobbler and the medallion you made. Everything is just perfect. ~Bonnie~
Ooh, I just love this and I thought that was some new DP!! How did you score some of that? Must have been a convention goodie! Lucky duck, this is a treasure!!!!
So many things to love about this card. My favourite is how you used the trinkets for your sentiment but it all adds up to a wonderful card!
Hey Lady, you do vintage like no other… and this one is no exception. It is outstanding!!! I love how you put all those elements together into one fabulous card!!! Congrats on the being the guest desiger… way to go!!! Hugs,
An absolutely stunning card! You have such a knack for creating vintage cards. Congrats on being a guest designer this month.
I just loved your card Ann! Normally I go for the “clean & simple” cards. But this one is just gorgeous! Greeting Card Kids has been on my wish list from the first second I saw it! Thanks so much for sharing your talent!
Very cool card – love all the accents. How did you make that paper flower at the bottom?
Your usual perfection! Love the antique brad in the flower center and the touch of lace really pulls together the vintage feel. Hugs, M
Ann, this is gorgeous!! Love all the different elements used on this creation….SU has some beautiful embellies in this catalog that were used so artfully on your card.Congrats on your guest design postition.
I am SO happy for you…What a HUGE compliment to your beautiful work ANN. And I just looked at it on their site…beautiful!!!! And…YAY…thanks for your magic! I am receiving your mailouts again. YIPEE DOODLE. Oh, how I missed your great art!
You knocked this one out of the park for sure – it is gorgeous! I love everything about it! Congrats on being the guest designer this month!
As usual your card is gorgeous and up to the challenge. I just love your color combo and the lace. How did you make the medallion. I am a follower of playing with paper and will check you out. Thanks for sharing.