Oh, my gosh! You guys are just too good at my “Guess the PPA Challenge” game…or maybe the fact that I was using Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz and Melon Mambo together was a dead give-away that it is indeed a Color Challenge this week! I had my heart set on making a Halloween card and the Melon Mambo was just throwing me off my game! But by golly, I was bound and determined to make it work. This week is also a special one at Pals Paper Arts because our Celebrity Artist is none other than the uber-talented Dawn Olchefske of DOstampin fame. But before you head on over to the PPA to see what my talented Design Team-mates have created for you, don’t forget to read through my Design Tips and leave me a comment. And by the way, the winner of the free Stampin’ Up! Basic Rhinestones is……going to be found at the end of my post. Wink! Wink!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Design your own Designer Paper! To tone down the “peachiness” of Peach Parfait, the “Vine” stamp from Vintage Vogue was inked with Early Espresso and stamped along the sides of the Peach Parfait card stock. If I was able to have a “DO-over” (I just had to DO that in honor of Dawn), I might have toned it down with Soft Suede…to make it “softer”!
- Distressed! Edges of the image mat and the Peach Parfait mat were distressed with the Seven-Sided Tool from the Cutter Kit. The edges of all surfaces were inked with Soft Suede and a Sponge Dauber. Of course, I did pull out my favorite tool…the Color Spritzer…and speckled everything except the Melon Mambo pieces and the card base, with a Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker!
- The “Vintage Advantage”! Vintage is the rage…and look at all of the vintage touches on this card…scrunchy Peach Parfait Ribbon, an Antique Brad, Basic Pearls, Finial Press embossing, little Button Brads from Vintage Trinkets. And it was made by a “vintage” stamper…me! (Does that count?)
- Smooch! Nothing “glams” up a card faster than a little Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz! The embossed Scallop Circle and the Fan-Folded Flower were both smooched to add just the perfect shine.
- Pearly girl! Our Little Witch from Greeting Card Kids, dressed in her Melon Mambo cape and Pear Pizzazz frock, sports a Basic Pearl on her hat, and Basic Pearl for her shoe-button! Of course, she was colored as I always do…with Blender Pens and inks. For a refresher on how I do this, check out this video tutorial on watercoloring. But be careful….the video is pretty scary in its production quality. (This is the one where the camera flipped and I ran out of power. One of these days I will re-tape a water coloring lesson. I promise!)
I do hope that enjoyed today’s card and tips, and I encourage you to play along with the Pals. I can hardly wait to see what you create! And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create, or the techniques that I use, please don’t hesitate to email me! And now, for the big announcement! (Drum roll, please). The winner of the free Basic Rhinestones, (selected randomly from anyone who mentioned a “Color Challenge”) is… Lori Ingebritson. Here is Lori’s comment:
“I love the sneak peek! I agree with the masses that we are going to get a fun color challenge!! I’ve just started doing challenges when possible and I’m loving them. I haven’t ever done a color challenge so I’m crossing my fingers!”
Congrats, Lori! If you would be so kind to email your address to me, I will get your rhinestones mailed to you in a jiffy! And a big thanks to all of you who left comments…I had fun reading your guesses! Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Greeting Card Kids (W 119887; C 120633), Vintage Vogue (W 117690; C 118598), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370), Tiny Tags (W 118091; C 118592); Inks: Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657), Basic Black (101179), Daffodil Delight (119667), Basic Gray (109120), Melon Mambo (115656), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Peach Parfait (119783), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Pretty in Pink (101301), Sahara Sand (105208), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (120973), Blush Blossom Stampin’ Write Marker (100037); Paper: Watercolor Paper (105019), Pear Pizzazz Card Stock(119795), Peach Parfait Card Stock (119794), Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117155); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Scallop Circle Bigz Die (113468), Scallop Square Clear Bigz Die (115950), Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (115963), Curly Label Punch (119851), 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190), 3/4″ x 15/16″ Oval Punch (120908—Holiday Mini), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Sponge Daubers (102892), Sticky Strip (104294), Blender Pens (102845), Cutter Kit (106958); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Vintage Trinkets (118764), Antique Brads (117273), Peach Parfait 1/2″ Stitched Ribbon (119264), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772)
love this card and thanks for the tutorial. cant wait to try it.
Ann, I am so far behind in visiting my favorite blogs. You have been very busy I see making all of your beautiful cards and making a ribbon tutorial. I have got to take a moment and watch it. I love your PPA card Ann. It is gorgeus. But then all of your cards are. You always manage to come up with designs that are different and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your artistic talent with all of us.
Mary
Oh Anne this is soooo cute! Thanks for showing how to do this! God bless you for sharing! Very dahling card I must say!!!!
Bev http://www.stampingwithbev.blogspot.com
THIS IS SO CUTE, Ann! What a sweetheart. Love it! XOXO
That little witch is so cute. Love all the elements you used in this card. Definately another WOWA! (How many postage stamps would this one take?)
Love all of the layers and colors! Following you thru SC, I’m #239, http://sharonsstampshack.blogspot.com/
WOW! I love these colors together, and all the vintage details. So pretty!
I’ll have to try one of the pleated scallop flowers, it add so much in Melon Mambo.
So adorable. I love all those awesome details and distressing. Its a WOW card!!! *smile* Hugs,
I just love this stamp set and what a cute “spookie” card for halloween.. Love how you did the ribbon and flower!
Wow–what a great card! Your matting and ribbon look awesome.
I am so in love with this stamp set. Your card is absolutely darling in any color !! thanks for the inspiration.
Ann… ok… never would I have gotten those colors to work for Halloween… you are a genius! As always its your details that make this card so much fun. the ribbon, the brad, the watercoloring, the flower – all perfect!
btw… I loved you video!
hugs
jaydee
Ann…the ribbon is fantastic! And I love the untraditional colors you used.
Your cards are just too fun to look at! The detail is amazing. I’m envying your shading abilities!!
ARTIST through and through! So many delightful touches.
Ann, how long does it take you to create such a beauty! The details are fantastic. Absolutely love the ribbon effect. The melon mambo color allowed the overall “mood” of the halloween card to match with the little girl witch sitting on the pumpkin. Worthy of framing!
What a nice layout. Such a cute little witch!
What a fabulous layout!! I love how you were able to incorporate Melon Mambo and a fan flower into a Halloween card. Adorable!
From another “vintage” stamper, spill the beans on the delightful ribbon . . . did you pull a thread? Frankly, the Melon Mambo made this Halloween card even more interesting!
Hugs, M
Hi Ann! I’d really like to see a tutorial on how you did the scrunchy ribbon!
You stumped me! I thought that it had to be ribbon with that beautiful scrunchy ribbon! I can’t believe that you were able to use Melon Mambo on a Halloween card and it actually worked! Great job! ~Bonnie~
You certainly created a fabulous card using these colors together…never would have done this but you make it work so well! Thanks for visiting my blog and I’ll see you often now that I follow you!
LOVE LOVE LOVE what you did with the colours! Whoever gets this card is going to be on lucky person. 🙂
Whats not to love about this one?!! Gorgeous details as always!!
Holy Mackeral – this is unbelievable! Melon Mambo for Halloween? Of course says Ann! This is gorgeous – and the details are amazing – have to go back and look some more………..
Beautiful job, Ann. I just completed the same graphic yesterday for a future card of mine. I think I’ll burn it!
Mike
I knew it! LOL I agree…melon mambo would of thrown me off too but you did a fantastic job Ann! Love all the details and the embellishments. Another gorgeous job! {SMILES}
Ann! OMGoodness! This has to be one of the cutest Greeting Card kids cards that I’ve ever seen. You did an awesome job as usual! Thanks so much for all you do and share. Many Blessings-Tana http://www.tanaconley.blogspot.com
Ann this card is adorable. I never would have guessed Halloween with melon mambo, but it WORKS! I LOVE it and it’s so different. The touch of pearls is sweet. I just LOVE reading your TIPS section. I learn alot from them and it also helps me NOT to miss those small details you are so great at.
PS: Please don’t change the video I think it’s heartwarming and shows how real you truely are. Love it and it makes me smile each time I watch…and yes, I think many of us re-watch it to brighten our day. Happy Weekend.
Wowza, you really went all out with this little beauty! Awesome!
Ann this card is fantastic! It must weigh 5 pounds! Great Job!!