Two months ago, I was asked if I would be a Guest Designer for The Paper Players, an up and coming challenge blog. Impressed by the talented designers on this team and their amazing work, I agreed. A few weeks ago, Lesley Croghan, the team “leader”, asked if I would like to become a permanent member of this team, beginning this month. I happily said “Yes”. So what you have today is a peek at my first card as a bona fide member of The Paper Players Design Team. I hope that you will join us tomorrow for the reveal. Plus, you can still upload a card for this week’s challenge until 6:00 PST today!
If you are up to another challenge, you have until Tuesday at Noon CST to participate in the Pals Paper Arts Clean and Simple Button Challenge. Once again, as a member of this design team, I find myself surrounded by another amazing group of talented stampers. I am so lucky to have found myself on both of these design teams!
Questions and Answers
- What original length of ribbon should I use to make my bow? I am a miser…so I usually use about 12″. But I have found that with wider ribbon it is easier to have it a little longer. Usually I wrap the ribbon around the template and then add an additional 5 – 6 inches. It won’t take long until you find a length which is best for you!
I know that this is a stamping blog, and I really should not stray too far off topic, but so many of you asked this question, so here it is:
- When does Muffy get to come home? Muffy will be able to leave the breeder’s for her “forever home” on October 12th. However, my husband works during the week and he cannot get the day off. I am trying to convince him that I am a big girl and can drive by myself…with Muffy tucked safely into a carrier! You can bet that there will be plenty of pictures of her homecoming, as she will be a very important member of our family.
Blog Candy Winner
A big “thank-you” goes out to all of you that left comments this past week. I appreciated learning about the styles of cards that you like, as well as tutorials which would interest you. As determined by Random. org, the winner of the Blog Candy is:
#139 Colleen Dietrich
Your blog is lovely, Ann, and thanks for the bow tutorial video!
Colleen, please email your address to me by midnight, Sunday, and I will send out your yummy blog candy Monday! And if your were not a winner this time, I promise there will be more Blog Candy, just as delicious and calorie free later this month!
Hurry…time is running out on the special Greenhouse Gala Tote offer! Sign up to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator by October 18th, and this delightful tote can be yours FREE!
I would love to share with you all of the details about being a demonstrator and what it means to me. It has become my dream job since my retirement from teaching. I am able to set my own hours, and work as little as I want or as much as I want. And yes…I originally joined because I wanted the discount. But as I started teaching classes and conducting workshops, I found that I loved the interaction with fellow stampers who are as passionate about card making and scrapbooking as I am. If you would like to hear more about the business opportunities or the hobby benefits, as well as the other perks associated with being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, please email me to set up a time when we can chat.
Now booking October and November Workshops …Email me to set up yours today! I am also available for customized technique classes.
And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or if you have questions about ordering the right Stampin’ Up! product for the job, please email me. Until next time…
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Congrats, Ann (so happy!) and congrats to Colleen too!
Congrats for becoming a member of the Paper Players. I know you’ll WOW everyone with your designs. Thanks for the ribbon tip.
Congratulations on joining the Paper Players design team, Ann. You will be a wonderful addition and I look forward to following this challenge blog.
Thanks for picking my card for the Paper Players Baby Inspiration Phote Challenge! It means a l lot to me!
Woo hoo! Congratulations on the Paper Players DT spot, Ann! It’s been so much fun working with you and I can’t wait to see more from you!
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Warmest congrats on being part of this exciting team, Ann!
How wonderful that the day will soon be her when you can get Muffy. I had exactly the same situation – just couldn’t wait until the end of the week, so I drove on a Monday to get Josie.
Either way it won’t be long, I”m happy for you!
Congrats on your permanent position! I’m sure there will be lots & lots of pictures of Muffy’s homecoming!
Congrats Ann – you definitely deserve it! This peek is really interesting – can’t wait to see the whole creation and find out what that cool thing-a-mabob is with the pearls! Gorgeous colors. Keeping my fingers crossed in hopes of winning the next blog candy. October 12 will be here before you know it!
Chris R. from Iowa
Your creations never cease to amaze me! Congratulations on your progression up the ladder in your recognition as the true artist that you are! I am very happy for you. And those pics of muffy, can’t wait. And yes…of course you are a big girl and can handle the carrier drive! haha.
Ann, I am so THRILLED that you are staying on as a full-tine member of the Paper Players. Now…I’ve had a sneak peak at this card and all I can say is WOW!!! It’s another fabulous card. I can’t wait for your reveal tomorrow.
Hugs
Jaydee
Congrats on becoming a permanent member of The Paper Players!! That’s awesome! I can’t wait to see your reveal tomorrow!!
congrats on your dt position-thanks for all the tips & awesome projects you post-such inspiration
Oooh la la . . .do I see your burning technique in the future? Hugs, M
The peek looks gorgeous! Eek! Your little baby will be coming home soon!
Congrats!!!! I know you will be an amazing addition to their team…
You are one talented lady.. The peek looks like a vintage card.. can’t wait to see it…
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Well, here I thought you already were a DT member of the Paper Players. Congrats to you!!! Oct 12, how awesome. I’ll bet it seems like that day will take forever to get here. Hubby should just call in sick, this is way too important… bet he didn’t miss Brady’s homecoming. *smile* Hugs,
Congrats Ann on joining the Paper Players! You will be a fantastic addition to the team! So much for “retirement”…….:-) And then there’s that puppy – you know we all want pictures!
Congrats on becoming a member of the team I can’t wiat to see what designs you come upwith… thanks for sharing the bow video and ribbon length I am going to make templates for the card girls for next class…but most important keep on sharing the boxer…I have a boy friend for her when she gets older : )
Thanks for giving us the ribbon length. I usually cut mine too long, and then waste precious ribbon. Now, every time I make a bow I’ll say, “Thank you Ann!” Congrats to the blog candy winner. Enjoy!