Baby Blossoms and Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper…what an adorable combination! And what better embellishment on a card to a friend than a key? After all, good friends are one of the keys to happiness! Enjoy the first card I have made with this delightful set and paper!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- “Pop” it up! The “Label” from Sweet Blossoms was inked in Regal Rose and stamped onto Naturals Ivory card stock. It was inked again and stamped a second time onto Crumb Cake card stock. The “friend” section of the Sweet Friend sentiment from the Hello,You stamp set was inked using a Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker, and centered in the oval of the Crumb Cake label. The Crumb Cake oval was then snipped out and popped up onto the Naturals Ivory label using a dimensional. Hint: Use a Stamp-a-ma-jig to perfectly align your sentiment!
- Two step stamping! The adorable Mini-Roses were inked in Regal Rose, and highlighted in Rose Red. For contrast, I stamped one in Crumb Cake with Soft Suede highlights.
- Leaves! Tiny Leaves from Baby Blossoms were inked with Pear Pizzazz. An Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Marker was used to add veins and mid-ribs.
- Buttons and Bows! A double bow was crafted from Rose Red and Always Artichoke Seam Binding. Layered buttons form a base from which to suspend a Trinket Key. Need to review my bow-making video tutorial? Just click Here.
- Vintage charm! Basic Pearls accent the center of the roses and the Scallop Trim Border Punch.
So what do you think of the Baby Blossoms set? I wasn’t sold when I first saw it, but now that I have inked it up, I love the Label and the Mini-Roses. Of course, the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper is right up my alley!
The World’s Cutest Dog Treat House
Imagine my surprise when I received a box in the mail right before Christmas. It was from the talented Lisa Eisner, who had featured an adorable Dog Treat Box on her blog, Crafting with Princess Lisa. Of course, it was filled with a selection of gourmet dog treats for the Twins. I had mentioned to Lisa that I just loved it when I first saw it on her blog, but I would never have dreamed in a hundred years that Lisa would custom make one for the Twins. And that was not all that was in the box…Lisa, a Princess House consultant, thoughtfully included a beautiful Princess House Christmas ornament for me! Thank you so much, Lisa, for a wonderful day brightener! And the Twins send you Boxer kisses!As always, your comments are so important to me. So please, let me know what you think of today’s card. And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Coming soon: Changes
Stamp Sets: Baby Blossoms (W 121927; C 122000), Hello, You (117118); Inks: Regal Rose (105211), Rose Red (101778), Crumb Cake (121030), Soft Suede (115657), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Marker (105113); Designer Series Paper: Springtime Vintage (121782—Occasions Mini); Card Stock: Naturals Ivory (101849), Rose Red (102544), Crumb Cake (120953), Soft Suede (115318); Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Trinket Keys (121892—Occasions Mini), Rose Red Seam Binding (121884—Occasions Mini), Always Artichoke Seam Binding (121000—Occasions Mini), Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding (122330—Occasions Mini), Neutrals Designer Buttons (119743), Subtles Designer Buttons (119745), Linen Thread (104199)
That card is so lovely! Nice work!
Holy guacamole, how did I miss BOTH of these???? Must have been while I was out partying on New Year’s Eve. AWESOME!!!
Oh. My. Goodness!! I love everything about this one! So pretty and delicate and the perfect amount of “Schach-tastic” detailing, as always. Ann, you just amaze me with your work! 🙂
Pretty pretty card! Love it!!!
Drop dead gorgeous card, Ann! You make me want to order those “supplies” which I skipped on pre-order!!
Beautiful Card Ann love all the details.
Back to admire this beauty of a card….you made it for ME, right????
*smile*
Oh my! Your card is beautiful. I was not sure if I would buy the Springtime Vintage DP but now…..I certainly will. 🙂 I think that what I love about your cards so much is that you pay attention to detail and your designs are always so different. Well that is just a couple of reason why I love your cards. 🙂 I love the way you used the ribbon and added the key. Beautiful!
The doggie treat box is so cute. What a thoughtful item to recieve in the mail.
Mary
Wow, this is an amazing card. I love the colors! The doggy houses are so cute and what a cool idea.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful New Years Eve.
Happy New Year!
So pretty! Love all the details! The colors are wonderful together. You constantly amaze me!
Love the twin’s presents. I had to go check out her blog and loved the tea/easel card!
Thanks Ann for sharing your amazing card with us. Gotta go check out the catalog again. The keys are so fun, I knew you would do something fun with them.
Chris R. from Iowa
Ann I didn’t like this set either, but you always make ‘everything” look fabulous! The colors are wonderful and ‘vintage’ too, which I know you like. So beautiful.
The dog houses are adorable. lol Happy New Year.
Add me to the list of card admirerers. Is that a word? Love the way you used this paper. I wasn’t so sure about it when it appeared in the mini. Looking forward to seeing more creations. Thanks for following me <3 & peace.
Beautiful card Ann. Like you, I wasn’t entirely sold on this stamp but seeing your creation has given me pause to think that maybe I should have it.
Happy New Year and I wait for your creative work in 2011.
Another beautiful card, Ann. Your layout is wonderful. That set is growing on me.
Love this card!!! I agree….when I first saw this set, I wasn’t sure I’d really liked it, but now….I GOTTA HAVE IT!!!! =o)
Ann you are like fine wine- you just keep getting better and better! This card is fabulous. Every detail is done to perfection.
Your card is beautiful. I love the colors you used. This dsp is the first thing I ordered from the mini. You certainly did it proud.
Yep, another set on my wish list! These little buds are so adorable. The dog treat boxes are just killing me! So cute!
Oh!!!! I really love this card. The colors,the seam binding,buttons,pearls and the key… I think it is so clever how you bring so many different elements and textures together to make it work. Beautiful !!!
hugs
Darlene-Joy
The new vintage stuff is the perfect material for you to play with! So beautiful and the bow is smashing! Your key is lovely……sigh….mine not so 🙂
And how cute are the treat houses!
beautiful card . . . the sentiment and all the details are perfection. The dog house … unreal. hugs, m
Ann, as always, your card is stunning! I just love the colors, the double bow with the buttons & key, and, of course, the pearls!
Thanks for the sweet write-up.
Happy New Year!
Ooh la la, this card is fancy and stunning to look at! The dog treat houses, OMG, they are adorable!
Oh I love the baby blossoms and the new dsp. This card is so cute. Thanks for the details and tips, I love to read them. Love the great dog treat houses she made you, those are so adorable. Glad she sent you those!
Ann…this is gorgeous! I was just thinking that I need to try out the seam binding. It looks fabulous!
WOW Ann…you made a stunning card with this set…I admit I’m not sold on it either…yet anyways! Now you have me re-thinking it! ..and what a sweet and thoughtful surprise you received! her boxes are gorgeous and I’m sure the twins were super happy about their treats! {SMILES}
I need that Baby Blossoms set – another one of the many things I MUST have from the new catalog! The card is, as always, just charming. And how nice of your reader to send you such clever, personal crafts!
ahhhhhhhh! such a pretty card! Love it! I just love this new DSP.
So gorgeous!!! I love all those awesome details. Love the treat houses, too cute!!! Hugs,
I love everything about this card: the layout draws the eye across the whole image, the colors are beautiful…and the Layering! I love all those layers: the paper, the flowers, the buttons, the bows. A real knockout! TFS
*SQUEALING!!!*
That is such an amazing card!!!! Love, love, love, LOVE it!!!! I got this set too but haven’t had a chance to ink ‘er up yet. I’m blown away by your colors, layout – everything! Perfection!