It’s Thursday and time to play at Pals Paper Arts! Today the Pals are back with a fun Color Challenge of Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz and Perfect Plum. Have you ever started on a card and just could not stop? That is what happened to me with today’s inspiration card. The problem is that there are just so many cute images in the Clearly for You stamp set. I “clearly” tried to use them all “for You!” Enjoy this card with its distinct vintage Victorian flair!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Vintage vignette! A vignette is a decorative design or small illustration. On this card, it is the focal point. I inked the “Floral Swirl” image with Perfect Plum and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock. This was trimmed and placed onto a Pear Pizzazz mat which had been punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch. The Heron image was inked using Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Markers, stamped onto Very Vanilla, and then fussy cut. Its placement into the vignette resembles the decorative rosette or “headpiece” on antique mirrors. The Butterfly image was stamped onto Baja Breeze card stock, while the Raspberries were stamped onto Very Vanilla.
- Mat magic! The vignette was matted onto Perfect Plum, which was distressed using the Seven Sided Tool. This was in turn matted onto Pear Pizzazz which had been zipped through the Big Shot with the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
- Bling! Basic Pearls and Basic Rhinestones adorn the focal image, while everything is liberally “smooched” with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz.
- Layer your labels! Decorative Labels and Modern Labels are layered for interest!
- Ribbons! Baja Breeze Seam Binding is scrunchied (I used Sticky Strip). Three Ribbon Rosettes balance the lower left corner. Hint: Use the “wings” of the Two Step Bird Punch as your leaves.
I am anxious to see what you create with this trio of lovely colors, so please play along. For more inspiration, please make certain to visit Pals Paper Arts.
On Tuesday, I offered Basic Rhinestones as a little blog gift and said that the winner would be selected from all comments received on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank you to all who commented. I wish that I could send rhinestones to all of you. However, there can only be one winner. Using a random number generator, the winner is:
#2 TIONYA said…
I’m looking forward to the new petal cone die…If you’ve ever made a bunch of those by cutting and scoring…you know what I mean!! I also like the new Eat Chocolate set, and of course that new cupcake punch!! Have a blessed day!
Tionya, will you please email me your address by Noon, CST Saturday, and I will drop your rhinestones in the mail!
I do enjoy your comments, so won’t you please leave me a comment and let me know what you think of today’s card? And remember, if you ever have questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: Clearly for You (W 121911; C 121976); Inks: Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657); Stampin’ Write Markers: Pear Pizzazz (119801 In-Color Set), Early Espresso (119680); Designer Series Paper: Springtime Vintage (121782—Occasions Mini); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Perfect Plum (101889), Pear Pizzazz (119795), Always Artichoke (105119); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Modern Label Punch (119849), Scalloped Trim Border Punch (118402), Corner Rounder (119871), Cutter Kit (106958), Sponge Daubers (102892), Two Step Bird Punch (117191); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Basic Rhinestones (119246), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772), Baja Breeze Seam Binding (122332—Occasions Mini), Rosettes (118774—Occasions Mini)
There is so much to look at on this card! It’s absolutely amazing! Beautiful job!
Ok, I’m picking my jaw up off the floor…give me a second…Holy cow, Ann!! This is beyond stunning! You worked this color combo beautifully and as always, your details are perfection! WOW!
A mini work of art, Ann! There is just so much here, I could get lost in it for hours! Thanks for always sharing your talent!
WOW ANN! This is amazing, I especially love the way you used the images.The heron as the headstone is brilliant! Very beautiful in every way.
Holy moly, this is sooooo gorgeous! Love it! Such a feast for the eyes! TYFS!
Chanda
Rich, bold, and beautiful, Ann! XOXO
Wow this card is gorgeous, as usual! Love it! TFS!
Hope the twins are doing fine!
Hugs
Marilyn
OMG, Ann, I think you channel some Victorian artist when you create your vintage type cards (hee hee)! The level of detail is so high, it made it very fun to look at each piece and how it fit together. I think the heron stamp at the top of the focal point was brilliant, so reminisent of an antique mirror or frame. One of my favorite cards you’ve ever made!
You amaze me with your exquisite cards! How do you come up such beautiful layouts, layers and embellishments?
This card is so beautiful. The colors, the design, everything. I just love it.
WowAnn! Your talent never ceases to amaze me…this is truly stunning! I love every element about it…that new ribbon color is so yummy “best way I can describe it”! I can’t wait to get my shipment on Tuesday! {SMILES}
Another beauty! Everything works so well together!
Another beauty! Everything works so well together!
Ann, I might run out of ways to tell you how beautiful your work is. This is STUNNING!! Do you give them away or keep them to gaze upon?
Wow–this card is truly stunning!!!
Love your distressing, placement of images, ribbon & rosettes, and, of course, those pearls!
Congrats Tionya! A girl can always use a little extra bling in her life!
Oh my gosh, Ann, this is lovely and so perfectly victorian. The colors take it to another level that reminds me of the artistry and movement of one of my favorite movies–Moulin Rouge! Fabulous!
Wow Ann! You have outdone yourself! This is simply amazing!
This card just about blew my socks off! Where you come up with these creations/ideas I would love to know. Seriously, who ever the person is to get this card will be one lucky lady (or man). Assuming you can actually let go of it 😉
(Ps: I gave you a Stylish Blog Award on my blog today – http://www.littlemissscrapalicious.com/2011/01/red-white-and-black-2011.html)
Ann, you know I love your Vintage cards and this one is the loviest of them all. I hope you don’t mind if I case this one one day. Your colors are awesome. You truly are a talented woman. Thanks for sharing.
This card is a little masterpiece. Absolutely stunning. I just ordered this stamp set. Can’t wait to get it. Okay Ann, how much does the card weigh??? LOL This would have to be one you hand out in person, right? Well, anyone would be thrilled to receive this.
Babe
Amazing- a card full of so many different elements but NOT busy & still look great!!!!
This card is fabulous. It amazes me how you combine so many things without it looking overdone. You are an artist.
Wow… that is amazing! I’m blown away by the intricate detail. Love the card, I’m speechless, really…
How do you do this??? So many amazing details! C’est magnifique!
Drop dead gorgeous! Your blending of the style, color, design, and accents is unbelievable. Ann, you are an incredibly talented artist!
Wow, amazing card. I totally agree with Mary!!! Hugs,
Awesome card, Anne!
a boutique of beautiful vintage accents. marvelous. hugs, m
Amazing. I’m not sure I want to know how long it took you to make this card. You made superb use of the colours. Just lovely!
Oh, wow! How do you do it? Your details are impeccable which make your card truly beautiful and unique! Totally amazing!
What can I say that hasn’t been said! This is a masterpiece! Every little section is a confection of colors and textures. ~Bonnie~
This is jaw droppingly gagagorgeous Ann! Love that DSP and the way you have created a little piece of artwork! This is beyond card making! You need to frame this beauty!
Smiles,
Lesley
Ann, in a word,stunning. From the peek, it was difficult to imagine what the whole card would look like. How do you manage to continue to out do yourself.
Ann this is just stunning!!!! I wasn’t so sure of the colors.. but you just pull it all together and make it work… you always look outside the box and do all the extra’s. I just love your work.
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Ann…BREATH-TAKING!!!! YUP I SCREAMED IT! lol These colors, textures, fabrics, inks….caught my breathe! I have copied your list of goodies. I MUST make sure I order every single one then clone Ann Schach in order to make this card!!! haha. Ann – this card is stellar. Your creativity is beyond imaginable to me. Each and every microscopic element of this card speaks loudly – each corner and detail being a card unto itself. It is now my background wallpaper!
Ann this is so pretty, it does have a lot, but seems to balance. LOVE the colors the vintage feel.
Congrat’s Tionya!
OMGoodness, Ann! This card is beautiful! This also was not a set that I purchased with this mini pre-order…..now I want it. You always enable me! Placing another order today….so maybe, just maybe this one will be on it. LOL Thanks for sharing friend! Many Blessings-Tana 🙂
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Leslie said … Breath taking in every way! I definitely have to see this card in person. I actually have the heron design etched into the glass from one of great-grandma’s parlor doors. It is framed and hanging on the wall of my stamping room. I think this is a “must have” stamp set for me.
WOW it right! This is spectacular! I believe you said it perfectly with Vintage Victorian…. I love everything about it and colors are stunning together. Wowzer!
Congrats to Tionya for the winner the Rihinestone…. so pretty. I’m sure she’ll be thrilled.
Oh my! This is just amazing Ann! Everything flows together so nicely!
Wow…I had no idea what this card was going to look like from the peek. Stunning is what I have to say!
Yvonne
Ann – I’m an admirer of your work, which I always love, but this is another standout example of your awesomeness! Good Lord, this is gorgeous!!