For the first time in ages I had the opportunity to participate in a challenge. Sweet Sunday had a delightful sketch that I thought would fit the Sew Suite stamp set “sew” well! Featuring Pearls and Pompoms, the result is bright and cheery!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Circles! I took my cue from the sketch and replicated the circle in various ways…the background paper, the buttons paper, the pompoms. When a sketch calls for a large circle, such as this one, I use my Circle Scissors Plus.
- Decisions! Decisions! When selecting the colors to use on a card, I select the patterned paper first. Since I was using the Sew Suite stamp set, I knew that I would use the Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper. I selected the Buttons pattern, then I pulled out card stock in each of the coordinating colors. From that point, I decide on the mats and the card base.
- Paper piece! The Dress Form image from Sew Suite cries out for paper piecing! I used coordinating papers from the Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper collection.
- Pearls! Basic Pearls adorn the scallops and the buttons. The Basic Pearls on the Dress Form, an idea gleaned from my friend, Nance Leedy, are the perfect touch!
As always, I look forward to your comments, so please share your thoughts about today’s card with me! And don’t forget…if you have questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Coming up: Big changes and Blog Candy! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: Sew Suite (W 121933, C 122009—Occasions Mini); Ink: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Tangerine Tango Stampin’ Write Marker (120974); Designer Series Paper: Sweet Stitches (121781—Occasions Mini); Card Stock: Tangerine Tango (111349), Daffodil Delight (119683), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Circle Scissors Plus (112530), Scallop Border Punch (119882), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Paper Snips (103579), Tombow Adhesive (110755); Glitz and Glam: Daffodil Delight Pompom Trim (121885—Occasions Mini), Basic Pearls (119247)
And how did I miss this delightful creation??? Must have been in the packing and getting out of town mode! I am not a sewer at all but I love this! And I even did my swaps with this set because I think it is so cute!
Ann, the pearls on the buttons – along with the pompoms – are fabulous! What a truly fun card and a great take on the sketch.
hugs
jaydee
Darling card!
What a clever way to show off the pompom trim. Your card is “sew” classy!
this card is AMAZING!!! I love it!! And, I’m not a huge fan of this suite!
Follwing….
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Oh this card is gorgeous!!! I had no intention of buying this stamp set but now that I see what can be done using it, I will be buying it along with the papers and buttons. Your cards alone can sell anything that Stampin’UP! has to sell. š
Mary
One of the most beautiful cards I’ve seen ! Love your design with the circle and the dress forms.
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This is “sew” beyond cute! Your details are just fabulous and truly amazing. What a brilliant card!
Your card just tickles me! Love every detail!
OMG! You are amazing. This is uber-cute!
You really do capture the beauty of the items found in the New Mini. What a fun layout.
Fabulous! I adore how you used the pompom trim!
Love, love, love your card!! The paper piecing and the pompom trim really put this card over the top! TFS š
Ann, this is one of the cuest cards I have seen using this set! TFS, I will be using this for pure inspiration to create one of My own cards with this set!
Linda Henry
Sacramento, CA
What a stitch! I am not big on the pompoms but this works really well! The dress forms with the paper piecing and the pearls are just “sew” fun. Everything on this card just really “measures” up! Sorry, couldn’t resist! What a bright, fun card Ann!
Now, about those changes – I know change is a good thing but I am very comfortable with you, your blog, and all – so I am pondering about these changes.
Chris R. from Iowa
so wonderful, the pompom trim really seals the deal!
Fun, Ann! Cute way to not hoard your pompoms!
This is adorable Ann! I was wondering what you would do with this set/paper etc.! I love the pom poms and of course your pearls. The 3 manniquens (sp) look fantastic and I love the tape under them! Beautiful.
Thinking alike again??? Awesome card with this sketch!! I think I need those pompoms – too fun!
Once again you’ve done it! I don’t like pompoms and you created the cutest card ever using them! Such a creative mind! You’re my hero.
As always…I’m so im”pressed”…lol…great job!!!!
I absolutely love this card! I have to say that when I saw it in the mini catalog I wasn’t sure how I would use it, but as always you have shown us a great way.
Love the use of the pom poms!
Neat card. The pom poms would be soft for mailing too. š
Love this card! So creative with the pom pom trim, the colors are so bright & cheerful and you captured the layout perfectly. Terrific.
Absolutely adorable. Great play on the sketch…
Your cards are always fantastic!
Hugs, M
Oh…I can’t wait to see the changes! And your blog candy is always the best! I love this bright and cheery card! This paper is so cute. I don’t sew, but I am considering this adorable set after seeing all you have done with it. ~Bonnie~
This card is one of your best! It’s “sew” neat how you brought all those elements of sewing together onto a card! Wow, you are amazing!
Your card is ‘sew’ awesome! Love how you used the pompom trim and pearls on the DSP mannequins.
Ann this is “SEW” cute! Love all the details… pearls, pom-poms, tape and colors. So bright and cheery! Love it.
Cheery card Ann. I love all the bright colours and how you incorporated paper piecing. Of course the adornments like the pompoms and pearls just set it off.
Love the bright colors you used on this “sew” pretty card!
Absolutely terrific! Your colors and wonderful and you nailed that sketch!
Makes me want to sew something! I love the colors on this card, Ann!
Hmmmm, what could those Big Changes be? YOu’ve got me intrigued. Of course, blog candy is always welcome!
Your card based on a sketch looks very good, Ann! It is different from your vintage look, but I like it so much! It has a fresh look.
SO cute, and those pom poms are darling! XOXO
Such a bright and cheerful card. I love all the little pearls,I like the way you added them to the buttons. so cute…
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Darlene-Joy
This is super cute! So pretty and feminine…..yet flirty and fun too! š Love that new pom pom ribbon…I yet have to yet mine! {SMILES}
Great card Ann!! Love all the pearls.
Love the paper peirced dress forms and the wonderful colors and design. This is so cute!
Just too cute!!! Thanks for giving a perspective on the size of those pop-poms. They look so little compared to regular size pom-poms. Great size to use on cards I see. Now I want those too.lol
Yvonne
What an adorable card! Like the other ladies I too love the way you did the pom poms! Thank you for sharing another awesome creation with us! I love your blog!
What a fun card!!! Love those pearls and the way you used the pompom trim. Hugs,
Wow! This looks awesome! Love the way you used the pompom trim, pearls and stamps!