It’s Thursday, and time to play at Pals Paper Arts. Our challenge this week is “Punches”! Simply use a punch anywhere on your card. And for a bit of fun, can you name the four punches used on my card today? The answer can be found at the end of today’s post. On to the card…
The Stampin’ Schach Stampin’ Tips:
- It starts with texture! The Music pattern from Newsprint Designer Series Paper was zipped through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. More texture is found on the Always Artichoke leaves punched from the Two-Step Bird Punch.
- Follow with distressing! A Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink ages the edges of almost every element on this card. A few Crumb Cake water spots were added courtesy of the Water Spot stamp from French Foliage. (Hopefully this stamp will be included in the new Idea Book and Catalog for those of you who did not purchase it from the Holiday Mini.)
- Continue with embossing! The Clock Face from Sense of Time was stamped in VersaMark onto Vellum and then heat embossed with Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder. The Clock Face was placed onto a Naturals Ivory circle.
- Finish with wonderful details! Flowers punched with the Boho Blossoms Punch sport Basic Pearl centers.
A distressed Bird is accented with a Basic Pearl eye.
Cherry Cobbler roses balance the left side of the clock.
This card was lovingly made for my son, Brady, who will be performing in his college recital this Saturday. The music paper was a logical choice for a trumpet performance major. The red rosettes represent the love his family has for him. The clock represents the passage of time…it hardly seems he should be finishing his Junior year. The bird is a songbird, while the Boho Blossoms represent the bohemian spirit of the musical soul. The sentiment, from Hope Happens, is very fitting for him.
And how about those punches! I used the Scallop Trim Border Punch, the Two Step Bird Punch, the Boho Blossoms Punch, and the Decorative Label Punch.
Please let me know what you think about today’s card by leaving me a comment. And remember, I am always available to answer any questions you might have about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use. The winner of the Basic Pearls for comments left today and yesterday will be announced on my next post, which will be Saturday. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Sense of Time, Hope Happens; Inks: VersaMark, Jet Black StazOn, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler; Designer Series Paper: Newsprint; Card Stock: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Naturals Ivory, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke; Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Boho Blossoms Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Two Step Bird Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sponge Dauber, Heat Tool; Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Victoria Crochet Trim, Antique Brads
Ann, gorgeous card! Love it for sure! The texture, the rich colors and the sentiment all add up to a fabulous creation! TFS!
Wow, it is a great and fantastic card.
Wow, this card is absolutely amazing, stunning, fabulous and well…breathtaking…for sure in my top five of wonderful cards you’ve created. Thanks Ann for always providing that needed burst of inspiration. And tell the pups if they need more fiber in their diet there are way tastier and better choices!
This is one of the most beautiful cards I’ve seen for a while!!!
It would be great for a special “0”
birthday card.
your card is absolutely stunning!! a HUGE WOW!!! I would love to CAS this card ~ TFS Ann ~ have a wonderful day!
Oh my word, Ann, this card is breathtaking! I missed it when you first posted it, but golly gosh darnit, I’m glad to have found it! Thank you so much for inspiring me this evening, and hope Brady’s recital was smashing!
This is breathtaking Ann! This is one of those sets that I would pass over…andhave…in the catalog but when I see it used like this it makes me rethink it! Love it!
{sMILES}
Ann this is so stunning! The color scheme really helps set the scene for drama, but all of your special “Ann” details took it up many notches!
WOW Ann this card is just so stunning. I love how all your elements are so representative of your love for and joy of Brady. I hope he has a fabulous performance. Again, you never cease to amaze me with your artistic talents.
Ann, this is one of My favorite sets and You did wonders with it! I especially love the antique brad in the center of the hands! All the special touches make this card one of My favorites of all the cards You have made!!!
This card is absolutely gorgeous! I love the use of the clock face. I have this set and have yet to use it. Love all of the details. Great job!
Great sample, Ann!! Love it!!!
Smiles, Laura
Drop-dead GORGEOUS, Ann! The love and care you poured into this card translates beautifully in your post and in your art. Stunning, my friend.
love all the techniques you used on this beauty…I want to reach out and touch it! I’m scrounging for vellum right now…can’t wait to try embossing on it. Thanks for the inspiration.
A beautiful card! I bet much thought and time was put into this one! Thanks for dropping by my blog 🙂
Amazing card, Ann!! I love how you tied together all the various elements in your card. It’s such a great card, your son should surely cherish it.
Ann, This is so beautiful – modern yet vintage at the same time. I have only recently found your blog and I have to say, your cards really inspire me. Thanks so much for sharing in the detail you do.
Beautiful! What a gorgeous card.
This card is beautiful!! I love all the details. I made a card Monday for the Mojo Monday Challenge with the Sense of Time stamp set. This is one of my favorite sets. I always enjoy stoping by your blog. TFS
http://www.carriesscrapyard.com
Ann, I am in awe & speechless! This card is amazing and a very special gift for Brady. The thought & love put into this is priceless. I wish Brady a wonderful performance. Enjoy the recital!
What great details to your card! Very attractive.
Oh if I could make a card as beautiful as you do I would be so very happy. I love* your card Ann. It is the most beautiful card in this challenge..
Mary
absolutely amazing ! What a wonderful loving card for your son enjoy your week-end 🙂
Another gorgeous card, Ann! You use so many different and wonderful elements to create a true work of art. I thoroughly enjoy your blog each day! Kathy in AZ
If this card were for sale, I would be buying it yesterday!!!
Breathtakingly beautiful. Hopefully you will put in on a scrapbook page with a picture of your son, or better yet,frame everything!
I’m wondering how many hours it took for you to create this….me, about a year!!! LOL
Obviously a favourite of many, well done, as always. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Oh goodie, the pictures are showing up tonight. Today’s card is just fabulous, all the elements work so well together. I love the idea of putting dsp through the embossing folder. I’m going to try that.
Wow, he is going to love this. This is so amazing, I love everything about it. The colors, the design, yummy!
Gorgeous, gorgeous card!!! I loved reading the meaning behind all the elements! What a super special card for your son1
Boy, how can I think of something that has not already been said?!?! The card is simply amazing and the details – wow! Everything works so well together! I love how the cherry cobbler just pops! Just love it! Pups going to see their big brother too? I think I will have to try that vellum stuff – I have some but have yet to use it. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Chris R. from Iowa
This card is a stunner! How do you do the Decorative Label “outline”. I’ve seen this done lots and can’t figure out how it is done. Thanks for blessing my day and hope you son blows them all out of the water! Toot, toot! :)))))
Absolutely fabulous card, Ann! Your work just blows me away. I love how you connected all the different elements in the card to your son. Congratulations to him on his recital. And thank you so much Ann, for sharing your talents with us ~ you are an inspiration to me.
Hugs, Barbara in South Carolina
What a gorgeous card and the meaning makes it that much better. I’m sure your son will love it!
What a beautiful card, lovingly made for your son. It’s so touching. Cards can bring tears to my eyes, even when they’re not for me. Job well done, Mom.
Babe
Your card is stunningly gorgeous! So well balanced. There’s many elements but nothing is out of place. Very pleasing to the eye. Well done Ann!
Kim Smith
“This is by far my favorite card of yours, simply beautiful! You have outdone yourself on this one. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.”
Sorry, again posted under my DD’s g account, jeez.
This is by far my favorite card of yours, simply beautiful! You have outdone yourself on this one. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
ANN this is STUNNING! OMG. I can’t stop looking at it. I LOVE the clock technique… it looks like it’s marble! Incredible! I loved reading the how you explained each detail as it relates to your son. This is just precious… I hope he knows this too.. well of course he does..
PS: I thought you used FIVE punches. I thought you used the 2 1/2 circle punch but you probably hand cut that circle with precission,,,, right? WOW
BEAUTIFUL card…your son will love it. Wow, I can’t believe he is a Jr. already.
Ann,
I love how you made a beautiful little cluster of flowers in the corner of your card. You inspired me to get out my Boho Blossoms punch and play!
Karen McCann
Once again you have out-done yourself! This card is amazing! I guessed the punch number right (without cheating)! I love that you used a pearl for the bird’s eye. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely fabulous!
I love the cherry cobbler roses and gorgeous details. You make this set look amazing.
Ann, this card is absolutely stunning! So many gorgeous details! I love that all the elements have meaning behind them. Good luck to Brady. I am sure he will love the card!
Wow, I think this has to be one of the most beautiful cards I have ever seen. Definately a keeper! It would make a lovely piece of wall art if you decide to frame it. Nice job!
Really gorgeous card–not plain and not overworked. Always have thought red, cream, and black make an elegant statement. I know your son will love all the heartfelt emotion you put into this for him. Thanks for sharing!
Ok, when this popped up on my screen, my jaw dropped and all I could say was “Are you SERIOUS?” This is so incredibly gorgeous, Ann, I don’t even know were to begin. You really created a masterpiece with this one. Every single detail is perfection! It’s “Schach-tastic”! (I haven’t used it in a while) 🙂
Are you kidding this card is a Masterpiece!!!! It should be framed and hung in a place of Honor! I know your son will just love this card! It is Stunning.
I want to be just like you when I grow up! lololol
OH MY WORD, Ann; your card is absolutely beautiful!! It is very touching to know the correlation between Brady and each element of the card; he should display this in a shadow box frame with your explanations printed and attached to the back of the frame. I love the colors, textures and every detail! What did Linda C say? fan-Schach-stic. Right on! Have a wonderful day, Ann and have a wonderful time with Brady this week-end, I know he will excel!
Absolutely stunning…..once again. Love everything about it…..too much to mention!!!! TFS
This is beautiful! That red really pops! Don’t see any creative blocking here!
Hi Ann,
OMG!!! This is absolutely beautiful!!! It has made it to my all time favorite list at #1!!! There just aren’t words for it. What a piece of art this is! Your son will love it I am sure. You are sheer genius!
Joan!!!
Beautiful card, very clever way to use your punches.
Hugs, M
Beautiful work as always! I knew I always wanted that stamp set. Now, I know I have to have it.
Angel Hawks
http://www.MakeSomethingCute.com
What an absolutely beautiful card, Ann! Punches, details, embossing — perfection! XOXO
I am one of your lurkers, but I had to comment on today’s card. You have used so many elements but you have put them together perfectly. Other people could try this, and it would just look overcrowded. But when you do it, it’s a masterpiece. Keep on inspiring me! Dee Dee
Ann, I love this. It reminds me of my girls and their violin and piano recitals. The music paper bird wing and the red rosettes are both special touches. Thanks for posting.
Oh, Ann! This is one of the most gorgeous cards you’ve ever made. (and you’ve made some doozey’s!) I can feel all the love and tenderness you put into it. It really is bittersweet to see one’s child stepping out of the nest and into adulthood.
I love the way you embossed the vellum. Such a great effect. And the balance of this card is perfection. I just love everything about it.
Best wishes to your son. I know you are proud!
Your card is awesome! Good Luck to your son, tell him to keep playing no matter what. My husband plays trumpet (which he didn’t play for about 40 years….took a while again but now plays with 3 bands in his retirement. Your babies are awesome too!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Oooooo…I LOOOVE this card!! With all the elements (punches, roses, embossing folder) you put on this card, it’s simply GORGEOUS!! I just know your son will LOVE it!!! I know I do!!!
Ann, I think this might be my favorite card ever!!!! The colors are so rich together.. and I have to say this is the most beautiful card I have ever seen using this stamp set. You can truly tell you put a lot of love and thought into every detail. I am sure you son will cherish it…
hugs
Darlene-Joy
OMG, it’s gorgeous. I love how you stamped the clock face. I hope this set stays in the catalog next year. Another work of art!
Love this Ann! It caught my eye right away on the PPA site! Awesome colors and embellies!
Wow! You have hit another home run. Your card is fabulous. Your ability to detail is INCREDIBLE!!!
All I can say is WOW! This is truly stunning, love all the little details, the colors, amazing. Good luck to you son. 🙂
Your card is positively STUNNING!!
This is a “Wow” card if I’ve ever seen one! Your blog inspires me daily and is the first one I read every day. Glad your Blogger issues are resolved.
Wowsers (if that is a word) Ann Your card is stunning. I love how the clock appears like it is crystal…I suppose that is the vellum. Congratulations and well done.
Beautiful. You’ve really made me like this stamp. Great job with the distressing. Love the colors. Beautiful boho blossoms.
Beautiful picture of your Boxer too!
There have been MANY stamp sets that I have wanted, but just haven’t bought for whatever reason – Upsy Daisy, Inspired by Nature, Lovely As a Tree. I always think they’re going to retire, so I don’t get them.
beautiful!
Great card once again!!!!
This is one of my all time favorites of yours! I love how the cherry cobbler pops!! I am so thrilled to see your pictures too. 🙂
Have a blessed day!
Breathtaking Ann! I am so in love with every image and detail on this card….WOW!
Beautiful card Ann. This is my favorite embossing folder and of course the most striking color combo.
Karen
Ann, this is just GORGEOUS!!! There’s nothing I don’t love about it!
Leslie said … What am amazing masterpiece and time piece! Boho blossoms is one of my favorite punches and the velum simply sets a new standard of timeless beauty!
Ann, this card is stunning and most of all, I love the meanings that you put into it! Brady is one lucky and loved fellow!
Vellum? Where did that come from? :o) I would never had guessed it was on your card, but it looks amazing, as does the whole thing. I love all the details and reasons for using each of them. It sounds like extraordinary creativity runs in the family.
I am adding Soft Suede ink to my order now. It seems to be the one you use the most for distressing and because you are my stamping idol, I need some too. :o) I think you have now have my total to almost $100 just from the big IBC. You need to quit posting so I can at least get some pre-order stuff too. LOL Maybe Blogger was just trying to help me out and let me save some money this week.
Wow! I knew this card was for your son the instant I saw it! It is awesome!
Oh my! That is a gorgeous card! I love it!!! Your cards inspire me to be a better stamper!
Hard to find words–everyone else has used them up. Just a great card and one I will definitely want to copy. Nina
Ann, this is so elegant! I love all the beautiful details and use of the punches! What a wonderful tribute to you son, I’m sure he will cherish this beauty forever.
That is a beautiful card in design and thoughtfulness! Great details!
WOW! I love this stamp and seldom do you see it! Your card is loaded with love, thought and detail. A card for your son to keep for many years! The vellum for the clock face is STUNNING!!!I just can’t say enough…beautiful card!
Stunning card! Your colors and details are out of this world.
And this is the stamp set I do not have and always admire when someone uses it! This beauty ranks way up there in the my top 10list of fan-Schach-stic cards!
Ann, What can I say! The card is absolutely beautiful. I loved reading your post. The description of the elements as they relate to your son was so moving. They do grow up way too fast. Thank you for sharing this wonderful card and the story behind the making of it.
Ann, this is drop dead gorgeous!
Wow, your card is absolutely stunning!! I see the love you put into this gorgeous card. The colors are so rich and your details just tuck in there beautifully!!! Elegant and so rich!!! Hugs,
Wow! Ann, this is so gorgeous! I love all the details. Not only beautiful, but the fact that each element means something makes this a truly wonderful card. Thanks for showing.
WOWZEE! Love your card. This card is sooooo beautiful1 I JUST LOVE IT!!!I recently purchased this stamp set. I am so glad I did because now I can see what a beautiful card this set can make in the hands of the right person, a person with great talent and passion. I also feel the love that went into this card. Brady will love this card from you not only because it is beautifulcard but because it is so full of special meaning for him. I wish him the best!
Yvonne
Gorgeous, as always!! Fabulous photos too and they all showed up, lol! Good luck to your son!!!
Ann this card is gorgeous!!! Just love the colors and the use of all four punches….thanks so much for sharing. I didn’t post on your last entry but you must be so proud of your babies (even the bad one! LOL) they are growing up to be beautiful babies…CONGRATS!!
This is one of the most beautiful cards I have seen for a while. And I believe I have got all those punches and I can get that gorgeous paper (not sure about the emboss folder – gotta check out my IB&C). Wonderful!! Keep up the fabulous work
Deanne
xx
Your card is just stunning, Ann! So many elements to look at and enjoy! Love the way you have woven meaning into this little work of art!