It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players! We are proud to announce our first Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge, and what a wonderful sketch it is! For my card, I allowed the fabulous Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper take center stage. It’s rich, warm colors, with just the right balance of vibrancy, evoke a feeling of classic design. This is definitely going to be one of my favorite collections from the 2011 Idea Book and Catalog! I hope you enjoy today’s card and that you will join us in our challenge this week!
The Stampin’ Schach Stampin’ Tips:
- Simplify! With “busier” patterns, keep the embellishments to a minimum. This lends balance to the composition and keeps the card elements from competing with each other.
- Coordinate! To select the color for the card base, I pulled the major color from the Baja Breeze Floral pattern. Peach Parfait and Cherry Cobbler were also pulled from the pattern, and used as accent colors. The Butterfly from Strength & Hope was inked in Cherry Cobbler and stamped onto Peach Parfait card stock.
- Accent! A trio of Basic Pearls accent the Butterfly, adding a touch of elegance. A Cherry Cobbler Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border adds visual interest, while a simple tailored bow, created from Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, adds texture.
Sometimes a card just creates itself, as it did in this situation. A fabulous sketch, paired with gorgeous paper and a stunning image, are a cardmaker’s delight! I would love to hear what you think of today’s clean and simple design. Won’t you please leave me a comment and let me know?
Your comment today will put you into the running for my “Bite of Blog Candy”…8 yards of Perfect Plum and 14 yards of Tempting Turquoise 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon. I will randomly select a winner from all comments left by 11:59 PM CST Sunday, March 20th, on both this and yesterday’s posts. The winner will be announced on Monday. 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…
Stamp Set: Strength & Hope (W 118100; C 123660—Summer Mini available May 1); Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669); Designer Series Paper: Paisley Petals (122367—Available April 1); Card Stock: Baja Breeze (111352), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Peach Parfait (119794); Tools: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding (120992)
Stamp Set: Strength & Hope (W 118100; C 123660—Summer Mini available May 1); Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669); Designer Series Paper: Paisley Petals (122367—Available April 1); Card Stock: Baja Breeze (111352), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Peach Parfait (119794); Tools: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding (120992)
Beautiful! I defnitely need to play along with this sketch! {SMILES}
Beautiful Ann – it really is Clean and Simple! Even for you!!! I didn’t see one spec of speckles or shading. And it still ha that same Ann Schach class.
Gorgeous!!! Love the touch of orange… Hugs,
This card shouted “simply elegant”. Thanks so very much for sharing your talent.
Just a beautiful card, Ann. Thanks for the tips. Good ideas for using designer paper.:)
Your cards are so pretty! Thanks for sharing another beauty!
I so really love this paper…. It should be here Wed or Thurs. You are so right the paper speaks for it’s self.
Love, Love, Love this card! You coordinated it so perfectly! Had just the right pop where needed.
So rich looking! I love it! It will be interesting to see what all corresponding papers go with this flowered paisley. The butterfly is really cool in those two colors – I would have never thought they would look so good. I like how the bow goes with the punched border and “ties” it altogether! Great job as always!
Chris R. from Iowa
Oh, very nice! I would never have tried the Cherry Cobbler ink on Peach Parfait paper, but it is wonderful together! One of the fun things about SU is learning these color combos.
Wow what a great design. and I love ribbon.
Ann, what a beautiful card… the colors are amazing and I love the butterfly… Do you think you might be able to do a tutorial on the bow…? It is stunning..
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Beautiful as usual. I wasn’t sure about this paper but it went on my order I placed today. You used such a “rich” looking palette to pull it all together.
Ann, you can take CAS and give it your elegant, signature style! These papers are so gorgeous and really deserve the spotlight! I just love the rich colors. Your blinged out butterfly is a stunning accent with just the right amount of flair. Just beautiful! 🙂
Pretty card! I love your bow and especially like that butterfly Ann!
I hope I find the time to play with the Players this week. I never finished my card for last week. The bits and pieces are still sitting on my craft table.
Absolutely adore what you did with this paper, Ann!
I love how you “framed” the paper with the peach parfait. And, I love the blue base for the card. The butterfly is so pretty, and the card looks as though it would go together pretty quickly. I’m gonna “try…” LOL!
I love your card, how quick and easy this card would be to make. This new DSP is beautful!
Outstanding! Love this paper and can’t wait to purchase it. TFS.
Skrapperauntie
Oh my, that butterfly jumps off my screen! Beautiful stamped on the peach paper. And I love your tailored bow. Gorgeous card, Ann!
You made another stunning card! Great colors. How did you make the bow? And you only used a few pearls.:) Vickie
You never disappoint!! It’s beautiful!!
Tionya
Beautiful card, Ann. Love the DSP used @ center stage of your card & just may have to get some. Thanks for sharing.
Ann, I love this DSP too -it reminds me of wall paper in a gorgeous mansion.:-) ( doesn’t take much for my imagination to take off) I never would have thought to stamp the butterfly with cherry cobbler -it turned out beautiful. Glad you still placed your signature pearls!
Very CAS but so vibrant and rich, Ann; I will be interested in how you made the bow. I love the wide range of colors in the Paisley Petals DSP set. Hope you had a good week with Brady, nice to have the Boxer Twins to fill in the quiet now. TFS and have a great day, Ann!
Lovely simple card Ann. I would never have thought to pull Cherry Cobbler and Peach Parfait out together! Looks great with that center paper. xoxo
This sketch is incredibly versatile and I adore your interpretation! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
This is so beautiful, I love it
An unusual color combo, but incredibly striking! You always know how to put things together to make them look awesome, Ann! Wonderful CAS card!
I love how you tied the beautiful bow on the card. Thanks for sharing.
You have a way of making clean and simple look very elegant. 🙂 Pretty card!
Love the colour combination on this card Ann. The simplicity of the sketch and your interpretation has certainly allowed the paper to be front and center. (No pun intended)
Gorgeous, Ann! I love the DSP (can’t wait til I can place my order which I hope is soon!) and your beautiful bow is divine.
Beautiful paper – beautiful bow!
Love how you made a very clean and simple design turn into an elaborate
looking card. Thank you for all the detailed instructions. Would have
never thought about the gorgeous
colouring of cherry cobbler on peach parfait. Fabulous card!
Jennifer, Calgary
The Paper is nery pretty. Great job!!! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous Butterfly on your CAS card. The seam binding ribbon really ties it all together. Such a beautiful card.
I love that butterfly…cherry ink on peach parfait looks amazing Ann…cool idea…I must try that!
I love the idea of letting a patterned paper take center stage. Now I know what I can do with some of my beautiful designed papers.
Beautiful card, Ann! It is always difficult for me to put 2 or more patterned papers together so I love it when you do and I can copy!! ;D
TFS!
Only 3 pearls? That is very clean and simple for you. 🙂 I love that you were able to still use what I consider some of your signature elements (pearls, the ribbon border), but still do it simple.
That paper is wonderful for simple cards; it so beautiful that it doesn’t need much to be a stunning card.
I am very excited to play along this week!
Ann, your clean and simply card is so elegant. I love the colors your pulled from the pattern and how you used them in the different layers and textures. I learned something new again today. Thank You so much for showing us your awesome talent.
Clean & Simple with a touch of your beauty & elegance!
What a beautiful card. I like the new paisley designer paper, it adds so many colors I lean towards in making cards. Thank You!
Love this card!!!! Absolutely gorgeous…as always…
Need to get this paper and stamp set!!!!
Debbie G
Pretty card! I love the DP paper too.
debbieanng@yahoo.com
Ann, you gave good advice to limit the embellishments when using a bright or busy print DSP. Your card is lovely! It is one to use in a workshop. Thanks for sharing your talent.
This is awesome! I’m in love with this butterfly…it reminds me a bit of “God’s Beauty” a few years back. 🙂
love the punched look alike ribbon and the bow! Please show us how you did that bow. As always you amaze me with your talent!
I love absolutely everything about this card! I can hardly wait to get this paper and recreate some of your beautiful creations. I’ve not seen that bow before, and like Shari, I’d like to know how to make it. Thanks, Ann, for a bright start to my Sunday.
Anne this card is so pretty. I love you combine colors that seem not to go together, but look FABULOUS! This paper really DOES do all the work.
PS: I made 4 cards yesterday playing around with the new paper and I think 2 or 3 will work for the challenge too. Now to post one!. Hugs.
I so love simple combined with great style and this card is that in a beautiful way! I am looking forward to the Paisley Petals DP. It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.
Ann,
This is gorgeous. Now I just have to order this paper!
Karen
So pretty! I love how you combined the bow with the ribbon border punch!
Lovely card – can’t wait to use the new DSP. How did you make your bow? Thanks for blessing my day. 🙂 Woof woof to the twins!
Ahhh, gorgeous as I knew it would be. Love your bow!
love the dsp!! this is a gorgeous card! hugz n blessings.
Just beautiful Ann! CAS yet elegant and stunning! The colors are so beautiful together! Thanks also for sharing all the wonderful tips on creating simple yet elegant cards!
THis reminds me of a fall afternoon, Ann. The rich autumn colors are beautiful. I like how you took a simple sketch, but made it yours by using fuller-patterned papers. Just lovely! ANd thank you for your kind words to me and my family. I really appreciate it.
your cards are always so elegant and you are so ready to share! Thanks so much for another beautiful card Sharon
Super card Ann. Love how you layered your ribbon over the ribbon punch strip and that butterfly is gorgeous!
See, Ann! You can do CAS. And very well! Beautiful card. And you still got your pearls included. Thanks for showing!
Love the rich colors and beautiful patterned paper. Thanks for sharing
Gorgeous Card Ann. It’s such a rich looking paper. Did a great job with the colors, the combination is very pleasing to the eyes. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to view your art work on line.
tory – Glen Arm, Maryland
Absolutely beautiful card Ann! But as I have said many times, your cards are always beautiful! You never cease to amaze me! Thank you for sharing another stunning card with us!
This card is beautiful! I love the designer paper!
Thank you!