Easter Blossoms is one of my favorite sets from the Occasions Mini Stampin’ Up! Catalog. So it was only natural when faced with this week’s Pals Paper Arts Challenge: Fashion Inspiration—Spring/Easter, that it was my “go-to” set. I took my inspiration from the flowers and the texture of the hat. Enjoy my “Vintage Easter Blossoms” card!
The Stampin’ Schach Stamping Tips:
- Texture! What better way to replicate the texture of this adorable Easter bonnet than with Stampin’ Up!’s Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder? I zipped a piece of Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper through the Big Shot, which left a wonderfully worn vintage appearance!
- Make it pop! The Silhouette image was inked with Early Espresso and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock. After snipping it out, the edges were distressed with Early Espresso and it was “popped” up on Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Make it your own! Flowers snipped from the Designer Paper form a bouquet for our little lady and fill her basket.
- Vintage touches! Basic Pearls outline the oval mat, giving the illusion of a vintage cameo brooch. They also accent one of my favorite Stampin’ Up! punches, the Scallop Trim Border Punch. Rose Red Seam Binding is easily scrunched simply by pulling a thread. And what better vintage touch than a sprinkle of kisses from the Color Spritzer Tool?
I hope that you enjoyed today’s card and stampin’ tips. If you did, would you please leave me a comment? I know that many of you have said that you begin your day with me, and that you look forward to my posts. The same is true of me…I look forward to your visits, your comments, and our stamping friendship! And as always, if you 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: Strength & Hope/Four Frames stamp sets, Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper, The Paper Players, Color Spritzer Video Tutorial
Stamp Set: Easter Blossom (W 121905; C 122057—Occasions Mini), Inks: Early Espresso (119670); Stampin’ Write Markers: Crumb Cake (120967), Rose Red (100063); Designer Series Paper: Springtime Vintage (121782—Occasions Mini), Subtles Patterns DSP Stack (117152); Card Stock: Soft Suede textured (119948), River Rock (108640), Rose Red (102544), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Ovals Originals Die (114525), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), 1-3/4″ x 7/8″ Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Sponge Dauber (102892), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Paper Snips (103179); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Rose Red 1/2″ Seam Binding (121884)
Stamp Set: Easter Blossom (W 121905; C 122057—Occasions Mini), Inks: Early Espresso (119670); Stampin’ Write Markers: Crumb Cake (120967), Rose Red (100063); Designer Series Paper: Springtime Vintage (121782—Occasions Mini), Subtles Patterns DSP Stack (117152); Card Stock: Soft Suede textured (119948), River Rock (108640), Rose Red (102544), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Ovals Originals Die (114525), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), 1-3/4″ x 7/8″ Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Sponge Dauber (102892), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Paper Snips (103179); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Rose Red 1/2″ Seam Binding (121884)
Ann, your cards always amaze me. They are so perfectly put together and I’m in awe everytime. I Love this technique on the girl with adding the dimension by sponging the edges. Beautiful job!
LOVELY!!
what an inspiration u are. i love everything about this card. great job.
OMGoodness Ann this is so beautiful. Your idea to pull the thread to bunch the thread is fabulous. I had totally forgotten that sewing technique. You never cease to amaze me and are so inspiring.
I just love this little silhouette. I purchased it because she reminds me of my 2 year old granddaughter Kaitlynn! Your card is so stunning!!! (Again!)
Another stunner, Ann! Ah, the patience you must have to cut out those tiny flowers…wow! Completely worth the effort, though because they look amazing! Very pretty! 🙂
This is so beautiful!! I think I’m going to order that set. I wasn’t sure about it, but I’ve seen so many cute things made with it. Thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful card! I love the pearls and the colors!
Agnes
What a great card and thank you Ann for sharing all your techniques with us. Love the richness of it and the way you did the silhouette! That is a great idea too of the cut out flowers in the basket. It makes the image way more versatile!
Another beauty from you! This is so fabulous. I love the little flowers you put in the basket, and the embossing of the paper on the front is just gorgeous. Beautiful work blogging buddy! Best, Curt
I looooove the texture, and that silhouette is mah-velous!
Pearlicious, Ann! I just love this little girl–she makes me smile!
I agree with Cassandra’s comment – I keep scrolling up and down! Just love the details! Everything is just so perfect together. Love it! I forget about texture when I use the DP – but of course, that means I have to get the BS out of the box! Anyway, this card is amazing. For some reason though my eyes are drawn to the scrunched ribbon, it is just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing all the details with us Ann!
Chris R. from Iowa
Beautiful job – but I expect nothing less. The patience to place all those pearls down. Amazing!
Fabulous card Ann! You keep Stampin’ Up! busy with all the pearls you must get … love it! So elegant and a gorgeous vintage card!
Beautiful card. Love the way you cute the flowers out and added it to the silhouette. Also love the way you scrunched the biggon. TFS
BEAUTIFUL! Wow, this is gorgeous!!
A while back you had put pictures (close ups) right along with each tip from the making of your card… I thought that was great! I find myself scrolling up and down and up and down to see what you’re talking about with each tip. Just was wondering if you could start doing that again 🙂
Thanks for all your creativity and sharing!
Yep that’s a beauty! Just lovely my friend! Just Lovely!!! The color combo really hit’s the spot!
Gorgeous color and texture, Ann.
Hugs, M
You are really rockin’ that silhouette, A! XOXO
Absolutely gorgeous…I just got the stamp set and I love the springtime vintage DSP….love, love, love your card!!!!!
Very nice! Vintage with a spring look. 🙂
Another beautiful card, Ann! I love the texture of the DSP after being run through the embossing folder. Such a creative touch of snipping the flowers for her bouquet and basket; the Scallop Trim and pearls are always an elegant finishing touch. Thanks for the great morning eye candy, Ann! Good luck to Muffy and Brody this week-end; you are going to need a whole wall to display all of your ribbons!
Soooooooo CUTE!!!!!!!
Your card is so very beautiful! Love the color combination and the lovely details.
I think everyone has already said
what there is to be said about this
beauty! Another gorgeous card to add
to your collection!!! 🙂
Gorgeous! I love pinks and browns together and once again I’m amazed at your talent!
Oh yes, another Wow card! The shaded little girl and flowers are real stand-outs. Love all the pearls and scrunched seam binding.
You are amazing. That card is just beautiful. Love the colors, the embellishments and the texture on the paper.
Ah the pearls…so you! I love the texture Ann..looks amazing on the DSP! Did you sand it too? Just love it.
L
Once again, you’ve blown me away with all the “little” details that make a card just gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for sharing the “how to-s” – things like “edging” the silhouette and snipping out the flowers from the DSP to make the bouquet for her to carry. You are a blessing!!!
Ann I just don’t know where to begin with this one. OMG! FAB-U-LOUS! Love how the Vintage DSP looks embossed, even MORE vintage!The tiny flowers in the basket.. too cute and THOSE PEARLS! Wow! I don’t think I could part with that many at ONE time! You are too kind and the person that gets it, will LOVE every little detail. Hugs
What a cute and sweet card Ann. You really did get the feeling of Spring and Easter into this card. I like how you cut the flowers from the DSP to make bouquets.
This is so cute! Love the dp and the design with the image.
I love this stamp set. Your card is perfect.
Love your card! The layout is perfect for your silhouete as is the lattice embossing folder! It definately sends springtime smiles.
So so pretty! I love how you gave her a basket of flowers and changed up her bouquet as well!
Wow. You do vintage so well! The card totally flows. I love the ribbon…I just love the whole card!
What a gorgeous card. Stunning details and love the silhouette! Hugs,
Beautiful! Spring is now here. Love your designs.
skrapperauntie
Leslie said … How do you do it card after card?! The flower bouquet gives the silhouette just the right POP. I finally broke down and got the square lattice textured impressions folder – I admire the look every time on your gorgeous creations. I can’t wait to try it myself! I am so glad we got my wedding invitations made so that I can get to work on some of my own “Ann Inspired” creations!
Absolutely beautiful!! What can I say, you’ve outdone yourself again! I love all the texture and these colors are wonderful together! I think this is my favorite of yours so far! And you are absolutely right, I do start my day with you, your blog is the first one I go to in the morning when I’m having my first cup of coffee!
The sentiment says it all…Sending springtime smiles!!!
It really does make you smile..The colors are gorgeous,the ribbon,pearls,texture… You have really hit the mark with this one..
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Gorgeous, Ann! Love the embossed dsp and the ruffled ribbon. So beautiful!
Beautiful card Ann! This one is going to be one of my favorites! I love it!
I love how you used the lattice folder to create texture to the DP.
Love the colors and the seambinding all scrunched up. Very nice card Ann!!! So beautiful!
Yvonne
Oh my goodness, Ann! This card is absolutely AMAZING. It may be my favorite this year. Love, love, love it!
THIS is a fantastic creation!! I LOVE the way you did the silhouette!
Oh there is that sweet silhouette! Love the texture, I always forget to add texture to dp. Love the pink and scrunched ribbon, beautiful card Ann!