It’s time to play at Pals Paper Arts! This week is a sketch designed by the talented Margaret Moody. I did take the liberty of interpreting this sketch a little differently from my other Pals Design Team members. As you can see, the sketch has three circular elements. At first, I was going to place three fan-fold flowers down the center of the card. However, they did not fit well. At this point, my son, Brady, gave me the idea of showing fan-fold flowers in various stages of bloom. The flower with the butterfly represents the top circle. The partially opened flowers represent the other two circles. I hope this card inspires you to think outside the box!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Finished seams! Giving the interfaces between designer paper patterns a finished look is easy. A Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink is one way to do the trick; a string of Basic Pearls is another!
- Accent a sentiment! “Thinking of you” from On the Grow was inked in Cherry Cobbler and stamped onto Naturals Ivory. “Swirls” from the Swirls Scribbles Sizzlits die magically draw the eye to it.
- Swirly stems! This same fabulous Sizzlits die was also used to form the stems of the fan-fold flowers.
- Butterfly bling! Three different sizes of Basic Pearls are perfect for forming the abdomen of the Butterfly from Strength and Hope.
I hope that you enjoyed today’s card and that you will join us in this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge. And remember, your comments are important to me! So won’t you please let me know what you think of today’s card? As always, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Tomorrow: Rhinestone Winner and Buried Treasure. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: On the Grow (W 123075, C 123077), Strength & Hope (W 118100, C 123600—Summer Mini); Inks: Cherry Cobbler (119669), Soft Suede (119657); Designer Series Paper: Paisley Petals (Available July 1st); Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Naturals Ivory (101849), Peach Parfait (119794); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Swirls Scribbles Sizzlits (113441), Sponge Dauber (102892), 1-3/8″ x 5/8″ Oval Punch (119863), 1-3/4″ x 7/8″ Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247)
I am a bit behind on blogging-had a family emergence-but I couldnt let this card pass without a comment because it is so beatiful-love your interpretation of the sketch and the dsp is my absolute fav-well this month anyway
Oh, I’m glad I didn’t miss seeing this beauty. I love the richness of texture with the sponging and pearl accents. Gorgeous blooms too!
This is so elegant Ann! Love how you used the DSP…gorgeous! {SMILES}
Ann, this is sensational! I am sorry to have missed it; just going through days and days of mail now. the colors, shapes, dimensions are amazing! I love the folds…the colors combined are so eye catching!!!
This is just stunning!!! love all the details and the flowers are just so clever..love it!!!!
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Ann, you do such a phenomenal job of layering textures and color and the result is nothing less than spectacular!
Mike
Elegant and stunning, Ann! This card is a beauty! Thanks for your inspiration. Have a great Friday!!!
I am so glad that you did do your own interpreting of the PPA challenge.Your card is gorgeous and not like any other card I have seen to date!Your card has so many wonderful details to it. Love it!
Mary
With all the comments you had about Brady’s help – the twins are gonna want to get in on the act next time and help! Love idea of different openings of the flowers. I made a card a few weeks ago using the same idea and the half opened ones were really cute. So, easy to do too! I used plain paper but the DP puts them over the edge! I love the swirls and twirls of the vine and anchoring the sentiment. I gotta check that out – I don’t remember that in the catalog. Love the pearls and all the great details as usual. I love your take on the circles!
Chris R. from Iowa
P.S. Good luck to the Michelle and the twins this weekend.
Love it, Love it, Love it!!! Another winner, Ann. So gorgeous from start to finish. Awesome butterfly. Kathy in AZ
Well Ann, you and Brady sure made a gorgeous card! Love the use of the different papers and pearls. The fan fold flowers are awesome!
Ann, this is beyond stunning! Brady is the best creative “partner-in-crime”, ever for his awesome idea! Whoop Whoop! Gorgeous mix of colors and patterns…and the pearls…well, you always know just the right amount to top off your project perfectly. Love this!!! š
My goodness, what a beautiful card!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance for some bling! š
Wow! What a gorgeous card! It is breathtaking! You do amazing work Ann!
I love the way you put the flowers in various stages…so creative and so beautiful…I have so much trouble using my DSP because its so pretty, I don’t want to give it away!!
Beautiful Ann. I love yours (and Brady’s) interpretation. I can see his musical talent is only part of his creative genes. A great mix of the dsp too.
Such a great idea for the layout! Maybe you’d better put Brady on staff! (Will he still work for room and board?)
Seriously, I love the card…super elegant, and I love how the layout causes the eye to take in the whole design.
Hi Ann,
your HOPE card is amazing. Love the different DSP, the butterfly the pearls….. and the different way to make the flowers.
hugs and smiles Conny
You never cease to amaze me! An exquisite card Ann! Brady definitely has your creative gene! Fabulous idea on that beautiful flower!
It’s a great card, Ann! Love those fan folded flowers!
Just stunning–I love all those dsp papers together!
Beautiful mix of color & DSP.
Hugs, M
Gorgeous!!!! Hugs,
Incredibly gorgeous Ann! I would love to be there to watch your process when you create one of these masterpieces!
Just gorgeous! š I love ALL those pearls~
What a unique card, Ann, full of the wonderful Schach details and bling! Love the whimsical effect of the Swirls Scribbles die as the vine and showcasing the sentiment. Did I hear something about a video on making the fan fold flowers? š Thanks to Brady for his wonderful suggestion! Be sure to rest up this quiet week-end for your busy Memorial Day week-end! Muffy and Brody: Good luck in Indiana!
This is beautiful Ann. I love the fan folded flowers because they add another dimension to the card. Also the butterfly perched on one of the flowers is a lovely touch. What a creative son you have, must take after his mother.
ALL the details, Ann! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a card with so many pearls~ Very special, indeed!
Wow! This card is even more than I hoped for from the sneak peek. So many little details make it special, from the pearls and distressing to the graduated fan-fold flowers. Just when I think I’ve noticed everything, you point out yet another detail that adds to the effect. You’re an inspiration, Ann.
amazing card. My thought is, do you have a draw full of pearls? I love the concept of the three stages of the flower from bud to full bloom, creative. Thanks for so many beautiful cards and e-mails.
WOWZA !! Just beautiful! š
Susan
suebee623@charter.net
Wow, that is so beautiful, love the colors and the great design.
The pearl borders are fabulous! And that Brady inherited his mother’s artistic vision! Love how you did the flowers unfolding – very elegant card!
This card is absolutely gorgeous! I don’t think I would have put those colors together, but it totally works. Thanks for sharing!
Your card is beautiful! Love this DSP.
OMG! This is gorgeous. I LOVE the flowers in the different stages of bloom… How clever you are!
and… would you look at the booty of pearls! Must be two packs worth. I’m drooling….
thanks for the chance at some yummy candy too.
Hugs.
Wow, what a beautiful card.
Don’t you love asking our kids for advice on our cards? They often have such marvelous ideas! ANd Brady’s worked really well – it’s very beautiful, and tell him I said so. š
Well, obviously your son has inherited your sense of style, balance and artistic interpretation! Just gorgeous!
Absolutely stunning in every detail!
Beautiful! Another work of art, Ann! Guess what I’m doing today, all day? Making graduation cards!
Oh my gosh! This card is drop-dead gorgeous. The swirls do their job perfectly – a new use for one of my favorite dies. I am looking forward to having more time after our wedding and honeymoon to try some of your amazing concepts!
Such a beautiful card! Love all of the colors and details.
Absolutely gorgeous! Love all the different dsp, they really compliment each other well! So many wonderful details too, I love all the swirls and pearls! I’d love to learn how to make those beautiful fan flowers too!
Love this card, it is so pretty.
Yvonne
Love the concept Brady came up with — talented son! Need to figure out how to make those fan flowers.
Beautiful! wonderfully creative and colorful….very nice mix of dsp and then all those wonderful pearls!