Welcome to the June PALS HOP! This month, we are featuring one last look at some of the stamps and accessories that are retiring July 1st when Stampin’ Up!’s 2011 – 2012 Idea Book and Catalog debuts. If you hopped over from Barbara Chatzkel, I’m stop Number 9 on the hop. I’m glad you hopped in! I’ll help you “hop along” from blog to blog where you’ll find great ideas for paper crafted creations! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the PALS HOP LINE-UP at the end of today’s post and you’ll be back on track! The retiring set which I will be showcasing is A Wish for Peace. Enjoy!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Extra Special Touches
Extra Special Touches could be as simple as…
- …a trio of Basic Pearls in the corner!
- …a dove in flight, with curled wings, popped up on a Stampin’ Dimensional!
- …a Scalloped Border Circle trimmed with pearls and covered with Baja Breeze Glass Glitter! This sweet little circle was created using the Perfect Pennant Bigz Die. A 2-Way Glue Pen is a no-mess way to add glitter!
- …a flagged sentiment! Two snips is all it takes!
- …an Antique Brad and Vintage Trinket Safety Pin!
- …combining the two!
- …curled corners! I use the File from the Distressing Essentials Kit, but a Stylus will also do the trick.
Retiring products used on this card include: A Wish for Peace stamp set (W 111614), Baja Breeze Glass Glitter (121883), Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper (117163)
A Wish for Peace is one of my favorite Christmas stamp sets. Although it will be retiring from Stampin’ Up!’s inventory, I have made the decision to keep it for my personal use, along with Friends 24-7. How about you? Is there a retiring set that you hate to see go? And what do you think about today’s card? Please leave a comment letting me know. As always, I am always available to answer any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use. I am only an email away. Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Joan Norris, stop Number 10 on the PALS HOP! Thanks for “hopping” by! Until next time…
June PALS BLOG HOP Line-Up
1. Linda Fisher
2. Nicole Watt
3. Joanna Munster
4. Mary Fish
5. Rae Harper
6. Mike Funke
7. Nina Dee
9. Ann Schach
10. Joan Norris
11. Stephanie Uzee
12. Sandra Conner
Stamp Set: A Wish for Peace; Inks: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker; Designer Series Paper: Elegant Soiree; Card Stock: Naturals Ivory, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede; Tools: Distressing Essentials Kit, Big Shot, Perfect Pennants Bigz Die, Color Spritzer Tool, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Cutter Kit, 2-Way Glue Pen; Glitz and Glam: Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Baja Breeze Glass Glitter, Basic Pearls, Antique Brads, Vintage Trinkets
Beyond stunning Ann….Love the serene feeling to this card! {SMILES}
A gorgeous card, Ann!! Love the pearls and the non-traditional color combination. One of my favorite sets is Friends 24-7 and I was surprised that it is being retired, but, like you, it is a keeper for me!
An amazing and non-traditional Christmas card — very elegant. I liked the use of Baja Blue as an alternative to traditional holiday colors.
Just beautiful! All those details. Wow. You keep amazing me. Love it!
Inky hugs, Pauline
Ann, great mix of old, current and new. You’re a master at this style. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Your card is absolutely stunning Ann. I love it.
Beautiful Ann! I am so glad that you did a Christmas card! I love the blue too! Gorgeous! Hugs, J
Beautiful color palette. Would have never thought to use them but they really work well together!
Mike
Such attention to detail!! Every element works together SO beautifully!!
I am AMAZED at the cards you create, Ann!!
Your extra special touches are georgous! The simplest things that can make all the difference in a card….you have managed to do very well.
This is SO beautiful, Ann! I love the way you’ve curled back your layers at the corner. Baja, glitter and pearls – are a lovely combo with this set.
So beautiful! Love how you added the scallop with glitter and pearls on the side and them the dove. Good decision to keep this set for your personal use.
Absolutely gorgeous card. Makes me want to start on Christmas cards. I really like the colors you chose and all the little added extras.
I love the colors in this card. This DSP was one of my favorite’s from the 2010-2011 IB&C. I am keeping Bugs & Kisses since my daughter asked for it (she has started her own little stampin collection:)
Beautiful card, Ann! I love the unexpected color combination for Christmas! So very pretty! Thanks for sharing!
This is really a beautiful card. It’s all those added touches that you do that make your cards so special.
I am starting the blog hop here.
Your card is stunning! But I expected that it would be. 🙂 I love the blue and brown color combination and all of the lovely details that you added. This realy is a beautiful Christmas card.
Mary
Absolutely gorgeous, Ann! You have done a wonderful job with this card (of course)! This stamp is wonderful for your style.
I hate to see this set go. Of course, I will still use it along with many others that are retiring.
Thanks!
totally gorgeous ann-I just love what you have created-i would have a hard time parting with this card at christmas-it would have to go to someone who appreciates works of art for sure (lol)!!
this stamp has always reminded me of the chronicles of narnia-and the ice castle there-
This is equisite!!!
I am blown away by your beautiful designs. After I saw the 1st one , I kept going farther back to check out more! You are truly amazing.
Beautiful card. Love them colors as well as the sentiment. Nice to see something different besides the traditional red and green.
ColleenB.
Lovely card and colors.
Love this card! Let’s me imagine how I may incorporate a little blue in my Christmas plans!
Beautiful Christmas card! Love the Baja Blue – such a pretty alternative!
This is so beautiful
Amazing, super gorgeous card! I can see why you would want to hang on to this set; you make beautiful works of art with it.
I am stashing away Bugs & Kisses and the hated Sock Monkey.