Today’s Buried Treasure, which first appeared on May 8, 2009, was selected for two reasons. One…it is a perfect layout for showcasing coordinating patterns of Designer Series Paper. Two…it shows the power of contrasting colors. Timeless and versatile, just think of the possible sets, color combinations, and designer papers you can use with this layout. To see the original post featuring today’s treasure, please click HERE.
Layout Options: This layout is perfect for cards where you wish to showcase coordinating Designer Series Paper patterns. I can’t wait to use it with Mocha Morning Specialty and with Well Worn. This is also the perfect layout for showcasing long vertical images such as Field Flowers or the lonesome Pine from Lovely as a Tree. Or how about the Giraffe from Zoo Review? A skinny Snowman from Snow Much Fun? Put on those “thinking caps” and see what sets you can find which would work perfectly! As for color combinations, I can’t wait to try a little Calypso Coral contrasting with Pool Party.
Embellishment Updates: A rosette, medallion or flowers would be perfect for the circular element on this card. Satin ribbon with an oversized bow would also be a stunning option for this section. Plus there is always room for Pearls! Of course, don’t forget the new Triple Punches and the Lace Ribbon Border punch…how cool would these be!
Techniques: Curl the corners of the central image and distress the edges, too! Maybe you would prefer to use the Inlaid Embossing technique on the back panel! Emboss Resist the image! Zip the horizontal strip through the Big Shot with a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder! Zip the background through the Big Shot with the Stripes or Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. Just let your imagination soar!
I hope you enjoyed this card from my past…even though my cardmaking past only goes back to 2009! And I hope that you take the time to examine your card making past to see what Buried Treasure you have, just waiting for you to work your updating magic. As always, your comments are important to me, so take a few minutes to let me know what you think about today’s “lesson”…or even just to say “Hi!” And if you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Card Winners
Attention Cam: YOU were randomly selected to be the recipient of the “Fun in the Sun” card. Here is Cam’s comment:
Cam, if you will email your address to me, I will send your sunny little card right out in the mail.
Attention Shari: YOU were randomly selected to be the recipient of the Snow Much Fun emboss resist card. Here is Shari’s comment:
Oh my stars – I’m squealing over here. This is so cute! He looks like a roasted marshmallow snowman. As Miss Daisy would say – I’m more happier that I got this set! We need to work on her grammar. Thanks for blessing my day and inspiring my art. 🙂
woof, woof to Brody that he’s feeling better! :))))
Shari, if you will email your address to me, I will send your snowman card right out in the mail.
(Stay tuned for my second post later today. I will share what was on my first order from the new Idea Book and Catalog!)
thanks for all the ideas – I really need to use more of my DSP instead of buying it just because it looks so pretty. LOL
Congrats to the card winners! Boy, Ann do you sleep at night or just dream or stay awake at night thinking of different ideas for your cards? You come up with so many different possibilities! Hoe do you just “settle” finally on the final card? Thanks for another buried treasure – it is golden! (sorry, had to really struggle with this!) Hugs to you and your family. Have a safe holiday weekend.
Chris R. from Iowa
another outstanding buried treasure ann-I love layouts where you can shpow off dsp-I use it on every card and stampin-up’s paper is the best
Wow, nice balance of color and design. Unique.
Olivia
It is hard to understand why SU! picked today to perform routine maintenance.
I love the orange leaves! Thanks for a great idea.
Congrats to Cam and Shari! I love all your ideas. I tend to hoard my dsp. I have so much retired dsp that it isn’t funny! I love buying it but I never want to part with it. this SU year will be different! Thanks for all the great ideas.
I had to laugh over your comment about there always being room for pearls! This card is a treasure with it’s striking colors and pretty papers.
I love those coordinating papers and saw them in the catalog. And I like the way you used that leaf/branch die. It certainly a layout I’d love to case.
Congrats to Cam and Shari – you have some amazing cards to look forward to receiving! I love your ideas of showcasing the dsp’s and this new catalog has some really exciting ones to showcase!
Ann,
This lesson does a great job of showing us that classic is always beautiful!! How fun to sit here and ponder ways to use the new sets right along with you!
I really need to use up more of my dsp. Thanks for the ideas of “showcasing” dsp. I have some that has been retired for years. LOL!
Hi Ann…Thanks for all of the great ideas. My mind is going wild now that you have open the door.
Have a Great weekend.
Tailwags to the Twins from the Girls.