Isn’t it amazing how quickly Thursday rolls around each week? Of course, that means it’s time to reveal this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge…Clean and Simple Elements of Style: Paper Piercing. Paper Piercing is a stylish but simple way to add interest to your design! Won’t you try your hand at creating a CAS card using paper piercing. I can’t wait to see what you create!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Clean and Shabby Style
- (news)Print! First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper provides a wonderful stamping background for a quick and easy shabby-vintage look! Inking the “Hello” sentiment from My Friend in Early Espresso provides a soft look which further enhances the shabby style.
- Pearls! “Pop” up the center of the Summer Solstice flower, and add Pearls for a quick and easy “wow”! The edges can be distressed in seconds by using a Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink. The soft color was achieved by inking the stamp in Cherry Cobbler, and then “painting” it with a Blender Pen.
- Pierce and Pennant! Just a single row of piercing draws the eye right to the sentiment. Flagged and curled ends add to the shabby appearance.
- Punch! The Scallop Trim Border Punch works its magic on Cherry Cobbler card stock. The richer hue contrasts nicely with the muted colors, anchoring the First Edition panel. Tiny Pearls are the pearl-fect accent.
If you are trying to achieve a shabby-vintage look but don’t want to break the bank by purchasing tons of embellishments like Victoria Crochet Lace, Antique Brads, and Vintage Trinkets, invest in Basic Pearls, Sponge Daubers and a Color Spritzer Tool. You can do so much with these three items, and of course, the daubers and the Color Spritzer Tool are re-usable! What do you think? I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Won’t you please leave me a comment and let me know! And remember, I am only an email away if you ever have questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use. Until next time…
Coming Soon: Retired Stamp Sale…Part 2; Blog Candy
Stamp Sets: My Friend (W 122585, C 122587), Summer Solstice (W 122024, C 122037); Inks: Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657), Cherry Cobbler (119669), River Rock (109010), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (120973); Designer Series Papers: First Edition (121878), Paisley Petals (122367); Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler (119685), River Rock (108640), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Paper Piercer (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Sponge Dauber (102892), Color Spritzer Tool (107066); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247)
Ann, you make my heart so happy! This card is stunning. I looked at it for a very long time and was in awe. Lovely as usual my friend!
Ann, your Shabby Vintage card is so beautiful. I love the way that you made your flower it is gorgeous! Every thing that you added to your card is wonderful. I am off to make a card for this PPA challenge. Not sure what I will make yet but I know that it will not be as awesome as your card is. 🙂
Mary
Beautiful colors Ann. Very elegant card. So sorry to hear about internet problems. That certainly puts a cramp in ones business doesn’t it?
Really pretty. I am always fascinated how you can add one or two little things (like the curled end on the banner) and make the card more special.
The card is beautiful! I love the flower! The whole card comes together beautifully. Your style is amazing!
Beautiful card Ann, gorgeous colors, and the flower – WOW -! I really like the way your sponged the edges to make it stand out. Very elegant.
Beautiful!!! love the flower! have been thinking about getting this set … ummmmm – maybe you have convinced me to do so! 🙂
Just beautiful! Love the softness of this card! And I passed right by that stamp set in the catalog but after seeing how beautiful you made that flower I will have to re-think that! Thanks for always giving us little tips on how to add those extra little touches that make a card stand out!
Ann that flower is just stunning! Beautiful Card!
I’m with Diane – I love Cherry Cobbler~ and you showed it off beautifully! That flower is wonderful!
I absolutely love this card, Ann,-you have made my day. You always do something so interesting with the pearls, paper, stamps, etc. I was debating on the hello stamp set, but now I know I have to have it. Kathy in AZ
Ann, I just love this card, and the way you turned this rather modern image into a great looking vintage/shabby project with a clean and simple vibe. I’m pining for my studio…all I’ve been doing is painting, painting, painting. Today it was windows. Almost done. I hope I remember how to stamp!
WOW that flower is gorgeous!!
Hugs, M
Love your flower!!! What a great idea to pierce under the sentiment.
Boy, not sure which is my favorite aspect of this but I think it has to be that flower! I love it and love the card. So rich and just plain fun! O.k. you took your spritzer to the convention – did any pearls go along for the ride – just in case? Just kidding!
Chris R. from Iowa
Ann, love this card and the colors are amazing!! Thank-you for explaining how you created the card and flower. The pearls are a great touch!! Amazing as always.
Ann this is gorgeous! i absolutely LOVE cherry cobbler …anything and this flower(especially with the pearl center) steals the show! I just got that set but haven’t used it yet and now I’m itching to CASE this. I also LOVE the swirly Hello, so cool on so many different cards. Your piercing is perfect to draw the eye to the sentiment. LOVE love love it! Hugs.
This is a truly gorgeous card, Ann. I hadn’t even noticed Summer Solstice in the catalogue, and now it’s been added to my wish list! Great marriage of two stamp sets.
Fabulous card. I have been away on a stamping retreat and 3 SU Demos and another friend. Before that my mom was in the hospital so I am just now getting caught up on my blog reading. Have a great rest of the week! D
love your cas card ann-this new flower stamp is gorgeous and the dsp you paired it with is perfect and perfectly gorgeous
Sigh – oh no!!!!!!!! TWO MORE SETS I have to have. This is a stunning card. I love how you jazzed up the flower. Thanks for blessing my day and enabling me! LOL.
Woof, woof to my boyfriend and girlfriend!!!!!
GOrgeous card! Thanks for all the extra detailed explanation! Love the pearls and paper piercing for quick embellishments!
Beautiful! Fantastic little details everywhere!
This is so pretty, love the hello stamp and all the details. The colors are so great.
Beautiful Card! Love the detail on the flower!! Simply Gorgeous!
Hi Ann, I love the pearl element that you put in the center of the flower. They really set off the flower. Your card is elegant while at the same time its simplicity allows all the elements to shine. Have great day
I love this flower and your card! Gorgeous colors!
Yummy!!!! I’m loving that stamp set more and more!
Beautiful card, Ann! The flower is gorgeous! Love the pearls in the center! I think you do a very nice job with CAS!
This is so pretty….Love the rich colors you used! Great embellishments as always! 🙂
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Ann I love,love,love this card… the flower,the sentiment with the piercing and the rolled edge.. shabby and beautiful…
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Beautiful! I love the flower. Thanks for explaining how you achieved the look. Clean and Shabby! LOL! It’s you!
Love the look of this card. So pretty. I must try softening the color using the blender pen as you did on this card. I love Cherry Cobbler, but sometimes it is too dark. I can’t wait to try it!
Oh, Ann! You’ve outdone yourself with this one. I absolutely love it. See, you do CAS quite beautifully.
Wow, gorgeous, rich, what else could I say?! Love it!
What a feast for the eyes -I am always just amazed-I love how you post your cards and explain little snippets throughout the post!
I just love your style Ann. You leave no stone unturned! Beautiful card with rich details.
Stunning and simply my favorite! I love that flower!!! Beautiful, rich card. Hugs,
I really like this card! I love the First Addition Paper and the pearls, and the Cherry Cobbler and the piercing…other words the whole thing!!
Very lovely card Ann.
Them pearls really add a great touch to the flower
ColleenB.