- Choose a classy paper! Morning Mocha Specialty, with its metallic shine, was perfect for the card I wanted to create. Coupling it with Brushed Gold card stock achieved the elegant look for which I was striving!
- Add a touch of embossing! The solid Small Leaf image from Gently Falling was stamped in VersaMark and heat embossed with Stampin’ Up!s new Pewter Stampin’ Emboss Powder. When that look was just a little too plain for my taste, I then over-stamped in Early Espresso Craft Ink with the corresponding outline stamp and heat embossed with Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder. See the difference this extra step made!
- Select the perfect ribbon! I used the new Early Espresso 3/8″ Quilted Satin Ribbon from the Holiday Mini and crafted a formal bow.
- Place the pearls! These “Black Pearls” were created in a jiffy with a black permanent marker and Basic Pearls. They were colored while still on the original backing paper. No mess and easy-peasy!
- Finish with a “WOW”! Because the Brushed Gold looked a little bland, the turquoise hue was achieved by using my trusty Color Spritzer Tool and a Tempting Turquoise Stampin’ Write Marker. While the speckles were still wet, they were wiped with a tissue.
This Card Can Be Yours
I hope you enjoyed today’s card. It does have an elegant, refined look and is easy to create! I can’t wait to see what you design using our challenge sketch. Remember, your comment today and on the previous post could win you this card if your name is randomly selected! I know it’s not much, but I love sharing my cards with you. Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one of them. And remember…if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
Brody Update: Brody Schach had surgery Wednesday to remove a “spot” on his right hind leg. It will be biopsied to make certain it is not cancerous. In the meantime, he remains at the vet. There were some complications because of the location. Those of you who are Boxer lovers know that Boxers are prone to cancer. However, at his young age, the vet is optimistic that this is just a benign juvenile fatty tumor, which is relatively common.
Stamp Set: Gently Falling (W 123802, C 123804—Holiday Mini); Inks: VersaMark (102283), Early Espresso Craft (119719…Neutrals Collection), Tempting Turquoise Stampin’ Write Marker (100058); Designer Series Paper: Mocha Morning Specialty (122366); Card Stock: Early Espresso (119686), Basic Black (121045), Brushed Gold (102935); Tools: Heat Tool (100005), 1-1/4″ Square Punch (119865), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049), Pewter Stampin’ Emboss Powder (124114—Holiday Mini); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Early Espresso 3/8″ Quilted Satin Ribbon (124104—Holiday Mini)
Love that tip on creating the spritzed background and then wiping down. This card is just a stunner!!
Gorgeous Card Ann! I love all the detail you added with the leaves and the spritzing!
Best wishes to Brody!
Gorgeous!!! Love that bow! I haven’t even ordered from the mini yet. Hugs,
GORGEOUS!! Love the colors, the patterns and the fabby design. I will NOT let you convince me to buy another stamp set though…nope, no way! (…as I scribble it down on my wish list…) I love your style, Ann! 🙂
Gorgeous card, Ann!
Love how you used the new ribbon.
Hugs, M
Your card makes the name of the stamp set come alive!. Ahhhhhh.
Nice Ann. This is so simple. Are you sure YOU made it? Love the color scheme.
Mike
Ann, when I read your post, I had an aching heart. I pray Brody’s surgery and recovery go well and the tumor is benign. Give him an extra hug from me.
Your card is beautiful. That embossing and spritzing technique really adds elegance to it.
OMG Ann…..they just keep getting better& better! How do you do it? This card is my colors all the way. I just love any combination of brown & blue, but brown & turquoise is the bomb! Would love to have this card!
Thanks, Joan!!!
A stunning card. I check your blog every day because I like your style, you explain the highlights. I like the idea of the spritzing and wiping to get that turquoise color. Keep up the amazing work. Would love to win the card.
A stunning card. I check your blog every day because I like your style, you explain the highlights. I like the idea of the spritzing and wiping to get that turquoise color. Keep up the amazing work. Would love to win the card.
Love the card! The ribbon and black pearls are just perfect. Wishing Brody a speedy recovery and good news back on the pathology report!
Gorgeous card!! I always enjoy reading all the details you include!!
Love the card! And hope all is well from a fellow Boxer mom!
What an elegant and classy looking card, Ann. You never fail to come thru with a beauty each and every time. I so enjoy your website. I hope Brody is doing OK. Hugs and Kisses to him from Bailey and Kathy in AZ.
beautiful card ann-love the mocha dsp and the new quilted satin ribbon is gorgeous
Poor Brody and poor Mom! Brody is probably basking in all the attention since Muffy isn’t there to steal the limelight! Hopefully it will be a benign fatty tumor. If not, let’s hope and pray it can be removed easily and not spread. George, the English Springer/Lab mix had one between his shoulder blades and she was able to get it all and it healed up just fine with no other problems. The fur grew back amazingly fast.
Now that card! Wowzers! I love the double embossing and so glad you showed the picture in detail! Simply gorgeous. I love the leaves. That turquoise just really sets it off nicely too. Black pearls – love them! Just a really java jiving card complete with that rich ribbon! Love it.
Hugs to you and the family.
Chris R. from Iowa
This is stunning, Ann! This could definitely be a masculine card … yeah baby, love it!
OMGosh, poor Brody. I hope he recovers quickly and the test results are benign.
Another gorgeous card. Love the look of the double stamped/embossed leaves. The touch of turquoise is so pretty and really draws you to the leaves. The new ribbon and Mocha DSP really compliment each other.
Gorgeous work, as always Ann!
Ditto to all of the previous. Fabulous classy card and lots of extras that spice it up a few notches. As always, You and your cards should be published! TFS
Jennifer, Calgary
So elegant! Love the leaves & the soft turquoise is such a beautiful contrast. Can’t wait to see the rest of this leaf set. Always love anything fall. Sending all the best to Brody for a fast recovery & that spot is simpley benign. Know he’ll feel a lot better when he’s home with his sister and the rest of his family.
What a beautiful card as always. I just love all of the elements and what a clever idea with the spritzed ink. I hope everything goes well with your puppy. We have 2 and when their sick it’s just about as bad as having a sick child. Take care.
Wow just when I think you can not top your card designing you do. The card is stunning!!!!!!!!. Sending Brody my prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
What a great way to add some color to the card with the tissue and your spritzer tool. Poor Brody and poor Mom! Hopefully things will slow down soon for you and the Twins!
This is beautiful, and these papers work wonderfully with the leaves.
Poor Brody baby, sending hugs and get well wishes.
I love your black pearls and, keep us posted on Brody. I hope he is totally OK.
I love the card. As a fellow Boxer mommy, I just wanted to write to say my fingers are crossed for Mr. Brody. My Boxer has hip dysplasia (I hope I spelled that correctly) and I pamper him a lot to keep it from getting worse.
Your card is lovely! Beautiful embossing and dimension.
Love that embossing – so elegant! And I gotta learn how to do that bow – I love it! Poor Brody boy – hope he’s home soon. Your vet’s kids are picking out very expensive colleges as we speak thanks to you 🙂
Ann, I love the effect you created with the platinum embossing powder and then spritzing with the turquoise marker. I must ink up this stamp. Poor Brody, he does have his problems. Give him a hug and a pat from me. I hope that everything will be fine. Hugs Karen
Ann this is FANTASTIC! Wow… I love how you embossed TWICE! I din’t even know that could be done. What a difference it made. The spritzing/wiping trick is also very cool. THANKS.. you give such great new tips. I LOVE that DSP and quilted ribbon, and have been playing with them both.
Hope Brody gets good news. So sad .. poor little guy. Prayers/Hugs coming your way.
I am visiting your blog for the first time after it came highly recommended by one of our VC_Rockers. I love all the special little things you have been showing us as I have looked around. Prayers are being said for Brody.
Carey Rogers
aka Roscoe’s mommy (the swap eating dog)
I love reading your blog and this card is absolutly fabulous! My thoughts are with you and your precious Brody. Thanks for sharing your cards, your creativity and your life with us.
Laura
Three words… Classy, Elegant, Stunning!
I will check back for an update on Brody.. Thinking positive thoughts!!!
Your card is beautiful. Love the double embossing. Saying a prayer for Brody and his mom.
I haven’t inked this up yet either—this is a wonderfully unique color to use on them!
Hope Brody is A-okay!
Wow! This card is stunning and amazing in every way! The “black pears” are the perfect touch. I will definitely be trying this out on projects of my own. I don’t have this set (yet), but this card has made me re-think that decision.
Beautiful Card. Love that paper and the embossing is just gorgeous!
Hope Brody is ok. He’s such a sweetie! Sending doggie hugs your way!
Wow, what a great idea with the embossing…I will try that and love the new ribbon, must have that…oh darn, now I need more money!
Awww….HUGS to Brody. Poor baby. I think most of us have fallen in love with your sweet babies via your blog.
Now…when I read that you used the color spritzer for the turquoise, I was thinking “boy, her hand must have been tired”. Then I read on and found found the wiping with a tissue part. LOL What a cool look with the double embossing and the addition of that color. I appreciate you sharing so many tips and tricks; I love learning something new with every visit.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Two words – ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
You can ALWAYS learn something at the ‘Stampin’ Schach! All my best to Brody!
Another gorgeous card. Love all you little tricks. They really add so much to your cards. I’ll have to make some black pearls!
Sending hugs to Brody along with my prayers. Hugs to Muffy as I am sure she is missing Brody.
Just beautiful! I love how you spritzed with the turquoise and then wiped with a tissue! What a great look! The turquoise is such a nice compliment to the mocha! And the embossing really does make a difference!
Sending love and prayers for dear Brody that the biopsy comes back clean and no cancer. Goldens are very prone to cancer too so I know what a worry it is. Hope he is feeling better very soon!
Absolutely gorgeous, Ann! As I knew it would be! Love your black pearls.
I just got this set yesterday and hope to put it to use soon. Thanks!
Wow, the little “tricks” you come up with! I’ll have to try some of them… Prayers for your little man, we’ll be sending him well-wishes for a speedy recovery and fatty-tissue diagnosis!
Mary and her 2 Four Legged Girls
Wow I love how you spritzed and then wiped with a tissue to achieved the look you have on your card,from doing so. Love the embossing too…what a difference.
Just a stunning card.
Poor Brody…hugs from me and tailwags from the Girls.