In celebration of The Paper Players’ 100th Challenge, each member of the Design Team perused the previous challenges, and selected one of their favorites. I selected Challenge #17: A Sketch Challenge. This was my first challenge as a Design Team member, so it is a special challenge to me. We are asking our participants to select any past challenge and create a card for it. I hope you will hop along to see what the other members of the team selected. At the end of the challenge, one lucky participant will be receiving all of our cards as a little “thank you” for supporting us!
Here is my original card which appeared on September 23, 2010:
And here is my new one:
The finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide x 5-1/2″ long.
Need a card in a hurry? This is the card for you!
- Texture! Want a quick and easy way to add pizzazz to a clean and simple card? A Textured Impressions Embossing Folder does the trick. My folder of choice for this card is Stampin’ Up!’s new Argyle one.
- Face the Facets! Stampin’ Up!’s new Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons add classy sparkle! The centers of the largest size are just pearl-fect for adding a Large Pearl Basic Jewel. Coloring to coordinate is a breeze with a permanent marker.
- Pretty Papillion! A Raspberry Ripple Butterfly from Papillion Potpourri graces the center square. Of course, I just had to add pearls for its body.
- Bow down to the Bow! A Whisper White Organza bow gets a punch of color from a snippet of new In-Color Stitched Satin Ribbon!
I hope you will hop along to see what the other members of the team created. At the end of the challenge, one lucky participant will be receiving all of our cards as a little “thank you” for playing with us!
Don’t you just love the new Argyle folder? I debated on whether to use the Fancy Fan folder, but I thought the argyle one looked really cute with the butterfly! What do you think? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me and I do read each and every one of them. I know I have been remiss in responding back and thanking you for the wonderful comments you have been leaving. But we can blame that on…you guessed it…Lexi Lou!
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| Lexi is exhausted after stealing the dish towel. |
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! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: Papillion Potpourri (); Ink: Raspberry Ripple (126859); Card Stock: Raspberry Ripple (126842), Whisper White (100730); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (127750), 1-1/4″ Square Punch (119865), 1-3/8″ Square Punch (119877); Glitz and Glam: Vintage Faceted Buttons (127555), Large Pearl Basic Jewels (125577), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319), Raspberry Ripple Satin Stitched Ribbon (126845)
How in the world did I miss this! The card is smashing and the picture of your two exhausted children is adorable! Thanks for blessing my day. 🙂
Both cards are great, but that texture on your remix looks soooo good! Happy 100!
Stunning card Ann! Love the elements showcased in their individual squares & the gorgeous layered ribbon. Happy 100th. 🙂
Great pick for the 100th Challenge! I love how wonderful both cards are, but how different they are.
Another beautiful creation. Love your layered ribbon. Really neat looking.
Another beautiful creation. Love your layered ribbon. Really neat looking.
It’s been so long since I’ve visited…I’ve just been so busy their’s no time to blog hop anymore….and I truly miss looking at your gorgeous work! These are both fabulous!….and is that a new baby I see?…I’m going to have to continue to read on to see! Hope your well
{sMILES}
Oh my goodness, Ann! I remember Challenge #16 well …along with your cutie snowman card. You made me buy that paper! The first of your enabling…yes, I remember it well. That was the second challenge I ever played along with at the Paper Players, too! Your new card is clean, classy and full of your amazing style. I have a request though…can we have a mini class at Convention for that fabby double bow technique? Love that!
Give Lexi Schach a hug from me! She’s so cute and looks like she is settling in pretty well.
Lovin’ your blog! Found you via SC and have just become your newest follower!
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Wow … what super stunner this is Ann …. love everything about it … so striking and oh so classy!!!
Congratulations on the “century” milestone … wow, wha an awesome achievement!
I love both your cards new and old. The Argyle folder is destined to be one of my favorites. And every time I see a picture of Lexi Lou, I squeal. Too cute! Hope your enjoying having a puppy again! There’s nothing else like it! 🙂
Both cards are beautiful, I remember making the snowman for Christmas.
Lexi Lou looks like a little sweetheart. 🙂
As for your card it is lovely Ann. I loke your choice of the Argyle folder and the ribbon that you used is wonderful. I think that Stampin UP! has a lot of great brand new products in the new catalog.
Mary
What a gorgeous new card Ann and that snowman card was one of my favs that you have created!!! I love that argyle folder, you are right, it does go with the butterflies to so well! Happy 100 my dear friend! So happy we have connected! I was so honoured when you joined my little team!!!
Hugs,
Lesley
Gorgeous ribbon treatment. I am going to try this. D
Beautiful card, Anne! I love the new Raspberry color you’ve used on this card, gives it an elegant appearance. This is a great sketch (your original card is so cute!) and the sweet butterfly stamp is delightful. I do like the embossing folder you used but I think the Fan ef would have been equally as lovely.
Well, Ann, I didn’t think I liked that Argyle EF, but you sure changed my mind on that! What a beautiful card with all that embossed white space!
Sooo pretty and elegant! I love it.
TFS
Loly Borda
Sooo pretty and elegant! I love it.
TFS
Loly Borda
Exquisite as always! Love the new ribbon!!
What a great way of displaying the 100th challenge – the old being very cute and the new just clean and classy! Wow, great cards for both. I had to read about the bling – I totally missed the faceted buttons in the catalog. The colored pearl is perfect! I love the polka dot embossing on the butterfly background too. That bow is just the topper!
Cute photo of the two all worn out from playing.
Chris R. from Iowa
HAPPY 100th!!! Both gorgeous cards Ann – LOVING all that bling 🙂
What a beautiful card! Love the color combo and the faceted buttons GORGEOUS!!!
PS I have been away too long!!!!
Who is this new beautiful little pup Lexi!!
A very cool card for June! The butterfly could easily be changed out for a holiday card. I especially like the “double” bow. And Lexi’s picture , of course.
Gorgeous card. Love the argyle EF and the pretty bow. TFS
what a spectacular card Ann…love all the pearls on this ~ stunner!!! and little Lexi, adorable ~ have a fabulous day..I’m sure hoping to play along too!
Gorgeous!!! I did not get that particular EF but I am loving it here! Your double-layered ribbon is quite pretty along with your faceted button embellishment! And of course, Lexi steals the show!
Gorgeous card. That ripple is such a rich looking color and with the white it is outstanding. Love the unique look of the bow. Perhaps you should tell Lexi she will have the “chore” of drying dishes if she wants to play with the towel. Love the picture of Lexi with Brody. Hope he is doing well.
And those pups, omgosh…are they precious! who is the protector of Lexi of the two?
Wow Ann do I love this card! I love the 3 pieces. It took me a while to figure out the bling and how you did it…then to go on to the next piece…I loved that. Such an intense and lovely card. The bow is amazing. It is now a tie for me between pearly ann and bowie ann! haha
Both cards are Gorgeous. Love that bow and works so well with the card
ColleenB.
beautiful, 1st. & 2nd. time round…..you’re a winner!!
Ann, congratulations on 100! You are really *versatile*! Your snowman card is bright, perky, and cute. And your butterfly card is simply elegant! I love the argyle embossing. I think it blends really well with the DSP used on the butterfly and the linear threads on the beautiful ribbon. You always do a superb job when adding bling!
Thanks for the pic of Lexi and Brody! Pups can be *so* playful. But isn’t that part of their charm! LOL
As always, another gorgeous card. I love the snowman card too. Super cute. I too, would like to know how you did the two bow technique. I’ve tried before and it has never looked at neat as yours. Please share. Thanks.
As always, another gorgeous card. I love the snowman card too. Super cute. I too, would like to know how you did the two bow technique. I’ve tried before and it has never looked at neat as yours. Please share. Thanks.
I looked at the “Old” card first and thought, no way she can top that….when I scrolled down, I was so happy…love the “new” one even better….you do a fantastic job…and Lexi is as cute as pie!
Beautiful card, and I’m envious of the beautiful bows that you tie! The kids sure do look comfy!!
That is a great sketch and I can understand how it is your favorite. Your original card is flirty & fun and your second card quite pretty. Love the ribbon/bow.
Another darling picture.
I like different aspects of both cards, so hard to choose just one. I like the EF backgrounds on a card it adds so much. The new pup is so adorable.
Ann, congratulations on the 100th challenge and WOW theses cards are both absolutely spectacular. I especially love how you added both ribbons on the second card.
wow the argyle folder is really awesome, i got the fan folder and hope to get the argyle and chevron one too. the emb. background adds a lot to any paper/project. I was wondering what those clear round things were and now I know, I totally looked over them in the catalog. they add a little spruce to a project too.
of course give the pups a hug.
Love this card. Also really like what you did with the bow! The picture of the dogs is wonderful! You are so lucky!
I like your first card and your second card, how can you ever choose – they’re like children, you know.
Lovely! I love the clean and simple design of these cards, especially your re-made version!
How are Brody and Muffy adjusting to their little sister?
Beautiful card Ann. I love the crispness with the raspberry ripple and the white. Your treatment with the ribbon and the bow is gorgeous.
Congratulations on the 100th challenge.
What a beautiful card, Ann! I just love the new rasberry ripple color. My wish list continues to grow thanks to you! 🙂 Congratulations on the 100th challenge! Have a great day!
Ann I LOVE this Clean and Classy card…The argyle EF looks fab with the butterfly pattern and those faceted buttons are one of my favs, but I LOVE how you added the matching pearls. The crowning jewel is that gorgeous bow! Wow. How classy is that! Just love it.
PS: How special to celebrate 100 challenges! So many gorgeous items for one lucky winner. Hugs.
I love the folder, it looks like zig-zag stitching, it’s going on my wish list, so are the buttons, my butterfly punch and stamp set are on the way, can’t wait to CASE this card!You do awesome work, I always use you as my”go to girl” when I’m in need of inspiration, thanks for sharing!Looking forward to meeting you in person at Convention!Sheila Thompson
Ann, the snowman card made me say “Awww”, then I saw your updated version and said “Oooh!” You are a master at using bling, my friend.
And Lexi is just too stinkin’ cute!
I love the raspberry and white together – so crisp and clean! And that is one wow bow! And I love that sweet Lexi Lou!
I loved the original challenge you did and I love the remake challenge even more! Butterflies are my thing and I think the Raspberry Ripple is a new fav for me. This card showcases the elegance of the butterfly with that amazing bow and the classy argyle embossing folder.
I’ve said it before but it bears repeating…you do CAS as fabulously as vintage shabby! Gorgeous card, Ann. So crisp and elegant with a touch of glam in the buttons. Delighted that we played that inaugural challenge together and so glad to have been on this journey with you! Here’s to the next 100! ((hugs))
Ann, I really like both of those cards. Love the layout used on both. That is one I can definitely see myself using.
Lexi Lou sounds like she must be a little stinker.
both of these cards are fantastic, and a great sketch to work with
thanks for sharing
I love both cards! The snowman one is adorable and the butterfly one is so elegant! I love how you attached the pearls to those beautiful faceted buttons, very classy looking! And, yes the Argyle EF is just perfect for adding that elegant background. And that bow is just awesome, love how you combined the two ribbons!
I just can’t get enough of seeing adorable little Lexi, keep those pics coming!
Congrats on your 100th Challenge…the cards are just so adorable…I cannot wait to make them…I just love all of the cards and their details you have here…This is the site i get all of my ideas from….Keep up the good work….
I absolutely LOVE this card! And that Bow! Wow!
Striking, elegant, beautiful…I love it!
Congratulations on your 100th challenge! I so enjoy your team’s creations. You are all so talented.I like the argyle EF. Either that or the fan would look nice. I like your pics of your babies, too. Little Lexi Lou is so cute!
Congratulations on your 100th challenge! I so enjoy your team’s creations. You are all so talented.I like the argyle EF. Either that or the fan would look nice. I like your pics of your babies, too. Little Lexi Lou is so cute!
Hi Ann…I have been MIA lately and trying to catch up on my e-mails.
Love the pictures of Lexi..what a little cutie!!! Keep posting the pictures I just love all of them.
Love your card and all the new items you used to make them.
Both cards are wonderful. The whimsy of the snowman card is delightful…and the butterfly card is elegant. How’d you do that fun two tone bow? Classy!
Both cards are wonderful. The whimsy of the snowman card is delightful…and the butterfly card is elegant. How’d you do that fun two tone bow? Classy!
Breathtaking! Everything goes together so well. I’ve had this funny thing about me all my life – I don’t like red cars – unless they have white convertible tops. Something about this card brings back that crisp, clean, exciting contrast – that red car with the white top : )