It’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge day! This week the talented Jen Mitchell has a fabulous sketch for us. Since I was itching to use some of my new catalog products, I reached for the World Treasures stamp set and a pattern from the International Bazaar Designer Series Paper Collection. Be prepared to use your paper snips for this card!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card is 4-1/4″ tall by 5-1/2″ long.
- Giving credit where credit is due! I realized after the card was completed and uploaded on the Design Team page that this peacock is almost exactly like the one in the Stampin’ Up! catalog. I had looked at the catalog for color inspiration, and must have subconsciously filed this sequence away in my memory. So thank you, Stampin’ Up! artists, for designing this beautiful peacock!
- Framelit Fun! Don’t you love how this sentiment fits into one of the Apothecary Accents Framelits! And it is so easy to custom ink any sentiment with Stampin’ Write Markers. In this case Chocolate Chip and Lucky Limeade do the trick! Coordinating the colors of the sentiment with the International Bazaar Designer Series Paper banner and with the card base, pulls the card together.
- Repeat the Motif! Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, especially when found on the new Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. We see the diamond motif repeated on the peacock, in the Designer Series Paper, and even in the tail of the banner…adding a cohesive and unifying element!
Brody’s second bump was removed Monday. I am happy to report that it was a cyst. He was extremely groggy afterwards, but Dr. Rita felt he would be better with his family. So he spent the evening soundly sleeping within the safety of his crate.
Who could resist this precious face? But don’t let looks fool you…she can be quite sassy! Tuesday was her birthday, and she turned 8 weeks old!
I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? And if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Hello Ann,
I’m hopping just happened to your blog and would like to leave a greeting here. A beautiful card you’ve tinkered. I like it very much. I also love peacocks.
From my girlfriend in America, I have received the stamp set “World Treasures”. Last weekend I made the first cards with it. If you want to visit, please click here —> Monis World Treasures
Let’s see as you like my card. (Sorry for my broken English, I hope, you understand.)
Have a nice day
greetings
Moni
I love what you’ve done with this pretty peacock! Beautiful card, Ann!
I should have known that you’d be the one who would take the time to fussy-cut and layer this image. It is total perfection!
Very nice card, love all the beautiful colours.
Sorry I am so late in the week commenting on your gorgeous card Ann, those layers of peacock tails are impressive. What a pretty look! Love little Lexi, happy to hear Brody is doing well.
Hugs,
Lesley
Beautiful card, Ann! Love all of the coordinating elements!!! Stampin’ Up! really provides great tools and materials, and you’ve done a terrific job using them. So glad to hear that Brody’s bump was just a cyst. What a relief that must’ve been! I’m guessing that adorable Lexi is providing some companionship that’s comforting to Brody . . . and Muffy and the rest of the family, too.
Ann your peacock card is a stunner you really did the stamp proud.
Congratulations too on your new little girl,she is precious looking, but I bet she’s a little imp…she has that playful look and such a pose!
Sorry I am late commenting, work is crazy these days, it’s interferring with my stamping friends! LOL Anyway, this is such an awesome card! I did not really like this set at first but as usual you have changed my mind! Beautiful colors and wonderful detail!
So glad to hear the good news about Brody! I hope he is feeling back to his old self very soon! And who can resist that sweet face? Lexi is such a cutie!
What a stunning card, Ann! Beautiful colors and clever idea to use the peacock in place of the circle in the sketch.
stunning cutting work and color!
who can resist that cute lexie?
hugs, m
Just beautiful Ann! As always!!! I didn’t like that peacock stamp when I first saw it in the catalogue but you’ve made it so amazing! I’m so honoured to be on the FMS design team with such talented ladies!!!
Wow … what a fabulous looking peacock … and in full bloom too, your fussy cutting is just awesome and your detailing spectacular!
Yep …I have fallen for that sweet lil face!!! And happy to hear your boy is good and well!
The Peacock is beautiful! Glad to see that Brody’s second lump was just a cyst…..he’s sure been through a lot! And Lexi just looks so “innocent” in that picture. What a cutie!
By the way I posted a picture on my blog using the ice cream cone paper you sent me.
Wow, that’s a great card. I love the color combination.
Blessings
Annett
Love this card. That peacock is awesome with all he colored feathers. What great news about Brody. So happy for you all. And Lexi – love those boxers puppies.
Such a stunning card. I do not have the patience to do fine and precise cutting. Great doggie news, thanks for letting us know. D
The card is beautiful. The dogs are just as beautiful. Love those pups! Glad things are going well with Brody.
Wow! Just gorgeous Ann! I love that peacock. Lexi is so cute! And I’m glad Brody is doing well.
That was one of those stamp sets that I thought I wouldn’t “need” and now I have to rethink that! Simply gorgeous. The colors, the texture and the gorgeous layers are all drool-worthy!
Oooh…I love the fantail on that peacock! Very striking!
Very pretty, that is a lot of cutting but it all pays off in the end, just gorgeous!
Wow, that is one fancy peacock – sure glad it was you cutting it out and not me! So fun with great colors and details! How in earth did you get it cut out with the twins and Lexi?
So glad to hear about Brody. Hope he wakes up fine and not grumpy!
So, now will we have all new tails, excuse me, tales of the “new” princess and what will Muffy think and do when Lexi starts showing? Lucky Brody, he can just lay back and play with his toys and watch the sibling rivalry!
Chris R. from Iowa
Thanks for the update on Brody. I’m glad to hear the good news!
Very striking card, Ann!! Good use of all the new goodies! Such good news for Brody!! And Lexi is such a doll! TFS and have a great day. Hugs
Well, I am totally and officially in love with Lexi! I never told you, I grew up with a boxer!! This card Ann is beautiful. Wow are you usig the new products in fancy ways. You stamped the sentiment so beautifully and clearly and the new markers on the peacock are a wonderful blend of new and rich colors and who knew a peacock could look so fresh and wonderful. Ann, you have made me poor once again. Ring ding a ling to Catherine! Argile (sp) folder please! LOL LUVS>
Wow Ann this is one gorgeous peacock. Love this new set and the dsp. Great news with Brody and your little Lexi is so cute
Beautiful card! So glad Brody is doing well and Lexi is gorgeous!!!
Beautiful card Ann and I love all the rich colours. This stamp set is coming tomorrow and I can hardly wait. Will be inking it up that is for sure.
I am glad to see that Brody’s lump was a cyst and yes, the best place to be is at home when you are not feeling well.
Lexi is so cute and I just bet you are having fun with her.
Fantastic card, Ann! I love all those colors. And Lexi is pretty, too!
Beautiful, beautiful card! You not only have loads of talent, but must also have the patience of a saint, what with all the fussy cutting involved. Fabulous news regarding Brody-can’t imagine how worried you were about the little guy. Any chance you’ll be bringing your three younger “kids” to Hilton Head? LOL
Wonderful news re Brody!!! I am so happy for all of you.
Is that a professional photo of Lexi? She is darling. And, her birthday is almost the same as Harry’s (4/14).
Stunning card. The peacock is gorgeous.
Again – didn’t want this set until now! Beautifully done, my friend!
Ann… WOW! This is fantastic! LOVE the multi colors feathers..and the bling addition is fab! What a great card.
Everything about this post is Fantastic. Great card, great news about Brody and Great FACE! hugs.
Great news on Brody and Lexi is so adorable!
Your card is very colorful!
Good news and a precious puppy. She looks like a girl who knows how to charm. The peacock is fabulous!
Well done Ann!
Thank you for the update on Brody. Good news!
I’m one of those who scrolled down to read about Brody before I even stopped to look carefully at your BEAUTIFUL card! So glad he’s ok and thanks for sharing the cute pic of his new sister.
You make this stamp set come alive Ann! And the explanation of how you tied it together with the diamonds is
very informative. Lexi is a show stopper! Bet she rules your house now.
Beautiful card. I love all the bright colors. I am so glad to hear the good news about Brody. And happy belated birthday wishes to “sassy” little Lexi. Gosh, she is so cute.
Wow Ann – that is a stunning card! Lots of work.
Hey it’s me – Brody had a sis – I thought he already had two sisters! Now he has THREE!? Oh Brody, you need to come live with us – you would then have one wife! Oops – did I just propose! I’m happy it’s only another sister.
Oh Miss Daisy – go back under the covers!!!!
Thanks for blessing my day twice!!!! :)))))
Gorgeous card — Lexi is too adorable!! 🙂
Glad go hear Brody is at home recovering nicely.
LOVE the peacock, gal. Did you stamp it 4 times and fussy cut out each layer? Please share details, won’t you? It is gorgeous!!
Ann – that’s awesome news about Brody. I am so happy everything came out well for him.
Can I come and play with Lexi? She is such a cutie. I don’t know how you keep up with 3 babies – WOW!!
Your card is gorgeous. I may need to consider adding this stamp to my list. Have a wonderful day 🙂
First, the card: SUCH a big ‘wow’ factor with that peacock! Great job fussy cutting!
Second: congrats on your new baby girl puppy! She is just darling. 🙂 You have your hands so full, Ann! I know you enjoy every moment with your precious pooches, though, and I am happy for you. 🙂
First, hooray for Brody! I fell in love with Lexi at first sight — she’s darling. As for your peacock card, you definitely have an artist eye for seeing all the diamond patterns. Thanks for another gorgeous card and the tips!. Nancy B
Beautiful card! Love the peacock!
So very happy that Brady’s pathology results were good. Little Lexi is precious…enjoy her. Your card is amazing, thanks for sharing!
Yeah, it was a cyst! So happy for Brody. Lexi is so adorable. Love your peacock card, so pretty
So glad to hear about Brody—and yes, Lexi is gonna be a heart-breaker! The card is fabby!!!
Hi Ann! I just had to tab down to read the news on Brody first. SO happy to hear your news today!! And to follow with the birthday girl’s sweet little face, oh my! She is going to break the boys hearts.
Lovely card with so many pretty details. I like how you repeated the patterns. What a fancy peacock and all that fussy cutting was so worth the layered result. I love it Ann!
How gorgeous! I love your peacock! But Lexi stole the show!!! She is just soooooo dang cute! 🙂 I’m glad to hear that Brody is going to be okay. What a relief for you and your family (and those of us out here). Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
Beautiful card and GREAT news about Brody! What a RELIEF!
The NBC peacock has nothing on you girl! This card is a showstopper! Hooray on good Brody news and xoxox to the sassy one. If you come home one day and she is gone you know I have been there and taken her across state lines – she will be playing with Abby Girl 🙂
Oh my, did you really snip all that out! Looks great but wow, lots of work 😉 Glad to hear your pup is okay.
This set was in my June 1st order but I have not had time to ink it up yet. Thanks for the inspiration! Poor Brody – give him love from his Auntie Les.
Such a beaut8iful card.
Thank you for update on Brody.
Good to hear everything went well.
As for Lexi, she’s so adorable.
ColleenB
Another stamp set on my list and now I’ll add the embossing folder too. This is wonderful Ann! So relieved to hear about Brody. I know that he will get lots of love and attention over the next few days as he recovers. Such an adorable little girl Lexie is. Those cute faces always hide the trouble they can find, don’t they??!!
So happy to see the good news about Brody!!!! Yay! Love the peacock; it’s definitely a set on my wishlist!
Gorgeous, Ann! Love the colors on the peacock’s tail and the rhinestones.
So happy about Brody, now you’ll breathe easier! And that Lexie, who could resist??
Love this one. I think this set will have to be on my next order. Your card is beautiful.
Glad for the good news on Brody. Poor guy. And that sweet little Lexi is a real cutie!