It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, the super-talented LeAnne has a fabulous sketch for us. I flipped it in its side, and pulled out the soon-to-be-retired Daring Adventure set and my Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper. I hope you enjoy today’s card!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.
- Marker magic! Inking up a sentiment in multiple colors has never been easier thanks to Stampin’ Up!’s Stampin’ Write Markers. I selected Calypso Coral, Island Indigo and Early Espresso to make Helen Keller’s inspirational quote stand out!
- Things that make you go “wow”! The Pool Party panel was just screaming, “Pearl me!” Once I got started adding mini-pearls, I just couldn’t stop. The result will make any pearl lover say, “Wow!”
- Calypso coordination! What ties all of the panels together? A touch of Calypso Coral in each!
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” is one of my favorite quotes. I must say that it seems to be describing my life at this point in time. I would have never dreamed that after retiring from teaching for 34 years, I would be spending my time in a balancing act between stamping and showing dogs. Whoever said I would have too much free time on my hands when I retired, certainly had no premonition of this wild and crazy adventure I call my life! And I LOVE it!
So…what do you think of today’s card? 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! And remember, 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…
Stamp Set: Daring Adventure, Everything Eleanor; Inks: Soft Suede; Stampin’ Write Markers: Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Early Espresso; Designer Series Paper: Epic Day This and That; Card Stock: Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla
Really love this one, Ann! The mix of patterns is fabulous and the way you’ve tied it all together is masterful!
So glad you showed a close up of the mini pearls. My theory is you cannot have too many pearls! Thanks for sharing cards you have made from retiring sets. I am enjoying the walk down memory lane.
So glad you showed a close up of the mini pearls. My theory is you cannot have too many pearls! Thanks for sharing cards you have made from retiring sets. I am enjoying the walk down memory lane.
Now that is a fun card! I really love the Epic Day DSP and your Pearls just make it all better! š
Ann another great card that makes me drool.Love the colors on this one too. The set is also a favorite of mine…. but I have not yet retired one single stamp.
PS:… I am so envious of your retirement…just wish and keep trying to get there and maybe I’ll be busy gal too. hugs.
I love this stamp set and this dsp together. Fun combination!
Love all the colors and elements on this card. What a great look!!
Ann, this is beautiful! The swirl looks amazing with the sentiment, a-mazing!! Love all these papers together, the colors, the patterns. Gorgeous. Great card Ann and perfect to describe your super fun adventures. Best of luck to you in both of them, but something tells me, you won’t need it. ; )
Awesome card! I love your patterned papers and terrific sentiment.
Hi Ann! This is a great card! I love all the elements wuth all the fun pearls to all the great colors in all the papers. I like your take on the sketch by flipping it around. I gotta try some of these sketch ideas. Great job as always!
Chris R. from Iowa
Very, very cool card. So different with all the color variations but your pearls help to soften it up and make it a really Ann card. I think this would be a great teen card. D
Love your card, Ann. I think I need this paper, lol……Just ordered this retiring set…..
Shirl
Totally different type of card for you. You really have a great combination of papers. Very nice!
Wowzer! I love how you used the DSP; I am so glad the pearls spoke to you. I love that saying too and is the reason I bought the set. Hope all is well on the show circuit, looking forward to details. So glad you are able to live your passions: your furbabies and stamping. Hugs
Really like this card, Ann! You tied it together with lovely details! Definitely a CASE for me!!
Ohhh…so beautiful! Love the masculine feel to this card! Such pretty colors and panels! And, it is topped off with the perfect sentiment! Hope you’re having a great holiday weekend, take care!
What a great card! Really love it. Happy Memorial Day !
Love how you turned the sketch. Keeping busy is keeping you young! I just might pull this set out today, having a girlie Stampin weekend with Deanna. 40 cards so far. Lol
The pearls are a perfect touch. Great inspiration to use this paper.
Oh yes, I definitely enjoyed today’s card. Great papers and I guess that PP panel knew you when it screamed ‘pearl me!’
You are the master of tying it all together with this one! Lots of designs and colors and you rocked it – and managed to sneak in some pearls š
I love it! Turning the sketch gave it a whole new look, and although you only used two stamped images, they are awesome, and using multiple colors tied it all together! These papers coordinate so amazingly, and adding the pearls gave your creation the perfect “Ann” touch! Thanks for making my sketch look wonderful!
Great combination of stamps, paper and color, Ann! Haha and I love how your paper speaks to you (“pearl me”)! Awesome card. Hugs š Sandy
Wow! That is totally NOT what I was expecting! Gorgeous and stunning but fooled me!!