It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players. This week, the talented Anne Marie is challenging us to make Mother’s Day cards. I decided to pull out my Postage Due stamp and create a card I think my mother would have loved, using three new colors: Coastal Cabana and Baked Brown Sugar (both In Colors), and the new neutral, Smoky Slate. Enjoy!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.
- Beautiful blossoms! The Postage Due stamp was inked first in Baked Brown Sugar and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock. The blossom section was then inked in Calypso Coral, and snipped out. Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter and Pearls add glitz and glam.
- Distress! The sentiment “for everything you are to me”, from Petite Pairs, was stamped in Soft Suede. The edges were distessed with Soft Suede ink, while the entire banner was spritzed using the retiring Color Spritzer Tool. The Waterspots image is from the retiring French Foliage set.
- Pop it up! The Coastal Cabana “number three”, Calypso Coral flower, and Smoky Slate bicycle, were snipped out with paper snips and popped up on Stampin’ Dimensionals. Popping images up on dimensionals is an easy way to add interest, especially on relatively simple cards.
Noticed I used two retiring products on today’s card, the Waterspot image from French Foliage and the Color Spritzer Tool. These are two of my favorites, and they will have a permanent place in my stamping arsenal. Have you checked out the retiring lists yet?
American Boxer Club Nationals
As you read this post, Muffy and I are on our way to the National Boxer Show in Indianapolis. It’s a bittersweet trip, because little Lexi will not be showing. At the time entries were to be made, Lexi was still too thin. So, the room at the Wyndham was cancelled, and one of the top handlers in the nation was told that she wouldn’t be needed for Lexi’s class. But wouldn’t you know it…in the two weeks since the deadline, Lexi has gained weight. Arghh!
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| Lexi (right) with littermate Tyler at 9 months of age |
However, Muffy and I will be there today and Monday. Muffy will be having an echocardiogram done. Boxers are prone to heart disease, and because of that, the American Boxer Club offers inexpensive testing at their national and regional events…inexpensive enough that it is cheaper for me to drive 5 hours and stay overnight, than to get it done here in Iowa. Although the conformation events will not be going on yet, I will be able to at least meet some of the great Boxer breeders and handlers. We will be cheering on Lexi’s littermate, Tyler, from back home, when he shows on Tuesday. And, I will have been there and bought the tee-shirt…and the mug…and the tote! Until next time…
Fab card Ann! Love how you showcased the new colors and your details are as awesome as ever! Wow! You have made me looks this set with fresh eyes, indeed! 🙂
This card is a work of art! You should frame it. Seriously! Like you, my color spritzer tool will not be leaving my desk either once it retires.
This is so ‘you’, Ann, with all the lovely vintage details. I love the sounds of the new ink colors at SU! Smoky Slate and Baked Brown Sugar…they do know how to name appealing monikers!
A very lovely card Ann, love how everything is “popped” and the new colors are so “delish”. Hope all went well with the fur-babies!
I didn’t think it was possible for me to love that stamp any more than I do, but this is amazing! 🙂
Ann I just love this card! You’ve used one of my favorite stamps “postage due” and the colors are fab, although I love this set in any color. So great for so many different occassions. I really love the distressed touches of water drops and spritzing. It’s sooooo ANN! When I saw the spritzer tool and French Foliage were retiring I immediately thought of you. OMG… what were they thinking?
I got my new preorder stuff and haven’t had a minute to play! hugs.
Love the Card!! Beautiful! It made me giggle when you said your stamping arsenal! I am going to start using that! I hope you are having a good time on your trip.
Hugs
Shirley
Such a pretty card!!
What a gorgeous way to display that fantastic stamp, it’s one of my favorites! The layers and distressing are beautiful. Best wishes in Indianapolis…you are a busy lady! Erika
Love these colors together! It’s amazing how you can take tropical colors and make them vintage! Fabulous way to highlight the new colors! Hope all went well with the fur-babies!
Ann, this card is a show stopper! Those colors just jump off the page. So so pretty!
So sorry Lexi won’t be showing. Tyler sure is beautiful, hope he does well. Most importantly hope Muffy’s test results are all clear!
Can’t wait to hear how everything went! Have a great day!
What a gorgeous card! I love the colors. What a wonderful composition too. Have a safe trip and wonderful show. D
Wow, this jumped out at me as soon as I opened the PP page! What a great way to highlight those new AND retiring accessories and colors! Awesome!
Muffy and Tyler look so good together, and they are so much alike.
I believe I saw a stamp in the new catalog that looks like a water mark, but I can’t remember the name of the set. I will look again.
Lovely, Ann; makes me want to get my bike out and go for a nice spring ride. Always love the layers and bling with your cards! Good luck with the test and show. Safe travels!
Gorgeous card! Love the colors and dimension.
Safe trip and best wishes for Muffy.
Ann, your card is beautiful. I love the new colors, they are so pretty and cheerful to look at.
Good luck to Muffy, I am sorry that Lexi did not make it this time around. Next time. 🙂
Mary
Smashing card!!! Always a joy to see what you have come up with!! Jennifer, Calgary
Hi, Ann! I love the tropical/vacation feel you built into this card. Just got back from the beach and was missing it…so seeing this happy card with it’s gorgeous tropical flower, beach bike and postcard took me back for a second. It’s lovely!
Such a pretty card! Lots all the details. The colors work so well. Love the pearls and the sparkle! Grat job as always!
Have a safe trip! Our nephew, Tyler, who just got married in Muncie has to be a good omen for Tyler (the dog) to show well! Crossed fingers for good test results for Muffy.
Chris R. from Iowa
I love this set and I LOVE what you have done with it! Beautiful color combo.
Absolutely LOVE this card! Had me look at this stamp in a whole new way! May have to purchase it now 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Good Luck to Muffy! Ann, i am a Stampin’ Up demo and love looking at your blog. I love your cards, but i have to admit, I am a huge fan of your dogs. They are so beautiful. I think one of my favorite photos was of them standing at the window waiting the see the kids walk by on their way to school. Keep posting the pictures, they make me happy!!
Girl what would you do without those paper snips? You could give a class on snipping! Love it Ann! And the colors are gorgeous. Safe travels!
Bicycles and flowers… Reminds me of my last Mother’s Day. My kids bought me flowers and a new bicycle, and we all went riding together. It was an awesome day! Thanks for stirring up some memories, Ann! Oh, and of course I love your gorgeous card!
I do not like calypso coral…and then I see what you have done and oh my, I have to try this…love the bicycle and….well, just everything about this card…love it…by the way, welcome to Indiana, hope all goes well.
Gorgeous card! I love the new colors! I’m with you, my color spritzer is staying along with my French Foliage set! Have fun at the show, love the pic of Lexi and Tyler together, they are definitely “twins”! Good luck to him as well! Hope everything goes well with Muffy’s echo.
Love this. I have this set so this gives me an idea for use. Love the colors as well. I don’t have any of the new colors. Of course, love the boxer pics.
Love this. I have this set so this gives me an idea for use. Love the colors as well. I don’t have any of the new colors. Of course, love the boxer pics.
Love love love this card Ann ~ I get my shipment on Monday, didn’t hit send quick enough ~ can’t wait to see the new colors IRL ! and you’ve reminded me with this stunning card that I haven’t inked up this set yet! I know….my stamping time has definitely suffered when our sandwich generation was ushered into our lives. I’m sure hoping to play along with this challenge! Hoping all goes well with Muffy ~ *hugs*
Love the new colors – and the card – especially with the popped images! Have a great weekend with all of the furry critters:)
Nice card. I know you are going to miss the spritzer when it retires. I thought of you right away when I read it was one of the items going from SU.
Good luck to Muffy! May she shine like a little star.
Love the card, especially the bicycle. And oh my goodness that little Lexi is one gorgeous girl! Remember there is a reason for everything – perhaps she just wasn’t supposed to show this time. Hope the echo goes well! Enjoy your trip and be safe.
I love this card Ann thank you for sharing and I hope you get everything accomplished on your trip, best of luck! Nicole