It’s Thursday, and the Pals at Pals Paper Arts are treating you to a color challenge this week: Baked Brown Sugar, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla. Isn’t this a yummy combination? Since I needed a “thank-you” card to give to Muffy’s handler, I decided to pull out the Blue Ribbon set, and stamp away. This set seemed so fitting, considering the situation. I hope you enjoy today’s card.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Ruffles! Adding ruffled ribbon is easy with 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim! A little adhesive on the elastic edge holds the ribbon in place. It doesn’t get any easier than this!
- Layers! The Blue Ribbon image was stamped in both Calypso Coral and Baked Brown Sugar, and then snipped out. Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to “pop-up” the layers!
- Pearls! The ribbon ends are actually snippets of Calypso Coral Polka Dot paper from the Subtles Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stack. Of course, a few Pearls never hurt a thing!
I like this card. For some reason it has a hint of a retro/vintage feel. The color combination takes me back to the Art Deco days…and I love it. What do you think of today’s card? Are you getting a bit of a retro vibe? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me, and I do try to read each and every one. Of course, 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: Blue Ribbon; Inks: Calypso Coral, Baked Brown Sugar; Designer Series Paper: Et Cetera; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Baked Brown Sugar; Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals; Glitz and Glam: Baked Brown Sugar 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim, Pearls
Perfect thank you for a winning handler!!
Fantastic Ann! Everything about this makes me think of a 50’s dress my mom used to wear with a tulle petty coat. I think it was a square dancing outfit. Love those polka dots!
It’s definitely a winner! The ribbon and pearls…just beautiful.
What a winner this card is! This card is just perfect for Muffy’s handler. Too bad the melon color wasn’t more of a pink for her show lead – the baked brown sugar color reminds me of Muffy’s fabulous coat! The big polka dots on the vanilla make it seem vintage or retro for me. Almost like a slightly faded reddish orange polka dot too. The touch of the pearls made me smile! Perfect card for her! Love that ribbon as well! Grand champion of a card!
Chris R. from Iowa
Oooh, that is a yummy color combo. Love the signature pearls. Super thank you card for the special achievement.
LOVE this….what a great color combo! I still have CC out on my desk, I might be able to play with this combo sometime soon!
Love your card Ann. This is such a handy stamp set that can be used for a lot of different occasions. Perfect for your purpose. Great colors too.
Beautiful card, Ann. Love the ruffles and the pearls are perfectly placed.
Ann this is so cute! love the new colors too and those polka dots are just dancing!
Your pearl trimmed ribbon is Fab and the receiver will just love it. hugs
What a beautiful card! At first, my eyes kept seeing Pacific Point for a Blue Ribbon, but then it finally sank in — no blue, just an incredible execution of “Ann” style. Your handler and Muffy should love the card and cherish it. Nancy B
It’s a really neat card, Ann! Love that color combination!
Adorable card! Love the color combo and the pearls! I look forward to seeing your works of art!
This is beautiful, Ann! Love the color combo, the polka dots and of course your beautiful pearls! I know Muffy’s handler will be thrilled to receive it!
So perfect for the occasion! Polka dot perfection!
Beautiful, in signature Ann style! The ruffled ribbon is gorgeous here as well as your pearls. Perfect for Muffy’s handler! This makes a very nice color combo and does have a bit of vintage vibe. Very nice!
So cute! At first I thought you had not placed any pearls on your card…but a closer look I saw them. It just wouldn’t be your card without the pearls…lol. Love how you made them in a polka dot fashion. Who doesn’t love polka dots?
Perfect card for Muffys handler! Love how you used the pearls.
awesome how you continued the polka dot theme with your signature pearls
To me, there is nothing in the paper crafting world that conveys “happy” more than polka dots. They just make me smile. This card is magnificent and certainly a fitting tribute for Muffy’s handler!
What a beautiful card, Ann! The color combo is so yummy. It’s fun to see the Blue Ribbon done in these colors. I’m certain Muffy’s handler will be thrilled to receive it. I know I would be! That ruffled ribbon is so much fun to use and adds such a rich embellishments. Absolutely gorgeous!