It’s Thursday…and we all know that it’s time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts! This week we have a versatile sketch for you. I opted to pull out one of my favorite stamp sets from the Holiday Catalog, Truly Grateful. Enjoy this feminine card with rustic undertones!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Rustic Femininity
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Dimension! The wheat image was stamped twice. The top image was watercolored and snipped out. Popping it atop the second image with Stampin’ Dimensionals adds fabulous depth and dimension.
- Lovely layers! To add a touch of interest, a Crushed Curry label was added below the sentiment banner. The Crushed Curry color ties together the wheat and the awesome Sweater Weather plaid card base.
- Pearls! Trios of Pearls are randomly scattered across the Soft Sky Chevron background. The result is a delightfully feminine card with rustic undertones.
I love this color palette. There is just something about Soft Sky and Very Vanilla that is soothing to the senses. 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. And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
(Coming Up: Update on Muffy, Brody and Lexi; Retired Sets for Sale; Blog Candy, Paper Players challenge)
Stamp Sets: Truly Grateful, Gorgeous Grunge; Inks: Crushed Curry, Soft Sky, Soft Suede; Designer Series Paper: Sweater Weather; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Soft Sky; Tools: Big Shot, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Labels Collections Framelits, Hexagon Punch (for banner end), 1-1/4″ Circle Punch (to create rounded corners), Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge Daubers, Blender Pens; Glitz and Glam: Linen Thread, Pearls
First have to say that I always love how you apply the pearls…they are always such a pop of design and dimension….LOVE YOUR CARD!
Wow – I love what you did with the wheat. Fabulous dimension and watercoloring. The color combination ROCKS. The trio of pearls are really awesome. Just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing with us!
This card is exquisite but that’s the kind of work for which you are known. Love this set even though I don’t own it. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Absolutely gorgeous card, Ann!! It’s truly a work of art, love the coloring (being a fan of water coloring myself), love the layout and all the other wonderfully delightful details, what a fantastic treat for the eyes this morning. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Gorgeous card
Even tho your date is October Ann, I’m Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving
Your card is amazing! I love the detail work–you are a pro with scissors. Now I wish that I had ordered this stamp set!
Your cards should be framed. Love how you used the colors. And as always, every element works perfectly together. Beautiful.
Wow! Great Card and great set, if I do say so myself. 😉 Your water coloring and the grunge spots are just perfect. TFS Ann!
When this post popped up on the screen I said to myself “oh boy is that beautiful!” It really is. So much so that I didn’t even notice any blue : )
So beautiful. Love the color combinations.
Lynn
Ann this is fabulous. Glad you said the color of paper was VV because I thought it was distressed WW. Either way it is fantastic grouped with Soft Sky and Curry.
Now you know I LOVE your triple pearls, and snipped wheat … so cool. hugs.
Gorgeous! I love all the details but that wheat is so nifty the way you colored it and snipped it out etc. The pearls in threes are a fun touch. Great job as always!
Chris R. from Iowa
breathtaking details and your coloring is impeccable . . .
Love this beauty, Ann! the pearl clusters are wonderful!
Love, love, love this card Ann!!! Fabulous job my friend!!!
Fabulous card. I think it can be a masculine or feminine card. Looking forward to the Muffy, Brody, Lexi update.
Fabulous Fall card, Ann! I thought of you when I saw the Gorgeous Grunge set. Looking forward to the update on Brody, Muffy and Lexi. Off to finish Halloween cards for the grandkids. Have a wonderful day, Ann!
This really is a lovely card. Can’t wait to hear about the kids!
I really like this layout and hope to use it again and again. Great card for this season!
I love this card so much! WOW the layout and colors, what a treat!
Nicole
Beautiful……love the watercoloring!
It is definitely a soothing card Ann. The texture and dimension are wonderful. Just a total card on every level!
Wow – what a work of art ! This card is truly beautiful !