Another birthday has come and gone, and with it, a time for reflection. My thoughts always turn to my mother on my birthday. She loved flowers, so when I made my Design Team card for this week’s The Paper Players challenge, I pulled out a floral set. The sketch seemed perfect for creating something with just a touch of elegance…and more than a touch…of pearls. I hope you enjoy today’s card!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Softly Elegant
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Softly saffron! The Blossom from Stippled Blossoms was inked in So Saffron and stamped off once. The Stippled image was inked in Baked Brown Sugar and stamped off once before overstamping. The Smaller Blossoms were not stamped off, and provide the perfect contrast.
- Softy distressed! The Speckles image from Gorgeous Grunge adds a perfect vintage touch. Edges of the blossoms and banner were lightly distressed using a Sponge Dauber and Baked Brown Sugar ink.
- Softly elegant! Pearls adorn the embossed panel and blossoms for a touch of tasteful elegance.
My mother was a “jill”-of-all-trades. She could knit, crochet, tat, sew, quilt, paint and carve. But it didn’t stop there…she was a fabulous cook and baker. Of course, she was always there to lend a hand on the farm, especially when it was time for the babies to be born. Whether horses, pigs or cows, my mother was ready to come to the rescue if needed. It was my mom who taught me how to milk cows…and who attempted to teach me how to bake a pie.
I know that my mother would have loved today’s card, but how about you? Won’t you let me know in your comment today. Your comments are always important to me. 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…
Questions and Answers
Q. Mitzi asked this question about my Look Up to Father card:
Beautiful card, Ann. I love your reminiscing of your dad. You have precious memories of him. I have a question about your card. I notice there is a shadow behind the starburst shape. I assume it is ink. How did you do that? Thanks.
A. Mitzi, the Starburst was punched out of the square of paper. A sponge dauber and Soft Suede ink was used to distress the “teeth”. Then the square of paper with the opening was placed over the tree image.
Hopping blogs I came across this STUNNING card. WOW!! It is so beautiful, guaranteed your mom would have loved it. Happy Mother’s day to you Ann.
Belated happy birthday wishes Ann! Another enjoyable read – your mum sounds like a great lady. The thing I like most about this card is that it’s so different to my own style yet so beautiful it makes me want to use so many of the techniques you’ve outlined to create something similar. I’ve just purchased this stamp too!
Ann, this is gorgeous. I love how you stamped onto the DSP. The colors work beautifully together. The pearls are the perfect finishing touch – as always.
Hugs
Jaydee
With everything that has happened in my life in the past week, I totally missed your birthday!!! So sorry — Happy Belated Birthday. Hope it was a wonderful one! 🙂 Wendy
Beautiful Ann. Love the muted colors and of course all those pearls. My mom was also a Jill of all trades. I remember her making repairs as well as teaching us how to sew. And she was a good cook too. Really miss her even after so many years.
Gorgeous card! Love the layout and the colors you used. Of course the pearls are your perfect touch. 🙂 Hope you had a fantastic birthday!!!
Ann this is gorgeous and I just know your mom would have LOVED it. She was a woman of many talents apparently… my mom was a wonderful mom… but not a sewer, knitter, or anything like that. She was a GREAT cook (with a small budget) and wonderful baker… I sure miss her alot. hugs.
Happy Birthday Dear Anne! Your cards are always inspirational and gorgeous.
I hope you had a wonderful birthday, Ann! Your card is so lovely, adorned with plenty of pearls and exquisite flowers. Your mother sounds like she was quite the amazing woman; you are fortunate to have had such a great role model. Thanks for sharing your wonderful memories!
What a beautiful card, Ann! I’m glad you enjoyed your birthday and I know your mom would have loved your card. Thanks for bringing my sketch to life this week, in more ways then one. Big hugs, my friend. 🙂
Another gorgeous creation! Love the colors (up until today I have not been a big Baked Brown Sugar fan), speckles, and pearls. Your mother sounds like she was a truly amazing person (just like her daughter).
Happy Belated Birthday Ann!! What a stunning card this is! The soft yellow flowers are so delicate. I like the unusual pairing of pool party with the green leaves to. This is my favorite card you have made using this stamp set and such a sweet memory of your mom. Thank you for sharing with us, she sounded so special. Wishing you a wonderful year!
I love the card and the memories. I have been thinking of my Mom all weekend too. She died 25 years ago this weekend.
stunning card!
Gorgeous~ and very elegant
Happy Belated Birthday
Gorgeous, Ann! Love the shade you used for this glorious floral image! AND of course, the pearls, embossing, distressing and grunging! Hope you had a wonderful b-day too!
GORGEOUS!! – as are all your cards…you are one talented lady!!
HAPPY Birthday, Ann! I hope every day is a special day for you!
I loved reading about your parents! They were so much like my mom and daddy! Weren’t we lucky!
Your card is gorgeous as always! You amaze me every week! You truly are an inspiration! XX
Beautiful card as always!!! Happy Hello and Birthday Wishes to you!!!!
A beautiful card and a beautiful tribute to your Mother! I believe she sees and adores this card! But mostly, I believe she sees the results of her Motherhood in you! A Very Happy Birthday week to you Ann, Blessings and great memories!
Belated Happy Birthday Ann! Can we pretend I sent you that gorgeous card? 🙂 I hope you had a special day, and that your year is a special one too.
Carol
I love and admire your cards and the posts about your fur babies. Reading your words about your mother reminded me of my mother and how much I miss her. She did a lot of the things your mother did…except tat. I am a tatter. A neighbor lady taught me when I was about 7. I still tat today at almost 77. {{Hugs}} Happy belated BD. Peggy Mullenaux
Simply sensational! This is a beautiful card and I am sure she would have cherished it. The details are so rich. You constantly amaze me with your talent! Belated birthday greetings, dang, I forgot to put it on the calendar. I love reading about your personal life as well! Have a fun and safe trip for the show!
Chris R. from Iowa
Beautiful and elegant card. Such a loving tribute to your mom. And Happy Belated Birthday. Hope you had a good one.
Of course just beautiful, Ann. Of course pearls, Ann!! I love it, as usual!!
Such a lovely card, Ann. You really make this stamp set shine. I love how you used pool party and soft suede as the mat colors. It really makes the whole design pop. Loved reading about your mother too–what an idyllic childhood! Hope your birthday was wonderful…((hugs))
Another Ann-A-Mazing card!! LOVE IT!!! It’s just gorgeous and you always add such great details to your creations Ann! 🙂
Ann, What a beautiful card and what wonderful words about your Mom. I always enjoy reading your blog, you have such a talent for writing (and paper crafting and . . .)
Hope you had a wonderful birthday and thank you for inspiring me in so many ways!
Ann, always a fan of your style and projects. I’m going to make this for my mother. Her birthday is the end of May and it will be perfect for her. Thanks as always for the inspiration.
Gorgeous card – Happy late birthday!
Hope you had a fabulous birthday, Ann! You’re mother sounds a lot like mine, super creative in so many ways. She would have loved your card, it’s just gorgeous. I love how you used the stippled blossoms to make a background, and your soft, neutral colors with just a pop of blue here and there. Wonderful take on the sketch.
You ALWAYS turn out something amazing! I am in awe of your talent!!! Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoyed your day!
Beautiful card. How did you do the diagonal emboss with the pearls on. Thanks.
What a beautiful card, love the soft colors! I love reading your stories about your childhood and growing up on a farm. Wow, what an amazing Mom you had, I can see where you get your talent from! Hope you had an absolutely wonderful birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday, my friend! I hope you were duly feted and spoiled and loved on! May the coming year be one of joyous creativity for you. I absolutely love the soft vintage vibe of this very beautiful card. The colors you chose are perfectly aged, and your stamping, as always, is sheer perfection. The pearls add to the elegance of the design….which is completely lovely! You are such an artisan!
Ooo, Ann .. I hope you had a wonderful birthday , I always think of my mom to on my b-day , she’s still with us but has Demenshia … 🙁 , still love her 💞
But anyway I love lov you BEAUITIFUL card !!
Tfs,
Hugs frenchie
Hellos to the boys ,🐶
Ann..
A beautiful card I’m sure you Mom would have loved. My Mom also loved flowers and spent many hours in her yard with her flowers.
Thank you for sharing you wonderful talent and a “Belated” Happy Birthday.
Thank you so much for sharing your memories of your Mom. I miss mine, also. I think that generation were such exceptional people..so brave, daring, creative, hard working, salt of the earth!
Your card is stunning and I love the colors. I don’t have that stamp set but shall see what I can substitute. Your work is always elegant and lovely and that’s how I think of you! Many thanks.
Another beautiful card! Hope your birthday was terrific. My youngest daughters birthday was yesterday. So we were celebrating this weekend also.
Happy Belated Birthday. Your card is just beautiful.
Loved your card, Ann. Stippled Blossoms never fails to look elegant wherever it’s used. I love reading your family stories. They make your creations come alive by giving me a window into your soul! Happy Belated Birthday!
Barbara in South Carolina
gorgeous!
Ann, what a lovely, elegant card!! The panel with the pearls looks amazing, the flowers, stunningly beautiful in that color. Thank you for sharing and a Happy Belated Birthday to you, Ann, I hope your day was wonderful.
Absolutely gorgeous, as always. Your mom sounds as great as your dad. What a lovely childhood you had. No wonder you turned out so good : ) Hope your birthday was great and that your card arrived – I mailed it early and with lots of stamps.