It’s Thursday, and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts. This week’s color challenge features a regal duo and a neutral: Cajun Craze, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla. When I saw these three colors together, I thought it looked a little nautical, and immediately thought of using the Open Sea stamp set. But then a little voice said, “Hey, Ann! Why not create something fun and humorous, instead of your typical vintage card!” And then another voice was saying, “Ann, why not use one of those cute sets and papers you got in the preorder?” Since I am not one to argue with the voices in my head, I did just that. I pulled out the new Work of Art set, the new Sea Street set and paired them up with a set from the Occasions catalog: Hello, Sailor. I hope you enjoy today’s creation!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Cheery Octopus! This little eight-armed cephalopod is such a cutie-patootie! Who can resist that smile? I fussy cut around the tentacles…and although Temptation raised her head, I did not add a single pearl to the little guy! And what about that little bit of new Maritime Designer Series Paper peeking out from behind the image panel? Isn’t it awesome?
- Speckles and chevrons! What a fabulous combination the Chevron image from Work of Art and the Speckles image from Glorious Grunge make! The Chevrons pack a visual punch, and are great for filling up “white space”. Work of Art definitely made my list of Top Ten Stamp Sets from the new catalog!
- Hello, Word Bubble! A word bubble was cut using the Word Bubble Framelits. It’s the perfect way to frame the “Hello Sailor” saying.
Although I set out to create something a little different, this card still “feels” like me. Maybe it’s the banners…or perhaps it’s the speckles. And although I did not use pearls, there are candy dots. Isn’t it funny how some things just ingrain themselves into our designs. What about you? Is there something that always seems to find itself on a card you create? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me, and I do enjoy reading them! As always, 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 Sets: Sea Street (2014 Catalog), Work of Art (2014 Catalog), Glorious Grunge; Inks: Night of Navy; Designer Series Paper: Maritime (2014 Catalog), Regals Designer Series Paper Stack; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze; Tools: Big Shot, Word Bubble Framelits, Hexagon Punch, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber; Glitz and Glam: Regal Candy Dots
I loved this card so much I had to buy it. Your killing me ann!!! LOL
Love the whimsy to this, totally made me smile. Love all the details esp the chevrons and the spots. The colors really work well with this. Totally a fun card!
Chris R. from Iowa
Love this whimsical creation, Ann! Our son was in the Navy and I keep thinking I need to get the Hello, Sailor set and the nautical DSP for some cards for him. Can hardly wait to see what inspiration you have next! As always, TFS! Hugs
This is amazing! I love everything about it!
I love this card. I really, really love this card. The colors, the stamp sets, the “you”. I would like to tell you what about me always makes it to my cards, but I can’t think of anything except that I’m very neat, orderly, methodical, plain, yet can’t make a card like that to save my soul – they always come out detailed and more artsy.
Beautiful card Ann. That little octopus sure does put a smile on one’s face.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend and hope you have a great Mother’s Day.
So fun!!! This set is definitely on my list to order! 😀
Ann, this card looks definitely like you! The nautical dsp in the back actually looks elegant the way you have it! Great card!
Love this Ann! This set was not on my “have to have” list but I think you’ve changed my mind. Your 3d effect is fantastic!
GREAT CARD!!! Good Sneek Peek sample. Love this set. One of the many great sets in the new FAB CADDY!!!!
Love it, and anything nautical. Seems like I use ribbon or washi tape on all my cards lately.
A really cute card and still you. And no pearls in sight!! You and your fun card just got in my head “get that stamp set, get that stamp set”.
Just adorable Ann!!! The science teacher is peeking out in you!! LOL!!! Love it!!!
I love the whimsy of this card. And the new DSP is perfect.
This card is so happy looking. I love the background stamps you used and that is one of my favorite techniques. My Itty Bitty Background stamp set is a go to set for me. I just recently purchased Gorgeous Grunge and will no doubt get my money’s worth from that one as well.
I just got this set in my pre-order and I am over-the-moon in love with it. It always amazes how you bring your stamps to life. Just amazingly adorable. Great use of multiple stamp sets. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Ann such a cute card. Love the octopus here and I wasn’t going to buy this set??? hmmmm.
The colors are perfect for a sailor… and YOU are most diffinitely PEARLS. LOTS OF PEARLS…
Me.. i like a bit of glam, but I’m too stingy to put so many on my cards. Hugs
PS: I can’t wait to get my preorder… Friday.
Love your fun card!!!
This is too adorable for words! Love the layout, colors, and embellishments!! Another “deep sea treasure”! 🙂
I love the colors on this card. You have created a very fun card with lots of detail. Great job! thanks for sharing!
Oh my gosh this is adorable, Ann! What a job you did cutting out that octopus, too. My order comes today! I’m so excited!
Love the octopus and your card is soooo cute!
This is fun! Really cute and the colors worked well with your design!
OMG!! I LOVE this!!! Perfect sentiment for the Octopus! Such a fun card!
What a great card! The red white and blue color palette really pops and your dimensional touches seal the deal. Love it!
Oh, how super cute is this card!! Love every single detail on it, Ann. The sponging on the back of this cute guy really adds a lot of depth, it looks like he is really “floating” in the deep blue sea.
Thank you for sharing.
It makes me smile! All the perfect finishing touches are there – including sponging behind the octopus, it gives it such depth…
Even your cute, funny cards are real works of art!
Cute, cute, cute! I just love this little octopus and your card is fantastic!
So adorable! That octopus makes me happy. 🙂 The voices in your head made good choices!