Can you believe it? The Paper Players are celebrating our 200th challenge today! For our 200th, we wanted to do something special. Here is the scoop:
- Each one of the Design Team members selected a favorite past challenge.
- Participants are invited to select ANY of the DT challenges, and make your project based on that challenge. Please let us know which challenge you selected.
- One randomly selected participant will receive ALL of the DT cards as a bonus for participating.
I selected Challenge # 142…Create a Clean and Simple One Layer Card. I decided to ink up one of my new stamp sets from the 2014 Catalog. I hope you enjoy my debut of Corner Garden.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Clean and Simple One-Layer Card
This card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Blendabilities! The Corner Garden background stamp was inked with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, and then the fun began! The blossoms were colored and shaded using Stampin’ Up!’s new Blendabilities. These will be available to the general public in late June or July.
- Sequins! Coastal Cabana Sequins, from the 2013 – 2015 In Color Sequin Assortment, are the perfect centers for the Coastal Cabana flowers which I “planted” in my corner garden.
- “Bee” is for Brady! It was my son Brady’s idea to add a little bee to my garden. Because the flowers in this image are realistic, the bee needed to be realistic. Luckily, the set Think Spring, from the retired 2014 Occasions Catalog, had the perfect little guy. His sparkly wings are courtesy of Dazzling Diamonds.
I hope that all of you are having a wonderful Father’s Day! I was thrilled when Brady texted me and said he was coming home for two days. He has not been home since Christmas. The Boxers were elated to see him….and so was I.
Speaking of Boxers, Brody is recovering well from his operation. For those of you who missed the original post, we had to neuter him in order to alleviate the symptoms of an enlarged prostrate and prostatitis.
And I have been waiting so long for one of Lexi’s Major Win pictures to arrive so I could post this news, but I just can’t wait any longer! I have to announce that little Lexi is now CHAMPION Burlwood’s Unlike Any Other. Lexi ended the journey to her title at the Tree Towns Boxer Club Specialty last weekend in Wheaton, IL. I will definitely post both of her major win pictures as soon as I get them.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card as much as I enjoyed creating it! Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? And remember, one lucky participant in this week’s Paper Player challenge will be receiving this card, as well as those from the rest of the design team. As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Corner Garden, Work of Art, Think Spring (retired); Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento; Blendabilities: Rich Razzleberry, Coastal Cabana, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Color Lifter; Card Stock: Whisper White; Glitz and Glam: 2013 – 2015 In Color Sequin Assortment
Ann, firstly… congratulations to Lexi. I know how hard the work is to make a dog a champion! Congrats to you both 🙂
Also… so glad that Brady is home!
I love your card. Beautifully colored. It’s such a wonderful stamp and you really showcased how striking it can be.
Hugs
Jaydee
Ann, I saw your card this morning on PP and this afternoon my local SU demonstrator dropped off this stamp set! I am astounded by your coloring prowess! This is magnificent!! Although I haven’t a prayer of making a card this great, I thank you for this inspiration.
And my goodness what awesome news about Lexi! Congratulations!! Hugs, Darnell
What a beautiful way to feature this gorgeous stamp, Ann! Your color selection is lovely and your Blendabilities coloring fabulous. Way to rock the 200th, my friend!
What a beauty, Ann! This stamp just arrived and this inspires me to get inky with it!
Holy Wow!!! That’s one beautiful card and you’re already an expert with the new markers. That red flower just pops right off the page. And we all know how I love bees – love the sparkly wings. Love to the pups and congrats!
Congrats to Lexi and you!! Glad to hear Brody is recovering well. I hope the surgery was a success. Hugs.
Brody is one handsome pup! So glad that he is recovering nicely. Your card is FABULOUS…always love your coloring/painting….gorgeous stamp!
WOW WOW WOW! This is a work of art….and the bee is just the icing on the cake! Gorgeous creation for our 200th celebration! Someone will be very, very lucky!!
Ann this is gorgeous and I can almost smell them! how beautiful! love the center sequins and tiny bee is adorable! So pretty….hugs
PS: Good news all around .. Brady, Brody, and Lexy.
Absolutely gorgeous card Ann! I think I just walked through a garden.
Ann, the card is absolutely gorgeous! I am so glad I ordered that stamp. Very happy that Brody is coming along so well healing after the surgery. And CONGRATULATIONS to sweet “not-so-little anymore” Lexi!!!
We had a fantastic Father’s Day. Our granddaughter’s 12U softball team won the Ankeny 3-day double elimination State tournament yesterday. Really awesome since there were 60 teams there wanting the title of CHAMPIONS!!!
This is GLORIOUS, Ann! Look at you, going all one layer! Love all the masked blossoms gently piled into a corner. Great job on it. 🙂
Congrats on Lexi’s big news! And glad Brody is healing from surgery. Always enjoy catching up on puppy news!
Thank you so much for picking my Americana card at Paper Players. 🙂 That was a nice surprise. Have a beautiful day!
Ann, your card is fabulous! Love the bee! And so proud of Lexi!!
So pretty, Ann! Love the addition of the little butterfly. Have fun with your time with Brady. 🙂
love the natural addition of the bee in a garden of course…..
As usual you have out done yourself. I wasn’t going to purchase anymore flower stamps and then you gone an done Corner Garden. Love it. Congrats to Lexi!!! Glad to hear Brody is doing well. Sorry he won’t be able to show anymore, he is a gorgeous boxer. All your boxer’s are good looking. Have a good week, Oh, glad to hear Brady made it home for Father’s Day.
I love this stamp , and your coloring is superb. I can’t imagine anything any prettier.
Congrats on Lexie’s win!!!
Absolutely stunning, gorgeous, fabulous, beautiful card. I can’t wait for the other new color blendabilities to come out. Thanks for sharing!
Just breathtaking!!!!
Stunning card! The flowers and your coloring are absolutely gorgeous. So vibrant and life-like.
Great idea Brady had to add the bee. It is perfect.
Glad to hear Brody is doing well.
Congratulations to Lexi!
Great coloring. You’ve added so much depth to the flowers it’s hard to believe they are flat images!
Also, your dogs are beautiful.
This is one gorgeous garden!
what a wonderful post from you, today; it’s so full of happiness, color & pictures; TFS!!
Eye popping gorgeous. I went WHOA out loud as soon as I opened the post. I continue to be inspired by your talents.
This is the prettiest card ever. Your use of the new Blendabilities has convinced me that I need to try them as soon as they are available. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work. Kay V
Thank you for debuting this fantastic stamp in such a stunning manner! Beautifully colored, Ann.
So glad your son was able to visit, lots to celebrate in your family this weekend!
Wow! Ann, this is stunning! You did a super job with the coloring!
I want this stamp…like yesterday! I knew I wanted it before but your card pushes it up on my list. Thanks!
Wow–wonderful depth for a one layer color. I think it was all the blending of colors that created at least part of the depth. Such a beautiful card–I would love those flowers in my garden. Congrats to all for Lexi’s accomplishment. Dar
Anne gorgeous card love the colors!! Happy to hear the good news for your children!! Congrats!!
This is certainly a work of art! Simply gorgeous! Love the bee and those fabulous blinged up wings.
Brody is looking as handsome as ever. I so hoped his surgery will take care of his problems. Lexi is just a natural! You are going to have to build on an extra room just for all the stuff from their winnings! I am sure Muffy is one proud big sister telling the world she taught her everything there is to know about winning.
So glad Brady was able to come home. He had some amazing European adventures to share.
Chris R. from Iowa
This card is beautiful. I have stayed away from the other brand of markers but think I am going to try the new ones from Stampin Up. So glad to hear about Brody and of course Lexi. Congrats to all.
Card is Absolutely Stunning and Brady you done good by suggesting adding of the bee. Can’t have flowers unless you have the bees :} Such beautiful coloring Ann. I agree; it does need framing.
That is such a lovely stamp. One to go on my wish list for sure.
Way to go Lexi and congratulations.
So nice to hear that Brody is on the mend and doing better.
OMGosh how GORGEOUS!!! and that includes Lexi Lu 😉 congrats on the BIG win! and ‘ol brady sure is looking sharp …
thanks for sharing this beautiful card and puppy news …always looking for that 😉
Ann, this is such a great post! LOVE your garden… Almost looks real. This image done by you is a frame able art piece. Brady had a great idea with the bee…just glad only one. And am happy he is home with family for a couple of days! Brody looks great and ever so proud of little Lexi! Thanks for sharing!!
Wowza, Ann! You are a fabulous artist! I thought your last one layer card was awesome, but this is just amazing! So much bold beautiful color. Love it!
Stunning Ann! I bet this was a fun card to color! It looks so real and vibrant, SO pretty. The bee is a great addition. Enjoy your visit with your son. I’m happy to hear that Brody is on the mend and Lexi made her title. Happy times for the Schach household!
What a beautiful card as always. I love the coloring and the flowers are fabulous. You are sooo talented!!
I am so in love with this stamp now that I see it in action. It is on my “wish list” but I think it just moved to the top 🙂 Thanks for sharing your beautiful work today! Wendy K.
This is so gorgeous Ann! Your coloring is beautiful and the bee is the perfect addition! So happy that Brady is home for a few days and that Brody is doing well after his surgery! And a big congratulations to Lexi!
You used the perfect sentiment for your card Ann-this is a fabulous work of art-your coloring looks great with the blend abilities as well
Ann, this one needs a frame! What a gorgeous card. The shading and coloring is magnificent, and I love the touch of sequins. The bee is the perfect accent. I can almost hear him humming in amongst the flowers. Stunning!
Your card really is just gorgeous! Love the color combinations!
Wow What a beautiful card. I just love it!
So happy Brady came home. that was a long stretch from the last time you had him home.
So happy Brody is feeling great and all is well with that handsome Twin.
Wohoo for Lexi! She is a beauty! I am glad the judges realize that and gave her the tittle.