It’s Tic-Tac-Toe Week at The Paper Players! I always find this to be such a fun challenge. I inked up a new set, Choose Happiness, and set out to create a clean card! Although it did involve fussy cutting, it was super easy, and I got to play with the new Blendabilities. Woo hoo! Enjoy!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.
- Layered and lovely! The Flower from Choose Happiness was stamped twice in Strawberry Slush. I snipped out the middle of one and popped it up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Of course, I had to try out Daffodil Delight Blendabilities for coloring the center pearls. They work great!
- Snipped! The Leaves from Choose Happiness were colored using Old Olive Blendabilities and snipped out. I had fun curling up a few to add some depth.
- Perfect alignment! I love the new Large Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder! To add a more tailored look, I made certain the the Polka Dots in my banner aligned perfectly with the Polka Dots on the card base. How cool is that!
Don’t you love how the large polka dots add so much interest to the card base? I almost wish now that I would have kept the center panel a rectangle, instead of making the banner. What do you think? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me!
And speaking of comments…do you remember last week’s baby card…the one for which I had no need?
I would like to “gift” it to Claire, of Claire Creates Cards, to give to one of her two grand-babies, who will be born in July. Just email me with your address, Claire, and I will get it out in the mail to you.
Also in last week’s comments, Terry asked if there were any new achievements with the kids. I finally got Lexi’s video together to share with her co-breeders…and Brady played the music which accompanied it. It’s long, and is just still pictures, but all of you are more than welcome to watch any or all of it. Click Here. It does take a little time to load.
I hope every one has an awesome week. And don’t forget…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…
Stamp Set: Choose Happiness; Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Strawberry Slush, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight Blendabilities; Card Stock: Whisper White, Lost Lagoon; Tools: Big Shot, Large Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Banner Framelits, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals; Glitz and Glam: Pearls Basic Jewels
All I can say is your cards are simply beautiful. You sure have the knack for this hobby. Thanks for sharing.
Such a pretty card, Ann! I love the embossed background. 🙂
What a lovely card, Ann. It is clean but all your little details really make is special. Love the way you lined up the embossing and the coloring on the leaves is spectacular! Wonderful card!
I love all the white with the pop of color! The embossing folder is calling my name. You are such an enabler!
Your card is just beautiful as all of your cards are!
Peggy
I pretty much like everything about this card, the colors, the embossing. so crisp and fresh!
PS: Finally got to watch the video on my lunchhour. How amazing to see how tiny Lexi was and it seems so long ago but it really wasn’t. Very nice job on the video and the music! hugs .
PS: Finally got to watch the video on my lunchhour. How amazing to see how tiny Lexi was and it seems so long ago but it really wasn’t. Very nice job on the video and the music! hugs .
Ann I LOVE this one! How cool is that!
I like all the white space BUT the embossed Large Polka Dots are the bomb! and I love how you matched up the pattern of the tag with the background! Super cool.
The fussy cutting of the focal point is fantastic! Love love it! hugs.
Your fussy cutting is very impressive! I love the clean look of your card and the colors you used. Very pretty!
I love it! so crisp and fresh. And the banner is wonderful – at first I thought it was transparent!
Beautiful card Ann and what a great embossing folder.
I enjoyed watching and listening to the video. It was great and Thank You 4 sharing that with us
Fabulous – beautiful colors and yes, glad you made the flag…perfect layering and the large polka dot background is wonderful!
Your card is just the epitome of summer. It’s so light and airy, and simply lovely. I have that stamp set on my wish list, and I think it might move up to the top of the list this week, along with the Blendabilities pens.
Your card is beautiful Ann. I so enjoyed watching the video of Lexi’s road to a champion. And Brady’s music was perfect. He’s quite the musician.
Love your card, Ann! And what an awesome job snipping out those leaves! I thought maybe you had a die for that piece.
Beautiful card. Love the white on white and pretty flower.
Thank you (and Brady!) for the video. The shots of Lexi looking over the fence and smelling the flowers are adorable. She and Muffy are so cute together and look so much alike. The photo of Brady with Lexi really looks like a big brother protecting his little sister.
Love the Lexi Video. Thanks for Sharing! As always, the card is awesome, too!
Beautiful card. I really like that flower!
So pretty! Love the large polka dots. The hint of green behind the banner and the leaves really make it pop against the white. And, the flower is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us.
I liked your card and I loved the video! Lexi is just so beautiful. What a joy to have! And Brady’s music that accompanied the video was fabulous.
Again a gorgeous card I love the detail and the snipping I too go for detail on my cards. Thanks for the update on he kids LOL. I HAVE A LIT GOING ON TODAY BUT WHEN I GET BACK ILL BE SURE TO WATCH
Beautiful card! Any tips you can share to aligning the polka dots?
This is gorgeous, Ann! Love all the white space and those big yummy polka dots, and I’m truly impressed how perfectly they line up! And the banner shape looks awesome!
Love this! Just perfect.
Gorgeous creation, Ann…the colors are so vibrant and your flower just pops off the page! Delightful!
By the way, I really liked the card too.
Lexi is a beautiful girl and as we know, Brady is a great musician. Thanks for sharing their wonderful talents.
God’s Blessings,
Lorie Betz
Great card – love that embossing folder – lots of cutting on this one but worth it! Thanks for sharing, I always love your cards.