It’s Sunday…and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, the talented Sandy has a fun sketch featuring a tag for us. Who doesn’t love making tags? I know I do! I inked up the Timeless Love stamp set and pulled out the Pretty Petals designer paper and got to work creating. I hope you enjoy today’s card.
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This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide and 5-1/2″ long when folded.
- You make my heart smile! The sentiment was inked with Memento ink and stamped onto Very Vanilla cardstock. The floral image was colored using Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, and Mossy Meadow inks and Blender Pens. Rhinestones decorate the centers of the flowers and the small punched heart.
- Tag…you’re it! The tag was created with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch and decorated with strips of Pretty Petals designer paper.
- Coordination! One of the fabulous features of Stampin’ Up! products is how well they coordinate. I never hesitate when mixing and matching designer paper from the same collection. With today’s card, the patterns are united by color! And what about the touches of gold? Gold foil and gold sequins add a touch of elegance.
“You make my heart smile”. What a beautiful sentiment! If you are reading this, you DO make my heart smile. I am so grateful to have loyal stamping friends and customers. Because of you, I earned Stampin’ Up!’s Founder’s Circle again this year. Founder’s Circle is an honor given to the Top 100 demonstrators in the United States and the Top 20 demonstrators in Canada. I can’t believe I will once again be sitting alongside those whom I consider to be stamping royalty…people whom I idolize…this September when we travel to St. George, Utah.
This is the last year Founder’s Circle is being held, and I feel blessed to be going. It was a “day-brightener” at a time when I needed one. With storm damage to pay for, with a return of my back problems, and with two puppies at an age where they need attention, training and socialization, I was unable to attend Convention. As much as I wanted to go and see my friends, my heart and my head (and my back) knew my place was at home this year. Sometimes one just has to accept the reality of the situation. So…you can imagine my surprise when I started receiving texts from my friends who did attend, telling me I had earned a spot in the Top 100. With my focus centered on puppies the past five months, I am truly, truly surprised and humbled. I could not have done this without my loyal customers, many of whom are like family to me, and without the members of my team, on whom I can always count.
Earning Founder’s Circle has rejuvenated me. I am ready to once again return to my stamping roots…posting more often, doing more videos, offering more lessons and tutorials, and most importantly sharing my passion for stamping with others. By watching the “kids” and helping around the house, my newly retired husband will be freeing up valuable time I can use to pursue my passion….but first I have to get through jury duty next week! So watch for changes starting in August!
I was very pleased with how today’s card turned out. I think it has a wee bit of a Deco flair. Maybe it is the colors or maybe the font. What do you think? Won’t you let me know in your comment today? Your comments are 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…
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Ann- You make the most beautiful, outstanding cards I have ever seen. You are a true talent. Boxers are my favorite dogs. We have always had boxers. And yours are so , so, so adorable. Someday I will be able to buy one for a pet.
This is charming!! The moment I saw it I thought of the artist Mary Engelbreit!!
Fabulous, great layers and colors…reminds me of something by (forgot her first name!) Englebrecht might die! Love your creation!
OH wow that’s wild and beautiful! Reminds me of two things – Mary Englebreit’s art and the Pennsylvania Dutch artwork. Both wonderful of course.
Lovely card, Ann…..those patterns are so bright and cheery, I love what you did with them! It makes me happy, and I am happy that you earned FC again this year! You are always tops in my book! 😀
Ann what a fabulous riot of colour from the mix of papers you’ve used on today’s card, my favourite stack too – gorgeous! Huge congratulations on achieving Founder’s Circle again, it couldn’t have happened to a nicer person – so well deserved! Onwards and upwards, my friend!
Ann, once again, “Congratulations” on making “Founder’s Circle”!!! You certainly deserve it!!! So sorry you couldn’t make it to convention but now you can go in Sept.! I’m sorry your back is still an issue! I hope it improves quickly now! Your card is gorgeous as usual!
Diane Gil
Ann, this card has so much going on and yet the papers and embellishment look great together. Very pretty
I adore this card!! Definitely has a Mary Engelbreit vibe – love it, love it, love it! Congratulations on making Founders’ Circle – what an honor!! Bad backs are no fun – my husband put off spinal fusion for 10 yrs. by using an inversion table daily. Hope you find some relief soon!
I’m so happy for you!! I hope your back feels better soon!! Thanks for your pretty card.
Wow, do I like this card. The colors and patterns all work so well together. You have a magic touch. Congrats on Founders. Sending wishes that things will be getting better, especially your back. Hugs to all the furry family.
Congratulations on earning Founders Circle! I so look forward to reading your blog, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful cards (and seeing/hearing more about the puppies). I hope your back is better soon, and that jury duty goes smoothly.
Congratulations!
I love your card with the fun tag. The colors and designs remind me of an old cookie jar my mom had. I don’t know the history behind it but it ended up missing when I cleaned out the house after my parents died. Probably my brother grabbed it. I would have loved to have had it just for the rich colors and patterns. I guess I can just click on your blog and look at your terrific card to remind me. I doubt it I could duplicate it. I love all the rich colors and rich details. This card showcases this stamp set to the max!
I think we have had enough of these storms now. Nice gentle rains at the appropriate time will be nice for a change. Luckily we only have had a little storm damage to contend with. I guess Mother Nature wanted the RAGRAI riders to really get their fill of Iowa weather this week!
Congrats, Congrats on making it into the Founders Circle!!!! That is wonderful. Also congrats to Kim on retiring. It will make life a lot easier. Sorry to hear about back problems, it is probably all those nights sleeping by Muffy and the puppies. As always you did a wonderful job on your card. I agree with Jodi, it looks like a Mary Englebreit design. I love her items. Take care, Pam
Beautiful card, Ann! I also wanted to say (again) how happy I am for you to have earned Founder’s Circle! You are definitely one of the most talented stampers I know and your hard work is paying off! Congrats, Pal!
congrats on the Founder’s Circle nomination …you have definitely earned it!!!
your card today reminds of mary englebright style …LOVE it!!
Congratulations! How wonderful and so exciting. I will look forward to you posting more in August. Your card today is a stunner, the colors just pop! That DP is gorgeous.
I love the combination of pretty papers you used!
We love you Ann — and you were sorely missed by ME at Convention this last week!! Hugs to you!!
Congratulations! YOU are stamping royalty! Hope your back is feeling better. Fab card-great colors and tag.
Ann, CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful achievement! You certainly have earned the recognition! SO happy for you! So sorry you are having back problems. REST and take care of you! Today’s card is gorgeous! I just love the color combo, the sentiment and your mix of patterns! You card made my heart smile! XXX
Black, red and gold… yum! Love this Ann, and love how you tied off the tag with sequin trim. Thanks for making my sketch shine, and a big congrats on earning founders circle!!!
Congratulations on making Founders Circle!
Another ABSOLUTELY STUNNING card Ann! Reminds me of a Mary Englebreit design! Sorry to hear about your back and not being able to attend the conference, but CONGRATS on the wonderful, well-deserved HONOR you amazingly talented lady!!! CHEERS!
Beautiful card! I love the way you used the designer papers. Congrats on Founders Circle. I consider you to be stamping royalty.
Such a rich and gorgeous mix of patterns and papers, Ann! The touches of gold are fabulous and really give the design elegance. Congratulations on achieving a well-deserved spot at Founders’ Circle–delighted for you!
Dear Ann,
Congratulations! I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering from a back problem. Please take care of yourself and rest when you can. The puppies are so cute. They are fortunate to have you caring for them. The card today is beautiful.