Colorful Thank You Card for PP437

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Is a pearl bedecked, colorful thank you card in your future? It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

colorful thank you cardThis week I have the pleasure of hosting the color challenge at The Paper Players.  I thought a trio of Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight would be perfect for creating spring cards. I had fun creating this colorful thank you card, and I hope you enjoy it.

colorful thank you cardThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

This card is not one which can be created quickly.  However, if you have a little time on your hands, it is a fun card to make.  It involves using the Stamparatus “hinge step” technique to stamp the images which are found in the larger “windows”.

colorful thank you cardThe other windows were paper pieced using Balmy Blue cut-outs created from a second Florentine die cut.  Of course, I absolutely had to add pearls to the center of each.

colorful thank you cardThe circular focal point involved stamping the image three times in the challenge colors, and using Layering Circles framelits to cut them out.  A Clear Faceted Gem, surrounded by pearls, adds sparkle.

colorful thank you cardFor all the details on how to make today’s colorful thank you card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  For more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

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April Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to make your own colorful thank you card?  I would love to be your Demonstrator.

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

April Code:  NVMXYQGS

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players team members for more inspiration. 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…

The Paper Players Design Team

Price: $110.00

Fable Friends Bunny Easter Card for On the CASE

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Who doesn’t love an adorable bunny card at Easter? You can make your own in this week’s On the CASE with Ann & Nicole!

Bunny Easter CardWhile I continue to break down samples from current Stampin’ Up!® catalogs, my On the CASE partner, Nicole, is using her investigative skills to solve CASES throughout the crafting universe. Let the fun begin!

Bunny Easter Card
Occasions Catalog Page 27

bunny easter cardWhile absolutely adorable, I really didn’t have a need for this Easter basket. However, I did need an Easter card to send to my son, Brady. Even at the age of 30, he loves “cute”, and I knew he would love a Bunny Easter card. So I set off to create one using this basket as my inspiration.

Bunny Easter cardNow this poor little card has been through the mill.  Unfortunately it was the victim of a canine card attack.  It seems a certain little someone has a thing about ribbons, and I guess the Calypso Coral ribbon was calling his name.

bunny easter cardDon’t let this innocent face fool you…

Bunny Easter CardGQ is indeed guilty.  So if you notice a  few ripples at the bottom of the watercolored panel, it’s because I cut it off the original card,  ironed it, reused it and recreated everything else.  I wished I would have snapped a few pictures of GQ’s distressing technique.  I’m sure there is a lesson to be learned. I hope you enjoy today’s card!

Colors of the Day

easter bunny card

Stamps and Papers and Inks…Oh, My!

Stamps: Fable Friends
Paper: Petal Pink cardstock (4-1/4″ x 11″, 4″ x 5-1/4″, scrap), Coastal Cabana cardstock (2-5/8″ x 4″), Shimmery White cardstock (2-1/4″ x 3-5/8″, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″), Vellum cardstock (1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″)
Inks: Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Tuxedo Black Memento
Other: Big Shot,  Stitched Rectangle Thinlits, Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 1-1/4″ Circle Punch, 1-1/2″ Circle Punch, Bitty Blooms Punch Pack,  Aqua Painters, Calypso Coral 3/8″ Satin Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels,  Mini Glue Dots,  SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals

“On the CASE” Notes
Your Step-by-Step Guide

1.  Score the Petal Pink cardstock at 5-1/2″ to form the card base. Fold and crease using a bone folder.

2.  Emboss the 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Petal Pink cardstock using the Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Add a piece of 3/8″ Calypso Coral Satin Ribbon across the front, 1-3/4″ from the bottom edge. Secure the ends of the ribbon on the back of the panel, then adhere the embossed panel to the card base.

3.  Die cut a Coastal Cabana 2-5/8″ x 4″ Stitched Rectangle.

4.  Stamp the Bunny image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto Shimmery White cardstock. Watercolor using an Aqua Painter and the following inks:  Bunny – Crumb Cake; Jacket – Coastal Cabana; Grass – Granny Apple Green; Inside of Ears – Petal Pink; Shading Around Bunny – Balmy Blue.  Die cut using the 2-1/4″ x 3-5/8″ Rectangle Stitched framelit. Adhere to the Coastal Cabana rectangle using dimensionals, and add to the card base.

Bunny Easter card

5.  Using the 1-1/2″ Circle Punch, punch out a circle from Vellum cardstock.

6.  Ink the sentiment in Calypso Coral.  Stamp onto Shimmery White cardstock. Punch out using the 1-1/4″ Circle Punch.  Adhere to the vellum circle using dimensionals.  Add to the card base.

7.  Punch a small blossom from Petal Pink cardstock.  Adhere to the sentiment with a glue dot.  Accent with a single rhinestone.

8.  Add a Calypso Coral double bow.

For all the details on how to make today’s Easter bunny card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  For more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

easter bunny cardNow head on over to Nicole at  Pixel Maven’s Retreat to see the CASE file she has been working on.  Nicole always writes the BEST tutorials!tag card

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April Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to create your own Bunny Easter card? If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own, I would love to be your Demonstrator. The supply list is located below.

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

April Code: NVMXYQGS
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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? 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…

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Price: $110.00

Floral Hello Card for PP436

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Who says you can’t use plaid Christmas paper for a spring floral “Hello” card? It’s Sunday, and at The Paper Players we are Mad for Plaid!

Floral Hello CardThis week, the talented LeAnne is hosting our theme challenge:  Plaids or Checks (as the focus of your project).  While I could have pulled out the oh-so-springy Gingham Gala designer paper, I still had some plaid paper from the Under the Mistletoe collection which I thought would pair nicely with the Wonderful Romance set. I hope you enjoy today’s card!

floral hello card

Colors of the Day

floral hello card

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

One of my “go-to” layouts is placing a focal image on a stitched circle, and then adding a banner sentiment. I know you have seen me use this layout many, many times.  It’s an old friend of mine, and I feel quite comfortable with it.  Once again, I found myself gravitating to it.

floral hello cardI used the Wonderful Romance bundle, and watercolored the images using an Aqua Painter and inks.  The colors I used are listed in the tutorial.  The brighter foliage was achieved by using Daffodil Delight ink.  The Fresh Fig blossoms have just a touch of Daffodil Delight in their centers, which is hidden by rhinestones. However, you can clearly see that I added a few speckles, which gives them a touch of realism.  Please note:  While the Wonderful Floral framelits dies are not available, the Wonderful Romance stamp set is!  Plus, there are several lovely floral sets with framelits which would work equally well with this layout.  Don’t be afraid to experiment!

floral hello cardI also broke up the greenery slightly by adding Fresh Fig “sprigs”.   Of course, I couldn’t resist adding a Highland Heather butterfly.  This one reminds me a little of the small purple ones which used to be so prevalent during springtime in Iowa.

floral hello cardWhen I have a more complex and “busy” focal point, I like to keep the sentiments “cleaner”.  A simple “hello”, from the Beauty Abounds stamp set,  was all that was needed to complete this card.

For all the details on how to make today’s floral hello  card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  For more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

floral all occasion card

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April Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to make your own floral hello card?  I would love to be your Demonstrator.

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

April Code:  NVMXYQGS

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s floral hello card? And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players team members for more inspiration. 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…

The Paper Players Design Team

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Price: $110.00