You’re In My Thoughts

“You’re in my thoughts.” These four words can truly show someone how much you care about them. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players.

You're in my thoughts floral cardThis week the sweet and talented Jaydee is hosting our monthly color challenge. What a gorgeous collection of colors she has selected for us: green, pink, yellow, black and white. Don’t you LOVE it! While I created a card with pink and yellow blossoms and green leaves, the sky is the limit on how these hues can be used. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

PP680Color Badge for You're in my thoughts floral card
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I love the Lifetime of Love stamp set and dies. The roses image looks so sweet, colored in Bubble Bath pink, while the small Lemon Lolly flowers bring a smile to my face. They are so cute. I did a little experimenting by using the Floral folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders collection to form the backdrop for the floral image and die cuts. Usually I use the more subtle patterns of embossing folders.  Looking back at the finished card, I wish I would have used something a little more subtle. As they say, hindsight is 20-20.  But one thing I would not change is the Basic Black Perennial Postage frame.  I like the bold, graphic look it imparts. Of course, I could not resist finishing the card with sparkling rhinestones in the centers of those sweet little Lemon Lolly flowers.

You're in my thoughts floralTo download the free step-by-step tutorial for today’s “You’re In My Thoughts for PP680 card”, which includes all the paper measurements and all of the current products used, please click on the button below. For every card which has been posted on my blog since 2019, there is a free tutorial.

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Rainy Days For PP679

Rainy days are always better when spent with a friend!  It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

rainy days for PP679This week sweet, sweet Claire is hosting a theme challenge:  Rainy Days.  I LOVE rainy days. They are great for a multitude of activities: reading a book, cleaning out a closet, watching a movie OR just watching those old raindrops fall like the young lady in this image. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

rainy days for PP679
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rainy days for PP679

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Paper piecing is one of my favorite techniques.  In the case of today’s card, paper piecing allowed me to express my inner interior decorator by creating a custom window seat cushion and pillow.  I used a pattern from Perennial Lavender in shades of spruce and peacock.  I was also able to channel my inner stylist, dressing this young lady from the In the Moment set in a Moody Mauve top and Boho Blue jeans courtesy of Stampin’ Blends. The sentiment, from Playing In the Rain, is one of my favorites.

Rainy Days PP679

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A Note From Ann

Hi friends! Between showing dogs, cleaning up an Airbnb, and packing, I am writing a quick little note to apologize for today’s very short post. By the time you read this, I will be winging my way home from Seattle after attending Brady’s (our son) wedding. In typical Brady fashion, he and his fiancée Korin, set their wedding date as Leap Day.  In what must be the worst example of planning on my part, after showing Nueve in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday, February 24th, we would drive two long days back home to Iowa, deliver Nueve to his good friend Rose (who was already watching Sixx and Uncle Q), pack, and fly out at 5:00 AM Tuesday the 27th. Once in Washington, I would have one day to make boutonnières and create a floral collar and leash for Kia, the flower dog.  Since all of this is happening in the future from the date I am writing this, I am sure I got all of this done and survived.

In the meantime, here is a picture of “Mr. Handsome Pants” strutting his stuff around the ring with his good friend, Michelle.

Nueve movement Lakeland

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Sweet As Honey Card

A bright and cheery card proclaiming “You’re as sweet as honey” would be welcomed in anyone’s mailbox, don’t you agree?  It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

sweet as honeyThis week the talented Anne Marie is hosting our monthly sketch challenge.  The “layer lover” in me is absolutely gaga over her multi-layered sketch. While I incorporated a variety of different patterns from the Bee Mine designer series paper collection, I can’t wait to see what YOU create! I know it will be fabulous.

Sweet As Honey PP678 sketch

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Sweet As Honey PP678

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I’ve said it before and I will say it again…I LOVE how Stampin’ Up!’s papers and colors coordinate with each other. Can you believe I used 6 different patterns from the Bee Mine collection on today’s card? I think my favorite would have to be the Daffodil Delight plaid. It looks so fresh matted against Lemon Lime Twist cardstock, while the floral pattern is like a breath of spring.  Although the Bee Mine Valentine stamp set was obviously designed with Valentine’s Day in mind, it can be used for a variety of cute, romantic cards.

sweet as honey PP678 closeup

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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…

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