Dreaming of Spring for The Paper Players

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IMG_1663-002It’s Sunday…and time to play with The Paper Players!  This week Laurie is hosting a theme challenge…Think Spring! When I think of spring, I think of butterflies and blossoms.  I selected a gorgeous pattern from the Painted Blooms Designer Paper collection, grabbed my two butterfly punches and got to work.  Because I think of spring as fresh, new beginning after a dark and dreary winter, I wanted to make sure my card had lots of white space.  Enjoy!pp234The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.

  • A bloomin’ banner!  Beautiful paper makes a beautiful banner, don’t you think? I made sure to center one of the flowers in the middle of the banner, and added a double Blackberry Bliss bow.

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  • Bloomin’ bling! Pearls, tinted with a Dark Wisteria Wonder Blendability, accent the centers of the smaller blossoms, while a sequin adorns the center of the larger bloom.  Of course, I just had to add pearls to the butterfly!

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  • Dreaming of spring!  “Dream” seemed like the perfect sentiment for this card.  With the subzero wind chills and record low temps we have been experiencing here in SE Iowa, I can only dream of warmer days!  This adorable little sentiment is from the Think Happy stamp set.

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Today’s card was a simple card, but I felt it captured what I think of when I “think spring”.  I am curious to learn what YOU think of when YOU think spring.  Won’t you let me know in your comment today?  Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and everyone of them.  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…

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach
Anne Marie Hile
Claire Broadwater
Jaydee
Joanne James
Laurie Schmidt
LeAnne Pugliese
Nance Leedy
Sandy Mathis
Debbie Mageed
Karren Johnson
Shannon Jaramillo

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For the New Two for Pals Paper Arts

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IMG_1605It’s Thursday, and as we all know…it’s time to play at Pals Paper Arts! This week we are treated to a  sketch designed by Nicole Watt.  Chock full of lovely layers, this sketch is just my cup of tea! Enjoy today’s elegant and easy wedding card.PPA241nmwThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tip:  Elegant and Easy
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.

  • “Texturiffic”!  Nothing beats a layer of lovely texture, unless it is TWO lovely layers.  The Spring Flowers Textured Impressions Embossing Folder does the honors on this card.

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  • Pearlicious!  The blossoms in the wedding bouquet image were quickly colored using Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Soft Sky and Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Markers.  A few pearls were added as the perfect, elegant, accent.  I know it may be hard to believe, but I decided to remove a few pearls, and I like the cleaner look.  (Gasp! Can you believe I just said that?)

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  • Sentimental!  I always hold my breath when I stamp a sentiment directly onto the card.  How about you?  But with the help of the Stamp-a-ma-jig, I was able to stamp this sentiment in Soft Suede perfectly…right where I wanted it!IMG_1605-002

Originally, I was going to use a Whisper White card base with white mats and design a white-on-white card.   But I decided a touch of neutral color was needed, and pulled out the Sahara Sand cardstock. I was pleased with the final result.  Now I just need a wedding!

Depositphotos_6435001_xsSo…what do you think of today’s card? Do you like it better with fewer pearls?  And how about stamping the sentiment directly onto the card…am I the only one who holds my breath doing this? (That’s why I use so many banner sentiments!) Won’t you let me know the answers to these questions in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and everyone! And remember, 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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Four New Sale-a-Bration Products

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New SAB Gifts

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NEW! Starting March 1st, Stampin’ Up! will add four new choices to the list of FREE products available during Sale-a-Bration. For every $50 you spend, before shipping and tax,  you can select a FREE Sale-a-Bration item of your choosing.

What will YOU select? As for me, I LOVE the Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack and the In-Color Accessory Pack.  I also can’t wait to get the For Being You stamp set…I want to color the “Thanks” with Blendabilities.  Plus, I LOVE the card sample they created with the Nature’s Perfection stamp set…so I need to add it to my list, too.  Oops…I guess I want all four of them!!!

Remember, these FREE items become available March 1st! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me. Until next time…

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