Primrose Petals and Gumball Green for Pals Paper Arts

It’s Thursday, and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts! This week is our monthly color challenge:  Primrose Petals, Gumball Green and Whisper White.  What started out as a combination that I thought I would hate, turned out to be one I love.  I hope you enjoy today’s card as much as I enjoyed making it.

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ long by 5-1/2″ long.

  • Stampin’ off! The Solid Blossom from Stippled Blossoms was inked in Primrose Petals and stamped off four times to achieve the proper shade of pale. The Stippled stamp was actually stamped “full strength”.  The same thing was done with Gumball Green and the leaves.  The result is the perfect duo of colors for two-step stamping!
  • Custom color!  Very Vanilla Seam Binding was dyed a subtle shade of Primrose Petals in seconds.  How?  A few drops of Primrose Petals reinker was added to a Stampin’ Spritzer.  I laid the ribbon upon a paper towel, and spritzed away!
  • Pretty pearls! The Argyle Pattern from the now retired Patio Party Designer Series Paper collection was tailor-made for this card.  The colors match the colors in the flowers perfectly!

    On the Road Again

    As you read this,  Muffy and Lexi, with me in tow, are headed to Wheaton, IL  for four shows from Friday through Sunday. These are going to be super competitive shows, including two Boxer specialties, with some of the top Boxer girls in the Midwest in attendance.  Wish us luck!

    Muffy chillin’ in her crate on a recent road trip.  She’s all set with her water bucket, chewy, toy, and a video in the portable DVR.  Muffy rides right behind me.


    So there you have it!  Because the sentiment can be easily switched out, this card would be perfect for a variety of occasions:  thinking of you, birthday, wedding, anniversary, or thank you. What do you think of today’s card? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment?  Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one.  And remember, if you have a question about the cards I make or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

    Stamp Sets:  Stippled Blossoms (W 132076;  C 126747), Loving Thoughts (W 128436;  C 125845); Inks:  Primrose Petals (126858), Gumball Green (126861), Primrose Petals Ink Refill (126851); Designer Series Paper:  Patio Party (retired); Card Stock:  Whisper White (100730), Primrose Petals (126841); Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (127750), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Paper Snips (103579); Glitz and Glam:  Basic Pearls (119247), Very Vanilla Seam Binding (120999);

    A Peek at the PPA and Ann’s Picks From the New Catalog

     

    It’s time for a peek to pique your interest in this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge! Won’t you join me for Thursday’s reveal?

    Ann’s Picks from the New Catalog

    I have received several emails asking me what I like best from the new 2013 -2014 Catalog.  Wow! That’s a tough question, but I will try to narrow it down to ten groups of products.  

    1.  All FIVE new In-Colors
    2.  Big Shot Magnetic Platform (Page 184)
    3.  Embellishments:  Very Vintage Designer Buttons (Page 169), Washi Tape and Candy Dots (Page 171)
    4.  Ribbon:  In Color 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim (Page 173)
    5.  Punches:  Hexagon, Mosaic, Artisan Label (Pages 180, 181)
    6.  Embossing Folders:  Beautifully Baroque (Page 191)
    7.  Framelits:  Deco Labels, Chalk Talk (Pages 186, 187)
    8.  Stamp Sets:  Really Good Greetings (Page 38), Wetlands (Page 69), Notable Notations (Page 98), Gorgeous Grunge (Page 109), Six Sided Sampler (Page 125), Tape It (Page 133)
    9.  Designer Series Paper:  Soho Subway, Venetian Romance, Modern Medley (Pages 151, 153, 154)
    10.  Wood Mount Cases (Page 197)

    What is your favorite product from the new catalog?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? I can’t wait to read what you like.  What?  You don’t have a new catalog? If you do not currently have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and would like a new catalog, please email me today and I will make sure one is mailed to you.  Until next time…

    Last Day for the Retiring Lists; Second Round of Shares Begins

    Yikes! June 3rd has arrived already! It’s the last day to order items off these retiring lists:


    Here are a few more cards made with sets which are retiring:

    Button Buddies (W 122735,  C 122737)

    Best Dad Ever (W 120399,  C 120681)
    Tea Shoppe  (W 125545,  C 125547)
    Decorate a Daisy (W 125989, C 125991)
     
    Jack of All Trades  (W 122620, C 122622)
     Praying Hands (W 122043)
     
    Quint-Essential Flower (W 126790)

    Second Round of  the New Catalog Shares

    The deadline to sign up for my second round of shares is June 9th. These shares offer:

    • 6″ x 12″ sheets of paper, suitable for cards and scrapbooks
    • 2-1/2 yards of ribbon…1/4th of a roll…enough for several cards
    • a discounted “I Want It All” Option which ships for FREE
    • Payment by either PayPal or personal check…the decision is yours
    • Fast shipping and processing…I expedite the order from Stampin’ Up! to me!

    Here are the available options:

    The Stampin’ Schach
    2013 – 2014 Product Shares

    1. Designer Series Paper Share 

    • You will receive one 6″ x 12″ sheet of each double sided pattern of all 13 Designer Series Papers included in the catalog 
    • This is a total of 78 sheets of 6″ x 12″ paper 
    • Price is $34.95 + $4.95 shipping 
    • Papers include: Quartefancy, Natural Composition, Soho Subway, Afternoon Picnic, I Am Me, Gingham Garden, Etcetera, Birthday Basics, Venetian Romance, Eastern Elegance, Modern Medley, Polka Dot Parade, Epic Day This and That

    2. Ribbon Share 

    • There are two new styles of ribbons, in a total of 17 different colors You will receive approximately 2-1/2 yards of each ribbon 
    • This is a total of approximately 42-1/2 yards of ribbon 
    • Price is $34.95 + $4.95 shipping
    • Ribbons included are: All 12 colors of 3/4″ Chevron and all 5 In Colors of 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim

    3. New Embellishment Share 

    • You will receive 391 items 
    • This includes: 150 new-style buttons, 10 In Color Boutique Details, 6 Hardware Clips, 200 adhesive backed embellies (Candy Dots), 25 Candy Dot Brad Bases
    • Price is $34.95 + $4.95 shipping 
    • Items included are:  Neutrals, Brights, Regals and Subtle Designer Buttons; Very Vintage Designer Buttons; In Color Boutique Details; Hardware Clips; Brights, Neutrals, Subtles, Regals Candy Dot; Candy Dot Brad Bases

    4. “I Want It All” 

    • Receive 78 sheets of 6″ x 12″ paper, approximately 42-1/2 yards of ribbon, and 391 assorted embellishments for one low price 
    •  Price is $99.95 with FREE shipping 
    • This is a 16% savings over the cost of all three shares, if bought separately

    Special Add-Ons (Not sold separately) 

    Either one, or both, of the options below can be added to Shares 1 – 4. 

    A. Paper Stacks 

    • You will receive 100 6″ x 12″ sheets of paper (20 from each of the four color families plus the In Colors) 
    • Price is $25.95 + $5.95 additional shipping when added to Shares 1 – 3 above; 
    • FREE shipping if added to the “I Want It All” Share 4 

    B. Additional New Ribbons  

    • You will receive approximately 2-1/2 yards of each of the FIVE new colors which have been added to the pre-existing ribbon styles 
    • Total of 12-1/2 yards Price is $6.95 + FREE shipping when added to any Share 1 – 4
    • This includes:  Pear Pizzazz 3/8″ Taffeta, Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambow 1/8″ Taffeta, Soft Sky Seam Binding, Blushing Bride 1/8″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon 

    If you have any questions, or wish to reserve your share, please email me. Please feel free to share the share information with your friends. Until next time…