Buried Treasure—Monochromatic Wreath

With the onset of Fall, my thoughts immediately turn to creating  fall cards.  For this week’s Buried Treasure feature, I just had to bring back one of my favorites from September, 2009.  Click HERE to read the original post. It is hard to believe that I crafted this card two years ago for an Our Creative Corner monochromatic challenge.  This is a design that is timeless.

Making It Fresh

  • Spice it up with Spice Cake Designer Series Paper!
  • Make it “pearl-fect” by adding Basic Pearls!
  • Fall in love with it by using the Gently Falling stamp set!

Paper Winner

According to Random.Org, the lucky recipient of 100 sheets of 6″ x 6″ retired Designer Series Paper is  #33 Luann!

Luann said…

Poor Brody! I hope he gets well soon! Can’t wait to see the whole card…I really like the little bit you’ve revealed!

August 31, 2011 9:30 AM
Thank you to all who left comments on my Pals Paper Arts Sneak Peek and The Reveal!  Would you like another chance to win more paper next week???  Just let me know!
I will be away from my computer for most of the weekend.  I do have posts scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, however I may not get to your questions and comments in a timely fashion.  But you do know that I treasure our blogging friendships and I look forward to reading your comments and answering any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques I use.  Until next time…

The Holiday Mini…My Top Twelve Favorites

Holiday Mini (Flash Edition)
Holiday Mini

The Holiday Mini goes live today, and if you are like me, you have a Wish List a mile long!  Many of you have asked me for my picks, so I narrowed it to twelve.  Here we go:

  • Piece of Poison Stamp Set…Not for the little ones, this realistic set is perfect for vintage cards. Its “Poison” image is gorgeous when glittered!

  • Gently Falling…Perfect for fall cards!

  • Christmas Lodge…Rustic, masculine, vintage.  This set is a triple threat.

  • Stitched Stockings…How cute is this set! Pair it up with Stocking Builder Punch and double the fun.

  • It’s A Wrap Holidays…Perfect for making “sweet” little gifts!

  • Simply Scored…a MUST have for everyone!

  • Spice Cake Designer Series Paper…a yummy confection of patterns!

  • Holiday Stocking Bigz Die…Adorable with a capital “A”!

  • Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper…you’ll go mad for plaid!

  • 25 and Counting (with the 1″ Square Punch and Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die)…a memory in the making!

  • Ribbon…Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin or VeryVanilla Velvet…all three are a treat!

  • Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder…not just for winter!

Of course, there are several honorable mentions:  the card keeper box, cello bags, kraft gift boxes, mini-jingle bells and more! This is one Holiday Mini which hits a bases-loaded home run!

Have fun and stay tuned as I enter into stamping high gear! Until next time…

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Amazing for the PPA

It’s Thursday and time to play at Pals Paper Arts! And what could be more fun than a color challenge!  I must admit that never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that Riding Hood Red, Calypso Coral and Basic Gray would work together.  But you know what…it does!  And from where did this trio originate? Stampin’ Up!’s Color Coach!
Today’s card is classic in design, and relatively quick to create.  No “vintagizing” for me on this one.  It uses the French Foliage and the Floral Fillers stamp sets. Enjoy!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:  Random Stamping

  • Random stamping! The three varieties of leaves from the French Foliage set were inked in the three challenge colors and randomly stamped onto a Very Vanilla panel.  I also inked up the Postmark  and Waterspot stamps in Basic Gray and added them to the mix.  Hint:  Start with a panel which is larger than what you will need.  This way, when you trim it to size, some of your images will be stamped off the edges.  It looks more “natural” than trying to position your images off the edge. Stamp your largest image first, then fill in with your smaller images.
  • An “amazing” sentiment! I selectively inked the Amazing sentiment from Floral Fillers using a Riding Hood Red Stampin’ Write Marker.  The leaf was inked in Basic Gray, as was the Waterspot stamp, and was stamped off before stamping onto the sentiment oval. A few little speckles, courtesy of the Color Spritzer Tool, and the look is…amazing!
  • Bow magic! A snippet of Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon sets off the Basic Gray Bow.  Need a refresher on making the perfect bow?  Click HERE for my Video Tutorial.
  • The “pearl-fect” finishing touch! A “string” of pearls highlights the right side of the image panel.

Unconventional colors for fall, but I think they work.  What do you think?  Let me know in today’s comment.  And if you have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use,  please do not hesitate to email me.  Until next time…

Stamp Sets:  French Foliage (W 120845,  C 121166), French Foliage (W 122780,  C 122782); Inks: Basic Gray (109120), Calypso Coral (122939), Riding Hood Red (111836), Riding Hood Red Stampin’ Write Marker (120971);  Designer Series Paper:  Domestic Goddess (122355);  Card Stock:  Basic Gray (121044), Very Vanilla (101650), Riding Hood Red (111348), Calypso Coral (122925);  Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Large Oval Punch (119855), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Color Spritzer Tool (107066);  Glitz and Glam:  Basic Pearls (119247), Basic Gray 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (124326), Riding Hood Red  3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (122988)