Beau Chateau for Pals Paper Arts

It’s Thursday and time to play at Pals Paper Arts! And what better way to get those creative juices flowing than with a sketch by talented Pal, Margaret Moody!  I hope you enjoy this vintage-style friendship card featuring the gorgeous Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:  Vintage and Lovin’ It
  • Have a yearning for Faux Burning?  It’s so easy!  Simply tear the Designer Series Paper up and towards you, then blacken the edge using a Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink.

  • Spritz and crinkle for a vintage wrinkle! I took First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper, and tore and distressed the edges with Soft Suede ink.  Then I spritzed it with Stampin’ Mist, and crumpled it up.  After carefully unfolding the rectangle, it was allowed to air dry.  It forms a fabulous mat for the Chicken Wire pattern!

  • Who can resist Emboss Resist?  The Flourish from Elements of Style was inked in VersaMark and stamped onto the Chicken Wire paper.  It was then heat embossed using Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  Next, Marina Mist ink was applied over the top using a Stampin’ Sponge.

  • A butterfly flutters by…on a pearl encrusted Mini Clothespin! A whimsical touch which adds so much!

  • Scrunchy and bunchy! Shirring ribbon is a breeze.  I simply pull a thread and shirr away!

  • The “Pearl-fect” Punch! A Blossom Bouquet Triple Punch flower is cut in half and decked out in Basic Pearls. This is designed to make you say “Wow”!

I hope you enjoyed today’s reveal.  Remember, this card will be winging its way to one lucky person who will be randomly selected from everyone who leaves comments today and yesterday.  The winner will be named in the next post. 

So…what do you think of today’s card?  I think the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper is a wonderful choice for creating a vintage/shabby chic style of card.  As always…I LOVE answering your questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use.  Never hesitate to email me!  Until next time…
Coming Soon:  Blog Candy, CASE of the Week, a special birthday card for Michelle the Handler, and my HUGE retired stamp list  

Stamp Sets:  You’re a Gem (W 122268, C 122270), Elements of Style (W 118611, C 120045), Creative Elements (W  122645, C 122647); Inks:  VersaMark (102283), Soft Suede (115657), Marina Mist (119668);  Designer Series Paper:  Beau Chateau (122357), First Edition (121878);  Card Stock: Pink Pirouette (111351), Baja Breeze (111352), Very Vanilla (101650);  Tools:  Heat Tool (100005), Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130), Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (122464), Sponge Dauber (102892), Stamping Sponge (101610), Distressing Essentials (118762), Cutter Kit (106958);  Glitz and Glam:  Baja Breeze Seam Binding (122331),  Mini Clothespins (122942), Basic Pearls (119247), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772), Vintage Trinkets (118764)

A Peek at the PPA

Oh my gosh…time has gotten away from me! Can you believe that is Wednesday and time for a sneak peek at this week’s Pals Paper Arts card?  After Convention, I am still so far behind with answering emails and checking everyone’s blogs.  Plus, I didn’t get the Twins back from Michelle the Handler’s until late tonight.  Of course, they want Mom to get off of the ‘puter and play with them.  So…I will oblige them by making this a quick post! I hope you join me for Thursday’s reveal of a vintage-style card!

Would You Like Today’s Card?

It can be yours simply by leaving a comment on today’s and tomorrow’s posts.  I will randomly select a winner to receive this card…if he or she would like it! 

My Gift from Shelli

As a person who was lucky enough to find someone to enjoy the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit this past April, I was designated a VIP at this year’s Convention.  One of my perks, among many, was a VIP tour of the Riverton Stampin’ Up! headquarters.  At the end of the tour, each of us received a cellophane bag filled with carmels and a roll of the new IN-Color ribbon.  Adorning the bag was a tag/bookmark, made by Shelli and her daughters, Shalae and Sara.  Shelli autographed each one!  Don’t you just LOVE it?  I did!
Would You Like to Join Me at Convention Next Year?
Take advantage of the $99 Starter Kit Special and start enjoying the discount, start enjoying the pre-orders, AND start making plans to join in the fun next July in Salt Lake City! I would LOVE to talk with you about the benefits and savings that could be yours if you order the kit.  Ready now? Click HERE to order today and begin receiving your discounts immediately.  And remember, this fabulous Christmas Box will also be yours if you order before August 1st! 

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Coming Soon:  Blog Candy, More Convention Boards, CASE-a-dia, and More!

More Convention Inspiration

Just as I thought…I came home with so many ideas I just can’t wait to get stamping! However, at my age, it takes me a little longer to recuperate from a trip like this one than in the past! But rest assured, I am inspired and motivated!  Here are a few more pictures from Convention!
The entrance foyer of the Stampin’ Up! Riverton facility is quite impressive.

I wish this were my fireplace!

Shelli’s Office is so chic!

I snapped this cute cart at Riverton.

Paper flowers were abloom everywhere!

I can’t wait to CASE this and add my own vintage touches!

Isn’t this scrapbook page to die for?  It’s from a Main Stage presentation.

This fabulous Christmas box AND a discount can be yours during the $99 Starter Kit special.  “Test Drive” Stampin’ Up! If you have ever thought of joining the fun, now is the time, especially when you can take advantage of this price.  Just look at what you get! And don’t forget the box. (Shh!  I get one, too, if you join me.)  Of course, as with all Starter Kits, this one is customizable!
 I would love to have you join me at Convention 2012!  This is my personal invitation to you to take advantage of the $99 Starter Kit Special. If you have any questions, I am only an email away!

Oops…What’s this dog picture doing in today’s post?  Brody is waiting patiently for Mom to come home from a week of fun! Notice how much better his eye is looking?
Join me tomorrow as I share a picture of my “Shelli Bookmark”, autographed by Shelli herself and made with the help of  her daughters for the VIP demonstrators.  I LOVE it!  Plus…I see Blog Candy in the near future!  I know you will not want to miss out!  Until next time…