Hello there and Happy Tuesday to you! I have some exciting news to share this morning. I have been asked to join on as a member of the Design Team with the fabulous gals over at Hand Stamped Sentiments! Whoo Hoo!! (Thanks ladies!) I'm so super excited to be part of the team and look forward to sharing in the fun. Please stop by and check out the weekly challenges and play along with us!
PS: If you are looking for my Blog Hop / Candy post please keep on reading and scroll down to the next post (dated 1/30/11) for more info. :) A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, I truly appreciate all of your kind words.
This week, we are having a COLOR CHALLENGE at Hand Stamped Sentiments! What a perfect time for this challenge with Valentine's Day right around the corner:
I had a lot of fun with my first project! I busted open some Red Glimmer Paper (featured in the SU! Occasions Mini Catalog) for the first time for this lovey, dovey creation. This paper is just fabulous! I used a LOT of it on this card, even added a little strip behind the Pinking Heart Border punch. You just can't go wrong with sparkle, I say. I also attempted to try a stitched and pleated ribbon treatment on this card. Keeping in mind that I cannot sew in any way, shape, or form, I think it came out pretty well. I DID fidget with it for quite some time though, (to try to get the pleats even) then finally gave up and accepted that it looked pretty cool the way it ended up. I was trying to get it to resemble a garter...I can see it...can you? :)
There is a lot of dimension to the card, too. The panels, circles and hearts were all popped up. Also, I used a black polka-dot transparency sheet (from the retired Night and Day Specialty Paper) over a piece of Real Red card stock for a little added shine to the textures and sparkles. All of the supplies I used are listed at the end of the post, too. :)Finally, here is a photo of the inside of the card. I couldn't STOP using that Glimmer Paper! I thought this would be a fun card for my sweet hubby, for Valentine's Day. But since he already had a peek at it, I guess I need to go back to the drawing board. Hooray, that means a chance to use more Glimmer Paper! *sigh*
Thank you for stopping by and please come visit us over at Hand Stamped Sentiments for many more, fun ideas with this sweet color mix. Hope you are enjoying your week so far! I'd love to hear fom you, so won't you leave me a comment and say hello? :)
Stamps: Filled With Love
Ink: Real Red and Basic Black Classic ink
Paper: Night & Day DSP, Red Glimmer Paper (Occasions Mini Catalog), Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock
Accessories: Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Small Heart Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Heart to Heart XL Punch (inside of card), Paper Crimper, Stampin' Dimensionals and Basic Rhinestone Jewels.
Congrats on the DT post and I love your card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, so elegant with the glitter and that ribbon is perfect! The inside is just as beautiful as the outside. Love all the details and dimension on your card. Congrats on the joining the team, can't wait to work together, how much fun!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! They picked the right person for their DT! You will be awesome as is your card! Love all the dimensions on this beauty and the glimmer paper is definitely the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteCongrats AM, that's AWESOME!! Can't wait to check out all the fun challenges you are going to awe us with over at HSS!
ReplyDeleteLove your Valentine card, especially the sweet little bit of sparkle behind the teeny tiny hearts, cute!
Congratulations on the DT! Look forward to seeing more of your work. This card is beautiful - I especially like the glimmer paper strip you added behind the pinking hearts border - fantastic touch and it's one of the things that grabbed my eye first about your card.
ReplyDeleteYay! Woohoo... *blowing invisible party horn* You totally rock! That glittery paper is awesome! I'd be using it everywhere too. I love your borders and before you ever even said that it was a garter... I saw the card and thought.. "Oh La La! Wonder if she knows she made a garter?" LOL
ReplyDeleteLove ya!
Tee
OH and you did my prompt? I wanna see! Will you publish it here? I'm so touched and pleased.. you have no idea!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Anne-marie! They are gaining a star!! What a stunning card, such a visual in black and white - love the little touches of glitter - superb!
ReplyDeleteDear Anne Marie. So So happy for you and them.. You're work is always so stunning and gorgeous! They are blessed to have you. This card is so beautiful.. what can I say.. Your signature is all over it!
ReplyDeleteInky hugs, Pauline
Your cards are always just as nice on the inside as they are on the outside. I need to get in the habit of finishing the inside like you do. Gorgeous card! Welcome to the DT of HSS!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your DT position!!! I love your work and just found this challenge site! Can't wait to join you in the challenges!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - love the red and black! AND congrats on your DT spot! Great news.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Congratulation Anne Marie ! You really deserve it. Your cards and creations are always so lovely. So this card. Very sweet with all the little details like the hearts, the rhinestones and...and...and
ReplyDeleteAnn Marie.... Congrats on being chosen for the DT at Hand Stamped Sentiments. You will be much appreciated I'm sure. I've not ever been to their blog, but will now. So good luck and can't wait to see more of your fabulous creations.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you're hubby will LOVE his Valentine even if he did peak! lol
Beautiful card! I love the ruffled ribbon and the glitter! Total awesomeness!
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie...I love,love, love all the glitter. This is a great card. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the HSS team!!! I LOVE the glitter paper and I cant wait for mine to get here to play with. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Anne Marie! Your LOVE card is solo Yummy! look forward to getting to work with you on the HSS DT! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, congrats to you--and what an awesome card! I think your pleats look cool and so does that transparency! Awesome card! Watch out for that snow!! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Anne Marie!! Thanks for checking out my blog!!! I am going to follow yours now too!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is GREAT!!! I love the glittery hearts and the "O" of love!
Your ribbon pleating is terrific too and that heart punch! Oh my!! Love it!!!
Going to check out your blog now but your Ozzy is just adorable!! He looks like he could be a Portugese Podengo! I've got my own scruffy one myself!!!
Maria
CONGRATULATIONS! WHOO WHOO! I am not surprised you have been selected for a design team - your work is always wonderful. Love the glittery red hearts. (And glad you liked what I did with the trim - I still have more to play with too!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the DT position! That's quite an honor, but in your case, it's well-deserved. You are an amazing card artist!
ReplyDeleteYour card came out gorgeous! So rich and romantic looking. Great job!
Congrats! Love the card and all your fantastic details!
ReplyDeleteHey there! Had to come over and see you. When I heard you have a Schnauzer, I couldn't resist. Love your card by the way. Beautifully done. Congrats on being asked to join the design team. That is exciting news. I love all of your babies that I see there on your sidebar, but I'm especially fond of Schnauzers. If you visit my blog, you'll immediately see why! LOL Best, Curt
ReplyDeleteHello Anne Marie, thank you for visiting my blog and post a comment, i'm happy to meet you.
ReplyDeleteYour works are very beautiful, i love your ideas. the butterfly card it's really original.
A hug from Palma de Mallorca.
Sorry for my very horrific english
Anne,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Inside and out. Love how you gathered the ribbon on the front. So elegant. Welcome to the HSS design team
Woohoo, congratulations on the DT post AM!! FAbulous news and well-deserved. Your cards always rock and this one is no exception. Look forward to all the upcoming DT cards. Woot, woot!
ReplyDeleteAnne, I love this card -- the red glitter hearts are so cute. I'm going to order that paper today. I'm really happy that you're on the HSS DT. Stay warm in Texas - Snow! who knew!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE this card! My fav color combo and TONS of dimension!! *swoon*
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