Hi Friends! I'm sorry that I am posting twice today, but my Blogger woes have set me a little behind. It's Sunday and that means it's a new challenge over at the Paper Players and I'm "better late then never" with this one. Whew! The lovely Lesley is our hostess this week and has selected this beautiful color combo for us to take for a creative spin.
My card was also inspired by the sketch over at Card Patterns this week. I saw the sketch (and the awesome DT creations on their site) really early, yesterday morning and knew I wanted to give it a try. Only problem...then Blogger locked me out! So, I was going by memory on this one. I was a little off, using 3 instead of 4 panels on the bottom. This is why I should have written it down. Ugh! Sorry ladies, I hope it still works!
If you have visited me before, you probably know I LOVE punches! I think it is my way of over-compensating for my lack of skill in the water-coloring department. Lol! I decided to dust off two of my most unused punches for the one: the Fancy Flower and the 5-Petal Flower. I tried to jazz up the layered flower with lots of little details, too. The Poppy Parade flower is stamped with an image from the Flower Fest stamp set, the Baja Breeze flower was inked in Versa-Mark and then heat-embossed with Iridescent Ice, the Basic Gray flower was run through the Paper Crimper and the Crumb Cake flower was sponged with ink and then given a pop of bling. It's a simple card over-all, but I really like how it came out. All the supplies used to create the card are at the end of this post.
Before I go, I have to share one more photo with you. Yesterday we welcomed a new addition to our "all-things-Apple-loving" household. I had to snap this photo because Ozzy planted himself next to the box as soon as we brought it inside...and continued to sit there for 45 minutes!! He was either guarding it or claiming it as his own. Either way, it was photo-worthy. Haha!
Thanks so much for visiting today! Please stop by the Paper Players blog and see what the rest of the DT has created this week. The challenge is actually going to run for two weeks, so you have until July 22nd to play along. Have a great day! :) Stampin' Up! Supply List:
Stamps: Flower Fest and Sincere Salutations
Paper: Poppy Parade DSP (ret. hostess set), Basic Gray, PoppyParade, Crumb Cake and Baja Breeze card stock
Ink: Versa-Mark, Poppy Parade and Baja Breeze classic ink...also Basic Gray and Crumb Cake ink for sponging the edges
Accessories: Fancy Flower punch, 5-Petal Flower punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Itty Bitty Punch pack, Scallop Edge Border punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Basic Gray 3/8" Taffeta ribbon (ret.), Paper Crimper, Iridescent Ice Embossing powder. Basic RHinestones and lots of Stampin' Dimensionals
Beautiful card with those fantastic colors! So pretty.
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Hi Anne! This is just beautiful and I love your take on this fun sketch!! That flower is such a fun embellishment!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE what you've done with this color challenge (hoping to play along...if I have time) TFS Anne Marie ~ hope you like your MAC, love mine :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card and fun colors. The flower looks great with all the colors and the embossing. So how does Ozzy like his new iMac? :) Love the pic!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Anne Marie - I am going to have a go with layering those two punches. I hardly use my large flower one.
ReplyDeleteAnd as for Ozzy - how cute! Mind you if I had a Mac arriving here I would probably do the same :)
Beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were finally able to post---it was worth the wait! What a lovely card! And your photo of Ozzy just cracks me up! He was definitely protecting either you or the box!
ReplyDeleteLove this! The colors just really pop. So glad you could join us on Card Patterns this week!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! I love how you layered the flower shapes. My computer has been acting up and have not been able to visit all my favorite blogs. Congrats on your new computer. I think I finally got mine to work but there's nothing like a new computer.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, Anne! Your eye for color combo always amazes me... they are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOooooh... Love your new iMac, look how purrrrrrrty it is... and your doggy sure has great taste! haha...! We are, too, becoming the "all things Apple".... and it all started with a small, tiny iPod Nano. :o)
Ann Marie... This card is lovely. Love the flower combo too. So cute and these colors are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe previous accordian purse is adorable! Love that.
I have to tell you... the photo of Ozzy and the box reminds me of the old RCA Victor TV commercial..All the needs is that cone thingy! Too funny. Hugs.
PS: please forgive me combing my comments for the last few posts you had, but I'm busy as a beaver with my three grandkids that are visiting for two weeks. Whew and by the way.. gramma needs a NAP!
These colors are great together! Love the embossing and flower-so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteOooo, ahhh I'm so jealous of your iMac---how awesome is that?! Love Ozzy parking himself by it, too funny. Great card this week--love all your trademark layers and that beautiful flower is so lush and sparkly! Love how the 5-petal looks layered over the fancy flower! GREAT job!
ReplyDeletePerfect combination of the color challenge and sketch challenge. Your card turned out beautifully! I love this color combo. Love all the detail in the flower you created too! But you know, my fave on this post is the pic of Ozzy! What a cutie he is! Wouldn't you love to know what goes on in those little heads of theirs??? Great post! Best, Curt
ReplyDeleteI adore your card but have to admit, the dog lover in me, loves the picture of Ozzy ... priceless! His face is soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie, this card is lovely. I love the layout and combination you did, especially the punch combo of the flowers and little details of the card.
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous! Love that flower! I can't believe you got that close to the original sketch from memory. Oh, and congratulations on your new addition ;0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the colors and texture.
ReplyDeleteCute picture of Ozzy too!
Gorgeous card ... love the bright bold panels of Poppy Parade and I especially the focal flower, the texture and I/Ice look great, so very eye-catching!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd how cute is your Ozzy ... love it!!!
Goodness GRACIOUS! What a stellar card and DARLING photo of your sweet pup and new toy! {I'm jealous!} Exquisite use of the Card Patterns sketch - I'm DELIGHTED that you shared your terrific card and GREAT photography {it looks like a mac commercial!} with Card Patterns!
ReplyDeleteLOL - I love Ozzy next to the box! How funny he stayed there so long!!! looks like a great new toy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteTerrific card for the sketch! I really like this sketch - might have to play along!!
Maria
Gorgeous, gorgeous card!!! I love it and they way you used the colors. Ozzie is adorable!!! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteGreat colors...I need to try this challenge!! Your card and your pets always take such good pictures! LOL!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! I love the layered flower and the touch of bling in the corner!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I saw you were one of the top posts at Card Patterns.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card. I loved the flower and the different punches you used to create it. I too love my punches:)TFS
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