Sunday, January 8, 2012

Paper Players #77 - All You Need is Love


Hello there! The Paper Players are finally back from holiday hiatus this week with a super-fun challenge. Our fearless leader, Lesley Croghan is hosting and our theme is: "All You Need is Love". That also happens to be one of my favorite songs by The Beatles. Are you humming the tune now? I know I am. Here is more about the challenge, in Lesley's own words: 

"Today's challenge is a Theme Challenge. I decided to focus on love with Valentine's Day fast approaching...but you could also create a project for a man/woman, a best friend, a work mate, or even a family member.  Love comes in all forms, so feel free to choose romantic or platonic love!"
For my card, I used one of my new favorite color combos, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz (and in this case some Old Olive, because I grabbed the wrong card stock to match the DSP on accident...oops!). Everything about these colors together just says HAPPY to me. :)  I also used some new products from the Occasions Mini Catalog: DSP from the Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' Kit and the Fashionable Heart Embosslits Die. The Daffodil Delight DSP on the main panel is from the (ret.) Sunny Garden DSP. THis paper is still available, however, as a digital download in My Digital Studio. Please contact me for more info or to place an order.

For the sketch, I got inspiration from this week's design over at Freshly Made Sketches, which I flipped on it's side. 
All of the edges are sponged with ink to give them more dimension and I popped up all of the layers with Stampin' Dimensionals, as well. I also added some sponged ink to the pieces of Silver Glimmer Paper, although the Melon Mambo scalloped oval came out a little lighter then I had hoped. All of the supplies I used are listed in detail, at the end of this post.
Thanks for stopping by! Please stop by the Paper Players site and check out the rest of the projects from the LOVE-ly ladies on the Design Team. We sure hope you will play along this week. The challenge closes at Noon (PST) on Friday, January 13th, 2012

The Paper Players Design Team

Have a HAPPY day today! 


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Well Scripted (retired, Sale-A-Bration)
Paper: Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' Kit, Silver Glimmer Paper, Sunny Garden DSP (ret. but still available in My Digital Studio), Cottage Wall DSP (ret.), Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight Classic ink
Punches: Large Oval, Scalloped Oval, Extra-Large Oval and Pinking Hearts Border punches
Accessories: Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges and Basic Pearls

25 comments:

  1. Yup, that color combo is HAPPY! I love it!

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  2. Love the colour combo and who wouldn't feel special after receiving this one?!

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  3. Sweet Valentine! The colors are wonderful - love that background paper!

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  4. I love bright,cheery love cards! Great job on this one AM!

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  5. You are so good at layering all of those designer papers, something I struggle with. The colors are bright & cheery and I'm sure the recipient will love this card!

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  6. Fun, cheerful, bright card...love it!

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  7. Anne Marie this is another winner! LOVE the fun colors (can't wait to get the new DSPs). I love the dimension on the hearts and focal piece, and it looks fabulous with DSP BG. Wow. Great card. Hugs

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  8. Ooooh! This is so happy and bright! I might just have to CASE it! TFS.

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  9. That is a fabulous color combo and great for a little valentine sweetness!

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  10. Gorgeous card! I love the color combo, and all of the layers,and the melon mambo glimmer oval is stunning!
    I didn't even see this paper in the mini...now who's enabling?! A beautiful Valentine!

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  11. Oooo! I LOVE this color combination! This is indeed a happy card, Anne Marie!

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  12. Wow, great card. I love your colour choice.

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  13. Hi AM,
    Love the fresh colours! Great idea to flip the sketch and the hearts are adorable...oh I can feel the pull of that catalogue! How did I miss this paper?
    Lesley

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  14. Oh my Anne Marie, this is so so lovely ... I love your layers and colour combination, the subtle embossed panel and sparkly accents .... oh, and for the final finishing touch ... THE perfect sentiment!

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  15. I will be singing that song all day now! I love your card and I can see why that is a favorite color combo, it's just gorgeous!

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  16. That paper is awesome!! Love the colors on this (and your vertical interpretation). So glad you joined us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  17. What a beauty! Love the color combo too!!

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  18. I love this card Anne Marie! The colors are fabulous! Love all the little details. It made me smile when I saw it!

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  19. Adorable card!!! I LOVE the bright colors and the wonderful smile you gave me!! It's so you!!! Fabulous darling!!! Amy L.

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  20. Oh this is just the cutest, AM! I didn't notice that gorgeous DSP in the catty--wow! Love the geometric pattern of it and your take on the sketch is so clever. And can we talk about the colored glimmer paper? How stinkin' clever are U, my friend?! Fabulous card!! ((hugs))

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  21. Fabulous card Anne Marie! I love your eye for colors and patterns. Wonderful take on the sketch too.

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  22. this is such a beautiful card Anne Marie ~ I love this DSP as well, you've inspired me ~ Thanks a bunch and enjoy your day :-)

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  23. good morning Anne, I just stumbled over your lovely blog and now a new follower, I took a peek at your cards and love what I am seeing, will be back later to check out what you are up to,
    Carol N<><

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  24. I just love those triple hearts and the DSP!

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie