Sunday, January 4, 2015

Dusting off the Cobwebs for Paper Players #226

Well hello there stamping friends! I decided to get my little broom out to dust off the cobwebs (and a wee bit of glitter) from my blog...FINALLY! If anyone has stuck with me this long, you might remember that I took a little (OK, a LONG) break back in July of last year. My husband and I moved into our new home and between that and work, life got pretty hectic. Sadly, crafting moved to the back burner. 

Flash forward to a brand new home and a freshly painted stamp studio. I'm so excited to finally be back at The Paper Players hosting the first challenge of 2015. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things and am super excited to be creating with these amazing ladies once again. We are also welcoming our new DT members and Guest Designers this week, so please stop by and say hello. This week, I have a fun Theme Challenge to share: "Everything Old is New Again". The details of the challenge are pretty simple: simply create a project with a recycled or re-purposed item(s). 
To create my card, I used a holiday gifted box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates (yes, some are missing...thanks to my hubby...and maybe me. *wink*), a Birchbox which held my cosmetic goodies from my November subscription and some matches. Isn't this a random mix of re-purposed items? I really wanted to try to challenge myself with this one. After not creating for a while, it was kind of fun to just look for inspiration around the house to get that creative mojo working. 
I used the new One Tag Fits All stamp set and coordinating punch. I'm NOT going to list everything I have used on the card because honestly, this card was all about being creative and having fun. I wasn't wrapped up in the "ingredients" of the card. I thought this would be perfect card to use paired with a candle (and maybe some chocolate) for a gift to a friend. Pretty cute, right? 
There have been many changes since I have last ventured into the blogging world. I won't go into all the nitty-gritty right now, but I absolutely have to share a photo of this little nugget. This is Miss Sophie. Isn't she ADORABLE?? She has been taking over the house since she arrived last month. She is 5 months old and as sassy as they come! 
Please join us over at The Paper Players! The challenge closes on Friday, January 9th, 2015 at Noon (PST). Stop by and say hello to the Design Team. Thank you so much for stopping by to visit today. Happy Stamping! :) 

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20 comments:

  1. Welcome back! You and your creative inspiration were missed. Love the project!

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  2. Hi Anne Marie! I love this (especially the glittered matches) and thought I recognized that blue diecut before I read the details. :) So good to see you back on the interwebz! Miss Sophie is just adorable and I trust that the rest of your furry crew is doing well.

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  3. Hooray..........she's baaaack......! Lovin' the Midas touches on your card and the matches are genius! Miss Sophie is a sweetheart too!

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  4. Welcome back Anne Marie, and thanks for a really fun challenge! Love your fun project and the glittery matches, I guess you didn't heat emboss them, LOL! Congratulations on your new Sophie, too. I just adopted a new kitten named Oliver and he is great fun but quite a handful!

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  5. I am so glad you came back while I am a guest designer! Your card is beautiful with some wonderful details. Your new kitty is beautiful as well! When my kitty was that age, I almost had to lock her out of my craft room because she loved to push anything and everything onto the floor. Now that she is 2 years old, she has a bed on the corner of my craft table to keep me company. Welcome back!

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  6. Welcome back Anne Marie - and what an awesome challenge to start the year! I love your recycled elements, especially the glittered matches - genius! The kitty is a cutie too - always fun to have a new addition to the family.

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  7. Thank you Ann Marie for a challenging project this week! It's great to see you back to blogging and creating such an inspiring project! Packaging has become so beautiful that it seems such a waste to toss it...I love how you have re-purposed it! And your little baby Sophie is adorable!! Especially with her Christmas bow!

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  8. You came back with a winner! I can tell you had fun making this project, and it sure shows..it's SO cute. I love the touch of gold and it goes so well with the chocolates!

    Cute pic of Miss Sophie..love that fun bow she's sporting!

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  9. Fun card and a fun challenge! You really had me thinking with this one, which makes it even more fun! Love the crossed matches and the bright colors shine.

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  10. Good to see you back getting crafty again! I am in love with the matches on your card. Never would have thought of that, but it totally works!

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  11. Welcome back. Missed your creativity. You are certainly an inspiration!

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  12. Welcome back, Anne Marie! I have missed you! What a fun challenge! I love your adorable card...how perfect to pair with a candle as a gift!

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  13. What a COOL creation! I love those little matches!! And that box is so neatl, I am not sure I would have been able to cut into it! We are thrilled to have you back crafting with us, too! And Miss Sophie is as sweet as can be...I just want to snuggle with her!

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  14. Love your creation and the ingredients you used. This is a great challenge. I will have to give it a try. Glad to have you back in blogland.

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  15. Ann Marie! I am So happy you are back. I didn't know what happened to you... I even inquired with Nance Leedy if she knew.
    Everyone needs a break for sure, but I am so happy for you new home and craft space. How fun. Hope you have a very Happy New Year! hugs.

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  16. Like everyone else, I am so happy you are back! I missed you! Way to rock back into your bog with a fun challenge and this wicked clever and cute gift ensemble. LOVE the way you glittered the matches, they are perfect. Miss Sophie is a beauty! Welcome back, my friend!! ((hugs))

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  17. I am so glad to see you are back. I took a break from stamping for a little over a year and just got back into it a couple weeks ago. One of the first places I came back to was your blog so welcome back! I am looking forward to seeing all your beautiful creations.

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  18. YIPPEE! I am SOOOO happy you are back! I have missed your beautiful work! This card made me smile! Love all the recycled items you used. The glittery matches are genius! Sure would have loved to help you eat those chocolates! I am so happy to be a part of the PP team! Happy New Year! XX

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  19. AM - I am so happy to see you back - really happy! Your reuse of the Ferrero Rocher wrappers is genius. What a great way to kick off your return. Now... on to Miss Sophie.. what a gorgeous addition to your wonderful new home!
    Hugs
    Jaydee

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  20. Anne Marie you have certainly been missed in blog world. I have missed the stories on your fur babies and the sharing of their pictures. Missed your creativity and style of blogging. So glad you are back and would love it if you shared your pictures of your creative space with us. Hugs

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