Sunday, June 30, 2019

Vibrant Vases for PP448

Hello and Happy Sunday! It’s time for another weekly challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, Joanne has a fun Tic-Tac-Toe Theme Challenge for us. I always enjoy these challenges, because there are so many options to choose from for creative inspiration. 
For my card, I decided to go with the middle row across: Punched Shape - Yellow - Pearls to get my project started. When everything was finished, I realized that my card also checked off every box on the board except  Birthday and Wood. So close! 

 Today’s Colors: 


I’m currently loving the new Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper and have been using it a lot. The color combo in this paper is so pretty and it instantly came to mind for the “yellow” portion of the challenge. I even used Crushed Curry ink (gasp!) which, if you have followed me for some time, you might know is not my favorite color. 

I paired up the DSP with the Vibrant Vases stamp set and coordinating punch for a monochromatic card that all came together pretty quickly. Originally, I made the card with Whisper White Cardstock and decided I liked it better using Very Vanilla with this color combo. 

Card Measurements: 

  • So Saffron Card Base - 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” 
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock - 4” x 5-1/4” 
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock - 3-7/8” x 5-1/8” 
  • Mosaic Mood Specialty DSP - 3-3/4” x 5” 
  • Mosaic Mood Specialty DSP - 7/8” x 3-3/4” 
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock (for sentiment) - 3/4” x 2” 
  • Scraps of Very Vanilla and So Saffron Cardstock for Vase Punch and die cut circle
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock (inside card) - 4” x 5-1/4” 
  • Mosaic Mood Specialty DSP (inside card)  - 1” x 4” 

I added a couple of tiny details to finish everything off, including some Wink of Stella accents on the vase, a Linen Thread Bow and of course, some pretty pearls. Using a Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend marker, I added a tiny bit of shading under the vase, so it didn’t look like it was floating in air. I just realized I forgot to add that in the product listing below. oops! 

I also used some of the new Seaside Spray 1/2” Scalloped Trim to add a little pop of texture to the sentiment. The back of the ribbon is a solid Crumb Cake color, so I just cut the piece of ribbon in half and adhered it to the back of the sentiment for an added detail. It’s just another fun way to use that ribbon with a little more versatility! 
Finally, here a look inside the card where I also added a little pop of the ribbon trim behind the DSP. 

I hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share a project using this fun Tic-Tac-Toe board for inspiration. We’d love to see what you come up with! You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday July 5th, 2019. 

Be sure to stop by and say hello to The Paper Players Design Team

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store

This month’s Host Code is: 947N4XJD. If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using this host code between now and June 30th, you will receive a gift from me: a free project tutorial bundle. (see the sneak peek below)

If your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping), do NOT use the host code. You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive the gift from me. Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Have a HAPPY day today! 
-Anne Marie


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Sunday, June 23, 2019

It Starts with Art for PP447

Hello there and Happy Sunday to you! I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far. It’s time for another weekly challenge over at The Paper Players and this week, our dear Jaydee has created an awesome sketch for us. Unfortunately, Jaydee is taking a little time off from the design team right now as she is recovering from an injury, so Joanne has stepped up to host this challenge. Feel better soon, Jaydee! 
Sketch challenges are my favorite! I just love having a great “starting point” for a card to get the creativity going. The best part is that you can take the layout and make it as simple or as detailed as you’d like. 
I decided to finally ink up the It Starts with Art Bundle for my card this week. This is such a fun little set that celebrates everything crafty. One of my favorite stamps in the set is this little trio of coloring tools. You can never have TOO many pens, pencils or markers, can you? 

Today’s Colors: 
I stamped the image in Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored it in with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I also added some shimmery Wink of Stella Glitter Brush detail to a couple of the markers along with some coordinating pearl accents. Did you know that you can color your rhinestones and pearls with your Stampin’ Blends Markers? Yup, it’s super easy and really gives those accents a lot of extra versatility in your crafty supply stash.  

To dress up my card a bit more, I added some accents from the Follow Your Art Embellishment Kit. This little box has all kinds of fabulous coordinating accents including: 4 sheets (1 sheet eat of 4 colors) of die-cut felt accents, 12 paper clips (6 Coastal Cabana, 6 Blushing Bride), 3 yards Pacific Point Linen Thread, 3 yards Calypso Coral Linen Thread, 6 silver charms and an adorable box to hold everything in the kit. Those stitched felt accents are so stinking cute and I just love the fun texture they add. 

Card Measurements: 
  • Coastal Cabana Card Base - 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” 
  • Calypso Coral Cardstock - 4” x 5-1/4” 
  • Follow Your Art DSP - 3-3/4” x 5” 
  • Scraps of Crushed Curry to die-cut with Arts & Crafts Dies
  • Calypso Coral Cardstock - 1-7/8” x 5” 
  • Follow Your Art DSP - 1-3/4” x 5” 
  • Whisper White Cardstock (stamped and punched with Banner Triple Punch) - 3/8” x 2-7/8” 
  • Whisper White Cardstock (inside card) - 4” x 5-1/4” 
  • Follow Your Art DSP (inside card) - 1-1/2” x 5-1/4” 
Finally, a look inside the card using a little more of the Follow Your Art DSP and a stamped and colored image. I’m leaving this card blank because it can be used for a few different occasions. 

I hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share a project using this awesome sketch. We’d love to see what you come up with! You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday June 28th, 2019. 

Be sure to stop by and say hello to The Paper Players Design Team

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store

This month’s Host Code is: 947N4XJD. If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using this host code between now and June 30th, you will receive a gift from me: a free project tutorial bundle. (see the sneak peek below)

If your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping), do NOT use the host code. You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive the gift from me. Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Have a HAPPY day today! 
-Anne Marie


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