What a Sunday The Paper Players have planned for you! First of all, this week's challenge is the ever-popular Anything Goes! In addition, we have our first Paper Players Blog Hop in order to showcase the new products from the Occasion Mini. And if that isn't enough...several members of the Design Team are offering yummy Blog Candy. If you hopped here from Anne Marie's blog, I am Stop #2 on the Hop. Stop #3 will be Jaydee. And if you happen to get lost along the way, just return to The Paper Players' blog, where the entire line-up is posted. Since you have several stops to make today, let's get straight to my card.
Nature Walk
When I first saw this set in the Occasions Mini, I knew I had to have it! This is the third card I have created with this set. (See the other two Here and Here.) This time I selected a different color scheme and opted to use the blue "Birdcage" pattern from the Botanical Gazette Designer Series Paper collection. Enjoy today's Nature "Blog" Walk card!
The Stampin' Schach Design Tips:
- Frame it! The Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is perfect for adding just a touch of texture. Don't be afraid to emboss Designer Series Paper, such as I did for today's card. It works just fine! And don't forget those to make those tulips "pop" by lightly brayering with Soft Suede ink.
- Emboss it! The "Bird" stamp was inked with Chocolate Chip Craft Ink and then heat embossed with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder to enhance the image.
- Color it! Rosettes from the Occasions Mini can be easily transformed into any hue you wish. Simply use a Stampin' Write Marker and color away!
- Scrunch it! Seam Binding is so easy to scrunch. Simply pull a thread and schirr along its length. The result...instant scrunchy! I then used Mini Glue Dots to adhere it to the card.
- Oh, bee-have! The adorable Bees are "bee-decked" in their finest glittery Dazzling Diamond Glitter. A Basic Pearl accents the head. Aren't they just "bee-utiful?
- End with a smooch! Everything was liberally kissed with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz for a fabulous sheen!
Blog Candy
For my Blog Candy, I am offering the Punch Potpourri Hostess Level 1 stamp set and Basic Pearls. All you need to do is simply leave a comment on today's post. A winner will be randomly selected from comments left on this post and announced on next Sunday's post.
So...leave me a comment and let me know what you think of today's card. And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time...
Next stop on the Hop, the always fabulous Jaydee!
Stamp Set: Nature Walk; Inks: Soft Suede Classic, Early Espresso Classic, Soft Suede Classic, Chocolate Chip Craft; Stampin' Write Markers: Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Marina Mist; Designer Series Paper: Botanical Gazette; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist; Tools: Big Shot, Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Heat Tool, Color Spritzer Tool, Sponge Dauber, Two-Step Bird Punch, Brayer; Glitz and Glam: Chantilly Crochet Trim, Hemp Twine, Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelet, Iridiscent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Basic Pearls, Rosettes, Crumb Cake Seam Binding
194 comments:
I just have to say....WOW! hvat a fabulish card :-) Just love it :-)
WOW!!!! You've made a masterpiece!! Great job!!
This card is absolutely stunning! I don't know how you do this every single day but I do know I'm never disappointed! Your cards are always so beautiful! I wish I had just a smidgen of your creativity & imagination. I am so jealous! LOL!! I do appreciate you sharing it all with us! It so inspirational and it just makes my day! Thank you for the chance to win an awesome giveaway! It would be awesome to win something from one of my idols!!
Words can't express the beauty of this card. This is the best card I have seen. Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent with your viewers.
This is so pretty and I love all the ideas, never thought to emboss the DSP, beautiful.
Oh wow Ann! This card is just amazing! So much detail. I would love to peek inside your brain when I'm creating!
What a beautiful card Ann! I absolutely love that set too, have seen so many lovely cards made with it, but yours is truly scrumptious!
Gorgeous card...love that dsp with the birdcage! Thanks for a chance to win your candy !
OMG!!!! This is stunning... this is my favorite card you ever made... The bird cage is just beautiful. I always love the details you put into each card, they are true masterpieces...
hugs
Darlene-Joy
WOW! I just had to zoom in to your card, love all the little details and distressing you did. The collage effect and torn edge is perfect. Love the glitz too, all so well put together! Thanks for your inspiration.
Love the card, especially the colors.
Oh Ann, this is just gorgeous! I love everything about this card. My order is on the way for this set! I hope to win the Blog Candy! Thanks!
Judy Jackson
Ann, this is absolutely beautiful! I love the vintage look but have a hard time doing it. I usually do CAS. This is my favorite set from the Occasions mini, too.
Gorgeous, gorgeous card. Every elegant.
Oh Ann, you have outdone yourself with this one! Truely Amazing!!!
Ann, what a stunning card, you pulled out all the stops on this one.
You definitely have an eye for transforming simple stamps into works of Art. Love your attention to all the details.
P.S.
the embossing on the bird...what can I say, (again) stunning!
WOW, What a beautiful card. How can you top this one
Wow, awesome, outstanding, inspiring. Can I come up with anymore adjectives to tell you I definitely had the wow factor this morning when I saw your card. You are so talented.
Skrapperauntie
All I can say is FABULOUS!
Your cards are always amazing...this one included. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh Ann...You never ever cease to amaze me! This card is stunning! Love the vintage look and the attention to the details is gorgeous! {SMILES}
Lovely Card - So much detail. Thanks for sharing your cards and inspiration. Also thanks for the blog candy.
Ronna
WOW Ann, this is totally amazing! I can't figure out how you incorporate so many elements in a card and make it look so beautiful without over-kill!
What a stunning masterpiece, Ann. The recipients of your gorgeous cards must feel so honored when they receive them because they are truly works of art! I know if I received one from you, it'd be framed and placed in the inspiration area of my craft room. Thanks for the tip on the seam binding scrunching!
Breath Taking card and thanks so much for your tips! Thanks for letting me play!
Ann - this card is simply AMAZING! Love your creative style!
I just found your blog on this hop and am now a follower - so nice to meet you!
http://lillianchild.blogspot.com
This is gorgeous! I am anxiously waiting for this set to arrive in the mail, and all three of your cards using it are such an inspiration. So much beautiful detail on this one, including that lovely scrunched seam binding!
I agree with everything Missy said...
Thank you for your inspiration and the opportunity to win.
BEAUTIFUL WOW!!! When I think you can't get any more creative with the cards. You blow us away-this card is gorgeous. I love the way you can put so much on a card and it looks like a splendid masterpiece of work. It shows that you really put a great deal of thought into your cards! TFS.
Vickie Steele
rnsteele80@aol.com
What a beautiful card. You are amazing.
Omgosh this creation is spectacular. The color scheme is perfect and the creative stamping is wonderful.
Ann, you have really shown the versatility of this fabulous set. You have put so much work into this amazing card. All the pearls, the bunched ribbon, the bee, the spritzing, just layer upon layer of fabulousness!
hugs
jaydee
Those bees are amazzzzzzzzzzing!! :-)
Love it! Can't wait to give some of these techniques a try.
Omg your card is absolutely gorgeous as are all the cards you make. You are such an inspiration. I love what you did with the butterflies and the ribbon. Barb
Your cards are always awesome! I love all the details!
Another beautiful card! You are so creative with the fancy bird cage. I love it!
Seriously??? How awesome is that card! You are such an artist! I can't imagine the joy people get when receiving one of your works of art (they are way too awesome to just be called cards!). I wouldn't even know where to start to making something like that. Wow. Just wow.
VERY pretty!!!! I love all the different texture layers this card has! You have done a FANTASTIC job with this card!!! WOW!!
Wow, Ann! I don't know where to begin. Love the bird cage in the background with the scrunched trim. The pearl accents and tulip border are gorgeous on the distressed front. A truly stunning creation!
Hi Ann....Wow!! GREAT card!! Thanks for all the inspiration!! By the way.....my husband read all your helpful info on the Boxers.....when the times comes, maybe you can give us some leads on getting a boxer puppy. Also, thanks for the chance to win!
Your cards are always gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Love the colors on this too.
I haven't embossed DSP yet.greata card.
gorgeous card! And thanks for the seam binding tip!
Another gorgeous card! I love what you did with the bee. Thanks for sharing!
FABULOUS! That bee is just spectacular!
I LOVE your cards and I love how you gathered the seam binding.Very nice,and, thanks for the chance to win some blog candy, GOOD LUCK everyone!!
suebee623@charter.net
Wow...what an amazing card!
I'm on your blog on a regular basis, but I rarely post a comment since I visit SOOOO many blogs everyday, but I couldn't pass this one by. It is just incredibly beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Wow what a beautiful card !!! Great ideas especially embossing designer paper. Thanks for a chance to win the blog candy.
Wow this is amazing. I love all the elements. And I would be trilled to win your prize. I love hops I meet the nicest people. I am a new follower and subscriber.
Absolutely beautiful! Plus, what a wonderful group of tips!!! I really need to try the seam binding one and I love the way you embossed the DSP. So many wonderful elements on your card :>)
Your cards are absolutely stunning, I have to check out your blog every day. Stunning!
this is so beautiful. I love how you framed the bottom portion with the tulip frame and the colors.
your cards keep getting better and better-love the layers and your choice of colors.
Cheryl
A totally GORGEOUS card! So many wonderful details.
Lynn
The card is amazing! The ribbon is gorgeous and I love the pearls. This stamp set is def. on my wishlist!!! TFS!
wow, wow, WOW, you've done it again Ann. I absolutely LOVE the seam binding on your sweet little bird cage. and the detail with the bee & rosettes, so sweet!
Ann, you out did yourself on this one. I overlooked this stamp set and you made me take a second look, and it is going on my wish list. I love all the little details. Thanks so much for the tips and sharing your awesome talent. I get my order tomorrow and I can't wait. What awesome candy, love those pearls.
Ann, this is lovely. I have this stamp set on order and can't to wait to play with it. Your color combination and embellishments are stunning. Thanks for sharing!
wow! gorgeous - such attention to detail; thanks for sharing tips and techniques.
I swear I start out the same on every comment - Oh man, just when I think you can't out do your self - you do! I loved the other two cards with the same set but this is OUTSTANDING, WONDERFUL, SO RICH-looking, etc. Gotta click on the help for more wonder descriptions! This little bird just sings with attention to all the details. That bee - with the wings is just BEEutiful! Love the scrunching and the pearls. Like I usually say, it is all in the details! You have told us your steps to making a design but this is just too ________ (fill in the blank). Simply wonderful!
Blog candy, wow, such a prize too. Thanks Ann.
Chris R. from Iowa
WOW!
Hi Ann,
your card is breathtaking. Your card looks like an art work,people who don´t know anything about stamping won´t consider that this a handstamped card. I like the crunched ribbon and the breads on your card.
Have a nice sunday
hugs and smiles Conny
I am amazed at the amount of work that you put into a card! But it makes for a wonderful display of art and love! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
OMG, Ann. Your card is awesome. I especially like the scrunch ribbon with the pearls. Nice design, the detail is wonderful.
Oh Ann...gotta call this one an all time fav!
Love, Love, Love it from start to finish!
Wow! What an amazing card!
Thank you, Ann, for sharing a beautiful card and some terrific tips. Just GORGEOUS!
Oh my, this is stunning! You have such a great eye for detail and patience to cut out those little bees!!!! Just awesome!
Your card is beautiful. I love your attention to detail!
Ann, I love the details in this card.
Good Sunday morning, Ann! What ever could I possibly add that has not been posted already?? Absolutely stunning! I love everything about the card! Thanks AGAIN for sharing your amazing talent and time! Have a great day, Ann.
LOVE the card and the blog candy!
Stunning colors! You Paper Players Gals rock!! I love Sundays!
Ann this card is spectacular! Wow the detail is mind boggling! I love the little bee's sparkle and scrunchy ribbon, pearls... WOW I don't know how express it.
I'm currently waiting for my SAB box to arrive to play with my new 'stuff'.... Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy as well. You are all so generous and congrats on the 'first hop" for all the DT members. Great blog.
Your card is just gorgeous! I love all the little details - the glitter, shimmer, embossing, pearls. Amazing!
Sooo love it. This is lavish, just beautiful. Keep up the great work! This is so inspiring!
This vintage card is just stunning, from the ribbon, to the embossed border, to the faux burnt edge. It looks marvelous, simply marvelous.
I love today's card...you are so creative!
That is one gorgeous birdcage but I don't think Birdie's too anxious to hop in! Love the sparkly bee - absolutely beautiful card!
Ann, this is gorgeous! I love all of the elements and the beautiful details! It has been a pleasure getting to know you and the other ladies at The Paper Players this month! Thanks again for sharing your talent with all of us:-)
Beautiful cards as always. Love all the texture.
Another stunner! I love the way the bird cage peeks out from behind the card. Adds so much interesting depth! Yummy blog candy, too!
That is such a cool card! Very nicely done!
Yummy! Your card is a vision of vintage deliciousness:-) Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win this awesome candy!
Inky hugs,
Janet
This is a gorgeous card! WOW! I love every single detail. The bee is soo delightful!
Love the card. You are My first stop on the Blog Hop and I am looking forward to seeing the rest of it!
Linda H
bandlhenry@sbcglobal.net
Your card is beautiful! Wow!
Wow! I just love your card! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Ann, this is jaw-dropping-ly, out of this world FABULOUS! You are officially the "Queen of Amazing Detailing"! Get out your tiara and I'm going to make you a sash with the Sizzix. ;) Every single bit of this card is stunning. How DO you come up with your ideas? Wowzers! :)
What a delightful card! you have put so many elements into it and those BEES- WOW how real do they look. This isn't just a card it is a work of ART. xoxox Dani
Oh, ANN! What a stunning card. You are really in your element here. I absolutely love it.
Beautiful Card!
stampcz@frontier.com
Wow...gorgeous card! And, this stamp set is my new favorite. In fact I inked it up yesterday!
Thank you for the chance to win blog candy :)
Your card is a WOW!! I love your design tips. I read your blog daily. Thanks for all the great advice.
Beautiful card! This set is next on my Wish List!
Oh this card would be perfect for a friend of mine. She loves vintage and this says vintage to me. Very lovely.
Jaw dropping gorgeous!!! WOW!
Oh WOW! I just love this stamp set and paper, my absolute faves, but this card and all its glittery goodness is just too much! It's wonderful, and thanks for sharing!
love the card! I enjoy scrunching the seam binding but you've now talked me into "needing" that DSP...and I was always leery of running DSP thru an embossing folder, so you taught me a lot in a short period of time ;-)
(oh, and thanks for offering blog candy--that's a great set of stamps--very versatile!)
You rocked on adding embellishments and details to make this a WOW card! Love that faux burnt edge! Another awesome card Ann! My new goodies should come tomorrow...yea!
So many layers -- so very pretty!
WOW Ann this is beyond gorgeous - a real piece of art. I love the seam binding and pearl detail on the bird cage. Just stunning!
Holy Cow!!! What a gorgeous card...I love every little detail. Amazing!!!
A gorgeous card as always! I especially love your Bee-utiful bees!
Absolutely bea-u-tiful! Love the techniques that you used - thanks for sharing! :)
Oh Anne, Where does one begin?!? Just when I thought you had done everything with this stmp set you blow us away. So many fantastic elements and I won't name them all. Just know you have definitely raised the bar on using this set. Just lovely!
Beautiful card! I love birds and butterflies!
This card is stunning! All the details are incredible!! Wow! is all I can say.
OOOHHH! I would love to win this blog candy!! SO Sweet!! I love your card for today as well, what a work of art, truly! Thanks for adding small photos to show each step... it's wonderful to see exactly what technique or piece you're talking about right there with the description!
I am amazed at how well you do the vintage cards! I have got to learn how to do it! Great blog candy. I love those purls!
What a great idea to let the DSP be your inspiration, and what a great job with all the cut-outs and ribbon roses coloring technique.
Great project...just beautiful.
Kathy C.
I know it's the same thing everyone else has said, but it is a WOW! card. I just love the blog hops! Awesome projects, thank you for sharing!
Ilene B.
What a gorgeous card, you outdo yourself each time.
Wow - what a beautiful card - love all the detail in the card - I think I would jsut have to frame it for display.
Your cards are always beautiful and this was is no exception. Absolutely stunning. Thanks for a chance at some candy.
Babe
youiesmom@att.net
Excellent job as always, Ann! How do you come up with these fabulous ideas? Love it!
Blue color, roses, butterflies. A beautiful card.
Thanks for sharing your terrific techniques. Great idea popping those tulips by brayering with soft suede.
You are one talented lady! I come to your blog daily for inspiration. Thank you for your ideas...
What a great combination of texture! Pearls, glitter ruffled tape Smooch...Wow! Great card. Mary Kaye
I LOVE your bees! Gorgeous card.
Ann - What a beautiful card. I love the scrunchy ribbon and especially how you've given special glitzy treatment to the bees!
Such a LOVELY card!! One would surely feel SPECIAL to receive it!!
WOWSER ~ I think you used every new item in the mini on this drop-dead gorgeous, nature-inflicted piece of art. Also love reading your blog as you write it just like a story with enhanced descriptions of your details. Would love to win your blog candy ~ thanks for this great opportunity!
bdlakebum at yahoo dot com
Ann - this is such a fabulous card. So many elements that all come together perfectly. Thanks for sharing!
I have really enjoyed visiting your blog, seeing your great creations and I thank you for all you share. While I like your new blog format, it doesn't always come up for me. I'll keep trying. Thanks for the chance to win this blog candy.
This card is absolutely beautiful - Soo much detail! You're amazing!
Wow!!! Ann your card is stunning!!! I love absolutely every inch!!! The details and colors are scrumptious!!! NBCFM... Hugs, Carla
I also loved this set from the moment I saw it in the Mini, but you really took it to the next level. Just beautiful!
WOW! So much detail and work . . . it is stunning, you out done yourself on this one! First time visitor and love it!
Thanks so much for sharing & the Blog Candy too! Hugs,:)
What a beautiful vintage card! I can't wait to get this stamp set Thursday! But I guess I will have to! I love this card and will have to try and CASE it! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win an awesome giveaway!
WOW - gorgeous! Love the colors and lots of detailed technique!
Beautiful!!
Wow Ann, so much detail and that colour combo is superb. I love all the textures and thanks for all the tips you add in your blog
Fantastic
Anne,
That card is stunning! A real work of art! Love it.
Love the vintage feel to the card. So many details....it's an awesome card!
Ann- all I can says is WOW! This card is soooo fabulous! I think it is one of my fave EVER! I love all the little details and what you've done with the rosettes and the birdcage. Can you provide a tutorial on the seambinding?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I check out your blog everyday. I usually don't comment but love seeing your very talented work. I enjoy just about every card or project you do and love seeing posts about the puppies. (hope they are doing well) I do think this card especially is stunning. I wasn't drawn to this stamp set but the more you use it, the more I like it and now am considering getting it to CASE this card. You have put so much detail and beauty into it!! Great job!!
This is a stunning card. There's so much to look at and yet it's all pulled together fabulous. I love it.
Now, I've got to go back and see what I've missed while I was out of town and away from the computer. :)
What a gorgeous bee! Thanks for the close-up. That really helps to point out the special details.
Anne, Beautiful! I love the bee!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
Wow, Ann! Your card is absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful!!!! I just love your style. That stamp set is the next one I'm ordering with the matching DSP. So glad that Muffy is better. I love your boxers. Thanks for the chance! Ginger
Absolutely beautiful vintage card. All your embellishments work so well -- from the pearls to the ribbon and beyond. Love it.
Wow, Ann! I don't know how you do to but your cards keep getting more and more amazing!!! Love how you scrunched the ribbon on the birdcage - too cute ;D! TFS :)
What a beautiful card! I love all the details!
WOW! Every detail is bee-yoo-tiful, but those glittery bees have to be my favorite. Stunning work, Ann!
What a gorgeous card! Wish I had your talent for putting things together. Would love to win the blog candy, but you should just offer your card!! Thanks for sharing. Marsha E
Your card is so "botanical" the colors are warm. I bet the smooch really pops the card in person. Such a nice touch.
WOW!! that's all I can say. SO GORGEOUS!!
Oh WOW, you went all out on this card. Amazing!
What a fabulous card!!!
I love all of your elements,color choices and use of pearls. Also your blog design rocks, Ann.
Hugs, Jarmila
What a gorgeous PIECE OF ART ... it's so much more than a card. I love that SU has embraced more vintage and eclectic designs both with stamp sets and DSP. You put them all together so beautifully!
i'm loving all the glitter! -and all the work you put into your cards.Keep it up!
Gorgeous!!
Hugs, M
Hi Ann, Wow! You are the Queen of Vintage Just amazing. Love the look of this card.
Absolutely amazing, my friend! All the details just take it to over the top gorgeousness! I love the beeeezzz! {hugs}
i love this stamp set and the colors you chose!
What an incredible card. Beautifully designed with so much exquisite detail. Thank you for continuing to inspire with your beautiful creations!
Wow, another amazing card! It is absolutely beautiful. All the little details yu put it on are fabulous. You are the queen of inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
Breathtaking! Your card is just stunning. Thanks for all the great tips too! TFS!
Ann, Your card is just beautiful! I love all the special touches -the little bee is so pretty :-)
Ann, this is so stunning and I am speechless. You keep showing us your artworkss with more and more better than before and I have to say, this is the one. Absolutely fabulous. Hugs.
You really are a master!
Velbe@aol.com
I LOVE how you glammed up the BEE. Bee-utiful! I love bees and you did an amazing job. A true masterpiece. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful (as always!!) you have such an eye for capturing nature! Enjoy your art so much-always inspiring!
I love what you did to the bird cage!
OMG--the blog candy is amazing, but what's really amazing is your wonderful card---breathtaking!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net
I really like how you have used Nature Walk! Thank you for the chance to win poupourri (sp?) and pearls!
WOW!!! This is stunning and absolutely gorgeous. I love the cards that you can lose yourself in while making them and have them turn out this way. Thanks for sharing
Heidi -- from Wapello
Wow! Great use of ribbon and pearls! How cool to be able to win!
Wow, another amazing card! I love all the details and color combination. Fantastic job! Thanks for a chance to win the blog candy.
Wow - great card. Thank you for sharing.
mmlmn@polarcomm.com
love this vintage card ann-the way you used the ribbon on the birdcage is beautiful
Just GORGEOUS and I LOVE all the little details!!! Very inspiring! :)
Ann, I have to say I particularly love what you did with the birdcage on the card. Adding the dimension with ribbon and pearls really sets it off and really adds to the card which is almost like a painting---a work of art!
This card is so beautiful.
Anne, this card is gorgeous. I love all the textures. Hugs to your boxer.
Nice blog candy.
Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts.Any way Ill be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon
Kid Rock Tickets
This card is amazing! I come to your blog often for inspiration (I am a fellow SU demo) so I thank you for sharing your talent with us! I think I might have to buy this set now.....
What a beautiful card!
What a fabulous card! Really, words just cannot do it justice! The colors...the layout...the details are all perfect. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us! (and for the chance to win!)
What an amazing creation! You are one talented lady! The colors, the layout and all the details are absolutely perfect! Thanks for the inspiration adn the chance to win!
Oh my goodness your card is stunning! I love every detail that you put into this card, and the colors are beautiful!
Finally getting to the blog hop Ann. Your card is beautiful and all the embossing really makes the card stand out.
An absolutely incredible piece of ART, Ann! I am just in awe of you. XOXO
Where is the frame? This is a piece of art that needs a frame...so so lovely. :o)Jane
What a gorgeous card, Ann! Lovely blog candy too. ;) Thanks!
barb hendrickson
The colors on this card are just stunning. I love the "beige"-blue combo. Thanks for sharing.
Ann,
Your card is absolutely beautiful. Your projects always inspire me. I too love this stamp set. TFS
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