Thursday, July 21, 2011

Beau Chateau for Pals Paper Arts


It's Thursday and time to play at Pals Paper Arts! And what better way to get those creative juices flowing than with a sketch by talented Pal, Margaret Moody!  I hope you enjoy this vintage-style friendship card featuring the gorgeous Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper!

The Stampin' Schach Design Tips:  Vintage and Lovin' It
  • Have a yearning for Faux Burning?  It's so easy!  Simply tear the Designer Series Paper up and towards you, then blacken the edge using a Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink.

  • Spritz and crinkle for a vintage wrinkle! I took First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper, and tore and distressed the edges with Soft Suede ink.  Then I spritzed it with Stampin' Mist, and crumpled it up.  After carefully unfolding the rectangle, it was allowed to air dry.  It forms a fabulous mat for the Chicken Wire pattern!

  • Who can resist Emboss Resist?  The Flourish from Elements of Style was inked in VersaMark and stamped onto the Chicken Wire paper.  It was then heat embossed using Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder.  Next, Marina Mist ink was applied over the top using a Stampin' Sponge.

  • A butterfly flutters by...on a pearl encrusted Mini Clothespin! A whimsical touch which adds so much!

  • Scrunchy and bunchy! Shirring ribbon is a breeze.  I simply pull a thread and shirr away!

  • The "Pearl-fect" Punch! A Blossom Bouquet Triple Punch flower is cut in half and decked out in Basic Pearls. This is designed to make you say "Wow"!

I hope you enjoyed today's reveal.  Remember, this card will be winging its way to one lucky person who will be randomly selected from everyone who leaves comments today and yesterday.  The winner will be named in the next post. 

So...what do you think of today's card?  I think the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper is a wonderful choice for creating a vintage/shabby chic style of card.  As always...I LOVE answering your questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use.  Never hesitate to email me!  Until next time...

Coming Soon:  Blog Candy, CASE of the Week, a special birthday card for Michelle the Handler, and my HUGE retired stamp list  

Stamp Sets:  You're a Gem (W 122268, C 122270), Elements of Style (W 118611, C 120045), Creative Elements (W  122645, C 122647); Inks:  VersaMark (102283), Soft Suede (115657), Marina Mist (119668);  Designer Series Paper:  Beau Chateau (122357), First Edition (121878);  Card Stock: Pink Pirouette (111351), Baja Breeze (111352), Very Vanilla (101650);  Tools:  Heat Tool (100005), Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder (109130), Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (122464), Sponge Dauber (102892), Stamping Sponge (101610), Distressing Essentials (118762), Cutter Kit (106958);  Glitz and Glam:  Baja Breeze Seam Binding (122331),  Mini Clothespins (122942), Basic Pearls (119247), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772), Vintage Trinkets (118764)

58 comments:

Babe O'Mara said...

This card is a masterpiece. I WANT it!!!

Babe
youiesmom@att.net

debra said...

Outrageously gorgeous!!!! Thanks for the visual feast!

Vonnie said...

WOW! Love all the goodies you have done on this card!I love the clothspin idea! Who would have thought of that? Not I!

Patti said...

Wow so many techniques my brain is on overload. Beautiful.

LeAnne said...

Love all the little extras you added--including the pearl-encrusted clothespin! I love this paper, it's my new fav right now!

Kathy said...

I LOVE everything about this card. The butterfly is so you :-)

Linda Fisher said...

I agree with Babe O'Mara what a masterpiece....but she can't have it, I WANT it!!! *smiles*

Carol said...

WOW!!! Love this one, Ann! This one just says your name. You got me with the chicken. I love chickens and have them all over my house. I really need to get this dsp. Thanks for showing this gorgeous creation. I would love to have this card!

Angie K. said...

Oh my goodness! What a beautiful card! I so look forward to viewing your blog and I enjoy your creativity!

Kathi said...

This card is definitely a work of art! Who would have thought a chicken and chicken wire could be made into such an elegant and stunning card! You are definitely the queen of design, I wish I had 1/10th of your talent and creativity! I would be honored to win this beauty!

Barbara J. Fiereck Hudak said...

Love Shabby Chic! Very Cute! I just think your cards are the greatest!

Hope you have a awesome day!

Curt in Carmel said...

I love collage type cards and this is stunning. All of the detail in this is eye popping. Love the soft colors too, and that little clothes pin is beautiful! Love this. . .Best, Curt

Mitzi said...

What a beautiful card! So many details! Whoever wins this will have a treasure for sure.

Karen said...

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! You've done it again, many techniquest in one card. Love it!

Tracey Parrott said...

As always, vintage at it's best! Thanks for offering it up!

Roberta said...

Gorgeous! You have a special touch when it comes to vintage. Thanks for the inspiration.

Linda Callahan said...

Ooooo la la......who knew chicken wire could look so good? So many wonderful details! I have got to unwrap all of my DSP and take a good look at it all!

Karen said...

Stunning and WOW Ann. You are certainly in your element with vintage cards. I love what you did with the chicken wire, who thought that chicken wire could be so elegant. The butterfly with the pearls on the clothes pin is a unique touch.

Pam~ said...

Ann, Ann, Ann! What can I say ... I'm speechless. This is a work of art! The details are impeccable!

TRACIJD said...

Beautiful!!! I thought I spied Beau Chateau paper in your sneak peak. It's one of my favs in the new catty. Thanks for sharing the beauty.

Anonymous said...

Love it,love it,love it!
You never cease to amaze me!
Mary

Colleen Dietrich said...

OH, my goodness, I LOVE it. It's got such French flair, and I soooo want that Beau Chateau paper. :)

Olivia M. said...

This card is absolutely gorgeous! Love all of the details as usual. Great job!

lisa808 said...

I don't know where to begin--your card is a magnificent work of art! The burnishing, pearls, clothespin, and DSP--perfect.

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

It's a wonderful card and I love all the tips you give!

NancyE said...

Very interesting card! Is the chicken wire pattern a paper or a stamp? Is it SU!?

Jennifer said...

This card is awesome!! I love everything about. Thanks for a great job and sharing it with us. This card rates number one!!!

Mike Funke said...

Great job, Ann. The palette is one of my favorites. Burn, baby, burn!

Mike

Deana13 said...

I love the collage work! I'm so going to remember that technique with the triple punch, and the clothespin butterfly, and the... Well, maybe you should just send it to me - that way I won't have to hurt my brain trying to remember! :-)

Rita said...

That's just crazy awesome and totally Ann. I'm tired and need a nap just from trying to take in all the details; I can't even begin to imagine trying to make it. :o) You are amazing!

Julie DiMatteo said...

Gorgeous, Ann!!! I've added a few more things to my wishlist after seeing this card :)!

Jodi said...

What a great card! Love the dsp! Thanks for the description of the faux burning technique. Will have to give that a try.

Mary Fish said...

This card is so delicate. Love your mix of colors.

Hugs, M

Dale Morin said...

Oh My!!! What a fabulous card! Love, love all the different things you did to this one. Pearls and more pearls. Love how you did the butterfly!!! It's truly a masterpiece.

peggy_27 said...

When I saw this card on Pals Paper Arts I had to come to see how you made it. Love the butterfly on the clothespin!

Joanne said...

I love this card. It is wonderful. It captures both Shabby Shic and the chickens that make my heart go Pitter Patter!!! Thanks so much!

Anonymous said...

Ah, so many details! I can not pick out my favorite one. Just when I think the butterfly is, then something else catches my eye. Just amazing all the great stuff you come up with and it seems like you effortly apply it all and it works! Love the colors as well. Ah, vintage, ya gotta love it! Thanks Ann for pointing out all the great elements.

Chris R. from Iowa

samara rachel navi said...

Very gorgeous! Love the flutterbyes tail and the split scallop. Colors dreamy and beautiful!

Anne Marie said...

Ann! Get outta here with the amazing details on this little gem! I LOVE everything about it! I have to ask you how in the world you come up with these awesome ideas. Do you dream it up ahead of time or put it all together as you go? Inquiring minds want to know the "Schach-Secrets to Style". Because you certainly have a LOT of it! :)

Darlene-Joy said...

OMG!!!! where to start... This is just so beautiful.. the butterfly and clothespin,the sentiment with all the pearls, the dsp and emboss resist... All I can say is WOW!!!! I sure hope I'm the lucky reciever of this card... You are so talented...
hugs
Darlene-Joy

Christyne - Stampin' UP!® Demonstrator said...

I said "WOW" more than once!! Love everything about it!

Frenchie said...

WOW MS. ANN,BEAUTIFUL!
I LOVE HOW YOU DID THE RIBBON,
TFS.

HUGS FRENCHIE

Kathy in AZ said...

What a beautiful vintage card, Ann. What more can I say-it has it all. Kathy in AZ

D4Dimples said...

WoW doesn't even express this one! Just absolutely stunning! You continue to raise the bar on your creativity. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring all of us!

Stephanie said...

Ann, I think you are just the Shabby Queen!! What a fabulous card!

Sandie Conner said...

Beautiful card, just lovely. Great job

Benjaman said...

Simply put ... a work of art. TFS!

kathy/North Carolina said...

Beau Chateau is on my wish list. Somehow, I knew you'd love it, too. Great card, Ann!

Patti MacLeith said...

Your pearl accents are STUNNING! You must order those pearls by the DOZENS!!! Haha! Love it, Miss Ann!

Nance said...

Oh my gosh--I don't know where to look first! Stunning masterpiece of Schachiness! Love seeing all the Beau Chateau DSP and I love, love the pearls on the blossom punch!! Glad you're back! :-)

Soozie4Him said...

Love that Beau Chateau stuff! I'd love to have your card!

Susan, aka Soozie4Him on SCS
moot96 AT aol DOT com

Nikki Bond said...

Oh my...you've outdone yourself on this one. I LOVE the mix of colors and the embellishments...gorgeous! Very shabby chic! {SMILES}

raquelmason.stampinup.net said...

It's just beautiful, love the pearls on the Blossom Bouquet Punch.

Mary said...

My word this is a piece of art!All of your cards are gorgeous but this one is the most beautiful vintage card I have seen to date. Have you thought about framing it and placing it somewhere in your home? I love that you used several different techniques. So much detail! Like you, I love the Beau Chateau designer papers. You make it all look so easy to do when I know that it isn't. Thank you for sharing your talent Ann.

Mary

Diane - oliverdi@att.net said...

OMG! Ann this card leaves me speechless, I tell ya, just speachless! I can't even begin to tell you everything I love about it....and love how did the tag... It's GORGEOUS! I love anything with chicken wire too. Now I have to go back and re-read it all again. would love tut on this chicken wire part.... Hugs.

maryr917 said...

you really do vintage extraordinaire ann-this is perfection

Carla Bazhenow said...

Wow! Now this is a stunner! Love those fabulous details. Hugs,

phillip46 said...

This card is like going into a wonderful store for the very first time and your eyes don't even know where to start. Wonderful colors and textures combined with scale variety. Creativity just overflowing.

Blessings,

Jan