Sunday, August 14, 2011

Tickled Pink for the Players


It's time to play a color challenge with The Paper Players! This week the talented Anne Marie has selected a trio of colors sure to tickle you pink!  That's right...Rose Red, Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink.  I hope you enjoy today's card which features the Established Elegance stamp set and the new Snow Burst embossing folder from the Holiday Mini! 


The Stampin' Schach Design Tips:  It's All About the Details
  • Create a collage! The new Oval Frame from the Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders sets the perfect stage for creating a mini-collage. The Dress Form from the Established Elegance stamp set cries out for paper-piecing, while snippets of a doily from the Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper and punched Itty Bitty Rose Red flowers with Basic Pearl centers complete the vignette. 

  • Flourish and texture! A Rose Red Scallop Circle was created with the Scallop Circles #2 Die and the Big Shot.  The Flourish from Established Elegance was then inked with Whisper White ink and stamped around part of the periphery.  Fabulous texture was then added with the Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Let me tell you, this texture is gorgeous!

  • Pennant! Flag! Banner! Whatever you call it, sentiments always look better with a little snip-snip end treatment! A Pretty in Pink Flourish, a few speckles with the Color Spritzer Tool and Pearls complete the look!

  • Bow-wow!  And we are not talking like Brody and Muffy here! This Whisper White Organza bow is the "wow" factor needed to finish this card!

So what do you think?  Is this card "in the pink"?  Let me know what you think in today's comment! Your comments are so important to me, and I do read each and every one!  And of course, I LOVE answering your questions about the cards that I create and the techniques that I use.  Remember...I am only an email away!  Until next time...

Coming Soon:
*  Twin Talk:  The Twins share their first United Kennel Club experience in Michigan.
*  A couple more retired stamp sets have been discovered.  A very short "For Sale" list will be forthcoming.
*  New Club and Classes information
* The Stampin' Pantry

Stamp Sets:  Established Elegance (W 122530, C 122532), You're a Gem (W 122268, C 122270);  Inks: Rose Red (101778), Whisper White (101731), Soft Suede (115657), Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker (120973); Designer Series Paper:  Flirtatious (122360), Subtles Paper Stack (117152);  Card Stock:  Pretty in Pink (100459), Rose Red (102544),  Regal Rose (105130), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Scallop Circles #2 Bigz Die (113469), Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123130), Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (124114),  Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Sponge Dauber (102892), Paper Snips (103579); Glitz and Glam:  Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319),  Rose Red Seam Binding (121884), Basic Pearls (119247)

51 comments:

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

OMGoodness, this is so beautiful, love all the fabulous details.

Angela said...

Wow, Ann!! Your card is so beautiful! You did an awesome job with the colors.

Carol said...

Wow! Ann, this is gorgeous! You have created another masterpiece.

Sandra Azzopardi said...

Beautiful Ann! I love all the little details that you add to your card and the texture looks fantastic!

Linda Fisher said...

So many beautiful eye catching points on your card - I love this new EMBF and admire how perfectly you got those little doily pieces to fit inside PERFECTLY. The colors for this challenge are YUMMY!

raquelmason.stampinup.net said...

I love it, what a great card - it's simply "Pretty in Pink".

Kathi said...

Wow, this is just beautiful! Very elegant! Love this color combo, so feminine! And I love that oval frame, it is definitely on my wish list now, thank you for showcasing it! So many wonderful details on this very stunning card!

Lauri said...

You always amaze me with your attention to detail!! This is one gorgeous card!!

stampwithsandy said...

What a sweet card! Love all the details, and your perfect bow.

imagine.create.share. said...

Ann, this is exquisite! Your attention to details is amazing.

Colleen Dietrich said...

How nice to get a sneak peek at the new embossing folder from the mini! It's got lots of texture. The pink color challenge this week is oh so pretty! I like your dressmakers form in front of the deep embossing.

Diane - oliverdi@att.net said...

Ann this is so beautiful. I love how all the colors are not 'in your face' on your card. LOVE the dress form for sure. So cute. The triple pink is going to super hard for me, but I did think of "Sew Suite" as soon I saw the challenge. Hugs.

Dale Morin said...

Love all your pinks! The card is simply great. I always love all your details. That is what makes your cards so very special. I treasure the one I have!

SueBee said...

I can't help it, I KNOW I say this every time, BUT I JUST LOVE YOUR STYLE !!!! :)
Susan B.
suebee623@charter.net

Anne Laflamme said...

Wow... it's just beautiful and perfect.

I love it.... all détails are beautiful

Bravo....

Nance said...

Beautiful creation Ann--gorgeous vintage style so perfect with these colors. Love the dress form in the embossed frame. Just gorgeous!

thestampinglady said...

Oh so pretty. Love that color combo. Thanks for the peek of the new folder--those snowflakes look really fun and useful for not just snowflakes. You used another stamp set on my very, very long list of things I would like. I'm trying to be a good girl for Santa this year. Dar

Always Playing with Paper said...

Good morning Ann! Beautiful card, I love how you used the doily punch and of course the pearls!

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

You really created a beautiful card. All the elements and layout make for a stunning creation!

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

Oh my SQUEEEEE! Pink is my absolute FAVOURITE colour and this card just fits the bill! GORGEOUS!

Ginger said...

Love love love the snowburst texture and would never have thought to use it like this! Great details Ann.

Carrie Gaskin said...

ST-UH-NNING! I don't know what else to say. You rocked this pink challenge, girl!

Rita said...

Wowzers! Amazing focal point on this one! You rocked those pinks!

Linda Callahan said...

Love the frame and everything you did with it - on it, behind it and around it :)

Kathy in AZ said...

What a beautiful card, Ann. It is so striking with its colors and all the details. Way to go!!! Kathy in AZ

Joan said...

This is stunning - I love all your elements...pearls on the "tag", the doilies...I have this stamp set on my wish list! You've really rocked this!

Karen said...

Ann, this is a WOW card and you certainly got your pink on. Love all the happenings on this card. Every time I go back to look at it I see something different.

Ekip2 said...

Wowza - your cards are always pretty but this one is stunning!! All the details - the pearls and the embossing -the little flowers with depth -the texture - maybe thats what I like so much the layers of texture you put in the card. And I gotta love the pink!!!

Shari Winterstein said...

You have outdone yourself with this one! Did you cut out the oval or does this EF fit in one of our punches. Fabulous. Thanks for blessing my day! :)

Woof, woof - snore (oops)!

lisa808 said...

I am 'tickled pink' over the beauty and elegance of your card. The new frame EF is perfect for 'showing off' your awesome dress form. I always love all your special details.

maryr917 said...

gorgeousness ann-love this fab color combo-the new dsp is beautiful

Louise Brown said...

Love your shades of pink card.... and that new ef is beautiful used here!!! TFS

Patti said...

It never ceases to amaze me what you create. You have a truly fertile, artistic mind. Beautiful use of the pinks as well as all the little details you include.

jaydee said...

Ann, another perfect Schach Vintage card. Love your fussy cutting, the buttons, and your use of the new Snow Burst embossing folder. Once again, showing that just because it's called Snow Burst, it can be used for so much more.
Love it
Jaydee

kathy/North Carolina said...

Ooooh! I love, love, love it! Monochromatic cards just always seem to work! Great layout, too!

Anne Marie said...

Ann, you just rocked this pink-a-licious creation! GORGEOUS! As always, your details are perfection, especially those pearls on the entiment "tail". What's that you say? I NEED those embossing folders? Why, yes, I think you may be right! Thanks, Ann the enabler! Hmmm, what is the upcoming "stamping pantry"? Are there cookies? If so, count me in! ;)

Carla Bazhenow said...

Love those details... an absolutely gorgeous card!! Hugs,

Debbie Henderson said...

Beautiful Ann, I love what you did with the Designer Frames and all of the layering on and around it!

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Angie K. said...

Beautiful Card! It's a stunner! Love the pinks!

Linda said...

This is beautiful. I love all the wonderful details.

Mary said...

I love the mini collage thatyou made for your card. I have never made a card using all pink. Love the way that it looks all together. I love all of the details on this card Ann. You always add so many different details to your cards and they always looks so beautiful.:)

Mary

Jodi said...

Definitely a pretty in pink card! Love all your details.

Anonymous said...

Ah, a card the Pink Panther would love to receive! Hey, Lisa beat me to "tickled pink" so I had to come up with something! Man, it is all about the details and pearls! You nailed it! Can't wait for the twins adventure and what is this "Pantry" business?

Chris R. from Iowa

Stephanie said...

What a great card, Ann!! I am such a fan of collage and distress and you are a great teacher of both. Plus, your card design is wonderful.

Tara Bilbao said...

Ann, this is just amazing. All your details are just mind boggling. I can't decide what i like best because it's all so good.

Darlene-Joy said...

OMG!!! This card is a stunner. It looks vintage but has a fresher look. I am loving these colors together. I love every little detail about this card. You are one talented lady...
hugs
Darlene-Joy

bcyhand said...

wow it's beautiful.....love your work and hearing about the boxers...love when you have them chat..... :-)

Cindy Beach said...

I think it's ABSOLUTELY stunning!

samara rachel navi said...

wow wow wow wow! Can you make me a real life size dress like that? I LOVE THIS CARD!!!! Every bit of it is GORGEOUS! And again, what a treat to see the camera close ups. pink...dreamy...pink. I will be waiting for the life size one in the mailbox!!!!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

just lovely!