Ahoy, Mateys! It's Friday and time to go digging for Buried Treasure. This time the search for treasure took me back to October 23, 2009 and this classic fall card. As I was perusing the archives, the fall colors and texture of this card caught my attention and I immediately saw several opportunities for updating.
Layout Options: This layout is perfect for a larger image and for showing off texture. Imagine the new Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder used on the card base. Or how about the Snow Burst folder with a winter image? Flag a sentiment and extend it where the current sentiment is located. With fall knocking at our door, the leaves from Gently Falling or a collage made with French Foliage would work perfectly for the image.
Embellishment Updates: Baker's Twine could replace the hemp twine. Or instead of the greeting, how about a big, bold beautiful bow made with 1 -1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon or Satin Ribbon for a more elegant look? I could also see using a Border Punch.
Techniques: Curl the corners of the central image and distress the edges, too! Pull out the Color Spritzer Tool! How beautiful would it be to use the Inlaid Embossing technique or showcase your image by using emboss resist. Just let your imagination soar!
I know that you have some Buried Treasure in your past just waiting for an update! Dig it up and give it a make-over. As for me...I will be making over this card in the near future. But first I have challenge cards to design.
Blog Candy Reminder
Don't forget that I am celebrating my one millionth hit and I would love for YOU to celebrate with me. Is there any better way to celebrate than with Blog Candy??? I will be giving away the following to one lucky person:
A $100 Stampin' Schach Gift Certificate
One winner will be selected from all comments left on any post dated September 14th through 6:00 PM CST on Monday, September 19th. After 6:00 PM on Monday, I will use the random number generator from Random.org to select the winning number for me. I will then make a quick post to let you know the winner. The winner will have 48 hours from the time of the Winner's post to contact me.
Here is the fine print:
- The gift certificate can only be redeemed through me.
- You must use your gift certificate prior to December 31, 2011.
- Merchandise can only be sent to US addresses as per Stampin' Up! regulations.
Here are the posts from which I will be selecting the winner. You may post on one or all!
Wednesday: Original Blog Candy Post
Thursday: Pals Paper Arts Card
Friday: Buried Treasure
Saturday: The Paper Players Peek
Sunday: The Paper Players Challenge
Monday: Random Card
I debated on whether to offer a Big Shot, but since you may already have one, I decided on the Gift Certificate. Just think of all the pearls you can buy with this!!! Good luck, my friends! Until next time...
97 comments:
Beautiful card, right down to the twine you used.
ColleenB.
Congratulations on 1,000,000 hits. What a great milestone! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations with us, and keeping us updated on the twins.
Lisa (lisasc@tds.net)
Another gorgeous fall card. I have kept this set and still love it. I really love that you are showing these buried treasures!
Fall is my favorite season and this card makes me want to whip a Fall Card. Alas, I am getting ready to head off camping for the weekend but maybe I can find more inspiration out in the woods and be ready to stamp come Sunday night :) Maybe I'll borrow some of your "updating ideas" and create a card based on them :)
Have a Great weekend! What are the twins up to this weekend? Fingers crossed if they are showing!
Love this layout! Time to put away the summer stamps and pull out the leaves of fall!
Barbara in SC
Love it! That stitching is gorgeous....and of course all the details you put into it! :)
{SMILEs}
Been your older cards look fantastic! Mine look like random scraps of paper mixed with some "floating" stamps!
CONGRATS on your many many hits! I have to say I enjoy your buried treasures. Two years later and the stitching is very eye catching on this card!
What a rich card/design. I love your stitching. It certainly is feeling like fall here in Iowa! I'm looking forward to the scent of autumn also. Blessings.
Love the card, love your blog...thanks for the chance at some Candy....Sat is my birthday, so I hope I win a birthday prize
I love this! I have this set and I can see me casing this card! I really like the layout and the stitching gives it such a beautiful touch! I always look forward to seeing your Buried Treasures! Hope you and the Twins have a great weekend!
LOL As I read through your tips to update, I DO find myself imagining the changes. I'm sure I look a bit crazy nodding my head and saying "Yes! That WOULD be awesome!". You paint a good mental picture. :)
Debbie G
Pretty fall card, I love the twine stitching.
debbieanng@yahoo.com
Congrats on your 1,000,000 hits! WoW! That's awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards and inspiring us with your talents!
Ann
This may be an oldie but it is definitely a great card. So many good suggestions on changes to make to this card!
I'm sure the changes would make this card look great, but I think it's a lovely card just as it is! I tried to imagine the changes, but I think you need to show us!
I love the needle work on this card. It gives the card such a nice touch!
I like this card the way it is, great layout. Congrats on all the hits and many more to come.
Such a beautiful card. I love the colors you have chosen.
and congrats on a million hits..wowsers!!
Great card, gotta love those embossing folders! I love fall but not what follows! Winters get longer every year!!!
What a wonderful buried treasure! It!s a great layout and would work for any season. We could call it classic.
This card is a treasure. Very beautiful. Thanks
Love the burried treasure idea. I like to purge my cards after I gather up about 50 or so, lol. I should keep one or two for burried treasure though, lol.
What a delightful card creation! Your projects are ALWAYS something to look forward to!
It's fun to look back especially when the cards are as beautiful as yours! I too have this set and it remains one of my "fav's". Congratulations on 1 million "hits" on your blog, WOW, I'm impressed and what a generous blog candy offering.
I'm heading out of the country for a week but I'll be checking your blog when I return.
Thanks for the opportunity.
VERY pretty!! I love this leaf!!! And the sewing on the card! I have yet to try that technique out....you did a great job with it!!
Very pretty card!! I just love Fall and everything it has to offer!! Congrats on your blog milestone!! That is quite an accomplishment!! Thanks for sharing all of your ideas!!
Love the card and the tips for bringing it "current"! You are always so generous with your talents.
What a generous blog candy offer, Ann. You are amazing!
I love looking at all the different colors you used on this Buried Treasure leaf - so realistic.
I remember this one beautiful then and beautiful now. Loved your tips Ann on updating this card. You have a clever mind. Can't wait for your update. Now on to my box of cards and see what I can improve. Thanks for sharing.
Ann your card is just lovely! What great card for this time of year. WOW! 1,000,000 hits!!!! That's qu9te an honor!
Another beauty! I love seeing what you're going to show us next. :)
Congratulations on 1M hits!!!
Your buried treasure is a beauty and I look forward to your 'updated' version.
Love seeing your buried treasure as I am a relative newcomer to your blog. Todays fall card reminds me that fall/winter is just around the corner and they are my favorite(s) time of the year. It was a nippy 45 this morning and the heat is on. Have a great weekend. Dar
Gorgeous card.. The colors do remind me of the Fall season and especially today, its in the 50's. What a generous offer, thanks.
oohhh, love the texture with the stitching and the color combo is stunning! fall is my favorite season, so this card really gets to my heart. kuddos on hitting a fantabulous milesone: 1 million visitors, WOW!! thanks for always sharing with us. a gazillion more to you in the future Ann.
stay well,
annmarie
Really like this card and all the tips you give to make it different in soooo many ways! And love all the texture on it! The fall colors are beautiful! Beautiful card!
Hey Ann, congrats on your 1 mil hits!! You go girl!! I do PPA because I see your sneek peek and it reminds me to go look at the layout. Thanks for that. Hello to the "kiddoes" from my Jewel the pom.
it's a special person to have a blog such as yours & I'm checking it daily, to see the lastes; thank you my friend!
This is a timeless card, and the stamp set is one to keep forever.
A million hits...YOU ROCK! Congratulations and keep the inspiration flowing so you get to 2 million.
Geeez....yet another fab card!!! I keep putting off buying that set....and then I see cards like this one! Great job Ann!
Ann remember this card! I think it's one of the first that got my interest about "sewing' on a card.
I love how you give ideas to recreate it with new products! So fun!
Hugs.
I really like this buried treasure feature that you are doing ann-this card is a great blast from the past-beautiful fall colors-great image and embossing-I love sewing on cards-and this looks like an easy way to accomplish that
I love this stamp set. Beautiful colors. Hope the twins scars heal up so they are invisible! Good luck to them on their shows.
This really is a burried treasure, love it!
Beautiful Fall card... congrats on the 1M hits. Not surprising I visit very day!
Such an incredible card - you are so very talented. I love to hear about the twins adventures - they always make me smile. Congratulations on your 1,000,000 hits.
Julie (jlvrsls@sbcglobal.net)
I totally need to dust off my fall sets and do some updating of my own! While every card you make is a work of art, I do believe you are at your absolute finest in the fall season. So many times I find myself trying to re-invent the wheel, when all I really need to do is update it. Thanks for the awesome reminder!
Love your card. Thank you for all of your outstanding ideas related to cards. I love your site.
This is a gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing the update ideas, too. This has such a timeless look, it really stands the way it is. :)
One thought I had, was changing it to a birthday card using bright colors, houndstooth, and maybe stringing pennants behind the sentiment. Hmm....the creative juices are flowing! :)
Congratulations on a million hits. That's AWESOME!
This really is a treasure. LOVE it as much now as the first time I saw it. LOVE the cross stitching. Really adds just the right touch.
You do amazing work. I look forward to your blog everyday. I also love to hear about your beautiful boxers. ( I am a Yorkie mamma).
A million hits, and all of them done left us inspired, gratified or laughing (Twin Talk!) Thank you.
Wow! Didn't realize it was for all those blog posts to comment on, thanks for the reminder and for even more chances to win :) You're too sweet!! I really love this buried treasure too - loads of possibility!!
I enjoy when you revisit your past projects. It's fun to see how your style has evolved.
Ann, congrats on the 1M hits!!! and it keeps getting higher with all the beautiful creations you do. I love the stitching, colors, and the great layout!! This is a fabulous buried treasure.
congrats on a million hits! Here's to you and a million more! Thanks for all the great ideas!
I love your buried treasure card, and especially the tips on how to update it!
I love this card! The weather is finally cooling off here in the south and I am so ready for fall! I love the pretty leaf stamp, your stitching and the embossing folder you used! Fantastic!
What a beautiful card from the vault! I still think that leaf is one of the prettiest, and I totally love the stitching, I need to try some hand stitching myself, love the look. Have a fabulous weekend!
I love the fall feel of this card. I love my spritzer tool and what you did with the background. Thanks for sharing!
One million hits! Congratulations on achieving this milestone. Your postings are always inspirational and I love hearing about the twins. Today's card is gorgeous. I enjoy reading all your suggestions on how to update it. Personally, I don't think it needs an update! Keep those creative juices flowing - thank you for sharing so freely.
Diane
Not eligible for the blog candy but congratulations on the hits milestone!! And this is a lovely card - that is a great leaf stamp and I love the stitching!
Congrats on the One Million Hits!!! You have such a creative mind and I enjoy visiting on a daily basis. Keep it going Girl!
Ann,
I love this card! The rich colors, the leaf colored so beautifully, the stitching, and your great design. This is a classic and treasure indeed!
Love all of this card. That leaf is my favorite and I love your technique on this one!
one million in 2.5 years? that is awesome! Congrats! Wonderful creations too!
So generous to offer a big shot but indeed I already have one (and love it) so good thinking. It's fun to go back to old things and figure out how to update them...great idea!
Congratulations on the huge milestone! Love blog candy and yours is amazing. Thanks for a chance to win.
The card is beautiful. You do such great work!!
Jennifer
WOW, 1,000,000 hits. That is awesome. Love your buried treasure card. Would love to see you do an updated version with some of your suggestions.
Wow your card to date is beautiful I can see how your comments can even make it better. It is interesting to see haw your creativity has developed through the years.
I love this card. You are so talented. This is very elegant.
Great card.
Judy Wineland
Thanks for the continued inspiration! I have just the stamp to CASE this card! hehe! Congrats again on the millionth hit!
Nice whip stitch there girlie! You do such beautiful work....they are timeless!
Thanks for showing this card again. I wanted to make a card with that stamp set and this will be perfect with the Soft Suede 1 1/4" ribbon. Thanks for sharing!
I like this card even without updates. Very nice layout.
I love leaves, so this card is absolutely gorgeous to me.
Another beautiful fall card! I am so ready, it could stay fall all year!
I've been making fall cards all this week, and it has put me in such a happy mood. I love this one...and I agree,the texture is great. I just ordered French Foliage and can't wait for it to arrive!
It is so beautiful and rich in dimension. WOW!
I have the perfect image for that LO...I've been stumped until now. Thanks!!!
I love your "Buried Treasures", Ann. You have made so many great suggestions on how to change thingsup! Love it!
Congratulations on 1,000,000 hits...would you ever imagine reaching that number? Kudos to you!!! :)
1,000,000 hits - Congrats
I really need a big shot!!!!
Oh I love a chance to win blog candy. . .fun, fun, fun. . .just like your blog. It is so much fun to see what you have created or what you have to share as a tip for all of us. Thank you so much!
Thank you for doing a segment such as the Buried Treasure. I like the way you go through each step and discuss options. I never, ever thought of doing something like this for my own cards. Such great ideas and there are always new techniques or new twists to them. Thank you for opening my eyes!
Gale
galesmith at earthlink dot net
Oh Ann, you know how I love these posts!! The original is gorgeous and the ideas for updating make it even more Schach-tastic! Love that stitching! :)
PS: CONGRATS on one million hits! I think it's safe to say everyone has discovered just how fabulous you are!
Congratulations on a million visitors. AWESOME!
Your card are always so beautiful! I love how detailed-oriented you are and all the finishing touches you put on each card. This is what makes them so special.
Beautiful original card and great ideas for updating it! I love these Buries Treasure articles. It makes me rethink some of my old cards:-) Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win your fabulous candy!
Inky hugs,
Janet
janet@swofford.com
What a great fall card! The layout is perfect to use for many different occasions. Look forward to seeing your update.
Beautiful fall colors. Makes me almost ready for those cool days and nights.
I can't wait to CASE your buried treasure fall card and to try out some of your updating ideas - all are very inspirational. Congratulations on 1,000,000 blog hits --- You Rock Ann!
You have given me so many ideas for my cards...I love looking to see what you have come up with..I LOVE the giraffe card you made recently...its so exotic looking...thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
Still going through some E-mails I had missed. Wow, I love this card! So rich looking. I had to comment! Besides it gets you one more hit closer to the zillon mark!
Chris R. from Iowa
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