It’s Thursday, and time for another Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge! This week, one of my idols of the stamping world, Linda Callahan, has a versatile sketch for us. This sketch works for clean and simple cards, as well as more “fussied up” ones like mine…as you can see from the fabulous inspiration cards created by the Design Team. In another “return to my roots” effort, I turned to one of my favorite stamps sets, Butterfly Basics. I hope you enjoy today’s card.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long when folded.
When I was first faced with this sketch, my immediate thought was to keep the background clean. I toyed with the idea of creating a textured background or using one of Stampin’ Up!’s gorgeous designer series papers. Yep…I thought a lot about this background. And in the end, I opted to create a collage.
I used Blender Pens with Blushing Bride and Always Artichoke inks to color the flowers and leaves. Of course, the beautiful Gold Wink of Stella accents on the flowers appear a little muddy in the photo, but in person they are shimmery. I added pearls for the center of the open blossom. The stamping off technique was used with the Always Artichoke ferns and the Soft Suede netting. The Speckles, from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set, were stamped off several times.
Two little Papillon Potpourri butterflies call attention to the sentiment, which is from the Floral Phrases set. The edges of the circle, which had been randomly stamped with the netting image, were distressed with Soft Suede ink.
Tons of texture were added with burlap, lace, satin and natural trim ribbons. For a different look, I used a simple rolled bow. The end result is a card which is softly feminine and a touch shabby.
Home Sweet Home
It’s great to be home again! During the month of July, Jackie the Boxer, Kim and I were away more than we were home. Luckily, Jackie loves to travel and meet people. We did have time for a quick photo shoot in the area behind one of the hotels…and he shared a bratwurst with one of the guests. Although I doubt it was the best menu choice for him, being a polite dog he did not refuse the gracious gesture!
Over the next few weeks, I will have more win photos to share with you. I LOVE how he looks with this blue background.
Yep…our baby boy is growing up, and so is his sister, Kia. In a scene reminiscent of another set of Boxer Twins from a few years back, they are watching the neighborhood kids.
As always, thank you so much for stopping by for a visit today. If you have any questions about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
I think this card is magical. It’s one of my favourite sets and the colours you’ve used are just stunning.
Wow Ann! What a gorgeous card! Looks like you could find this for sale in a Botanical Garden gift shop! Stunning! Your dogs are so beautiful! So elegant and majestic looking!
Always nice to see you back on the screen. You and the doggie look happy.
Beautiful card and ‘so you!’ Love the picture of the ‘babies’ looking out the window.
Beautiful card. You make amazing cards Ann. Enjoyed reading about the sweet boxers too.
Sigh! Your cards are always such an inspiration! Whenever the modern, op art trend gets me a little frustrated, I look at your cards and think that beautiful, tranquil cards never go out of style.
I love your beautiful collage card, Ann! This is one of my all-time favorites! I wish my garden looked like this but it’s too dry! I’ll have to look at your card instead. 🙂
The card is just lovely!!! You are so creative! And the pictures you share of you with your Boxers always make smile. You love for them always comes through.
What a darling photo of you and Jackie. It sounds like you all have had a busy and fun summer. I love your card and know I will be ordering some of the new items featured in your card. You have an eye for both balance and beauty in all your cards, Ann!
Stunning mix of botanicals. Perfectly in balance with your signature pearls. Love seeing the puppies all “growed” up!
Ann-A-Mazng card! It’s just gorgeous! Love it! 🙂
GORGEOUS CARD! A true work of art and I love all the fun collagey looking details plus pearls! I just had to look at it and sigh, it is so gorgeous!
Speaking of gorgeous – Jackie is one gorgeous boy! Love the photos.
If I saw this card anywhere, my first reaction would be “that’s an Ann Schach card”. Stunning. Congrats to Jackie for all of his success. Those are two beautiful dogs. Would love to see the rest of the “family” some time.
Beautiful card and beautiful dogs!
Yep returning to your roots for sure! This is gorgeous! I love when you stamp all over ;0) Beautifully done – and thanks for those kind words!
Ann this card is absolutely gorgeous! I love everything about it. It could be used for so many occasions too. The colors, and multi layers are just create so much interest I can’t stop looking at it.
Love the photo the “puppies” looking out the window and I can’t believe how they have grown! I DO remember the photo of the last ones doing the same thing. Wow… where does the time go! Hugs.
Love that you are getting “back to your roots”! The card is fabulous. And those four-legged guys are pretty spectacular too. Jackie just keeps getting better and better looking (don’t tell him that though!). is Kia going to be a show dog too? She’s such a lovely girl!
Awwww, the babies are beautiful!
So is your card and it’s just my style. I love pink and green and pink and brown and the feminine vintage feel is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Such a beautiful card! Your jack is such a handsome Boxer. I love you sharing your pictures of the “kids”. The picture of Kia and Jack does remind me of days gone by picture of the “Twins”. Have a great time with all your family this summer.
LOVE IT!! THE COLORS YOU USED ARE AMAZING!