Sunday, July 24, 2011

Paper Players #56-Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge

Hello there! It's Sunday and it's time for another new challenge over at the Paper Players. I'm super excited this week because I am the challenge hostess! Eeek! This week it's all about creating a Clean and Simple (CAS) project, using the following sketch. This is actually the first time I have ever designed a sketch, so I really hope you like it and will play along with us this week! :) 
For my card, I looked no further then the big box of brand new SU! goodies that was delivered to my doorstep this week. I just LOVE the new Button Buddies set, which is designed to pair with buttons as accents on all of the images. How fun is that?? After I decided on that cute pink piggy for my card, I snagged the Friendly Phrases set for the sentiment. For some reason, the little curls made me think of a cute tail for this little oinker! This set is so sassy, I have a feeling I will be using those phrases a LOT. :) 
It went without saying, that I was using pink on this one and decided that Pool Party was a fresh new color to pair with it. I'm loving the new In Colors this year!  Especially the fun Ruffled Ribbon in those colors. I added the pearls at the end, because I thought the card needed something else. That's why CAS cards are a challenge for me. I always want to add more... 


I dressed up the inside fairly simply. This card could really be used for a few different occasions (thank you, birthday, just because...) so I am leaving it blank until I plan to send it out:
I sure hope you will join us this week at the Paper Players! I can't wait to see what you create with my CAS sketch. Please stop by and visit the rest of the lovely ladies on the Design Team, too. These gals are simply amazing! :) 


The Paper Players Design Team

Thanks so much for visiting! I'm also giving away some blog candy tomorrow (click HERE for details) so leave a comment to be entered to win. Any comment before Monday 7/25 at 5pm (CST) will be entered in the drawing. Enjoy your day today! :) 



Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Button Buddies (pig) and Friendly Phrases (sentiment)
Paper:  Pretty in Pink DSP, Pretty in Pink, Pool Party and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Pretty in Pink and Pool Party Classic ink
Accessories:  1- 3/8" Circle punch, Scalloped Circle punch, Pretty in Pink button (from Designer Buttons, Subtles pack), Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Basic Pearls and Stampin' Dimensionals

32 comments:

  1. Ann Marie, this is SO cute!!!! Now I have to get this set! Thanks for a fun sketch this week!

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  2. HI Anne
    I was wondering how I could use this stamp. It's so cute. You did it perfect.
    Patti

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  3. Absolutely adorable, Anne Marie! It's perfect in pink! And who can resist those pearl eyes!

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  4. you know i love all things pig...and this card made my morning...now i MUST get this set and the buttons...i was debating...but you put the "stamp" on my decision...that pool party is a wonderful contrast

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  5. Isn't he just the cutest piggly-wiggly! Love your selection of the curly sentiment and curly ribbon to go with the piggy. These colors together are fabulous and his little pearl eyes are the best! You've made me look at this set in a whole new light! Great sketch this week too!

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  6. Cute card. Love the colors you chose.

    Robbie

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  7. This is so stinkin' cute! This set will be ordered on my next order. The colors you used are beautiful together! Looking forward to playing with your sketch this week! Thanks for the adorable inspiration!

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  8. Adorable!!! Love that image and button. Toooooo CUTE! Oh, and the sketch is fabulous!
    Lynn

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  9. omgoodness......that button nose is TOOOOO cute!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Love the colors!!
    I think I'm going to play in this challenge this week!!!!!

    Gotta color up some images!!
    Have a great Sunday!
    Maria

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  10. This is adorable! Your sketch is so cute and I love how you used a bow as a corner element!

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  11. Love it! What an adorable CAS card. Just love that little piggy. Such pretty colors too. Your saying is just perfect to reflect his cute little piggy tail. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Such a cute card! Love the sketch, too. Theresa x

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  13. OMGoodness, this is soooo cute! That sentiment is perfect and the colors are candy-sweet!

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  14. I just got button buddies. I can't wait to use it.
    Oink,

    Elsa L
    California

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  15. Beautiful colors and the little pig with his eyes and pinkie nose- too cute !!

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  16. I love this delightful pink pig with the button nose and pearl eyes!! What fun, Anne Marie!

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  17. AM, I LOVE the Pool Party with the pink. A genius combination. Of course, you had to ue pink with your choice of image :- It's a fabulous card. I can't wait to ink mine up. It arrived just before convention and I haven't given it any love yet. Thanks for inspiring me
    Hugs
    Jaydee

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  18. I love this little guy! I just ordered this set and can't wait for it to come. I just found your blog and will do some looking around while here. We are both Texans! I've seen a lot about Craft Project Central and would love to win a subscription to check it out. Thanks for the offer.

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  19. Oh how CUUUUTE - I never know how to use buttons on cards and that stamp set makes it so simple. Your sketch is fabby and I promise to TRY to find time to play this week. :)

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  20. I love this little pig with his pearl eyes and pink button nose!! The color combinations are perfect-I must make this one. I just received my stamp set. TFS

    Vickie Steele
    rnsteele80@a0l.com

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  21. Anne Marie, what an adorable card!! I love the nose, eyes, colors, everything! You make me want this set!! I saw where you visited my blog yesterday. Thanks so much for stopping by! Love your work!! Smiles, Laura

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  22. This is so cute, love the piggy with the button and what a great sketch!!

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  23. Oh Anne-Marie .... this is so super cute and adorable, I just love this little piglet with her buttoned up nose and pearly lookin' eyes ... simple and sweet!!! Love the pretty colours ...

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  24. I just love the little pig. Really cute and clever
    Sally

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  25. Adorable "piggy" card. I love the colors you used.

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  26. Anne Marie this is TOO CUTE. I have this set and can't wait to use that little piggy. The colors are perfect too, but the touch of pearls and bow is my favorite part. Hugs
    PS: A little late on the comments (been on vaca most of July! yeah baby)... but just hard to get back into swing of things. Hugs.

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  27. This is too cute! This set is on my next to order list already, but now I really want it! I completely understand the need to add more to cards (I have to make myself stop!), but I couldn't imagine an AM card without a little pearl or bling somewhere... Beautiful job!

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  28. I love your cute little button-nosed pig, AM! The Pretty in Pink looks fantastic with the Pool Party.

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  29. How adorable and the colors work so well together. This is such a cute little set.

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  30. 'Wat een schatje!!!' We would say in Holland! This is so darn cute dear Anne Marie. That pink is just the best. Love the layout!
    Inky hugs, Pauline

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  31. TOOOO CUTE! I love this cute little piggy with his button nose.

    Great job with the sketch. It is a fun, versatile one.

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  32. Oh.....my....gosh!!!! Is this adorable or what!?!? Anne Marie, I have had limited net access since late May and I see I have missed out on SO MUCH! I am out visiting my parents for a week and soaking up some computer time. I can't wait for mid-August to get here so I can catch up on all the adorable stuff my favorite blogs have created. Keep up the awesome work!

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie