Sunday, November 13, 2011

Paper Players #72 - LeAnne's Color Combo

Hi there stampers and Happy Sunday to you! I'm running a little late today with my post because of my sweet husband. He decided to surprise me last night with a birthday bash with a bunch of our friends. (My b'day is tomorrow) I thought he and I were going out to dinner, but imagine my surprise when everyone was there at the restaurant when we arrived. It was a wonderful night with delicious food and fabulous friends. My hubby is so awesome for putting it all together! But YOU came here to see a card, didn't you...so let's talk about that! :) 

It's Sunday, so it's time for another fun challenge over at the Paper Players! This week LeAnne is our hostess and she has put together this lovely combo to try: 
I also used the sketch over at The Sweet Stop for inspiration: 
I couldn't help but go with a holiday card with these colors. I tried to make a "guy" card at first...but it just wasn't working out. So Christmas it was! I used the Bright Hopes stamp set and dug around my stash of DSP to get the matching colors. (Note to self...buy more Always Artichoke DSP and ribbon as the selection in my craft room is limited, for some reason)
The image was first inked up in Versa-Mark and then again in Always Artichoke Classic ink. After stamping the image I heat embossed it for some added shine. I also heat embossed the sentiment in Riding Hood Red. Every layer is sponged and the main image was distressed with the Color Spritzer Tool and a Crumb Crumb Cake marker. It made the image pop a bit more then plain ol' card stock. I used pearls to accent the card and topped off the bow with an Antique Brad. It really was a pretty easy card to complete, although you would never know from the 2- 1/2 hours it took me to put it together. Ugh!! 
Sure hope you will hop on over to the Paper Players site and play along this week! You have until Friday 11/18/2011 to link up a project. Be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team to see what they have created for inspiration with these fun colors: 

The Paper Players Design Team
Tara Bilbao
  Susan Joyce 
(November GD)


Thanks for stopping by! Have a very HAPPY day! :) 


PS: If you are ever in the San Antonio are and are looking for a fantastic dining experience, CLICK HERE for info on the restaurant we were at last night. Everything from the food to the service to the overall atmosphere were outstanding. I can't wait to go back!  

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Bright Hopes and Petite Pairs (sentiment)
Paper: Paisley Petals DSP, Love Letter DSP, Always Artichoke, Riding hood Red and River Rock card stock
Ink: Versa-Mark, Always Artichoke and Riding Hood Red Classic ink
Punches: Scallop Trim border punch, Large Oval punch, Small Oval punch (ret.)
Accessories: Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Basic Pearls, Clear Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensioanls, Color Spritzer Tool, Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker and Stamping Sponges

40 comments:

  1. Beautiful! I love your little details, as usual, and that sketch is perfect with your beautiful tree. I am glad you had a wonderful b-day surprise!!! Happy Birthday, a day early! ♥

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  2. Heck, I came to see your Saturday card but your Sunday card was so stunning I had to stop and read the post..... SO... Happy Birthday! And pats on the back to your hubby.... gotta love a good man who PLANS things!

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  3. Hey AM,
    Another fabby card! I really love this tree set and you have highlighted it beautifully! The embossing and the spritzer too do make this whole card shine. Sounds like a lovely evening, what a fabulous hubby you have!!!!
    Happy birthday...tomorrow!
    Hugs,
    Lesley

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  4. great card!! love the color comb..thks for sharing

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  5. I didn't know you had this set! It is my FAVORITE from the mini and will have a permanent place on my shelf. I LOVE what you did with it too! The tree looks beautiful with all those pearls! How nice of your husband to surprise you like that!

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  6. Stunning card with awesome details! Gorgeous bow and brad! Kudos to your hubby and what a wonderful surprise! Happy Birthday a few hours early!

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  7. What a gorgeous Christmas card...the colors are fabulous! The bow, the pearls, and the decorative brad are perfect finishing touches! Thanks for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week!

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  8. Oooh such a beautiful card Anne Marie! Love that tree embossed and spritzed--it really shines and makes it so elegant. Love the layout and all your added touches like pearls, sponging and brad--just fabulous! So glad you had a fantastic birthday celebration...well-deserved! Big birthday (((hugs)))...early. :-)

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  9. Anne Marie, your card is just exquisite! I love the colors and these DSPs together. I don't think you could have picked a more perfect accessory than that Antique Brad. Just gorgeous.

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  10. Wow,wow,wow! I LOVE this, Anne Marie! An absolutely perfect mix of the challenge colors! And happy birthday to you!

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  11. Stunning card, Anne Marie!

    And a very big Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a magical day and all your dreams come true!!

    Sandra xxx

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  12. Happy Birthday! This is definitely a "WOW" card. So many elements to look at....beautiful!

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  13. Anne Marie, this is wonderful ! I like the image and specially the colors. The brad on the bow looks fantastic.

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  14. Debbie G
    Pretty card !!! Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday!!!

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  15. This is gorgeous - so elegant and sophisticated! And I just will happen to be in San Antonio in January - hope to be able to say hi on person! A very merry birthday to you!

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  16. Ann Marie what a pretty card. You used two of my favs... the pearls and antique brads! You even managed some bling on the inside too..so pretty. Love the color combo and I hope to play along. Hugs

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  17. LOVE this card!! You are a very talented lady, thank you for sharing all your wonderful artwork! I would also like to wish you a very Happy Birthday. Do something special for yourself, you deserve it!

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  18. Gorgeous! Love those wonderful colors together!
    And..........HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hope you have a wonderful day.
    Lynn

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  19. A gorgeous holiday card with these beautiful colors, Ann Marie!!

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  20. Lovely card, love the detail in your design. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Wishing you a perfect day celebrating with Family and Friends.

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  21. Happy Birthday!!!! Hope your day is filled with your favorite treats! Love the vintage feel to your card...gorgeous with all the pearls!

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  22. Happy birthday. I hope you got lots of gorgeous cards like this one.

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  23. I got side tracked by this beautiful card!

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  24. Wow, this is sooooo pretty! And Happy Birthday to you! What a special day :) **hugs**

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  25. Happy Birthday!! What a wonderful hubby you have!! :C) LOVE, LOVE the card!!! The color combination really works!! What a warm card!! GREAT JOB!!! Amy L.

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  26. Gorgeous! Love that exquisite seam binding bow! The pearls are awesome and I love this card! You, my friend, are a card queen! And happy birthday to you!!!! Lexi sends birthday roos to you as well!

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  27. This is such a gorgeous vintage card, Anne Marie! I love the little bit of scallop peaking out from the DSP - ya gotta love how everything matches perfectly!!! The pearls are a perfect accent as always - and - oh - Happy Birthday!!!!! Hope you had a wonderful day!
    Hugs

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  28. Happy Birthday Girl... I hope you have a fun one!

    Hugs
    Shirley

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  29. Beautiful card and Happy Birthday a day late!!!! Hope it was a good one!

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  30. First of all- A very happy belated birthday to you!I hope you had a lovely birthday and a fun bash - woot woot
    I just love this card. Your choice of papers, the perfect bow and all the fabulous accents work together beautifully. I enjoy seeing what you create each and every week.

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  31. Very pretty card! Love the antique brad on the bow! Happy Birthday, too! Sounds like you are enjoying it!!

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  32. This is just absolutely lovely! Thanks for joining us at The Sweet Stop this week!

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  33. I'm a day late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! Sorry I missed it! I'm missing a lot of things lately!!!!!!!!!!

    Hope you had a fabulous day :)
    Maria

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  34. Lovely Christmas card Anne. The colors are so pretty and that tree image is awesome! The pearls and ribbon are great. Thank you for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week. :o)

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  35. Stunning and gorgeous! Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had quite the surprise! I too am a November baby!
    Cheers,
    Shanna :)

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  36. This is sooo pretty. You did a great job combining the colors. Love that swirly tree!

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  37. Beautiful card! Love the vintage look of it.

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  38. AM.... you ROCKED this challenge, girl. As usual! Happy belated Birthday. I love that your hubby organized a surprise gathering for you. I know it must have been a fabulous night
    hugs
    jaydee

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  39. Gorgeous! Love the layers and the way you've inked the image panel. And your Creative Crew is adorable!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie