Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #57: "So Into You"

Greetings to you on this terrific Tuesday! It's time for an all new, weekly challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments. This week we are using a fabulous color combo that can instantly put you in the mood for Spring! We really hope you will play along with us. Don't have these exact colors? No worries! We invite you to use the colors you do have, that come close to this trio. The important thing is to have some fun and share your creativity! :)
I decided to keep my design fairly simple to let this combo take center stage. All I could think of with this marvelous mix was the Spring season! What better way to celebrate that, then with a sweet, little songbird? I busted out my 2-Step Bird punch (that has been very neglected recently) and got to work. I focused on a mix of patterns, texture and dimension to pull it all together. The only stamping, on the front, was (ok, I just HAVE to say it) my single, *hand stamped sentiment*. Haha, pretty fitting for the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge, huh?
For the inside, I just kept the "Spring-Fling" theme going. I finally inked up my Sweet Summer stamp set and I have officially decided that I love it. How fun are those flowers? It is one of the sets from Sale-A-Bration that I earned for free. Don't forget, Sale-A-Bration is still going on for the entire month of March. Click HERE to view the catalog. 
Well, that's all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by! Please leave me a comment, before you go, to say hello and to let me know what you think of my card today. Also, please join us over at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week with YOUR beautiful, color creation. Have a very HAPPY day! :)

Stampin' Up Supply List: 
Stamps: FYI (front sentiment) and Sweet Summer (inside, Sale-A-Bration set)
Ink: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz and Blushing Bride Classic ink
Papers: In Color DSP (Level 1 Hostess Reward), Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride and Whisper White card stock
Accessories: Two-Step Bird XL punch, Word Window Punch, Corner Rounder punch, Scallop Trim Border punch (inside), Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones and Stampin' Dimensionals
Non SU! Accessories: Square and scalloped square die cut

38 comments:

  1. Love your little "red bird"!!! Gorgeous card! Every time I use my bird punch I keep wanting to make it look like a real bird (color wise)!! I need to just "let go" and make a pretty one like yours. Love your card.
    LYnn

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  2. GREAT card, AM! Love the inside too. With these happy colors and rounded corners, I'm getting a Partridge Family vibe that I LOVE..."come on get happy"...hugs!

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  3. Super cute card, this is my favorite SAB set this year and I love that bird punch too! Great job!

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  4. Oh my goodness, this is just stunning Anne-Marie! The layout and style are just over the top gorgeous! You have an absolutely AMAZING gift for this craft - each card is more fabulous and drool worthy! Always a happy day to see an A-M post!! This gets a WOOT, WOOT and a quick happy dance around the room!! :) x0x0x0

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  5. Beautiful card, Anne Marie. I like all the texture and it's a great color combo!

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  6. I love this card.. the simplicity of it stands out and the little rhinestone details.. how cute..
    -anne-

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  7. You made such a together card, love that sweet little bird, the color just pops and then the touch of glimmer, love it.

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  8. Love the colour combo and what you did with it. The rounded edges on some of the pieces, really adds some interest.

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  9. I simply adore this card, Ann Marie! The color combo is wonderful and that beautiful song bird is paper pieced to perfection. I also love the way you decorated the inside of the card. Very cute!

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  10. What a beautiful card!! Love the bird and color combo you used! And as always, the inside is just as fabulous!!

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  11. Anne Marie this is cute! Love the opposite corners effect... very appealing to the eye, and I will diffinitely try that. Hugs.
    PS:
    Please stop by my blog to pick up your award for "Stylish Blogger!

    HUSG!

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  12. Ooooh, I love your combination of textures and patterns. Your song bird is so sweet. (I can't wait until spring so that they come back to my feeders!) The way you rounded some of the corners is so creative and looks great. I have to put this in the memory banks and give it a try.

    Have a great day!

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  13. oh wow.... I don't know where to begin! This is just fabulous all around. From the beautiful use of those spring colors... to the awesome panels in the background, and that texture and that gorgeous song bird... every single detail is so well thought out.

    P.S. I love that SU! flower set, too!

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  14. Lovely card and so bright and cheerful. Thanks for blessing my day. :)

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  15. You made me smile too! Love it.
    www.cleverandcute.blogspot.com

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  16. Wow! First off - I LOVE the layout!!
    Love the opposit rounded corners!
    And the texture on the background behind the bird...and the bird...and the rhinestones
    Oh the pp and the ribbon too :)
    Love love love it!!

    On a side note - I was sorry to hear about the two doggy losses you suffered so close to each other :*(

    Hope you remember them both in their youth and at their happiest!
    Maria

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  17. Anne, I TOTALLY love your card. All the details you put into this card is AMAZING!!! This is one of my favorites.

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  18. Girl, you totally rocked this color challenge! Your card is gorgeous!

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  19. WOW!!! Beautiful card. Love the rounded corners on opposite corners.

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  20. Anne Marie,

    What a fun card and great color challenge. I just love your birdie!

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  21. This is soooo awesome Anne Marie & I LOVE the colors you used! Very nice work my friend & tfs!!!!!

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  22. Anne Marie your card is wonderful. I really like these colors togehter and your layout is fabulous. Love the rounded edges and the bird is too cute !!

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  23. This is a really great card. Love how you did the panels and the bird. The colors do make me think Spring! TFS

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  24. Beautiful card, Anne Marie! The color combo is so fresh and the layout you used really sets it off nicely. Love those opposite rounded corners!

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  25. What a beautiful and inspiring card!! Gorgeous!

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  26. I love this card! I made my own using this layout! Great work!! I also love your Emmitt. I, too, have a Miniature Schnauzer. Mine is 2-1/2" years old and her name is Gabby. Check out my blog for some pictures of her....www.smileslaura.blogspot.com. Keep sharing your GREAT work.
    Smiles, Laura

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  27. Wow your blog is so pink! LOVE IT! All the cards are super cute...tfs! I'm def a follower of your site.

    Please stop by mine as well! Thanks

    http://www.createmepink.blogspot.com

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  28. Love those opposite rounded corners! Great layout!

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  29. Wow...this is fantastic! I love the look of opposite corners rounded.

    Once again, you finish it off perfectly on the inside too!

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  30. That layout is great! The whole card is lovely!

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  31. Love your card with all the different textures and patterns. It flows beautifully.

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  32. OHGOSH!!!! I just LOVE your card!!!!


    justme,
    laura

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  33. Awesome card, inside and out!! What beautiful work, Anne Marie!

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  34. great card, love the bright colors, especially against the white background. I always enjoy seeing the inside of your cards too.

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  35. Anne Marie, this is beautiful. I love the rounded/diagonal edges. It really makes the card grab your attention. Great job. So creative!

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  36. What a lovely card :-) I really like all the texture and also the whimsical interior too.

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  37. Great card! Love your use of color and different textures and designs. You've really nailed it with this challenge! TFS.

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  38. Cute, cute, cute! This card really makes me smile. I also love what you did with the inside! Gorgeous, AM!
    big hugs
    jaydee

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie