Friday, June 10, 2011

Doiley Mojo and a Sneak Peek

Hello there and Happy Friday to you! Where did this week go? Whew, it sure flew by for me. I have been on a bit of a creative hiatus lately, not really sure why. On Wednesday, I received a special delivery, via UPS, containing some brand-spankin' new Stampin' Up! goodies (and the new catalog, too!). Hooray! I finally had some time today to break into everything and create. Slight problem...I had NO mojo. I decided to turn to two of my favorite challenge sites to give me a much needed, creative "kick in the pants". When mojo is lacking, what better place to go then the Mojo Monday blog? I am always inspired by the awesome sketches there and this was no exception.
Next up, I hopped on over to Pals Paper Arts (where you can always count on some fabulous, creative ideas) and their challenge this week is to "show us your signature style". I had a sketch, I had a box of new supplies...and NOW I knew exactly what I wanted to do! 
Whenever I am in a creative slump, two things always bump me out of it: the color PINK and anything SPARKLY. if you have visited before, you know this to be true. I don't really know what my "style" is, but I think it has something to do with the things that make you happy when you create. That was my motivation. :) 


This card has a couple of *sneak peeks* to share, too. I used the new Flirtatious Specialty DSP, the Delicate Doilies stamp set and the Lace Border punch (inside) which will be available July 1st. Two of my favorite colors are showcased in that paper: Melon Mambo and Pretty In Pink. Love it! 
I created the fan-fold flower from the 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle punch, CLICK HERE for a link to a tutorial from the lovely Nance Leedy. I topped off my flower with a layered, stamped image from the Delicate Doilies set, which happens to coordinate perfectly with the Doiley Triple Layer punch. I dressed it up with some rhinestones and there you have it. The polka dot ribbon is retired, but there may, or may not, be something comparable in the new catty. I just can't say. ;) 


Finally, here is the inside of the card: 
Thanks for stopping by today! I'm off to finish getting my house in order for a party we are hosting tomorrow night. So much to do, so litle time. Eeek! Please stop by and visit again soon. Have a HAPPY rest of your day! :) 


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Delicate Doilies (in the 2011-2012 catty July 1st) and Something to Celebrate (sentiment from ret, hostess set) 
Paper: Flirtatious Specialty DSP, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Melon Mambo Classic ink
Accessories: Square Lattice Embossing folder, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder, Lace Border punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle punch, Doiley Triple Layer punch, 1" circle punch (for scalloped trim on the front of the card), Silver Elastic cord (ret), Melon Mambo Polka Dot ribbon (ret.), Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip and Basic Rhinestones

25 comments:

  1. Yup...pink is definitely your color! Such a fun card...love the way you incorporated the new lace punch on the inside

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  2. I just had to come over and drool over your new goodies...I love what you did with the sketch and yep, this is totally YOU!
    Hugs,
    Lesley

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  3. i LOVE this card!!! It is my favorite color :) GREAT card, Anne!! Have a super weekend. :)

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  4. Wow what a beautiful sneak peek! Fabulous color and design!

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  5. This is gorgeous, AM!! and so totally YOU with the pink and sparkles. I just placed an order today and will be getting my catalog next week along with my own pre-order goodies. Can't wait and wonder why I waited so long!

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  6. Dear Stampin' Anne :) I love the outside and the inside big time of your card. So well done, So you, so fun, so sassy, so cool and so adorable! What a great idea to take of half of the border.. of the border punch trim.. thingy.. Love it!

    Have a great weekend.
    Inky hugs, Pauline

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  7. Anne Marie this is Mambo-liscious! (I was going to say pink o liscious...but it is mambo!) I love everything about it!!! Thanks for the monchromatic inspiration!

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  8. One of the prettiest I've seen with this new stamp set, Anne Marie! Gorgeous in pinks!

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  9. This is so pretty love love the layout/sketch you used and how you put it all together and so your color :) Have a great weekend, stay cool, I think summer has arrived in TX!

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  10. This is sooo you! Love all the little peeks of the new DSP that you used too!

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  11. A perfect Anne Maria card! I love the fan-fold flower and of course, I LOVE the bling! Thanks for playing with Pals Paper Arts!

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  12. This is beautiful! Now you've got me thinking I maybe should have preordered that stuff!

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  13. Anne Marie, this is amazing. I LOVE the colors and your fold flower looks so beautiful.

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  14. Ann Marie this card sooooooooo cheery! Wow Love all the details and it just makes me smile! Hugs.

    PS: What makes me smile even more is that I just noticed you picked my card as winner at the Paper Players! OMG... I'm so excited and you just made my day! HUGS.

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  15. I'd say the combo of the two sites plus your new goodies definitely got your mojo going!!

    Love all the pink and bling!! Love the bling on the center of the flower too!!

    hey - make sure you check out my Saturday post - I FINALLY showed your card over there :)

    Have a great week!!!
    Maria

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  16. Great card. Beautiful colors. Thank you for playing along with Pals Paper Arts.

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  17. This is so perfectly "Anne Marie style": bright, fun, and full of bling! Love seeing your new goodies and you've made them sing here! Love the doily center of your beautiful fan flower! Thanks for the shout-out too--you're so sweet! ((hugs))

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  18. Beautiful Anne Marie - both inside and out. I love your rosette!

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  19. Wow! Gorgeous! Now you've made me want to get the dsp, doilies stamp set and the border punch. This is definitely your style. Pink and bling.

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  20. Wow! Gorgeous! Now you've made me want to get the dsp, doilies stamp set and the border punch. This is definitely your style. Pink and bling.

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  21. I LOVE this card, Anne Marie! I love how you've used the DSP and the stamp set! I've been debating on whether or not I wanted this set, but now you've confirmed it for me! So, so pretty and so very cheerful! Love your work!

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  22. This is just beautiful Anne Marie! I LOVE everything you did here....TFS!!!!!

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  23. Congrats on the win! You deserved it, great card. :)
    www.cleverandcute.blogspot.com

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  24. Your card is GORGEOUS!

    I just saw you were one of the top picks on the PPA blog. Congrats!

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  25. I love everything about this card, fabulous!

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie