Sunday, October 9, 2011

Paper Players #67 - Jaydee's Fall Colors

Hello and Happy Sunday to you! This week at The Paper Players, the lovely and talented Jaydee has created a fab Fall color combo to get inspired for the season. 
Although, just yesterday, I mentioned how I struggle with the Cajun Craze color. I decided to make amends for this challenge and get my inner- "Cajun Crazy" ON! Lol! I was inspired by the sketch over at Twisted Sketches. This layout was so unique, I really wanted to give it a go! 
This card was also very inspired by my fellow Paper Player pal, Nance Leedy.  I used the Floral Fusion Sizzix Die to create the layered flowers and also layered a stamped image behind the sentiment, which is something that Nance does regularly for that extra "wow"-factor to her cards. I love the look! Thanks Nance, you already know I am a huge fan of yours...but this just confirms it! ;)
I used some retired Autumn Spice DSP on this one (as it was already sitting on my desk) because it was a perfect fit for the color combo. I sponged some Cajun Craze ink around all of the edges for some added pop, along with a layer of textured card stock. This card is pretty "bulky", but that's ok. Chunky cards may cost a little more to mail, but they are REALLY fun to open! Ha ha! 


Here is quick shot of the decorated inside of the card: 
Please stop by and visit the Paper Players Design Team to see what the gals have created with these fabulous colors. Their cards are awesome, as always! We sure hope you will play along this week with YOUR creation, too! 

The Paper Players Design Team

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a HAPPY day today! :) 


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Paper: Autumn Spice DSP (ret.) , Bravo Burgundy, Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Bravo Burgundy Classic ink 
Accessories: XL Oval punch, Decorative Label punch, Hemp Twine, Floral Fusion Sizzix Die, Bitty Punch Pack, Basic Pearls, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Stamping Sponges

30 comments:

  1. Wow Anne Marie .... this is STUNNING!!!

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  2. This is such a pretty fall card with the distressing and the papers. Your flowers are so sweet and love that they can be made from the Sizzix.

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  3. Stunning card, AM! I visit Ann and added vellum to my order list, then come here and decide I need that floral fusion die. I'm afraid to visit any of the others today! :) This is really gorgeous. I'm going to go dig out my Autumn Spice paper. I miss it and it was my favorite until Spice Cake came along!

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  4. Gorgeous! That IS a fun sketch and those fun flowers really add a nice embellishment! Awesome!

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  5. Beautiful card! You reminded me that I have that sizzlet. Need to play with it.

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  6. Looks like Cajun Craze has found a new BFF! Love all of the layers and details, Anne Marie.

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  7. Your flowers are beautiful and you did a wonderful job w/ the colors! I love the hemp twine wrapped around the layers, really ties things together (no pun intended!)

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  8. This is gorgeous Anne, I hope to try this challenge sometime this week!

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  9. Anne Marie, this is just gorgeous! I love what you've done with the colors and that sketch. Those flowers were a great addition and really add a piece of elegance to the card. Love it!

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  10. This is awesome!! I especially love the flowers layers, but really like all the layers and details you've added to your card. Great job.
    Marnie

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  11. Beautiful, Anne Marie! The flowers are gorgeous! I love how you accented the label with the twine...and pearls!

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  12. This is fabulous - very unique design and you did a beautiful job with it! Love those fancy flowers and the way you "tied down" the sentiment!

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  13. This is absolutely gorgeous! Such rich colors and I adore the layering/tying. Fantastic!

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  14. Wow! Just gorgeous! Love the way you used the colors, and that sketch is really unique. Love those flowers, too! TFS!

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  15. How did I miss this gorgeous card!!! LOVE this for fall with the wonderful colors and those pretty flowers. Just gorgeous!
    Lynn

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  16. Girl, you rocked the Cajun Craze ... you definitely got it going on! Spectacular card ... love it! The pearls and twine look fabulous with this color combination!

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  17. This is so pretty! I would never have thought to use the die in a fall card. I'll have to do that as I just got it! I miss you over at HSS but I'll have to make sure to stop in here and visit:-) And I'm sure I'll keep tabs on you in the other challenge blogs! And thanks for the sweet comments on my blog! Hugs!!!

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  18. Awesome card and sketch! You did a great job with the colors. Love it.

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  19. So beautiful! What a great sketch for showcasing a sentiment rather than a specific image! I also love how you layered the image behind the sentiment, that looks wonderful!
    Shanna :)

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  20. This is a stunner of a fall-tastic card Anne Marie! I, too, am crazy in love with Cajun Craze and I love how you've featured it here. The panels are so unique and those flowers, OMG--absolutely perfect in every way. And the sentiment label well, it holds a special place in my heart...thanks for the shout-out! Gorgeous card, my friend! (hugs)

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  21. Look at this beauty. Wow! You are one talented stamper.

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  22. Unreal creation this week AM. Love all the elements and the symmetry to this card! A real beauty!

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  23. Hi Anne Marie,

    Love, love, love your fall card! Fantastic fusion flowers! I so admire your talent for mixing dsp. Your cards are as pretty on the inside as the outside. I hope you're doing well!
    Big Hugs!
    Gen

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  24. Oh, oh, oh - this is fabulous. The colours, the adaption of the sketch, those flowers and I especially love how you've got the twine going in a different direction from the centre. I love the inside too!!!!!

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  25. Anne Marie, This is over the top gorgeous from the outside in. I just love how you combined the 2 challenges and rocked both. Those flowers are just incredible. I also love the way you used the twine and matted the greeting. Brilliant!

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  26. Stunning card! I really love this one. The papers are gorgeous! I love the focus on the sentiment and the flowers are the perfect accent.

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  27. Oh wow, this is gorgeous! I love the cord and the textures and the colours and the flowers.....all of it!

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  28. love, Love, LOVE everything about this card!!!!!!!!

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  29. Anne Marie-

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love your stamp style and I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing:)

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie