Sunday, June 17, 2012

Celebrating 100 Challenges at The Paper Players!

It's Sunday and time for another challenge at the Paper Players. This week is a really special week for us as we celebrate 100 challenges with a special Blog Hop. 100 challenges already! Can you believe that? Wow!  

I started playing with the Paper Players shortly after I started my blog with Challenge #15...was asked to be a Guest Designer at Challenge #23 ...and was asked to be a permanent member of the team starting with Challenge #38. I am so happy to be a part of this team and love working with these amazing ladies, every week. They make creating fun and I am so proud to call them friends! :) 

I decided to recreate a card with LeAnne's awesome sketch from Challenge #60 for this one. I love things in "threes" and this sketch has always remained in my "favorites folder". Here are all of the past color and sketch challenges, for reference. You can use ANY past challenge (EXCEPT "Anything Goes" challenges) for inspiration, just make sure to list it in your blog post.
HERE is the link to my blog post for the pumpkin card that I made for the original challenge, 
pictured below:  
And here is my BRAND NEW card with same sketch and some new stampin' goodies: 
I have been itching to break into the new In-Colors, especially Summer Starfruit. I was inspired by the *new* Birds of a Feather DSP that I just landed on my doorstep with my order last week. My color combo is Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple and Whisper White. For this card, I dressed up the circles with some bejeweled butterflies and added a fun banner (heat embossed) sentiment. Of course, I added some bits of bling as a finishing touch. 
Here is a shot of the decorated inside of the card, with a sassy birthday greeting: 
**BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ALERT!**

  • We are offering up all of the DT cards to our Headliner this week!  We will mail them to you! One lucky winner is going to receive ALL of the DT cards from this hop! 
  • So go ahead and HOP along to the design team blogs to see their favorite challenge from the past two years...and play along with your favorite past challenge from the Paper Players by Friday, June 22 at Noon (PDT), for a chance to win.
The Paper Players Design Team


Thank you so much for visiting today! 
Have a great day and happy hopping,  

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Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners (sentiment) 
Paper: Birds of a Feather DSP, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Island Indigo and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Versamark and Basic Black Classic ink
Punches: 1" Circle punch, 1- 1/4" Circle punch
Accessories: Elegant Wings Embosslit, Bitty Banners Embosslit, Chevron Embossing folder, Summer Starfruit 3/8"Satin Stitched Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin Dimensionals and  Basic Rhinestones

31 comments:

  1. LOVE it Anne Marie! You sure can ROCK that butterfly die and these colors are fabulous together. Gorgeous layers, textures and bling that are all your signature style. I am so glad that we met through the Players and it's an honor to call you friend! Here's to 100 more! ((hugs))

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  2. I adored the pumpkin one - and now I adore this butterfly one! you have a way with this design for sure!

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  3. Cute card!! Happy 100!! P.S. I am in love with the Chevron folder (I can't wait to place an order)

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  4. Love this beautiful card - the colorful butterflies, the dsp, the summer starfruit (lovin' that color) bow. Of the two, this is my favorite.

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  5. Both cards are fabulous. I love how you used buttons for pumpkins on the original and this time you chose butterflies. A wonderful sketch. Now I am off to decide which one to use.

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  6. They are BOTH cute.....and I am glad you loved the sketch---i loved yours too! And I realize I forgot to add my first take on it....better go fix my post, LOL!

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  7. oh how I love butterflies ~ fabulous card Anne Marie ~ thanks so much for sharing your creativity!!! sure hope to join in on the fun this week!

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  8. You did such a great job recreating the sketch twice no less! Beautiful color combo and you can never go wrong with butterflies!

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  9. Fabulous, Anne Marie! I love these bright colors! Such a clean and fresh update!

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  10. HAPPY 100th!!! Both gorgeous cards Anne Marie - LOVING that bling :)

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  11. Oh goodness Anne Marie these are both such GREAT cards! But I am in LOVE with those sweet button pumpkins!!!

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  12. I've been a little unsure about the new colors...but I think you've convinced me. I love your original card (in fact, I think I CASEd it!) but your new card is so fresh and fun!!

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  13. Oh, what a wonderful card to show off those new colors!! I think you've done an amazing job with the sketch both times!!

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  14. You do know how to rock those butterflies AM...love seeing the new goodies! This sweet pumpkin card was one of my favourite cards you have created! I am so happy you said yes and joined the team. Your positive and upbeat personality make you a special person and on top of all that, you are one awesome card maker. Thank you for being a part of the team!
    Hugs,
    Lesley

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  15. That is one pretty sketch, the butterflies are so cute.

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  16. 2 wonderful looking cards. Love the flutterby card; the colors, the layered butterflies, etc.
    ColleenB.

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  17. Great cards! I love those colors together in your new card!

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  18. Wow .... what a beautiful card Anne Marie .... love love love EVERYTHING - the colours, that gorgeous DSP and oh my goodness, those butterflies are just the cutest!
    Actually, I remember that pumpkin card and loved then, just as I still do now!
    Congratulations on the "century" milestone .... wow, a super achievement indeed!

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  19. ooooooh, so nice!!!!!!!!!! Love those gorgeous butterflies and that striped background paper!! How fun to revisit a past sketch!

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  20. What a nice card. Just love that colour combo. Your layered butterflies are the best and great other details :)

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  21. Both of these cards are so fantastic! Love all the great colors against the white background in your newest one.

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  22. These are wonderful, Anne Marie! Love the way your choices alter the sketch... they rock!

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  23. I love the comparison of the past and present cards. They are both fabulous!

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  24. Oh I love both cards, excellent colours on both. Love those layered butterflies too.

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  25. Wow! Your combination of color and texture for this card is Fabulous! I love this card. Beautiful!

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  26. Both cards are so beautiful!! I just love how you incorporated all of the new stuff from the catalog....just darling with those butterflies and rhinestones and colors.

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  27. Wow, love your colour palette Anne Marie. Fabulous card - a gorgeous combination of all those lovely new goodies! Happy 100th! :)

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  28. Such a bright and happy remix! What great colors and patterns!

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  29. Beautiful colors, love em all. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving the sweet comments. Hugs

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  30. OMG... This is the sketch that I would have used myself!! Love it! I just made a another Halloween card with it last week. I am sad I missed the 100th Challenge. I love your new card! At one time I would never make any card with Butterflies but, they have really grown on me!(I even did a whole class of butterfly cards lol) Thanks for all the Inspiration!!

    Hugs
    Shirley

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  31. Anne Marie, love your card, the colors are amazing! Love the mix of elements and bling you used. Just had to let you know how special this one is. Beautiful in every way!

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Anne Marie