Sunday, January 5, 2014

Chalkboard Birthday for Paper Players #177

Hello there! Wow! It has sure been a while, hasn't it? I hope you all enjoyed your holiday season and are off to a great start in 2014. After a much needed stamping break, I am back with my card for our new challenge at the Paper Players this week. Nance has a fab theme challenge for us featuring the "chalkboard technique". Never tried this technique before? Here is a link to how to do itChalkboard Technique Tutorial
For my card, I used some all new stamping goodies from the new 2014 Stampin' Up Occasions Catalog, which just started January 3rd. The stamped sentiment is from the Perfect Pennants set and the paper is from the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Pad. The embossing folder I used on the Silver Foil Paper will be available in the Sale-A-Bration catalog, which launches January 28th. You can earn it for free with a $50 order. I just love the color combo of Coastal Cabana and Real Red together, too. I happened to have some baker's twine (non SU) on my desk, so that was how I decided to use those colors for this card. 

I also used the sketch from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge as inspiration for my card layout. I always love their sketches and it has been a very long time since I have played along. 
Here is another photo of the card, showing the popped-up layers: 

Please join us over at the Paper Players The challenge is open through Friday, January 10th, 2014 at Noon (PDT). Stop by and say hello to the rest of the Design Team to see what they are sharing this week. 
  
The Paper Players Design Team

I will be heading to Houston, TX for Stampin' Up Leadership Conference this week and can't wait to learn new things and visit with my stamping buddies. I hope to post some updates from the conference, but I know it is going to be a very busy trip. Fingers crossed. Before I go, here is a photo from Christmas of Gidget and Emmitt in their little hats. It just cracks me up how patient they both are. Have a great day! :) 
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15 comments:

  1. Love this card Anne Marie!! The polka dots and color combo won me over!! Your fur babies look festive and cute in there holiday attire!!

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  2. This is such a fun card AM, love all the new goodies you used!! Fabulous!!

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  3. So sweet, Anne Marie! I love these papers....I love the colors in them, they make me happy! And your pups make me happy too!

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  4. Love the colors and sheer happiness your card conveys, AM!! Love the pups in their Christmas gear too. ;) Lexi sends her hellos to everyone!!

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  5. LOVE the Christmas hats on the furbabies! So cute!! Your card is wonderful as well! I really like the silver foil with the embossing!

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  6. Oh, your babies look so cute!! Your card is super fantastic! Love the bold colors with the chalkboard technique;) Hugs and thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. Oh I love that chalkboard technique! Your card is absolutely beautiful - love all those dots :)

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  8. A beautiful card, Anne Marie! This is a great color combination, especially with the touch of embossed silver.

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  9. Ann Marie how cute is that.... I love the chalkboard technique and have been using it a lot. U really hope to plan in a challenge soon.... I've been so sick lately and then when I prep for a class it doesn't fit the theme or colors or what ever.... oh well . Sooner or later I can post a challenge. hugs.

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  10. Ooh, I love this card! So cute! (And the puppies. Adorable.)

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  11. What a fun layout, Anne Marie, and that sentiment looks great with the chalkboard technique! Fun colors, too. And your pups are so precious! What a great picture! I've tried putting a hat on Oreo but cats are a little less cooperative, LOL!

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  12. I forgot my PS: the dogs must cracked me up! hugs

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  13. So pretty. I love this color combo also and the silver with the embossed dots is a great addition. Love all the new SU goodies you used.

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  14. AM, this is is so bright and cheerful...I love it! Especially how the chalkboard and Coastal Cabana really pop on the red. The silver is a great accent too. Those pups are a cute as can be--they look quite dashing with each other! Hope you're having a great time in Houston--yeehaw! ((hugs))

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  15. Hi Anne Marie! It was great to meet you at Leadership too....I so wish we could have chatted more - it was way to brief. Let's make it a point next time - ok?!
    As always - love your work! Keep it up.

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Anne Marie