Sunday, August 15, 2010

Hey, man I'm alive...I'm takin' each day and night at a time...I'm feelin' like a Monday, but someday I'll be Saturday night...

Happy Sunday, y'all! I hope you all are having a great weekend and enjoying today. It's getting close to the Anni-VERVE-sary release...this Friday is the day! We're gearing up with sneak previews all week...be sure to check out the full list of who has peeks to share at the bottom of this post and leave a little love as you hop around the blogosphere for a chance to win today's sets!


Here's the card I created using Fabulous You and Basic Grey Capella papers:


I wanted to go with a more subdued color combination with this card, and the Cappella line fit the bill perfectly. Can you believe that this is the first time I've cut into my 6x6 paper pad?? *eek*

Instructions:
1. Cut and fold cream card base to 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" square.
2. Stamp frame with brown ink & sentiment in green ink.
3. Trim around frame and set aside.
4. Spray cream silk ribbon with brown Glimmer Mist to stain. Set with heat gun & set aside to dry.
5. Cut patterned base layer and mat with cream cardstock.
6. Add strip of another pattern, punched with scalloped edger punch.
7. Wrap strip of brown silk ribbon around scalloped strip and base layer. Adhere ends to back.
8. Add pearl/bling flourish to bottom right corner.
9. Mat main focal image with another layer of cream cardstock and adhere to card base with foam dimensionals.
10. Tie bow with remaining brown silk ribbon, above focal panel.
11. Adhere small flower to center of bow.
12. Adhere card layers to base with foam dimensionals.

And here's a close-up of the frame and sentiment:


I hope you've enjoyed my card today. I'm headed to take an eensie nap...gearing up for another HOT week of football practice! Just to give you an idea, it was 92* last night when I went to bed at 11:30. NO JOKE! Last I heard, we were at about 19 days in a row over 100 degrees. August in Texas is brutal for sure! I think I should visit Colorado...*sigh*

Anyway, on to the fun stuff! We've hidden a prize on one of the participating blogs each day, so leave a little comment love as you hop around to be entered into a drawing to win that day's featured stamps! Deadline for comment entries is 6PM Eastern Friday, August 20. Winners will be announced at our Anni-VERVE-sary Bash Release Party that night. And for even more chances to win new stamps, play along with our Anni-VERVE-sary sketch challenges, going on this week in our forum! Here's the link list of today's spotlight hops featuring Framed Wishes and Fabulous You:


1. Shannan5. Jackie
2. Amy6. Teresa
3. Amber7. Maureen
4. Tosh8. Julee

See ya later this week with some more goodies...have a great day!

Card Ingredients
Stamps: Fabulous You (Verve)
Paper: Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink), Basic Grey Cappella 6x6 Paper Pad
Ink: Versamagic Spanish Olive (Tsukineko), Dark Chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Accessories: Cream Silk Ribbon (May Arts), Prima Flower & Say it in Crystals, Double Embossed Dotted Lace Edger Punch (EK Success), Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)

89 comments:

Billie A said...

Im not seeing preview 2 day, looking forward to see what you have to show I will be back. ;)

Gail said...

Can't wait to see what you've got! :)

Vickie Z said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! Love that dp-ribbon-flower- frame and sentiment are perfect!!

slbt17 said...

very pretty - thanks for the directions!
Sandra

Billie A said...

Wow glad I came back very pretty card so stunning love the colors.

ellepaulette said...

Ooooh! I just love these colors and dp!! Beautiful!!

Teresa Kline said...

wow Shannan this is stunning, I adore the earth tones and the splash of pearls.....have a great evening!

enjoy *~*

Jackie said...

This is so pretty, the pearls really push this one over the top...amazing job!

Lorie said...

My goodness...this is LOVELY!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

This is gorgeous, Shannan! Love the dreamy colors and the fabulous ribbon and pearls! Mmmmmm...good. :)

Rebecca Johnson said...

Beautiful card. I haven't broken into my pad either. Will now with this for inspiration.
Peace, Becky Johnson

Wendy said...

That's a beautiful card. I love the color combination.

Donna Baker said...

What a gorgous card, Shannan! I must get that paper pad! Stay cool

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Neat sentiment and great card.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Andrea Ewen said...

Absolutely elegant color and paper combination, Shannan! I love this paper pack and I'm so glad you've finally been able to delve into it! Your card is just a gorgeous work of art...

Janet L. said...

Love the classy elegant look and feel of your card. The colors, textures, and details are just great. Thanks for sharing your talents.

Happy Now said...

I love this card. Stunning!

Ravengirl said...

I love those papers and they go beautifully with the new Verve set!

Janet said...

Love your card! Thanks for sharing it with us. Hope you get to "Saturday night" soon. :D

Melissa said...

Oh la la! I love this card! I really like how you sprayed the ribbon with the glimmer mist, I am going to try this for sure. Thanks for the inspiration.

craftymom205 said...

Beautiful card.

rakosturik said...

Adorable!

joanne said...

Great to see another wonderful production of yours. Love the color of the ribbon and its placement on your card. This is also a great new stamp set.

Wanda Cullen said...

Oh my, your Texas heat sounds unbearable! Hope your AC is working well. Your card is GORGEOUS, Shannon...especially love the earthy colors! The sneak peeks are making me anxious to see everything Julee has in store for us.

KB said...

Love the color - right up my alley

Heather said...

Your card is beautiful! And what a great new frame stamp, can't wait to see the reveal.

Monique said...

Your card made me smile :)..Very pretty!!

Chrisd said...

More great ideas plus instructions thanks also!

Amy D said...

Beautiful card. Your work is stunning. Love the colors. I love this sentiment.

marilynwillauer said...

Beautiful!!! Love the colors, saying, ribbons, everything! Thanks for sharing.

Annheidel said...

Wow, this is flat out gorgeous!

Linda Carson said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Stacy Simpson said...

Beautiful - very rich looking card!

Tracy said...

Gorgeous! Love that paper you used!

Wendy said...

Those colors are scrumptious Shannan!!!!! You always do such beautiful work!!

Regina said...

Gorgeous card - love the details of the DP, and your choice of inks - beautiful!

Lea L. said...

This is gorgeous! That silk ribbon is so beautiful, and I just love the stamped sentiment tag!!

♥♥♥Lea

Marisa said...

Beyond delicious, Shannan! Great colours, DP and use of the set! Lovely card!

Sian said...

Gorgeous card.

marcelle schauer said...

This is absolutly beautiful. The details are wonderful and the stamp saying is great.

Mirabelka said...

stunning card! I love the frame and sentiment's lettering!

Clare said...

Beautiful card, and your colors and design are wonderful! Can I go to Colorado with you? I'm from Arvada. =0)

Luanne said...

Wow! Totally gorgeous. Love the glimmer mist on your ribbon, great idea. Can't wait to see the release!! TFS!

scrapn_momof2 said...

Love the colors. Gorgeous card!!

Martha said...

This is truly special. I rarely use my browns, but you did a magnificent job combining the images, frame, papers, ribbon, pearls and all. I love it and you gave such clear and concise deets on how to make it up. (Heehee) Thanks a bunch for sharing a wonderful card design.

Happy huigs, Martha

Ashley Newell said...

You, my beautiful friend, make me smile! I heart you!

Janine said...

I missed this one - gorgeous card.

Crafty Math Chick said...

Very rich and elegant looking with all the pearls.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Gorgeous card and I adore the colors!! I haven't cut into my Cappella yet either!!

Monica said...

Just gorgeous!

annesatx said...

Your CARD makes me smile -- beautiful!

Unknown said...

I love the brown & green together! Your card is beautiful!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com

Charlene said...

Very elegant! thanks for including the instructions!

Susan Hogan said...

Lovely card and great instructions for those of us who learn by doing!

Jessica said...

Beutiful and so elegant!

txbluiz said...

Great card... love all the details and instructions!

dj said...

so rich and beautiful!!!

AGohl said...

Such an elegant look. Very pretty :)

maiahs_momma said...

Gorgeous card :)!

Inky Hugs,
Catherine

Mary Marsh said...

beautiful card shannan-great sneak peek!!

Rachel B said...

Wow, this card is amazing! I love the colors and that frame is so beautiful!

Pam said...

Your card is gorgous. I love the brown it is so elegant. Thanks so much for your directions. I wish more people would do that. For alot of new card makers it is very helpful and it makes card making not so intimidating. I remember the first few cards I tried to copy was awful. So thanks for taking the time to give directions and sharing with us.

Chriss Blagrave said...

Gorgeous Shannan, a classic and elegant card! Love the colours and that ribbon!

scrappingnana said...

Your card is gorgeous. Love the browns and the ribbong also. TFS

TannyP said...

Those colors are incredible - and combine for a gorgeous, elegant card with your new Verve!

laurensmom22 said...

This card is gorgeous! I love every thing about it especially the color combo.

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Such a warm colored yummy card! Great ribbon too.

Lillian Child said...

Just beautiful - love how you added the flower to the beautiful ribbon - just gives this card a WOW factor! Fabulous!

Giovana said...

So pretty!! Love it!

Unknown said...

Beautiful, Shannan! LOVE the yummy silk ribbon and shimmer from the Glimmer Mist!

Kathy W said...

Beautiful card! I love the brown silk and the elegance of the pearl swirl. Thanks for sharing.

Gretchen said...

I love that Capella paper and with these stamps it is just gorgeous!

KanataNewf said...

Beautiful - love the colours you chose for your card.

Barbie D. said...

Such an elegant card.

readysetlove said...

the bow and flower suit the stamp set so well!

Mary B said...

Beautiful card - I haven't cut into my Cappella paper pad yet, either!

joy said...

The colors on your card made me smile! Beautiful.

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Another fabulous card, Shannan! I ADORE that little flower and the color. . .just delish!

Laurie said...

This I have to try! I really want this frame! I have some Plain Janes and want some more, so I need this one! Beautiful card, just stunning.

Ceal said...

Beautiful love the colors! TFS

Kay said...

Beautiful card Shannon.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Shannon. Love the frame stamp in the new set

Marsha said...

This is beautiful. "Simple Elegance"

kim.mom said...

ABSOLUTELY LOVE it!!! GORGEOUS!

jennifer mitten said...

I love this card! Brown is fantastic!

Laurie said...

The creams and browns are wonderful together!

Kristina said...

How in the world did I miss this card??! Absolutely stunning, Shannon! Love that sprayed ribbon... So incredibly yummy!

Jodi said...

This is gorgeous! Love the colors on this and that bow is fantastic!

TinaH said...

Love this set - it is a must have. Great sample.

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