Today’s SCS Featured Stamper is Anne Ryan, a consummate encourager in the SplitCoast Community. I chose her wonderful Take Time Card as my inspiration. I loved how she stamped on the same DP she used for her background with a wonderful collage image.
I was searching for some light floral DP similar to Anne’s, when I found this bright fuchsia paper from daisy d’s girlfriend collection. The pattern is subtle enough that it doesn’t interfere with the Hero Arts Gratitude Collage, and I love how the black pops when you add clear embossing powder.
I tried to tie a beautiful bow like Anne, but after several failed attempts, I tied my mangled ribbon into a knot instead. I finished with a Marah Johnson Swatch Book rub-on and a fuchsia adhesive pearl.
Thanks Anne for the inspiration.

simply gorgeous! the fushia and black are so striking together!
Oh, my…..this is such a gorgeous card! You make me want to pull my stamps out and stamp….gorgeous!!! And thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me some love….
Very pretty. I can see the embossing in the picture. Nice!
This is totally funky! and your stamp looks great with all the embossing.
Gorgeous – Love the fuchsia and black! That paper is so yummy, and perfect with that stamp – and love the little pink pearl!!
hugs, Jami
Absolutely gorgeous, fabulous stamp and colors!!
Wow, this is beautiful! ~Dannie
This card was in my favs when Anne first made it. I love how you updated it with a bright fuchia color, it’s gorgeous!!
Great color combo and that stamp is super!
What a gorgeous card!
Stunning! I’m loving the bright colour.SoooOH Lovely! :O)
This is just gorgeous Steph! Wonderful tribute to Annne! Love your colours and that fabulous image! I’m with you on the bow tying thing…can’t figure out how she does it all the time!
gorgeous! dramatic! lovely! fabulous! beeeeeeeeeautiful!!!
(oh yeah…and the card’s not bad, either…)
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What a stunning card, Stef! I just love that gratitude collage stamp…so beautiful!