As hard as it may be to believe, I have never participated in a Splitcoast color challenge. However, I could not pass up today’s challenge to use Pretty in Pink, Going Gray, and Sage Shadow. As is the case with many of you, time is a precious commodity. And because I brought home a briefcase full of papers to grade, it was even more precious this evening. So I “CASED” one of my own cards, Trio of Ornaments. Of course, I switched out a few things in addition to the colors! Of note is the embossed background and the lack of ribbon. When it was all said and done, this color palette reminded me of the late 1950’s with gray skirts and pink poodles! It is certainly a non-traditional choice of colors for Christmas, but you know what…it is refreshing for a change!
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- “Oh it don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that bling!” Holiday cards are the perfect choice for glittering, embossing and rhinestones. If time is of the essence, it does not get any quicker than adding rhinestone brads, such as the Circle Ice Brads and Clear Rhinestone Brads on this card.
- Texture, texture, texture! The Petals-a-Plenty background was actually added after I had already matted Very Vanilla onto Going Gray and Sage Shadow. After laying the ornaments onto the “plain” Very Vanilla, it was just…too plain! So in a matter of minutes, I had zipped a second piece of Very Vanilla through the Big Shot with the Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder. In this case, it was a much better choice. Think of it like ice cream…why settle for plain vanilla?
- “Three is not a crowd” when it comes to designing. Odd numbers are often a good choice to balance a design. Here we have three ornaments, three brads, three layers to the matting, and three focal colors. Think “odd”, not even!
Today I felt like being challenged. It was a starting point for my card. If you feel like being challenged, the newest Pals Paper Arts challenge will be unveiled Thursday. Check out my Inspiration Card in Thursday’s post!
Remember, it’s Blog Candy time here at The Stampin’ Schach. Leave me a comment and become eligible for my delicious blog candy! I will randomly select a winner from all comments left on my blog between September 27th and 6:00 PM CST on Friday, October 2nd. On Saturday, I will announce the winner. If you are selected, all you will need to do is email me your address. How easy is that? You just need to leave a comment on one of my posts, and you could win the following:
- Over 50 6″ x 6″ sheets of retired Stampin‘ Up designer series paper
- 10 yards of Certainly Celery ribbon from the 2009 Sale-a-bration Ribbon Bundle
- An unmounted “Yummy” stamp set
- Four brads from the retired Soho collection
- Sixteen corduroy brads in “Grasshopper” and “Tink Pink” (non-SU!)
Stampin‘ Schach Deal of the Week: Do you love the Petals-A-Plenty folder as much as I do? Then do I have a limited time offer for you!
- Place your $75 on-line order with me by 11:59 CST September 30th, and receive the Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder absolutely free! The product total must be $75 or more excluding shipping and sales tax. (Available US only.)
- Next Email Me your shipping address.
- Your free Petals-a-Plenty folder will arrive separately from your order in mid-October, in plenty of time to create your holiday cards!
- Place an order of $150 or more, and receive a second Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for free. Choose from the following: Elegant Bouquet, Finial Press, and Manhattan Flower. (The same restrictions apply.)
Need a Holiday Mini catalog? Just send me your name and address and I will get yours in the mail the next business day!
If you have any questions about the techniques I used to make this card, don’t hesitate to email me. Until next time…
Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations (116517—Holiday Mini)
Inks: Sage Shadow (102532), Pretty in Pink (101301), Going Gray (103274)
Card Stock: Going Gray textured (108693—Neutrals assorted), Pretty in Pink (100459), Sage Shadow (101563), Very Vanilla (100730)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Ornament Punch (116794), Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder (116824—Holiday Mini), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Eyelet Border Punch (113692)
Embellishments: Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Circle Ice Brads (109111)
Hi Ann, Your care is beautiful, I love coming to your blog to see what you come up with! Debra
Great color combination and love the focal point of your “bling” as well as the textured background and lace border. Terrific!
It’s always good to case from the best! Love your card and colors. I really like that background, onto my wish list it goes!
Oooo, fantastic looking card! I love the colours and the background texture is amazing. Keep up the great work =)
Aww what a lovely xmas card. I love the paper 🙂
You make those colors sing, my dear. Wow!!! Do not put me in your candy drawing… ok! Hugs,
This is a really stunning card! It is very retro feeling. I love the embossing behind the cut out ornaments. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Inky hugs,
Janet
Wow! I love the texture. I would never had tried these colors together for a Christmas card, but I like them. I just found your blog, and I really like your work. Pamela
Ann, I LOVE the color combo and what you’re doing with it! And I just realized that the card you CASE’d yourself, is similar to one of my Stamp Camp cards for Thurs and Friday! It’s not exactly like yours, but has all the colors and the 3 ornaments and was inspired by you – of course I’ll give you credit!
It was fun seeing another 3 ornament card!
Susan, aka Soozie4Him on SCS
moot96 AT aol DOT com
i love those colors and how you used them. The card has so much texture to it.
OMG! This card is way too cute! I am sorry, but I have got to case this! I’ll give you credit if I post about it. Seriously, this is very cute! I love it!
Hugs,
Lisa Atha
Oh, Ann, this is just beautiful! What a lovely card. Simply divine. XO
I had one of those gray poodle skirts and wore it proudly – and you should be be proud too of this beautiful card! So um did Mary just call me vintage?? 🙂
Oh….I was looking for a lovely, yet oh-so-easy Christmas card that I could mass produce for some of this year’s cards…..and I think I’ve found the one!!
Thanks for your daily inspiration. Good luck with the grading.
Michey
I’m as speechless as Patti (above). This is beautifully done . . . love the texture and choices. The colors look amazing together . . . almost “vintage” Christmas. Love it! Hugs, Mary
I really like the way you used to Big Shot and brads to add pizzazz to your card. Sue (stampin_sue at nc.rr.com)
Your color combo leaves me speechless! WOW. I love that embossing folder…. might have to have it! Ann, your work is always spectacular!
OOOO The colors are gorgeous together.
Beautiful card.
Leslie said …
Completely retro and quite adorable! I wasn’t sure how I felt about going gray until now, but it looks like it is going to be a “must have” for me. I think the color combinations are outstanding, and given my love of all things retro, this card is right up my alley. I agree – Petals-a-Plenty really sets this card off!
I really like this card, who would of thought going pink for Christmas
That card is GORGEOUS Ann! I just might play along with the color challenges as well (would be my first time too LOL)! Love that embossing!
These colors are stunning for a Christmas card. Beautiful card!
Ann,
That is so beautiful! I love it! TFS!
Missy
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Wow, Ann! That card is beautiful in those colors. Wonderful!
What a great card!! I love, love, love the texture & what a fun color challenge to use for a Christmas card.
Adorable! Love those colors and your layout. I esp love all the special detail you provide in your work!
Ann…omgoodness! I would have never put those colors together for xmas but you know what? They came out awesome. Like I said before! Everything you create is awesome! TFS
Inky Hugs,
Terry~~
Hallo Ann,
oh, I´m the first today.
this is an extraordinary color combination. I´ve never used pink for christmas :), but your card is wonderful.
Have a nice day
Conny