I always look forward to Thursdays and the Pals Paper Arts challenge! This week we are hosting a sketch challenge designed by talented Pal, Margaret Moody. This sketch is definitely a classic. I knew the moment that I saw it that I wanted to incorporate a repeating motif in the center squares. Since I am already in the holiday spirit, I opted for snowflakes stamped from the Christmas Punch set paired with the beautiful Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper. On this cold, crisp Iowa morning, will you share a cup of Christmas Cocoa with me? Or would you prefer a cup of Christmas Punch?
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Common design elements make your card look “pulled together”! The gold snowflakes on the Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper look as if they are encircled. Therefore, after stamping the “Snowflake” images from the Christmas Punch set, they were punched out using the 1″ Circle Punch. This was followed by layering them onto 1-1/4″ Circles punched from coordinating paper from the same collection.
- Burgundy and gold are traditionally elegant Christmas colors, and the perfect choice for a classic card. In this case, Bravo Burgundy pairs beautifully with the gold metallic touch on the Snowflake paper!
- Invest time into creating the little extras that will set your card apart from the rest! What better way to accent the sentiment than a tiny Bravo Burgundy heart punched with the Trio of Hearts Punch.
- Sometimes no bling is a good thing! Frequent visitors to The Stampin’ Schach know that I will “bling” anything! However, with this card, no bling was necessary. The understated country elegance of the rich burgundy and gold hues was perfect just the way it was!
Stamp Sets: Christmas Punch (115366—Hostess Level 2), Heard from the Heart (111644); Inks: Bravo Burgundy (105214); Designer Series Paper: Christmas Cocoa (116770—Holiday Mini); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Bravo Burgundy textured (108696—Rich Regals assorted); Tools: 1″ Circle Punch (109046), 1-1/4″ Circle Punch (104403), 1-1/4″ Square Punch (104400)
I love your card, Ann! The colors, the images, the paper…perfect! Thanks too for the shout out and link to my blog! I really appreciate it!
So pretty…the single heart is perfect. I didn’t get this paper…now I’m rethinking that decision! -Lisa :o)
Ann,
This is so pretty and elegant!
Lisa Atha
Gorgeous Ann! Love the color combo! {SMILES}
oooh I like this – sometimes simple really does look the business!!
Awesome job on that sketch Ann! I love the classic look to it and great choice of stamps…that heart with the sentiment is just perfect!
Ann, this is so clever and elegant. I love it! XO
What a wonderful card Ann. I love how you incorporated the heart with the word phrase “Heard from the Heart” mixed in with the snowflakes. Well Done Ann!
Good day Ann! This is so pretty. I love your color combo and the way the Christmas is written….just love that font/stamp when the company does that! Yup for the cocoa – can you fed ex it and you!!!
I am adoring the burgundy with it! I love that idea! You are super smart!
Gorgeous card, too! I love that you used the heart punch with Christmas, I would not have thought of that!
So fabulous!!! I, too love the hearts and sentiment. Hugs,
I’ll have cocoa, please! I love these colors. I hadn’t noticed that paper before! Fantastic card, Ann!
I love this! Very cozy – and I love the heart on the sentiment!
Burgundy has been a go to of mine as of late too – so rich and perfect for the holiday! You’ll see if I eventually get mine posted!! Your card is gorgeous as always!!
Another beautiful card, Ann. Love the colors and the stamps! Great job with Margaret’s sketch!
I’m with Michelle. Love the heart/snowflake combo. The sentiment works beautifully with this design. Hugs, M
I love the combination of hearts and snowflakes! Good thinking!
Great color combo and a wonderful card. Love that heart in the lower box; perfect touch to go with the sentiment you used.
Leslie said …
Completely awesome! I think the sentiment says it all and I think the lack of bling really draws your eye to the sentiment. With 32cards on my list to get made, I love the idea that this elegant card can be created quickly and easily and still be absolutely gorgeous!
I looooooooove this. Can you tell that I really really really like it? I struggle with that DP color but paired with the burgundy, it is perfect. I love it!
Really pretty! I love the color combo and the heart punches are the unexpected touch to a Christmas card that marks your creativity!