I love Saturdays! It is a day where I have the luxury of just relaxing and creating cards for various challenges. Today’s card was designed with three challenges in mind: Our Creative Corner, which was a sketch challenge, Penny’s Challenges, which was a “No DP” challenge, and a new one to me, Crazy 4 Challenges , where the challenge was to use at least one punch on the project. Plus this card has the added luxury of being quick and easy! Enjoy this “Delightfully Easy Delightful Decoration” card!
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Texturz for texture! The Big Shot pairs up with the Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate to create an embossed background quick as a wink! Spritzing the paper beforehand deepens the embossing by weakening the paper fibers. Rubbing alcohol can also be used, and evaporates more quickly than water.
- Uniquely unique! The Horizontal Slot Punch was used in creating the slits for the ribbon treatment. Two Circle Fire Brads bring attention to the Real Red 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon, which has been interwoven through the slots. How cool is that!
- Bling-a-ling! A third Circle Fire Brad is substituted for the “O” in Joy! Good things come in threes!
- Tag Team! I love to layer the Modern Label Punch. The doubled label looks great layered upon a tag from Stampin’ Up! Lots of Tags Sizzlit 4-Pack.
Remember, there is still time to participate in the Pals Paper Arts challenge. This week we are hosting a KISS challenge. KISS stands for “Keep It Simple, Sweetie”. These are cards that are quick and easy, with minimal layers and embellishments. If it is “kissable” to you, it is “kissable” to us. Mr. Linky will close at Noon CST on Tuesday. Who knows? You may be one of the next Pals Artist Picks!
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Stamp Sets: Delightful Decorations (116517—Holiday Mini), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370); Paper: Real Red (102482), Garden Green textured (108697—Earth Elements assorted), Whisper White (100730); Inks: Real Red (103133); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962), Standard Texturz Impression Pad (114614), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Stampin’ Up! Lots of Tags (114508), Modern Label Punch (1166630), Ornament Punch (116794—Holiday Mini), Horizontal Slot Punch (105089); Glitz and Glam: Circle Fire Brads (109110), 5/8″ Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (109052), Gold Elastic Cord (109867—Holiday Mini)
WOW – Ann – your Sketch card is gorgeos!!! Love your design!!! Thank you for playing with us!!!Hugs ~S~
Love the traditional colors – beautiful card Ann! I’ve been away too long!!
Ann, I love your card. The extra adds-on makes the card out of the ordinary Real Red & Holiday Green Christmas cards.
Wow is right. Love the layered sentiment and your ribbon treatment is outta space! Hugs, M
I love your card, WOW!!! So creative and beautiful. Hugs,
Leslie said …
The intricasies of the layering, weaving, and texturing make this an absolutely timeless classic card for the holidays. You definitely have that Midas touch with every card you make!
I love the ribbon treatment and the color scheme – very crisp and festive!
Ann, I like the label layers and the gold around the top of the ornaments! Very classy and traditional.
I love your card! You are so creative!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent!!!
Ann, I love this card!! Everything about it says SPECIAL. 🙂
LOVE that ribbon treatment, Ann! (I’m definitely using that one!) XO
I am lovin your triple threat!
This is just gorgeous! I love that ribbon at the top – great idea!
I’m with Linda….you do make these creations look easy! LOL…seriously though, it’s gorgeous Ann! I love the traditional colors and what a unique way with weaving that ribbon through! I LOVE it!
I really love this card. It just pops out at you. The colors are perfect and I love how you use the Modern Tag punch….And I agree with Linda…you make it look sooooo easy. Love it, love it!!!! TFS
I love your card and the way you did the ribbon. This is a lovely Christmas card.
JoAnn
Ann I love what you did with the ribbon. I have that punch and have never used it!! Adorable card.
Love the clean look to this. Those ornaments really pop against the white! {SMILES}
I love that you used only red, white and gren to make youur card. It is stunning. I also love whatyou did with the ribbon.
Mary
I love this, Ann! Love your colors, the embossed background, and the added bling! Love the ribbon treatment, too! Beautiful card!
As usual, you’ve created a simply gorgeous card! I love the weaving of the ribbon. It’s a very eye-catching and distinctive embellishment to this lovely card.
Oh you make it look so easy………..this is beautiful!