On this snowy eve of Christmas, I could not help but share one more holiday card. It was created for this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge, a sketch designed by our own Margaret Moody. The “Dove” image is from the Gifts of Christmas set, while the sentiment, “Peace on Earth”, is from Four the Holidays. I created this card especially for you, my readers, and for my fellow Pals Design Team members, past and present. It is not a card that can be created in a matter of minutes, but it is a card that was created from my heart. May each and every one of you have a blessed holiday, filled with joy and happiness!
The Stampin‘ Schach Tips:
- “Dynamic Duo”! Bravo Burgundy and Brushed Gold card stock provide the foundation for this card, while Bridesmaid Designer Series Paper form the panels. Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box when it comes to selecting your designer papers!
- “Love the Dove”! The Dove image was inked with VersaMark and stamped onto White Vellum. It was then heat embossed using Gold Stampin‘ Emboss Powder. The image was inked a second time with VersaMark and stamped onto Brushed Gold card stock. It was also heat embossed with Gold Stampin‘ Emboss Powder. Using Paper Snips, I carefully trimmed around the image embossed on the vellum. Next, I snipped out the Brushed Gold Dove, and popped it onto its vellum counterpart using Stampin‘ Dimensionals.
- “Mat Magic”! To create the rectangular mat, Whisper White card stock was passed through the Big Shot with the Petals-a-Plenty Stampin‘ Up! Textured Impressions Folder. To enhance the flowers, Gold Encore was applied using a Brayer. After rounding the corners, the edges were distressed with a Sponge Dauber and Bravo Burgundy ink.
- “Oval Ovations”! The Very Vanilla and Brushed Gold ovals were cut in a snap by zipping the Ovals Originals Die through the Big Shot.
- “Bring the Bling“! Because I try to use Stampin‘ Up! products exclusively in my designs, I had to make my own gold pearls that adorn the Peace on Earth banner. I simply coated three Half-Pearls from the Pretties Kit with VersaMark ink, dipped them into Gold Stampin‘ Emboss Powder and heated with the Heat Tool! Mini-Glue Dots are the perfect adhesive for attaching my new “Gold Pearls”. A few snippets of Bravo Burgundy 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon and a Brushed Gold Jumbo Snowflake complete the look.
Thank you so much for stopping by The Stampin‘ Schach today! At this busy time of year, it is so nice to have friends drop in. Since you can’t be here in person, let me share a virtual cup of hot tea or chocolate, and a cookie or two, with you before you head over to the Pals Paper Arts blog. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Gifts of Christmas (115372), Four the Holidays (116921—Holiday Mini); Inks: VersaMark (102283), Bravo Burgundy (105214), Gold Encore (101017); Designer Series Paper: Bridesmaid (116479); Card Stock: Bravo Burgundy (105123), Brushed Gold (102935), Very Vanilla (101650), Whisper White (100730), White Vellum (101839); Tools: Heat Tool (100005), Paper Snips (103579), Big Shot (113439), Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder (116824—Holiday Mini), Ovals Originals Die (114525), Brayer (102395), Sponge Dauber (102892); Jumbo Snowflake Punch (116628), Corner Rounder (109047); Glitz and Glam: Bravo Burgundy 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109028), Pretties Kit (109114), Gold Stampin‘ Emboss Powder (109129)
Such a beautiful card, Ann! Love the colors and the gorgeous bird! Great job with the sketch challenge!
This is one of the most beautiful cards that I have seen. I love the brushed gold and the embossing. I look forward to many more of your cards in the New Year. ~Bonnie~
Such an elegant and beautiful card! Thank you for sharing even during these busy holidays!! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Gorgeous holiday card……perfect to look at tonight! Merry Chrisymas Pal!
Ann, your card is so warm and lovely. I just love every thing you have done to design your card.
Mary
Sissy said …
Absolutely beautiful! This is my first time to leave a comment, and Les is helping.
It is absolutely beautiful! I enjoy having your posts in my email and look forward to what you have created. Always a treat! I hope your Christmas is wonderful. I’m looking forward to many more mornings sipping my tea while “sharing time with you.”
Such a serene card, Ann. Peace!
Yee-Yow Ann! That is gorgeous. You are so inspiring. Have a great New Year! XO
I love your card. I just bought this beautiful set and have been looking for ways to use it. This is a must try! Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Oh, Ann, your card is so very beautiful! I love the colors, the stamps, the details, and what you did with the sketch challenge. You always amaze me. Have a wonderful holiday season! And thank you for this gorgeous card!
WOW! Very pretty card! Merry Christmas.
Thank you Ann…and a Merry Christmas to you! That is really kind of you to make a card for “us”, your readers and team. I so trust your {heart}. Your card is so strikingly spectacular. I can not pinpoint the sets, products on first glance because of how masterfully you combine; you are so thoughtful at really “working” the product by using many different elements and stamps from different sets. This so takes it up a notch! I love how you extend the versatility of the product and make it shine. The double ribbon is lovely…beautiful frame. Lots of love for the holidays. Samara
OMG! Ann you have really out did yourself with this card. It is simply beautiful. It really amazes me the talent some of you girls have.
I would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year!
Inky Hugs,
Terry~~
So pretty Ann!!! Your card is beautiful. Hugs,
A very beautiful card. Thanks for sharing with us. Have a Very Merry Christmas. LOL
wonderful card — thanks for sharing such great cards thru the year — I have been inspired by so many of your designs… have a Merry Christmas & may santa fill your sock with stamps… R 😉