Every once in awhile, certain ideas come along that are just too good to pass by! Such is the case of this card. After seeing the initial idea on fellow Pals Paper Arts Design Team member Denise January’s site, Sassy Stampin’ , I had to try my hand at it! Of course, I changed it by using a different sentiment, different punches, different Designer Series Paper, different colors, embossing, and distressing. Isn’t that the way things usually go? We all add those simple little touches which make our creations uniquely ours! Whether you think of this as a Snowflake or as a Star, this “Snowstar” is a treat to make using the sweet little stamp set, “Tree Trimmings”.
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Be the “Embossing Boss”! Before running Very Vanilla card stock through the Big Shot with the Top Note die, I embossed it with the Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate. The “Quilted” side adds a pretty background that adds visual interest but does not compete with the ornaments.
- Color 101: Use color to tie together the layers of your card! Since Real Red predominates in the foreground, I selected the Real Red “Vintage Ornament” paper from Merry Moments Designer Series Paper to layer onto the Very Vanilla card base. Likewise, the Very Vanilla card base anchors the Very Vanilla Top Note.
- Don’t forget the compliments! Accent colors should compliment the design, not compete with it! A snippet of Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon and a Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button, as well as the Designer Label and Top Note mat, are the perfect touches for the richness of the Real Red and the creamy Very Vanilla. And, let’s face it…isn’t everything better with chocolate?
- Do sweat the little things…when it comes to your design! Rounding the corners of the card layers with the Corner Rounder pulls together the roundness of the ornaments, the round button, the round edges of the Top Note die, and the roundess of both the Modern Label and the Designer Label.
- Add dimension with “Dimensionals”! Adhering the ornaments to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals adds depth and interest.
- And, oh! It was important to me that the ribs of the corduroy button were aligned vertically. Why? Because of the grain of the ribbon. I know…I know! There are names for this kind of behavior!
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- 101 6″ x 6″ sheets of retired Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers tied up with Brocade Blue 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon
- “Congrats” stamp set
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- Basic Gray Corduroy Buttons (new)
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- A Sponge Dauber (so you can distress)
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Stamp Set: Tree Trimmings (116722), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370); Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908), Real Red (103133); Designer Series Paper: Merry Moments (115672); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Chocolate Chip (102128), Real Red (102482); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Top Note Die (113463), Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962), Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114645), Modern Label Punch (116630), Designer Label Punch (107590), Corner Rounder (109047), Paper Snips (103579); Glitz and Glam: Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Corduroy Ribbon (111367), Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button (114339)
This card is a definite WOW card! I had tostop looking at it so that I could send you a note and get on with my day. Your card is such an inspiration to those of us who are punch challenged. 🙂 Love it.
Mary
The snow star is absolutely fabulous Ann!
This card is fantastic!!!
Jamie
okicrafter@yahoo.com
I love this card, and just got myself the scrappin kit. But did you buy two kits so you had four ornaments to make the card?
Love the Snowflake card using the ornament stamp. That is very creative. Debbie G
Love the Snowstar card. Wow! Just beautiful
the snowflake card it superb – I love dropping by to look at your blog – Lesley x
Hey Ann! This is a great idea. Everything is put together so nicely. Keep up the great work =)
Love what you did with the ornament, very creative. Nice candy as well.
So elegant!! So quaint!! So lovely!! I loved it. This will be a card to case in the future as all current year’s Christmas cards are made…. finally. Hope I can be a winner in this blog candy… My email address is stev4516@bellsouth.net. Blessings, Vicky
I love this idea……I have seen a similar card at my local SU demo’s house and was inspired to do something similar – though, of course, haven’t managed to find the time just yet!!
Love the corduroy brad in the middle.
Hugs, Michey xxx
Love this card. Purchased tree trimmings this year and haven’t used it yet . Criminal after seeing this creation. Megan
I didn’t even see the quilted texture until I read it in the stampin’ schach tip. Nicely done. You are so funny with the chocolate thing. Yes, everything is better with chocolate. Oh and the lineing thing with the corduroy. I totally agree with you about that things have to line up. I am the same way!!!! One very lucky person to be receiving that card.
Very beautiful card!!!!! Lovely!
Ann, Thank you for the offer and I love your creations! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Hi,
J’ai fais aussi une carte comme celle ci sur mon blog ICI : http://labulalili.blogspot.com/2009/10/make-it-for-thuesday-4.html
Bye
Very pretty!
just when I thought I was finished making my Christmas cards, Ann you have created another beautiful card!I love your style, dauber and all!
Gorgeous and clever, as always. Love the “star” made from the ornaments, I’m going to have to try that.
And loved the comment that there are names for this kind of behavior–I think we are all afflicted with it!! 🙂
WELL done! I love the detailed instructions. The colors are fantastic together!
This is a beautiful idea and an even more beautiful card! I love the snowstar.I love the tips section. I learn so much. It really helps make me a better stamper. Thanks you for sharing your wisdom and your talent.
Inky hugs,
Janet
Leslie said …
I absolutely love the creativity of this card! I actually had the opportunity to make this card at your open house and completely love the uniqueness of the idea.
Love this idea!!!! how ingenious!
You know what I love about your cards? They are like receiving a gift bag…you have to figure out how you did it!!!
Beautiful card! Love that snowflake.
WOW!! Very beautiful!!
Sandy Bate
Genius! I love the crisp color combination, too. Very stylish!
WOWZA Ann, so STUNNING!! It’s absolutely gorgeous girlfriend! Love that button in the middle too : )
Ann, I discovered you and your blog through PPA and WOW!!! I’m so glad. Your cards are so creative and beautiful — you inspire me. And, I love that you use SU products!!
Thank you for your creative inspiration each week.
Charlene
NC Stamper
This card has such a wow factor!
So creative! AND fabulous!! Love it!
So elegant! http://www.stampshacklady.blogspot.com
This is gorgeous Ann…love it! {SMILES}
I like your Snowstar card; great out of the box idea for that set. Thanks for sharing.
I love all the ideas you give me but I really appreciate the wonderful directions. Thank you!
Great card, Ann. Took an extra look before I realized that the snowflake was made out of the vintage ornament stamp ~ what a neat idea! Thanks for all the great tips!
Barbara in SC
That’s what I love about stampers, how they come up with alternative ways to use each & every stamp or punch! I love all of your tips for each project, thanks for sharing your talent & candy!
Ilene B.
Brilliant, Ann! I love what you did with that ornament. It’s sheer genius.XO
Ann,
Another beautiful card!! I love your site! I learn so much from you talented ladies! I would be honored to win your blog candy! Thanks for being so generous!
Missy
Another gorgeous card Miss Ann! I really appreciated your color 101 tips as well as the other ideas and suggestions. I always learn so much from each and every post! Crossing my fingers for the no calorie candy (my favorite kind next to chocolate – LoL!)
Holiday hugs – Jean
Love you ornament snowflake. A very cool idea.
Carol Parcell
Ann,
What a creative idea! Love it!
Lisa Atha
So clever Ann…to make a snowflake from a CHristmas Ornament.
Looks great.