The Paper Players are hosting a sketch challenge this week. Since I have been making some “not cute” cards, according to my husband, I decided to try my best to create something that possessed a “cuteness” factor. So I turned to my collection of stamps and pulled out A Cute Christmas. After all, if it has cute in the title, it has to produce cute cards, right? Have fun with this week’s sketch!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- One-two-three! Using a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker, I selectively stamped the “Snowman” image from A Cute Christmas. For a touch of whimsy, I matted the top two images at an angle! Sometimes “wonky” is good!
- Retro-mania! Real Red and Baja Breeze Stampin’ Write Markers were used to color this little guy’s scarf. See how it coordinates with the delightful retro-style paper from the Candy Cane Christmas collection? Don’t you just love those red glitter polka dots!
- Add a flake for goodness sake! What could be prettier than a punched snowflake? That’s easy. A punched snowflake with a Real Red Glimmer Brad for its center! Notice how the shimmer coordinates with the paper?
- Don’t let your sentiment fall flat! Add dimension with dimensionals! The focus is on the sentiment when it is popped up on a Stampin’ Dimensional.
- Just because it’s there, doesn’t mean you have to ink it! By using a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker, I inked up only the “Greetings” section of the Season’s Greetings stamp from Four the Holidays. The result is a card that can be used any time during the winter season!
I was such a good girl with this card. No scary spiders. No dirtying up the edges with brown ink…I used Baja Breeze! And, what’s this? No Color Spritzer Tool? Well…what’s the verdict? “Cute” or “Not Cute”. I am anxious to hear what you think! And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, please email me. I am always willing to help! And coming up next week…another video tutorial! Until next time…
Stamp Set: A Cute Christmas (W 120825; C 121133), Four the Holidays (116921); Ink: Baja Breeze (111833); Stampin’ Write Markers: Basic Black (100082), Real Red (100052), Baja Breeze (120965); Designer Series Paper: Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (120809—Holiday Mini); Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Baja Breeze (111352), Real Red (102482); Tools: 1-1/4″ Square Punch (119865), 1-3/8″ Square Punch (119877), Snowflake Punch (119852), 1-3/4″ x 7/8″ Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856); Glitz and Glam: Glimmer Brights Brads (121006—Holiday Mini), Whisper White Satin Ribbon (119958), Real Red 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119251)
This is definitely a cute seasonal card. Love the layout and DSP combo!
Extremely CUTE! Love it!!!
Cute^2!! Way to show hubby who is boss ๐
Such fun! I love the first two cards on the right!!!
Very, VERY cute, Ann, I love it! And yes, clean lines too, beautifully done.
Yep, you do ‘cute’ well, too!! ๐ In fact, down right adorable with the polka dots and retro colors. And here I *thought* I didn’t need that new DSP from the mini… silly me! TFS ๐
Ann, this is adorable. I love the colors and the way you used the snowman. The snowflake is the perfect touch. Fabulous!
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jaydee
Adorable! I love those colors and very cute take on the sketch! XOXO
Ann, I LOVE this! The colors are fabbo and the top two “wonky” images are adorable. Great effect! Can’t wait to try out this sketch! Have a great night! ๐
very cute card Ann! I have that DSP and love it!
Just amazing . . . love how it tells a story and the colors are divine. Hugs M
Oh wow, this is ADORABLE!! I just love your creations, and you are so generous with all your information & how-to on each post!
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This is the best Ann!! I love snowmen, and this is such a creative way to use a snowman in a card.
I personally love it and the cuteness. I love the dissection of the snowman, and the complete one at the end.
This is definitely too stinkin’ CUTE! Love this DSP. ~Bonnie~
Cute? I think it is very cute. And I think sometimes it’s nice to to create a card using a different style. I really like the Baja Blue and red together. ๐
Mary
Soooo Cute!! Love your masking idea.
Definitely cute!!
super cute! ๐
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Elizabeth
Really cute design and layout. Very colorful.
Definitely hit the CUTE factor with this one! Love your colors too.
LOL, This is soooo cute! He just makes me smile! So adorable! Great job as always! ๐
Chanda
Ann this is very cute!!! I like the Wonky effect.. It looks like he fell from the heavens and landed all in one piece… He made me smile… The color combo is great.
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Darlene
Definitely cute – wonderfully retro with the colors and just the right bit of wonky. I did spy a bit of sponging – thank Heaven – I wouldn’t want you to go cold turkey ๐
Super cute, love that snowman!!! *smile* Hugs,
I had a giggle when I saw your cute card!! Yep, it is SO cute! Love the deconstructed snowman…although maybe this is as scary as your last haunting creation…a headless snowman…LOL! I love it!!! Your card is awesome, love the glitter brad with the DSP.
Hugs!
Lesley
Super cute card! I love your blog!! So nice to meet you! I am following along from VA!
Definitely CUTE!
You do cute just as well as you do spooky and vintage! Love the snowman and the wonky angle of the squares. GREAT card!
Oh, what a fun, fun, fun card, Ann! I love it! Colors are also terrific!
This is beyond adorable! I love how you “de-constructed” the snowman image…and paired with this fabulous DSP! I just mine Friday but it’s so pretty I can’t seem to cut it just yet! An idea will really have to hit me before i do! ๐
Enjoy your Sunday. ๐
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To darn Stinky Cute! I love it!
Oh YES!! CUTE!!
This one is VERY cute!