The Paper Players are hosting a “Recipe” Challenge this week! Your card or project needs to include the following ingredients:
- Something Punched
- A Sentiment
- Designer Series Paper
Your card can include other things, too, but it MUST have these three listed ingredients. How fun is that! I hope that you will join us this week, as the sky is the limit on what your cards can contain! Of course, since my last two cards have been clean and simple, I decided to indulge in a little vintage fun! I hope that you enjoy my “vintage snowman”!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Distress! The Seven-Sided Tool from Stampin’ Up!’s Cutter Kit is perfect for ruffling up the edges of card stock. Follow this up with Soft Suede ink and a Sponge Dauber. A few Soft Suede “Water Spots” further age the image. (The Water Spots, from the French Foliage set, is one of my “go-to” stamps for creating an authentic vintage look!)
- Tasteful Trim! The Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die creates a variety of trim and border shapes, such as the Large Scallops we see on today’s card. This particular border is perfect for adding a little Chantilly Lace and Basic Pearls for a touch of Victoriana!
- Softly Tinted! This “Roly-Poly Snowman” from the Jolly Old Saint Nick set was inked in Early Espresso Craft Ink and heat embossed with Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder. To enhance the vintage feel, I elected to “fade” the colors. I used a Blender Pen and the following inks: Early Espresso (hat), Cherry Cobbler (scarf), Always Artichoke (mittens), More Mustard (hat band).
- The Finishing Touches! Dazzling Diamonds enhance the snow. A Cherry Cobbler Button, Vintage Trinket Safety Pin, Hemp Twine, and a Tiny Tag add interest and a “pop” of color!
As always, please let me know what you think of today’s card by leaving me a comment! And remember, if you have any questions about the techniques that I use or any of the cards that I make, don’t hesitate to email me! Until next time…
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Stamps: Jolly Old Saint Nick (W 121711; C 121321—Holiday Mini), Bright Christmas (W 121678; C 121318—Holiday Mini); French Foliage (W 120845, C 121166); Fundamental Phrases (114968); Inks: Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657), More Mustard (103162), Cherry Cobbler (119669), Always Artichoke (105219), Basic Gray (109120); Designer Series Paper: Deck the Halls (120810—Holiday Mini); Card Stock: Crumb Cake (120953), Very Vanilla (101650), Early Espresso (119686); Tools: Heat Tool (100005), Big Shot (113439), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190), Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893—Holiday Mini), Blender Pens (102845), Sponge Dauber (102892), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Cutter Kit (106958); Glitz and Glam: Chantilly Lace Trim (118480), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Hemp Twine (100982), Basic Pearls (119247), Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons (121002), Vintage Trinkets (118764), Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130)
Oh this is too darling! I just love snowmen! What a beautiful card!
Super cute, Ann! I just want to take him home! XOXO
What a great card!
I love the way you applied the sentiment.
Wow love your card!!
He’s very adorable, Ann! Perfect for the vintage look. Love all your detailed embellishments.
Ann, what a fab vintage snowman! I like that you chose a kraft (Crumb Cake) background for him. And the pretty crochet trim is so lovely on there. Reminds me that I have some pretty lacy trims from “someone” to play with! I have not played with my new goodies yet, but am so anxious to!
What a great vintage and adorable card. Love the color, which I think adds to the vintage feel, along with the tiny tag. So cute.
Leslie said … totally vintage and totally awesome! You are such an amazing artist.
This card is awesome, Ann! I never envisioned this snowman in vintage style, but I love it!
Only you can make a crumb cake snowman look fabulous! Love all the neutrals and the pop of color on the button is wonderful. Great card!
Wonderful project as usual.
He is really cute! I love how you colored the snowman and the vintage feel of the card. I don’t think it could be better!
Ann,
I love your card! What a great way to use that paper. I will definitely be casing it.
Robbie
How CUTE!!! I am having such a hard time refraining from buying this set – I have so much in my holiday collection, but I just love that jolly santa and pillsbury-ish snowman!! You’ve probably enabled me yet again 😉
Hello Ann
I just love your snowman card, I try to make a vintage feel to my cards. The secret is in the image colours and embellishments, in this card you have got all three, well done.
Smiles:)
vintage to the max and done with such perfection-love it!!
Ann, this is beautiful! I love how you achieved such a great “vintage look” with this card. You really know how to work the vintage style in a clean and elegant way, WOW! I love all of your great tips and tricks, too. That set is officially added to my next order! 🙂
This is gorgeous Ann! I love that the image is simple…yet the glitter and vintage ribbon really make the whole card pop! {SMILES}
Your vintage snowman is just right on this card. I love that stamp set. Great job as always.
Okay, once again, you’ve made me want a stamp set….I was on the fence about this little guy, but now that I see him stamped on CRUMB CAKE, I love him even more!!! Great cute vintage card!
How fun is this? Love it! For me, the little “JOY” tag was the crowning touch! I love those little tags when they are so unexpected. Of course, I love the distressing. Thanks for all the tips and ideas.
Chris R. from Iowa
P.S. Hugs to the kids!
Only you could make a vintage snowman look fabulous! This is adorable!
How adorable! Would never of thought of these colors with this snowman but it’s perfect. TFS!!
Awww! Love it! Love it on the Crumb Cake, and I just adore snowmen, fantastic vintage look.
My goodness, he’s adorable. This is one of the cutest vintage cards ever. Love the stamp with Crumb Cake. Hugs, M
A fun and cute card, Ann! This just goes to show that vintage can be adorable! No one distresses better than you. You make it look so natural. ~Bonnie~
This is so cute and beautiful all at the same time. Thanks for the tips and taking the time to explain your techniques. This is fun.
How super cute is he!?! I love the way you can do vintage! I have a hard time distressing my work. Thanks for sharing!
This is just stunning! I love everything about this card!
I love your vintage snowman!!! Fabulous colors and love the distressing. Hugs,