It’s time for this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge…Clean and Simple “Bring on the Bling”! Let it sparkle – let it shine! Accessorize with rhinestones, beads, pearls or anything sparkly! Although diamonds are a girl’s best friend, I myself preferred Stampin’ Up!’s Basic Pearls for this quick and easy card featuring the“Tree” image from Snow Swirled. Gold embossing and Brushed Gold card stock add even more shine. So, won’t you join the Pals this week, and “Bling it On”?
- Use the “Buddy System”! When embossing, avoid those “messy flecks” by using the Embossing Buddy! Simply rub the Embossing Buddy across the paper to reduce static. Not only do I use it before heat embossing, I use it before applying glitter, too!
- Layer the Labels! I actually punched three Decorative Labels…two from Brushed Gold card stock and one from Early Espresso. I cut one Brushed Gold label in half vertically and the other in half horizontally. These were then adhered to the top and bottom borders and to the left and right borders of the Early Espresso label.
- Tasteful Trim! This border shape was created by zipping the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die through the Big Shot with Early Espresso card stock.
- Pile on the Pearls! The gold embossed tree has been decorated with Basic Pearls, as is the sentiment. And doesn’t the border look fabulous with a heaping helping of pearls, too! The result…elegant and classy!
And in case you have wondered where I have been this week…keeping up with the kids is taking it’s toll on this Mom of Boxer Twins! And as you can see, the babies are all tuckered out after a wild afternoon of puppy play…Boxer style! And yes, that is Brody’s little pink tongue sticking out!
Remember, your comments are important to me, so let me know what you think about today’s attempt at clean and simple. Plus, if you have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an EMAIL away! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: Snow Swirled (111690); Ink: VersaMark (102283), Early Espresso (119670); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Brushed Gold (102935), Early Espresso (119686); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893—Holiday Mini), Decorative Label Punch (120907—Holiday Mini), Heat Tool (100005), Embossing Buddy (103083), Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109129); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247)
Ann. they have just bought the biggest smile upon my face!
What little darlings they are.
The card is great too, love it, in fact, all of them, but I’ve stopped at this piccie to leave you a comment.
I’ve not caught up with you for a while, not been on my blog, or blogsurfing either. too much work. But Just wanted to say HI and that I’ve not forgot about you, or the babies. xxx
Beautiful card and great tip about layering the label punch!! TFS ๐
I think your clean and simple style shines here, Ann! Love the layered tags and tasteful trim.
Keep loving those boxer babies, they are so sweet!
What a gorgeous card Anne. I am not usually a clean and simple kind of gal. but your card was such an inspiration I had to give it a go. I love black and cream together it is so elegant. It is so fun to see your twins growing up. I know they must give you such joy!
PS. Thanks for stopping by my blog it was a fun challenge.
Elegant and lovely, Ann! Hhhhm, your pups don’t exactly scream the same, but they are adorable nonetheless, LOL!
Beautiful card! That set is so elegant, it was a perfect choice for a bling challenge. Love the photo of the boxer babies; they are indeed very adorable!
The pearls look so pretty on the border and tree.
The Boxer Babies look so content.
Ann, I would have never thought to use Gold and Espresso together. It looks so gorgeous. Great job with the Clean & Simple!
Oh those pups are just too darn cute, sorry, hard to focus on your beautiful card. Love that our minds were all about the swirl and pearl ๐
Very lovely card – love all the bling. The babies are soooooo cute!
Ann… the card is gorgeous… but for once… something eclipsed your card… the babies…. they are sooooooo adorable. i want to go hang out with them! Thanks so much for sharing.
hugs
jaydee
Very pretty! I love the tree.
Also your dogs are sooo cute ๐ Two is better then one for sure ๐
Laurie
Amazing as always. Not only did we both feature the Embossing Buddy, but we used the same stamp set! Your color choice is such a beautiffy subtle choice for an elegant card!
Mike
Ann, your card is so beautiful and elegant. You always seem to know how to edit the details to create a perfect balance. I just love how you have been doubly blessed by those cute little boxers. You are definitely not an empty nester any longer!:) Keep showing us those beautiful babies ( I LOVE the tongue hanging out)
First class loveliness . . . you have a knack for CAS, too! Hugs, M
GORGEOUS! Love it! Clean and simple and so very elegant!
Love your card and have started double layering the labels… that little extra really makes improves almost any card. Great tip.
Love the pearls no doubt, and your’s placed perfectly… what else? FABULOUS!!!!
Very elegant!!! And proof once again that you CAN do CAS. ๐
I love the pearls on the border! Beautiful card, Ann. And the puppies look so sweet! ~Bonnie~
I love your card, so classy and elegant. The kids look so cute sleeping together, makes me smile that they have each other to snuggle with. Hugs,
I love your card, so classy and elegant. The kids look so cute sleeping together, makes me smile that they have each other to snuggle with. Hugs,
I love your card, so classy and elegant. The kids look so cute sleeping together, makes me smile that they have each other to snuggle with. Hugs,
the card is beautiful! Love the simpleness of it yet it has an elegance about it! You ROCK!!!
the tinws are sooooo cute – what a great picture of them together!
Cute pups! And your card is fabulous, Ann!
I love this card! What a great use of non-traditional colors for a Christmas card! The pearls give it a nice elegant touch. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. Your babies are too cute!
What an elegant and classy card! I love everything about it, as always! And those puppies tuckered out are to die for!!!
Love your card Ann. I like your technique to use the embossing buddy even with dazzling diamonds. Like all kids, they are so cute when they are sleeping.
This is so pretty and so elegant with the embossing and pearls! Can’t wait to see the “little but growing bigger every day guy” without the bandages!
Beautiful card Ann. I love the colour combo and bling. Your pups are stinkin’ cute!
Leslie said … simply awesome! You always have a way of taking simple and giving it that extra-extraordinary look. The kids look happy as can be too! I am going to have to check out that border die. What a simple, yet stunning, look!
What a beautiful card! The puppies are so sweet. I bet you’re loving every minute of it:)I really enjoy seeing photos of them. I check my feeds every morning and they always bring me a smile:) Thanks for sharing!
Love your card, the border, the pearls, the triple matting of the sentiment, great job! The kids are looking adorable too, love the hat!
I’m inpressed at your clean and simple! You did great! I have a very difficult time with this technique. Love the pearls! Great job as usual! Many Blessings- Tana ๐ http://tanaconley.blogspot.com