It’s Sunday, and I thank you for joining me for the reveal of today’s The Paper Players card. We have a clean and simple sketch for you this week, courtesy of Anne Marie Hile. I really did try to be clean and simple. And you have to admit, compared to last Thursday’s card, this is clean and simple for me! I may use this as my Christmas card design this year. I LOVE the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper. It is so rich and yummy! Of course, the “Carolers” image, from A Christmas Carol is right up my alley! However, in keeping with the clean and simple theme, I did not watercolor it, as I would have liked. I hope that you enjoy “Caroling with The Paper Players”.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Clean, Simple and Classy
- Let the paper work for you! By selecting a rich pattern from the Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper collection, I did not have to spend time adding lots of embellishments. The paper itself typifies class and elegance!
- Select satin! For a classy and elegant look, choose a satin ribbon. In this case, nothing beats the richness of Early Espresso. I realize that this color retired, but I had a nearly new roll of it which I needed to use up. If you do not have Early Espresso, substitute Basic Black or Chocolate Chip…or even Very Vanilla!
- Heat Emboss to add some gloss! A little VersaMark ink and Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder adds to the overall elegance and formality.
- Pennants and Pearls! Of course, we all know that Basic Pearls go with everything! I have used a configuration of five, in keeping with the “odd number rule”! Flagged ends on sentiments are all the rage, and once again, it adds a touch of class!
Clean and simple is really a challenge for me. But I restrained myself from adding lace, antique brads, safety pins and all of the other trinkets I usually add to a card. And no Seven Sided Tool for me, either. Of course, the most difficult thing was keeping my Color Spritzer Tool in the drawer. (I even took it to Salt Lake City with me…no lie!) The little speckles you see are “built” into the Naturals Ivory card stock I used. So…I am anxious! What do you think of today’s card? Please leave me a comment to let me know. Questions about today’s card? I am always just an email away! Until next time…
Coming Soon: Blog Candy, Retired Stamp List, So Seriously Birthday Card for Michelle the Handler
Stamp Set: A Christmas Carol (W 122635, C 122637); Inks: VersaMark (102283), Soft Suede (115657); Designer Series Paper: Mocha Morning (122366); Card Stock: Naturals Ivory (102316), Soft Suede (115318), Brushed Gold (102935); Tools: Heat Tool (100005), Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109133), Sponge Dauber (102892); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Early Espresso Satin Ribbon (retired)
This is a real beauty! I love your take on the sketch!
Oh so rich and elegant! I love how you fancied up that gorgeous paper. Hugs,
I think this is just beautiful. I love the colors and DSP you used!!
what a fantastic card. i simply love the lack of usual holiday colors. it is your style ann and i love that. the dp is gorgeous and what you have created even better. the color of ribbon is sensational with it. you picked just the perfect everything for it. it is SO time to DROP the traditional colors…there is so much more that is delightful to see (in my opinion.) you have shown me that today!
This is such an elegant Christmas card, Anne! I love the colours you have used.
Gorgeous. Love the black/white/brown vintage touch. I have the paper but haven’t even opened it yet. (did I just say that?). Another black stamped image that looks fabulous!
Hugs.
Gorgeous use of the sketch! Love the simple vintage look of this! {SMILES}
Ann, this is a right beauty …I love the deep rich colours and the elegance of the DSP so very lovely and oh so perfect for the tradtional Christmas card in a non-tradional colour scheme!!!
Love the look of those pearls …
Just gorgeous! This could be a fairly easy card to mass produce. TFS!!!
Simply gorgeous! I have been wanting this set ever since I first saw it. It hasn’t made it onto one of my orders yet, but I am sure it will soon. Thanks for the inspiration!
very nice, simple card. i think it would make a great christmas card this year! way to keep it simple.
Very pretty, Ann. I LOVE this paper. I made two cards with it this weekend and I am in love
I can see why you would use this design as your Christmas cards this year.
Hugs
Jaydee
Stunning! It looks like a page right out of a Dicken’s book! You can watercolor them on a future card but this one is just perfect the way it is! This would be perfect for a couple friends in Houston since in Galveston they have A Christmas Carol festival which is close to Houston. Even though they are Jewish I could change it to Warm Winter Wishes or something too. One of them has a library degree so that too is perfect! So, rich and elegant looking. I can’t wait for my paper to come so I can play with it.
Chris R. from Iowa
Gorgeous, Ann! This paper is on my list too…and I love that vintage image! Wonderful Christmas card!
This is a really nice card! So elegant. Theresa x
Simple,elegant,beautiful,old world is what comes to mind. Love how you make the simple look so beautiful…
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Ann, the is so elegant. I have not seen this set used as yet and you have made it beautiful with the embossing and the right amount of bling.
Oh I am glad you used this set, I was wondering what it really was going to look like. Your card is a beauty
Gorgeous card! So rich and elegant. I love the pearl placement!
Ann, I’m sure this is as CAS as you can be! The image is very striking w/o being colored. It is an elegant card and I’m certain everyone on your Christmas list will be quite impressed when they receive it.
Beautiful card! So rich looking. Think it would be such a great card to send out for the holidays. Thank you for all your great tips!
Love this card Ann. The stamp image and the Mocha Morning paper are made for each other. The corner pearl element just adds to the elegance.
Very classy! This set is so you – love it! Love how you used pearls as your corner elements 🙂
Wonderful! Gorgeous!! Beautiful!!!
I LOVE it!!!!
Can you tell?
yes I totally agree with your assessment of this card-class & elegance-I love your vintage cas design
Gorgeous! It makes me want to start on my Christmas cards already. The Mocha paper is definitely on my wish list.
I think this elegant and classy! The carolers look great not colored in. Love this Ann!
I love your card! This is my favorite new Christmas stamp also and what a beautiful way to showcase it;-)
What an elegant beauty Ann! This paper is so rich and luxurious that it’s perfect for the CAS look. I think you don’t give yourself enough credit with CAS–this is lovely but still has the touch of Schachiness to make it YOU. Love the configuration of pearls and the gorgeous bow! Lovely work, my friend.
Your card is Beautiful, Ann. Love the simplicity of the colors. Simple and Elegant = Perfecto!
Ann, your Color Spritzer needs to sign up for “Frequent Flyer Miles”! Lol! Your card is absolutely GORGEOUS! So rich and elegant. You make clean and simple look stunning, in every way! A perfect Christmas card…I especially love the neutral colors. Have a great day today! 🙂
I noticed that I have been avoiding sets that require coloring, so thank you for showing that they can still be beautiful without color. Very elegant and beautiful.
Absolutely love it, Ann! You never fail to come thru-no matter what the challenge. Very simple but classy. Kathy in AZ
I really like this card. I haven’t gotten that set but now I may have to. That paper is terrific too. It may be clean and simple but it is elegant!
Very rich looking! Love how you used the pearls for the circles in the corners. Beautiful card!
Awesome card, as always, perfect every time! I just made a card using the same paper.
Beautiful! The paper is perfect, lovely vintage look.
Makes no difference to me – your clean and simple catches the eye as much as your more elaborate cards. I love the pearls – there’s always that little touch that stands out.
Just beautiful! Even though it is clean and simple it is also elegant and stunning! I will have to check out that beautiful paper!
This is gorgeous!! and it is a great set with the Mocha Paper. I have that paper….sitting here…haven’t opened it yet!
I can’t wait to get some of this paper. I forgot to order some. Your card is very nice.
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Wonderful!!! You ARE the Vintage Queen!
Pretty card
Rich looking and elegant
ColleenB.