It’s time to play with The Paper Players! For Challenge #60, the talented LeAnne Pugliese has prepared a clean and simple sketch for you! I decided to use the new Stitched Stockings stamp set from the Holiday Mini, along with the new Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I am always up for a challenge, so how about you? I can’t wait to see what you create!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
- Paper Piece! I stamped the Argyle stocking from Stitched Stockings twice…once in Cherry Cobbler and once in Marina Mist…so that I could piece the Marina Mist design accents onto the Cherry Cobbler Argyle stocking. The Snowflake stocking was stamped twice in Marina Mist, and the heel and toe of one were snipped off and adhered to the Cherry Cobbler Dotted stocking.
- Pearls! Basic Pearls were tinted red using a permanent marker. They were then used to accent the Marina Mist Snowflake stocking and the Marina Mist ribbon. I know this ribbon is retired, but if you are like me, sometimes you just need to use up retired supplies. The new 1/2″ Scalloped Dots Ribbon in Marina Mist is a current option.
- Cuteness factor! Mini Clothespins, with Baker’s Twine bows, “attach” the stocking to the panel. The words “PEACE”, “HOPE” and “LOVE” were selectively inked on the sentiment from the Gifts of Christmas stamp set. I used a Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Marker. They were then punched out with the Jewelry Tag Punch and tucked into the stockings.
You may be wondering why I selected Cherry Cobbler and Marina Mist for my stocking colors. Originally I was going to use one of the plaid patterns from the Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper collection, which contained these two colors. However, after I completed the stockings, I decided that the plaid looked too busy. So I switched and decided to go with embossed card stock.
I also had the fabulous idea of creating a mantle scene, but I decided that I was already pushing the “clean and simple” idea. However, one idea that did come to mind…after the card was completed…was that it would be cute to transform the stocking panel into a gift card holder.
Your comments are important to me, so please leave me a comment and let me know if you enjoyed today’s card. And 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…
Stamp Sets: Stitched Stockings (W 123782, C 123784), Gifts of Christmas (115372); Inks: Marina Mist (119668), Cherry Cobbler (119669), Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Marker (119681); Card Stock: Marina Mist (119682), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Whisper White (100730); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (124096), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190); Glitz and Glam: Mini-Clothespins (122942), Cherry Cobbler/White Baker’s Twine (123125), Basic Pearls (119247), Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon (124138), Marina Mist 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired)
Holy ca-holy! This is super fantastic, my dear. I love the colours you picked and that you made it into a GC holder? Genius!
Wow! Everything about this card is totally amazing! What a talented lady!
Wow! It just doesn’t get more adorable than this! I have not ordered this stamp set, but I am seriously rethinking that decision. I thought it was cute to begin with, but this card totally has the “WOW” factor. Darn you for making me re-think so hard!
Totally Off The Cuteness Chart! Love this Anne! I’m following you now too:) Thank you for visiting me at Pretty Pastimes
Hugs,
Lisa
Gorgeous card, great texture and depth. The stockings are fabulous.
Ann, I love what you have done. It’s so adorable and love the little stockings and hidden gift card that you created. It’s always terrific to see all the little details you add, great creativity!!
Sweet card! love your stockings all hung in a row!
Wow, I love it! Christmas here we come! Following you!
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linda
Love Love Love this!!! This Stamp Set and Punch- I’ll have to add that to my “Must Have” list! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my, oh wow … I looove your fabulously creative card Ann … it is just super adorable, the texture, the little pegs and the twine … love it to bits!!!
This is just darling, A! You ROCKED the sketch. So cute! XOXO
Ann, This is such a fantastic card! And then to think you made it into a gift card holder as well is just awesome! I love the little tags sticking out of the top of the stockings …. they made me smile 🙂
Ann, this card is soooo cute. I love the colours you used along with the clothespins, such a great idea. I just got mine in an order and look forward to creating with them.
Wow, what a cute, cute card! This set will be a definite on my list after seeing this! Love all the little details, clothes pens, pearls, baker’s twine, gift holder!
Ann, this is fantabulous, as always! I am thinking this is my NEW favorite Christmas color combo, too. I love all of the special treats you added to those punched stockings and that inside pocket is a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration and the excuse to add more to my next order. Hugs! 🙂
This card is sooooo cute…I love the new stocking builder punch in the new mini…can’t wait to get that one!!!
What a terrific CAS sketch! Bet you get lots of players this week. 😉 I love that you chose the stocking theme. Just saw that stuff in the mini, and thought, “How cute!” And now you’re one card closer to the holidays, to boot. (get it?)
I haven’t been able to visit blogs for a while but sure am glad I found this one today. The card is just so cute with those stockings. It’s something that could be personalized with names, too. I really like that new embossing folder too!
Very cute Ann. I love the little tags sticking out of the stockings. I haven’t used my new embossing folder yet, this is so nice!
Love it!
I love everything about your stocking card! You always have such an eye for the little details. BTW, it was so exciting to meet you in person at Convention!
Way too cute, Ann, love your use of the new stocking set and the snowflake embossing folder. All of the delightful Ann Schach details right down to the cute gift pocket! TFS! Hugs, Pauline
What a cute card, loved all the details… clothespins, tags, twine, the colors and the embossing is beautiful.
Fabulous, Ann! I LOVE the cuteness factor of the clothespin and twine. You chose great colors and the gift card is a terrific idea!
WHAT AN AWESOME PROJECT!!!!! I loved the outside with all the embossing, and then to have a gift card slot inside – Wicked!!!!!
Your stockings are adorable and I love the clothespins!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Love that Stitched Stocking set. Beautiful card, and love the gift pocket. TFS
A really cute design and idea for the gift card or cash.
I love the way you did the gift card holder… great idea to do a “card on a card”! I hope I remember that one!
This is so beautiful Ann. I love the colors and of course those cute stockings. Barb
LOVE this, Ann! The gift card holder idea is so clever. As usual, you’ve made me reconsider several items that I already decided not to get… LOL
Hope all is well with you – I’ve been on the road for a week and half so I’m going to be catching up on reading blog posts this week if I don’t catch up today.
Ann this is too sweet! LOVE how the gift card section opens. so clever..I also love your colors. It looks ‘cozy’… and embossing is perfect. The little tags and clothespins are adorable. I can’t believe I just ordered again… and forgot those!
I just made a CAS yesterday using the stocking punch, but only TWO stockings… hhhmmmm back to the drawing board. Hugs.
Super cute! Woof woof.
Oh my goodness these clothespins and stockings are the cutest! Love all the color piecing and the colored pearls are the best! Great card Ann!
Oh I really love this card. It is just perfect! I have to lift it, if you don´t mind.
Greeting from Germany
Sabine
absolutely gorgeous, this is a keeper card, love loev love it!!!!!Thanks for sharing
Eileen
Awww! This is the absolute cutest card! I simply love the colors and what you have done with the inside. What a fantastic combination. Oy, Is it ho ho time already? I was thinking yesterday…I must brace myself, should be about a week before Walmart has Christmas musac! I LOVE the texture AND stamps you used to create this ANN.
Oops, you did it again! Once I saw this card I changed my pre-order…I have the punch, set and embossing folder on its way to my house. You are SUCH an enabler…LOL! Love the colours you chose this week too.
Hugs,
Lesley
Cute! The design looks like a great one to play around with. So many fun options using the new stocking punch & stamps. Really like the new embossing folder also. Such a cute idea to have the little card be a gift card holder so you have a gift within a gift!
Love the whole card, going to have to get stamp set.
Good Morning, Ann…by your design, I’d say you were with me when I say, “I’m ready for Winter” 🙂
Really cute card…I’m loving it!
Sending my best.
I love your card and gift card too, with the paper piecing and all the special details! Thanks very much for taking the time to include your supplies and the steps that you took in making these cards.
Pat S.
EEK! I love it! Love the embossing, the paper pieced stockings, the non traditional colors. And then there are the tiny tags and clothespins, soooooooo cute!
Love it!!!! Makes me all warm and fuzzy (like they are) thinking about this and all the rich details! I love all the details from the red pearls to the baker’s twin which looks like candy cane stripes. Love how you pieced the parts. I could see this with a mantle but I like it the way it is with the clothes pins and the ribbon etc. Just perfect the way it is! But, I do like the idea of the pocket for a gift card etc. Then, the little tags just added the extra little bit of joy. Plus, you have that rich embossed background. Do you want me to get going?
Chris R. from Iowa
Oh my, this is just adorable!
OMGosh….this is too stinkin’ CUUUTE!!!! I absolutely love these little stockings!! I am definitely gonna have to buy some items from the mini catty….I can tell! 🙂
Oh my gosh…I need those little stockings! This is a very cute card. I love the color combo that you went with and of course the colored pearls and clothespins. Great idea to transform it into a gift card/money holder. Don’t you hate it when you have an awesome idea after the card is done? That happens to me all the time.
What an adorable card, Ann. All the extra little details are truely amazing. This card puts you in the holiday spirit already!Kathy in AZ
Darling! I love the baker’s twine and clothespins and the idea to make it a gift card. Cute plus!
Wonderful card!!! So glad I ordered this set! You make it over the top beautiful!!
This is fabulous. I can’t wait to get my hands on some new goodies! Couldn’t pre-order until my return from Military status was processed and that is now complete! Lookout SU, here I come 🙂
What an adorable card Ann! This set was on my wish list, but it just made it to my “order” list!
This is just adorable! I love how you did the stockings – great colors!
You rocked this card — so many details and of course the priceless instructions and explanations as to your design thought process are superior to most other blogs I follow. Thank you!!
Beautiful!! and I really love how you added the gift card!! That is great! I have a feeling I will be casing this one!
Oh, I Love it. This is just adorable and great gifts in the stockings. I like that. TFS
Ann, this is darling! Love the stockings and your idea to use the clothespins and twine along with the little tags is super. The design definitely lends itself to a gift card holder.
This card is way too cute! Love the stockings!! The mini clothespins are adorable.
So super cute! What a great card design on the inside too….perfect for gift cards! {SMILES}
Your stockings are adorable. I love the gift card idea, too.
Oh my gosh, this is SOOO Adorable!! Love all the wonderful details and how you pieced the stockings! And those mini clothespins are so perfect! Love the gift card/money holder idea! You’ve just convinced me I need this set and punch!
Viewing your crativity is a fabulous way to start a Sunday morning! So many good ideas based on a great design. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love this wonderful, cute card! The gift card idea is really great. Just may have to try that out. Thanks!
I have this stamp set and punch, AND you have just given me the inspiration to use both! A WONDERFUL design for LeAnne’s sketch this week!
What a cute card! Love those stockings. Also think the gift card idea is a super one.
Very clever, Ann! I know want this set & punch even more!
This is too cute for words!!! I love these little stockings all in a row and the words clipped with the tiny clothespins,so sweet. Thanks for sharing.
Inky hugs,
Janet
Wonderful card! I love how you used those mini clothespins – very clever! Thanks for the gift card/money holder idea. I’m bookmarking this, so I’ll remember to use it come December.
Another wonderful design! So stinkin’ cute! Perfect way to use the clothespins! Also love the gift card/money holder idea for the front panel! -Mary