It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players! This week the talented Nance Leedy is hosting a sketch challenge, and I am sure that you will agree that her design is a classic. I hope you enjoy the Christmas card which I created using the perennial favorite stamp set, Lovely As a Tree.
- A Random Act of Stamping! The Leafless Trees from Lovely As a Tree were inked in Early Espresso and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock. Empty spaces were filled in with the Water Spots stamp from French Foliage and speckles from the Color Spritzer Tool.
- O Christmas Tree! The Pine image was inked with Always Artichoke and stamped onto Very Vanilla. It was then overstamped with VersaMark and heat embossed with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder. Basic Pearls were colored with a red permanent marker, and used to adorn the tree.
- Snip-a-dee-do-dah! The Christmas Banner image from Pines and Poinsettias was inked with Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Markers, and stamped onto Naturals Ivory card stock. The snipped out image was popped up on dimensionals.
- Ribbon Roses! Snippets of Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke Seam Binding were schirred and formed into ribbon roses and leaves for instant “wow”!
Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler make a “yummy” color combination, don’t you think? And this would make a wonderful Christmas card even without the Christmas banner. If pressed for time, this card is still “Lovely As a Tree” even without the ribbon roses! Won’t you please let me know what you think of today’s card by leaving me a comment? And if you have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Are you heading to Stampin’ Up!’s Louisville Regionals? Let me know. I would love to meet you! Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Lovely As a Tree (115026), French Foliage (W 120845, C 121166), Pines and Poinsettias (W 123762, C 123764 ); Ink: Always Artichoke (105219), VersaMark (102283), Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657); Stampin’ Write Markers: Soft Suede (120973), Early Espresso (119680), Cherry Cobbler (119681); Designer Series Paper: Frostwood Lodge (124002); Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Very Vanilla (101650), Naturals Ivory (101849); Tools: Heat Tool (100005), Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (101930), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (119275); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding (120992), Always Artichoke Seam Binding (121000); Other: Red permanent marker
wow Ann, another WOW card. Love all the pearl detail and richness and warmth of this card, makes me want to curl up in front of the fire with a good book, snuggly blanket and a cup of hot chocolate!
here u go being amazing again. i love everything about your card, esp. the ribbon roses. is there a tutorial on how to make those roses?
this is a fabulous christmas card Ann-I join in with the others and say I may case this card-it’s just over the top gorgeous
Stunning! A fantastic work of art.
Wow, Ann! This is fantabulous and I love those ribbon roses. The pearls are so you and a fantastic finishing touch to the flagged banner. Love all the details you added to this stunning card!!
So glad to hear all is well with your family and the Schach boys. I’m going to catch up on the rest of your blog in more detail soon so you’ll see more comments over the next few days. It’s been beyond crazy with travel here but I’m finally done – YAY!
how did you make the roses/leaves?
That background is sublime! So creative … thanks for the inspiration. Thanks too for your comment on my blog. Hugs xx
Oh my gosh, Ann. What’s not to love? I love the background, and the way you texturized it, I love the flowers, I love the pearls, both on the tree and on the paper ribbon, I love it all! Oh, and I love the colors. GORGEOUS! AMAZING! TFS!
Oh so many beautiful details in one card. How do you do it? This is just gorgeous Ann!
Wow, another favorite! I love this card, and those ribbon rosettes are so pretty. Beautiful! Have fun at the Regionals, you will have a great time.
Ann, as always – just amazing. The color combination of always artichoke, cherry cobbler and early espresso is so rich and lovely. I must try it. I have not seen the shirred roses and they are just incredible. You are such an inspiration.
Astoundingly beautiful! I’m in awe!
Sooooo pretty! I love that stamped background. Genius! And snippety doo dah made me laugh out loud!
WOW! WOW! WOW!!! I’m speechless! And THAT doesn’t happen often!
OMGosh Ann – what an AWESOME card! As always…..pure elegance. This one truly took my breath away when I scrolled down and first saw it.
Karen Gerek
I LOVE this Christmas card, just STUNNING!
Susan B.
Gorgeous Card! Wow, that’s really pretty!
What can I say that hasn’t already been said. This is a gorgeous card, love all the details, but those deep red flowers are stunners! Always fun to peek at your blog to see exciting designs. Thanks for sharing.
You are amazing! This card is a Beautiful work of art! Just Stunning!
Ann!! Seriously, how do you do it? One masterpiece after another…the hits just keep on coming. Do you have a tutorial on the roses? I should have looked before I asked…sorry. There are so many wonderful details on the beauty, I don’t even know where to start. Gah! I would officially like to be added to the Schach holiday card list and will be waiting by the mailbox! *heehee* You rock!
OMGosh, where to begin?!?!? You have outdone yourself on this one. The stamping, the red pearls, and seam binding rosettes–love every aspect of this beautiful card.
Oh my goodness, Ann this is over-thetop Schach-a-licious! Absolutely gorgeous. I love how you’ve stamped the bare trees for an amazing DSP. The texture the colors and those PEARLS! Thanks for creating a stunner of a card for my sketch!
Those berries on your tree are gorgeous! They are the first thing that caught my eye. Exquisitely made, Ann! Fab job on snipping out that snazzy banner too!
I don’t know where to begin! Gorgeous. I love the roses and the color combination.
Oh Ann this is gorgeous! Love your pearl adorned tree and the extra pearls on the banner are awesome. LOVE love love your ribbon roses. wow! Beautiful! hugs.
I love your card. I would like to know how you made the ribbon rosettes.
Ann, I’m simply out of adjectives to describe your creations. You just keep on topping yourself. Is there any chance of giving this card away or selling it? I love it!
Luscious card Ann! the roses are to die for!
Stunning creation….love the colored pearls.
Stunning Anne. Your colours are gorgeous and I absolutely love the red pearls. I will have to try the seam binding flowers. They sure add to the card. It’s likely that I will case this one. Karen
Gorgeous. Hope SU never retires Lovely AS A Tree. You turned that lonesome pine into an elegant Christmas tree.
Richness at it’s finest, bravo!
Oh my goodness, AMAZING!! Totally stunning, so very elegant and classy! Love this!
This is so beautiful, love how you used all these sets together
Hi Ann – What an incredible card!! It is absolutely beautiful – you have such an incredible talent. I love the colors and all the pearls.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Julie V
Ann, absolutely beautiful! One of my granddaughters saw it too and definitely agreed.
I LOVE the roses! Beautiful card:)
Gorgeous, Ann! Love those deep red flowers and the tree background! Beautiful!
Absolutely stunning! I have to give those ribbon roses a try. How do you do it week after week? I think the red pearls are the perfect WOW factor!
Wowzers! This is just so rich looking. You nailed it with the details for sure! So many fun details it is hard to pick a favorite but I think I enjoy the red pearls on the Christmas tree as the main standout. But, then you have the rosette and the banner and…… I do have a question – you overstamped with Versamark and then used iridescent ice, I think you said. Sometime could you show us the difference it would make vs. regular embossing. I have never used the iridescent ice and curious to see the difference if it would show on camera. I am too lazy to go back at this point and see what you said. Do you just stamp the image with regular ink then the versa mark stuff and ice stuff or do you emboss the first ink and then the versamark and ice or can you even do that? I am guess I am just curious to see what different looks you can achieve with that stuff.
How are the twins showing this weekend?
Chris R. from Iowa
Those ribbon roses are wonderful! Definite wow factor here 🙂
Oh, Ann!! I totally love everything about this. You have used an already-wonderful set and made it even more wonderful! 🙂
Absolutly, stunningly GORGEOUS!!!! I LOVE all the details you put into this card!! I would LOVE to know how you made those ribbon roses.
Exquisite!!!
Absolutely beautiful, Ann!!! The colors, the detail, the techniques all add up to WOW!!! Kathy in AZ
Stunning. Simply STUNNING!
Just lovely! So many details… I’ll just have to case this one too!
Lovely and stunning! Love those flowers! Thanks for blessing my day –
Woof, woof – sorry can’t stay long I’m on my way outside!
another stunning card…Cherry Cobbler is such a great color and lends itself to many rich color combos, but I especially like your choice!
WOW and DOUBLE WOW!! I have followed your blog for a long time and this card takes first place among all of your beautiful creations. Oh, to have such creative talent.
Hi Ann! What a beauty! I love to see new designs with older stamp sets (that are collecting dust on my shelf). The pearls top off the tree. Never seen these rosettes before…gorgeous! How do you attach them to stay together? Thanks for the inspiration!
This is really gorgeous, Ann! I can’t get over what a fresh idea this is with a set that seems to have seen everything. PS. Thank you so much for your wonderful write up on my color challenge card last week.
Chris
Oh, WOW! Ann, this is stunning! So perfect for this lovely sketch. And if this set stays forever, I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of it. Thanks so much for this beauty!
Wow! So elegant and stunning, Ann! These colors are so beautiful together and I love those gorgeous flowers! So many wonderful details in this card, especially those red pearls on the tree, really makes it pop! Love how you ran the b/g through the square lattice embossing folder too! An absolutely awesome card!
Speechless – once again!
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What a beautiful card! Lovely as a tree is one of my all time favorites. I will have to case this one too once I get home! Love all the pearls. I have yet to color any but will do that too once I am home. Have a great regional!
WOW & WOW! everything is so cooridinated on the card & the colors..WOW
Oh my gosh…this card is soooooooooooooo amazingly beautiful!!!!
This is very gorgeous – rich and elegant, oh I am in awe – once again – of your amazing talent!
This card is so elegant. I love the colors together. An absolutely amazing creation.
Babe
wow, wow, wow, this card is amazing!!!
I may have to case this baby for my christmas cards! Stunning!
Kelly xx
I love your card Ann. The colours are yummy and the pearls at the base of the flag are perfect! Another beautiful creation.
Smiles,
Lesley