It’s time for another “From Me to You” card…cards which can be made in under 45 minutes! Today’s card took me 40 minutes to complete. This 40 minutes does include design time, so I am sure that you can create it in far less time…especially with the detailed instructions I include with my “From Me to You” cards!
I have been asked several times to design something “cute”. Even my own husband and son tell me that I don’t do very many “cute” cards. Elegant…shabby…vintage….but not cute! When I asked my husband what he thought of today’s card…he said the one word I for which I was looking, “Cute!” I will be anxious to hear what you think!
- Prepare a standard card base measuring 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long from textured Whisper White card stock.
- Using Jet Black StazOn ink, stamp the “Trio of Trees” image from the Polar Party stamp set onto a piece of Whisper White card stock which measures 2-9/16″ wide by 3-1/8″ long.
- Using a Blender Pen, color the Trees–-Old Olive, the Stars—More Mustard, the Trunks—Soft Suede, and the Ornaments—Cherry Cobbler.
- Mat the Whisper White image mat onto a piece of Cherry Cobbler measuring 2-11/16″ wide and 3-1/4″ long.
- Mat this onto a piece of Lucky Limeade measuring 2-15/16″ wide and 3-1/2″ long.
- Using a red permanent marker, like a Sharpie, color 12 of the mini-Basic Pearls and adhere to the first tree. Color 6 medium-Basic Pearls and adhere to the middle tree.
- Using Dazzling Details, add a touch of snow below the trees.
- “Pop” the image mat onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the card base.
- Ink the “Happy Holidays” sentiment from Holiday Happiness using Cherry Cobbler and Lucky Limeade Stampin’ Write Markers, and stamp onto a 2-11/16″ wide by 3/4″ long piece of Whisper White card stock. Cut a “V” from the left hand side to make a pennant. Mat onto Cherry Cobbler and Lucky Limeade leaving a 1/16″ border all the way around on both colors.
- Adhere the sentiment mat below the image.
No Lucky Limeade…don’t despair! Old Olive is a suitable substitute. And Real Red looks just as lovely as Cherry Cobbler! And if you need a refresher on how to watercolor with Blender Pens and inks, check out THIS POST with video from my archives.
I am in the process of working up a tutorial from the Seam Binding Roses featured on Sunday’s card. I have to wait for those pesky Twins to take a nap!
My son, Brady, received word that he has advanced to the finals of the Western Illinois University Concerto Competition, which will be held in mid-November. And Brody the Boxer won the Breed and took a Group II this weekend, beating out his diva sister, Muffy. Way to go, Schach Boys!
As always, I do appreciate your comments and kind emails! I do read each and every one…and I try to respond when I can. So what do you think…Cute or not cute??? And remember, I am always available to answer the questions that you have about the cards that I create and the techniques that I use. I am only an email away. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Polar Party, Holiday Happiness; Inks: Jet Black StazOn, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard; Stampin’ Write Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade; Card Stock: Textured Whisper White, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade; Tools: Paper Snips, Blender Pens; Glitz and Glam: Dazzling Details, Basic Pearls; Other: Red permanent marker
Hey Ann – I finally posted my card using your tutorial. Thanks again for sharing your talent and mad skillz with us! I’m still chuckling over the fact that we both did center step cards …
http://schnauzercrafts.blogspot.com/2011/11/caseing-ann.html
Ann, somehow I missed this one but found the notice of your post in my new emails. I just hadn’t opened it. This card is just so cute! What a simple design but such a great card!
Well, I think you can probably do any style you want and do it perfectly, as you did with this very cute card! But my heart will always be with your vintage and/or shabby cards!!
Congrats to your son Brady for a terrific achievement and best of luck in the finals! Someday he will dazzle us as part of a famous symphony, no doubt.
And well done by your Brody dog. Both twins are beauties but it’s nice to see he finally gets to shine.
Oh, I love this and will definitely be following the recipe for this one, Ann! I just love Polar Party and want to use it for some of my mass-produced Christmas cards. So thanks for the inspiration!!! Will definitely post what I do as a result of your tutorial!
Definitely cute Ann! I hadn’t even noticed this stamp set until you worked your magic. And, congrats to the Schach boys!
OH. MY. GOODNESS. I’ll be making this for my next Christmas Card class. They’re going to LOVE IT!!!
Super Cute card!!! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing! AND congrats on your good news!
What a great card! It amazes me how willing you always are to share your ideas and expertise. Congrats to the Schach boys. I was at the vet the other day and a lady came in and asked for help to bring in her FOUR boxer puppies for their second shots – they were quite big, all brindles, gorgeous!
Love this simple card and it is cute! This one even I can do!
Congrats to your boys!
Absolutley C-U-T-E with a capital C! Hugs xx
I agree with everyone’s comments – it is definitely cute without being cutesy! Of course it had to have colored pearls! Way to go Schach boys! Yes, I can see Brody struting around saying, “who’s the man?” which he probably heard on TV. That’s ok Muffy – you have definitely had your share of wins. Seems Miss Daisy has a crush on Brody! Too cute. Way to go Brady – gee one of these days we may be saying “We knew him when….”
Chris R. from Iowa
I’d say this definitely qualifies for CUTE! How adorable! I really love the red pearls!
Congrats to the Schach boys! Way to go Brady and Brody! If I know Brody he is definitely strutting his stuff in front of Miss Muffy!
Not cute. Uber cute!!! Those boys of yours are doin’ you proud!
Oh yes, a very cute card! The trees are adorable.
A big congrats to Brady & Brody!
Love the card. Way to go boys…what an accomplishment for your son. Congrats….
Elegant, shabby, vintage is what I love too,Ann. this card is so cute without being too cutesy. I hope that the men in your life enjoy it. Kathy in AZ
You definitely captured CUTE!! I love the colored pearls too, adds a lot to the card. Congratulations to Brady and Brody! We have total confidence in their abilities for success! Hugs, Pauline
CEEEEOOOOTE! Now that that’s out of the way –
WAY TO GO BRADY! Does he need to play a different piece for this phase of the competition? Wow – this is exciting.
WOOF, WOOF, RUNNING AROUND IN CIRCLES YELPING LOUDLY DRIVING THE NEIGHBORS CRAZY – WAAAAAA TO GO BRODY – Sigh, swoon, roll over and look cute! Sorry Muffy – But, swoon, sigh – I’m so happy my tail is falling off!
Thanks for blessing my day and bringing major happiness to Miss Daisy! :))))))
VERY CUTE!!
THANK YOU!!
well Ann you can tell your husband you have mastered cute as well-congrats to Brady and Broday-you should be one proud mama
Definitely cute; you do clean and simple beautifully. Congrats to both Schach boys. I hope Brody was a gentleman and didn’t tease his sister about his win!
Yes…way to go schach boys! and mommy too…great card. I love the beads on it Ann. It is lovely…40 min. Phew!
Yep, I’d say very cute! Love the clean look! Big congrats to your guys! š
It is indeed cute. Like it a lot. Congrats to the Schach boys. You must be very proud!
This card is gorgeous! Simple but so beautifull. Sometimes less is more.
Greetings from Germany
Sabine
Congrats to your sons! What instrument does your son play? My son is a violist.
Congratulations on all your good news!
I say ditto….very cute!
I think it’s adorable! I love the simplicity of it. And congrats to those Schach boys!!!
Very Cute! Love the colored pearls, and congrats to those Schach boys on a job well done! Can’t wait to see your ribbon video.