It’s a rare day when I get the opportunity to participate in a challenge other than the two for which I design. So I was thrilled when I was able to find the perfect sketch for this week’s The Paper Players Recipe Challenge over at the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge! Because Anne Marie, our Paper Player hostess, challenged us to use three patterned papers, two different ribbons, at least one punch, and a sprinkling of glitter, I knew I needed help putting it all together! Thank you Connie and Mary for this fabulous sketch! I hope that you like what I “cooked” up for you today, using the sweet little Greeting Card Kids set and a multitude of Stampin’ Up! dies, punches, papers and ribbons! Enjoy!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Sparkle Plenty
(The finished card is 5-1/4″ x 5-1/4″.)
- Patterned Paper! Selections from the Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (Old Olive), Letters to Santa, and the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin’ Kit are matted onto Crumb Cake card stock. With Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Paper, coordination is a snap!
- Cutie Patootie! The sweet little “Christmas Girl” from Greeting Card Kids was inked in retired Basic Brown ink and stamped onto Crumb Cake card stock. She was tinted using a Blender Pen and the following inks: Old Olive, Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard and Soft Suede. The trim of the coat and hat, plus the muffler, were “painted” using Very Vanilla Craft Ink Refill and a Blender Pen. The same colors of Stampin’ Write Markers were used to add definition.
- Layers! The Christmas Girl was punched out using the 2-1/2″ Circle Punch. This was then matted as follows: Cherry Cobbler Scalloped Circle (Perfect Pennant Bigz L Die), a Crumb Cake 3″ Circle (Originals Die) which was then embossed with the Snow Burst Textured Impression Embossing Folder, followed by a Cherry Cobbler Large Scallop Circle (Bigz Die).
- Terrific Trim! An Old Olive Large Scallop Trim Border (Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die) is enhanced with ornate Cherry Cobbler Scallops, made with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, and Silver Glitter “Points” created with, of all things, the Snowflake #2 Originals Die. Northern Frost Snowflakes are adorned with a Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke Seam Binding “Rose” to add a colorful touch!
- Micah, Pearls and Glitter! Our little cutie stands amidst flakes of Micah snow, while Basic Pearl buttons adorn her coat. The runners of the sled are outlined in Dazzling Details.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Won’t you please let me know what you think of it by leaving me a comment? And remember, your comments are important to me. I do read each and every one of them. Of course, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
(News Flash: My Create for the Pals card…see it HERE…was selected by Tiffany Bauer as a Crafty Pick this week. Thanks, Tiffany!)
The Paper Players Design Team
Stamp Set: Greeting Card Kids; Inks: Basic Brown (retired), More Mustard, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Bravo Burgundy, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla Craft Ink Refill; Stampin’ Write Markers: Old Olive, Soft Suede, More Mustard, Bravo Burgundy; Designer Series Paper: Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Letters to Santa, Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin’ Kit; Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Silver Glitter; Tools: Big Shot, Snowburst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Northern Frost Sizzlits Decorative Strip, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Snowflake #2 Originals Die, Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, 3″ Circle Originals Die, Scallop Circle Bigz Die, 2-1/2″ Circle Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Blender Pen, Tombow Adhesive; Glitz and Glam: Dazzling Details, Micah Flakes, Basic Pearls, 5/8″ Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Always Artichoke Seam Binding
Ann, love this card. It is just amazing how you bring so many elements together and it works every time. Just gorgeous.
Ann, I am amazed at how you can do it time and time again and continue to dazzle with your card. This is so wonderful with ALL that detail. You cooked up a gourmet meal with this recipe:)
This is just BEAUTIFUL Ann, you always knock everything out of the park! It would be so fun to watch you work and create such masterpieces…WOW! Love everything about your card, from the glitter, to the pearls, you sweet rose bud…the list could go on and on.
Wowzers, Ann! This card ROCKS! There are SO many cool things on here, I don’t know what to comment on first! But…I REALLY love those snowflake glimmer paper points!!! Awesome idea (I’m sure you’ll be seeing it on something of mine soon! lol!) Thanks for playing along with the sketch challenge on Create with Connie and Mary!
Terrific details as always! Thanks for playing with us at CCMC 🙂
Oh my word this is gorgeous! So many BEAUTIFUL details! Thanks for joining us this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
Love all the layers and the fabulous micah snow!
This has to be one of my favorite cards of all time, Ann! The sweet image is colored so exquisitely and then all your lavish details – what a masterpiece! Thanks for always inspiring. LOVE the ribbon rose!
Hi Ann! This is just gorgeous! I love how you’ve stamped the image onto the kraft paper & all the layers are just dazzling! Love the glitter, too 🙂 Thanks for popping by my blog!
Oh Ann, I adore that you used the snowflake on your layer of borders along the bottom. My favourite part (and there are many on this card!)
A work of art! Love the way you used the snowflake die for a border! Beautiful card! Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge this week!
That is the cutest Christmas card I have seen. So sweet! Love the details and your cards are fabulous!!!Thanks for sharing.
Wow! is all I can say! This is spectacular! I love the layers and your trim is innovative. Gorgeous colors…just a great job! I love this card!
What a recipe! You sure cooked this to perfection! I love your use of pearls on the card. The mica flakes are so fun with the image and the rosette looks great on the glitter border. Another masterpiece!
Congrats on your crafty pick.
Oh my goodness A not K! This is tremendous! The layers are amazing and your ability to create borders out of anything always astouds me! Love all the bling and you’ve done an amazing job with both challenges. I’m so glad you got to play with us at CCMC too!
fabulous Ann-first I love your sweet little girl-and you have her framed so perfectly with all the circles-you worked this sketch to a “t”
Beautiful. Love all the subtle bling you added.
I can see how this would be complicated to put together. You did a marvelous job with it. The card is beautiful.
Really great card! As always I love all the details you include in your artwork!
Gorgeous card. Love all the texture and details. TFS
WOW…no other word to describe this card!!
Another award winning creation! TFS!
xo, Marian
Ann, you have officially earned the “Iron Chef” title with this vintage beauty! ( I hope you have seen that show, or my whitty title sounds like you are a superhero…well, that is also true, so I’m sticking with it!) I really don’t know how you do it! Absolute perfection every week! Your details are amazing and I had to keep going back to look at them so I wouldn’t miss a single one. You cooked up a Christmas stunner, for sure! (hugs!)
WOW! Love all your detail on this beautiful creation. I, too, agree with the ‘framable’ comments. Do you have a hard time giving away the cards you design??
Just beautiful Ann! I love the sparkle beneath the sweetie…she is adorable. All the sponging is great!
Ann,
When I saw this recipe challenge I thought it was ideal for you… then I saw your fabulous card and knew I was right. If anyone was going to rock all of these elements with a vintage flair, it was definitely going to be you, and you didn’t disappoint.
Gorgeous
hugs
jaydee
Wow, wow, and more wow! What amazing details! So hard to pick a favorite detail but the little pearls on her coat might just do it! Amazing how you used the silver glitter paper points of the snowflakes for a border – way cool! I still think the distressed snowflake looks like a sugar cookie with the browned edges making this another yummy detail. Thanks for sharing the recipe for all those amazing details! Put all together this is one hum-dinger of a card! Just how do you keep coming up with all these fine tuned details? Truly amazing!
Chris R. from Iowa
What a special card! I love the papers, the layout and the image. Great colors!
Ann, what an absolutely AMAZING card. You always do wowzer cards and this time you have outdone yourself. How is that possible? I love all the details that you have going on for this card and I especially like how you incorporated the different punches.
Ann this one is AMAZING and made it for TWO challenges! LOVE the focal point .. how cute is she. The pearl buttons and tree topper are so cute and really like how you used the mica flakes (I’m having trouble with those for sure). the rose is stunning but really pops against the sparkly snowflake points. You “cooked” up something wonderful! Hugs.
I think this is the most amazing card – work of art – I have ever seen! Details on top of details. Wow and double wow! I think the snow flake parts and mica flakes are the ultimate WOW factor. What I wouldn’t give to have a third of your creativity. Kudos to the master of cards!
Way to combine those challenges! Both were tough and you did a beautiful job! Love how you used the silver glimmer paper!
STUNNING! These are the christmas colors.
What a cool way to use the snowflake die! Love the glimmer and the ribbon flower! Great that you got to do the CCMC this week too! Congrats on your shout out from Tiffany.
Wow–what a challenge using 3 dsps, etc. You were very successful, your card is just awesome this week. Love all the little details that all come together to meet the sketch challenge too! You are one very talented lady. D
Your card is super gorgeous! That is a lot of ingredients for a card but you put them together perfectly! Love all the details! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
Yep, love it. 🙂
SERIOUSLY cute! I just love the way you add pearls to almost everything you do!!
Hello, Ann! I’m easing back into the land of the living, and wanted to leave you a comment on this beautiful Christmas card. I especially love the pearl buttons on the little girl’s jacket, and the dusting of sparkling snow. Hope all has been well with you!
You never cease to amaze me! I 100% agree with the comment “frame it”!
Hi Ann! Another beautiful card. You just keep rockin out some of the most fantastic cards. I love visiting your blog! Kathy in AZ
Ann, this is wonderful! I love everything about it. I was a little afraid of this weeks challenge but looking at the designer’s creations gives me the inspiration I needed! Thank you for sharing…
Hi Ann,
Love all the beautiful detail in your card, so many different design elements. Absolutely stunning! Congratulation’s on being featured.
Oh my stars – you are amazing! This is a stunning card! Thanks for blessing my day.
Woof, woof (sadly), I’m asleep under the blankies and I had to go to the vet yesterday cause they think I pulled a muscle in my back. I’m afraid to sit up or jump up on my favorites chairS! I’m getting better now cause I’m taking medicine. Woof, woof 🙁
Woof – to my boyfriend and girlfriend! :)))))))))))))))))
Oh my gosh, this card is amazing! I love the little girl, also, she is so sweet. But so much detail! I hope you are not mass producing these!
That is one fancy card. Can not believe all the wonderful layers….I have so much trouble doing that….of course, love the pearls..nice, nice, nice card
Ann, you are just amazing! So many wonderful details! I love all the layers, the texture and awesome layout! And I did guess right on the stamp that you used, you’ve really done a wonderful job in showcasing this little cutie! I agree, this definitely deserves to be framed!
You have done it again! So many layers and such attention to detail! What a beatiful card.
This is an amazing card! I was fascinated with the trim. Never in a million years would I have thought of using the snowflake tips as a border. I love when these kind of ideas are used with items we’ve had for years! Thanks for sharing.
This is absolutely adorable Ann!!! Thank you for sharing and your tutorials are fabulous, thank you thank you ~ have a wonderful day Ann ~ can’t wait to see what you do next!!!
WOW! What detail! How do you do it? The card is wonderful. It is stunning as Vonnie said.
Ann, this is adorable! Love all that wonderful dsp and that image is perfect. Love it everything about it. Thanks!
Absolutley stunning!!!! I just don’t know how you do it!
Thanks for sharing and have a great day!!!
I always check your blog before I visit the Paper Players Challenge, now I’m worried about all the rules, LOL! So glad you joined us at Create with Connie & Mary also. Your card is gorgeous!
WOWZERS! That is one Beautiful card and well put together all the way around. A master piece that needs to be framed and hung on the wall.
ColleenB.