It’s Freshly Made Sketches day! This week, the talented Tui Nathan has another fabulous sketch for us. I opted for a quick and easy holiday card using the new Open Sleigh stamp set, just perfect if you have several cards that you need to create. Of course, if you are going to mail your cards…omit the buttons and add a decorative border…either stamped or punched. How easy is that!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Rich and Classy
The finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.
- Texture! Add interest in an instant with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. With the variety of embossing folders available, you can change the look simply by changing the folder. When my holiday preorder arrives, I can’t wait to experiment with the new folders I ordered!
- Sleigh Day! The Open Sleigh looks warm and welcoming stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Naturals Ivory card stock. Four little Pearls on the ornate runners are the perfect accent!
- Button! Button! Natural Designers Buttons add a warm, rustic look, while the Linen Thread bows contribute to the texture. Want to mail this card? A decorative border, either stamped or punched, can be substituted for the buttons.
I hope you enjoyed today’s design. I think it would make a wonderful masculine holiday card. What do you think? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one of them. Of course, I am always available to answer any questions you may have about the cards I create or the techniques I use.
Are YOU heading to Salt Lake City for Stampin’ Up!’s Convention? If so, let me know. I would LOVE to meet you! Until next time…
Ann, this is just precious! I especially like your button embellishments. Wonderful card!
Gorgeous, Ann. I hadn’t thought of using these buttons on Christmas cards, but they work beautifully. I am really enjoying – really enjoying your bold style. You do vintage/distressed so beautifully and you do clean and bold beautifully, too!
Hugs
Jaydee
This card is absolutely gorgeous and would be easy enough to make several to send as Christmas cards. I think the buttons are the perfect accent for any cards that will be hand delivered.
Whwn I saw that stamp set I immediately thought “what would Ann do with this?” No kidding…this ne was made for you! Love your card! Awesome texture and I really like the triple buttn treatment. Very pretty!
Absolutely beautiful! You are rocking the clean and simple!!!!
wow! this is gorgeous! love the layout and the simplicity.
Beautiful card! I love the row of buttons and the row of pearls add such pretty detail to the sleigh. And oh how I love the Square Lattice embossing folder. I really need to get that. TFS
Oooooooh! Love those buttons!
All that lovely texture and warm colors just makes me think of a homespun family Christmas! The buttons and pearls are a wonderful touch!
Wow! I love the textures and colors. This is a beautiful Christmas card and I love the tip about substituting embellishments for mailing.
Ohhh, I love Christmas in July! Fun card though that textured expresso piece sort of looks like a yummy chocolate bar! Yeah, I am hungry and chocolate would sure hit the spot! But, I love the striped part and you are right a punched piece or or something similar would look just as festive as the buttons and also mailable! Thank goodness you had the close-up of the pearls – I just couldn’t believe there were no pearls on there! Love the choice of colors and textures.
Chris R. from Iowa
Love the clean look of your card. Love the embossing – always a favorite of mine.
I am really behind the eight ball…I haven’t ordered a thing from the holiday catalog! This is lovely–so vintagely wonderful!
From the peek yesterday, I thought you had a masculine card. This is a rich looking Christmas card. The buttons look fab.
Beautiful card Ann. I love the texture you have going on and the addition of the buttons is fabulous. See you in Salt Lake City
Ann love this sliegh, so yesterday, but now blinged out with pearls! Yes! It’s on my ‘list’, as well those buttons.
Hugs
Beautiful card Ann! I love all the texture and the warm colors!
Very classy! Love the embossing and buttons with the red sled.
I love the texture of that embossing folder!!! It’s a great card and I think it would be one you could give to men but anyone else too!
Ooh, this is so pretty, Ann! I love the sled! That stamp set had your name written all over it, LOL!
Beautiful and classic! Love the red sleigh and rustic buttons Ann. Looks like you tied the linen thread through twice. My hands are too big to do that. lol! I appreciate the tips for changing out to mail too. Those little things do add up if you are sending many cards. Please show us your swap cards you made on here after convention. We’d love to see them.
Just beautiful Ann! Love the color combo and all the texture! Those buttons really do add a rustic touch! Have a wonderful time at convention, can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back!
this is so great, have fun at the convention!
I had a feeling that was a Christmas card! So pretty! Love the buttons. Reminds me of my grandma’s tin full of buttons. Thanks for sharing another gorgeous card!
Once again; another Gorgeous card Ann.
Love the sleigh stamp as well as the tiny pearls you have added. Nice touch.
May you have a safe and enjoyable trip as I’m sure you will.
ColleenB.
This is a great card. Love the buttons!
I love the buttons! And I love the red sleigh – with pearls 🙂
Love the sleigh! You gave good suggestions for a quick card that is mailable. Have a great day!
Love your card, Ann. Since Christmas is my favorite holiday, I really enjoy seeing the cards during the year. It’s “Christmas in July”. Thanks.
Diane G.
Gorgeous! Love those buttons and yep, your pearls are on there too.
Your card is adorable.