It’s Thursday and time to play at Pals Paper Arts! We have a fabulous sketch for you this week, just perfect for showcasing Designer Series Paper. As for me, I saw it as a way to create a quick and easy Christmas card. I hope you will enjoy your ride in the Open Sleigh!
This finished card measures 5-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ square.
- The quick and easy image! The Sleigh image from Open Sleigh was inked with Midnight Muse and stamped onto Naturals Ivory card stock. No need to use the Color Spritzer Tool with this card stock…the speckles are built in!
- The quick and easy sentiment! The Merry Christmas sentiment from Open Sleigh was inked in Early Espresso and stamped onto Naturals Ivory card stock. Two quick snips transforms a plain strip into a banner!
- The “wow” factor! A Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding rose adds the perfect amount of pizzazz. Need a refresher on how to create this confection? Here is the original tutorial.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card. It really is quick and easy to create. With it’s decidedly country feel, it is a great way to use richly-colored, small patterned paper in lieu of Christmas paper. 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. And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away…
Wondeful card as always! I love the sleigh. Gary’s aunt used to have one and then one of our neighbors who used to play Santa Claus bought it and used it in parades. Lots of fun!
Beautiful! Just love that flower.
TFS
Ann, Love, love, love your sleigh card! I love when a single stamp can look this good.
What a beautiful card, Ann! Your style is always so perfect, with just the right touches added to make “pure loveliness”. This one is no exception.
Thanks for the inspiration!
What a pretty card, Ann! Love your choice of DSP for your background!
I love your card Ann. The sleigh came out beautiful as did the rose that you made.I wish that I could sew but I’ver never been able to no matter how hard I’ve tried. I may just play along with this challenge using the MDS program. ๐
Mary
Beautiful card. Love the colors and the layout.
Such a pretty card! I love the rose, I’ll have to CASE it ๐
What a wonderful card full of rich details! That rose with the pearls is just the perfect punch! Love the colors you chose to use – so fun instead of traditional red and green all the time. Bet you thought I was going to say you “sleigh me with this card!” or something equally as sappy! Great card kiddo!
Chris R. from Iowa
Love that seam binding rose!!
Great color combo! Love your seam binding rose and pearls.
Stunning as usual! Love the flower in the corner – so unexpected!
Love it! That sleigh image is so pretty and with the pearls dressing it up, it is fabulous! The blues and browns are different for a christmas card, but work perfectly. Great card.
I’ve been wondering if I should get that stamp set. I’m convinced by this beautiful card! Love the ribbon rose. I’m definitely going to try it.
Wonderful vintage flair!
This is a stunning card! So elegant!Love the color scheme and the DSP you used. And the rose……
Ann just love everything about this card. I LOVE the sleigh and the little rosette is so pretty. Midnight Muse is a fav of mine and it goes with so many colors!
I wanted that sliegh soooo bad, but I have soooooo much stuff I haven’t even opened yet, I can’t remember if I got it or not! OMG.. it’s a sickness. hugs
The cherry cobbler seam binding rose is dyn-o-mite with the midnight muse sleigh. Great combo!
That rose is delicious! You are all ready for Christmas!
OK your sweet flower is a wonderful accessory and I must figure out how to do them – I love the look! And you are way ahead of me in the holiday dept. You have some real beauties to send out!
SQUEEEE!!! This is adorable! That ribbon rosette looks just like mistletoe! ๐
i definitely enjoyed the sleigh ride! very vintage CAS ๐ love the cluster of pearls and flower . . . really pops with the simplicity of the rest of the card.
this is so beautiful
I love the papers you chose for your card today! They fit the sketch perfectly and that sleigh looks gorgeous with them!
Hi Ann! This is so charming! I love your mix of dsp and that big bold stamp. The corner rose really finishes off your card in classic style. I guess it really is time to think about our Christmas cards! You provide us with wonderful examples to choose from. Thank you for inspiring us today!
That card is stunning! Love the non-traditional colors for Christmas! Gorgeous!
Beautiful card Ann. The first thing I noticed was the two different designer papers. They look terrific together.
Ann, this is absolutely gorgeous! Love the blue against the Early Espresso, very striking! I always enjoy holiday cards that use non-traditional holiday colors! I am going to try making one of those beautiful roses, it is such an awesome finishing touch!
Such a lovely holiday card, Ann. Love the sleigh, and the seam binding rose.
Beautiful card and your ribbon rose is so rich looking.
ColleenB.
Yes, I need this set! Your beautiful card clinched it!
Love all the little details, especially that flower. Thanks!
Just gorgeous, Ann! I love how the blue justs pops off the deep Early Espresso. That seam binding rose is truly a lovely finishing touch, as well. I’m ready to crank up some holiday tunes and get dashing to my craft room!! ๐