It’s Wednesday and time to play along with The Clean Team at Freshly Made Sketches. This week’s sketch is courtesy of the talented Tui Nathan. For some reason, I have been on a holiday card making binge, and this week was no exception. Maybe the hot, dry summer has me yearning for the cold, snowy winters. Who knows? But at any rate, I created a fun card which I hope you enjoy!
The finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide x 4-1/4″ long.
- Put the paper to work! The delightful stylized border definitely makes an impact, without any stamping at all! It was simply snipped from one of the patterns in the Snow Festival Designer Series Paper collection. It doesn’t get any easier!
- Snow drifts! The “Snowflake” Delicate Designs Folder makes perfect snow drifts. It was ripped and snipped and popped upon a background created with the retired Snowburst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder!
- Hurl a pearl! Our frosty friend is not only decked out in Basic Pearl buttons, he is ready to let a pearl snowball fly. But that’s okay…he has a stash of pearly projectiles just waiting for the next victim.
Sometimes it is liberating to get out of a rut and create something different…and that is the situation with this card. The Baja Breeze and Primrose Petals hues form a non-traditional holiday duo which is so different from my Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso stand-bys!
For those of you who have been asking, my son, Brady, is continuing his week of orientation at the University of Missouri, where he is going to be a graduate assistant in the School of Music. In addition to moving into his apartment and taking care of things like utility hook-ups, parking permits, and bank accounts, he has taken proficiency tests in music history and music theory. The longest day will be Saturday, when he gets a crash course in pedagogy and grading procedures. In addition to pursuing his Masters degree, he will be teaching trumpet to a group of 6 non-music majors. To say he is excited is an understatement!
And several of you have asked for an update about little Lexi Lou! She is growing soooo fast! I just can’t keep any weight on her. (Oh how I wish I had that problem!) Her “big girl ears” are looking fabulous. Here is a side picture of them.
As always, your comments are important to me, so won’t you please let me know what you think about today’s card? And of course, I am always here to answer any questions you may have about the cards I create and the techniques I use. Until next time…
Stamp Set: Snow Much Fun; Inks: Basic Gray, Soft Suede, Primrose Petals, Baja Breeze, Pumpkin Pie; Designer Series Paper: Snow Festival; Card Stock: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Baja Breeze; Tools: Blender Pens, Big Shot, Snowburst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Paper Snips; Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls
Not only are you the Queen of Pearls, but you’re the Queen of Color Coordination, too! This card is fabulous!
The pearls are awesome with this fellow! Still one of my favorite snowmen!
Love the colors and pearl accents!
Wow … this is simply stunning Ann, love the pearl detail and love the fab embossing!
Wonderful card – I love the colours you chose, and especially like the embossing folder. You used it so creatively and thanks for sharing all the tips!
Cheers, Karen
Ann, those pearls are the cutest! I love how you created the little snowflake accent and the snowball in the snowman’s hand is just adorable.
Holiday card for AM? Check. Haha! I love this card , Ann!!! The pretty colors, the pearly snowballs and of course, all the details you are famous for. *sigh* This makes me want it to snow although I don’t think the 100 degree temps are going to let up down here anytime soon.
Lexi’s ears look great! She really is becoming a “big girl”. Congratulations to Brady as he begins his new adventure! 🙂
Wow Ann, your attention to detail is amazing. One of the first things that I noticed was your perfectly placed pennants around the geometric shapes on the DSP. Then I discovered the “snow” at the snowman’s feet. Then I discovered all the pearl snowballs. I’d love to be able to think the way you do and envision a card with so many interesting and innovative design elements going on !!
Hi Ann! Oh my gosh! That snowman is adorable and the pearl snowball is adorable! Love the embossing!!
Glad to see the kids are doing well, both furry and non! Love that snowman card…he is too precious.
Enjoyed the family update on both kids! Hope Brady has a wonderful year! And your card is refreshing on this hot August day! Adorable!
I too am longing for snow, well at least till it really gets here probably. We are to have a cooler beautiful weekend. Awesome card, love the snow drift idea. Thanks for sharing the how-to. Dar
Great minds think alike – I looked at the bigger pearls and thought, snowballs! Now, if only I could create like you! That card is “snow-much” fun! Love it!
Good luck to Brady.
I wish I had Lexi’s problem with weight. Such a gorgeous girl!
Chris R. from Iowa
Darling card, Ann, the “snowball” is a great idea!
I don’t know which is more delightful–your adorable card or fun description!
Thanks for sharing the update on Brady & Lexi.
Best wishes to the whole Schach clan.
Hi Ann – as usual I love your card, that snowman is my absolute favourite.
Congratulations to your son – his promo photo is ‘divine’!!!
And your Lexi is a beauty.
Thanks for sharing – I really enjoy your blog.
Such a fun card….I just added the embossing folder to my collection!
so cute! fantastic colors, great details and those “snowballs” are wonderful! Thanks!
What a fun card! Love all the details with the pearls especially the pearl snowball. Also love all the texture. TFS
Ann just love how the DSP works on this one… so pretty and love those colors too. The snowman is too cute, and LOVE his pearly snowball. The torn snowmounds looks fab and I’m going to try that one…(tearing).
Congrats to your son and Lexi is looking mighty fine. hugs
Love this card Ann. Lighthearted and full of fun. Love the pearl “snowballs” idea. Sounds like Brady is settling in very well. There’s always so much to get organized after a move. Lexi looks so grown up now – ready for a show ring.
beautiful card Ann-this is a great layout and I love the papers you have used with your snowman-always wonderful reading when you update on your son & the boxers
I am loving all the new holiday ds papers, aren’t you? Thanks for the pictures and updates on Brady and Lexi. I have been wondering how everyone is doing.
Great card Ann. I really like the colour combination of the Primrose Petals and the Baja Breeze. What a neat idea using the Delicate folders and ripping the paper to resemble snow drifts.
Good luck to Brady and Lexi’s is looking so fine and she really is growing.
It’s a really cute card. Love what you did with the embossing folders. Its such a fun layout.
Best wishes to Brady! He is quite the inspiration and I know you are very proud.
Always fun to hear about your other “children” too. 🙂
Hi Ann! What a great winter card! Love this new dsp and your snowballs and drifts. So clever! This is such a happy card. ; )
Best of luck to Brady. Teaching non-musical students sounds like a real challenge to me. It’s wonderful he has found something to make him happy while earning his degree at the same time. Best of both worlds!
Lexi is gorgeous!
Best Wishes to Brady! Lexi Lou is looking good and so is that adorable card! I love the snowball/pearl that you used too! Thanks for sharing!
Your card is just ADORABLE! I just love that pearl “flower”!
Congrats to Brady, the boy on…well…EVERYTHING! What a proud momma you must be!
I think a LOT of us wish we had Lexi’s problem – LOL!
Have a WONDERFUL day!
Now isn’t that just the cutest card! Congrats to Brady. I once had a dog who couldn’t keep weight on – he was large but not a big eater, so had to move up to a food that was packed with extra nutrition and that worked.
What a cute card Ann. Love them pearl snowballs or are they ‘ice’ balls. :}
Best of luck to Brady on his new adventure. Him teaching trumpet lessons is pretty awesome.
Lexi; just as adorable as ever.
We’re finally getting some much needed rain here. :}
ColleenB.
Beautiful card! I love all your porojects.you are so clever using the paper, and that snowman with pearls is just adorable. I don’t have many of the products you use but I always find a lot of inspiration in your blog. Thanks so much for sharing. Congrats on your son and cute dog too.
I love this!!! Oh my gosh, it is soooo cute!! Love this paper, I just ordered it, can’t wait to get it and make some cards! Love how you made the pearl snowball and the snow drift! What a super awesome card!
I wish Brady the best of everything in his new adventure and look forward to hearing more as time goes on!
Love your use of the border here, Ann. The card is wonderful. But my favorite thing you did here was using the red fishtail banners under the image. It draws the eye right to the focal, and makes for great flow. I also really like the way you cut out a “snow pile” from the embossed paper. Very, very clever!
Good morning Ann! Love the card, great colors and awesome embossing!
Your blog is always a great way to start my day. I love hearing about your goings on and seeing the doggies!
Congrats and good luck to Brady, I look forward to hearing all about his adventures too!
Have a great day! 🙂
This is a great card. Love the pearls (snowballs) this dsp is fabulous. Glad to hear Brady is getting settled. When does he start teaching. That can be a real challenge!
Lexi Lou is so cute. She will grow into those ears in no time. How are her brother and sister doing?