It’s Thursday, and time to play at Pals Paper Arts! This is our color challenge week, and what a terrific trio of traditional holiday colors we have for you: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake. I decided to go with a traditional card to match these colors, and also selected two of my favorite traditional holiday images: the Sleigh from Open Sleigh and the Tree from Christmas Lodge! I hope you enjoy today’s card!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Traditional Elegance
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide x 5-1/2″ long.
- Pearled! The Sleigh from Open Sleigh was inked in Cherry Cobbler and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock. It was snipped out using Paper Snips. Of course, every holiday sleigh needs a few Basic Pearls! (Tip: For those hard to reach places, use an Exacto knife! )
- Popped! The Tree from Christmas Lodge was inked in Always Artichoke and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock. After snipping them out, one was adhered directly to the card with SNAIL Adhesive, while the second one was “popped” up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The Sleigh was also “popped” up, giving depth and dimension.
- Manly! A more masculine Sawtooth edge was created using the Finishing Touches Edgelits. The result is a card which could be given to that special man in your life. And yes…I would leave the pearls in place, but they could easily be left off if you prefer.
The result is a card with warmth and richness. This Festival of Prints paper, with its Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake Plaid, is one of my favorites in the pack. With pearls, it takes on an elegant look. But when those pearls are switched out for linen thread and buttons, this card becomes decidedly more country.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
I just had to include this picture of the Twins. Both of them were snoozing while I was working on this card. It is not often that they get to nap without little Lexi bothering them. Many of you have asked about Brody and how he is doing…and the answer is fine. There have been no more “Boxer Bumps” since last spring. He is maturing into a beautiful boy with the best disposition in the world. After all, anyone who can put up with TWO diva sisters, deserves an extra treat!
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So what did you think of today’s card? 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 I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Open Sleigh (W 126460, C 126462), Christmas Lodge (W 123767, C 123769); Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966), Always Artichoke (126972), Early Espresso (126974); Designer Series Paper: Festival of Prints (126904); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Naturals Ivory (101849), Always Artichoke (105119), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Crumb Cake (120953); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Finishing Touches Edgelits (127010), Paper Snips (103579); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247);
love this plaid dsp and your sleigh and tree fit with it so well-great photos of the twins as well
Vintage Ann style, just perfect!
Love, Love, Love this card!!! Looks like I am going to have to get another Christmas stamp after seeing this sleigh!!! Oy!!! Fabulous job!!!
Amu L.
This is such a beautiful card. And I do love the traditional colors. Loved seeing Brody; it’s been a while. It’s wonderful that he’s been doing so well; he’s one gorgeous boxer. Puppy hugs to all of them.
Wow – amazing snip work on the trees. Whew. Love the pearls on the sleigh. Thanks for the update on the pups.
you are a “snip” meister! loved all the beautiful elements and your signature pearls. the twins look like a happy audience!
So beautiful! I forgot about this fabulous paper and I love it! lol. Great design and colors.
I think this card has a vintage look/appeal as well. Love the old fashion sleigh and tree, makes me almost wish for some snow to take a sleigh ride. I said almost, this milder start to Dec has really been nice. Dar
So charming Ann and this is a true classic! I bet it took a while to snip that sleigh at the bottom. Wow! This is a card I would frame in a window box and pop on my mantle…I really would!
Love the twins photo and that sweet little diva pic too. I’d never get any cards made at your house as I’d be kissing those cute little faces. ; )
Very pretty card Ann, I’m really likin’ the plaid paper and the embossing behind the fabulously cut out sleigh and the tree just sets it off perfectly.
Your four-legged friends are quite a handsome pair!
If I can find pearls, I know it’s yours. Love the layered effect with the sled and trees!
A beautiful seasonal card, Ann! I too love the plaid from the Festival of Prints stack! Cute pics of your babies too!
What a fun use of the pearls! Love the plaid and the tree with the sleigh. I can’t believe you cut out all that and all those pearls in place too. Patience! Love the photos of the kids. So glad Brody is doing so well. Such a gorgeous family!
Chris R. from Iowa
Pearlicious sleigh, Ann!
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Beautiful card. Thanks for the update about Brody! So good to know he’s doing well.
Beautiful card. I love following your blog. So inspirational!
Double treat today–a gorgeous card and a recent Boxer Twin picture!
Ann,
Love the color combo and with your choice of stamps… you picked two beauties that I’m sure are on a lot of people’s list. I know they are on mine.
The sliegh looks magnificent in cobbler.. with or without pearls, but you sure did some fancy fussy cutting sister! Wow….
I LOVE the pearl trim, and the tree is majestic with fussy cutting too.
So glad you pointed out the masculine sawtooth tip. I love your tips and i’ve learned so many cool tricks from you…{hugs}.
The twins looks so ‘calm’ now and I’ll bet they are thinking “Wow that Lexie has a lot of energy”… seems it was just months ago when they were little too.
Stunning!!! Wow Ann, what a lot of work is in this card. And it sure shows it.
One of my FAVOURITE colour combinations! GORGEOUS!
Gorgeous Christmas card…love the sleight with pearls! Sweet dog photos…too CUTE!
Stunning! The dogs and the card. I love how you paired the trees for a dimensional effect.
It’s a grand card, Ann! I’ve always wanted to take a sleigh ride and this makes me want to all the more! The pearls are beautiful trim on the sleigh…Santa’s coming. The pix of Brody & Muffy is adorable.
That snipped sleigh looks fabulous! Love it against the plaid with the tree alongside! And I do love those Boxer Beauties too!
Gorgeous card, Ann….beyond fussy cutting!
Ann, your fussy cutting the images is PERFECTION! I adore this color combo too. But most of all it was great to hear some boxer news! Glad Brody is doing well. They are such beautiful dogs. :0)
Have a great day and thanks for more inspiration!
The card is lovely but that sweet little Boxer face…I just want to kiss the soft muzzle. And what expressive eyes. They are all precious.
OMG, there so BEAUITIFUL ms Ann !!
And your is also vary BEAUITIFUL too !
Hugs Frenchie
Ooo…Santa’s steppin’ out in style! Love that pearl studded sleigh, Ann. The embossed background is lovely, and the trees tucked behind the sleigh just make everything work. Beautiful!
This card is lovely. You are my vintag guru. Have a very Merry Christmas. Linda Sharp
This card is lovely. You are my vintag guru. Have a very Merry Christmas. Linda Sharp
Great card! Wow, that was a lot of ‘snipping!’
I found your website through Stampin Pretty. Your cards are beautiful but I must admit I also come back to your blog to see pictures of your dogs. We lost our boxer,Pebble, in March of this year and still miss her so much. Thank you for sharing your talent and beautiful boxers.
Mary M.
gorgeous – card and dogs! That sleigh with those trees is just absolutely perfect! (as usual : )
Beautiful card Ann.
Oh dear, you have more patience then I do when it comes to all that cutting. but must say; It is gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing the twins pictures and glad to hear that Brody is doing much better.
ColleenB.
Very pretty Card. One of the prettiest I’ve seen all year.
Beautiful, Ann! Great design and all that fancy cutting! Bet this one took some time!