The Designers over at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown have a fabulous sketch challenge this week. It’s just perfect for some of the larger images. So I pulled out one of my favorite retired sets to create a card this morning. I hope you enjoy this oldie, but goodie, image!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: A Classic Card
This finished card measures 5-1/4″ square.
- Sometimes less is more! When working with a more complex image, often less is more! Instead of coloring in this image, from Sleigh Bells Ring, which would have made it too busy when combined with this paper from the Merry Moments Simply Scrappin’ Kit, I opted to just stamp the image. Heat embossing would be awesome, but when in a hurry, you can’t beat Jet Black StazOn for delivering a crisp, clear image!
- Add a wow! Top off a simple image with an awesome bow for a wow factor! I crafted mine from Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding. And don’t be afraid to drape and scrunch those tails!
- Add interest to your sentiment! A simple sentiment packs a punch when layered! Happy Christmas, from More Merry Messages, was layered upon an element from the Merry Moments Simply Scrappin’ Kit! Of course, I had to add a pearl!
I hope you enjoyed revisiting this classic image. If you are like me, there are some stamp sets which will always hold a place in your heart, and this set is one of them for me. What about you? I would love to hear what set holds that special place for you! Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? And of course, 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…
(And a big thank-you to the team at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown for selecting my card as a winner in their Pearl Embellishment Challenge!)
Stamp Sets: Sleigh Bells Ring (retired), More Merry Messages; Inks: Jet Black StazOn; Designer Series Paper: Merry Moments Simply Scrappin’ Kit; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler; Tools: Curly Label Punch: Glitz and Glam: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Basic Pearls
Congrats Ann this is a stunning card. So warm and perfect for Christmas. Love all your matting, the beautiful image and elegant bow. Nicola x
Congratulations to the Top Honor,
it really merited its mention because it is a sumptuous creation!
Rosi x
You won a pearl embellishment challenge? I’m shocked! ๐ Congrats!!
Was there any doubt you would have not won that pearl challenge? Come on, you are the queen of pearls! I know I love you for all the fun touches you can find to use them. Take this card – the pearl is the crowning touch to a gorgeous card! That ribbon is sure luxury! Just stunning!
Chris R. from Iowa
Great image for this card. And the black, red, and white is always a fav of mine. This is beautiful. Hope you and the “kids” are doing well. Best, Curt
Uh oh ………………….. see that silence? I think I’m speechless! Utterly gorgeous. And so was the pearl one that won the challenge. Congrats. My all time favorite would have to be Loads of Love, I think it’s called, with the little pickup truck : )
this is so beautiful and I love your ribbon treatment
I love this image and I wish I had that stamp set. I only have a few images that someone sent me. It’s such a pretty image and your card is simply beautiful!
Thanks for playing along at 52CCT!
this is a beautiful card Ann-the dsp is so perfect with the image-but you have such a knack for doing that-my favorite stamp-its funny but whatever one I use and make a card that I like becomes my fave-old or new (lol)!!
Congrats! Yay! so well deserved, beautiful card and that bow is awesome!
Congrats! Yay! so well deserved, beautiful card and that bow is awesome!
Such a lovely card. Like yesterday, I love the old sleigh and all the snow. It even reminds me of the little country church I attend. My favorite old set is called Roses in Winter. It was a two step set–always loved those. So many color combinations were used, I bet I made 100s of cards with it. Certainly a set, I still reach for often. Dar
I’m not surprised at all that you won for your use of pearls. ๐ Love this card too!
I love the image and the entire card. Congratulations on winning the award!
This card is just beautiful! LOVE the amazing colors and your vintage scene is stunning! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! ๐
Oh my what a stunner Ann! Love that image (no wonder you’ve held on to it) and the bow is the icing on the beautiful cake (well… card in this case). So glad that you’ve joined us again this week at 52CCT!
Congratulations! It is a beautiful card! Easy to see why you won.
Striking & beautiful card!
My most special set is Greenhouse Garden, which I chose when I won the SoShelli Challenge. Frosty is also special as it was the first SU set I ever purchased.
Congrats on your win!
WOW! Easy to see why you won an award…this is fabulous! I don’t know this stamp but would have bought it had I been around then. TFS!!!!
I love it, Ann! It is gorgeous. This is one set I don’t see myself getting rid of either. Thanks for pulling out this beautiful set and using it so wonderfully!
LOVE this vintage Christmas card! Such a lovely wintery scene! Gorgeous paper and fab ribbon placement! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Congratulations Ann for being a top winner. Your cards are always so beautifuland IMHO you deserve every card award that there is. ๐ The beautiful bow & ribbon at the very top of your card is stunning.Someone will be getting a gorgeous Chrsitmas card.
Mary
Love that image – so Currier and Ives! And the draped ribbon looks wonderful! Congrats on the pearly pick!
Wowwwwww, beautiful, I just love it!
Absolutely stunning!!! I LOVE this vintage look for Christmas!!! Fabulous!!! Amy L.
Love this old-fashioned look. I hear you about old stamp sets. I definitely hold on to the stamp sets that are all sentiments. Congrats on your recognition; that was a beautiful card.
oooohh- i love that pretty bow. nice card. congrats on the pearl challenge. (seems like that the deck was stacked in your favor with all the pearls you use..he he)
Nicely done! Congrats on your win!!
Woohoo Congrats Ann. The card is very lovely and It sure is a winner in my book too.
Thanks for sharing such adorable pictures yesterday of the furbabies!
Hi Ann – I totally agree we should should never neglect our favourite retired sets and this one is gorgeous, love the addition of the seam binding ribbon. Thanks so much for joining in again at 52CCT – Jacqueline xx
Gorgeous Ann, love your layers and colour combo! I can see why this is a fave image of yours and you’ve done a wonderful job with it to make this totally charming card! Thanks so much for joining us again at 52 {C}CT! Ruth x
You’ve don’t it again! An absolutely stunning card, so elegant and rich in its design and colour and a fabulous take on our sketch. That ribbon and bow is to die for! Thanks for joining us at 52 CCT again
Louise
Congratulations, Ann! And well deserved, what a gorgeous card. Very elegant.