Can you believe it is Thursday already, and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts? This week’s color challenge is perfect for the season: Rose Red, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi. Now that I am older, with so many things to get finished before Christmas, it seems as if time really does fly! If you are in the same boat as I am, with holiday cards which still need to be created and mailed, today’s Joyful Christmas card is cute and relatively quick. Enjoy!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.
- Seeing spots! The Poinsettia image was stamped in VersaMark onto Rose Red dotted paper from the Regals Designer Series Paper Stack. Heat embossing it with Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder adds a little edginess and gives it a modern feel. I embossed a second Poinsettia, snipped out the center, and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals. Time Saver Tip: Stamp just one image, and skip the layered center. This reduces the embossing time and snipping time by half.
- The Black Pearl! Sounds like Pirates of the Caribbean, right! I colored a Stampin’ Up! Basic Pearl using a black Sharpie for a smidge of drama. Nestled in the center of a circle of six natural colored ones, the black pearl draws together the black embossing and the black sentiment.
- Joyful, joyful Christmas wishes! The sentiment was stamped with Jet Black StazOn onto Whisper White. It’s unique shape was made by zipping it through the Big Shot with an Oval Framelit, then cutting off the sides to make them straight. I would be remiss if I did not mention that the perfect Wild Wasabi banner was cut out using the new Banner Framelits, available in the Occasions Catalog this January.
I actually made TWO cards for this challenge. I will be revealing the second card, which is more romantic and elegant, tomorrow. Here is a little peek:
Please make sure to stop back in and let me know what you think of it. I had a difficult time deciding which of the two to use as the inspiration card. I will be anxious to read what you think. In the meantime, what do you think of today’s card? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me. Of course, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Stamp Set: Joyful Season; Inks: VersaMark, Jet Black StazOn; Designer Series Paper: Regals Paper Stack, Subtles Paper Stack; Card Stock: White Core’dinations, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White; Tools: Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Banners Framelits, Paper Snips, Heat Tool, Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder; Glitz and Glam: Pearls; Other: Black Sharpie
Love, love, love this!! The poinsettia stamped on the polka dots is just stunning! And I love the black pearl, what a nice contrast! This is my absolute favorite set in the Holiday catalog!
Really beautiful!
Love the poinsettia stamped on the polka dot paper (I like polka dots!). The black pearl is a pretty touch. I look forward to tomorrow’s card.
p.s. Yes, the time does seem to fly by.
What a lovely color challenge…and of course your poinsettia is fabulous – love polka dots and our paper…how lovely the pearly stand out on this gorgeous flower!
This is fun fun card! I love the stamping on the dotted papers! So fun! I bought this set mainly for all your other cards you have made with it. I need to add this to the collection too! I love it! Fun touch with the pearls too. I just don’t know what to think about the sneak peak – looks pretty special from here!
Chris R. from Iowa
This is beautiful in its simplicity Ann. Love how you stamped & embossed on the polka dots.
I’m really glad I got that stamp set. The card you revealed today is really striking made with the dotted dp colors.
Yup – Beautiful…..I so love the polka dots. My Niece and I call you ‘The Pearl Lady’. =) Again, I wish I had half your talent! Thanks so much for sharing!
Beautiful and pearlicious!!
Ann, what an eye-catching card! I love the embossing on the polka dotted paper!
The detail on your cards is amazing Ann. The addition of the black pearl is pure perfection! How many ways can I say LOVE IT!
Absolutely beautilful. Love the use of polka dots!
This is beautiful!
AGAIN JUST BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE THE IDEA OF STAMPING ON THE POLKA DOTS. THIS REALLY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE STAMP SETS AND HAVEN’T USED IT QUITE AS MUCH AS I HAVE LIKED. I PLAN ON USING IT FOR NEXT YEAR’S CARDS.
AGAIN JUST BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE THE IDEA OF STAMPING ON THE POLKA DOTS. THIS REALLY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE STAMP SETS AND HAVEN’T USED IT QUITE AS MUCH AS I HAVE LIKED. I PLAN ON USING IT FOR NEXT YEAR’S CARDS.
Absolutely beautilful. Love the use of polka dots!
Beautiful card!
Picture me hopping up and down – nothing makes me feel more smiley than polka dots for some reason and these are used to perfection and really stand out on the white background. As always you’ve created another work of art. Are you sure you weren’t an art teacher????
luv the polka dots as well as your beautiful card
Looking forward into seeing your sneak peek card as well.
Enjoy your day and stay warm Ann
ColleenB.
Texas
It’s beautiful Ann! Playful and fun with the polka dots and a modern twist! I love your design and sneak peek. I look forward to seeing tomorrow’s card as well. Stay warm if your temps are anything like they are around here!
Some kind of beautiful. Love the poinsettia layered over the polka dot paper.