Looking for a special card for your “gnomie”? How about this cute punch art card? It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!
This week, the talented Laurie is hosting our monthly Clean and Simple challenge: Gnomes & Fairies. I love fairies and gnomes, so I can’t wait to see what you create. But, before you head off to grab stamps, papers and inks, remember that clean and simple cards have:
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Since I had “nary a fairy” and “gno gnome” in my stash of stamps, I decided to create the wildly popular punch art gnome. I haven’t made a punch art card in years. I had forgotten how much fun they are to create. In the case of the gnome, the biggest hurdle was in finding dies and punches to use that kept body parts somewhat in “gnomelike” scale. The large hat was created with the Pine Tree punch, while the shimmery white beard was made using a leaf die from the Seasonal Labels collection. My biggest hurdle was in finding something from which to punch the shoes. I ended up using the larger leaf from the Flowers & Leaves punch. The Merry Melody 3D embossing folder added texture and interest, while keeping things clean and simple.
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Super cute, Ann! Love the ribbon trim on his hat.
Ann, this is an amazing gnome card. Love your colors and CAS design. It is truly a beauty!
Bravo for creating something amazing this week Ann – we certainly did have to think outside of the box on this one didn’t we?! You punch art gnome is adorable – and beautifully framed too. Love it!
You are a paper piecing master! I think this card is so clever! So cute!
Well, you and Joanne really are the creative ones this week. I adore this card so very much! Thanks for inspiring me!
OMGosh! Your Gnome Christmas Card is just too stinkin’ cute!
You nailed the punch/die art for sure! He’s a cutie and perfect for Christmas. Love the subtle shimmer from the DSP! Have a wonderful week!
Ann, you certainly made the cutest gnome! I love your creativity in using punches to create him. The musical embossed background is fabulous and the color combo is just perfect! I think you rocked this CAS challenge! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, My Friend!
Ann, this is adorable and so clever to think outside the box. I cannot believe your abundance of creativity.
This is so creative and beyond adorable!
This is absolutely ADORABLE! Love the colors you used…so very clever to create your gnome with punch art!
You did a great job with him!!! Adorable.
What a cute gnome! Such a fun way to create the figure! Love that paper too!
Adorable card, Ann!
Fun. I love making gnome cards. I have some favorite stamps I continue to use. So fun to color. Yet, I only have done one or two punch art ones. Anyway, love your creative card.
I love your sweet gnomie! Such a cute card!
love your description for gno gnomes! I try to make a tags for each grandchild’s gifts, making each child’s different. This is perfect
Ann, that is so cute and very clever…especially with your write up with gno gnomes.