A snowflake card is a versatile one to add to one’s winter stash. By switching out the sentiment, it could be used for Christmas, a birthday, a winter wedding, an anniversary, a thank you, holiday party invitation and more. This plus is that today’s card is quick, easy and so much more beautiful than the picture shows. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!
It’s Clean and Simple Week at The Paper Players. The amazingly talented Jan is hosting for us, and I LOVE her theme: Weather. When it comes to weather, what a variety of options you have ranging from rain, sunshine, rainbows, snow, fog and more. While I opted for snow, I can’t wait to see what YOU create. But before you head off to gather your stamps, papers and inks, please stop by and leave my incredible Design Teammates, who work so hard to inspire you weekly, some “Comment Love”. It brightens our day! Just remember, it is Clean and Simple week. Make sure your creations meet the following criteria:
Have minimal layers and embellishments
Have plenty of open space
Are simple and uncluttered
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Today’s card exudes effortless elegance. The Swirls Of Magic embossing folder, an upcoming July Online Exclusive, gives the illusion of swirling snow. What could be a more perfect backdrop for three stunning snowflakes which were die cut from Shimmering Stripes Specialty Designer Series Paper, also available July 1st. I tried and tried to capture the gorgeous sparkle of this paper but did not succeed. It is a delicate glittery paper which I love. I know I will be using it often. Although you may not see the sparkle in the photo, what you can see are the Adhesive-backed Blooms embellishments I used in the center of each snowflake. Yowza! They are part of the Violet Dreams Suite, another July Online Exclusive. Trust me when I say you will want to add a package, or two, to your stash!
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Ann, I love that swirly background – perfect for your snowstorm! I love that it could be a Christmas card, or a winter birthday card, or created with fall colors and fall leaves. Fabulous card
hugs
jaydee
There’s so much texture from that fabulous embossed background and it’s indeed a lovely landing spot for the pretty snowflakes. I can imagine how wonderful that sparkle is, especially with the gem in the snowflake center. Such a gorgeous Christmas card and another one for your stash.
Ann, this is so pretty! I love to watch it snow, but I certainly don’t like cold weather. This swirly, embossed background is amazing. I might need that folder. It adds so much movement to the card. The beautiful snowflakes really do look they they are falling. You certainly rocked this challenge, My Friend!
You said “fog” and I immediately wondered if I could make a foggy card, ha! I’ll have to let that idea percolate for a bit. Anyway, I love your snowy card and that embossing folder is gorgeous…I can just imagine how this shimmers in person! Hope you have a great week!
I love this wintry confection! Those snowflakes are gorgeous, but after seeing this, that embossing folder went RIGHT into my shopping cart! Love it all!
I’m on a major post-holiday comment catch-up today, so here goes! So pretty Ann – that EF is a real standout and an all-white Christmas card is so elegant!!
Beautiful snow flakes with that embossed design!
Beautiful and such great ideas.
This is just so pretty. I love the snowflakes against that wonderful swirling background. Thank you for such an interesting take on my theme. 🙂
I love monochromatic cards! Lovely use of texture and tone on this snowflake card. I should CASE this card this week, as we are expecting a heat wave here and this card will cool me down.
This card is beautiful, love that it looks labor intensive but is actually easy.
Of course now we all will need that what makes this a glamorous card.
Love getting new ideas, way to go girlsđź’ś
OMG this is totally a “me” card, one I would like to make and one to receive. I love it! I saw this EF and wondered about some snowflakes on it whether velvet or sparkle ones. I had planned on just a simple rhinestone in the middle of the snowflakes. But, those violet suite blossoms look pretty fun. Thanks for making my vision come to life as a starting off place for ideas. This is beautiful and fun! This will make wonderful winter birthday cards.
How lovely and elegant. clean and simple besides, makes for my kind of cards.
Really like that EF.
With this heat here in Texas; having a little Christmas music on makes for a good time to make a few winter cards. Really puts a person in the mood for cooler temperatures.
Happy Father’s Day to All the Father’s out there.