The Stampin' Schach Design Tips:- Gold! Brushed Gold card stock is a perfect neutral background to show off the gorgeous patterns from the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper collection. Plus, it adds a touch of elegance and formality.
- Distress! A Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink add a softly distressed edge to all layers of this card for a subtle vintage appearance.
- Layer your labels! After stamping the "Merry Christmas" sentiment from the Come to Bethlehem set in Early Espresso onto a Very Vanilla Modern Label, a second label was punched from Cherry Cobbler. This was cut vertically and extended beyond the ends of the sentiment for more finished look.
- Glitz and Glam! A Gold Glow "smooched" and layered medallion, consisting of a fan-fold flower made from the 1-3/4" Scallop Circle punch, a Brushed Gold 2-3/8" Scallop Circle, and a Cherry Cobbler 2-1/2" Circle, adorns the center of the card. Basic Pearls, Champagne Glass Glitter, and an Antique Brad complete the look.
Brady the Boy, Kim the husband, the Boxer Twins, and I celebrated our Thanksgiving, Wednesday evening. Today we will make the trip to my sister's, 2 hours away, with the Boxer Twins in tow. Little does my sister know what is in store for her! I just hope that they behave themselves. I have packed food, water, and lots of toys. This is the first time that my sister, who is not really an animal lover, has invited my fur-babies to a family function. Let's hope that it is not the last...
I hope that you enjoyed today's card. Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think. And as always, if you have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Remember to stop by Friday when I will name the winner of the Thanksgiving Blog Candy. I am excited to find out who it will be! Don't forget that you can comment today until 11:00 PM CST. Until next time...
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Stamp Set: Come to Bethlehem (W 118732, C 120591); Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657); Designer Series Paper: Deck the Halls (120810---Holiday Mini); Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Always Artichoke (105119), Brushed Gold (102935); Tools: Sponge Daubers (102892), 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (119854), 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 2-1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Modern Label Punch (119849), Tombow Adhesive (110755); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Champagne Glass Glitter (120997), Antique Brads (117273), Gold Glow Smooch Spritz (118770)
54 comments:
Gorgeous! But I knew it would be. Great way to use up those scraps, I keep all sizes. Good luck with the babies today, have fun, Happy Thanksgiving. :)
Beautiful and elegant...just as I guessed it would be from the sneak peek. Maybe I will have some time to play this week as I have a few days off school. Thanks for showing!
I love how you sponge to get a vintage look on all the layers. The sentiment "trick" with the modern label looks beautiful. hugs, m
Ann, I love this card! As usual, you don't fail to please. Happy Thanksgiving. I hope your sister loves your fur babies as much as you do!
Absolutely Gorgeous Ann! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Beautiful. Love the layout and especially the dsp - my favorite. Many Thanksgiving blessings to you and your family. Hope the twins do you proud.
Hi ann,
what a great sketch and the card you´ve made: lovely, wonderful... I can´t find the right words in english. The gold medaillon is the eyecatcher.
Have a happy thanksgiving and enjoy visiting your sister with your little boxer babies.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. You´re so kind.
Conny with the address in the States
Love the glitter - the pearls - the sparkle - all dressed up in holiday finest! Beautiful!
Ann this is so pretty. My favorite part is the medallion. Love the touch of pearls (of course) and I'm waiting for my order to experience the glitter glass. It's so sparklely. I'm enjoying my java this morning as I don't have to do the cooking this year,,, so time visit blogland before the big feast. Hope your visit is a success with the boxers as well as the long car ride. Happy Thanksgiving.
Gorgeous creation, Ann! I struggle with using that glitter...you've done such a great job, maybe I'll TRY again! Lovely use of that beautiful DP!
Beautiful card!!! So elegant. I am glad I have some of the brush gold c.s. for the Holiday cards. It is such a nice touch to this card you made.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I hope the fur-babies weren't to much for your sister...and she was thankful they were going home!
You can bring the fur-babies to my house anytime..my "girls" would love that!(me too).
Hugs,
Yvonne
Beautiful card!!! So elegant. I am glad I have some of the brush gold c.s. for the Holiday cards. It is such a nice touch to this card you made.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I hope the fur-babies weren't to much for your sister...and she was thankful they were going home!
You can bring the fur-babies to my house anytime..my "girls" would love that!(me too).
Hugs,
Yvonne
What a beautiful card! The brushed gold CS certainly does give it a formal look. And I love your fan-folded flower! The whole thing is very elegant. Best of luck with your fur babies. Happy Thanksgiving.
Love your card, Ann! It is elegant and rich with details!
Hope your twins have a GREAT time visiting. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Gorgeous Ann! Love the glitter...so elegant! Happy Thanksgiving and drive safely! I'll pray that your pups behave themself and don't wear out their welcome! LOL {SMILES}
This is so pretty! I hope you have a Thanksgiving as lovely as you are!
~Chanda
Yes, perfect sketch for 'showing off' all the pretty DSP. Love your medallion.
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope The Boxer Twins don't run off with the turkey.
I could easily spot this as one of your cards...it has "Ann" written all over it! The medallion is so clever. This is a classy and elegant card, with a hint of vintage thrown in. I love it! Happy Thanksgiving!~Bonnie~
Absolutely beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving!
This is a lovely card. I'm into those accordion flowers and build-a-brads so this card is right up my alley. The Antique Brad is perfect for this vintage look. Thanks for blessing my day and Happy Thanksgiving. :)
WOW, what an absolutely beautiful card! I have to case it this weekend!
Oh this is so beautiful, love how you showcased the dsp and this is such a great design
Another classic card by Ann! The details are fabulous!
beautiful christmas card. i hope you guys have a great thanksgiving holiday!
Ann, I just love this card, very Vintage and Classy. I don't know it could pass for a flower(hehe). Lovely center just the same. We all love pearls. Happy Thanksgiving.
Oh my goodness, if this isn't beautiful! Everyone used up all the good words already! I don't know what else I can say! Excellent!!
OMG, Ann, this is every bit as beautiful as the sneak peek indicated. Your medallion is absolutely gorgeous and really enhances your DSP. Excellent choices for embellishing. Have a safe trip and Happy Thanksgiving!
bdlakebum at yahoo dot com
I was right, it is another Wow!!! card... love how you made the little medellion in the center.. so very pretty..
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Love the layers and the addition of the pearls ... beautiful! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! How could your sister not love the Twin Boxers ... faces you just can't resist!
What a beautiful card! I am so thankful to have found your blog this past year. I love looking at your wonderful cards and hope one day to find the time and courage to try a challenge. Also, I love hearing about your boxer twins. I've always wanted a boxer but have never had one...usually we adopt from the humane society. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and know that you make a differnce in my little world!
It is BEAUTIMOUS AND WONDERGANT. LOVE IT.
Stunning card!
This is so beautiful and elegant! Love the use of the designer paper (my favorite as well) and the flower medallion is gorgeous with the pearls, brad and glass glitter! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and that the twins are on their best behavior:-)
Leslie said ... Wow and double wow! This is like looking at a window pane into the past. I love the various textures and color combinations, as always. Kudos to another excellent artistic endeavor.
Love the glitter and pearls card!
I'm always looking for ways to use
small scraps of pretty paper.
Hope you are having a wonderful
Thanksgiving! Thanks, Diane H.
Wow, this is a beautiful card and the sketch is fantastic too. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving Ann! Hope the twins behave themselves today! ;)
Your card is gorgeous! Just when I thought there was nothing else I needed to buy from that holiday mini...sigh, that DSP is too beautiful! I LOVE the gorgeous pearls and glitter highlighting that flower. Stunning as always!
Well, golly! Had to wait for today's post to share how grateful I am that you share your creativity with us!
I can't wait to retire from teaching so I can have more time to "play"!
Happy Thanksgiving!
d
P.S. Can you believe Mary was submitting a comment at 5:53 in the MORNING?!?!!
Ooooo....GORGEOUS!!! I knew it would be elegant!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!
The pearls look like lights around your scallop flower. Very beautiful with the sponged vintage look. Thanks for your inspiration.
Absolutely beautiful! Love this DSP and this card showcases it wonderfully. And your bling is just the perfect finishing touch. TSMFS!! Happy Thanksgiving!
I love the layout & the colors! A great way to use up all those scraps. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family!
Your card is beautiful. I love all the details. The glitter and pearls are my favorite touch. I hope the twins had a blast at your sisters. I'll bet she couldn't resist that rush of love!!! Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving.
Lovely card, Ann. The medallion flower is stupendous!
This is beautiful, Ann! I have such a hard time lining up multiple squares...you did a great job!
Wowzer! Ann, your card is gorgeous! I love the glitter, the pears, the paper that you used.....I love it all.
I hope that the boxer twins were well beahved at your siter's today. :) I love that you are calling them the boxer Twins. How cute is that! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
Mary
What can I say that hasn't been said already but this is extraordinary!! Beautiful on every level!
So lovely! Great sketch, too. Happy Thanksgiving!
It's just gorgeous, Ann! Love the combination of papers.
Wowza....beautiful! I still have this scallop flower on my never-ending list to try....maybe this week!
this is such a pretty card ann and a great way to use scraps-love the medallion-well all the subtle touches make for one great card
Stunning, classical, and elegant...as always! Terrific take on the sketch and wonderful Christmas card!
Wow! What a beautiful card!! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
That is one beautiful card Ann. Love it to bits!
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