A Christmas Card for PP72
Hi Everyone: The weekend is fast approaching and where has the time gone. I thought it went fast before I retired, now it goes even faster. It’s also snowed yesterday, which in my opinion, is a tad early for Kamloops which lies in a valley. Why can’t it just stay in the hills?
The card I am sharing today is inspired by the Paper Players challenge #72. The challenge is a colour challenge to use Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke and River Rock.
The Riding Hood Red and Always Artichoke are members of the Stampin’ Up! Regal Collection and the River Rock is part of the Neutral Collection. One of the things that I like about Stampin’ Up! products (and there are many things that I like) is that their products are all coordinated. From their cardstock and ink, to markers, ribbons, DSP, and many other embellishments. It is so easy to reach for a colour family and know that there won’t be any colour deviation from one product to another.
Now on to my card.
Stamps: Pines and Poinsettias (c – 123764, $17.95 w – 123762, $24.95 p. 21, 2011-2012 Holiday Mini), Paper: River Rock, Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke, Neutrals DSP
Ink: River Rock, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Dies: 3” Circle, Perfect Pennant, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Sponge, Always Artichoke Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearls, Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Ornament, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint
The ribbon running down the center of the card is twisted and held in place with 2 sided sticky tape. I sprayed the card with a mixture of 70% rubbing alcohol and the Champagne Mist Shimmer paint. I find that the 70% works the best. The camera actually picked up the shimmer on the card.
Well, that is my post for today. Until next time….
How festive Karen, love the ribbon and the sparkles! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players.
Smiles,
Lesley
Karen this is so pretty and has so many festive details! Love that ribbon treatment and the shimmery sparkles! Thanks for the tip on the mixture, too. I have to try it out. Your banner is cut out so perfectly, too. Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players! 🙂
Wow…your ornaments are just gorgeous! Love the images you chose to stamp them with. So glad you joined us this week at the Paper Players!
What a Pretty Card! Thank you for the nice comment on my blog. I am now following you.
Hugs
Shirley
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Very pretty, Karen! Thanks for playing with my Paper Players color challenge this week!
Karen I love the twisted ribbon, and that you used a non Christmas stamp for the images on the ornaments. Thanks for playing at The Paper Players this week.
Karen LOVE your ‘ornament’ card and the colors are great. The ornament is a FAV and so versatile. Your shimmer shows up beautifully (haven’t tried that yet) and LOVE the twisted ribbon. I find myself making more and more non-traditional colored Christmas cards this year!
Hugs
Beautiful! Love the ornaments inside the ornament, very clever and such pretty paper.
Beautiful, Karen! The ribbon treatment is so unique and creative. I love the vintage feel and that gorgeous shimmer! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!
Oh I’ll bet this is a sparkly beauty IRL! Lovely card Karen. The twisted ribbon treatment is so clever and I love the bouquet you’ve made with the ornaments and the banner! So glad you could join us at The Paper Players!
Lvoe how you twisted that ribbon on this pretty card! And what a fabulous design the way you used the ornament images. SO very pretty.
Lynn
How good Karen would it be to have the weather we wished for!
I love your card = the colours and the shapes you have used give it a lovely visual weight.