Friday, November 11, 2011

Freshly Made Sketches Snowflake

Hi there stampin' friends! What a busy week it has been...ugh! Can I please have a few more hours in the day to stamp? That would be awesome. :) I wanted to share a card I made inspired by this week's challenge at Freshly Made Sketches. The super-sassy Rita Wright is hosting the challenge this week and I couldn't wait to play along. She's a fellow Texan and a really cool gal. (Hi Rita!)  Here is her sketch:
If you have followed my blog for a while, you already know that making holiday cards with "traditional" colors is something I have a tough time with. I'm not one for the red/green Christmas card creations, but I CAN do it...I just prefer to step out of the box, whenever I can. For this card, I was very inspired by a photo I found on Pinterest. Here it is: 
I decided to use my new Snowflake punch for the focal image, using red Glimmer Paper. I punched a few accent circles made using the "eyes" of the Owl Builder punch. For the center of the snowflake, I used the circle from the Bitty Punch pack. I used the Scallop Trim Border punch and Red Glimmer Paper to add some sparkly trim. Then added ribbon and pearls to dress it up. I stamped the "Merry Christmas" sentiment in Basic Black Craft ink and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder for some shine. Finally. I used the Scallop Trim Corner punch to add a bit of pizazz to one of the corners, just for fun. All the supplies used are listed at the end of the post.
Here is a quick shot of the inside of the card:
I will be back later today with a card for a fun team that I am a Guest Designer for this week. Be sure to come back to visit. Also, please stop by the Freshly Made Sketches site and join in the fun with Rita's sketch. Their DT has awesome inspiration to share.


Have a very HAPPY day today! :)


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Four the Holidays, Season of Friendship and Occasional Quotes (ret. hostess) for the inside sentiment
Paper: Newsprint DSP, Real Red Glimmer Paper, Real Red, Basic Black and Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: Basic Black Craft ink and Real Red Classic ink (inside)
Punches: Scallop Trim Border punch, Scallop Trim Border punch, Snowflake punch, Owl Builder punch, Bitty Punch pack (center of snowflake)
Accessories: Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, Clear Embossing powder, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals and Basic Pearls

19 comments:

  1. ooohhh!! So pretty!!! Snowflake punch...another thing I don't have! DRAT!! lol....love this! Thanks for joining Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  2. Great color combo, I always love Red, Black and White for anything. Love the red glimmer snowflake, love my bling and shine as well. Great job and have a great weekend, hope you get some crafting time.

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  3. Wow, what a beautiful card! I love black, red and white together for Christmas. The glitter paper is fantastic!

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  4. Love red, black and white together and you're just "WOWing" me with all your fabulous cards! So very pretty and perfect for Christmas.
    Lynn

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  5. Wow AM, love the inspiration! This card s stunning! The red and black combo is always a fav of mine! The glimmer snowflakes just shines centre stage!!! Thanks for joining us at FMS!
    Hugs,
    Lesley

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  6. What a beauty! This color combo is one of my all time favorites. LOVE your out of the box choice for Christmas cards. I don't like doing traditional either. Great inspiration card! Hugs to you, Emmitt, Ozzy, Thomas, and Benjamin! Best, Curt

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  7. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Stunningly gorgeous! You are taking your role as reigning Queen very seriously I can see!

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  8. So pretty, AM! I love this color combination and the touch of glitter is just fah-bulous, dah-ling! (said in my best southern accent) LOL

    I just finally placed an order for silver and red glimmer paper - whoo hoo! Can't wait to play with it since you have inspired me so much with your awesome cards.

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  9. Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colour combo on this card (and the umbrella, for that matter). Beautiful shimmer, too!

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  10. Wowza! Love the newsprint with the one fancy corner! Beautifully done as always with wonderful details inside and out!

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  11. Oh sooo gorgeous Anne Marie ... love the red and the glitter and the newsprint ... fabulous and stunning!!!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!!!

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  12. Wow, Anne Marie this is utterly fabulous! The colors and the glimmer paper just pop and say WOW! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  13. Anne Marie- this card is absolutely fabulous! Can we vote that you be the Queen of Clean each week:-)? Love your style and you are such an inspiration to me!

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  14. I love this! We just came back from visiting our local greenhouse/gift shop and they had a beautiful Santa theme tree decorated with red, black, and white. I really like this color combination for the holidays and your card shows it off beautifully. The red glimmer dots centering the snowflake are perfect!

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  15. I knew from the thumbnail that I would be blown away by this! The red glimmer paper...wow. Love the newsprint....ok, I love it all. So glad to see you this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  16. Another gorgeous card, Anne Marie! Beautiful elements and design all the way through. Thanks for playing with Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  17. Love the simplicity of this card!

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  18. I am such a sucker for ANYTHING in a black/white/red combo! the text background is SO fab, too! Love all the punching. I really hope you have an A-MAZING Thanksgiving, girl! :)

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie