Paper Players #72 - LeAnne's Color Combo

Hi there stampers and Happy Sunday to you! I'm running a little late today with my post because of my sweet husband. He decided to surprise me last night with a birthday bash with a bunch of our friends. (My b'day is tomorrow) I thought he and I were going out to dinner, but imagine my surprise when everyone was there at the restaurant when we arrived. It was a wonderful night with delicious food and fabulous friends. My hubby is so awesome for putting it all together! But YOU came here to see a card, didn't you...so let's talk about that! :) 

It's Sunday, so it's time for another fun challenge over at the Paper Players! This week LeAnne is our hostess and she has put together this lovely combo to try: 

I also used the sketch over at The Sweet Stop for inspiration: 

I couldn't help but go with a holiday card with these colors. I tried to make a "guy" card at first...but it just wasn't working out. So Christmas it was! I used the Bright Hopes stamp set and dug around my stash of DSP to get the matching colors. (Note to self...buy more Always Artichoke DSP and ribbon as the selection in my craft room is limited, for some reason)

The image was first inked up in Versa-Mark and then again in Always Artichoke Classic ink. After stamping the image I heat embossed it for some added shine. I also heat embossed the sentiment in Riding Hood Red. Every layer is sponged and the main image was distressed with the Color Spritzer Tool and a Crumb Crumb Cake marker. It made the image pop a bit more then plain ol' card stock. I used pearls to accent the card and topped off the bow with an Antique Brad. It really was a pretty easy card to complete, although you would never know from the 2- 1/2 hours it took me to put it together. Ugh!! 

Sure hope you will hop on over to the Paper Players site and play along this week! You have until Friday 11/18/2011 to link up a project. Be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team to see what they have created for inspiration with these fun colors: 

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile

Jaydee

Julie Marshall

LeAnne Pugliese

Lesley Croghan

Nance Leedy

Tara Bilbao
  Susan Joyce (November GD)

Thanks for stopping by! Have a very HAPPY day! :) 


PS: If you are ever in the San Antonio are and are looking for a fantastic dining experience, CLICK HERE for info on the restaurant we were at last night. Everything from the food to the service to the overall atmosphere were outstanding. I can't wait to go back!  

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Bright Hopes and Petite Pairs (sentiment)
Paper: Paisley Petals DSP, Love Letter DSP, Always Artichoke, Riding hood Red and River Rock card stock
Ink: Versa-Mark, Always Artichoke and Riding Hood Red Classic ink
Punches: Scallop Trim border punch, Large Oval punch, Small Oval punch (ret.)
Accessories: Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Basic Pearls, Clear Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensioanls, Color Spritzer Tool, Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker and Stamping Sponges