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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Paper Players #74 - Lesley's Sketch

Hi there and Happy Sunday to you! I am hoping for good day today but have been battling a NASTY cold since Thanksgiving. It has taken my voice and pretty much ALL of my energy, but I am armed with vitamins, DayQuil and lots of fluids. I know it's just a matter of time before it moves along. Until then *cough, cough* I am pressing on!
This week at the Paper Players, Lesley is our fabulous hostess and she has a fun sketch to try out. 
Blame it on the cold meds, but I wanted to try something a little out of the ordinary with my card. I recently received the Mocha Morning Specialty DSP and have been itching to open it up. I decided to try to play with these colors for a Christmas card. If you have visited me before, you know that I like to branch out from "traditional" colors on holiday cards. It's just a quirk of mine. I just like to be different, I guess. ;)

I embossed the ornament and the sentiment in black, which may be a little dramatic but I am really hoping it works with the papers. I tried to soften it up with some sponged ink and delicate pearls. Two of the patterned papers have a soft "shimmer" to them which the photos just don't capture. 
Here is the inside of the card...with the strategically placed watermark...so you won't see the horrible fold...because I seem to have misplaced my bone folder. Look away from that, please. Have pity on the sick girl! Lol!! 
Please stop by and visit the rest of the gals on the Paper Players Design Team and see what they have to share this week. You will NOT be disappointed! I hope you have a chance to play along this week, too. 

The Paper Players Design Team

Thank you SO much for stopping by! I hope your day is HAPPY! :) 
Hugs, 


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Tags 'til Christmas and Petite Pairs 
Paper: Mocha Morning Specialty DSP, Soft Suede, Basic Black and Crumb Cake card stock 
Ink: Basic Black Craft ink, Soft Suede Classic ink (for sponging)
Punches; Ornament punch, Scallop Trim Border punch and Scallop Corner punch
Accessories: Black Embossing powder, Stamping Sponges, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals and Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta ribbon
Non-SU! Accessories: Oval and scalloped oval dies
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30 comments:

  1. LauriNovember 27, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Anne Marie this is stunning!!!! I only wish I could make half a beautiful a card when I am healthy! I hope you feel better and I really love this!!

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  2. CarolineNovember 27, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    The black embossing is gorgeous!! Love the 'unconventional' colours, it works perfectly!!

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  3. LeAnneNovember 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oh dear, I hope you are feeling better soon!!! I think your card is stunning...in the second photo, I thought you had done a totally different card, the ornament looks blue! Just gorgeously dramatic all around!

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  4. Linda CallahanNovember 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I love the non-traditional look of this! It is very chic! Hope you feel better soon!

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  5. jimlynnNovember 27, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Very elegant looking and beautiful!
    Lynn

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  6. JennyNovember 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    mmmm- I love this colour combo for Christmas, it has a luxurious feel to it :) the inside is so pretty too :)
    Jenny x

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  7. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I came via Ann and so glad. I have visited before but I guess I never signed up. Anyway, I love the nontraditional colors of your cards. Then I saw the green card posted below. Even more fun. Thanks for inspiration!

    Chris R. from Iowa

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  8. Julie MarshallNovember 27, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    These colors are so rich and yummy...just like a warm cup of mocha ;) You have masterfully brought all of these prints together to work so perfectly. This card is just gorgeous.

    On a side note, I hope you're feeling better soon!

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  9. Bonnie WeissNovember 27, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    You are definitely a master with colour combinations and textures, AM.

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  10. Nance LeedyNovember 27, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I LOVE your dramatic holiday card AM! The black on gold ornament is stunning, chic and oh so elegant! Love your choice of DSP too ;-)! I am so sorry to hear you're sick....sending you hugs and well wishes...feel better soon!

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  11. Ann SchachNovember 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Absolutely stunning, Anne Marie! So elegant and classy! Take care!

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  12. Erika Clark InkyPinkiesNovember 27, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Hi Anne Marie! Your card is really pretty, I love your rich color combo, lots of interesting details!

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  13. MargaretNovember 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I have to admit I never thought to use black on a Christmas card, but this is so stunning and elegant!!! I love the little scalloped corner! Hope you are feeling better soon. No fun being sick...

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  14. UnknownNovember 27, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Oh no :( I am so sorry you feel crummy, that is the WORST! and on a holiday weekend, too, boo! Clearly it hasn't impacted your crafting abilities, this card is gorgeous and NO NEED to take "pity on the sick girl!" LOLOL. Can't wait to get my groove on for PP this week! What a lovely sketch! :) Feel better soon, hugs!

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  15. ConnieNovember 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Love your card! Don't you just love, love, love the Mocha Morning DSP? I hope Stampin' Up! will have more DSP like this in the future. Very beautiful & elegant.

    Sorry to hear you are sick. I certainly hope you are better very soon.

    Connie in north Florida

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  16. inkedx2November 28, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Love this non traditional card Anne Marie! Hope you feel better soon.

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  17. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netNovember 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Anne Marie this is a FABULOUS card. I am too love the non traditional colors for holidays, but the brown tones are my favorite! LOVE the whole thing going on here... the 3Dish layered ornament as the focal point and the oval backdrop as well as those stripes... very cool. Hugs.

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  18. xiumaiyukiNovember 28, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    This was done while you are sick? wow. wow. I love the dramatic color scheme.... very refreshing from the usual green and red.... And, the important thing is they look GORGEOUS!! I love the elegance and classy look you bring to your cards every single time.

    So sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Sending lots of well wishes your way!!

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  19. Marjie KemperNovember 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    These are GORGEOUS! And I love the dramatic. LOL. Thanks for your super kind words on my blog.... you made my day!

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  20. Terri ToshNovember 28, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    This card is gorgeous! I fell in love with the Mocha DSP also! I have a cold I've been fighting for 10 days, I hope we both feel better soon!!! The cough is killing me...

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  21. AB. November 28, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I just love your card!!!! Beautiful blog too. :)

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  22. Becky JoNovember 28, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I love the card - colors and design! TFS Hope you feel better soon! Hugs!!

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  23. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    I am a HUGE fan of the non-traditional colours for xmas, so your card is right up my alley. Love the elegance of this card! Cheers Narelle

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  24. MCHNovember 29, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Its actually very very pretty - way to go on stepping out of the box!!! good job!

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  25. Susan JoyceNovember 29, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I love your out of the box colours Anne Marie, I think your card is stunning. Nice detail.

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  26. Lesley November 29, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Oh my word AM, this is stunning! I love the dramatic flair of the black embossing and now I need that DSP...how have I missed you. Both you and Jaydee are tempting me...
    Hugs,
    Lesley

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  27. Tara BilbaoDecember 2, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Anne Marie - This is so beautiful and the color combo is fantastic. I don't have this DSP yet, but am going to have to order it now. Again, you nail all those lovely details like the pearls and the punched corner. AMAZING!

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  28. Mona PendletonDecember 2, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Beautiful card Anne Marie! Love the pretty ornament embossed ornament! The pearls are a nice touch :) Thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. JuanitaMay 15, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Hi Anne,
    I know this is an older post (2011) but do you have the instructions for building this card? It is absolutely beautiful and I love they way you have put it all together... colors and all! Thank you

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  30. DariaApril 3, 2016 at 12:07 PM

    Beautiful and elegant! I love the colors and gorgeous papers you used. TFS.

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie