TGIF!! :-) I'm so glad it's almost weekend! We've been traveling so much lately and I'm looking forward to just staying home and catching up on everything. (I can't believe I just said out loud that I'm looking forward to catching up on laundry!!! LOL!) Since I'm so behind in everything...I thought that I would use today's Weekend Sketch Challenge to actually get ahead a little...with my Christmas cards that is! LOL!
I kept my card very simple...and let the patterned paper do all the work for me! LOL! I embossed the tree (from Stampin' Up!'s Season of Joy set) in Sage Shadow ink, cut it out, and popped it up on some dry embossed (using my Cuttlebug) white linen vellum. (Phew, that was a long sentence!) For embellishments, I added a Heidi Swapp ghost snowflake, rhinestones, ribbon and a tag!
For more Weekend Sketch Challenge inspiration, check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have created!
I hope you enjoy your Friday!! ~Laurie (P.S. I will be back with several things to share this weekend! :-)
Recipe Stamps: Season of Joy Paper: Whisper White, White linen vellum, Almost Amethyst, Sage Shadow, Patterned paper (Provo Crafts) Ink: Sage Shadow craft ink Other: Clear detail e.p., Tag punch (Martha Stewart), Rhinestones, Sage Shadow grosgrain ribbon, Fibers, Paper piercer, Heidi Swapp snowflake ghost shape
WOW, this is gorgeous, Laurie! I LOVE the embossing on the linen vellum and that transparent snowflake. . .gorgeous!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | October 03, 2008 at 09:41 AM
WOW this is such a beautiful card!! I LOVE it! =)
Posted by: Jennifer | October 03, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Wow-- this is just gorgeous-- perfect design in every way!
Posted by: Deb Saaranen aka:DeborahLynneS | October 03, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Wow-- this is just gorgeous-- perfect design in every way!
Posted by: Deb Saaranen aka:DeborahLynneS | October 03, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Beautiful christmas card Laurie. I usually don't start making mine until Dec 24th lol.
Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: mj albright | October 03, 2008 at 10:06 AM
This is such a perfect combination of color and design elements. Love the embossed linen vellum. A perfect snow backdrop!
Posted by: Kiko | October 03, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Love these colors, and the frayed ribbon treatment is so cool!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | October 03, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Beautiful card Laurie, LOVE the fun paper and design!
See you tomorrow on the OCC! :)
Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer Meyer | October 03, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I am always amazed what you call 'very simple' - I love the way, you put everything together - the snowflake is a beautiful sparkel to the card - Excellent!!
Posted by: antje | October 03, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love EVERYTHING about it! Thanks! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 03, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Wow. Love this card the color is fantastic.
Heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | October 03, 2008 at 12:30 PM
I love this beautiful card! Where did you get the wide Sage Shadow grosgrain ribbon? I need something like that.
Posted by: Maile | October 03, 2008 at 12:35 PM
OMGosh, this is stunning! I love the colors, and the Cuttlebug snowflakes look so awesome behind the little tree! Beautiful work!
Posted by: Tammy Hershberger | October 03, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Simple? Ha! You make simple look so good! This is lovely, Laurie. I feel a CASE-ing coming on!
Posted by: Lisa | October 03, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Simple? Ha! You make simple look so good! This is lovely, Laurie. I feel a CASE-ing coming on!
Posted by: Lisa | October 03, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Gorgeous, Laurie -- I love these colors for Christmas! Love the embossed vellum, too -- such a pretty accent!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | October 03, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Pretty! I like the embossing on the vellum, and that clear snowflake.
Posted by: Nancy | October 03, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Wow! This looks soooo gorgeous! I LOVE your background paper, love the snowflake, ribbon and fibers. Awesome card! You rock!
Have a great weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | October 03, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Whooo! OMG! This is such a beautiful card! Love the colors and the embossing! Just beautiful.
Posted by: Betty aka ZacksNana | October 03, 2008 at 03:17 PM
What a lovely card! I like the embossing :)
Have a great weekend
Posted by: pesc | October 03, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Wow... this is WONDERFUL! Love that big ole snowflake too. Always a treat to visit your blog. Have a super weekend babe.
~C
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | October 03, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Oh, my goodness this card is absolutely stunning! Just wow!
Posted by: Lorie | October 03, 2008 at 10:27 PM
What a stunner! Love this Lauri! Especially the ribbon treatment... :)
Posted by: Lori Craig | October 04, 2008 at 04:44 AM
What a stunner! Love this Lauri! Especially the ribbon treatment... :)
Posted by: Lori Craig | October 04, 2008 at 04:44 AM
What a stunner! Love this Lauri! Especially the ribbon treatment... :)
Posted by: Lori Craig | October 04, 2008 at 04:44 AM