Hi Everyone. Happy Saturday. I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend.
Ann has a great challenge for us this week.
Well, it was a great challenge. I got my card made – using a plant! It was only when I was loading the card onto the challenge site that I read one simple little thing that I had missed….. it's a themed CAS challenge. Duh! Mmmmm… well… it was too late to change it…. my card is somewhat CAS – but not as CAS as I normally make it for a CAS challenge. If I had read the challenge label first, I would not have added the snowflakes, bling and star on top of the tree!!!! Anyway… eh hem! 🙂
Here is my SOMEWHAT CAS take on the challenge. Oh… and I used the fabulous sketch across at Freshly Made Sketches, too. Another great sketch from the talented Lesley.
I am so in love with this Mocha Morning Paper mixed with the Metallic Gold and Shimmery White card stock.
Here's what I used to make this 5-1/4 x 5-1/4" card:
- Stamps: Christmas Lodge, Perfect Punches
- DSP: Mocha Morning
- Card stock: Metallic Gold, Shimmery White
- Accessories: Very Vanilla Velvet Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Star brad (retired)
- Tools: Big Shot, Snowflake die, versamark ink, gold embossing powder
I fell in love with the Christmas Lodge set the minute I saw it in the new mini catalog. I think it's going to become one of my favorite sets this year.
Now… don't forget to pop along to the Paper Players tomorrow and check out the fabulous new challenge and see the amazing design team inspiration cards. Whilst you are at it, check out Freshly Made Sketches to see what the fabulous design team cooked up for you – there are some great submission cards out there, too!
On a personal note:
The last of the cards for the OWH card drive arrived today – thank you Anne Marie. I will be opening the box tomorrow, prepping them and then gathering all the cards to post off to OWH early next week. I know that this cause is dear to your heart and you, of all people, know what it means to receive cards from a serviceman! You rock, my friend. Thank you.
Talking about rocking….. a huge shout out to Robin K. I received her check to send along to OWH today, too. Thank you, Robin. It means a great deal to me and it is much appreciated. You, too, rock!
I'd also like to thank Rita W for standing in for me on the Paper Players challenge last week. She jumped in because I wasn't able to get a card finished at the very last minute and completed her card with a sinus headache!!! Thank you, Rita. I really appreciated it – and loved your card, too!
As always, thank you for visiting my little area of the stamping blogosphere. Your visits really DO mean a great deal to me – as do your comments.
Warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a lift tonight.
Jaydee
16 Responses
So pretty! Love the star brad on top of the tree and the snowflakes are wonderful. I just finally talked myself OUT of getting this set – now, I’m not so sure again!!! If I don’t get it I’m sure I’ll just regret it later!
Lovely card.
Lynn
The great thing about your style, Jaydee, is that something “fancy” for you is still quite CAS for the rest of us. ;o) This is a beautiful card. I too was drawn to “Christmas Lodge” and love how you have showcased it.
And, because you are such an enabler, I’ve now had to add Mocha Morning to my next order. ARGH! Because, you know, I don’t have enough DSP for Ellie to tear out of cubbies. :shakes head: :oP
Oh, goody, the last of the cards have arrived! Hooray! Now we can get a total–I’ve been DYING to know how your drive went this year. :o)
Since two rather naughty kitty-boys are walking all over my laptop, I think that’s my sign to be off for the night.
hugs!
Such a beautiful card. Now I know or sure that this DSP will be on my next order!
Beautiful fancy card! I love the details of the snowflakes with the rhinestone centers!
By the way, I tried the links for the Paperplayers and also for Freshly Made Sketches and I could not get either one. Jut wanted to let you know.
Absolutely stunning, Jaydee! Your details are fabulous! I love the rhinestone centers for your snowflakes and the star atop the tree!
I know….I forgot the CAS part of this challenge, too!!! I just jumped right in! It is still beautiful with the gold embossing…just a real eye-catcher!
We have two things in common: I too missed the CAS part of our challenge this week AND I too LOVE the Mocha Morning DSP. Jaydee, your card is just gorgeous! All of this embossing, gold and shimmer works perfectly together.
Oh my Jaydee! This card is stunning and now I have a new stamp set and DSP on my wishlist! Oh and that snowflake die too! LOL! Just so pretty! Love the embossed tree…great idea!
I like your card. I’m impressed with the tree.
Yours came out perfect, I have problems when I stamp the Versa Mark, not all the stamp gets covered. I guess practice makes purrrrfect.
Jaydee, this is a very beautiful card! I love the elegant paper and gold embossing. The snowflakes add such a delicate detail to the card. Glad to hear your OWH drive was such a success. Our stamping group also had an evening dedicated to OWH this week. <3
Hooray!! I’m glad the cards arrived to you! Can’t wait to hear the final numbers, as I’m sure your card drive was a success. I know those cards are going to be very appreciated by both our servicemembers and their loved ones who receive them. That just makes my heart happy! 🙂
Your card us stunning, my friend! The Mocha Morning paper pairs so beautifully with the shimmery gold. So rich and elegant! Hope today was great for you! Big hugs!
Jaydee this is stunning. I love the monochromatic-ness of it. Gorgeous.
This is one gorgeous Christmas tree!
I, too, totally missed the CAS part of the challenge–oopsie! No matter, your card is stunning and simple elegant in it’s design. Love the gold embossed tree and it pairs beautifully with the yummy MM paper! Gorgeous card, my friend!
Welcome back! Your Christmas card is so pretty. I also neglected to read the CAS word, but I think both of our cards are ok. I love the embossed tree, such a stunner.
I am home again! I love the card and it is so stunning with the embossing. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Do you really *love* that Mocha paper? I didn’t notice that at all and thanks for letting us in on your secret! : )
Have a great day!