Sunday, May 27, 2012

Chock-Full of Holiday Cheer for Paper Players #97

Hey, hey..it's Sunday!! That means it's time for another fab challenge over at the Paper Players! This week, LeAnne is our hostess and she has created an awesome sketch to play along with.  
Since it is the end of May and over 90 degrees here in South Texas...I went with a Christmas card for this challenge. Seems perfectly logical, right? Haha! Actually, I just REALLY wanted to use some of my new stampin' goodies that arrived at my doorstep not too long ago. The Chock Full of Cheer stamp set featured here, is a "sneak peek from the upcoming SU! catty"...which makes it's debut June 1st!!

I punched the ornament from the 1- 3-4" Circle punch and then accented the middle of the ornament by adding the complimentary color with the 3/4" circle punch. I cut out the heat-embossed "ornament hanger" for a little added detail. The color combo is Chery Cobbler, Very Vanilla and the brand-new, Gumball Green! I am SO loving this new color! 
Here is the inside of the card, with a sentiment from the Occasional Quotes set (ret.) Never too early to get started on those holiday cards, I say:  
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I sure hope you will play along with this fun sketch challenge over at the Paper Players. The rest of the Design Team have created some wonderful projects. Please stop by and say hello to them. The challenge is open until 12:00 Noon (PST) on Friday, June 1st. 
The Paper Players Design Team
Anne Marie Hile (you are here)
Our Guest Designer for May: 


Have a very HAPPY day today, 

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Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Chock-Full of Cheer, Teeny Tiny Wishes and Occasional Quotes (inside, ret.)
Paper: Be of Good Cheer DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green and Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: VersaMark, Gumball Green and Cherry Cobbler Classic ink
Punches: 1- 3/8" Circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Scallop Trim Border punch, Modern Label punch and Word Window punch
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon. Snowburst Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls and Stampin Dimensonals
Non SU!: scallop circle die

27 comments:

  1. I love it! The details on your ornament are stunning! I seriously thought I did not "need" that paper pack.............now I am not so sure!

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  2. Ann Marie this is gorgeous. LOVE the layout sketch and your card details are amazing. Although I'm trying not to think past summer right now, but it's gorgeous. hugs. Happy Memorial Day weekend.

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  3. Fabulous use of the dsp, AM! Love the extra bit of embossed gold on the ornament, such a fab accent! Everything is just beautiful--love the way you've decorated the ornament and the ribbon is yummy!

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  4. Umm...I did not want to like this set! Such a great card; love the layers and love all those new goodies!

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  5. GORGEOUS card! I agree with Rita, I didn't want to like this set either.....

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  6. Love, love, love this! I haven't even opened this paper yet, and here you've created a fabulous Christmas card!!! Thanks for making my sketch look great!

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  7. Gorgeous Christmas card! The ornament is just beautiful.Love the way you used the pearls. I am sorry I never had a chance to thank you for the kind comments on our German Shapard… Thank You, your pest are adorable also.

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  8. Love this card Anne Marie. The new goodies look great. And for me, it's never too early for a Christmas card.

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  9. I love this card, Anne!!! Suuuuuuuuper cute!! :)

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  10. Wow! This is a BEAUTIFUL Christmas card, Anne Marie. So many gorgeous details; it is a real feast for the eyes. Love it!

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  11. Awesome card and the DP is so beautiful !!

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  12. Anne Marie - this is beautiful. I'm loving Gumball Green and the DSP you've used is gorgeous too! Hope we get them all here in our new cattie!

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  13. Great card for your Xmas stock!! Love the choice of ribbon and that beautiful bow!!

    Hope you have a great day today :)

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  14. Anne Marie, I just love this card! Its so pretty and cheery! and it does make perfect sense to make a christmas card during 90+ heat. {smile}. and thanks for the sneak peak!

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  15. Love this card! That new Gumball Green is a fun color. This card really pops!

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  16. AM, I SO want this DSP. Thanks for reminding me why I REALLY need it. I nearly created a Christmas card this week, too. The layout just seems perfect for it. The new ribbon was the with the little pearls on the scallop border are the perfect finishing touch. Gorgeous!
    Hugs
    Jaydee

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  17. I LOVE this DSP, Anne Marie! The new ribbon in Gumball Green coordinates perfectly. Of course, you can't beat all of the pearls! Yowza!

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  18. Love the way you think! Nothing makes us feel cooler than making Christmas cards in summer!!
    You have made such a beautiful card using those new goodies! The ornament looks fantastic!

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  19. SO Pretty, Anne Marie! I love everything about this one! Great colors and you are so fabulous at layering, gorgeous! Love the sketch, too, and hope to play along! Thanks for popping by my blog, hope you are having a great week:)

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  20. Oooh...good choice on the stamp set and DSP! Did you feel a burst of cold, winter air when you made it? ;) Love all of the dimension and detail and the perfectly tied bow is a gorgeous touch! Just love that new ribbon...and Gumball Green!

    I just wanted to say a quick personal thanks for all of the kindness you have shown me over the last few months as a guest designer with The Paper Players. What a true honor it was for me to be stamping among so many talented artists. Your encouragement each week really meant a lot! Many blessings to you and your family and I hope to "see" you around! ;)

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  21. This is so delightful, Anne Marie!! I love the color combination and that Gumball Green ribbon looks so divine!! The ornament hanger is such a fantastic detail you added - love it!

    Hope you have a great weekend!

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  22. Anne Marie there is not a card of yours ever that I have not loved, but this one tops the charts!!!!! Unbelievably amazing, so perfectly detailed and you really have made gumball green sing!

    It has been so great stamping "with" you these last 3 months, thank you for all of your wonderful comments and inspiration:)

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  23. Absolutely STUNNING!!!!!

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  24. I LOVE this! Definitely one of my favourite Christmas cards ever and definitely going to have to CASE it. As soon as I saw this set and paper, I knew I would have to have it!

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Anne Marie