This week Pals Paper Arts Clean and Simple (CAS) Elements of Style is all about ribbon. I’m not so sure this card is going to qualify for CAS; it has a certain amount of bling. But I know it does qualify for Simple!
The fir branches were stamped with the fir tree from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set with Garden Green Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock and the ‘window’ was punched with the Ornament Punch. I created the ornament with a small piece of Red Glimmer paper, Whisper White Organza Ribbon and some Basic Pearls and Rhinestones.
The top trim of Silver Glimmer paper was punched with the Scallop Edge Border Punch and a Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon was tied around it. To create some depth, I attached the top trim with Stampin’ Dimensionals, and the main panel was attached to the Real Red card base with dimensionals, too. The sentiment is from the Sincere Salutations stamp set.
SUPPLIES: Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Red Glimmer and Silver Glimmer; Stamp Sets: Lovely as a Tree and Sincere Salutations; Ink: Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad; Tools: Ornament Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch and Stampin’ Dimensionals; Finishing Touches: Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon, Real Red 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Garden Green 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Pearls and Basic Rhinestones.
Two Sets That are Worth Their Weight in Gold:
Sincere Salutations: Eight sentiments in a beautiful typeset that cover all your basic needs for cardmaking. This set comes in English (115068) or French (116239) and only in wood-mount.
Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set: I hope you’re starting to see how truly versatile this stamp set is! This only comes in wood-mount (115026) and I know it will be a favorite for years to come.
This was very quick and easy to create. I hope you’ll give it a try!
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12 comments
Jery says:
November 20, 2011 at 2:04 pm (UTC -4)
This is so beautiful! Came here via Paper Punch Addiction. This card is the perfect mix of elegance and sparkle. Thanks for sharing!
Charlene H. says:
October 28, 2011 at 12:12 am (UTC -4)
I think you are so creative! The ornament is so pretty. I am wondering if you attached the ribbon to the glimmer paper then punched or if you cut the ribbon by hand. Its a great idea!
Karen says:
October 27, 2011 at 11:54 pm (UTC -4)
Beautiful card!!! Very elegant and I love what you did with the ornament punch.
Gerry Morse says:
October 27, 2011 at 4:48 pm (UTC -4)
Absolutely beautiful!! love how you used the tree stamp.
Linda Callahan says:
October 27, 2011 at 4:09 pm (UTC -4)
The bling is super and I love the white ribbon on the ornament!
Cynthia says:
October 27, 2011 at 2:11 pm (UTC -4)
OMG this takes my breath away, it is so pretty!!
Mary Fish says:
October 27, 2011 at 11:41 am (UTC -4)
This is such a creative card. Love the bling!
Hugs, M
Rae In Reno says:
October 27, 2011 at 10:15 am (UTC -4)
Wow! This is gorgeous. Now I KNOW I need the holiday mover dies.
Not sure if I should say Thank you. I’ll ask my husband.
Bobbi Miller says:
October 27, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC -4)
Cindy, this is so beautiful, yet simple to make! I love cards like this! What great ideas you have! Thanks for continuing to inspire us!
Marianne says:
October 27, 2011 at 8:47 am (UTC -4)
Cindy,
This card is absolutely stunning!! The way you used the ribbon, pearl and rhinestone to decorate the Christmas ball is so very creative. Thanks for the idea of using the tree to create Christmas tree branches. I love that set and never ever would have thought to use it that way…so Thank you!!
As I have said before… morning coffee and inspiration from you are such a treat each and every day!
LeAnne says:
October 27, 2011 at 8:23 am (UTC -4)
This is so pretty! I have seen Lovely as a Tree used this way, but the ribbon trim is ingenious!
Edna M. says:
October 27, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC -4)
Simply beautiful!