Sunday, September 11, 2011

Paper Players Challenge #63-Joy and HSS #83


Sunday is here and although this is usually a happy day because it is the new Paper Players Challenge for the week, this day also marks 10 years since 9/11.  Lest we forget.  Even though I was on the other side of the continent and a Canadian, I still mourned with the world over this devastating day...and I still do.



This week at the Paper Players, Nance has offered up a wonderful colour challenge that encouraged me to make two cards.  One that was very clean and simple and one that was more elaborate. Both cards are for Christmas. I think this is a very pretty colour combo for Christmas.


The clean and simple card took no time to make at all!  I love using the Snowflake Punch for an easy accent. I also inked up the Hand-Penned Sentiments set, which is my most favourite set right now! Love it SO much and I have been embossing the sentiments too!  I also used the scallop trim border punch for a quick accent and voila, a CAS card was born.  Hand-Stamped Sentiments is having a Clean and Simple Challenge this week, so this card qualifies!!! 


Tonight I went out for dinner with good friends.  I had a lovely time and when I got home, I was suddenly inspired to make another card.  My friend Jane does that to me...she gets me laughing and being silly and I always feel so happy after a visit with her. Tonight we dragged our hubbies along with us and we all had a fun time, laughing and enjoying good food. It was grand! (As Jane would say!!)


Using the same colours I made a card with more detail. The sentiment is embossed with White Craft Ink and White Embossing Powder.  I also inked up the bird and the leaves with my Stampin' Up Markers. Used some Crumb Cake as a neutral on the bird.  The berries are all sparkling with the new Dazzling Details...I love this stuff!  And I am so happy with how this card turned out.  Thanks Jane!

We hope that you will join the Paper Players Challenge this week!  Please be sure to visit the other DT Members to see their wonderful creations!

The Paper Players Design Team
Rita Wright (for Jaydee)
Sandra Conner (September GD)
 

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21 comments:

  1. Cindy HallSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I love both cards, but especially the elegant one with the birds. Beautiful coloring and design. And I agree, beautiful color combination for Christmas, and unique, too.

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  2. jimlynnSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    BOTH are beauties!
    Lynn

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  3. inkedx2September 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Love the clean and simple card. The colors are different bu still very nice for Christmas. Thanks for playing with us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

    Robbie

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I love the elements you used for the simple card. What a great idea to emboss the sentiments in this set. Stunning and simple! Your more embellished card is also stunning. Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I love the elements you used for the simple card. What a great idea to emboss the sentiments in this set. Stunning and simple! Your more embellished card is also stunning. Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  6. ShannonSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Love all the cards! You did a beautiful job on the Clean & Simple Challenge. The Hand Penned Sentiment is so pretty and your color choices are perfect. Thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week.

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  7. Rita WSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Overachiever! :) I love both of them, Lesley! Now I want to make a Christmas card with those colors!

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  8. Linda CallahanSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I love how your script on the gray looks like fancy chalkboard writing - which I never could master! These are lovely - and I like the different colors for the holiday :)

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  9. Tara BilbaoSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Lesley, both of your cards are so beautiful but I really do love the Beautiful Season card. I love how you paired the color combination with the image. I passed right over this set in the catalog, but now it is on my wish list. Just lovely!

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  10. LeAnneSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Oh you faked me out....I knew you had made a different card originally! Both are wonderful but I confess a true love for the little chickadee!

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  11. Julie MarshallSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Lesley, both cards are beautiful! I love the font of this stamp set. It's so elegant and is a perfect fit for these rich colors.

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  12. jjcreationsSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Love both of your cards, Lesley. That script is so fantastic, it makes simple cards outstanding! I love that chickadee - I haven't used mine yet and I must - it's my favorite little bird!

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  13. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Lesley OMG these are both beautiful, but the LOVE the one with the bird. Wow... this is GORGEOUS font! I can't wait to get that set (on the way)the colors are beautiful and the white font on the gray is stunning. Hugs.

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  14. Bada-Bing CreationsSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I love both cards but the snowflake is my favorite. It's so simple but striking at the same time! I love the non-traditional colors as Christmas cards too! Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments!

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  15. Anne Marie HileSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Lesley, there is nothing like having a fun night out with friends to get that creative mojo working! Both of your cards are gorgeous! The embossing steps it up perfectly...while keeping it true to a CAS design. You are in the zone, my friend! So pretty! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments! ;) Big hugs!

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  16. Erin GonzalesSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    I LOVE your simple Christmas card, it is SO simple and beautiful- I might have to use that design for my own ;-) Thanks for sharing with us at HSS!!!

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  17. KristaSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    First of all, I love your choice of doing a Christmas card with that color combo. I wouldn't think to do Christmas with those colors, but you made it work!! Fabulous cards, the clean and simple is so nice...I really like the layout and the sweet snowflake. Thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  18. Sandie ConnerSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    This is such a pretty card. I love that sentiment! The coloring is just perfect!

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  19. BonnieSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Oh, Leslie, this really makes me want to ink up that stamp set! Beautiful!

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  20. Nance LeedySeptember 13, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    WOW, look at you stamping two cards and both of them beautiful! Love the CAS design of the snowflake card--such a great wya to feature the dsp. The second one is lovely--these colors make an awesome Christmas card! Beautiful job, my friend!

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  21. Ann SchachSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Both cards are fabulous, Lesley! I love the clean and simple card! Your cards are always classy and elegant!

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Thank you for stopping by! I appreciate the time you took to leave me a little stamping love!!
Lesley :)

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