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Sunday, September 27, 2015

A Wonderland of Layers {PP264}

Hiya friends and welcome to another week with The Paper Players where lovely Claire has a fantastic sketch for us:
Sketch challenges are my favorite because, for me, the layout of all my elements is the most difficult part.  With a sketch challenge, it's already done for me!  Claire loves layers...and glitz...and glam!  So I had to make sure that my card for her sketch lived up to ALL of those elements.  I think I managed a few...
I think this is one layered and glitzy card, don't you?!  I used the beautiful Winter Wonderland Specialty DSP for all my layers and the elegant color combination of black, gold and white.   This paper is so gorgeous--with a rich, glossy finish and elegant patterns--every sheet is a winner! 
On top of the Basic Black base is a layer of Gold Foil paper embossed with the Softly Falling embossing folder--another beauty.  So pretty in metallic.
I heat embossed these gorgeous trees from the Wonderland stamp set onto some gold striped DSP.  The sentiment was also heat embossed onto cardstock Vellum and wrapped around the main panel and adhered to the back.
And how pretty are these wooden Snowflake Elements?  Especially when paired with Iced Rhinestones and Gold Metallic Thread.   
I really like how this one turned out and it all started with Claire's fantastic sketch!  I hope that you will play along with the sketch before our challenge ends on Friday, October 2nd at Noon (PDT).  Before you go, be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team with their fabulous creations....thanks for stopping by!

The Paper Players Design Team
Anne Marie Hile (on leave)

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11 comments:

Claire Broadwater said...

Nance, this is incredible! You made my sketch SHINE with this gorgeous creation! I love the shine, textures, patterns and embellishments! This is one of my favorite sentiments, too! I didn't order that tree set, but now I am going to after seeing this beauty! I feel a CASE coming on! Thanks for the kind words and all you do for the PP team! XX

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

Oh Nance this is LOVELY! This card looks so luxurious and expensive - glitz and glamour all the way! I love the shine of the papers and embossed trees, contrasted with the wooden snowflake embellishment, which also receives a makeover with the thin gold thread and rhinestone jewel. Just gorgeous!

Linda Callahan said...

Fabulous.....love the glitz and glam.....totally Claire 😃

LeAnne said...

What a glamorous creation! I love all your glitzy layers and I am REALLY lovin' that pretty snowflake embellished with the rhinestone! Anyone would love to receive this beauty at Christmas time!

Lisa Elton said...

This is glamorous Nance!! I love those trees and the snowflake is fabulous!!

stampwithamyk said...

This is so pretty Nance! The designer paper mix is beautiful and I love your embellishments. Fantastic card! :)

Unknown said...

Oh WOW Nance! So glamorous it is! Such a great tribute to Claire and her sketch design. What a great combination of colors and textures and elements! I LOVE this card! Oh - I am so inspired by you and the designers at The paper players! BRAVO!

stampwithsandy said...

What a luscious, elegant creation, Nance! So much shine, so many beautiful embellishments. I envy the recipient of this card!

laurie said...

This card is so beautiful and elegant...love the texture and all that gold...one sharp looking card!!!!

Celeste Goff said...

Wow, what a gorgeous card! I love the gold and all of the fabulous detail, texture, and dimension you added!

Nancy said...

A real stunner, absolutely gorgeous with all those fabulous papers, trims gold embossed paper, oh my and the trees, so majestic in all their beauty!