I'm back today to introduce the new challenge just starting over at Less is More. This fortnight we have a Recipe challenge and here's what we'd like to see...
Our October sponsor is the fabulous Uniko so please do continue to play along for a chance to win our monthly prize.
In between a couple of super busy and tiring weeks at work I've managed to make just one card for you this week. I'm so behind with my Christmas cards so I chose to create a winter scene and hopefully I've manage to capture some dimension.
I started by creating my top panel with an aperture, using some stitched rectangle dies. I marked through the aperture onto the card base with pencil so I could identify the area where I needed to create the scene. I cut some scrap paper into a curve to use as a mask and blended the skyline with two shades of pigment ink. I then stamped the trees, some with second and third generation stamping to create the illusion of distance. I added a little shading of ink before stamping the fence image, although I think my photo is a little too bright to see this. For the foreground snowdrift I die cut some cardstock with a curved die and then ran it through my Big Shot in a wave effect embossing folder. Before adhering this on some slim 3D foam I blended a little ink to create some depth.
Before adhering the top panel I stamped the sentiment in black ink and popped the frame up on 3D foam.
Materials used:
- Stamps: Uniko - Pure Florals Poinsettia; Card-io - Christmas Scenery 1, Mini Tall Trees
- Ink: Versafine - Onyx Black; Versa Color - Neptune, Heliotrope
- Dies: MFT Die-namics - Snow Drifts; Create a Smile - Cool Cuts Double Stitched Rectangles
- Embossing Folder: We R Memory Keepers - Next Level Wave
Challenge entries:
Fab 'n' Funky - Challenge #413 - Christmas (first time playing along here)
Happy Little Stampers - Anything Goes with Dies October Challenge
Happy Little Stampers - October Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes (not using optional twist this time)
Don't forget, the challenge runs for two weeks so there's plenty of time to play along and link up, and more inspiration from my teamies over at the main Less is More challenge post.
Thanks so much for stopping by, enjoy your weekend :)
Beautiful and serene winter scene, Anita ! Love the different technique you used to create dimension. I forgot it, but second and third generation stamping are also a great way to add depth to a CAS layout. Clever idea too the curved snowdrift on the foreground. Thanks for all these inspirational tips. Have a fabulous weekend ! Hugs x
ReplyDeleteSwoon, swoon... this is just gorgeous Anita... the perfect little Christmas scene!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in the Christmas fun at Happy Little Stampers!
Chrissie
A gorgeous serene Winter scene you’ve created here, Anita. Beautiful ink blending. Fabulous dimensions all the while keeping it perfectly CAS. Hope life slows down for you soon. Have a wonderful week. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful, serene scene Anita! It is perfect for a Christmas card. Love the ingenious addition of the wave embossing on the snow drift and your sky is such a pretty colour. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow Anita! I love this little beauty. You've created such a gorgeous, peaceful scene and the embossed foreground is a genius idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers.
what a beautiful scene you created in the die cut opening of your card
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at HLS
Barb Housner
You should hang this on a wall -it's pretty as a painting with a stylish frame! Love the scene you created and those stamps you used are just perfect for CAS scenes. Love the colors you sponged too. This card has such a tranquil, beautiful look! xxx
ReplyDeletejust lovely!, I love the simplicity of this card thank you for playing along at Fab'n'Funky this week hugs Judith x
ReplyDeleteYour design is so dimensional while still being CAS! love the snowy rolling hills and the stark black trees!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tranquil scene, its so peaceful looking and the frame is a great addition to draw the eye in. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a kind comment, its very much appreciated x
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