Today is the first Sunday of the month so time for a new challenge over at We Love Stamping. Where we love to see you showcase your stamping.
Anesha has chosen our theme this month:
**Anything Christmas**
OR
**Anything Goes**
To make this card I started with a piece of hot pressed water colour paper and covered it with a water colour wash made using a blue and a red. I only wanted to use a small strip so I cut my panel into 3. My stamp is by Uniko. I used Catherine Pooler something borrowed blue ink to stamp all the elements, but it looks darker on the reindeer and trees because I had to repeat stamp several time to get a good impression. I then heat embossed it with clear powder. I did that several time too as I wanted a good coverage and shine. The snow was stamped in embossing ink and embossed with white embossing powder. The let it snow strip was also embossed. I mounted the strip onto a mat that I had coloured with the same blue ink.
As I had 3 pieces from my panel I made 2 more using black versafine and CP mardi gras ink. I didn't think the snow showed up terribly well in the first one so I stamped it in white pigment ink and then embossed with white powder. That made quite a difference. I must try and remember that!
Don't forget there is always a prize to be won and this month there are 2 prizes each of two stamps/sets from Stamp Addicts. Why don't you head over to the challenge blog to check it out? The prize winner is selected randomly and in addition the DT will choose a top three for special mention.
I hope I have inspired you to join us this month, all you have to do is ensure stamping (including digi) is seen somewhere on your card front, it no longer needs to be the main focus. Please also mention the products used. It would be great if you could join in with our theme, but anythings goes is always an option if you are out of ideas. The challenge will close at noon (UK time) on Wednesday 3rd December.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.
I am also sharing this at:
Merry Little Christmas #64 - Anything Christmas goes
Moving along with the times #183 - A winter wonderland
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
9 comments:
Winter in perfection, and once again you have created a card that works in many color variations.
Beautiful stylish cards Hilary - you have reminded me that I have this stamp, I must bring it out to play!! Xx
Wonderful card. ANesha
Gorgeous embossed snow, Hilary! Love the pink/blue sky and the hillside of deer and trees!
Beautiful CAS cards Hilary, love the silhouette stamps and embossed snow gives a great effect.
Carol x
Such a pretty snowy scene, Hilary! It's great in each color!
Wonderful wintery design which works so well in the different colours - very striking yet ideal for batch making which we need for Christmas
A fabulous design with a CAS layout. I loved it and then saw the other colourways and now I can't decide which I love more!
Ah Hilary, this set is pure winter magic. Those little deer look like they are holding a committee meeting about when the snow is finally arriving, and the trees are standing there all proud thinking they grew extra fancy branches for the occasion. The blue is as crisp as a frosty morning in January and that matching envelope is the kind of touch that makes the rest of us say “right, now I have to up my game.” Absolutely gorgeous ❄️🦌✨
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