This is my second post today as the 2nd November is also the first Sunday in November so scroll down for my November we love stamping post.
Right now it is time for the October Card Chain Challenge big reveal. This month 26 card makers took part and I sent my card to Chris in Illinois.
From the choices this month I have used the options of trees, friendship and splats. I used 2 dies to create this. The trees are a die by craft addiction UK and the reindeer scene was a gift last Christmas. I cut the trees 3 times and stacked them to give some depth. I chose a square kraft cardbase to showcase the trees and masked the edges before I made a paper stencil with the die and used a brown ink to add the illusion of depth to the forest. I used white acrylic paint for the splatters and heat embossed the sentiment with a dark brown ink. It was a bit too dark as it came out looking black, which is not what I intended. The reindeer were cut from the same white card and added behind the aperture.
I suppose this design would work as a Christmas card, but I hope Chris doesn't see it like that. I intended it just to be a wintry scene.
I was very lucky to receive this gorgeous card from Pat in Texas. This little fairy has very sparkly wings, which don't show in the photo. It is very pretty.
I am also sharing this at:
NBUS #80 - the tree die and sentiment are NBUS
Moving along with the times #183 - A winter wonderland
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
25 comments:
A beautiful card Hilary and great take on the sketch! You received a real cutie too!
Gorgeous scene with the deer in the trees, Hilary!!
Beautiful Wintry scene, love the white die-cuts against the inky brown background-love the cute card you received too.
Carol x
What a lovely winter woods you created here Hilary! So pretty with the depth created and the deer family enjoying the snow! Julia xx
I love how you established depth on your card. I love it!
Wonderful splatters and such a peaceful scene!
A gorgeous card to send and receive...very creative with your scene and making stencil for the envelope and insert to match. I think here we often think snow = Christmas as we see so little snow normally....here in the south west we are lucky to get an egg cup full of snow a year:-) Like you say really its just a wintry scene so perfect for this time of year x
It's beautiful and wonderful how the trees are also reflected in the background.
Gorgeous card Hillary, love the dies and the kraft and white colour scheme xx
This is absolutely gorgeous!!! It feels like stepping into a quiet winter woodland where the deer are having a gentle chat and the snow is thinking about falling. Such a peaceful scene and the white frame work is so elegant. Really beautiful and calming, I could look at it all day.
A wonderful idea to use the die as a stencil to add depth to the background. It's such an effective design and looks great.
Such a clever card Hilary, I love the background and those dies. x
This is so beautiful, I've always loved the clean feel of the combo of white and kraft and here you created such a great illusion of debth as well.
A beautiful card Hilary, a lovely scene.
Liz xx
wow, gorgeous card, I love the white die cut image over the vintage brown background. the hint of trees is perfect xx
It certainly could be a lovely Christmas card, but it's a familiar scene most of the winter in many places. It's clever how you created depth with your improvised stencil. I like the vertical sentiment, and the insert and envelope flap are absolutely dreamy.
Absolutely beautiful, Hilary! The stenciling really makes it special!
Hi Hilary
Apologies for being a stranger .. .. I have been having a peep at your posts and you have been creating some gorgeous projects.
Love these kraft and white Christmas makes .. .. such a lovely look!
Hope all is good with you.
Love and hugs
Jules xx
Your card is so beautiful Hilary. LOVE the layering of the trees in white, and the beautiful stenciled trees for the background in shades of brown. This is a "feel-good" card with the warmth of the wonderful colours. It's a lovely winter scene that you've created and finished with some pretty falling snow. Great work, my friend. And a lovely card you've received from Pam!! xx
That's a gorgeous winter scene. I love the look of the bare trees and the deer in the distance. And the vertical sentiment too - you found the perfect fit for this card! Wonderful card, Hilary!
Beautiful card so happy and delightful viewing. Sorry been MIA life if way too busy for me ♥
Such a lovely make, Hilary. And i love the card Pat sent you too. Thanks for being a link in our chain again, Jo x
What a pretty scene with the deer! And, love how the sentiment is placed!
What a gorgeous card, Hilary! Such a genius idea to cut a stencil from the die to add the background forest. I always find some inspiration on your blog.
Hope you are well,
Hugs,
Carol x
Gorgeous card.
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