Saturday 17 December 2016

Let it Snow

It looks like all the challenges are going with an Ice or Snow theme at the moment, gearing up for a White Christmas! It definitely isn't snowing here, but it's not too hot either - actually it's a perfect late Spring day today.

This card almost ended up in the rubbish as I wasn't to happy with it, but then I spritzed a bit and let it dry and decided it would do!

I began by masking the background with some die cut trees and the slope and then stamped the trees and santa is his sleigh. then I sponged the background. Using a brush and water I softened the trees and then as I said, I spritzed it all with water.
I think it looks quite misty. Can you see the subtle white trees in the background? To finish I added the deer die cut, stamped the sentiment splattered some white paint and mounted it on a dark blue base card.

I am entering the following challenges.

Craft Stamper Take it, Make it - Snow & Ice theme
Simon Monday Challenge - Let there be Snow
City Crafter - Christmas Things that Float or Fly

CAS Mix it Up Challenge - Stamping+Sponging+ one other (paint )






9 comments:

  1. What a wonderful card Jenny - love the almost misty look to it, and those fabulous ghost trees!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. It has a fabulous ethereal effect - snowy and magical. Thanks for joining in at City Crafter.

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  3. Wow, your card is beautiful! I love the background, it's looks magical. Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.

    Cathie ♥

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  4. A perfect way to show something about the "magic"of this season. Brilliant and beautiful. Thanks so much for joining us at CCCB!

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  5. It does have a very beautiful, misty look Jenny. Great job!! I do see the subtle white trees in the background -- they are awesome. I know that you added paint as your choice for CAS Mix Up, but you also have splattering, die-cutting, masking. So many wonderful techniques all in this one pretty card. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!

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  6. What a wonderful winter scene! Love the misty magical look - as if the real life reindeer was dreaming about being one of Santa's reindeer. Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up.

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  7. I think this is amazing, Jenny! I love the white trees in the background and how the water softened the trees in the foreground! Great job of sponging too! Isn't it amazing what a little spritz will do! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Mix Up!

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  8. This is gorgeous, Jenny, and a great save! I like the ghosted trees in the background. Hope Christmas Day wasn't too hot for you. Thanks for playing along at Craft Stamper Take It Make It :)

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  9. So beautiful, thank you for joining in with us at the Craft Stamper. Elizabeth x

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