Hi and welcome! Sorry about the quiet week on the blog last week, things were busy here with my parents visiting. We have a new
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge,
to the moon. Lots of options for this challenge, be inspired by space, stars, something celestial and so on. I am looking forward to seeing what you will all come up with.
I love using stars, and there are some on this project too, but the focus is on the moon. It is a quick Christmas card made with
glossy cardstock, dye ink and the new
Winter Deer die from
Sizzix. I love working with dye inks on glossy cardstock, which you probably know if you have seen my scenic stamping. This card is an example of creating a quick scene using some of the same techniques.
I started by die cutting a mask for the moon with the smallest
Sized Circles die and a masking sheet. Place it on glossy cardstock and start applying inks on top with a
Colorbox Stylus Tool and
Oval Tips. Start at the edge and pull the ink into the card. It is easier to begin with the lightest shade of ink and gradually build up darker colours. I like to start with the Ranger Adirondack Lights, in this case
Aqua. When you remove the mask, add some ink over the moon to blend it into the background.
The stars were made with a
white gel pen and I sponged a tiny bit of white pigment ink on top, using a Q-tip, to make them shine. The sentiment is from a
Simon Says Stamp exclusive set.
Die cut the Winter Deer from another piece of glossy cardstock and colour in the same way as the background. Stamp with a
script stamp and Faded Jeans ink.
To increase the snowy feeling I stamped the ground with a Tim Holtz
Specks stamp and embossing ink, and embossed with white powder. This also gives a great texture. Glue the deer scene on top of the background.
I hope you will take part in our challenge this week, as every week, one participant wins a $50 gift voucher from
Simon Says Stamp.
Thank you so much for stopping by today!
Happy crafting!
Anna-Karin
Supplies:
Surfaces: Ranger:
Glossy Cardstock; Tim Holtz idea-ology
Mask Sheets
Dies: Sizzix:
Winter Deer,
Sized Circles
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp:
Inside Holiday Greetings; Stamper's Anonymous Tim Holtz:
Classics #9,
Cracks and Specks
Ink: Distress Ink:
Faded Jeans,
Stormy Sky,
Chipped Sapphire; Ranger Adirondack:
Aqua,
Stonewashed; Archival Ink:
Cobalt;
Colorbox Frost White;
Versamark
Embossing powder: Ranger:
White
Pen: Uni-Ball:
Signo White
I can hear the quiet! :) This is a stunning scene and the details of the snow and the text on the deer is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful creation, Anna-Karin. I love the beautiful colors and texture on the background. Gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Anna-Karin! Such an incredibly beautiful scene that you created! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card! I love the techniques you've used. Thank you for sharing this lovely card!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! This is SO COOL and UNIQUE. How creative are YOU!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow this card is amazing! I absolutely it! It's so beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a dreamy design, Anna-Karin! I love the way the deep blue bounces off the white! Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDelete*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
this card is amazing!! i love how you set this scene!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, your design is Always fantastic!BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. I love how the whole scene bounces off the Light of the moon.,the deer....wow, i really like,the script on them. Just stunning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Anna-Karin and you've created such a wonderful ethereal scene ~ it's gorgeous! :) x
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Anna-Karin! Love the blue tones! The deers look amazing! Love the script inside them and the trees! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteWhat a DREAMY color palette! The tones are incredible and the subtle changes in the shades are amazing. I also love how you made the stars look like they were glowing with the sponged-on white pigment. So clever and I always love to see the innovations behind your work!
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