Since I still had
the stamp set, Lovely As A Tree out from
the previous project, I decided to create a Clean and Simple (CAS) card for the Hand StampedSentiments HSSTC93 Winter Wonderland Theme Challenge (in fact, I was able to create two cards from one stamped image):-).
Again, the Hand StampedSentiments Design Team has created so many different projects- if you have a
minute, check them out!
To create these cards:
Use the masking
technique to create the night sky (I was inspired by the gorgeous night sky
this evening) and mask off the moon and snow banks on a piece of Whisper White cardstock.
With a Sponge Dauber apply Basic Gray Classic
Ink across the sky area ( hold the masks in place with the other hand while you sponge).
Stamp the
background tree image with Versamark™ ink onto the sponged background. Apply
Stampin’ Emboss® Black Embossing Powder and heat with the Heat Tool.
Once the embossing
powder has cooled, repeat the steps to emboss the large pine tree in the
center (to hide an area that did not fully emboss from my first image- see now you know all of my secrets:-)) My finished piece at this point was 4” wide
and since I had to stamp the large tree right in the middle of the image, I decided to cut down the scene to create two cards.
The first card was
created with the larger of the two sponged/embossed images. Layer the image onto Basic Black and Whisper
White cardstock, spray with Frost White
Shimmer Paint spray, adhere the black satin bow and mount onto the embossed
panels of black and white to finish off the card.
The second card
utilizes a few cardstock scraps of Real Red and Basic Black, and embossing
folder and Real Red Satin Ribbon.
Not sure if I
would fully describe these cards as “Winter Wonderlands” since they do not have
a lot of glitter and glitz, but sometimes for me, the like the monochromatic
look of black and white.
Stamp Sets:
Lovely As A Tree, Christmas Greetings
Ink: Versamark™, Basic Gray
Cardstock: Whisper
White, Basic Black, Real Red
Accessories:
Big Shot™, Finial Press and Snow Burst Textured Impressions™ Embossing
Folders, Sponge Dauber, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Emboss® Black Embossing Powder, 5/8”
Black and Real Red Satin Ribbon, Frost White Shimmer Paint
Thanks again for
stopping by and I hope all of you have a blessed week! If you have a moment, let me know which one your prefer...
Goodness, these are both STUNNING!! You always think of Christmas colors as red and green but wow on the black, makes everything look so royal, especially with those perfect little bow ties! :) Thanks for playing this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments!
ReplyDeleteSimple but stunning cards. Great idea to use Lovely as a Tree for your stamp set and your color combos are so regal. Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are beautiful. Love the all black and white; non-traditional colors but elegant.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards! Love the way you used your scraps to add interest to the cards. Thanks for playing with us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, beautiful! Love the B&W one.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used this classic stamp set! Very elegant!
ReplyDeleteJulie, this card is so beautiful. God has certainly blessed you with the gift of card making.
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