I gave DH a tablet for Christmas (having already bought a book I knew he'd love) and he felt that what he gave me was too small (though I was perfectly happy with it) and told me to get some more dies - so I had fun with a couple of them on this card, which I made for Michelle's WTUI challenge this week ~ LEt It Snow. Plenty of snow, but I've also included a promise for us all that Spring will come!!
For the background I stamped the snowflakes in Versamark and embossed with clear EP, then misted with water and smooshed Weathered Wood re-inker around.
I cut a piece of a book page to the same size, and tore the centre out to create a rough frame. I spritzed the two sides with the Perfect Pearls Blue Patina, and sponged the top with Peeled Paint. I stamped a little leaf stamp all over that in Forest Moss, and also added some diecut leaves spilling over the background. The bottom is Liquid AppliGlue with some silver glitter - my desk was such a mess already that I reckoned I might as well clear up the glitter along with everything else.
The birch trees are cut from the same book as the frame - a page stuck to an old cereal box and coated with gesso, then cut. The deer is just cut from a scrap of brown Bazzill. I edged all but the snowy part of the frame with a gold leafing pen.
Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 GMT Views: 2861
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Registered: March 20, 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 77633
Thu, Jan 09, 2014 @ 1:53 AM
I love this Sabrina. I just got that die yesterday! You did an outstanding job as always! Your stag standing alone looks sooo very regal! Beautiful card!
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Registered: June 25, 2006 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 7762
Thu, Jan 09, 2014 @ 3:39 AM
Oh, lady, I meant every word I said in the challenge post about this card - it's just lovely! You definitely had fun making this, and it shows 100%. We'll have to see what we can do about getting you some gelatos... ;)
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Thu, Jan 09, 2014 @ 5:25 AM
Fabulous! I love the message it implies, and whatever that is you used for the snow looks perfect! Wonderful card, Sabrina!
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An absolute WOW card!!!! This is stunning. It all went together in a wonderful way. It looks like you are looking into the forest and came upon this scene. Sending to my favs.
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Thu, Jan 09, 2014 @ 7:00 AM
Sabrina, what a lovely scene. Love the depth to this. Your book page frame is fabulous. Love the die cut birch tree and your deer/elk just pops. Oh, and so does that little red birdie. Wonderful card top to bottom! TFS :0)
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