Our WT566 challenge is to somehow represent our corner of the world. Well, at this time of year that was a no-brainer for MN, as we have been enduring a frigid week - but at least have some pretty snow to distract us from shivering! And yes, people do go for sleigh rides! Also, I actually had picked out this inspiration image from Saturday's inspiration site (IC527), but had not gotten to it yet, so I figured this was a great combination (love that sky): https://www.pinterest.com/pin/558727897492573276/
Splattered a panel with masking fluid, and after it dried I sponged the scene using a post-its masks for the moon, and the snow drifts. Stamped the trees with my NEW tree stamp (I'm crazy for tree stamps), removed masks and rubbed off the masking fluid to reveal the snow (love that moment)! I wasn't totally pleased with the whole scene, so I cut it down to include only the part I liked and framed it with my favorite die cut frame. Added some snow to the tree with a gel pen. Added the sleigh die cut to create some depth to the scene. (Sleigh and frame are popped up with dimensionals).
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28925
Fri, Jan 15, 2016 @ 5:18 AM
There is probably snow in every state in the north by now --- this is a beautiful card - lovely sky, great trees and love the Christmas theme.
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50609
Fri, Jan 15, 2016 @ 5:57 AM
This is breathtaking Maura! You really captured your inspiration piece. The colors are so pretty! You did a great job with all the masking and sponging. I like how you said you framed the part that you liked the best...I love doing that. A super card representing the beauty of winter in MN. Stay warm...I have plans to go to a movie tomorrow but will be staying inside on Sunday...brrrrrrr
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26136
Fri, Jan 15, 2016 @ 8:21 AM
What a lovely scene! Really taking the best of winter and highlighting it! Your silhouetted trees, glowing moon, and falling snow epitomize winter at its best. TFS
Registered: September 17, 2007 Location: Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 72
Fri, Jan 15, 2016 @ 2:15 PM
Gorgeous card, love the scene you've created Maura...thanks for playing along with the SHOPPING OUR STASH crew for our "Something New" challenge this week!!