My dear friend Joe from Colorado, a staunch environmentalist, deserves a holiday card, but is rather disdainful of Christmas commercialism. I thought he would appreciate this Winter-themed card, in non-traditional colors.
It is for today's color challenge, Barely Banana, (Dusty Durango) Really Rust, Basic Gray, and a neutral, with a *dessert* of a charm.
As I currently have no access to proper cutting tools, I cut these ovals by tracing around a little Rubbermaid container, making it rather impossible to get clean edges. I softened the edges (and covered the imperfections!) by distressing with the edge of my scissors.
The main image is stamped on Kraft CS in Brilliance Lightening Black. The *snowdrifts* in the foreground are done with 3 layers of torn Paper Vellum. The piece is finished off with an appropriate sentiment, a silver snowflake charm, gold cord, and, of course, a heavy dusting with gold spray glitter.
Thank you for looking, and hope you all have a happy, healthy, and creative New Year!
Hugggs!
Maddy
Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 GMT Views: 1913
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Wed, Dec 30, 2009 @ 1:53 AM
Vellum Snow? Who knew! Wonderful card Maddy! I love this SU set and the beautiful way you put it to work!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Wed, Dec 30, 2009 @ 3:45 AM
How elegant looking with the gold, glitter and vellum. And so resourceful. (If I cut with scissors it would take a lot of distressing...LOL)
What a lift to see your cards.
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Wed, Dec 30, 2009 @ 1:32 PM
Beautiful Maddy! The vellum snow is such a great idea. I love this set so much that I recently purchased on the bay and your card is great inspiration. Have a wonderful new year and so glad to see your creations again. {{{Hugs}}}