IÂ’m trying to use up some neglected images from the scrap box and found this piece that I have no idea why I started and never finished. I also by accident created that crescent moon with the Cuttlebug die cut Snowflakes II and saved for a night scene. So I paired them up and like the end results.
-I first masked off the snow using post it notes. I’m the only person in the world that got excited to get post it notes for Christmas three years ago – just for stamping!
-The sky is two colors sponged on the cardstock starting with the lightest/lower color first then the darker and sponging more towards the top of the scene.
-The snow is sponged on with grey to tone down the white for a night scene and slightly darker in the distance.
-The moon came about this way: when I have a limited supply of paper such as recycling a greeting card IÂ’ll first punch a circle from the cardstock then place it on the die cut and run it through. The die cut just happened to be a circle with a design inside; the punch out was positioned a bit close to the edge of the circle die cut which created a perfect crescent moon and a new idea was accidently developed! The moon is tacky glued to the card.
-The stars were added with white ink and a period I saved from a sentiment I didnÂ’t like that was a hand me down. Everything has a use if you think about it long enough!
Date: Monday, December 31, 2007 GMT Views: 3841
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What a really gorgeous scene, Rox--one you just like to sit and soak in--the matting is art gallery quality and the hangin moon looks great--beautiful work, gal!
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Registered: April 27, 2005 Location: Cushing,Maine Posts: 1586
Thu, Jan 10, 2008 @ 5:49 PM
This is lovely- very soothing! I have always liked this set and am contemplating purchasing it......I am getting more and more inspired by cards like yours- TFS!
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Registered: February 22, 2006 Location: western suburb of Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1330
Mon, Jan 14, 2008 @ 10:06 AM
another beauty. I'm having fun in your gallery today, especially your additions from this year- beautiful rich colors! Wish I had time to comment on all of them. I love reading about your inspiration and how each lovely piece of card art came to be. Are you blogging yet? I've love to be a reader so I don't miss any of your beautiful creations.