Beth, congratulations on the milestone of 200 Featured Stampers. It is a thrill to have your name called out on a Sunday and thank you for hosting and spreading the love. I have taken this opportunity to CASE a friend and much-admired stamper Hobbydujour, Sallie. I drool over her brayered wonders and often comment on her wondrous skill with color. She's encouraging to me in every way. So, hats off to you today, Sallie.
I have tried again to pick up my brayer and bravely post the results. I used SU colors for the sky. The smaller tree is stamped in Basic Grey, while the tall tree is Black. I used my liquid applique for the snow. The entire card is super shimmery from Glimmer Mist which rarely can be captured in the photo. The border is Sahara Sand, inked with the Bella Toile BG stamp in Sahara Sand & I lifted the image panel on dimensionals. I will likely add a sentiment before sending this out.
Happy holidays to all. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2010 GMT Views: 4109
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Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34508
Sun, Dec 05, 2010 @ 6:10 PM
I agree with Anne, I can feel the cold and hear the crunch of that snow! This is stunning and you have become quite proficient with the brayer, my dear! Beautiful!
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sun, Dec 05, 2010 @ 6:56 PM
Holy cow is this ever stunning! Those trees rock. Love your snow and brayered sky. This card is fabulous. TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92697
Sun, Dec 05, 2010 @ 7:39 PM
Oh, Kathy, this is GORGEOUS!! I love your softer colors and the way you did your pines. Your kind words truly humble me.......it is I, who find such inspiration here on SCS with very talented stampers/artists as yourself. I am really honored that you would chose one of my cards to CASE. Thank you. Hugs, Sallie
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Dec 05, 2010 @ 8:17 PM
Ai yi yi! After Fav'g this I just had to s-t-a-r-e! (remembering to close my mouth after awhile too...) Your case is splendid beauty! What an honor to Sallie, You soo need to buy a frame, and use thee as Christmas 'gifts'! Your work is art, and so much more than a "card'! TFS! Wow!
------------------------------ 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
Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Mon, Dec 06, 2010 @ 8:11 AM
Oh my goodness, I don't know how I missed this, it's absolutely fabulous, Kathy - don't think I've ever seen nicer snow covered trees on a card, and the colors are gorgeous and authentic!! Make sure someone gets this who will truly appreciate the skill and talent behind the beauty!!