Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Let it Snow, let it snow, let it snow!


Hi everyone.  Today I used the snowflake die from Stampin' Up!  I have had a lot of fun working with watercolor paper lately, and I continued with my same technique, randomly sponging a watercolor paper die-cut.  This time I used Baja Breeze and Bermuda Bay inks on the snowflake and then misted with water.  Once dry, the snowflake was covered with lots and lots of Dazzling Diamonds ... LOVE how glittery it turned out.

I took a close-up view of the snowflake on an angle so you can see all the glittery goodness:  :)




I mounted the snowflake onto two more layers of snowflakes cut from white card stock, so the snowflake has lots of thickness and depth.  I also popped it up on the card front with dimensionals.  The sentiment is a digital one from Pink Petticoat.


Stamps:  Traditional Christmas Greetings (Pink Petticoat)
Paper:  White, Watercolor
Ink:  Baja Breeze, Bermuda Bay
Accessories & Tools:  Snowflake die (Sizzix for SU!), sponges, water mister, dazzling diamonds, adhesives, glue and dimensionals.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Festive Friday (Final challenge for 2013) - I chose the snowflake element



Muse #45 - Lucy F




CAS on Sunday (#22) - Winter

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - November




32 comments:

Ardyth said...

This is a fantastic card - I love how the snowflake turned out! Thanks for joining us at Festive Friday and Muse this week!

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous card Loll. Absolutely love the snowflake and the crisp simplicity of the sentiment....fabulous!

Karen x

Anonymous said...

Great colors Loll. Brrrr..........love the sentiment.

Susan said...

Love all that glittery blue of the snowflake! I'll be trying that technique for sure!

Karen Dunbrook said...

just gorgeous mf...

Barb Ghig said...

Talk about "Glittery Goodness"! I love the soft colors of your snowflake and how sparkly it is! Perfect sentiment, too...and perfect for all of these challenges!

Cathy said...

Love these colours Loll and all the sparkle, so pretty, Cathy x

MaryH said...

Such a luscious color combo, and loved the sparkling snowflake. I think you've developed a fascinating new technique with the w/c papers you've been doing, and making the 3 layers certainly created a lot of added dimension. Beautiful card. TFS & Hugs

Stamps and Paper said...

Stunning card Loll and the colour if your gorgeous snowflake is beautiful

Anne

sandie said...

As soon as I saw this I thought of the Muse challenge! I am loving your watercolour cards and oh I love the glitter-thanks for visiting my blog x

Mau xx said...

Gorgeous snowflake Loll, love the colour and the sparkle is beautiful.
Hugs Mau xx

Sue said...

Am loving your watercolouring, Loll! Beautiful glittery snowflake.

Beverley said...

Beautiful & so sparkly. Hugs Bev x

Zw@@n said...

Wow, stunning card. I love that sparkling blue snowflake. Thank you for joining us at CAS on Sunday. Luv, Wilma

vic said...

Hi loll what a beautiful christmas card and I adore the snowflake die! Very elegant :)

Vic x

Benzi said...

Glittery goodness is right! I love that gorgeous snowflake popped up on your top panel. It's wonderful in blue.

shirley-bee said...

Beautiful card, Loll! I love the glittery snowflake.

Notes by Nina said...

Beautiful Loll, I love your glittery snowflake.

Jaydee said...

Loll, the blue, glittery snowflake is just gorgeous. I need to use my die more often - thank you for inspiring me
Hugs
Jaydee

Deborah Frings said...

My goodness! This is absolutely beautiful! I love the sparkle and shimmer on that big snowflake!

Jacquie Southas said...

Beautifully balanced - love the blue glittery snowflake!

Greta said...

This is one beautiful snowflake!! Love your card!

Lori said...

So pretty! The glittery blue snowflake is fabulous.

Deni(se) said...

The watercolor, the sparkle, the snowflake ... just perfect.

Neets B said...

Lovely, bold design and I love the crisp sentiment. Fantastic card :)

Meredith MacRitchie said...

This is *stunning*!! I love the technique you used on your snowflake - I am pinning this so I remember to try it! Thank you so much for playing with us at festive Friday!

Aileen said...

Congrats Loll for being in the top three.

Geri said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Loll!!! Thanks so much for joining in on the fun of the final Festive Friday challenge!!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Beautiful card! Congrats on your MUSE win!

Karen M said...

I adore your beautiful snowflake card Loll and congrats on being featured at muse again this week:) hugs xx

anja curvers said...

Great card thanks for joining us over at CAS on sunday.

Anneke said...

Love the glitter! Awesome colors too! Thanks for taking part in the CAS on Sunday challenge!