Thursday, February 17, 2022

February CAS Christmas Reminder

Hi everyone.  Time for the reminder for this month's CAS Christmas challenge, hosted by Christine.


I used a new-to-me stamp, Winter Waters Edge (Nellie's Choice) for my card.  Stamped first in shadow grey Archival ink and then used my new-to-me set of Archival inks to add colour over top.  I just dabbed with the corner of my ink pad to get the colours where I wanted them.  I love that I can add white acrylic paint over top and none of the inks will bleed into the white. :)

After adding colour to the trees, mountains, water, grass and stones, I used more of the same inks and a tiny blending sponge to fill in some of the areas.  For the sky, it was too big to get a consistent cover with archival ink, so used salty ocean distress ink.  Used white acrylic paint to add snow pretty much everywhere, using loose strokes.  I added white dots of acrylic paint for snow falling (using the end of my brush), but found it too controlled in keeping with the rest of the image.  I used a wet brush over the sky to soften the "snowflakes" ... happy with how it turned out.  I had to really let go of my control issues for this one! :)

Close-up ... you can see lots of detail with this photo... loose strokes.  :)

I thought I would save myself some time and use one of the Christmas Remnant Rubs from Tim Holtz.  I think I may have had them too long because I had a heck of a time getting the sentiment to stick to the black banner.  And you can see a slight outline.  Not thrilled, but it's there and I'm going with it. :)

I hope you'll check out the February CAS Christmas post and see the beautiful reinder cards from our Designers.  If you haven't played along yet, there's still a week to go.  Making Christmas cards throughout the year takes a lot of pressure off when Christmas gets close.



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Stamps:  Winter Waters Edge (Nellie's Choise)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Archival Inks - Minis (Ranger);  Salty Ocean distress ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   sponges, paint brushes, white acrylic paint, Remnant Rubs (Tim Holtz)

Challenges:
CAS Christmas February Reminder - Winter Scene

24 comments:

Leslie Miller said...

Dang, I have some archival inks and have never thought of using them this way. I love the idea of adding snow without the colors bleeding. Such a pretty scene. Loving the Nellies Choice scene stamps lately. Beautiful CAS Christmas card, Loll!

Julia Aston said...

What a wonderful job you did inking and blending the colors on this lovely stamp Loll - I have to go back and re-read your technique! a beautiful winter water scene! xx

Christine Alexander said...

Great winter scene Loll, love all the snow on the trees XX

Lisa Elton said...

So wonderfully peaceful! Beautiful CAS card, Loll!

Papercraft Boutique said...

You created a beautiful serene winter scene, Loll! Your watercoloring is so beautiful and I love the loose strokes and the softened snowflakes in the sky. The (thick?) white acrylic paint on the trees looks like real snow.
Hideko xx

kiwimeskreations said...

A wonderful scene Loll, and so beautifully made. I too have kept rub-ons too long, with the same issues as you encountered!
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Aquarius said...

Beautiful winter scene

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS Winter scene Loll and am totally in LOVE with how you painted this scene!! SO peaceful looking...makes me almost like Winter! Was glad to see that I'm not the only one who has discovered Nellie's Choice stamps too...such lovely stamps and now I want more! Lovely, lovely card my friend! Hugs. :0)

Mac Mable said...

What an atmospheric card Loll. So glad you let go of your control issues....lol x. Thank you for the inspiration/tips about using archival inks. I love the artistic and loose way you've done this amazing Winter Scene Loll x.

HilaryJane said...

What a beautiful calm winter scene, love it xx

Brenda in IN said...

A beautiful scene and a great job adding the snow. I love the comment "letting go of my control issues". Don't we all have those when making cards!

Nstiz said...

Wow! What a glorious scene. It looks like a place I'd want to be. Love your color choices too. And I spy another stamp I can't live without (grin). Gorgeous card!

Susan said...

Wonderful peaceful winter scene! Love the soft colouring and the loose white acrylic strokes for the snow!

Brenda said...

What a beautiful scene/card Loll! Love your "coloring", I feel like I am sitting right in that scene. Love how you did the sentiment too, just draws the eye right into your scene. Hugs, Brenda

Pat said...

This is beautiful Loll and I love the way you applied the colour and the permanent nature of the ink allowed the snow to stay really white which is good to remember and it looks crisp and clean but also the looser strokes give it a more natural look and so atmospheric too. x

BożenA said...

Incredibly designed card. I love how you created a winter scene and cut a circle out of it. Adding sentiment to the black banner created a beautiful foundation for this winter scene. I also love how you added white acrylic paint to create these snow drifts. Such a beautiful card, Loll.
xx

Izzy Scrap said...

WOW ! This is so beautiful Loll ! Your winter scene looks so real, the white acrylic paint adds a lovely dimension to your wonderful colouring. Your soft inking and loose white acrylic strokes make a peaceful and serene winter scene. Gorgeous ! Thanks for having me guest design with you all for this challenge !

Barb Ghig said...

I'm so impressed with your gorgeous winter scene, Loll! You did an amazing job adding texture to each element with your acrylic paint...so realistic and absolutely beautiful! xx

Trina P. said...

A beautiful serene snowy winter scene, Loll! Amazing job adding colour to it with your archival inks!… I thought for sure you watercolored it.

Bonnie said...

You loose strokes add the look of texture and a very realistic sky, Lolly! I love this snowy tree! Such a peaceful scene!

TK said...

Love the loose strokes -- really pretty, Loll, it makes me want to be in the mountains, snowed into a cozy cabin!

Linda said...

Beautiful, Loll. Love all of the dimension you have created with the addition of the snow. Lovely winter scene.

Robyn Oliver said...

A lovely wintery scene Loll, your card is wonderful... it's inspiring me to get on with it and join the CAS challenge.. mojo is up and down these day, hugs Robyn

Cathy said...

Beautiful winter scene Loll, great job colouring with the archival inks too, Cathy x