There are so many possibilities with Snow ... and I had tons of ideas running through my head. I looked through my NBUS (never-before-used-schtuff) pile and found an adorable stamp and die set ...
I stamped the image in black ink and heat embossed with clear on both mixed media paper and white card stock. Then I watercoloured the mixed media image with Distress Inks. The mixed media card is ivory, not white and I wanted to have the snowman, bear's hat cuff & pompom to be white, so I fussy-cut all the watercoloured pieces and paper pieced them onto the image stamped on white card.
I added some Clear Wink of Stella to the bear's hat cuff and pompom for some shimmer and red chalk for the cheeks. I sponged my card front with two shades of blue ink and then splattered with diluted white acrylic paint for snow.
I popped up the image onto my background and added some torn snow hills and a simple sentiment to finish the card.
Close-up ...
Also sending this card to NBUS Challenge #79. This is the first outing for this stamp set :)
Hope to see you in the gallery at Christmas Kickstart Challenge #103 - Snow Alert!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Fun Flurries (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Black Soot, Salty Ocean, Spiced Marmalade, Rusty Hinge (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Fun Flurries die (Penny Black), watercolour paint brushes, red chalk, white acrylic pen (Posca), diluted white acrylic paint, Clear Wink of Stella
Challenges:
So happy to have you as our elfin muse this month over at Christmas Kickstart, Loll! Love your card so much, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThis is just so cute!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being the Christmas Kickstart elf, Loll, and what a great snow challenge. That is such a cute image and your coloring is amazing as always.
ReplyDeleteThere is just something special about those PB bears and snowmen and, Loll, you've captured their magic here today!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win! I can't wait to play along with you!
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Your image is adorable and colored beautifully. Love how you fussy cut the white pieces and added them to colored one. Congrats on the guest designer spot.
ReplyDeleteAnother adorably fun PB image! And oh my, your fussy-cutting has me amazed as the fuzzy bear is not easy to fussy-cut! Wonderful card, Loll, and I hope to be joining you soon in the challenge
ReplyDeleteAdorable card, Loll! I love the bear and snowman image and your lovely coloring! Fabulous snowy scene! Sue N
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little winter scene Loll. :)
ReplyDeleteAnother really cute bear Loll and a delightful snowman companion, and the torn paper snowhills and pretty blue sky make a wonderful background, and finished with some lovely falling snow and sentiment..a fabulous card and congratulations on being the Guest Designer over at Christmas Kickstart. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect snowy scene, Loll! You've coloured those adorable figures beautifully, and I particularly love how rosy their cheeks are in the cold.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Hugs,
Carol x
What a lovely happy and snowy little Christmas card. Love the red cheeks. That bear is definitely having fun in the snow. Congrats on your GD spot xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE it. x
ReplyDeleteYay, congrats to you on guesting, Loll! Your card is perfectly adorable. What a sweet pair they are!
ReplyDeleteNot only a cute and fabulous card, but a great tip too to keep the white parts white, I love it! xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Loll!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
This is adorable! I love the torn card for snow and your colouring is great.
ReplyDeleteAwesome fussy cutting for the snowman and hat brim, Lolly! Such a delightful image and beautifully watercolored. Congratulations on your well deserved Guest Designer spot!
ReplyDeleteYou and those ADORABLE teddy bears...they get me every time Loll! Your coloring skills are perfection on both the bear and sweet snowman too, and you've also definitely got the "snow" part down on this sweet, sweet card my friend! Congrats on being GD for CKS...well deserved!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteHey, congrats on being Jo's guest elf this month! What a fun challenge and adorable card! You can bet I'll be playing along. Your watercolored Penny Black pair is so sweet! Very clever paper piecing for the snowman, with a beautiful snowy sky and torn edges for snow. Precious!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet bear with snowman, Loll - love the torn hills & splatter snow too!! Congrats on being Jo's elf at Christmas Kickstart!!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see this card at NBUS, Loll, it's a great motivation to think on snow and Christmas! I love the scene you've made for this sweet pair that make my heart melt.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your GD Loll and your card is so adorable! I love that sweet bear and cool snowman xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats for being Jo's guest elf this month:-) Such an adorable Winter Scene, Loll:-) Merry Christmas dear friend:-) So Fun this time of year:-)
ReplyDeleteOh this is super cute. And I love the snowy sky background and the 'torn' snowdrifts. I need to try that xx
ReplyDeletethese two are so cute, I love your snow splatters and your layered snow xx
ReplyDeleteSo cute Loll...lovely image for a snowy scene
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on Guest Designing at Christmas Kickstart! I'll be sure to join in! I love your adorable teddy bear building his snowman - totally perfect for the challenge and beautifully coloured.
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