Monday, May 14, 2012
Enjoy the Season
Well, I had so much fun creating my card for the ABC Christmas Challenge that I was inspired to try to make one more before the challenge I is for Icy Inspiration is over. This time the photo I used for inspiration was the penguins and snow. I remembered I had some penguin stamps.
I found a pack of 6x6 textured papers from Bazzill Basics called Two Scoops that I had gotten from my LSS Cat's Creations Scrapbooks. I wanted to choose a bright paper and found this blue that I loved! I stamped the snowflakes with a retired stamp set from Unity called Little Jolly Winter using embossing ink and white embossing powder. I stamped the snowy hills, applied glossy accents, added Diamond Dust and set aside to dry. I stamped the sentiment with embossing ink and used black embossing powder. I cut out the sentiment to look like a sign and inked with Distress Ink Vintage Photo. I cut a strip of paper to make the sign post and colored with my Copic Marker E79. I stamped the penguin and colored with my Copic Markers C1, Y17 and E79. I popped the penguin with some foam tape. The ribbon is from my stash. I don't know if I'll do this every time but we'll see! Hope you enjoy and thanks for taking time to look!
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Hi Valerie, I like your card - just checking what some others had done for this challenge. This is the first time that I had submitted one for this challenge too. It's certainly a good way to get organised for Christmas and encouraging me to strive to do better. Your card is an inspiration. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWell look at you!! Two cards for the same challenge! I'm impressed :) and very proud of you. I have yet to attempt that. LOL So glad you enjoyed it enough to made two cards. And your card is stunning! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I Love your blog layout! Glad you were able to find a template and make it work for you! It looks great!!
ReplyDeleteLove how this second card turned out. Fab snowflakes and love the glittery snow below the lovely penguin too. Thanks for playing at ABC Christmas challenge and good luck. Hope to see you back wednesday for a new challenge. Bettina xx
ReplyDeleteThanks You Suze! I have several friends who make fabulous cards and never thought mine were as good but I decided to quit thinking that way and just try! Glad I provided some inspiration for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy! I had some momentum and some time...a little unusual I know! May not be able to do that every time. Glad you like the layout! Thanks again for all your help! I couldn't have done it without you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bettina! I do plan to come back and play some more. My goal is to go back and make cards of the alphabet I missed.
ReplyDeleteCute card, Thanks for entering ABC Christmas challenge this time,
ReplyDeleteGood luck, hugs Samantha :0)
PS we have a new challenge started today so hope you can come play again soon x
Thanks Samantha! I have seen the new challenge and plan to participate!
ReplyDeleteValerie, I love the blue Two Scoops you used for this card. I'm sure I have some of that - I bought some of nearly every color at the retreat. LOL Your sign post is really cute, too. I'm determined to get going on my Christmas cards (personal and OWH) this summer. It helps to feel cooler in the Texas summer when you are thinking about snow, penguins and Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks Allison! I thought the ABC Christmas Card Challenge was a great way to get jump started in making cards!
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