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January 19, 2021

WINTER WONDERLAND CONTINUED!

 


In addition to this card which I made as Guest Designer at Retro Rubber Challenge Blog this week, which you can find lots of info for HERE, I made four more cards to share with you!

Serene Scene

Playing along with the following Challenges:






SUPPLIES
STAMPS  main image - PSX #K3206, words - Stampin' Up! Winter is Calling set
INKS  Versamark, Stampin' Up! retired blue
DIES  Crafter's Companion Signature Collection by Sara Davies Snowflake Quartet set, Stampin' Up Bitty Banners set  
EMBELLISHMENTS  random flat back gem
CARDSTOCK  random cream, blue and white


STEPS
1.  Cut blue and cream panels to fit a standard white card as shown.
2.  Using Versamark ink, stamp main image on blue panel and heat emboss with white ink. Trim around lines.
3.  On scrap of white cardstock,  stamp part of sentiment in blue ink and die cut.
4.  Die cut snowflakes from cream scraps.
5.  Time to assemble!  Adhere one snowflake in lower corner, then layer cream panel, then blue image panel to white card front.  Adhere second snowflake and gem as shown.  Use foam tape to adhere banner.





Leaping Along






SUPPLIES
STAMPS  snowflakes background - Peddler's Pack, Scratched background - Stampin' Up!, deer - Stamper's Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Reindeer Flight set #CMS 052, words - Hero Arts#C3038 Winter
INKS  Versamark, Distress dye blue, black Staz On
EMBELLISHMENTS  Hero Arts mirror back flat back gems
CARDSTOCK  random cream, blue, black and white



STEPS
1.  Cut blue, cream and black panels to fit a standard white card as shown.
2.  Using Versamark ink, stamp snowflakes background image on blue panel and heat emboss with white ink.
3.  Ink Scratched background stamp with blue ink and stamp over snowflakes.  Wipe ink off snowflakes.
4.  Ink blend blue ink into corners and edges of snowflake panel. Wipe ink off snowflakes.
5.  Stamp words in upper corner as shown with black Staz On ink.  
6.  Using Versamark ink, stamp reindeer on white scrap and heat emboss with sparkle detail black embossing powder.  Fussy cut.
7.  Time to assemble!  Adhere snowflake panel to black panel, and black panel to cream panel.  Adhere panel stack to white card front. Adhere reindeer cutout as shown using foam tape.  Apply gems wherever desired.




Silent Soft and Slow

Playing along with the following Challenges:






SUPPLIES
STAMPS  words - Northwoods Rubber Stamps #J6827
INKS  Versamark, Stampin' Up! Baja Breeze reinker
DIES  Sizzix Snowflake #2, Stampin' Up! Edgelits Adorning Accents #125595
EMBOSSING FOLDER  Darice
EMBELLISHMENTS  random faceted mirror back flat back gems
CARDSTOCK  random white and silver cardstock
OTHER Nuvo Crystal Drops in Gloss Simply White, silver detail embossing powder, Stickles glitter glue in Frosted Lace, Stampin' Up! pleated ribbon



STEPS
1.  Cut silver and white panels to fit a standard white card as shown.
2.  Put some drops of reinker on acetate sheet and spritz with water.  Lay white cardstock panel in puddles till desired coverage is achieved. Allow panel to dry thouroughly.
3.  Run inked panel through embossing machine using snowflake folder.
4.  Heat emboss words in center of panel using Versamark ink and detail silver embossing powder.
5.  Die cut large snowflake from white cardstock and adhere to background.  Trim excess from edges. Cover with glitter glue.
6.  Die cut scallop edge and apply flat back mirror gems as shown. 
7.  Time to assemble!  Adhere decorative panel to silver cardstock panel, and affix to white card front.  Apply scallop border and ribbon as shown using sticky double sided tape.  Apply gems and Nuvo drops as you like.





Quiet Beauty



SUPPLIES
STAMPS  words - Stampin' Up! A Beautiful Season set, trees - Stamper's Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Reindeer Flight set #CMS 052
INKS  Memento London Fog, Stampin' Up! Baja Breeze reinker
CARDSTOCK  random white and dark grey cardstock
OTHER  Stickles glitter glue in Frosted Lace


STEPS
1.  Cut gray and white panels to fit a standard white card as shown.
2.  Put some drops of reinker on acetate sheet and spritz with water.  Lay white cardstock panel in puddles till desired coverage is achieved. Allow panel to dry thouroughly.
3.  Stamp trees on inked panel.
5.  Cut white cardstock scrap into snowdrift form and poke holes along curved edge.
6.  Use gray ink to stamp words on snowdrift panel. 
7.  Time to assemble!  Adhere decorative panel to gray cardstock panel, and affix to white card front.  Apply curved white panel with words. Apply glitter glue to trees.


16 comments:

Maria said...

What lovely cards! Love your shades of blue and all the great images. Thank you for playing along with Just Us Girls this week.

dj said...

Wowsers!!! Each of these cards are beautiful!! You rocked our "let it snow" challenge with you winter wonderland of pines!! We are so glad that you played along with our challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!!

Dotty Jo said...

Your cards are all beautiful! I especially love the deer cards. Thanks for playing at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x

Becca Sadler said...

Lots of beautiful cards shared in your posting! Thanks for including A Place To Start challenge blog in your links! --Becca/DT

My name is Erika. said...

Wow. What a wonderful group of winter blues cards. You have so many beauties it is hard to pick a favorite. I love the Wordsworth quote and the embossed snow scene. I am truly impressed. Thanks for joining us at Try It on Tuesday with all of these gorgeous cards.. Hugs-Erika

Josephine said...

What a lovely set of wintery cards! They're so pretty and serene.

Thanks for joining us at International Art and Soul!

Billie A said...

Very pretty cards. So creative and awesome images. Thanks for sharing over at Crafty Sentiments, Cardz 4 Guyz,.

Fiona said...

Wow - I love them all - I'm particularly fond of the deer as I love deer in cards -my favourite one here is that deer scene - how wonderful is that - all would suit our challenge this week at HSS thanks for sharing.

Sue Jackson said...

What a simply stunning set of winter cards. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Guys. Hope to see you again soon!

Stampin by Genny said...

Fabulous background for the trees. Such a great idea to use Bermuda Bay. So glad you were inspired to join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

Angie said...

Great variety of winter cards! Thanks for joining us at Get Creative Challenges! Angie-DT/Owner

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Sandy said...

Fabulous winter cards. Thanks for sharing with us at Get Creative Challenges.
Hugs, Sandy DT

Mandy said...

Nancy your cards are amazing. So many different styles and techniques. Thankyou for the detail you have put into your instructions, so inspiring.

Thank you very much for entering your lovely card into our challenge. Good luck with the prize draw.

Stay healthy, happy, keep crafting and Creating Joy :)

Mandy ♥
DT for The Paper Funday Challenges
Made By Mandy – My personal Blog

ionabunny said...

Wow, that first deer scene stamp is just gorgeous. Love your cards. Thanks for joining the fun at Christmas Kickstart. Hugz

Chana Malkah said...

Thanks for your wonderful submission to our challenge at 613 Avenue Create! There was so much awesome detailed work on your project, but your frosty background was a show stopper! Thanks for sharing with us1
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner

Chana Malkah said...

Your backgrounds are so beautiful and soothing! Thanks for sharing this beauty with us at A Place to Start!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner