Monday, January 22, 2018

Merry Monday #274 - SNOW

Hello friends.  This week's challenge at Merry Monday is brought to us by Nina and she would like to see SNOW on your Christmas cards!


Isn't that such a pretty and peaceful inspiration photo?!  Here's what I came up with:


I started by embossing a piece of white cs with an older Darice ef, and then blended it with Salty Ocean, Broken China, and Faded Jeans distress ink.  I added a simple die cut from AliExpress and embossed my sentiment from PTI's Snowfall Style in silver on the bottom of the die cut piece.



I added a little bit of Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (SU!) to the center of the embossed snowflakes...looks really sparkly IRL!!  Added this layer to a white card base to finish off my CAS card.

And because I had a snippet of the background left, and didn't want to throw it away, I have a twofer for you.

I used MFT's Peek-A-Boo Window die to frame my little snippet, and then added the same sentiment as the card above, and also added a die cut snowflake in silver mirror cardstock from PTI's Silver White Winter's.

Another CAS card for my Christmas stash!!  :0)  I think Loll Thompson is rubbing off on me!!  :0)

Check out all the beautiful inspiration from the DT and then play along with us!  You can find all the info right HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


13 comments:

Jacqueline said...

Beautiful card, the embossed sky adds so much!

Unknown said...

Marcia, Happy Monday I have that song in my head Let It Snow, Great take on this weeks challenge love the monochromatic look against the soft blue background. Have a great week.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love both versions, Marcia - fabulous inking on your embossed backgrounds! Love the script on the sentiment too - so pretty in silver!!

Kara Lynne said...

Both of your cards are beautiful, Marcia! I love the blue white and silver combination that gives it a frosty feel. It's snowing here right now - maybe I'll get the chance to play along!

JoAnn said...

Love both of your cards Marcia. Great way to use that snippet of that lovely embossed paper too.

Notes by Nina said...

Fabulous cards, I love the colours and fun texture.

Linda said...

Two awesome cards, Marcia. Your embossed background is beautiful. Have a great week.

Birgit said...

How did I miss this? Your card is so wintry and pretty! The embossed snowflake background looks fabulous and that silver snowflake and sentiment is just the perfect finishing touch!

Loll said...

Both designs are beautiful Marcia!! Love the dry embossing and then sponging ... not sure I have done that before. Now I need to try it! :) You always inspire me! Glad I'm rubbing off ... look at you building your stash! xx

AlisonC said...

Both beautiful, I love the colour, but the second is my favourite. :)

Bonnie said...

I love how you've sponged the color on the embossed snowflakes, Marcia! It makes a beautiful background for the snowy hill! The second card is as awesome as the first! Glad you didn't waste a snippet of that background!

Rosemary said...

beautiful set of cards, Marcia!! the embossed and inked backgrounds are gorgeous!!

Susan Joyce said...

Two wonderful cards Marcia, love the sponged snowflakes.