Monday, October 7, 2019

CAS Christmas - Winter Scene

Hello friends.  Susan has a wonderful challenge over at CAS Christmas this month and is looking for a WINTER SCENE.


Quite a while ago I had won a gift certificate to Serendipity Stamps and had fun shopping, but then had never gotten around to using the stamps I bought!  So anyway, perfect timing to pull out the Winter Fenceline stamp to create my Winter scene...


I started by blending my background with Salty Ocean, Worn Lipstick, & Stormy Sky DOX inks and then splattering lightly with white acrylic paint.  Once dry, I stamped my fenceline image in Versafine Black Onyx ink and then die cut using a Lil Inkers Rectangle Stitched die.  Before attaching to my card base, I stamped the "Peace" portion of my sentiment (PTI's Think Big Favorites: #21) and then sprayed with Sheer Shimmer Sparkle Spritz.


Here's a closer up where you can kind of see the sparkle better.  Before attaching to my card base I added the rest of the sentiment ("on earth") and then added my stamped panel that I backed with some foam for a little added dimension.

One more for my Christmas stash, and I think I'm getting pretty close to being done!  Now if I can just get them all addressed and signed and actually mailed out before Christmas!!  Check out all the absolutely GORGEOUS Winter Scene cards from the DT, and then play along right HERE.  This challenge is open till the 24th.

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


18 comments:

Viv said...

Love this Marcia. Fab colours. Been trying to source Serendipity stamps in the UK for a couple of years now as the $33.95 postage costs would see off my bank balance!!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Such a serene scene, Marcia - just love your blended background!! The "snow" and shimmer add the perfect touches!!

I Card Everyone said...

AS much as I love to get Christmas cards made ahead of the rush, I truly am not looking forward to Winter - your Winter scene is gorgeous, however! Fabulous sky, Marcia!
=]

Robyn Oliver said...

Lovely card Marcia... nice colour choice for this scenic stamp

Lisa Elton said...

Oooooh, look how pretty your sky is! This is fabulous Marcia!

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful background Marcia, and you used one of my favourite stamps :) thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Birgit said...

This is stunning Marcia! The sky is blended to perfection and I love the sprinkles of snow and glitter. Just gorgeous!

Bobby said...

Love that sky, Marcia. It's a very peaceful setting.

Lyn Bernatovich said...

I love the peaceful colors of your card. All is calm for sure. xoxo

Bonnie said...

What a pretty sunset and peaceful scene, Marcia! Love that shimmer too. I bought a bottle of it during the summer and keep forgetting to use it. Thanks for the reminder. And thanks for sharing this with us at CAS Christmas!

Anita in France said...

Serene indeed, Marcia ... what a fabulous scene! The blending of those soft colours is gorgeous ... and the simple line art stamping allows it to glow (and sparkle) in all it's glory! Hugs, Anita :)

Susan said...

What a wonderful winter scene! The blending of the pink and blue is fabulous - really captures a chilly winter dawn! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Christmas!

Loll said...

So pretty Marcia. Your blended colours are done expertly. Love these cold colours for a winter scene. The shimmer adds a love bit of sparkle! xx

Linda said...

Beautiful winter scene, Maria. Your blended background is so pretty. It was so great getting to know you this past week. What a fun retreat. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Linda said...

Marcia, sorry about. I'm operating on 5 hours of sleep. The part about the card is all true just thought I was on another blog. Lol....But I love your card...

Ros Crawford said...

I absolutely love that stamp and I absolutely LOVE the background blending you created! Stunning!

Trina P. said...

Wonderful winter scene. Beautiful colours. Love the sparkle. Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Nance said...

Soooo very pretty, Marcia! Love the peacefulness it evokes. Makes me long for some quiet snowy days in NC! xx