I started with a Tim Holtz die set called Winter Wishes and die cut the snowman and snowflake from white and Spring Rain (PTI) cardstock, and then antiquing them both a little with some residual brown ink left on my blending brush. Tim always makes everything look vintage, so that's where the inspiration from using the brown ink came from. Take a look...
I ran a panel of white cs through SSS's Icy Snowflakes embossing folder and then lightly ran a Spring Rain ink cube across the raised edges of the snowflakes. I also added more brown ink to the outside edges to keep with the antique/vintage look before adding the panel to a Spring Rain card base. I added foam tape behind the bookmark and the snowman to add a little dimension, and then finished with a bit of ribbon & twine and a few Disco Ball sequins (Gina K).
There are lots of fabulous examples using this sketch from the DT that you can find HERE to play along with Freshly Made Sketches (challenge ends Monday, July 28th @ 3:00PM), and if you're into SNOWMEN like I am, then you can find all kinds of inspiration HERE from the talented DT, and this challenge ends Thursday, July 31st @ 8:00PM.
I adore your antiqued snowman - is this Stump or Shorty? lol Your snowflake is absolutely gorgeous, and the embossed snowflakes bring it all together, Marcia! Gorgeous take on Jen's Sketch!
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Every element on this card flows together perfectly, Marcia! It's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, this is gorgeous. I love these kinds of cards. I try to make them and they just flop on me. Well done. Its in my top 5 of your long list of gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteNailed it! This little card is a sweet, antiqued bit of perfection -- every element is perfect, it flows and melds together like pb&j. Adorable, Marcia!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this sweet snowman, Marcia, and the bookmark, and the embossed and inked background and especially the die cut snowflake that holds your snowman! Thanks for the cooling thoughts, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHa, that's too funny that you say he looks a little confused. Now that you mention it... Gosh, I love this in the gentle colors, looking a little antique just as Tim would have liked it. The embossing is pretty, and I love the big spikey snowflake as a backdrop for your snowguy. You aced the sketch and the challenge both, Marcia!
ReplyDeleteOh Marcia, you are so talented! This is just beautiful! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace on Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the way you've used this sketch, Marcia. Your snowman is adorable and I love him perched on the large die-cut snowflake with the tag and snowflake embossed paper in the background. The colour are awesome ... muted and vintage-y --- perfect!! xx
ReplyDeleteYou definitely aced the vintage vibe, Marcia, and all the elements fit so well together. Beautiful card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteYour antique snowman is adorable. He looks great on the snowflake and lovely bookmark and embossed background. A lovely vintage style Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteWow this is beautifully vintage! Loving the blue! Glad you joined us at FMS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love vintage cards and yours is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis sweet snowman is pure vintage perfection. Your card is absolutely adorable and I love every little thing about it, from the embossed and slightly colored snowflake background to the way you've perfectly layered and antiqued everything. I think you need to do more vintage style. You aced this look and this challenge.
ReplyDeleteI just love the vintage feel of this card! That snowman is adorable! Love the tag too! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteI totally love bookmarks and snowmen...what could be better? I love this fantastic design and thanks for sharing it with us at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteI spotted this at FMS and had to come by and tell you how fantastic it is! You killed it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning! I knew it was special
ReplyDeleteThis is full of vintage adorableness! I was enamored by the French print and realized I have that stamp too! Love it all!
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