The main task here was to find pieces of red card that would fit the large word stamps I wanted to use, and some white to cut into snowflakes, but I also found this sheet of mottled aqua paper that would make a lovely background.
The stamps come with matching dies, so I stamped and heat embossed the words in white and then die cut them.
Then I die cut lots of snowflakes and arranged them over the aqua to create a snowy background and topped them with the words. I finished by adding sparkle in the form of lots of tiny gems - please tell me I'm not the only person who feels a snowflake needs a "centre" like a flower, despite knowing that in real life it simply doesn't happen?
I've made this card for two challenges :
Christmas Kickstart - Delectable Die Cuts
Pixie's Snippets Playground - Challenge 349
6 comments:
Really great card Jane - and I loved seeing how you match/sort out which snippet to use. I'm with you on the snowflake centres as well! BUT, if you do win this current prize I promise you that the matching is a walk in the park. So long as you have the big die cuts lined up then your sentiment cut will always work out right! I lost a lot of sleep over this one working out the mechanics of it all :)
Hugs
Di xx and a woof (as we're not far away) from Dudley! Little scamp is fast asleep like a starfish in the bathroom - he loves cool tiled floors it seems. BUT, rustle a cheese wrapper and he'll be there like a flash! Do let me know if you would would ever like to babysit him - he comes with toys, love and food!
Wouldn't it be great though if they did!!! This card has come together beautifully using up your snippets and the background paper was a great find from your stash. My recent turnabout of my craftroom turned up lots of items I had not exactly forgotten about just forgotten where they were. Everything is labelled up now so no excuses for not using. Hugs Mrs A.
Sweet card.
I love using snowflakes and this card is really sweet. Thanks for playing the Christmas Kickstart Challenge.
I agree; the centers of snowflakes look bare without a rhinestone or brad there. I love how you also included them around your snowflakes!
I love this beautiful card.
Evelyn
Gorgeous card, Jane! I'm totally with you on the gem centres - just finishes things off so ncely. Thanks for playing along at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x
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