I let the trees be the star of my CAS design. I dry embossed my SU "On Point" EB folder on SU Whisper White Thick CS. My card base is also WW thick CS.
I used Loll Thompson's "Smooshing with Inks" video tutorial for my Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks background using Juniper and Pesto AI's.
I die cut both trees once with WW CS and once with the Alcohol Inks background and off set the white layers to make the trees look like they were covered with snow. Attaching with SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.
I attached the dry EB layer to the card front, attached the trees and the STAMPlorations "Oh, Christmas Tree" sentiment after stamping with Archival Jet Black ink using MISTI.
I added the SSS Assorted Moonshine sequins and done ! I will probably make a couple more with this design, since I still have another AI green toned background piece. I do love going to my stash of backgrounds for quick and fun cards.
I got the idea for the layout from the CTS #200 Sketch
Adding to SSSblog Monday Challenge..O' Christmas Tree
SSS Blog Wednesday Challenge..Anything Goes
Enjoy and thank you for looking and especially for your comments. Happy Holiday Stamping.....
stunning card Nancy...simple classy and elegant...thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge...hugs Kath xxx
ReplyDeleteI love her! This card does have such a surprising lightness, is the very "air" :-) Beautiful white background, gently pressed and openwork tree. Just wonderful!
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BozenA
hello nancy! sweet trees...I luv this! I am so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!
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sparkle & shine, kindness *~*
I'm so in love with CAS designs and this one is perfection! Fabulous embossed background, and those trees are gorgeous! Love the pretty sequins, too.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! Fabulous take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteNancy, the Woodlands dies are my favorite of all! I used them to death and even got an extra set! They look magnificent in your alcohol ink background. I'm loving that embossing folder of yours too!
ReplyDeleteI got the die...because of You my friend!!! I would have gotten sooner, except it was always Out of Stock! You will be seeing it more. It is perfect for any occasion:-)
DeleteBeautiful card Nancy. LOVE that die. I had to buy it after seeing many beautiful creations by Nancy S. :) Your alcohol inks paper is just gorgeous. Love the colours against all that beautiful white space. Adding the dry embossing kicks everything up a notch. :) xx
ReplyDeleteNancy awesome card especially when you know you can go to the stash to make more. Love the layering with white for the snow.
ReplyDeleteNancy S has been the enable for all including me :)
so lovely....love the fresh look.
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Karen
Wonderful CAS card. The embossing folder you chose for the background is perfect: it echoes the triangular shape of the trees, gives the card more texture, and also gives it a fresh, modern look. A winner!
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS! I predict a winner!
ReplyDeleteI love this die too ... And I really love how you've used them here! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteNancy, I've been staring in wonder and awe at your beautiful card for easily the past 15 minutes...and that's the second time I've done so! I feel transported into a magical forest...Gorgeous! Definitely a winner for the challenges and, especially, for bring us joy!
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Gorgeous! I love the layered trees and the background!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! I love this!
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ReplyDeleteIt is SU "On Point" EB folder. It was in last years Holiday catty and is retired. I have it in my description. Thank you for your comments. Hugs, Nancy
Deletejust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Thank you for explaining how you made it.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so beautiful. I love these trees. I have this set and can't wait to see how a go at making a smooshing background comes out. Enjoy your day!
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