Morning.
Meet today's card.
I'm trying to make cards that will easily go through the mail without using extra postage. This card uses die-cuts and embellishments but is still pretty flat.
I began by using a leftover piece of inked paper. I had inked up another card and there was ink left on my non-stick craft sheet. Instead of letting it go to waste, I soaked it up with another piece of cardstock and my background was born.
I used a snowflake die from Simon Says and did an embedded die-cut using it. That kept my card surface flat yet added visual interest with the snowflake.
I repeat stamped the sentiment from Penny Black giving it a journal feel.
Using a piece of drywall tape, I stenciled using the same Salty Ocean Distress ink then added some Nuvo to add some dew like water drops. The blue button in the center of the snowflake is flat too but nice and shiny.
Adding my card to these challenges:
Simon Says- CHRISTMAS TO DIE FOR
Addicted to Stamps and More- ANYTHING GOES
Challenge Up Your Life- SNOWFLAKES
Sweet Stampin- GOT THE BLUES
Winter Wonderland- SNOW IS FALLING
Have a great weekend and thanks for coming for a visit.
Supplies: stamps- Penny Black/ ink-Memento, Distress/ Nuvo drops/ drywall tape/ non-stick craft sheet/ Mini Mister/ die-SSS/ MISTI
16 comments:
Lovely card, Karen. I like the stamping on the background and the snowflake is beautiful. Elizabeth xx
Love the inlaid snowflake - a great way to keep the card flat for mailing. And what a wonderful background - great combination of stencils and text.
Oh, I absolutely love the inlaid snowflake, Karen, and your background is amazing! Beautifully done, sweet friend! Hope you've had a wonderful weekend so far. Can you believe Christmas is less than a month from now already? Wow! Hugs! xoxo
This is gorgeous! I love the beautiful background you created for your inlaid snowflake!
This is so so pretty! Great layering! Hugs, Autumn
Gorgeous! Love the inlaid die cut and the fab background. xxx
This is very cool. I like that stark white snowflake against the wordy background. I like your flat layering!!!
Another beautiful design. And, of course, I love the blues.
I love your die cut snowflake inlay and button over your watercolored stamped background. Your card has a wonderful holiday feel my friend. TFS.. Hugs, Nancy
So clever and beautiful.
Faith
x
Beautiful card, lovely stamping...love that it is 'post friendly' ! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
Chris
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I wish I had the knack for putting all those wonderful elements onto the background and have it look so cohesive, Karen. Your card is beautiful.
Gorgeous card Karen! I love the inlaid snowflake & your stencil work looks fabulous.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Mandy xx
Gorgeous card Karen. Love the details.
Thanks so much for joining us at Winter Wonderland.
Lou DT xo
Oh this is gorgeous! I love it! Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week. Sammy-x
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