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Saturday 26 November 2016

Snowflake Wishes

 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 



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
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16 comments:

  1. Elizabeth26 November 2016 at 10:44

    Lovely card, Karen. I like the stamping on the background and the snowflake is beautiful. Elizabeth xx

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  2. Susan26 November 2016 at 11:39

    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.

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  3. CherylQuilts26 November 2016 at 11:53

    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

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  4. Diane Jaquay26 November 2016 at 16:26

    This is gorgeous! I love the beautiful background you created for your inlaid snowflake!

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  5. SewPaperPaint26 November 2016 at 16:53

    This is so so pretty! Great layering! Hugs, Autumn

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  6. Craftychris26 November 2016 at 17:21

    Gorgeous! Love the inlaid die cut and the fab background. xxx

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  7. Princess Judy Palmer26 November 2016 at 20:55

    This is very cool. I like that stark white snowflake against the wordy background. I like your flat layering!!!

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  8. Verna Angerhofer26 November 2016 at 21:05

    Another beautiful design. And, of course, I love the blues.

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  9. nancy littrell26 November 2016 at 22:51

    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

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  10. Faith A at Daffodil Cards27 November 2016 at 10:56

    So clever and beautiful.
    Faith
    x

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  11. Chris27 November 2016 at 18:05

    Beautiful card, lovely stamping...love that it is 'post friendly' ! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
    Chris
    x

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  12. Bobby27 November 2016 at 20:34

    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.

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  13. Mandy29 November 2016 at 15:05

    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

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  14. LOU2 December 2016 at 07:36

    Gorgeous card Karen. Love the details.
    Thanks so much for joining us at Winter Wonderland.
    Lou DT xo

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  15. Sammy2 December 2016 at 19:02

    Oh this is gorgeous! I love it! Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week. Sammy-x

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