Are you ready for another FUN challenge with a beautiful inspiration photo? Well, if so, you're in luck. We have a fabulous Winter Solace Challenge starting today over at The Card Concept and we really hope that you will join us. There's so much fabulous inspiration on The Card Concept Blog to get you started. You don't have to take anything in the photo literally. It's just a starting point for your own creativity.
I used basic black cardstock for the base layered with basic white cardstock for the background. I rubbed the background using a cool moon stencil, and I used some Luxe Glaze for the stars. I cut the trees using the same colors of oxide ink (Fossilized Amber and Hickory Smoke) by using Tim Holtz Tree Dies.
The deer and the stamped sentiment I used are both found in the Farmhouse Christmas Stamp Set. The deer was hand cut, and I raised it up with White 3-D Foam Tabs. I sprinkled the trees with ultra-fine white glitter. That's about it. Pretty simple. What elements of this inspiration photo speak to you?
I really loved the sparkly trees, the deer and these wonderful colors. You can use any of these elements that you like; or you can come up with your own design. It's all open to your interpretation and we're looking forward to seeing where your creativity takes you.
Thanks for visiting me today. Be sure to stop by The Card Concept Blog to join the fun. We look forward to having you play along in this fun challenge. Have a wonderful week, my creative blog friends.
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The Die Cut Divas - January: Something New - Here's what's NEW: I recently purchased the cool moon stencil, and this is the first time I've used it. I also used some new Luxe Glaze for the stars. The die-cuts I used are Tim Holtz tree dies.
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Blessings,
Karen
stunning creation using our TicTacToe challenge at Cardz 4 Guyx, thank you for playing along!
ReplyDeleteSmitten with this design Karen. The colors are unexpected and it's absolutely stunning! I could get lost in this one!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous trees behind the stag, Karen , & the moon looks amazing - love this!! Thanks for sharing at Die Cut Divas!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! A fantastic three in a row on our tic-tac-toe board!! So glad you joined the fun and played along with our masculine challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! Deb Horst, DT #C4G363
ReplyDeleteA really pretty card, Karen. Just the right touch of masculine and a great take on both TCC inspiration and our C4G Tic Tac Toe line. So glad you shared this card with us. Cheers, Jolanda - DT
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a knockout - I never would have expected those colors to make your winter card with such beauty. So glad you joined our Die Cut Divas January challenge to use something new.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Karen, so striking in those unusual colours, it's perfect for our 'Use a die cut' theme at Crafty Calendar, thank you for joining in.
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Great use of the color palette to create such a beautiful forest scene. Love the way you used the tree die cuts and "inner" pieces. Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas.
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