I’ve said a few times before that I live in Central Florida, about halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach. It has snowed, if you call flurries snow, a few times but not in many years. Winter for us is normally about 3 weeks long in December/January. We had near freezing temperatures a few nights ago, but the days have been in the 60s and low 70s I love this weather. My Southern California transplanted husband absolutely can not stand it.
Anyway, here’s my card for the Cardz 4 Guys # 262 challenge:
The snowflake background might look a bit familiar since I used it for another design team card, which you can see here. When I created the first one, I thought it would be good to create a second one to use at another time.
A Bit of a Repeat
I think the subtle variations of color in the Balmy Blue background show up better in person. Since I did not want a solid piece of colored cardstock, I used a sponge brayer. The brayer allowed me to create a very subtle texture using the Balmy Blue ink.
Once the ink completely dried, I had some fun with the snowflake stamp from Snowman Season and some VersaMark ink. First, and foremost, I made sure to use my embossing buddy all over the background. The buddy lifts oils from fingerprints, which creates cleaner images. Next, I randomly stamped the snowflakes all over the blue background. Make sure to turn the snowflake stamp so you don’t create a uniform pattern. Then I covered the snowflakes with white embossing powder, and heat set it all. Don’t you just love watching the magic happen?
I used glossy white cardstock and the fabulous curvy dies to create the snow drifts. The curvy die made the whole process so easy since I wanted to have different shaped drifts.
The Snowman and the Layout
Since I didn’t want to use the punched out snowman, I need to figure out what I was going to do. I finally decided that I would use the snowball juggling snowman. After stamping and coloring him, I loosely fussy cut him out so I could put him on top of the snow drift. Then, I added five elegant faceted gems for the snowballs.
The layout is from a sketch challenge. Of course, I didn’t write down what challenge it was. I used the reverse side of scraps from the First Frost DSP for the shiny diagonal pieces at the top.
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Sue
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Love your take on the “Let It Snow” challenge!! I just realized that you live in FL…Me too!! I’m out on the Panhandle between Panama City and Tallahassee. We moved here from VA…don’t really miss the cold that brings the snow but I love the beauty of freshly fallen snow. Maybe that is why I picked this theme for the current challenge!!
Deb, I’m from Long Island and have seen a whole lot of snow as well. “Inclement weather days” were always fabulous! I love the challenge and am glad you picked it! Thanks!
Sue, this card is a winter wonderland creation! I love how you created that fun snowman. Thanks for all of the details in how you made this card. Being in MN I sure with our winter was as nice as yours in FL 🙂
Jennifer, somehow I am kind of sure that our winters are very different. Today was a high of 68, no humidity, breezy, just plain fabulous. Although, I truly miss the snow. My husband wants to move back to California, but the only way I am going is if we move to Big Bear Mountain. It’s beautiful in the summer, and gorgeous in the winter, even if I don’t ski. LOL