Being retired, I have no daily commute so it's easy to be a fan of a day or two of snow. I am enjoying our recent snowfall and am making up a few last winter cards before I switch to the Valentines full time.
My friend Peggy was destashing a few stamps and she let me have first pick at them. I have always wanted SU's Lovely as a Tree set. She was getting rid of it and I was happy to take it off her hands.
I've finally gotten it out to play with, courtesy of the Just Us Girls challenge - Emboss Resist technique.
I heat embossed with white Hero Arts powder and then added Distress Inks in Black Soot, Faded Jeans, Broken China and Tumbled Glass with an ink blending sponge. I like the ombre effect these colors produce and it gives me a feeling of winter. After inking I used a microfiber cloth to take off any left over ink on the trees. The finished panel was attached to a black card base.
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9 comments:
Gorgeous, Cat! It's clearly easy to see why you would like this stamp and you've used it marvelous with that rich night sky!
lucky you to get that stamp set and you've used it beautifully!
How lovely! Jo x
I love those trees and the colours you have used are gorgeous. I don't envy you having snow, but as you say it does give you an excuse to stay in and make cards, not that an excuse is needed xxx
Jaw droppingly gorgeous! who could let go of this stamp??? Score!!
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Pretty card using this technique. Glad you were able to get that stamp set. I have it and love it. TFS
I can see why you snagged this set -- it works so perfectly with the technique. Thanks for joining in at JUGS
I'm calling this the winner! Absolutely gorgeous card, Cat!
Wow, Cat ... such impact ... this is simply gorgeous! Hugs, Anita :)
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