I was delighted recently to have won at The Artistic Outpost referral programme, and even happier still to select my choice of their gorgeous stamp sets as prize (not easy to choose from fab array!). After lots of deliberation I went for the 'Midwinter' set and now love it. I bet the occupants of this cabin are blissfully content in their isolation.
The top circle is Stardream card cut with a Cheery Lynn die. I stamped the cabin image and embossed with Stampendous 'Twilight' EP. Did lots of frantage for the snow 'blizzard'. Painted gesso for the snowy foreground and coated it whilst wet with Distress glitter in 'Clear Rock Candy'. Also glittered the roof, windows and tree branches. Next inked the circle edges with Versamark and embossed with Judikins 'Silver Twinkle' EP. The two sentiments are from the AO sets 'Midwinter' and 'Snowy Woods' and are embossed as per cabin, silver ringed again and dotted with sparkly gesso. Sentiments also have faint shadow inked snowflakes.
The lower circle is cut using a Noor die. Again I've embossed the edge with 'Silver Twinkle' EP and glittered it too with more 'Clear Rock Candy'. The two circle layers are each propped on cardboard circles and foam tape to heighten dimension.
For the blue 'galaxy' layer I inked white CS with a combination of Distress Inks 'Chipped Sapphire' and 'Stormy Sky', Perfect Pearls mist 'Perfect Pearl' and Distress Stain 'Picket Fence'. I then gave it 3 coats of UTEE for a good thick glaze. Whilst the UTEE was hot I sprinked on silver glass glitter and little stars. Then edged it with Idea-ology silver tinsel.
Added metal key and little star brads from stash as finishing touches.
Thanks so much for visiting - I genuinely appreciate all the lovely comments you leave me.
Have a Happy Day!
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges:
Artistic Outpost December Referral - Anything Goes using AO
Vintage Stamping Challenges - Cold and Frosty Colours
Stamping Sensations - Free and Easy
Country View Challenges - Bah, Humbug!
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. - Use Metal / Add a charm
Kaboodle Doodles - Start of Winter
QKR Stampede - Starting to Look a lot like Christmas
Everybody-Art-Challenge - Winter
Live & Love Crafts - Stardust
Hi Nicola...wow! I looove the scene that you have created! Gorgeous stamps which you have showed off so beautifully. The richness of the gold is amazing.
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Still on C&P I am afraid but still like to pop in to take a look at your latest creations and say Hi and thank you for joining us at FlonzCraft VSC.
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WOW, So beautiful & festive....Love the image and how you have framed it... the colours & tinsel are perfect... Love it.... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteWell done on your win Nicola and wow, what a fabulous card you have made with your win! I just love the cool blue background and the frosty scene you created with the cabin. The stars and tinsel are beautiful finishing touches. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely scene! Looks like a warm and cozy place to be - thanks for sharing your card with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win Nicola, you so deserve it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous frosty appearance captured and what I notice is that your Christmas cards which you have been sharing with us, all have a beautiful sense of nostalgia to them, I believe it is the little touches you had, you have a sympathetic hand when you create.
Quite beautiful!
Wishes
Lynne
Congratulations, Nicola! And this is another gorgeous card. I love the magical, night-time atmosphere. It reminds me of trying to stay awake and looking for Santa's sleigh in a frosty, starry sky. Julie Ann xx #52
ReplyDeleteLove the snowy scene you've made for this beautiful image! It glitters and sparkles so beautifully, and love the sentiment too!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, wow what a gorgeous frosty card. I just love that stamp and the sentiment is wonderful. thanks for joining us at Flonzcraft Vintage Stamping Challenges this month
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Tee hee - snap!! Great choice of plate - the Midwinter is just lovely, and what you've done with it here is beautiful. I love the midnight blue of the frame with those splatters of sparkle. It's a gorgeous card! Lovely to have you play along with us at Artistic Outpost again. Good luck!
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This is gorgeous , just lve this x hugs x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Love the scene, the key, and gold and silver! Perfectly winter!
ReplyDeleteNicola, I love how you used the MidWinter stamp set and it is a favorite of mine! This is absolutely gorgeous and I love the snowy scene you created! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteJust stunning--I love the color palette, the silver trim, the sentiment......
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is absolutely stunning Nicola! Love the navy and white theme. Ooo you have set my creative juices flowing with this card. Thanks. Only thing is it is time for bed!
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beautiful card!!! thanks for joining us at kaboodle doodles
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Nicola! Love the beautiful winter wonderland scene!
ReplyDeleteLove this wonderful wintry scene Nicola, the little cabin looks fabulous in the snow. Congrats on your win and great choice of stamps.
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This is a wonderful Christmas card again Nicola...!!! Love the depth you have created with this dark blue contrast around this adorable scene, and the text is perfect ! Big hugs, Coco xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, thank you for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles this week x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful snow scene you have created here, Nicola! And the background is sensational. I so love the MidWinter set and you have really done it credit here. Sensational work!
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Linda
Well done Nicola such a deserving win your work is so pretty and amazing.
ReplyDeleteGood choice of stamps as your created design is just adorable. So much sparkle and twinkle must be oozing from this card it will just light up the mantlepiece it sits on.
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x
so stunning nicola.gorgeous frosty design and colours and i love the scenic image :D
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Wow! Love this gorgeous winter scene, Nicola! Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations this month.
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Gorgeous card and what a lovely sentiment
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Seriously great choice of stamps and a deep blue UTEE background I could positively dive into! LOVE this Nicola. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteOoh Nicola I love this one too, what a gorgeous snowy scene, I love it.
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Beautiful :) and congrats!!
ReplyDeletePrzepiękna karteczka. Pozdrawiam ciepło. Dorota71
ReplyDeleteA stunning make Nicola and I so love the sentiment.
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Annie x
Such a gorgeous holiday card, Nicola. Love those beautiful textures. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Nicola! Your card is GORGEOUS!!! I love the beautiful winter scene!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card! Love the Wintery scene. Judy x
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola,
ReplyDeleteHope you've had a lovely Christmas. Just saw this stamp over at Alison's blog; it's so beautiful, as is your card. Great sparkles! Best Wishes for the New Year!
Hugz, Sandy
Owner & Operator @ Live & Love Crafts
Well you definitely put your winnings to good use. I just love this Nicola!! And that UTEE background ... really?!?!? That is so amazing. I'm always inspired by your creativity. I have a ton of ideas swimming around in my head right now :) -- Mary Elizabeth
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