In the midst of everything else going on in my life (sorting, packing, moving), I was invited to be a Guest Designer for Whimsy Inspiration's challenge this week. It goes live today at noon Eastern time so my post is a couple hours early but this was when I could get it linked up so... I guess you get a quick preview of the theme.
I've played in their challenges so often over the last year or two that I just couldn't say "No." :-D The theme is "Shabby Chic/Vintage" and I immediately thought of that lacy die cut frame when I saw this image in the Whimsy Stamps store. It's called "Silent Night," perfect for a Christmas card and lovely with a vintage-y look. I know vintage is usually piled with flowers, lace, and glittery embellies but I didn't want to cover up the stamp. I thought the frame was enough and I just did my best to balance CAS and Vintage.
I know there's a bit of an angle to the photo but I used gold, metallic CS to mat the image and sentiment and it gives off a terrific glare in a straight-on shot. The image is colored with ProMarkers and sparkle gel ink on the star and on her wings, although it's hard to see because of the angle. I die cut both the image and the sentiment with frame dies from Spellbinders. The bow is one of those I make by the dozens (hand sewn) and the star embellies are metal and enamel brads. The blue background dp is from DCWV's Juniper Berry stack.
Challenges:
Addicted to Stamps -- Create a scene
A Gem of a Challenge -- Use black (the wolf)
Challenges 4 Everybody -- Anything goes
Christmas Card Challenges -- Anything Christmas goes
Crazy 4 Challenges -- Use a bow
Di's Digi Designs -- Show your coloring skills
Drunken Stampers -- Die cuts
Glitter n Sparkle -- Something metallic (CS & brads)
Outlawz CAS Sunday -- Baby related (Birth of the Christ child)
Sweet Stampin' -- Things w/ wings
I think this one may be my favorite Christmas card so far this year. I know it has to go to someone really special but haven't decided which of the family members will get it. I do have a friend who just loves wolves so maybe it'll end up in his mailbox instead. We'll just have to wait and see. I don't know how many other posts I'll have this week but since yesterday had 3 posts, I know there'll be lots for you to see. In the mean time, Happy Stamping. NanaConnie
I've played in their challenges so often over the last year or two that I just couldn't say "No." :-D The theme is "Shabby Chic/Vintage" and I immediately thought of that lacy die cut frame when I saw this image in the Whimsy Stamps store. It's called "Silent Night," perfect for a Christmas card and lovely with a vintage-y look. I know vintage is usually piled with flowers, lace, and glittery embellies but I didn't want to cover up the stamp. I thought the frame was enough and I just did my best to balance CAS and Vintage.
I based this on a sketch from Sketchbook Saturday adapted for a square card.
I know there's a bit of an angle to the photo but I used gold, metallic CS to mat the image and sentiment and it gives off a terrific glare in a straight-on shot. The image is colored with ProMarkers and sparkle gel ink on the star and on her wings, although it's hard to see because of the angle. I die cut both the image and the sentiment with frame dies from Spellbinders. The bow is one of those I make by the dozens (hand sewn) and the star embellies are metal and enamel brads. The blue background dp is from DCWV's Juniper Berry stack.
Challenges:
Addicted to Stamps -- Create a scene
A Gem of a Challenge -- Use black (the wolf)
Challenges 4 Everybody -- Anything goes
Christmas Card Challenges -- Anything Christmas goes
Crazy 4 Challenges -- Use a bow
Di's Digi Designs -- Show your coloring skills
Drunken Stampers -- Die cuts
Glitter n Sparkle -- Something metallic (CS & brads)
Outlawz CAS Sunday -- Baby related (Birth of the Christ child)
Sweet Stampin' -- Things w/ wings
I think this one may be my favorite Christmas card so far this year. I know it has to go to someone really special but haven't decided which of the family members will get it. I do have a friend who just loves wolves so maybe it'll end up in his mailbox instead. We'll just have to wait and see. I don't know how many other posts I'll have this week but since yesterday had 3 posts, I know there'll be lots for you to see. In the mean time, Happy Stamping. NanaConnie
