Yay! I received the "Rising Star Badge" from "A Place to Start Challenges" for this card.
We've had a real dump of snow lately and so this wonderful stamp of Penny Black's seemed like the perfect one to use for my card. I love the way the coloured sky leaves patterns of colour on the snowy landscape and so tried to copy that "magic" here.
For my base I chose Very Vanilla. There are hints of a vanilla/yellow in the card and so I felt a white base would be too stark in contrast. My matte is Gorgeous Grape and it reflects the purples on the snow and in the background perfectly, doesn't it?
You can't really see it well in the photos, but I've added white enamel accents to the branches of the tree and along some of the drifts. I've also use some Wink of Stella on the snow and sky to give it a bit of sparkle. It's quite lovely in person.
Have fun checking out our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and I hope you'll link your creation before the deadline on Monday, January 31st, 2022.
I've also entered my card at the following challenges:
A Place to Start Challenge #012022 - Anything Goes
Make My Monday #166 - Winter Wherever You Are
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes
Beautiful! Great choice for the matting to highlight the colors in the image. Thanks for joining A Place To Starts, "Anything Goes" Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love your wintry scene.
ReplyDeleteWow I love this card, it drew my eyes into it. A stunning stamp but you have greatly enhanced it ewith your inky colourings. Thanks for sharing with us at Make My Monday. We apreciate you took the time to join us. Hugs. Caz. DT.
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to try some backgrounds with my Penny Black stamps!
ReplyDeleteWOW Heidi your card is so beautiful, I love this stamp.
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Anke
I think you captured your vision quite well! You coloring is absolutely fabulous! Thanks so very much for sharing this beauty with us at a Place To Start!
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Chana Malkah, Owner
Love the colours in the sky and snow Heidi, beautifully blended, gorgeous card with the purple mat. Cathy x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful scene, Heidi - love the blend of colors! Thanks for the inspiration at Water Cooler Wednesday!!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Heidi. Love how you got those shadow colours.
ReplyDeleteA lovely image Heidi and so relevant for you and many others! Love the soft colours you've added. Stay safe! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW Heidi your card is so beautiful, wonderful sentiment too.
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Anke
The colours in this are so subtle but make such an impact. Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You were selected as A Rising Star for the week of January 17-22, 2022 at A Place To Start! !Please stop by our blog and grab your badge!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty color. A lovely and striking CAS creation! Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. I hope you will join us for the February Challenge too. ♥ Sue Kment
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