Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Merry Christmas


Time for a photo inspiration at The House That Stamps Built.



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My take focused on the Christmas tree.  I created a night sky with Distress Oxide inks and splattered some thinned white paint on it to look like snow, then dry embossed a white layer with a snow embossing folder and die cut a circle for the sky.  I then stamped Repeat Impressions 2719-K, Lg Pine Tree in green and then with Versa Mark and embossed it with clear embossing powder and added it to my card.  I then added Repeat Impressions 2202-G, May the miracle...  which is my Christmas wish to all my dear followers this year.  Thank you for your support, visits and comments this year! 



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For inspiration by my fabulous design team buddies:
Cheri 
Laurie 
 



18 comments:

Esther Asbury said...

What a pretty winter themed Christmas card! Your paint spatter match your embossing perfectly and add just the right touch! Love that sentiment too!

Cheri said...

I love that "window" with the "snow" falling, Donna. What a nice design touch for the bg of the pine tree. Using the pine tree as an embellishment worked perfectly against the embossed snow layer too. You've incorporated so many lovely elements. Great card.

Laurie Unger said...

Nice! love the falling snow. Wonderful job with the photo inspiration challenge! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Glittered Paws said...

Very pretty - and love the snow splatters as well as the embossed snow layer. Love this sentiment - another one to add to my wish list. Merry Christmas to you and Steve.

Diane said...

Very pretty! I love what you've done with all the embossing, and the splatters are perfect. Merry Christmas to you all! Can't wait to talk to you.

Anne Temple said...

Wow, this is so cool. It really looks like falling snow in the background. Love the idea of thinning paint tp get the effect.

MaryH said...

I do like this! Love the circle aperture to show off this starry sky, and adding the tree alongside, just so pretty. Liked how the embossing complimented the falling snow in the inky part of your design. What a perfect take on the inspiration photo too. TFS & Merry Christmas. Best wishes for a wonderful 2018.

Tammy said...

What a gorgeous card Donna, I love all of the snow and that beautiful sentiment! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and blessed New Year!
Tammy x

Macimbalo said...

Such a beautiful card! Love all the snow, embossing and ink!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at  The Mod Squad Challenge Angie, Challenge Host.

Christina said...

Oh what lovely CAS holiday card Donna! Absolutely love the distress oxide ink with white paint snowy background. Such a beautiful sentiment too. Donna, may you and your love ones have a very merry Christmas and the best of the new year. Happy holidays - Christina

loz said...

Gorgeous card and beautiful background Donna..loz

Indy's Designs said...

So cute! Thanks for sharing with us at Cupcake Inspirations!
Debbie

Barb said...

This really is very lovely Donna. I love the way you've continued the snowy background. Wishing you and your family a very happy and peaceful Christmas and I look forward to visiting again in the new year. Barbxx

Tammy said...

Hi Donna, I'm back... so happy you joined us at the Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge with your gorgeous card!
Tammy x

Pam Sparks said...

So pretty Donna! It looks like your card here today! Snowing!

mum of two said...

So pretty! Thanks so much for playing with us at Die Cuttin Divas. Hope to see you again soon :)

michelle (Die Cuttin Divas DT)
Purple Monkey Moments

Heather said...

Beautiful! Love your sky and the embossed "snow".

Monika Reeck said...

the snow on blue part is cool Donna
love the effect
and sweet tree Image you have
I have less tree Image at home
so I choose snowman or Santa in my collection hehe
great Christmas tree card
hugs
Monika