Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Peace

Recently I was putting a box of cards together for Operation Write Home.  I had room in the box for some more cards so I raided my Christmas UFO box to see what I could find that would be quick and easy.  And with no glitter.  LOL, now that that box is shipped, I can get out the glitter and glimmer!


All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree, Itty Bitty Backgrounds (retired)
Ink:  Old Olive, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Paper:  Whisper White
Other:  White EP, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Kars Snowflake EF (Cuttlebug-retired I think), White Gel Pen

I found this tree stamped and die cut.  I stamped the "snow" around the tree with one of the Itty Bitty Background stamps and Whisper White Craft Ink and embossed with white embossing powder.  Then I sponged around the tree with Marina Mist ink.  The image panel is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals atop an embossed layer.  And I used a White Gel Pen to deposit some snow on the branches

Challenges

Festive Friday

This card says PEACE to me.  I'm thinking of the hush of snow falling and softly settling on the trees and ground.  

Simon Says Monday Challenge From dry embossed paper to creating a resist effect with clear embossing powder, extra fine embossing powder to melted UTEE in a pot, there’s a lot of textured fun to be had this week.

I have heat embossing and dry embossing.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you come back soon.

Enjoy!


33 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful card - I love the way you have inked around the tree with blue and added 'snow'. Elizabeth xx

Greta said...

Stunning card, Bonnie! Have to pin this one!

jimlynn said...

You're really rocking out these Christmas cards now....and they're all so beautiful! Love that embossing folder and keep thinking I need to see if I can find it somewhere. The tree is lovely and really like using the gel pen for the "snow" on the branches.
Lynn

Loll said...

Hi Bonnie. Gorgeous. I do love green and blue together, especially the lighter shades of blue. Your card is very peaceful ... and beautiful! Loll xx

Benzi said...

So beautiful, Bonnie. I was just thinking how peaceful it looked when I saw that you said it looks like peace to you.

Kristie said...

This is gorgeous!! Love the blue around the tree.

Cynthia said...

Beautiful and peaceful card! Love the snow! Perfect for our 90 degree days!!! ;-)

Ardyth said...

this is beautiful and peaceful, Bonnie - perfect for the challenge! Thanks for joining us at Festive Friday!

Marisa said...

I love the EF you used for the BG falling snow and well done adding it to the focal image too :)

Michelle said...

Bonnie, this is stunning! I love the way you created the snow on the tree. So pretty! I know that this card will bring a lot of joy to whomever receives it. That is such a wonderful organization. I think it's wonderful that you have donated this card. But it is difficult to set the glitter aside isn't it? :) Thank you for joining the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge. ~ Michelle

Cathy said...

Gorgeous card Bonnie, love the way the tree is framed and inked (and I'm going to check ebay for that embossing folder!) Cathy x

LeAnne said...

Just gorgeous! LOVE this!

Irene said...

Hello Bonnie, your Christmas card is just breatakingly beautiful. I love the added blue and snow around the tree, and the gorgeous embossing folder.
luv
irene
xxxx

Colleen said...

A really stunning card, Bonnie! I agree it is a peaceful scene and does bring peace to one's heart! Love the background!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Beautiful card Bonnie, definitely PEACE in it, love the snow embossing too.

Anonymous said...

Oh,how beautiful-very soft and pretty card,someone will be VERY hsppy to receive this from their Hero this Christmas.
I hadn't realised about the glitter until I read the rules on making the Write Home cards-would never have thought of that!
Nessa xx

Julie said...

How lovely and peaceful. Love the snow on your card.

Pat (mspfd) said...

So elegant and gorgeous! Love the wonderful stamping, layers and shading.

MaryH said...

This card said Peace to me too. I can envision the scene you described when I saw this card. Love the way you used the die to frame this tree, and you have one of my fav EF's as the background (and thank you very much for using this one a while back, so I could hunt up a source!) It makes a lovely backdrop to your serene tree. Your blue sponging was wonderful. TFS & Hugs

Bev J. said...

Yes, a peaceful looking card. Love what you done with the Lovely as a Tree and Background stamps. Have those so will try to duplicate your card-very pretty.

Candy C said...

Bonnie...your Christmas card is so lovely. I truly love the design and the simplicity of this card. It makes me think of a still, snowy winter's evening with the pure white snow gently drifting and falling. Your die cut in the center with the tree is so pretty. I really love this card! Thanks for sharing your art with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. <3 Candy

Meredith MacRitchie said...

Oh, that tree is beautiful! I love the way you stamped the snow around it, it's gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Festive Friday!

Mrs A. said...

I love your die shape on the front of this card. Beginning to get a stock piling of cards that are more than I shall use so the Operation Write Home sounds a good option for me. Off to find out some details. Hugs Mrs A.

Geri said...

Oh, my this is a beauty, Bonnie!!! And absolutely perfect for our 'peace' challenge! It just couldn't be any prettier! Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us again at Festive Friday!

Nancy Penir said...

A beauty stamped with Peace! Your snowy effect is lovely. The aqua mist behind the tree is the perfect background too!

Marybeth said...

Beautiful Christmas winter snow card. I knew about the glitter but I never thought about making sure that I didn't have any leftover on my desk. Now I will!

Kim S said...

So soft and gentle. I love the way you have created the snow!

stampwithsandy said...

Wow, this card is really pretty too, Bonnie. Must try some snow with mine too.

Mary Elizabeth said...

What an absolutely lovely, serene card! Just beautiful. Oh, it makes me really look forward to the first snow fall. Beautiful use of embossing! Congrats on your spotlight at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!! -- Mary Elizabeth

Benzi said...

Back to say congrats on being spotlighted at Simon's Merry Monday challenge. I just had to come back and see your embossing folder again. HEE HEE...My folder (similar to yours) is on order. It'll be here next week and I'm very anxious to see it.

Darnell said...

Your soft and beautiful "Peace" card is SO deserving of the win and recognition for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, Bonnie!!

Jackie W said...

So pretty! Looks like the kind of snow day that makes you want to take a walk in the woods. TFI

Candy C said...

Hi Bonnie! Congrats on being selected to our designer spotlight. I was just blown away by your gorgeous Christmas card and so happy that you are receiving this special recognition! <3 Candy