Merry Monday Smoosh Snowflakes

It's Merry Monday time again.  How are you coming on your Christmas cards?  Only about 8 more weeks before they need to be sent.

Here's Lesley's fun challenge for this week.

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Just look at those beautiful snowflakes.

I have tried and tried to get this photo to look as pretty as the actual card, but this is the best I can do.  Here's a close up that I think gives a better idea of the shine.

The 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is asking for a Christmas card without any red or green.

I saw this technique done on a video a couple of years ago but I can't find the video now.  It was done by Catherine Pooler. Edited to add the link to the tutorial here.

To do this technique take a cellophane bag (you can also use a plastic sandwich bag) and cut off 2 sides so that it opens up flat. Put a drop each of Baja Breeze, Marina Mist and Island Indigo in the bag and a couple drops of Frost White Shimmer paint. Spritzed a couple times with water and foldthe bag closed letting all the colors smoosh together.  Open it back up and lay a piece of cardstock on one side. If you miss a spot, just lay it down again.  I colored another piece with the other side of the bag.

I got too much shimmer paint in this.  Instead of a drop or two, I had a glob. 

You can see another smoosh background on this card. 

Maybe my photo editing skills have improved.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Snow Swirled (retired)

Ink:  Island Indigo

Paper:  Whisper White, Island Indigo, Glimmer Paper

Other:   Re-inkers (Baja Breeze, Marina Mist, Island Indigo), Frost White Shimmer Paint (available on the Clearance Rack), Snowflake die (Impression Obsession), Basic Rhinestones

I hope to see a snowy card from you in the Merry Monday gallery.  And treat yourself to a look at the Design Team's cards. They're awesome!

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy!