Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I have a slimline card for the Christmas stash.
I used a Slimline Stencil from Stamplorations pressing VersaMark through it
then heat embossing with white powder.
When the embossing had cooled, I used my stencil brushes to add some
Distress Oxide ink over the whole piece. I used Tumbled Glass first and dried,
then gently added some Wilted Violet here and there and let it dry.
I needed it darker and used some Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink since I didn't
have a dark blue in the Oxides.
After buffing the embossing to remove excess ink, I matted it and popped it
on a card base and added some sparkly die cut snowflakes on top.
I kept thinking it needed some red so I tied a sparkly, die cut sentiment with
some red twine. Some stickers added a finishing touch to the center of the snowflakes.
Challenges:
Christmas Kickstart - Slimline Cards
Rudolph Days - Anything Christmas
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Stamps:
Ink: VersaMark, Tumbled Glass, Wilted Violet (DOX), Blueprint Sketch (DI)
Paper: Neenah, Blueberry Bushel, White & Red Glimmer (SU)
Other: Snowflakes Slimline Stencil (Artsplorations), White EP, Various Snowflake Dies, Wonderful Words Die (PTI), Red Twine (Ali)
Yes the red finishes off your beautiful card to perfection Bonnie. The stencilling and the background technique looks so pretty. The addition of the sparkly die cut snowflakes look fabulous and what a striking and wonderful slimline card Bonnie x.
ReplyDeleteWow...such a striking card. Love the design and techniques you used.
ReplyDeleteVery clever with the sparkly die cuts over the stencil embossed ones on that beautiful blue background. And that cheerful touch of red to finish it all off!
LOVE that pop of red from the sentiment and string against all the beautiful blue and white Bonnie...such a striking card!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful and I love the wonderful snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card Bonnie. Thank you for joining in the fun at the Rudolph Days Challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteSue xx DT
Gorgeous card, Bonnie! Thanks for joining the fun at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x
ReplyDeleteLovely card Bonnie...love your touch of glitter on your Merry sentiment
ReplyDeleteAnne
The red sentiment and twine has definitely added some extra pop to your wonderful snowflakes xx
ReplyDeleteI love all the shades of blue together Bonnie and the white embossed snowflakes with the die cut glitter ones over the top is so pretty and what a wonderful pop of red with the glittery sentiment and twine across the card and tied in that wonderful large bow. A fantastic card. x
ReplyDeleteI love how you stenciled and then embossed the background. Beautiful card. So glad you joined the Christmas Kickstart Challenge. Elf - Arlene
ReplyDeleteGreat card Bonnie, I always struggle getting a crisp image with embossing ink through a stencil but love the effect you got :)
ReplyDeleteI'm learning from you all the time, Bonnie - never thought to let the inks dry between blending!
ReplyDeleteYour pop of red was indeed the perfect finishing touch! xx
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Your pop of red is the perfect compliment to the beautiful card -- love sparkle too!
ReplyDeleteWow...Stunning Slimline heat embossed stenciled snowflake card, Bonnie. Love your blended background, added die cut snowflakes and pop of glittery red die cut Merry sentiment. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteLove the colour you got by adding some Wilted Violet and Blueprint Sketch to the Tumbled Glass! The red sentiment and twine are a great contrast. Beautiful embossed snowflakes and great idea to add the die cut ones on top.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful slimline card Bonnie! I love the way you used a stencil and heat embossed your snowflakes adding a glittery die cut snowflake on top. Your background is beautiful, the little bit of wilted violet gives the "cold, frosty" feel to the scene. The pop of red with the sentiment and cording is so pretty too. Love this slimline card! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteI love the white and blue card, the red string and the sentiment perfectly highlights the winter elements. A wonderful narrow card!
ReplyDeleteBożenA xx
Great card! Your sponging is so perfectly done! The pop of red is perfect on this too. This one looks fun to do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful slimline Christmas card. Love the mix if stencilling and die cuts. The finishing touches are perfect.
ReplyDeletePretty snowflake card, Bonnie! Adding Wilted Violet adds depth to the blue background and gives it a watercolor-look. Layering the glitter die-cut snowflakes over the heat-embossed ones is a wonderful technique. The red sparkly die-cut sentiment with red twine definitely adds fun and festive feelings!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Breezy beautiful. Love the pop of die cut flakes over the stencilled BG. The pop of red is perfect. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteHappy Rudolf Days.
My that is such a gorgeous background you have created with your inks it looks such a pretty shade of blue.
Gorgeous snowflakes and design.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
LOVE all the sparkle on this card Bonnie! Adding the die-cut snowflakes over the heat embossed ones is so creative. The pop of red is perfect! xx
ReplyDeleteSo good! The stencil and die combo is fabulous, and I love how you tied on the "merry"!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty slimline Christmas card with the snowflakes and red sparkly merry. I like how you tied it on with the red twine. Adding the die cut snowflakes over the embossed ones is a great idea also.
ReplyDeleteWOW I love how you have highlighted the snowflake paper with snowflake dies and thanks for joining us at Rudolph Days February Challenge, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Bonnie. I love everything about it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the Rudolph Days Challenge.