How about a video as a break from the Black Friday sales! Today I’m creating this quick and easy winter scene using the Merry & Bright set from Simon Says Stamp. This design would be great for creating a batch of Christmas cards as there aren’t any time-consuming elements; which I feel is an essential ingredient at this busy time of year. I’ve linked all supplies at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links used.
I stamped the snowman and holly sprig from the Merry & Bright set in Intense Black ink on Neenah Solar White card and coloured with Copic markers before die cutting with the matching die. I also cut the Bare Tree Oval Collage die from a white panel of card and then cut that piece with a Wonky Rectangle die.
For the sentiment, I scribbled red Copic marker on a scrap piece of white card and then stamped a greeting from the Merry & Bright set in clear embossing ink and white heat embossed before trimming to a skinny banner.
You could mount the white piece and coloured elements directly on the Fog card base, or equally add patterned paper behind the oval window; I think a lovely plaid would look so cute! However, I ink blended a panel; using a mini round ink blending tool I blended a gradient of blue inks from the lightest Winter Sky, through Caribbean Blue and Deep Sea to the darkest Soft Navy. I splattered the background first with a solution of Perfect Pearls and also with Winsor & Newton white gouache.
I mounted all the elements on the Fog card base with foam adhesive and then dressed up the holly sprig with Glossy Accents to make the berries shine and clear Wink Of Stella to give the leaves some sparkle.
I also added a trio of Snowfall sequins, held in place with Ranger Multi Medium Matte and then finally added white gel pen dots to the snowman’s rosy cheeks.
VIDEO
Watch below or in HD on YouTube.
BLACK FRIDAY SALES
I am honoured to be on the Design Teams for a number of companies and want to support these small businesses by letting you know of their Black Friday Sales!
SIMON SAYS STAMP
There is a lot going on at Simon Says Stamp for the Holiday sales! How about a rare SITE WIDE discount of 15% – use code SWDE524 or take $5 off $5 or more with code TAKEFIVE!
In addition, back by popular demand are the Craft Parcels! Now, these go quick. I checked this morning and there were still some left but they don’t hang around for long! EDIT – LAST FEW LEFT!
ALTENEW
Black Friday Sale Collection: Up to 50% off on 195 selected items.
50% off Stamping Starter Kit 2 ($102 -> $49)
50% off Lovely Lotus Bundle
$70 off 72 Crisp Dye Ink Oval Set
$50 off November 2017 Stamp & Die Bundle + Free Gift(Reflection Scrapbook Collection $45 value)
50% off Reflection Scrapbook Collection
50% off Celebrations Stamping Kit
50% off Thank You Stamping Kit
30% off Coloring Starter Kit A
30% off New Day Card Kit
20% off All Stamp & Die Bundles
$7 off on all orders over $100 with code SHIP70FF
FREE U.S. shipping on orders over $200 with code SHIPFREE
NEAT & TANGLED
- On 11/24/17 get 30% off with code “BLACKFRIDAY”
- On 11/25/17 get 20% off with code “SMALLSATURDAY”
- On 11/26/17 get 10% off with code “NTSUNDAY”
- On 11/27/17 get free shipping with code “MONFREESHIP”
CLEARLY BESOTTED
Clearly Besotted have a special offers and clearance sale with up to 50% off!
ONLINE CARD CLASSES
Online Card Classes are offering $5 off all classes
In addition, there’s a new Crafted Kindness Mega Video Bundle!
Numerous communities in the southern United States and Caribbean are still working to recover from the devastation caused by the recent hurricanes. So, we gathered a group of talented cardmakers with a shared goal in our hearts: to help those affected by the hurricanes. Crafted Kindness is the result.
Crafted Kindness consists of 30 ALL NEW cardmaking videos for only $25. 100% of after-tax profits from Crafted Kindness will go directly to help those in the areas hit by the hurricanes. We plan to distribute the funds to families in need or institutions with minimal overhead who can have a high impact on the recovery efforts. And we will be sharing exactly where our donations end up, so be sure to keep your eyes open for that update on social media.
OK, I think that’s all for now. I’ll keep you updated with more sales as I hear of them :D Happy Shopping!
SUPPLIES
You can find links to the supplies I’ve used below; click on the picture or shop icon to get taken directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I genuinely appreciate your support.
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This is STUNNING!! I love the little tree with that snowman!!
A super cute card, Debby! Love that little snowman. :-)
He’s just the perfect little snowman, isn’t he!
Cute card cute scene
Darling card, Debby. Simple and sweet! I love the way you color skies. So pretty! The bare tree oval die is now on my wish list.
It’s a lovely die Dori and useful for fall and winter cards.
Gorgeous card, thank you for showing.
So cute Debby! Darling scene and beautiful sky in the background. I really like to use white gouache for snow too, it looks so nice and bright.
This is so beautiful Debby, a fantastic job on your card.