I usually pair snowflakes with blues, but for my card today I went with some green hues for a woodland winter scene. This post is part of a blog hop to celebrate the new Fun & Festive release from Simon Says Stamp. I’ve more details on the hop below but for now, let’s take a closer look at this card. I’ve linked all supplies at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links used.
I watercoloured a loose background using PinkFresh liquid watercolours – Sapphire and Key Lime. Although the PinkFresh watercolours are vibrant, they can still create beautiful soft, muted looks too. On top of the watercolours, I stamped the Mod Trees Background in clear embossing ink and white heat embossed. I used Cold Pressed watercolour card for the watercolouring and so the heat embossing isn’t perfect, but actually, I think these slightly distressed trees fit with the overall look. I splattered with leftover paint and some white gouache and then set aside to dry.
I die cut two Alicia snowflakes, one from Ivory card and one from a card I’d watercoloured with the same PinkFresh paints. I also die cut a Rina snowflake from Ivory card and then rubbed Ranger Multi Medium Matte over them and dunked them in Tim Holtz dry distress rock candy glitter – my favourite way to take a snowflake up a notch, just look at that sugary sparkle!
For the sentiment, I stamped a beautiful greeting from the Christmas Wishes set in clear embossing ink on Slate card and trimmed to a banner before foam mounting over the watercoloured background. I then tucked the three snowflakes around the sentiment piece and embellished with Pink & Main silver glossy dots and Pastel Paradise sequins. The finished panel is foam mounted on an Ivory card base. I love the off-white colour of Ivory card as it tends to match better with a watercolour card than pure white does.
MORE INSPIRATION
I’ve been busy the last couple of days sharing cards using new products from the release. This card uses one of Suzy Plantamura’s Paintable Prints – these are a fabulous way to create quick and easy holiday cards at this time of year. I used more glittery Rina snowflakes and a sentiment combined using the Merry die and a sentiment strip from the Ornamental set to cover up a mess I made of the original sentiment on the card ;) You can read more about this card in the full post here.
This card hits all my cute buttons! The Picture Book die series is as popular as ever and my card uses the Big Picture Book Puppy as well as the Big Picture Book Standing Body and Big Picture Book Tails – yes, there are bodies and tails for all your critter needs now too! I created a Christmas Sweater-look using the Critter Sweaters set, and more love for the Rina snowflake die paired with a greeting from the Tiny Words Christmas set. You can read more about this card in the full post here.
SIMON SAYS STAMP FUN AND FESTIVE RELEASE
Here’s a look at the full Simon Says Stamp Fun & Festive release.
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BLOG HOP
As mentioned above, today’s post is part of a blog hop to celebrate the Fun & Festive release from Simon Says Stamp. Use code FEST587 get a Festive Stickles FREE with any purchase valid until 11.59pm ET 14 October. Also, Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from comments left. The winners will be chosen over the weekend and announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday.
Hopefully, you arrived here from Simon’s blog but if not that is the best place to start, and now it’s time to head on over to …
YANA SMAKULA!
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Debby Hughes
Yana Smakula
Yoonsun Hur
Amy Rysavy
Heather Ruwe
Lisa Addesa
Marge Yoon
Lea Lawson
Kristina Pokazanieva
Cheiron Brandon
Mindy Baxter
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
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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PIN ME
Summary of the project which gives all the views of the card in one photo :D I’d love if you pinned and called by on Pinterest :D
Feels like I’ve entered a Winter Wonderland complete with pine trees, glittery snowflakes and even a darling dog dressed in a cozy sweater!! :) Love it all!
Your cards are so sweet! I love the woodland winter scene you created with the mod trees and snowflakes. :)
Gorgeous. Love the first snowflake one!
I love your snowy trees…so unique!
You’re snowflake card is so elegant & I love that cutie puppy!!
Beautiful cards. The first one is my favourite. Love the shades of green. And the snowflakes are absolutely gorgeous!
Very beautiful cards
Simply gorgeous cards!!
your cards are always so incredible
Super fun cards! I love the snowflakes!!