Friday -- Unity Friends with Flair time! As I was perusing blogs yesterday, a couple of challenges caught my eye. That and not having played in FWF for a couple of weeks led me to this card:
The colours are from this week's Play Date Café challenge, while the new CASology cue word encouraged me to add some sparkle. I'm still undecided about the snowflake embossing tinsel on this snowman; while I like how the glitter part of the embossing powder just decided to cascade from left to right, the nature of this powder means I lost some definition in the image. I cut the hills then edged them with a silver glitter marker. The rhinestones are my feeble attempt at adding a visual triangle to the design. :P Plus more sparkle! You can't really tell in the photo, but I sponged the edge of the kraft card base with white ink to lighten it a bit and add a little snowy mottling. Works in real life. ;) It will be interesting to see how many of the projects on the Unity blog today are Christmas cards... probably the rest of the card-making world is ready to move on to valentines already! I'm in Christmas mode for a while yet. Have a great weekend!
Supplies: white, blue & Stampin' Up kraft & bashful blue cardstock, Unity snowbody warms my heart & August 2011 Kit of the Month (all seasons) stamps, Colorbox frost white & Memento Paris dusk inks, Ranger snowflake embossing tinsel, Spica silver glitter pen, Hodges & Lettau rhinestones
I think it's beautiful - that is definitely one of the aspects of that embossing powder, but it really works well here. Thanks so much for playing along with us at CASology this week!
Oh, I'm in Christmas mode up until the bitter end. At least your snowman still looks like a snowman! I've got a similar EP that I of course used on sentiments first. *BZZZZZZ* wrong! Love the snowy hills :)
So pretty! I like the way the embossing turned out but understand your frustration with sparkly powder! As excited as i am for Valentines I have not gotten enough out of Christmas yet! LOL Still haven't inked up a few sets! LOL
Awesome card, Linds! I love the glittery snowman and hills. The three gems finish it off perfectly!
ReplyDeleteChristmas for me this week! I like your card. I've had the same feelings with that embossing powder. It isn't as crisp as I would like.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Love that snowman!
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card. Love the glittery snowman and hills.
ReplyDeleteI think it's beautiful - that is definitely one of the aspects of that embossing powder, but it really works well here. Thanks so much for playing along with us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!! A glitter snowman is just what Christmas card needs :o)
ReplyDeleteLove the snowy hills and the glittered snowman!
ReplyDeleteLovely...the lines drawn for the snow drifts are a wonderful touch!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!
ReplyDeletePretty card!
ReplyDeleteGreat glittering snowman! I like the way you used the different elements on your card, lots of movement!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet creation!
ReplyDeleteLindsey your sparkly snowman is delightful. Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at CASology!
ReplyDeleteJust a lovely scene and love the glitter lined hills!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm in Christmas mode up until the bitter end. At least your snowman still looks like a snowman! I've got a similar EP that I of course used on sentiments first. *BZZZZZZ* wrong!
ReplyDeleteLove the snowy hills :)
that cute snowman is just glistening away! Thanks for taking time to share with us!
ReplyDeleteIt might have lost little details but it's still obviously a snowman. I like it! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteThat sparkly snowman is FAB! Thanks so much for hanging out with us at The Play Date Cafe this week, happiest of holidays to you!
ReplyDeletelove that sparkly snowman... thanks for playing along with CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Love the scene and the fabulous sparkle.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love all the sparkles! So glad you could join us for this week's Play Date Cafe Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis works so beautifully ... sparkley snowman, bling ad those oh so gentle snowy hills ... perfect! Anita in France :)
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing tinsel! I had to LOL about the rhinestones...I think they look great and love the extra bling. ;)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the snow hill lines that you created there! Pretty with the sparkle also! Great card!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Wendy
So pretty! I like the way the embossing turned out but understand your frustration with sparkly powder! As excited as i am for Valentines I have not gotten enough out of Christmas yet! LOL Still haven't inked up a few sets! LOL
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOVE that snowman! BEAUTIFUL card!
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