Timeless Tuesday ~ Winter Wonder!


 Yippee!  It's Tuesday... my favourite day of the week!  It's time for the Flourishes "Timeless Tuesday" Challenge.

This week our fabulous challenge is brought to you by the talented Cindy Haffner!  This week Cindy is challenging us to create a card or project inspired by winter (FTTC191)!  Yup... you know that season with all the white stuff... that's the one!  Think sledding, hot chocolate, skating... whatever your little heart desires!

So here is my winter inspired card this week... 

Night Time Sledding Fun



 I began my card by creating a night time winter scene.  First I stamped my evergreen from the "Forest of Trees" stamp set in navy ink into Flourishes Classic White Cardstock.  Then instead of cleaning off my stamp, I laid down a jagged edged Post-It Note across the image and stamped my tree again.  This caused a more subtle, lighter coloured tree, creating perspective and dimension.  I stamped a few more trees along this masked edge.

Then I took a circle and masked off a "moon" in the sky.  I used some Ranger "Milled Lavender" and "Faded Jeans" Distress Inks to create the night sky.  A few dots and stars using a Inkssentials White Opaque Pen for stars and snow.


The red ribbon, silver cording and the beautiful silver snowflake charm are all from the Flourishes 123 Create Kit "Rejoice" released in September.  There are still a few of this gorgeous kit left!  Make sure you check it out here!


 To decorate the inside, I stamped a row of the "Sweater pattern" from the newly released Flourishes "Snow Day" stamp set.  I also added the greeting "Snowy Greetings" as from the "Snow Day" stamp set.

Here are few close ups of the front of the card.  I added some fun red KaiserCraft Rhinestones.  I added some fine glitter to the edges of all the snow drifts for that touch of winter sparkle!

And my final stamped image of the sled leaning against the stool with the mug of steaming hot chocolate and warm winter boots is also form the new release, "Snowy Day".  For this image I used a variety of Flourishes Copic Collections:
I also added some Glossy Accents to the sled and mug to make them pop off the card front!



Take a peek at what my fellow Timeless Tuesday designers have created for today…
You can find all the challenge details at Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge FTTC191.
 

Thanks for stopping by!  Make sure you come on out and join us for this week's awesome challenge!

Supplies: 
stamps: Flourishes (Snowy Day, Forest of Trees)
cardstock: Flourishes Classic White Cardstock, Bazzill
patterned papers: Authentique (Original)
inks: Memento, Copic, Ranger, Inkssentials, Stampin' Up!
die cut shapes:  Spellbinders 
glitter:  Martha Stewart 
ribbon, silver cord, snowflake charm:  Flourishes 123 Create Kit "Rejoice"
accessories: KaiserCraft rhinetsones, wood button, Glossy Accents.
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16 comments:

NinaB said...

I love all the little details. You decorated the inside, too. Wow!

Diane said...

What a beautiful scene... from the inside looking out, it all is so beautiful and serene, makes you just want to be there!!

Denise Marzec said...

Love this gorgeous scene you created with the image sled image in the corner. The dark blue and red is such a great color combo, too. Beautiful!

TLady said...

WOW ALLISON!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! LOVE the way you framed this & your TREE is GORGEOUS WITH the SNOWY BACKGROUND!!!!!!!!!!! JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!!! :)Makes one feel like they JUST came in from sledding! :)

Colleen said...

Allison,
This is jaw dropping, I love all the beautiful touches on the work of art. Your scene is perfect.

Shea said...

This is a stunning card! Love all the details - there are so many to look at. Love how you decorated the inside as well. Beautiful work!!

Pattie J. said...

A wonderful snowy season an lovely Christmas tree. Your masking did the trick for depth. Love the accent of the sled, and hot chocolate. Makes you ready for winter fun.....thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

How gorgeous, Ally!! I love the winter night scene you designed! Beautifully done as always.

craftymom205 said...

Love the card.

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The Rubber Maid said...

What an awesome combo you put together to create a totally wonderful winter card. Pat

Broni said...

Ally, this is fantastic! I love this winter scene, and all the perfect little details. I especially LOVE the gorgeous winter night sky!!

Amanda said...

I know I'm late to the hop, if I only had 5 more hours in a day, I'd be golden - LOL!
This is one of those wonderful cards that have so many details, I can even start with what I love best! I love the design layout, your coloring and stamps that you used! :)

And I love, love your new Calla Lily card you created, too! How stunning are those flowers?!?! Lovely and truly stunning :)

~ Amanda :)

Cindy Haffner said...

So FUN!!~

dpkennedy said...

Ally, this is amazing!! Your coloring, layout, night sky...I am in awe! I am so casing this incredible creation!

momof5sons said...

I love how beautifully you achieved the nighttime effect in your card. Love the scene that you created...thanks so much for the inspiration!

Maya said...

Ohhh my, this is gorgeous!
Love the scene you have created it is awesome!
Hugs, Maya

 
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