Misty Snowman

Well I didn't get much scrap therapy in yesterday.  It was late when I finally did get in there.  I started out attempting to do the challenge from Friday Mash-up which was to Create a project with a snowman and/or use their colors combo  - which would have been Blush, Twilight and Grey Wool in the Close To My Heart color world.   I had a snowman in mind I wanted to use but when I went to get it I couldn't find it.   I finally decided it must have gone to my sale box!  But I did find another one to use.   I decided I would use the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.   I had so much trouble coming up with something I liked using the colors from Friday Mashup.  It was late and my brain just couldn't get past the traditional colors for Winter and Christmas.  I finally threw aside my Blush cardstock and stuck with Grey Wool and Twilight.


I used Close To My Heart's Wonderland (X7146B) paper for my background.   I also used my spray pen!  I mixed Create A Shade Pearl paint with Crystal Blue Re-inker.   I stamped my image on a piece of cardstock and cut it out, then laid it on top my White Cardstock piece for a mask. Using the spray pen, I sprayed all around the mask.  Next, I removed the mask and stamped the same image in the 'clean' spot.  To finish up the card, I added a Rhinestone Designer Brad (Z1360) to the "O" in Joy.   The stamp set used is Winter Joy (C1468).   (All products are Close To My Heart)


Here is the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches:


I'm also entering this into CAS-Friday because I used the spray pen!





Although I had trouble with the colors over a Friday Mashup, you need to go check out the other artwork.  There are some really pretty things with this combination!

Come back to see me tomorrow!  I'm going to a Cookie Swap tomorrow night so I'll be sharing my yummy recipe!

Comments

  1. Tui NathanDecember 11, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    a gorgeous card .... love the silver rhinestones ... love your technique too!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!!!

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  2. Linda CallahanDecember 11, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Very cute image! Love these colors together!

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  3. Michelle (aka Meechelle)December 11, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful card! It's hard to get past those traditional colors sometimes, but you did a wonderful job.

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  4. Laura DavisDecember 11, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Lovely!
    Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
    Laura

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  5. Tara BourgoinDecember 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    This is really lovely! That stamp is adorable! Love that rhinestone brad.

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  6. Kasey ~ in OzDecember 12, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Lovely! Great winter colours.

    Thanks for joining us this week.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz
    Friday Mashup DT

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  7. LauriDecember 12, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    What a fun technique!!and love that brad! Thanks for joining Freshly Made Sketches!

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  8. hollybeary creationsDecember 12, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    This looks great even without the Blush color.. I love that you mixed up some paint sprays for added texture and it all looks great with the Sketch. Thanks for joining us at the Friday Mashup!

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  9. Jen TimkoDecember 12, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    These colors are so pretty! Love that brad! So glad you joined us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

    Jen Timko

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  10. None NoneDecember 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    So cute! Love the brad in the Joy sentiment! Thanks for playing along with Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  11. Jen MitchellDecember 12, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    So pretty. I love how you used a rhinestone brad for the O. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketkches!

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  12. Cindy HallDecember 12, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Wonderful color combination! Thanks for playing with Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  13. Rita WDecember 14, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    So pretty! I absolutely LOVE that brad and the way you used it on the card! Thanks for joining The Friday Mashup this week.

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  14. Karen B.December 14, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    What a beautiful card, perfect for the season. Thanks for tackling the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge this week!

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  15. Michele GrossDecember 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    So pretty and I love the 'o'-awesome design! Thanks for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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