A little while ago I was really lucky to win some dies from Impression Obsession. This wonderful window with flower box ( DIE103-ZZ )was one of the sets I chose and I'm so glad I did. I just love all the potential in this set. This time I used it with all its components and also used some dies from another favourite set ( DIE023-X )to make the wreath and to fill the window box. I used brown cardstock and the tiniest IO Spiral Flower die ( DIE042-I ) to make pine cones. I think I use that teenie tiny die more than any other die I own ! I mixed up three Distress re-inkers to get the colour I wanted for my stamped brick background ( IO CAC Distressed Brick CC083 ). I used the same formula to colour the molding paste. I used a Crafter's Workshop stencil to apply the molding paste, but only to part of the card front.
I put a yellow designer paper (Glitz) and acetate in the window. The sentiment is from the IO All Occasion set ( CL307 ). The holly berries by the sentiment are tiny beads, and Glossy accents gave some shine to the holly leaves.
Brick colour formula : 3 drops Ripe Persimmon
1 drop Fired Brick
1 drop Brushed Corduroy
Please note that this is a record for my own use and results are not guaranteed, but should give a good brick colour if you try it.
I'm entering this in the following :
Impression Obsession "Favourite Technique" Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge " Anything Goes"
Allsorts "Christmas Cheer" Challenge
Gorgeous card! Love the pine cones! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteOh love this card you've done an amazing job with the molding paste the brick looks so real . Love those tiny pine cones lots of patience making those LOL and the wreath is so real like .
ReplyDeleteOMG Shona!! This is AMAZING!! I LOVE the details like those mini little pinecones!! SO SWEET!! Even your brick background is AWESOME!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
ReplyDeleteLove your card Shona! Everything looks so real.
ReplyDeleteYou created a great wall for the window & wreath! Beautiful design. I also like to play with molding paste, so much fun to create texture. I hope you are doing well, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteps.. have fun with the inks, your hands will clean, I promise ! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing work!! I love your little pine-cones! And that wreath and your window are gorgeous, makes me want to get those dies too! Great job! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Gorgeous card, Shona! The greenery looks authentic. Love those little pinecones. Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card Shona, a great design, a fabulous background and your elements are just stunning!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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Heather xx
As it’s something I don’t like doing will admit to this being a copy and paste comment because I am unable to type properly at the moment, but didn't want to miss the opportunity to take a look at your lovely Christmas creation and thank you for joining us at Allsorts this week.
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I used the Same Snowflake Die LG. Snowflake (DIE093-X) for all of my cards I just used the different parts and then layered them!! The Sentiment I used was from the Merry & Bright Set CL485!! I hope this helps!! Have a Fabulous Week!! =)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation, thanks for joining the allsorts challenge this week Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWow Shona! This is really inspiring! Going to have to find some and try it out! Love your card!!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, Shona, this is just lovely. I really like your technique for the brick. Wow! TFS. I am doing well. Have already told Mitra I am missing blog hopping on the challenges. :-) Thanks for stopping by so I can stop by too if I haven't had a chance to yet!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Shona! How awesome and gorgeous is this?! Love the brick technique,they look real!
ReplyDeleteI love love molding paste. Great job
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