Tuesday, January 8, 2013

CASology #26 : Winter




Hello, friends!  Just stopping by today with a card for this week's CASology Challenge using the cue word WINTER.  Hard to believe it is winter here in New Jersey...we are expecting temperatures in the high 50's all week!

My first thoughts for my card went to snowflakes and snowmen, but then I remembered a stamp from Hero Arts that depicts winter perfectly (at least in my mind!).  The stamp is part of the Christmas Tags clear set, but I only used a section of the stamp.  I embossed the image in white, but before I heat set it I used a small brush to wipe away the frame line as well as the "To" and "From" sections.  After heat embossing, I used Broken China and Victorian Velvet distress inks to color the sky.  I added some Star Dust Stickles to the image as well as the dry embossed snowflakes to add a little sparkle to my winter scene. 



The two-tone card is from Savvy Stamps, while the sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's "Wreath For All Seasons" set.  The Cuttlebug "Snowflakes" embossing folder was used on the top half of the card.  Here is a quick peek at the Stickles sparkling in the sunlight.




Be sure to stop by to see the other CASology Design Team members cards this week...they have made some pretty sweet cards!


Thanks for stopping by...hope you will play along!
Judy







25 comments:

  1. Judy :) your card is gorgeous!!! im delighted to be guest designer for this week's challenge :) x

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  2. I love how that sky looks - I would never have thought to put those two colours together but they look fab!

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  3. Love the way you used the Christmas tag to make this card, Judy! Super pretty!

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  4. I have that stamp and I love it but I love even more how you used it here! The embossed panel provides such great texture!

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  5. so pretty, judy... the inked sky is just lovely!

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  6. I love the shimmer, it is so pretty!

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  7. Such a pretty wintery card. Love the embossed snowflakes and the shimmer!

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  8. Your card is stunning Judy!!!! Love the colors you used to ink the sky!!

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  9. Such a pretty card. I like the way you have blended your inks.

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  10. Oh Judy! That centre panel is so beautiful, really, just out of this world!

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  11. Howdy "neighbor" :) It was really nice here in PA today too! I love that gorgeous image panel you created and all the sparkle you mixed in with the colors! The embossing adds such wonderful texture too!

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  12. This is a perfect winter stamp and the coloring is just beautiful.

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  13. This is a perfect winter stamp and the coloring is just beautiful.

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  14. This is a perfect winter stamp and the coloring is just beautiful.

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  15. Wiping away those parts of the stamp takes a seriously steady hand! Nice job! Love the gorgeous sky you created and the shine of the Stickles finishes it off perfectly! :)

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  16. Totally stunning! The colours are wonderful!

    Love
    Maarit

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  17. Hi Judy, I was sure I had commented on your beautiful card a couple of days ago, but mustn't have, sorry. It's absolutely gorgeous,a real eye catcher! Actually, it would be difficult to find a nicer shop bought one. Happy winter to you! Kx

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  18. Perfect for the challenge!!!! I'm definitely feeling 'winter' with your card :)

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  19. What a lovely scene you've created in miniature. x

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  20. Beautiful sponging on your image - love the colors!

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  21. What a lovely card, Judy! I am so grateful for the CASology Checklist along your right sidebar; I've been violating just about every one of those points! :) Thank you for the lovely inspiration!

    Warmly,
    Sara

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  22. This is such a beautiful Winter image, Judy! I love the way you've colored the sky!

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  23. I love this image Judy and agree that it is very wintery!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy