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Saturday 11 March 2017

New Challenge at Inkspirational!


Hi friends!
I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Looking for crafty fun? Do join our latest Inkspirational Challenge:


Our guest designer this time is the very creative Henriette. Don't miss her card or any projects by the DT, click HERE!

I had just received this fab stitched winter scene die by STAMPlorations and decided I'd like to smoosh a sky for my card. I found a piece of special paper in my scraps box -I'll call it "fiber paper", it's sort of thick paper that has a natural feel to it, there's fibers under the surface of the paper and the paper has quite a lot of texture. The texture of the paper was really good for smooshing and it handled water very well -I hope I some day find more of this paper, no idea what it is or why I've had it! :) In addition to smoothing the sky I simply cut the die cut scene + heat embossed the sentiment, framed the whole thing and used a card base I had covered with grey paper. 

With my card I'd like to join:



Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Make Your Own Background

CASology: Landmark (trees + building can be landmarks can't they!)


Edited... Also adding this to CAS Mix Up March after checking my card qualifies! Thanks Loll :) And happy birthday CAS Mix Up, this challenge is a very fun and unique one, if you haven't played along before, check it out! 


I used: stamping, smooching, die cutting, heat embossing




23 comments:

Darnell said...

Your smooched sky is phenomenal, Nonni! What a gorgeous Christmas card design!! Hugs, Darnell

Pia S said...

I really like the color of the sky and the CAS look. Postage friendly too it seems. I've had little craft time this year, but this challenge I'm going to do my best to give a try...

Sue said...

Beautiful smooshed sky, Nonni. I love the delicate shades which make a lovely background for the die-cuts.

Maria said...

Gorgeous sky with beautiful color for your lovely Christmas card!

Christi Conley said...

I saw this on the Inspirational site and I had to come by and tell you how beautiful it is. Beautiful card!!

Skye said...

A beautiful card. The sky is gorgeous, great technique. A lovely serene Christmas card

Marina said...

I think you taught me watercolour smooshing! Great card, maestro!

Hannelie said...

Your watercolor smooshed background are so beautiful Nonni!
And yes, your card is perfect for our cue this week!
Thanks for joining us at CASology!

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Gorgeous Christmas card Nonni, the little winter scene is so pretty.

Love and hugs
Maarit

Pia Larsen said...

I cannot believe you made that fab winter sky with watercolour smooshing. Respect! :)

Gerrina said...

Beautiful colours! Hugs, Gerrina

Kim Heggins said...

Beautiful...love your gorgeous smooshed sky, amazing!

Cathy said...

Such a pretty card, love the colours, Cathy x

Meihsia Liu said...

Your card is fabulous. The colors are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

Judy1223 said...

Oh, how very pretty! Such lovely, subtle and soft colors you used for your sky. A lovely scene! Thanks for joining us at CASology!

Shauna said...

Lovely take on smooshing! That is a great winter scene die and I like how you used the smooshing to create a night sky. Wonderful design!
- Shauna

Jen W. said...

Nonni, that background is so gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

Loll said...

Hi Nonni! So happy you're playing along with us at CAS Mix Up!! xx

cm said...

WOW! Such a pretty Christmas scene with your new die and your smooshed sky...oh my! Stunning! What a treat to find the 'fibre' paper in your collection; hopefully you'll discover more!
Hugs~c

nancy littrell said...

Your Winter scene and smooshed sky turned out beautifully Nonni. TFS and joining us at CAS Mix Up. Hugs..

*Vicki* said...

Really stunning CAS design Nonni!! I love the colors in your sky background! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-guest designer

Kim M said...

This turned out fabulous! Love the smooshed sky!

Anita in France said...

That's such a lovely smooshed sky, Nonni ... the colours are fabulous ... perfect with the crisp white die cut! Hugs, Anita :)