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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

A Purple, Snowy Christmas

I really like working with the Mojo Monday sketches and for this card I wanted to work in a couple of special techniques.

The background paper is stamped with VersaMark ink and then heat embossed with sparkly white powder.  The next step is to sponge a light blue ink over the paper leaving some white space.  Fill in the white space by sponging on a darker blue ink.  The final step is to use a purple ink. For some reason using the purple around the stamped flakes really makes them visually pop off the paper.


I wish you could see how sparkly the paper looks!  


The second technique is with the embossing folder.  I applied a small coating of the purple ink to the inside of the embossing folder and then set my white paper in place.  After rolling it through the Cuttle Bug the paper comes out looking vintage with color splotched over the surface and in some of the crevices of the embossed image.

Card Recipe:
Images: Sitting Tilda from the Sweet Christmas Dreams collection, Hero Arts snowflake stamp
Paper: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant
Markers/Inks: Distress Dusty Concord, Faded Jeans, Memento,  Danube Blue, Versa Mark ink, Copics - E12, E01, E02, Y06, V17, V20, V25
Embellishments: Wild Orchard lace, Sparkly white embossing powder, Sizzix Snowflake embossing folder, SU pearls, MS Star edge punch


Challenges for this card:

Have a wonderful day!
NancyD

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22 comments:

  1. PatriciaKleijnDecember 6, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    nice creation

    Tnks for joining us at IAMC

    Love,
    Patricia

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  2. JosephineDecember 6, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Lovely - such pretty colours and the heat embossing adds a beautiful touch of sparkle!

    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this time.

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  3. ArdillaDecember 6, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    SO cute... It´s worthy to come to take a better look. I saw it at MIM...

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  4. Debs MDecember 6, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    love the two effects, gorgeous card, came over from mim x

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  5. Debbi Powell DesignsDecember 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Gorgeous card! Thank you for entering the CBN challenge...good luck xx

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  6. Dee's Craft RoomDecember 6, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Fab card, great effect on the background.

    Thanks for joining in with all the fun at Crafty Boots Challenge.

    Dionne

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  7. coldwaters2December 6, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh my word Nancy this is beautiful, I so love your choice of colours, the sparkle really shows up well, Tilda looks amazing I love it so much.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  8. FayeDecember 7, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    What a gorgeous card. The embossing looks fab and I like the cute snowflakes. Fab colour combo too. Thanks for joining in with our DIY Challenge at Cupcake this week. Good Luck. x

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  9. saraDecember 7, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    gorgeous card love the embossed snowflakes thanks so much for joining us at just magnolia this week
    hugs sara x

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  10. CropStopDecember 7, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Great techniques and ideas! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

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  11. JuliaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I love this card! Purple is one of my favorite colors. Thsnks for joining us at Paper Creations Ink.
    Hugs, Julia-DT

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  12. ReneDecember 7, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    She is so cute and that big ol' snowflake is amazing! Thank you so much for joining us at MIM this week! Don't forget to leave a comment for another entry and mention you saw them on MIM. The more comments left, the greater your chance of winning! Good luck!
    Rene :D

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  13. Teresa ArsenaultDecember 7, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Dazzling design, Nancy. I love the embossing and your layers.
    Blessings,
    Teresa

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  14. Jackie ThomasDecember 7, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Such a lovely card. Thank you for joining us at HOC. Merry Christmas.
    Hugs Jackie

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  15. Chris Olsen, GlowbugDecember 8, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Hi Nancy!! Thanks for visiting my blog. I also saw your gorgeous card on MIM and had to come visit you. Your coloring of Tilda and the added embossing and snowflakes are beautiful!!


    ~Chris

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  16. KristenDecember 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    love the embossing!

    Visiting from Mojo Monday
    xo, Kristina
    Please stop by and say hello!
    www.pearlgateway.com

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  17. Rachel IzakowiczDecember 8, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    What a lovely card - beautiful colors! Thanks for playing at Cupcake this week! x

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  18. Kim xDecember 10, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    This is lovely Nancy. Isn't embossed resist fun, it makes a lovely background to a card.
    Thanks for joining us over at Crafty Cardmakers.
    hugs Kimx

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  19. ShellyDecember 11, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Fabulous card, I love the snowy background! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake this week! Shelly x

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  20. dragonllewDecember 11, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Great card thanks for joining us at Incy Wincy this week.
    Jenny x

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  21. The Crafty DenDecember 11, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Hi Nancy, what a gorgeous card. I love the image and your background looks fantastic. Thanks for joining us at cupcake craft challenge. Hugs, Denise x

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  22. Heather "Hev"December 12, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Very sweet :)

    Thanks for playing last week at Incy Wincy and please check to see if you are our winner or Top 3 :)

    Please join in this weeks challenge

    Heather

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