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Thursday 1 December 2016

TIME OUT Challenges Reminder


Hi friends!
I'm here to share my DT reminder card for the current TIME OUT Challenge

Christmas with an Optional Twist of Glitter/Shimmer

Click HERE for all the challenge details + fabulous inspiration from our talented guest designer Valentyna and DT members! We are sponsored by Uniko so do not hesitate to play along, the fab prize could be yours! 

I've made a simple card with a stamp set I've had for almost a year and only used it now for the first time.. I ordered this online to practice on my watercoloring but after receiving the stamp it was clear for me some details were way too tiny for coloring (at least with my patience...) -like the bricks in the house, the fence and the bench... So I've been wondering how to add color to this image. In the end I did end up water coloring but with a more simplified style + I used an old wink of stella brush as my water brush (you can easily fill the pen after it's empty) and was able to turn my Distress Inks into sparkly watercolors. :) Thank you Anita who has once made this and the idea stuck in my head! :) The background I "brushed" with brown DI and an old make up brush. I wanted it to be very soft and water coloring and ink sponging both failed, I think this looks nice. :) After the image was all done I die cut the panel and heat embossed a sentiment from the same stamp set. Hope you like and thanks for popping by! 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

https://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.fi Christmas Dimension (I've popped up the stamped panel with 3d foam and I think the coloration gives some dimension too!) 

19 comments:

sandie said...

This looks amazing, love the soft vintage feel

Lynn said...

WoW! so soft and beautiful Nonni!

Sue said...

Beautiful card, Nonni! Lovely soft inking and such a pretty image.

Gerrina said...

It s so sereen and beautiful!! Hugs, Gerrina

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Sue said...

Hi Nonni, I just saw your card at ATSM. Sorry I've only just found out you have a new card blog, doh!! Congrats on your shout out at CAS Mix Up.

*Vicki* said...

What a gorgeous design Nonni! Really love the scene on your design!! WOW!! :)

Darnell said...

This is pretty enough to frame, Nonni! And you have done a fabulous framing of it. I've been avoiding that fun edging die, but I think you've made me change my mind!! Hugs, Darnell

Virginia L. said...

BEAUTIFUL winter scene, Nonnie! So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge! Awesome details and design! Super work! Hope you are doing well.

Jenny Colacicco said...

Gorgeous scene, loving the vintage look and it's so wintery and cosy. So pretty.

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at ATSM, good luck!!! Amy DT

Pia S said...

This is such a warm and cozy winter scene! I do love your coloring style here, subtle and soft and it's a CAS card with a vintage flair. Well done!

Marina said...

So pretty - I love the very light touch of the background colour.

Jill V said...

Absolutely gorgeous Nonni! I love the soft colours - they work so perfectly with the serene image. The idea of using a make up brush for the background is inspired - and it worked beautifully! Love it!

Zw@@n said...

Oh my, I love this card! Love the stamp and the soft colouring. Thank you for joining us at CAS on Sunday. Luv, Wilma

BożenA said...

WOW! I love the colors gently applied. It just looks extremely beautiful
Hugs,
BozenA

Anita in France said...

Such a soft and lovely wintery scene, Nonni ... so wonderfully atmospheric with your fabulous colouring! Hugs, Anita :)

Anita in France said...

... and thanks so much for the shout out ... it was a Jennifer McGuire idea originally ... works a treat doesn't it! Hugs, Anita :)

Shauna said...

This is a wonderful little holiday scene! Great stamp to have in your stash!

And actually, as I sit here looking through your blog my husband handed me my mail and I have a wonderful Christmas card from you!! What a coincidence! I love my cute little holiday mice card! Thank you!

- Shauna