Hi! This card was made for this weekÂ’s Sketch Challenge.
I have to say, IÂ’m so excited! I feel a bit better, and Markie made it a half day today at school before he called to come home. The poor kid, Mark and I all fell asleep in the living room while just sitting there! No tv on, nothing. We came in and sat down. A moment later Mark, Markie and the puppies were snoring! I lay back on the big pillow on the couch and felt myself slip away. We all slept for about 3 hours, until the UPS person banged on the front door making the puppies bark, Mark and Markie jump and me scream. What an awakening. We stayed awake for another few hours, and then Mark and Markie headed for bed at 5:30! IÂ’m still awake, so I think IÂ’ll be better tomorrow, too!
I enjoy making Holiday cards using the SAME stamp set. I often use trees, as they remind me of living on North Mountain in West Virginia. The times there were very special to us. When I think of home, I think of that mountain, and the winters spent there. My sister and I spent many days playing on the frozen pond and skating on the frozen floor of the woods. There was one blue spruce tree at the pond that stood out against the sky. I have been trying to capture that “feeling” of winter on my cards lately by using this image.
Base: 4 ¼” x 11” folded in half
Bottom layer: 5 ¼” x 4”
Next layer up: 5” x 3 ¾”
Red Layer: 4 ¾” x 3 ½”
Green Layer: 3 ½” x 2”
Green Layer’s mat: 3 ½” x 2 ¼”
Striped Layer: 1” x 4 ¾”
Striped layer’s mat: 1 ¼” x 4 ¾”
Large oval Spellbinders die
Large scalloped oval Spellbinders die
Small circle Spellbinders die
Small scalloped circle Spellbinders die
I stamped the tree in AdirondackÂ’s Espresso. Next, I sponged in Palette InkÂ’s Landscape. Next, I used Palette Cote de Azure to sponge in the sky. I used a 2-Way Glue pen and ultra fine glitter to add sparkle to the tree and added snow with Liquid Applique.
Finished card size: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
Total time to complete: 25 minutes
Registered: May 27, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 12844
Wed, Oct 20, 2010 @ 10:18 AM
I think I already commented on this, Faith. But I just saw your October releases, and I just adore this set--all your Christmas sets actually. Ohhhhh, I'm trying so hard not to shop so much for card-making supplies. I have soooo much stuff and no place to put it all. (P.S. Get a flu shot next year. :-) Hope you are feeling better.)
------------------------------ Lorie McMullen aka MelodyGal Fan Club Member
Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 56
Wed, Oct 20, 2010 @ 11:07 AM
Gorgeous card. I love the tree and the special attachment you have to the place that inspired you. Those are wonderful memories. I hope you all fee better soon!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105267
Wed, Oct 20, 2010 @ 11:39 AM
Simply beautiful! I love the addition of the blue pearls!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.