Here is my sample card for sweet Robin's, Free for All challenge. I had a chuckle at the revised challenge theme name, as it really is winter in July in the land down under.
Don't look too close at the tree, I couldn't find Kittie's brilliant tutorial when I made this. I have since found it - look for Evergreen Tree in the tutorial section.
Apart from channeling Kittie, I tried to channel Karen Dunbrook....I think of Karen everytime I see gorgeous blue-arty-watery backgrounds.
It sure is great to be home - I made this sample card back in March before we went away, so all the Brusho stains have worn off now. I sprinkled some blue brusho powder onto some al foil, squirted on heaps of water and dunked the watercolour paper in the inky puddle. Using alfoil instead of a craft mat saves on washing up.
I hope you get a chance to play in this fun challenge.
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2017 GMT Views: 1639
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82109
Thu, Jul 20, 2017 @ 3:17 AM
Susie, this is gorgeous! Wonderful bg and such a beautiful tree!!!! Wow. Hugz
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46765
Thu, Jul 20, 2017 @ 9:14 PM
Oh Susie, your tree is absolutely gorgeous so I certainly can't tell if you did something amiss! Your bg is awesome as well! Your had 2 very special people you were thinking about while making this card! I love the sequins too! You really do make gorgeous winter trees...I remember one of my favorite cards that you made, a step card with the trees and wonderful deer in the center!! Wow! Thanks for making this fantastic sample for our challenge!
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Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Fri, Jul 21, 2017 @ 5:31 AM
A very warm welcome back my friend!! Your soft fuzzy tree has great dimension and looks even more fabulous with the blue background!! It's always a pleasure to see your creations and happy you're back Susie!
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Registered: April 5, 2008 Location: Florida's Space Coast Posts: 24517
Fri, Jul 21, 2017 @ 5:56 AM
Such a beauty, would love to set this card (mini work of art!) in my home every day. Your work with the background is gorgeous - I love blues, thrills me every time. What an amazing idea for the tree,of course couldn't mail it as a card, but if giving it away it deserves to be hand delivered for sure.
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74643
Fri, Jul 21, 2017 @ 6:05 AM
Welcome back, Susie. Such a beauty you created..wish I could play today.
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Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28832
Fri, Jul 21, 2017 @ 6:46 AM
Awesome Christmas tree!!! I love the blue bg and the sequins too!!
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Fri, Jul 21, 2017 @ 7:22 AM
This is so gorgeous, Susie...I love the 3D feel. The tree just pops out at you. I expect to have flecks of snow falling off my computer screen when I look at this. I am so conventional that I would have stuck the tree smack dab in the center of the card. The off center placement is striking. Fabulous creation.