Time goes by SO fast - frost was most definitely in the air here in the Pacific NW this morning! I"m so grateful there are no snowflakes yet though.
You know how when you have an idea when you first see a product and you are so anxious to just create it - well... this is one of those ideas. When I first saw the new Martha Stewart Frosty Village punch and Memory Box Reindeer Run stamp I knew I just had to create this card - LOL!
Tip: Use the cover sheet from you paper collection - don't let it go to waste. This is the cover to Dewfrost with the writing cut off and turned on it's side.
To create the darling village edge I simply cut a piece of cardstock at an angle. I then punched the Frosted Village along the top edge and scored it, folding it back on itself.
Another idea I have is to create a pocket card and then insert a folded card into the pocket and havethe village along the top edge popping out of the top edge. If you create one please let me know - I'm so wanting to do this, but... time it is alway against me.
Add snow drifts to create some depth to the simple white layer using torn Eclipse tape, a sponge (note the clip to keep my fingers from getting dirty - I have all my sponges clipped like this - LOL!), and Cloudy Blue dye ink. Simply start at the top and sponge your first "drift." Reposition your Eclipse tape moving it down and from side to side to create a variegated pattern. Add some snowy sparkle to the roofline with Icicle Stickles.
This wintery scene just needed some reindeer flying through the sky. To create Santa's team of eight I simply inked the image with Memento Rich Cocoa stamping it once and then lifting the stamp and moving it slightly askew to the back, stamping it a second time without reinking. A few more stickles on the snowflakes, some ribbon and a glazed brad to hold the sentiment in place. The Martha Stewart tag punch is an ideal punch to use with the tiny greeting stamps. Quick and simple, just the way I like it.
I hope this post inspires you to use your punches in new and different ways. Pull out some of those old "fancy-fold" ideas and pocket cards to create something fun this holiday season!
stamps: Memory Box Reindeer Run and Warmest Wishes
ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Adirondack Pool Dye Ink Pad
paper: Memory Box Water and Dewfrost
accessories: Martha Stewart Frosty Village Edger punch and Scalloped Tag, Wisteria Glazed Brad, Icicle Stickles, Eclipse Tape
This is sooo darling Ellen!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | October 28, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Sooo flippin' cute!! You've got some incredible visions, missy! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Karolyn Loncon | October 28, 2009 at 04:44 PM
So simple, but incredibly beautiful!
Posted by: Broni | October 28, 2009 at 05:00 PM
I love this idea, so fun and clever!
And what a great way to use the cover sheet!
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Posted by: Becky Olsen | October 28, 2009 at 10:09 PM
oh goodness...I love this!
Posted by: Sue from Oregon | October 28, 2009 at 10:23 PM
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! And I OWN that punch, too! I'll have to try a card like this. It is TOO CUTE! Thank you so much for the inspiration. I needed it! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 29, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Wow--I think this card is just awesome--so creative, not really fussy and looks like a million bucks. I know I need to start making those Christmas cards--soon!
Posted by: Darlene L | October 29, 2009 at 04:22 PM
Nice card, Ellen. I really like the detail you give us. I love all the new ideas you give us too. - Nimmy
Posted by: Nimue | October 29, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Ellen, Ellen...I'm swooning! Will you adopt me?
Posted by: Mel | October 30, 2009 at 04:57 AM
So beautiful Ellen--I adore this!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | October 31, 2009 at 01:43 AM
LOVE this frosty village you created, Ellen -- simply adorable!!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | November 01, 2009 at 01:14 PM
first great card! second - love your 'sponging tool'...definitely going to use the clip on my sponges from now on to keep my fingers from getting too inky!! :)
Posted by: Karen - stampin3 | November 04, 2009 at 06:54 PM