Is it just me or did 2014 fly by? Oh my goodness, Christmas is nearly here and I have so much to do! In the spirit of getting lots done, I created a card that uses minimal stamping, and instead focuses on dies and ink blending with my favorite Essentials by Elle Home & Hearth dies!
First, I used some masking paper and die cut everything out from it! Masking paper is great and really is essential when it comes to ink blending!
First, I laid out the snow scape to creates the horizon on my card.
Then I added the houses, trees and stars.
Next, because I don't want the windows to be dark blue - I masked those too using scraps!
Next up comes the ink blending! I used 3 main Distress Ink colors to create my sky.
I started with the lightest color first.
It's really important to go slow here. You can always add more color but you can't quite subtract! ;)
This is absolutely a technique that gets easier and looks better with practice but it is so fun and exciting!
To add the window color, I simply removed the masking scraps. I love the reveal process here.
I simply used a sponge dauber to carefully add color to the insides of my houses.
Here's the panel completed.
I decided the sky needed a shimmer so I covered it all back up and misted it with perfect pearls!
Then, I stamped the sentiment and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder to give it some extra pop!
To finish it off, I decided to frame it so it almost looks like a window looking out.
Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day! To everyone in the US, Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow!
XOXO,
Heather
