Stash Party 2020 #49 - Tis The Season

 

I was on YouTube looking for Christmas card inspiration projects when I came across a video by Prairie Paper and Ink (AmyR)   The general rule of CASE is that you should change at least three (3) things from the original design.  For this project I changed:

1.  I used whimsical characters (the original project used trees as the focal elements.)

2. I added the holly berry canopy (not in the original.)

3.  I used a different sentiment style and I stamped directly onto my snowdrifts!

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As is often the case when following a tutorial, I did not have the same products that Amy used, so I improvised.  Here are the substitutions:

1.  To create my starry sky, I used my TCW Cookie/Cakes snow stencil. (Amy used the Simon Says Large Falling Snow Slimline Stencil.)  I did order the stencil because it is easier to use.

2.  In the tutorial, the falling snow is created using Nuvo Glacier Paste (White.)  To create my falling snow, I used regular acrylic medium (modeling paste) and I used a white Cedar Marker to make my snow white.  (The regular paste takes on the color of the inks beneath it and mutes the snow.)

3.  Amy used Neenah Desert Storm cardstock (pricey.)  I used Cardstock Warehouse "Brown Box" 100lb Cover.

4.  I don't own Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide, so I used the regular Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink.

5.  To create my snowdrifts, I used my Spellbinders
Curved Borders 2 Dies.

I have started my second iteration of this card for my grandson.  He saw it and wanted one for his collection.  I really wish my camera was working properly.  This card is so cute IRL!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Stuff I Used:

Christmas Border Dies (Holly Leaves & Candles)

Shopping Our Stash #430 - On Trend: Create A Slimline Card

 Hello, Crafty Makers!

Two weeks passed quickly!  We have a new challenge for you at

Shopping Our Stash - Create A Slimline Card!

I was never a fan of tall cards!  Their reintroduction as slimline cards has not really changed my opinion.  In my mind, there is too much real estate and they are difficult to photograph.  When I start the creation of one of these cards, all I see is a vast wasteland and all I feel is the need to remind myself that I don't have to "over embellish."  

I spent almost two hours trying to decide the best way to deal with the empty space at the top of this card.  I was happy with the placement of my image and my sentiment but very unhappy with the "vacant" space above them.  The first thing I did was to add the black linen cord in the center.  I knew this would give the eye some relief.  I must have spent twenty minutes just playing around with the placement of the banner.  This card took 2 and 1/2 days to complete and most of that time was spent in decision making around the components.  I really do envy those makers who can whip out four and five cards in a day!

I kept the inside simple!

Maybe I will do one more of these but with the landscape orientation!  At least the photography will be easier!

Thanks for Stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Shopping Our Stash- Challenge #429 - Make A Mess

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

This fortnight, at Shopping Our Stash, the challenge is to 

MAKE A MESS!

I wanted to practice the double stenciling technique and I thought this challenge presented the perfect opportunity to do so!  I used three stencils and four Distress Inks as well as stickles, wet glue, and glitter.

I invite you to join us in this challenge!  Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Stuff I used:

DecoArt-Art Nuveau Medallions