Hi there! I'm still working on Christmas cards. It's a time consuming process and delightful, though I won't be sorry when I'm done with them for this year. I need to simplify, but I have all these new toys yet to use, sigh. Today I'm playing along in Jo's Christmas Kickstart Challenge:
I wanted to make something fun for the "Just Add Antlers" prompt, and use something from my NBUS basket in the process. In this case it's the Tim Holtz Forest Shadows set (trees and stars), which made a good background for my previously enjoyed TH Merry Moose.
It's mostly retired Stampin' Up sandable cardstock. Love that stuff and have a tendency to hoard it, tsk, but it's so fun! The trees are plain cardstock, SU Basic Gray in the front, black in the back. I wanted to make the very dark Basic Gray more interesting so I swiped the Basic Gray ink pad directly over the trees, bottom to top. The darker patches are the ink. I was pleasantly surprised at the result.
Patches of snow were added with sparkly flocking. There is Stickles sparkle on the stars and on the moose accessories. The "joy" is plain cardstock and also TH Sizzix. I'm gradually adding to my Tim Holtz collection when it's on sale.
Many thanks to Christmas Kickstart for heading me in this direction. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I mustn't forget Darnell's NBUS Challenge #80, either. She's a cheerleader in our efforts to reduce our piles of never before used schtuff. As mentioned, my NBUS today is the Forest Shadows die.
I appreciate all of you for stopping by to visit. It's nice to take a moment now and then. Be well and stay crafty!
Stamps: Only inside sentiment Paper: Various retired Stampin' Up sandable cardstock, black, other various scraps Ink: SU Basic Gray, Copics to color moos accessories Dies: Tim Holtz Sizzix Merry Moose, Forest Shadows, Holiday Words Script Other: Diamond Stickles, Sparkly Fluff (flocking)
20 comments:
Fabulous card and textured background scene Leslie, love the fun prancing Moose-brilliant.
Carol x
Hi Leslie, I meant to add thank you for the lovely comments about Helens art they are really appreciated, the dog one was a friends dog using a photo they sent.
Carol x
Nice card. Interesting textured cardstock. Have a great day
Fabulous scene Leslie.I love the touches of gold and the textured base.
Happy Saturday, Leslie! LOVE your use of the sandable cardstock. There's quite a bit in my stash as well, and I just forget to use it! Love your take on the "add antlers" challenge. This card definitely reminds me of the wild Northwest! Leslie, I admire that you're making so many awesome Christmas cards. I have not done many at all. Sigh. But what a pleasure to see your lovelies - always full of fun, love and appreciation of Nature. All the tiny stars are so carefully placed and perfectly upright! Your layers of trees, and fun snow - the sanded sky, ground and moose - all beautiful examples of an unusual texture. It's a wonderful creation! hugs, de
Leslie, I LOve this fabulous Moose - and though we saw the 'antler-less' version on our trip it was still a thrill!
You and Marcia have me wondering why I haven't put that sanding block [formerly used for plaster] to work!? I love all the interesting textures your card has today!
=]
This moose looks quite excited to be where he's going, Leslie! He always makes me smile and so does the scene you've put him in. All the details make for a fun story! And awesome card, my friend! Here's to getting that NBUS box closer to empty!
I really love that moose and your special sandable paper gives the whole thing such an unusaul and lovely look xx
This really is a Joyful Moose! :) I love how he is prancing ... I assume he's very excited about the upcoming holiday season. :) Beautiful background with lots of wonderful elements, Leslie. I can see that you had a lot of fun making this. xx
Fabulously fun. Love the scene and the moose. He really looks like he is ready for the season and happy to be prancing around in that snow. Not so much me.
Just look at this handsome fella dashing through the woods! Terrific texture surrounding him too. This is a fun holiday card, Leslie!
I'm so glad to see I'm not the only one enjoying sandable cs Leslie, and your card turned out so FABULOUS with it! That moose is just plain fun and he truly does look JOYFUL! I love your background with all those wonderful trees and stars too...this whole card comes together perfectly!! Hugs. :0)
You’ve made a stunning backdrop for your handsome moose, I love it xxx
This prancing moose always brings a smile to my heart. He's hilariously handsome, I think. What wonderful texture this has!
OMGosh, this is just fabulous, what a fun way to showcase the fun moose, I have yet to use mine. I love the background you have created, absolutely perfect for him, don't you just love the way the moose 'prances' along, that is one thing that encouraged me to buy the die, reminds me of my Mack as he prances at times too. Such a fun fun card!!
Awesome card design, I do love all the sanding of the paper and the grey ink on the trees is a neat touch too, he looks like such a happy moose :)
THe wonders you work with sanding the card stock are amazing, Leslie! Such a fabulous card. I love the moody feel and earthy tones of these elements.
wow! I love the texture in this card!
Another gorgeous make, Leslie! I love Mr. Moose and that cardstock just gives a fabulous texture. Thanks for joining Vicki and me at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge... Keep going, we're nearly there! Jo x
I’m loving Tim Holtz schtuff as well and I bought that moose this year! You did such a great job and have motivated me to play with him as well. What a wonderful card! He’s so cute, Isn’t he ?love the flocking as well!
Post a Comment