Wednesday, September 21, 2016

A Snowy Scene

Hello, friends!  It's time for another Double D Challenge and this time we're doing "Trees".  Okay... I'll admit I went a little over the top with this snowy scene, but I was having fun and it got snowier and snowier...
Here's our inspiration board today.
Guess you can see which part of it I focused on.  It's all dies with some color added courtesy of ink sponging and Copic markers.  Most of my snowy scene is covered with microfine glitter which doesn't show much sparkle in the photo, but it's amazing in real life.
For the more sculpted snowy areas I used Art Anthology Blizzard Dimensional Crystal with microfine glitter sprinkled over it while still wet.  The combination of these two products dries firmly and won't get squished in the mail.  It's my new favorite way to create snow.  The Dimensional Crystal is very similar to Liquid Pearls or other pearl drops products, so I'm thinking those would work, as well, but the microfine glitter is like icing on the cake.  I used Elizabeth Craft Warm Diamond.  Extra sparkle was added to certain areas with Stickles Diamond glitter glue.
There's another great prize up for grabs, too, which goes to a random winner.  Check out our "Trees" challenge to see the prize and get inspired by the team samples.  They've got all seasons covered.  Hope you can join us!  The multitude of supplies and dies I used today is listed below.  Have a happy day!
Stamps:  None  Paper:  Neenah 110 lb white  Ink:  Stampin' Up! Almost Amethyst, Bashful Blue, Sahara Sand, Creamy Caramel,  Copics G43 and B26  Accessories:  Arth Anthology Blizzard Dimensional Crystal, Elizabeth Craft Warm Diamond Microfine glitter, Sitckles Diamond glitter glue, Scotch brand foam mounting tape  Dies:  Memory Box Grand Forest Archway and Oval Master Frame, Poppystamps Stitched Landscapes, Impression Obsession Mountains DIE347-W, Deer Trio DIE080-N, Tree DIE084-V

23 comments:

Ros Crawford said...

Oh it's beautiful!! I love a snowy scene and your snow is so realistic!

Diane said...

Dreamy winter scene (kind of looks like here in the winter months)! Love all that glittery sparkle, the deer, well love the entire creation, it's gorgeous!!

Glenda said...

I love your card! So much attention to detail and I love the snow! I'm longing for cooler temps!

Michele Kovack said...

I LOVE this card with all of its glittery textured snow!! Such a fabulous card!!

Tracy said...

This is so pretty!

Vicki said...

Stunning! Such a serene setting with the snow and deer!

Sherri said...

Oh, this is just gorgeous! LOVE all your glittery snow & the deer are the perfect touch to this beautiful scene! Absolutely stunning!

Kathy Krug said...

Gorgeous,Leslie. Love snowy scenes and the deer in the corner are perfect to make the scene complete.

Anonymous said...

Now THAT's a snowy scene!!! Awesome! JM

Yogi said...

beautiful. that's quite the impressive snow texture. have a great day

pam said...

Stunning scene card you have created Leslie! love the combination of dies you have used..
Sorry for no comments just back from Holiday.
Pam x

Lynette said...

So, so beautiful, Leslie! I can just imagine how sparkly and awesome it is in person!

Conniecrafter said...

There is nothing like sparkle in freshly fallen snow and you have so captured that here in your lovely seen, so love all the layers of the mountains and how the deer are standing in the snow, Fantastic!!

Darlene said...

WOW this is just glorious! LOVE the very snowy scene you've created and the your design is just 'out of this world' ... you always inspire me my friend ... thanks!

Greta said...

Over the top & gorgeous, Leslie! I love seeing a scene like this--just don't want to drive in it--haha!

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

OMG!! I love how you did the snow! There is so much detail in this card! I love the deer and how you covered their feet with the snow! That is a beautiful winter scene - great job as always!

Margaret said...

Absolutely stunning! I love all the glitter and snow, as long as I don't have to live in it. Hahaha! I have never heard of those products before, so I guess I'm going to have to look for them. Always fun to try out new stuff.

Lisa Lara said...

What a gorgeous winter wonderland Leslie. I just love ALL the beautiful details. WOW.

Stacy Morgan said...

Perfect wintry scene and lots and lots of detail. This is a case I think for my BIL Christmas/Birthday card. He is a hunter (don't be offended) and he loves the outdoors and camping so this would be perfect. I like the die cut deer. Very cool Leslie.

Donna Ellis said...

ooooooh! What a great take on the DD inspiration board, Leslie! and the snowiness is breathtaking! We could use anything suggestive of a cooling off, although it is a mere 88 in the shade here at 11:15am. That's pretty cool, so maybe cooler times are on the horizon for us. thanks for sharing your beautiful scene! hugs, de

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

I think a card is the best place for snow. That being the case... Let it snow! This card is beautiful!

Lisa Dolson said...

Leslie, I had to come back and comment on this card. What a lovely and ethereal creation!! It is stunning!

CherylQuilts said...

No, you didn't go overboard...it feels like a real snowy scene in upper Canada or somewhere. I love it and love those sweet deer. The trees are amazing and sparkling with all the snow. Beautiful!! Hugs!