Hi again! I'm back to play in two challenges with a winter theme. It's the perfect opportunity for another Lavinia card.
Today I have a remake of the very first Lavinia card I ever made (not that long ago). It had some problems so I didn't share it, but I did learn from it. I'm still learning. There's nothing perfect about this card but it was, oh, such fun to make!
I used Strathmore vellum surface mixed media paper. Torn paper masks for the snow, and Stampin' Up inks in Bordering Blue and Not Quite Navy for a monotone scene. I painted a little snow on the trees with white acrylic paint. The sky was stenciled and the finished scene was splattered with diluted Aleene's Tacky Glue and then sprinkled with glitter. It's a little blobby, but very sparkly and magical. Truth is, there are a few design ideas that came about simply to fix or minimize errors (ahem), but we won't worry about those.
I stamped the leaping hare and added a little shadow under him. Before I stamped and embossed the white foliage I did use an embossing buddy, but some white powder stuck to the hare in spite of it. It appears as though the hare is kicking up the powdery snow as he runs. I like it!
The sentiment is from Power Poppy and really couldn't be more perfect.
With this card I was still working with the first few Lavinia stamps I ordered. I've since acquired a few more.
Four Seasons Challenge, January -- Anything goes with a winter theme
I hope to see you again soon. Lately I seem to have more things to do than you can shake a stick at, but a girl has to have some fun, too. Take care!
Stamps: Lavinia -- LAV482 Whimsical Hares, LAV524 Forest Scene, LAV489 Small Fairy Fir Tree, LAV431 Moon, LAV505 Spanish Moss Foliage, Power Poppy Cuddle in the Cabin sentiment Paper: Strathmore Vellum Surface Mixed Media Ink: SU Bordering Blue, Not Quite Navy, Night of Navy, Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento London Fog (moon) Other: WOW Opaque Bright White Superfine embossing powder, Aleene's Tacky Glue, SU Dazzling Diamonds glitter, white acrylic paint, stencil from pack of 36 purchased on Amazon
27 comments:
OMG..so much depth and Winter beauty on your Stunning Winter card, Leslie. I agree, your sentiment is perfect. All the Lavinia stamps are perfect for your beautiful and creative scenes, my friend. I see more of these stamps in your future:-) TFS.. Love and Hugs..Nancy
WOW, another stunner, absolutely gorgeous!!! What a peacefully tranquil scene you have created, I LOVE seeing your use of these Lavinia stamps, you have such a knack for creating with them, I am in awe! Thanks too for joining in our Stencil Fun and Four Seasons challenges!!
I get so excited when I see that you're using your Lavinia stamps Leslie because you make whimsical look so real!! Your monochromatic Winter scene is so magical, and the sentiment just couldn't be any more perfect! FABULOUS card!! :0)
Oh my gosh, Leslie - this is so beautiful! I love the sky. And all the sparkle, of course.
Wow! Is this ever gorgeous! I love all the Lavinia stamps you used and the beautiful snowy scene. The snow on the hare looks like it should be there since he is hopping through the snowy landscape. Yes, we all need some therapy time.
I got excited as soon as I read Lavinia in the first sentence of your post. I can't tell you how enthralled I am at your card and the wonderfulness of all that mixed media! Your scene is so peaceful and vibrant! I LOVE the stencil and bits of glitter, and even the brushed up snow on the hare. This is positively magical and dreamy!
OH my goodness, this is beautiful. You have such an artistic eye.
both are beautiful. You did a fabulous job with the placement of the trees with the hare. LOVELY. Have a great day
Your work is awe inspiring, Leslie! LOVE this fabulous winter scene you've created. So many amazing details. xx
This is the most delightful (and wonderful) image, Leslie. It captures the magic of winter, for sure. All the details that you've described are special. This is a true Lavinia result.
Cannot wait to see more of your gorgeous Lavinia pieces. You have captured their spirit perfectly!
Fabulous scene and love all the stamps especially the little Hare
carol x
You have created the most fabulous scene. I love those trees, the snow and that fabulous stencil. It all comes together perfectly. Only you know what's not perfect about this card xx
There isn't one single bit of this card that isn't perfection from where I'm sitting, Leslie! From the wonderful masking, sparkly snow - even the snow your hare kicked up on himself is fabulous!
Loving the monochromatic colors and that magical stenciled sky! WOW!
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Sometimes the best happy accidents happen and make everything better than we imagined! This is an amazing scene, Leslie! WOW! (The snow on the hare is my favorite part.)
Wow so much in this scene I love, the colour the snowy glittery effect and OMG your fluffy snow round the hare is perfect. I wish we could do things like that on purpose.
Now I have more Lavinia stamps on my list. I have one of the trees now I want the other. I love the long length of the tree trunks :)
What a beautiful scene! Love your card. I would love to be able to make a card like this. Just perfect to me.
Wow, this is amazing Leslie! you have definitely found your niche using these Lavinia stamps! Love this - the stenciled sky, the blobby snow (love how you did this) down to the hare kicking up the snow , stunning winter scene! The sentiment is so perfect! Thank you for sharing Leslie, I look forward to seeing many more cards using Lavinia stamps.
You are a master at designing these scenes with depth...love the leaping bunny kicking up the snow. Trial and error makes for some pretty creations! Love it! ♥ Sue Kment
You have perfectly captured the wintry scene here in Northern Utah. It looks so real and magical. The bunny and the sentiment take me to another world and the thought of driving in the snow doesn't seem so bad after all. I love the results of your creativity. Absolutely beautiful card!
that is just fabulous, I love the stenciled background, like the paint for the snow and like you said it does look like snow was kicked up when the bunny was hopping. I like the shadow you gave to it also, great touch and one I wouldn't have thought to do!
OMG! I have learned a few tips just from reading your post! LOL This is AMAZING! Your mounds of snow are awesome and what a great idea to stencil the background sky. Now, I would have never thought to add a shadow under the leaping bunny (see told you I learned a few things lol). Absolutely BEAUTIFUL winter scene! YOU GO GIRL!!!
Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons Challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back again soon.
Darlene
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Love how this card came about especially the trees and the snow mounds! Perfect combination. I've never used white acrylic paint on my cards. A must try in the future!
What a gorgeous Winter scene, Leslie. You've created an absolutely lovely card and we're so grateful to have you play along with us at The Four Seasons Challenge.
Love love love it!! I have this rabbit set too but not used it on a winter card (and only used it once before). Such great inspiration and beautiful scene! Thank you so much for sharing at Four Seasons challenge!
Ellie
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SIGHHHHHHH, Leslie, how incredibly peaceful and serene. Your sentiment says it all - I love those moments of "rejoicing in quiet" - not the ecstatic, jumping up and down rejoicing, but that deep-seated, profoundly heartfelt, quiet rejoicing in being at one with nature, and at the peace with what Nature has to offer us, if only we take the time to appreciate her "small yet magnificent" beauties. Your incorporation of swirling stencils, and highlighted whiteness, brings out the cold side of things, while also revealing that pristine snowy feel we long for. Beautiful, Leslie - and thanks again for the close ups. I really enjoy seeing how you do all the little things that make your cards lovely.
Crafting Smiles,
Donna
{Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}
Oh I haven't been looking at blogs, but I had to come over. What??? This is amazing. I'd frame it!!
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