The first month of 2015 is already halfway gone. Time goes by very fast! Fortunately the hectic times are over now, well at least I hope so, and I have more time for fun things like crafting! Now it's time for a new Simon Says Monday Challenge. We're in the middle of winter and want to see something inspired by this cold season.
I was inspired by the December 2014 Tim tag. This background technique is so cool and also lots of fun to do. I don't have the new Stain Sprays yet, so I used the regular Stains and put some of it into a spray bottle so that I could do the technique. These were still on my desk and I couldn't resist to give it another go. This time I also used Glimmermist for more sparkle and depth in color.
The color palette is very wintery, but the working title of this challenge is 'Winter Stamping' and I have enough winter stamps to fit that criteria. I love those beautiful stamps from Teresa Collins: Tinsel Company. With the snowflakes I stamped in Watering Can Archival Ink.
What's more winter like than snow? I therefore added with Embossing Paste and Snow Dylusions stencil some snowflakes. I also painted the edges and the metal foil covered letters with white paint. All those cool colors needed some warmth. So I stamped the Snowman on a piece of Kraft cardstock and colored him in with serveral Distress Markers. To give him the glittery snow effect I applied a layer with the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.
To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!
Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!
Hugs,
Sandra
What a happy and cheerful tag! That snowman was a clever take on Tim's tag and your backgrounds are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, hope you are well. Lovely tag and the snowman is fabulous , love the background too. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteI'm digging this KRAFTy snowman :)
ReplyDeleteThe background is fabulous too!
*mwah*
Steph
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Gorgeous tag Sandra! Love the beautiful winter wonderland scene going on! Your snowman is adorable!
ReplyDeleteAmazing tag Sandra! i love your snowman and all the techniques that you used, especially your letters white on metal foil! BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteThis is frosty cold goodness, Sandra! I love the background you created for your snowman! Wonderful tag. Glad to hear you are mostly settled in and getting more time for crafting! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous tag, Sandra. The background you created is so beautiful! Love the great textures and colors. :)
ReplyDeleteCute cute cute!!! LOVE him on kraft, and your snowy background is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteA fun project Sandra--I don't usually do tags, but you've convinced me to give it more of a go! It's always great to see how others put their own stamp on things.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun project and great minds think alike that we both used that adorable snowman! I love how you stamped him on craft and adore the snowy background, it's wonderful Sandra! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteStunning winter tag Sandra! Love the background and the very cute snowman.
ReplyDeleteFun tag, Sannie! Great use of washi, too!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely clever of you to make a snowman that wasn't boring old white! I really love the vintage feel and how you included "traditional" snow elements with the new twist of making this a Congratulations card. You're always thinking of great new ideas!
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