The die is Cottage Cutz Deer Snowflake Scene. I created the inky background with Distress Oxides on photo paper. I layered several blues using the watercolour ink-smooshing technique and then dried in between each colour. It's best to work from lightest colour to darkest, but I didn't. When finished, it had a dull appearance but when wiped with a baby wipe, it became vibrant like you see here. I first saw this technique on a video here. It's one of my favourite techniques!
I trimmed the inky background to be slighly larger than the die-cut scene. I stamped the Stampin' Up Peaceful Wishes sentiment in Memento Paris Dusk and layered the scene onto a snowflake embossed panel (Taylored Expressions Winter Flurry).
I would like to support the following challenges: 2 Crafty Critter Crazies AG w Critter 1/5; 52 Weeks to Christmas Moose or Deer; Beccy's Place A Month of Holiday Cards UE; Brown Sugar AG 1/2; Carlin's Kaartenparadijs Christmas plus Homemade Background 1/3; CRAFT Winter 1/2; Crafts Galore Encore November AG 1/3; Crafty Catz 481 AG Snow 1/3; Die-Cuttin Divas AG 2/3; DL.ART November Linky UE 1/d; Double D Silhouettes 2/3; Simon Says Stamp Wednesday AG 1/5; The Outlawz Festive Friday Christmas UE; Word Art Wednesday 410-411 AG w Uplifting Sentiment wk2 3/5; Your Scrapbook Place AG 1/3
Thank you for looking at my card! Wishing you a joyful day!
Wow, this is stunning KT. The background is absolutely beautiful and makes me think of cold and snow and also the aurora. I love the die cut scene... the deer looks beautifully graceful and the snowflake border at the top adds a wonderful lacy element. Wonderful!
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Beccy
Absolutely lovely. I really enjoy a blue and white winter or Christmas card. This really is a beautiful scene with a great background. [Bunny]`
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Kitty, love that blue background and pretty scene in white...well done
ReplyDeleteSo calm and cool, love it Kitty, cute winter scene!
ReplyDeleteWOW that is such a great background and then a wonderful contrast with the white die cut. That die is gorgeous. It does give a peaceful feel.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, this is absolutely gorgeous! A beautiful background and die. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing with us at Double D!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Kitty. Such a beautiful die on it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the Challenge at Carlin's Kaartenparadijs.
Karin DT
A beautiful card, the white die cuts look so lovely against the gorgeous inky background. Thank you for playing along at Crafty Catz this week.
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Absolutely stunning card, beautiful background and like your die cuts, very striking and elegant!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Kitty, loving the background which showcases the die superbly.
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Linda xxx
You have made a very beautiful background and used nice die cuts.
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in our challenge at Carlin's Kaartenparadijs.
Good Luck !
Carla (DT)
This is gorgeous & your lovely background makes the die jump of the page.
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Cathy
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The inking in the background is stunning Kitty and your card is so beautiful - love this - Michelle x
ReplyDeleteWonderful Christmas card, Kitty, a beautiful design. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning, Kitty. Love that you chose to do a white sihlouette instead of the traditional black. Very creative. Great take on the Mood Board, thanks so much for playing along with us over at the Double D Silhouette Challenge. Hope we see you back again soon!!
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Such a beautiful die cut and your background as always is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYou make the prettiest backgrounds, KT! This one is especially gorgeous with your choice of framing and die cutting. Beautiful card! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteA super card, such a fabulous background and lovely scene.
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I always LOVE your watercolour ink-smooshing technique on photo paper, you make the most beautiful backgrounds for your card!! Amazing scene, love the deer in the wood!!! Very well done, Kitty!!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats for your winning at Cat Lovers Hop! :D
This is so gorgeous with the white against that beautiful blue background. I love the wonderful scene you have made and it is indeed a peaceful one.
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this gorgeous card, beautiful background. I'm checking out Beccy's place for the challenge it sounds like fun. I'm only a couple of alphas behind lol.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your background is just gorgeous and perfect to showcase this regal buck! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Silhouette’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Wow this background is beautiful! The deer is in the wood is perfect, for a christmascard. Thank you for joining us, at 52 WTC. Kind Regards Ingrid.
ReplyDeleteStunning winter scene. Love, love the background. Cottage Cutz are one of my favourite die companies. Thanks for the reminder to dig out some of their dies and continue to work on my Christmas cards :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting!
Big hugs,
♥ Lena
Lena’s Creations
Beautiful christmas card with the Deer.
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liefs Annemarie en Merit DT52wTC
Beautiful! Love the background. Thanks so much for playing with us at Die Cuttin Divas. Hope to see you again soon :)
ReplyDeletemichelle (Die Cuttin Divas DT)
Purple Monkey Moments
So very pretty! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I absolutely love that blue sky with the white silhouette of the deer and the scene in front of it.
ReplyDeleteThank-you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Challenge.
A beautiful winter scene. Love the deer die cut.
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Absolutely gorgeous background and the die cut panel couldn't be more perfect! Thanks so much for joining us at CRAFT Challenge!
ReplyDeleteHi, Kitty! I am back with my other hat: So glad I got to see your critter project showcased at the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge. Hope to see more of your creations in the future.
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Donna
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Fabulous card and a beautiful background! The deer is a nice one and good for the challeenge of 52 WTC. Thanks for showing your card! M.Zegers, dt 52 WTC.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful card, lovely die and gorgeous background ! Thanks for sharing the link ! Enny
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas Card kitty...
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Hugs Rosina
DT 52 WTC
An amazing card Kitty , thanks your welcome at 52WTC
ReplyDeleteHope we see you the next time again , have a nice day !!
Greetzzz… Epie DT52WTC
great winter card ! lovely done
ReplyDeletemartina DT 52 WTC
its gorgeous card!
ReplyDeletelove it!
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Your card is just stunning! Pinning to CASE 😊
ReplyDeleteAmazing card, I love Christmas dies. Thank you for participating in the Brown Sugar Challenge. Danka DT
ReplyDeleteI love your card! The background is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at 52WTC!
Nancy DT
Oh - how beautiful, Karen! I love this card ! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Kitty! The die cut image is perfect over that lovely background. Thank you for playing along at Brown Sugar's November Challenge.
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