I stamped the bear onto a Top Note die, masked it and then added dots of versamark, which I heat embossed with clear powder. I then brushed the ink over the top and the resist technique makes it look like snow. I added a bow and some matching buttons, all 'icy' blue colours. The sentiment at the bottom is new too, from SU -Friendly Phrases, but the little Christmas greeting is a freebie (I found it in my stamp drawer, no idea where it came from, but I think I might be using it a lot from now on). Finally, I sponged the edges. Do you think the polar bear looks like he's lost in a snowstorm? Just remembered I can enter this card into Crafty Hazelnuts Extra Christmas Challenge for February - if you've made a Christmas card and posted it this month why not link up - lots of prizes for the lucky winners!
What a FABulous scene with FABulous colours...
ReplyDeleteLOve it.
Chrissyxx
What a beautiful card - love the colour - thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges - hope to see you again soon. x
ReplyDeleteThe snow with the sponging is wonderful - the various shades that come with the sponging make it look like it is swirling around!
ReplyDeleteLouise - lovely card. I can see you doing great things with this set! Thanks for joining us this week at MMM - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteLovely and sweet card. Thanks for joining CHNC Extra Challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteLouise, I adore this fabulous card! LOVE the wintry blues and the fun polar bear! Thanks for joining us at MMM! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this gorgeous polar bear for Christmas cards Louise and the penguin in the set too. Your snowy card is a real triumph! Vicky x
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