Saturday, April 03, 2021

CAS Christmas April Challenge

Hi everyone.  Today is the start of the April CAS Christmas challenge.  This month is hosted by the wonderful Trina (Phamtastic Design)!
I used a sweet snow scene die-cut from white and then die-cut a full circle to place behind, which was watercoloured with a rainbow sky.  Added white splatters of diluted acrylic paint for the snow, and heat embossed Frantage Chunky White for the snow along the hills and on the trees.  Stamped the sentiment in soft gray (Christmas Sentiments - Penny Black).  Popped up the circle to add some dimension to the card.  Used an falling snow embossed background, which was a gift from a friend.

We are so excited to have Izzy (Izzy Scrap) as our Guest Designer this month.  Check out the challenge blog to see Izzy's amazing Rainbow Christmas card, along with the fabulous cards from our Designers.  Hope you'll join us!


Stamps:  Christmas Sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Circle Snow Scene die (AliExpress), Circle Nestability die (Spellbinders), water brush, Frantage Chunky White Embossing powder (Stampendous), heat tool, Falling Snow embossed background (gift from a friend), White acrylic paint for splattering

Challenges:
CAS Christmas April Challenge - Rainbow

27 comments:

Viv said...

Great minds and all that Lolly! xx
Looks so pretty! x

Linda said...

Loll, such a pretty watercolored circle to showcase your pretty winter scene. So much dimension. Beautiful card.

Heather said...

I would never have thought to use a rainbow as inspiration for a Christmas card but now I've seen yours I know how to do it. This is a gorgeous card.

Christine Alexander said...

Loll, what a great design I can see using that in so many ways. Love it with the rainbow sky :)

Julia Aston said...

Love the'Northern Lights' look to your rainbow sky background for your pretty tree landscape Loll, and all the wonderful snow - splattered and embossed! Let it snow, indeed! xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

Fabulous rainbow sky and pretty falling snow, Loll! The beautiful white space enhances the rainbow colors and they leap to the eye. Love the classy ways of adding texture to the white!
Hideko xx

Pat said...

I love the pretty white die cut trees with that gorgeous rainbow of colours for the background sky Loll, and love the added snow and splattering, and the background falling snow embossing finishes it beautifully. x

Barb Ghig said...

I'm not at all surprised that your rainbow sky is stunning, Loll...the colors blend perfectly! Your tiny trees are a great way to showcase your sky and I love how you added the 'snowflakes' to your design! Love how you placed the embossed Frantage, too! Beautiful card, my friend ~ xx

Julie B said...

Such a pretty way to incorporate a rainbow into a Christmas card. :)

kiwimeskreations said...

Who would have thought a rainbow and Christmas could go together, but you have done it wonderfully with this exquisite card Loll!
Stay sasfe
Blessings
Maxine

Gibmiss said...

Stunning card Lol ...love it ...
Hugs Sylvie xx
Happy Easter x

Ros Crawford said...

Happy Easter! Wonderful card for that challenge and so beautiful!

Mac Mable said...

What a creative way to incorporate the rainbow colours and what a striking Christmas card Loll....love the frantage and the acrylic splats too x. Happy Easter Loll....x.

Bunny said...

Breathtakingly beautiful. [Bunny]

Susan said...

Such a gorgeous sky, Loll - a wonderful way to use the rainbow challenge! Love the snow details with the embossing folder, the splatter, and the chunky ep!

Cathy said...

Love this rainbow circle Loll, the sky is gorgeous, love the details too with the wet and dry embossed snow, Cathy x

Marcia Hill said...

CAS rainbow perfection Loll! Your rainbow on this card reminds me of the Northern Lights and is SOOOO pretty as the backdrop for your sweet little tree line! Loving all the white on white details too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Leslie Miller said...

Oooh, so pretty! I love the rainbow! What wonderful, bright cards this challenge will bring. Not sure I have time...

HilaryJane said...

This is lovely, great embossed background and amazing splatters on your rainbow xx

Colleen said...

Loll, what an amazing skyline...wouldn't that be something to see in real life?? And it is so perfect with all the white! Fantastic card, Loll!

Linda said...

This looks fab ....... I love the rainbow sky and the embossing in the background. Great texture too from the snowy effects ..... love it!! xx

BożenA said...

I love this card, the bold, juicy colors and the circle shape you chose for this winter scene. A beautiful card and perfect inspiration, Loll.
xoxo

Izzy Scrap said...

Gorgeous, Loll ! Your stunning rainbow sky looks like an aurora borealis to me. This beautiful winter scene is so peaceful. Love the embossed background with the falling snow. Wonderful card as always. Thanks so much for welcoming me as guest designer this month. xx

Bonnie said...

A beautiful background for this pretty snowy scene, Lolly! Love all the texture!

Anita in France said...

The bright pop of colour is fantastic with all that crisp, snowy white, Loll ... it puts me in mind of a rainbow Aurora Borealis ... yum! Hugs, Anita :)

Trina P. said...

Ooohhh, so beautiful, Loll! Your perfectly watercolored rainbow background is a standout against all that crisp white! Love the splatters and Frantage snowy details.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Stunning rainbow sky for those crisp white trees, Loll, and I love the texture of the embossed snow too!!