The background is done on vellum, stamped multiple times with three different snowflakes from Snow Charm (Penny Black). I stamped them in Versamark and heat embossed in white. I flipped the vellum over and sponged Salvaged Patina randomly over the background. The background was splattered with white ink to create falling snow and heat embossed to dry before mounting it between two frames (Semi-Circle Stackers - 51-706) from Penny Black. The Star image was adhered to the front of the vellum and a simple sentiment (Full of Christmas - 30-734) Penny Black, was stamped in black.
The whole panel was popped up with 1/4" adhesive foam strips on the back of the frame. This allows the dreaminess of vellum to show.
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Stamps: The Star (Penny Black); Snow Charm (Penny Black); Posted (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Thick Vellum (Oplymio - Amazon)Ink: Black Pigment (Versafine Claire Nocturne); Shadow Grey (Archival - Ranger); Distress Inks: Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Salvaged Patina, Black Soot (Tim Holtz); Zigs (Flesh Colour)
Accessories: White embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour brushes, sponges, diluted white ink,
That is adorable Loll!
ReplyDeleteThat is one, dreamy background for your perfectly colored image. Love that effect! Guess I better get some heavy weight vellum because I just love this effect. Well done, Loll.
ReplyDeleteOh Loll, this is such a charmer - I borrowed this one from Marcia last time I was there. You probably already know this, but I was surprised to find it in her Lily of the Valley collection of stamps!
ReplyDeleteLove the snowy scene you've created!
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Such a sweet image. And a wonderful background - the snowflakes and the sponged blue on vellum give such a lovely frosty look!
ReplyDeleteThis is just delightful. I love that embossed vellum background too. It makes it very special xx
ReplyDeleteOMG...such an adorable joyful Christmas scene, Lolly:-) I Love every little detail, my friend. Love and Hugs....Nancy
ReplyDeleteLove these cute images Loll, taking me time to accept that they are no longer under the LOTV umbrella! Your background is the perfect match for this festive scene. :)
ReplyDeleteThis image is so sweet and adorable and I just want to hug that little girl! Wait, I just read Julie's comment about LOTV. I thought their style looked familiar. Precious. Your gorgeous vellum snowflake background made me sit up and take notice, too. Delicate and beautiful. An altogether gorgeous card, Loll!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Loll with some really wonderful watercolouring of the images, and the vellum background with the white embossed stars and pretty blue sky is perfect sandwiched between the two frames and how beautifully ornate it is..love the simple sentiment on the foreground snowy bank too. x
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable, Loll. The coloring is wonderful and I love the background you created.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! I love the background!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. Love the sweet image and your coloring, but that background is fabulous and does look dreamy.
ReplyDeleteLove the stamped and inked vellum, Lolly! It makes a perfect background for this sweet little lass with her star!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. Beautifully coloured, and I love the softness of the snowflakes on the vellum xx
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with this card, Loll - so many great details!! Love the sweet girl image which you've watercolored beautifully & the vellum snowy background & yummy frame!!
ReplyDeleteI just love every pretty little detail you've added to this darling card, Loll! The way you've framed this little cutie, the wonderful snowy vellum background, your coloring... all of it!
ReplyDeleteJust so very cute and adorable. Love the background too. x
ReplyDeleteYour precious girl makes this card as sweet as can be! The wonderful blending and frame add to this beauty
ReplyDeletePS Loll - you've enabled me!! My local store had this stamp and die so I picked it up. Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI love your snowflake background , such a pretty backdrop for this sweet little girl ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat scene with that sweet girl. I love those Penny Black stars!
ReplyDeleteThis is dreamy, Lolly! I love the soft colors of the vellum background and the fabulous heat-embossed stars. It's a perfect scene for this charming little lady putting a star on the tree! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteWow! Spectacular card! I love the softness of the vellum contasted with the red. Actually , every detail is perfect!
ReplyDeleteStunning effect with the use of vellum. This card has an incredibly romantic character. The background under the vellum has become blurred, slightly brightened, and the hot stamped snowflakes come to the foreground. I also love this sweet girl decorating the Christmas tree. Very tastefully dressed, the coloring is perfect. I love this Christmas card, my dear Loll.
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