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Monday, 12 December 2011

Lovely as a Tree in the mist

The challenge over at CAS-ual Fridays this week is all about misting. My first thought was to make a spritz with shimmer paint mixed with rubbing alcohol but I was intrigued by the site's suggestion to use water... Stampin' Up classic inks are water based so I could just imagine the effects of flicking water at a sponged background! I decided to give it a go - and this is the result:




The first step was sponging a square of card stock with Pool Party ink, leaving the centre paler than the outside, then spritzing it with water. When it dried it made a great snowy sky!


I got quite excited by this and imagined a lovely country walk in the snow with my imaginary golden retriever bounding ahead, tail wagging! Lovely as a Tree is the perfect set for nature scenes like this. I used the line of trees, stamped in versamark ink and rubbed over with Sahara Sand ink. I smeared a bit of Whisper White craft ink at the bottom of the card stock too before adding the pine trees. The final step was adding 'snow' with a versamark pen and heat embossing the whole lot with white embossing powder.


The sentiment really pops in Real Red against the snowy background! You can really see the effect of the misting in this photo too and I'll be using this technique again.

Supplies needed for this card:
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Petite Pairs
Ink: Pool Party, Garden Green, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Whisper White craft ink
Card stock: Whisper White
Other: Versamark ink pad and pen, white embossing powder, heat tool, stamp-a-majig
I'd be delighted to order any of these supplies for you and can have them delivered to your address in the UK. I am committed to providing excellent customer service and am always happy to help and advise. Just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593. 

I hope you've enjoyed the weekend. We spent ours clearing out cupboards in readiness for the men to lay our new carpet this week. What was I thinking?! As if life isn't busy enough at this time of year! We have loads of large built-in cupboards, which was one of the things that attracted me to the house in the first place - although I can certainly say I've gone off them a bit after this weekend!

Thank you for dropping by today. I'll be back tomorrow and will have lots more Christmassy things to show you this week so do pop back soon if you have time.

Hugs,
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45 comments:

  1. Created by Kath12 December 2011 at 00:55

    Love this card!!!

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  2. jimlynn12 December 2011 at 01:08

    Vicky, this is breath taking beautiful! Everything about it is just gorgeous! Love the way you did the background and those trees...just WOW! A stunning card.
    Lynn

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  3. Anonymous12 December 2011 at 02:56

    Brilliant effect Vicky. I love the muted tree line you have done with Versamark and Sahara Sand. The water spritzing is a great idea too.

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  4. Anonymous12 December 2011 at 04:11

    Gorgeous, as always! Love the water spritzed background, think I'll have to give it a go. Helen (Sydney)

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  5. Irene12 December 2011 at 07:59

    Hello Vicky

    I LOVE, LOVE this card, it is my favourite of all of your cards. The background is fabulous and like you I can imagine walking through the scene!!!! The trees are on my wish list for next month. Perfection.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  6. Cath Wilson12 December 2011 at 08:34

    Absolutely beautiful. I have this set and love it and I adore the colours you've used x

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  7. Jane Goldman12 December 2011 at 08:51

    This is truly beautiful Vicky ! If only I had the time to try out all these lovely techniques ! Your card reminds of last winter; very atmospheric !!!
    Jane x

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  8. Jacqueline12 December 2011 at 09:31

    There are not enough words to describe how beautiful this card is Vicky - a fabulous piece of artwork - Jacqueline xx

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  9. Gibmiss12 December 2011 at 09:46

    Hi Vicky
    This is gorgeous .....love it....this certainly has the Wow factor...
    hUGS SYLVIE
    XXXX

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  10. Bella´s Bastelecke12 December 2011 at 09:46

    gorgeous card and a fabulous image ........

    Hugs
    Bella

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  11. Sarn12 December 2011 at 10:49

    OOOOOOOOH . . . this is FANTASTIC. A definite favourite. Thanks for the technique tip. Must try that. xxx

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  12. Autumn Mist12 December 2011 at 11:07

    Goodness, this card is stunning, Vicky! I am loving your masking technique as it is, without everything else. A future project for me, I think.

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  13. Doris12 December 2011 at 12:22

    I have to say this is one of the most stunning cards I've seen, so natural and realistic a scene! It has such depth!

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  14. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)12 December 2011 at 12:47

    It's hard to believe that this fabulous scene has been created with stamps and ink and of course total artistic genius :)

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  15. Anonymous12 December 2011 at 13:06

    This looks like a Winter Wonderland, it is beautiful.
    I am stunned, it just goes to show that techniques are as important as stamp sets.
    Good luck with the carpet laying. Have you all practiced levitating??
    Linda x

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  16. Pauline12 December 2011 at 14:05

    This is a snowy delight Vicky, so beautifully done!

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  17. Bev12 December 2011 at 14:45

    Vicky,These cards are truely AWESOME !!!!! I love everything about them, you're amazing.

    I am lucky enough to have Monty(my golden retriever)to take on walks like you imagined....the trouble is the snow collects in little balls under his stomach and around his legs and feet!!! so he looks like a creature from the deep!

    Bev.x

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  18. Aileen12 December 2011 at 16:35

    Oooh must try this myself sometime, it's a super effect. You've transformed Lovely as a tree into a gorgeous winter wonderland. Good luck with your carpets. x

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  19. kingstonmama12 December 2011 at 16:52

    What a beautiful snowy scene you've created, Vicky. Spritzing with water created such a wonderful effect. :) Ann

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  20. Margaret12 December 2011 at 17:10

    Oh Vicky what a beautiful card - it looks so lifelike. Good luck with the cupboard clearing and carpet fitting!
    M x

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  21. Michelle12 December 2011 at 17:28

    Vicky, this is super beautiful! Perfect winter scene!

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  22. Janna Werner12 December 2011 at 17:47

    Mmmmmh this looks wonderful! My favorite colors and so elegant again, Vicky! Have a lovely day, Janna

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  23. Sally H12 December 2011 at 21:18

    WOW! Totally stunning! I LOVE it! I will definitely try and have a go at this one. Hope your imaginary dog didn't go chasing the deer!!!

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  24. Archana13 December 2011 at 02:41

    Wonderful! Feels like a real landscape.

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  25. Jen Mitchell13 December 2011 at 02:55

    What a wonderful snowy scene. I love it!

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  26. Virginia L.13 December 2011 at 06:59

    How gorgeous! I can totally see the snow! So glad that you play with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  27. Heather T13 December 2011 at 17:30

    Misting is a lovely technique and your card is gorgeous; you have created such a wonderful atmosphere.

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  28. Deborah Frings13 December 2011 at 18:36

    I seem to have missed this one! It's absolutely gorgeous! Pool party is perfect to make the snowy scene and I love the "snow" on the trees. Just fab!

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  29. Vicki Dutcher13 December 2011 at 21:24

    LOVE water spritzing and this card is stunning with it!!

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  30. Faith A at Daffodil Cards13 December 2011 at 21:56

    I can see why you were excited by this card, it's really beautiful

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  31. Faith A at Daffodil Cards13 December 2011 at 21:56

    I can see why you were excited by this card, it's really beautiful

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  32. Dolly Daydreams13 December 2011 at 22:13

    Vicky I went all tingly when I saw this beauty. I can nearly feel the chill of the snow and frost, sensational stamping once again and you have created such an amazing and beautiful winter scne.

    Marie

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  33. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 01:56

    Totally fabulous! Love the depth of the colours!

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  34. Laura Davis14 December 2011 at 04:34

    WOW, beautiful!
    Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
    Laura

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  35. Dana14 December 2011 at 23:16

    Utterly beautiful. Serene and peaceful. What a great entry for this week's CAS-UAL Friday challenge!

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  36. Michele Gross15 December 2011 at 17:07

    Absolutely spectacular! WOW! Thanks for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  37. Jocelyn16 December 2011 at 07:23

    Genius!

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  38. Tara Cardwell16 December 2011 at 10:03

    What a STUNNING project - congrats on joining the VIP club - very well deserved :-D
    Tara x

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  39. Susie W.16 December 2011 at 23:30

    Oh. my. goodness. This is absolutely stunning! Congratulations on your VIP win!

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  40. pcm18 December 2011 at 02:36

    This is GORGEOUS!!! congrats on your VIP!

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  41. Michelle Wilson19 December 2011 at 09:17

    I love these ideas - I think I'll be trying misting too!

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  42. Jenny19 December 2011 at 12:18

    Oh Vicky, I'm so not surprised you got placed at CASual Fridays with this piece of stunning art:) I'm only shocked you didn't get top spot!!!
    It's so atmospheric and magical....gorgeous :)
    Jenny x

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  43. Shelly Schmidt16 November 2012 at 05:09

    Gorgeous card! I was browsing Pintrest and just had to drop by for a better look!

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  44. Anonymous28 August 2013 at 19:02

    I can see why your daughter would call you Crafting Clare...there are so many touches to this card that only an artist at heart would have added. Thanks so much for sharing...my daughter and I are going ot try a version of this card RIGHT NOW!

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  45. Miss Mollie18 November 2015 at 14:14

    Beautiful card.

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