This is ANOTHER stamp from Artistic Outpost's Snowy Woods plate! Are you getting the picture of how big this plate is? I can't remember if this is the fourth or fifth card I've posted, but I do know I haven't used the same image twice! It's not too late to order and get your cards ready in time for Christmas. I think AO stamps are perfect for beginner and advanced stampers alike. They are perfect for beginners because they have such attention to detail that they don't need a lot of extra embellishments and whatnot to make them look good. Additionally, most of them do not require coloring, so you don't need a lot of expensive tools or expertise. They are perfect for advanced stampers because of their depth and dimension. The images can be used in so many different ways. I frequently cut out part of an image to get what I want for a specific card. I also like to use the edges of AO images on the edges of cards for a little extra texture and interest.
For this card, all I did was stamp Santa in Chestnut Roan, smash the image into my VersaMark pad, and melt two coats of Suze Weinberg's UTEE in clear on top. Then I popped it into the freezer for a few minutes, took it out and bent the cardstock, thus breaking the enamel. This is called the "Cracked Glass" technique for those of you who don't already know!
Supplies & Tools
Stamps: Snowy Woods by Artistic Outpost
Ink: Chestnut Roan Chalk, VersaMark, Basic Brown, Brilliance Chocolate
Paper: Confetti Cream, Close to Cocoa, Basic Gray Blitzen
Other: Martha punch, M's gems, Candy Cane, Crystal & Gold Stickles, ribbon, Crystal Clear EP, SW UTEE
Ink: Chestnut Roan Chalk, VersaMark, Basic Brown, Brilliance Chocolate
Paper: Confetti Cream, Close to Cocoa, Basic Gray Blitzen
Other: Martha punch, M's gems, Candy Cane, Crystal & Gold Stickles, ribbon, Crystal Clear EP, SW UTEE
10 comments:
AB-solutely Perfect-o Carla!! I LOVE it!
This is A gorgeous Christmas card! everything just blends together so beautifuly!
What a magical stamp and your card is just stunning, I love all the papers you have used and the distressed sentiment, Hugs, Nikki x
Gorgeous card Carla. Love the vintage feel.
Oh stunning! I love how well you layered the paper... what a wonderful card!
wow great! I am not too fond of the cracked stuff, but yours looks fabulous. Wonderful mix of designer papers too, just love it!
GORGEOUS!!!! WOW CARLA!!! Love this! TFS!
OOOh this is gorgeous!!
This is a beautiful card with a distressed look. I'm so glad I dioscovered Artistic Outpost last week. I can't wait to start using their stamps for ATCs and cards! Woohoo!
Tammi
http://3littlebirdz.com
I love vintage! You did a super job showcasing this fabulous Santa image. Love it!!
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