For the background, I used the snowflakes that came out of a homemade stencil as masks. I followed the first part of this video. A quick summary of the technique - lay the snowflake masks down on watercolour paper, spritz with water, remove the stencil, and sprinkle with Brushos. I didn't get perfect results as some of the water went under the stencil so my snowflakes aren't completely distinct.
When dry, I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment and sleigh, then used my Versamarker to draw in the ground, and heat embossed it with white sparkly embossing powder.
Another one done for my Christmas card sale!
What I love about this is that the snowflakes look more random instead of distinct identical shapes. Gives some realism to them. Also love your brilliant color and that wonderful silhouette stamp. The added snow finishes this off perfectly!
ReplyDeleteLove that gorgeous Brusho sky with the silhouette image ... so glad you celebrated an Old-Fashioned Christmas with us at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteLove this sleigh and pretty snowflake background!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique. We need to do this next time we get together! Gorgeous card with a lovely artsy background! xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty snowflakes and I love the snowy look along the ground and sleigh and horses.
ReplyDeleteLove the artsy look of the background and what a fun technique. Wonderful card and so vintage looking x
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, that gorgeous snowy sky!!! WOW! looooooooove it. and the classic silhouetted image adds the perfect vintage vibe. very clever and so appealing! a wonderful addition to the "old fashioned xmas" gallery at JINGLE BELLES! ♥
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Susan, your Sleigh looks like it's going through deep snow :)
ReplyDeletelovely....the snow looks amazing!
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Beautiful! Love the sky and the snowflakes!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting technique. Great vintage image. xx
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