Peace on Earth has a great mood board for their new challenge. I chose the image on the bottom left to inspire me. I didn't have any gingham or plaid dp but created something using the red and black for my background.
Using a stencil, I sponged Black Soot ink over it, leaving a lighter area at the bottom for my sentiment. I really like the irregular edges on the other three sides. The sentiment is heat embossed in a darker black.
I die cut the tree three times and glued them together for dimension. The top one is cut from mixed media cs and smooshed in various green Distress inks. Finished off with red gemstones to match the red baubles on the tree in the mood board image.
We'd love to have you join us at Peace on Earth. It's an "anything Christmas goes" challenge but here's the mood board if you need some inspiration. Check out what it inspired the rest of the Design Team to create!
Supplies:
Stamps - Penny Black sentiment
Ink - Distress Black Soot, Iced Spruce, Pine Needles, Evergreen Bough; Versafine Onyx Black
Paper - red, white, and mixed media cs
Size - A2
Accessories - Memory Box Textured Mesh stencil, black embossing powder, Impression Obsession tree die
FABULOUS card my friend and great take on the mood board! Hope you have a wonderful day ahead and thanks for another inspiring creation!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is really pretty Susan, but boy oh boy do I love, LOVE your background!! It is so bold and beautiful, and really does make your tree pop! FABULOUS card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteawesome card Susan, I love the red and black background for your tree :)
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the mood board to inspire us, Susan! I love the background you created for your stately tree and how you gave it irregular borders and space for the sediment! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteOh my...Love your stenciled background with irregular edges, Susan. Perfect background for your beautiful smooshed die cut tree. TFS mf. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteLove the background created to highlight the tree!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great Christmas tree, Susan! Love the stenciled background!
ReplyDeleteGreat solution to make a red & black gingham background, Susan! I love the irregular edges too! The style of your tree is perfect for the rustic background, and the smooshed greens are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
LOVE how you've created an artsy plaid using the grid stencil over coloured card stock. So very clever and creative, Susan! So pretty with your layered Christmas tree. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Very creative solution to your no plaid dilemma.
ReplyDeleteGreat project and fantastic colours and technique ♥
ReplyDeleteThat is a clever take on the background. Very inventive and a pretty decorated tree.
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