Happy Wednesday!! I hope you are having a wonderful week!! It's time for a new challenge at Scrapy Land and as always, the first challenge of the month is Anything Goes using a brand of die that Scrapy Land carries...there are over 40 to choose from!! You could win a gift certificate for $15 to shop at Scrapy Land!
More Christmas cards today :) For these cards, I used papers from Lemoncraft's Christmas Greetings stack. The edges were distressed with a Zutter DIA.
On the top of the card, I used a Precious Marieke Snowflake Border die, tucked behind the mountains from the Elizabeth Craft Skis die set.
This was one of my favorite cards to make because when I saw the skis die, I just had to have it!! For many years, I lived in Lake Placid, New York, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Lake Placid hosted two Olympic Games and winter sports is king there. I'd never skied until I moved there.
I wanted to give the skis a rustic, used look, so I covered them in DecoArt Crackle Paste. Once it dried and cracked, I used DecoArt Raw Umber Antiquing Cream to bring out the cracks. The bindings were cut in silver paper.
To cut the curved edge, I used the Memory Box Curved Dashing Through the Snow die, and adhered the words along the curve as well. The gorgeous ribbon is from DL.ART.
Beneath the Wild Orchid Crafts poinsettias, are Impression Obsession Pine Branch dies, Impression Obsession Pine Sprigs and Sue Wilson Designs Holly Sprays. This beautiful ribbon is from DL.ART as well. The cards were topped off with a DecoArt Snow Writer, glitter and splatters of white paint with a Tim Holtz Splatter Brush.
I am entering this in the following challenges:
1) Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
2) Scrapping4fun Challenges - Anything Goes
Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Scrapy Land to see the amazing projects my design team sisters have created for today's challenge!! Then link up your Anything Goes project using a brand of die that Scrapy Land carries!! I can't wait to see what you create :)
More Christmas cards today :) For these cards, I used papers from Lemoncraft's Christmas Greetings stack. The edges were distressed with a Zutter DIA.
On the top of the card, I used a Precious Marieke Snowflake Border die, tucked behind the mountains from the Elizabeth Craft Skis die set.
This was one of my favorite cards to make because when I saw the skis die, I just had to have it!! For many years, I lived in Lake Placid, New York, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Lake Placid hosted two Olympic Games and winter sports is king there. I'd never skied until I moved there.
I wanted to give the skis a rustic, used look, so I covered them in DecoArt Crackle Paste. Once it dried and cracked, I used DecoArt Raw Umber Antiquing Cream to bring out the cracks. The bindings were cut in silver paper.
To cut the curved edge, I used the Memory Box Curved Dashing Through the Snow die, and adhered the words along the curve as well. The gorgeous ribbon is from DL.ART.
Beneath the Wild Orchid Crafts poinsettias, are Impression Obsession Pine Branch dies, Impression Obsession Pine Sprigs and Sue Wilson Designs Holly Sprays. This beautiful ribbon is from DL.ART as well. The cards were topped off with a DecoArt Snow Writer, glitter and splatters of white paint with a Tim Holtz Splatter Brush.
I am entering this in the following challenges:
1) Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
2) Scrapping4fun Challenges - Anything Goes
Scrapy Land Dies Used
Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Scrapy Land to see the amazing projects my design team sisters have created for today's challenge!! Then link up your Anything Goes project using a brand of die that Scrapy Land carries!! I can't wait to see what you create :)
57 comments:
Wow, wow, wow, Lisa this is exceptionally beautiful, wow, the snowy look, the embellishments and colours it is all stunning
hugs
lorraine x
Spectacular and wow factor here today Lisa, love it.xx
This card is just WOW Lisa!!!! What a beautiful card!! I LOVE this card!!!! Have a great day.
Gerda
Wow, wow, wow Lisa, it is many years since I had a pair of skis on but it is such a fun winter sport! The skis on your cards are FABULOUS, I just love how you crackled them, they look so realistic.... I am off now to see if they sell that die over here!! Love your gorgeous cards and they have inspired me to get on with some Christmas card making - well to think about it anyway.... Hugs, Anne xx
These are absolutely stunning!!! I love the skis too...the crackle makes them so very perfect! Where do you get your snow?? I haven't seen it in the stores here. Wonderfully gorgeous creations my friend! Hugs, Robin
WOW those skates look super gorgeous
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Wow!! This is stunning! I love the ski dies- how brilliant! Using the crackle paste on them is a wonderful idea! The sentiment looks gorgeous too! We always get snow here (Alberta Canada) in the winter, but I've yet to pick up skis. Maybe this will be the year!
Two gorgeous Christmas cards! I love how you distressed the skis, your mountains look perfect, that snowflake border is so pretty! Your cards are always so amazing Lisa! You put some much details in each one!
WOW! Your creations always amaze me and this one is no exception! I love the ski set and the hills (another die to add to my list!) and well, everything else about this. How creative to use crackle paste on them too.
Your cards are stunning, Lisa! Those skis look so realistic - love how you distressed/crackled them - they look amazing! I love how you curved the sentiment too! Absolutely gorgeous! Very lucky people on your Christmas card list! Your cards are like a piece of artwork!
Just beautiful. I love the skis and the scene you created. Thanks for the reply about your blog name - it is so perfect for you. I'm interested in what you write. Books, articles or for a paper? Maybe I have read something of yours before. That would be so cool.
These are so beautiful Lisa! I love the curved sentiment the mountains and the rustic look snow skis! Great job my friend!
Pam
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Oh this has me thinking of winter. Its just gorgeous, those skis are quite incredible!
Hello My friend, hope all is well. it's the busy time of year again :) I actually think ALL of the year is busy now :) Hope your weather is okay, we are having some nice temps about 68-70 which is PERFECT for me!
Have a super day!
Shelly
Ooh those ski dies looks amazing on those pretty sets of cards Lisa. Love the textures and all the pretty detailing you did to them.....
Fabulous rustic look for these cards, Lisa!! Love how you have created the scene with a few dies!! The skies look amazing with the crackle!! And love the snow on the muntains and the little poinsettias! Awesome creations!
I have never skied (I prefer the sea), but however enjoy look at your fabulous ski-cards! :)
Never have you ceased to amaze me with your creations - love everything especially the cute skies you did a awesome job as always thanks for sharing yet another beautiful creation!!!
Once again, I can honestly say that I am in AWE!
You take cardmaking to a whole different level my Friend!
AMAZING effect here!!
I'm a HUGE fan!
xx
whoa! What a fabulous card design, Lisa - and you have used it on 2 colors of cards! Those skis look real, don't they? Your snowiness is very professional looking - oh my goodness, what am I saying, you ARE a professional! I love the shapes you have incorporated into the pretty layers, and all of the textures into these masterpieces! GORGEOUS! hugs, de
Wow, Lisa, these are stunning! That Elizabeth craft skis die is on my wish list now! What a beautiful composition of so many amazing elements! Love them to bits! You are so super talented, my friend! Big hugs! Branka xx
Oh my goodness!!! These are stunning my friend! I absolutely LOVE the rustic winter feel to these.. and I LOVE how you did the skis! Love the cracked effect so much and love just how gorgeous these are, even the flowers are gorgeous!
Hugs,
Jo
xox
AMAZING! Those skis are fabulous!! And I love the sentiment on the curve! You're incredibly talented! The whole card is just a wonderful texture-y masterpiece!
Ohhh AMAZING absolutely amazing Lisa !! Wonderful design and colors and layers and everything !!!!
Hugs&Blessings,
Mayra
Oh my goodness this is two amazing cards love the skis die and the script one too will be adding those to my wish list ! Love the mountains and how you added the snow with the snowflake border behind ---soooooo pretty . Hugs
its stunning card!
love it!
lots of hugs
Oh sooo pretty! The crackle finish is perfect for the ski's and the sloping sentiment smeems to add movement to the card. Great job.
Oh now you've gone and made me want another new die!!! Love those skis!!! Your aging effects are fab. Love all the pine needles etc and the whole curve thing you have goin' on!! A big wow from me! Its all fantastic! Nicola x
Oh so gorgeous!!!!
Another stunning work of art Lisa sweet friend! I'm sorry I haven't had a lot of time to visit lately and comment on all your fabulousness, but I have been so busy! Thank you for popping by my blog today, and also asking after mum (she is a lot better thank you, but still far from there yet) and I'm still not back crafting fully yet, my post was scheduled a few months ago (luckily), but I really appreciated your visit! Have a lovely evening! Hazel xx
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Fantastic Lisa!! The way you did those skies is wonderful, I love them! The pine needles and snow make it all look so real ;) Always amazing Lisa!!
So beautiful! Love the rustic look, papers, and layers.
Hi Lisa. Have been a little busy with festivals and even though I was seeing your beautiful cards, I coulnt come down and leave you a message. All your recent cards are unique and stunning. Big hugs...
Mukta
Another fabulous design. I love how you layer your cards and use so many different mediums to add texture. The ribbon, skies and flowers are the icing on the cake.
Gosh...how beautiful! I love the crackle and the glitter!
Stunning. Love the skies, the sentiment and crackled look. Another awesome card myn friend.
Have a creative day.
Hugs Nana
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Layers and layers of yummy goodness...WOW...love this and all the amazing details!! I now have to add those ski's to my want/need list!! (Along with the sled I saw before)...AND...I JUST put an order in yesterday!! Off to see my grandson at his new hospital..so you have a nice day!!
Oh my goodness - loving all those layers, the snow and those fabulous skis!! TFS
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Truly beautiful! I really loved the skis also, we are a family of skiers! We lived in Vermont for 17 years and went to Lake Placid many times, loved it there. Small world.
Woww!! It's awesome! So many gorgeous details, I can actually feel the winter by looking at those lovely snowy mountains, pines, white poinsettias and the gorgeous skies with crackle texture! It's so lovely! And that curved sentiment looks amazing! Beautiful card :)
Have a nice day!
Big Hugs
Priyanka :)
Goodness gracious! Those skis are amazingly spectacular and so fun! I never would have thought a die could end up like this. This card is my new fave of yours and everything about it makes me want to go skiing! Isn't it fun? I do t even mind falling most of the time as long as there's powder and not compacted snow. Genius use of the crackle to give everything a vintage and used feel. Awesome sauce design dearie. Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki
Such beautiful Christmas cards, Lisa! I love how you distressed those tiny skis and the mountains look so amazing! The snowflake border is the perfect accent as well! So many wonderful details you added, love your cards my friend!
Wow, what beautiful cards Lisa!!! I swear I can feel the cold, frosty air off these cards. lol They really have a frosty feel to them, loving those the ski's, mountains, snowflakes and pine die cuts. The ski's really blow me away, they look so awesome with the crackle stuff on them. I also love, love the flowers you used and the seam binding. Hugs, Brenda
Wow..this is simply breathtaking!!!! I love the distressed edges and the awesome wintery background! The skies are amazing with the crackling you did! I LOVE everything about this! The mountains and snowflakes just add so much to this gorgeous scene!!! We used to ski a lot when we lived in Alaska many years back (and when we were young) hehe! Now we go to the ski hills and snow tube...don't think this body could handle skiing any more, lol!
Beautiful design as always Lisa, you blow me away with your creations!
Wow, it's been so nice here this week. In the low 60's! I can't believe it's this warm in November...haha, we'll take it!!
Have a super evening!
Sherrie K
These cards are superb and I love the little skis. As always, there are so many beautiful things to look at here and the Chrismas flowers are stunning. It's definitely started to get a lot colder here in the UK and I don't think it will be very long before Winter is with us! Thank you so much for the lovely comment that you left on my last post and for your continued support Lisa, I really appreciate it :) Have a lovely weekend with lots of happy crafting. Crafty hugs, Sandra X
Oh my gosh Lisa! This is tremendous! The skis are so very pretty in your arrangement. I love the layers you tucked in here and there - great details! That curved sentiment is so so cool! Hugs, Autumn
Absolutely beautiful! I love the crackle on your snow skis! Your details always amaze me!
Wow Lisa, every time I visit your blog, I add about a half dozen new dies to my wish list!! I am just in love with how you used those skiis and poles! The crackle texture with the metallic accents, wow what an amazing wintery piece! I love the mountains in the background with the snowflakes peeking up behind, and I love the sentiment that follows the curve of the border die, what a lovely flow they create! Gorgeous poinsettias, lots of snow and glitter, all of my favourite things on a holiday card! The papers are wonderful as well, I do love the traditional red and green for Christmas! Another shabby work of festive art my friend! sending hugs :)
Hi Lisa,
I have to tell you..this is Amazing!!I love the crackle texture especially on the adorable skis die cut! I love the gorgeous poinsettias, glitter details and wonderful wintry scene!!The snowflakes are just pretty!WOW! Stunning, Beautiful and Elegant!! Love it!
Have a wonderful day my fabulous friend,
M'
Crafting with Creative M
Oh Lisa, I think I just fell over from swooning! I absolutely LOVE this card! My children just learned to ski a few years ago when we vacationed in the mountains and loved it - since we can't do that here in Miami :) I love your crackle skiis and the beautiful snow covering on the pines - stunning! ♥
WOWZER!!! this came out great Lisa, I love what you did to the skis. All the flowers and layering are amazing.
Oh Lisa, your card is beautiful. The skis look amazing.......love the scene you have created with the mountains in the background. x
Stunning!!! Exquisite and so wonderfully gorgeous!
Thank you for the inspiration my dear!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
Oh-MY-LAN-TA!!! This is GORGEOUS!!! Seriously Gorgeous! I LOVE those ski dies... and the dimension on your card... WOW... The hills and the flowers look amazing... I'm in AWE right now! Have a fabulous day!
Theresa
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oh Lisa, diese Weihnachtskarte ist ja ganz entzückend!!! Ein wunderbares Design mit dem Ski und den Blumen und die Farben sind sehr sehr gut aufeinander abgestimmt, herrlich, diese Karte ist ein Traum! Ganz liebe Grüße von Sylvia
adorable card and your care for details is lovely!!
stunning card ! Love all your dies !!!
Lisa, I wouldn't quit looking at your blog this morning until I came to this card of yours. I saw it at Scrapy Land, and I just couldn't wait to see it close up! I'm sooo far behind on visiting EVERYONE, and looks like that just may be the way it is for me at this stage in my life. but back to these gorgeous winter wonderlands...I adore your snowy theme, the bit of lace that puts your stamp on these and those gorgeous poinsettias! I think instead of going back and forth up to see your lovely creations, I'll just scroll back up and stay there for the day! I LOVE these wintry delights and those skies and poles are just the cat's pajamas! Sending you hugs and wishes for a wonderful day! Mine has been made so much better by visiting with you this morning!
That's a fantastic idea to crackle the skies. The design looks stunning, I love the color scheme of traditional christmas colors and the frosty touch.
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