Saturday 20 December 2014

CASology Challenge - Week # 126

I'm still coming off my high after winning last weeks CASology  challenge. I've wanted to win this challenge for so long, it was definitely an early Christmas present for me!!!!


This weeks challenge is all about snow. Its something I don't know much about, having only been on snow once. We have a ski field about 90 minutes from us but its quite an expensive business to get the gear and snow chains etc, we haven't taken the kids there yet. I would love to have one white Christmas, it must be so beautiful.

Once again I wanted to try something different with my card, which turned out great but boy was it hard to photograph, so I hope you can get the idea:



I just love using acetate and thought it would be a chance to try out some snowflakes, as if you were looking out a window or door. I die-cut the rectangle from the card front and then cut out a piece of acetate to fit behind it. I then, very carefully, stamped the snowflakes with white ink straight on to the acetate. The stamp wanted to slip all the time, so I had to do it so slowly. I added double sided tape around the inside of the rectangle and adhered the snowflake panel. I quick red sentiment, a bit of bling and my snowflake scene was finished!!

The rectangle die is from Pretty Pink Posh. The large snowflake stamp is from Simon Says Stamps 'Presents and Ornaments' and the smaller one from Lawn Fawn 'Peace Joy Love'. The sentiment is from WPlus9 'Hand lettered holidays'.

When making this card I also kept in mind the Curtain Call Challenge - Candy Cane as you know I love a red/white Xmas combo but also loved the paneling on the door behind the wreath. So will link to this challenge:


I'm also going to link to the Addicted to Stamps Challenge # 126 where their theme this week is 'Anything Goes - with optional twist of love'. I haven't gone with the 'twist' this time but I'm sure I will be back with another entry.

I will also link again to the Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge where they have some beautiful photos for inspiration. I'm still loving the top left with the snow:



As last but certainly not least, I will link to the Just Add Ink Challenge # 245 where they have this beautiful inspiration photo full of wintery and Christmas goodness:






With regards to Just Add Ink I have some very fabulous news. I have been accepted to join their Design Team!!!! I'm so excited to be a part of their team as this challenge is closer to home (based in Australia) and I've loved playing along this year. I will start with their first post in January, so watch this space and I hope you can join in!!

I'm off to my Mum's now to bake my famous 'Cowpat Cookies'. I had a blog comment asking for the recipe in one of my posts. Will definitely do that tomorrow as I'm sure I will make more cards tonight. Its a no fail recipe and you can never have just one!! And someone is coming on Monday to wire in our new oven, so fingers crossed!!

Take care
Shona

 

 

 

19 comments:

  1. LOVE your acetate front to this card. Beautiful! Congrats on making the team at JAI. I've been lucky to meet a couple of the ladies in person :) Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM xx

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  2. OOH - clever! Love the 'through the window feel'! Congrats on the DT gig - very well-deserved! You are one of my faves - I always get a lot of inspiration from your work!

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  3. Love your snowy acetate panel, Shona...so pretty! Congrats on your well deserved win at CASology and for making the DT at JAI!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at ATSM this week!

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  4. Love this! What a brilliant idea! Congrats on the new DT and your win over at CASology!

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  5. Shona, this is SO beautiful! So crisp and clean - and the red sentiment really packs a punch. We are thrilled to have you join the team!! Not so sure about the name of the biscuits you and your Mum are making; I will never forget stepping in cow pats barefoot in Taranaki paddocks, in my childhood!! LOL. Thanks for joining in the fun at Just Add Ink this week. :)

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  6. What a fun card, love the window!
    Congrats on your new DT!!!! How wonderful!

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  7. To borrow your phrase: WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO! I've not visited that blog challenge, but will do. This card is just everything I love... clean, white, a little whimsical.. truly beautiful..
    =] Michele

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  8. Congratulations on the challenge win. Excellent card and very creative. I too love the acetate although it can be a challenge to photograph. I found that real snow sometimes has a very faint tinge of blue color. If used in the background it would make the snow flake stand out a bit better. Experiment before trying it though. - Jim

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  9. Congrats on your new DT, you are going to be super busy!! And this cards is a joy, I am loving these cards you make with acetate, they are great for a CAS design xx

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  10. Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you! Your card is absolutely beautiful. I love the snowflakes on the acetate. Thanks for the links to some challenges. I think I'll jump in.

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  11. I love your card - it stands out in the gallery. I am in Canada and to me you have captured the crisp white beauty of winter. Just lovely. That pop of red is perfect too.

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  12. Another beautiful clean card Shona! So excited to have you joining the JAI team and l look forward to seeing more of your lovely style. xxx

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  13. Shona, congrats on your new DT assignment! Very well deserved! I love the magical feeling of your snowflakes on acetate, such a beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at CASology again this week...we love it when you play along!

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  14. Congrats on your DT spot.
    Love your idea for this card - it must look magical irl.
    Merry Christmas.
    Caroline xxx

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  15. Very cool technique (pun totally intended!) and I love the pop of red from the sentiment! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

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  16. This is so beautiful and you perfectly captured snow here! Reminds me about snowflakes on a window - although we have not seen any snow here in New Jersey either, this year. This card looks like a total winner to me! Happy Holidays to you Shona!

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  17. Acetate cards are always tricky to photograph Shona but you did a great job! Love the subtle shiny sparkle of the snowflakes and the tiny pop of red. Delighted you've joined us at JAI :) Wishing you and the family a Happy Christmas!

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  18. So pretty and delicate, Shona ... you've captured tumbling snowflakes so beautifully! Many congratulations on your new DT spot ... you'll be a huge asset to the JAI team! Anita :)

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  19. Gorgeous card Shona! It's so elegant and pretty.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge & Happy Christmas!
    hugs
    Mandy xx

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