New Fall/Winter Stamps from IO - Day 1
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I was packing up my studio while making samples for this catalog release, which was quite a challenge! This one came together quickly, with a background from my file - I often use cardstock to protect my work surface when I'm making backgrounds, so that the excess paint and ink falls onto the protective piece - those sheets make the most wonderful bases for other cards, especially these silhouette images. This particular sheet is glossy coated cardstock, and has a variety of inks and stencil prints on it. The white area at the bottom of the panel works into the scene like a patch of snow. I added a few dots of white acrylic paint with my stylus to create a snowfall, and used the snow sentiment to pull it all together.
Stamps I used: Deer Silhouette 1, Deer Silhouette 2, French Script, Winter Silhouettes clear set; Mini Square Tags die set
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What a lovely card! I really like the deer... Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the accidental background! Beautiful card...as always!
ReplyDeleteDina, this is exceptionally gorgeous. I love the background you created for your silhouette deer.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing that you created this background "not-on-purpose"!!! It's gorgeous! I love how the silhouetted deer are slightly faded....they look like they could walk right off the card! Beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! Love these sweet deer.
ReplyDeleteCarole Lovill
Stunning card and the background is amazing! Thanks for sharing your artistry and secret!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene, I love how the deer are different colors instead of solid, really nice ;)
ReplyDeleteYour background is fabulous and the deer are a perfect addition
ReplyDeleteA great card, Dina. I love that you revealed how the background was created. I must remember to use cardstock or maybe even watercolor paper under my projects instead of just scrap printer paper. Can't wait to see what I can create.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! There is no way that the background is just a cast off. It's way too cool.
ReplyDeleteHi Dina!! that background is awesome!! And so are the deer :) thanks much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe deer are adorable and the background is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene card.
ReplyDeleteI love this card!!-Deanna Edwards
ReplyDeleteStunning card. I love that background you created for your scene. TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card and nifty idea for the unique background!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet deer shapes. I like the winter storm effect.
ReplyDeleteSerene and yet, intriguing card design. I love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a heart-warming card! BTW, did I understand you correctly - your gorgeous background was created from excess inks falling onto paper? Golly, I could probably do that then. That's a pretty cool idea- thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of the background paper. So pretty and a great way to highlight the deer.
ReplyDeleteWhat an artful, fabulous card! Thank you for letting us in on your background secret. Really illustrates that trying too hard isn't necessary.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! It looks like a picture in a magazine!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for sharing your background idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the deer
ReplyDeleteI too love silhouettes on interesting backgrounds. Great card! TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting background and, of course, really like the deer. Sets the stage for one to wish for winter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. It looks so peaceful. Love the idea of saving all those pieces to use for backgrounds
ReplyDeleteCharlene
Stunning background. Works beautifully with these stamps for a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!! The deer are awesome! Love the whole design of your card :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, I love anything with deer.
ReplyDeleteI like how you used your scrap background paper for these silhouette images. I never threw anything away, and am glad to see that I'm not alone. You just never know when you will need that piece of paper.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Love the background.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Your background is simply stunning (such gorgeous colours!) and showcases the new Deer Silhouette images to perfection!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background for these deer silhouettes.
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty
ReplyDeleteLove this card!!! What a great tip on making backgrounds. Yours is superb & really sets off the deer beautifully.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sentiment and background for the lovely deer silhouette dies!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for backgrounds! I hate throwing any paper away. The silhouette deer provide a calming winter scene. Blessings on your move.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea for creating backgrounds from sheets that were used to protect. The effect was great. The reindeers are the perfect addition.
ReplyDeleteBackgrounds are my favorite things to make. Yours today is just beautiful. And, I love the deer scene - so peaceful and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!
ReplyDeleteSo amazing how this beautiful background came to be! As you said, the white at the bottom is the perfect snowy ground... like you did it on purpose! :) I could not make such a great background if I was actually trying!
ReplyDeleteJust out standing.
ReplyDeleteWell I have to say the background looks as though you made it just for this scene, it works perfectly, the addition of the 'snow' makes it all come together...I love how you have used those backgrounds on all your cards!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! An amazing scene and background!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Dina...you do such beautiful work!!!
ReplyDeletePaper Hugs,
Jan
I love the background. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I love the deer and the background is so magical! :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Great card-you are so creative. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always amazing! The background is truly a work of art all on its own.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeletewow this background is gorgeous! thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love upcycling!! But I never thought to keep my messes!! Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteLove that you kept your 'protective' paper and the gorgeous background it made for these new silhouette stamp. Beautiful card !
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