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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Oh Christmas Tree

Chipping away at my Christmas card supply for this  year -  I made this one for two challenges.
The Technique Lovers challenge over at Splitcoast was to try Acrylic Resist. 
I embossed the Tall Pines by Tim Holtz onto a white panel.  Then I brushed over the panel with Weathered Wood Distress Paint and let it dry.   Next, I sanded over the raised trees to remove the paint and then sponged over the trees with Ranger Distress Frayed Burlap.  The paint resists the ink where it hasn't been sanded.  I stamped the sentiment in the corner and added blue Tiny Twinkles to the trees.

I'm also joining in on the Merry Monday Challenge
add a Christmas Tree to your card.

Stamps: Oh Christmas Tree - Rubber Soul
Paper: white, black - PTI
Ink: Ranger Distress Frayed Burlap, Hero Arts Black
Accessories: Tall Pines Embossing Folder - Tim Holtz/Alterations/Sizzix, Tiny Twinkles - Taylored Expressions, Tombow Glue, mini sander - Ranger, Ranger Distress Weathered Wood Paint, paint brush
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12 comments:

  1. Sharli SchaitbergerOctober 3, 2017 at 4:53 PM

    I'm sure glad you explained that technique! I don't think I would have figured it out in a million years!
    Very cool card, Julia!
    Hugs!!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 3, 2017 at 5:41 PM

    Rustic and simple and awesome! Great Card!
    Lyn

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  3. BonnieOctober 3, 2017 at 7:21 PM

    Wow! This is a great mixed media card, Julia! Love that stand of trees and the neutral background!

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  4. Debbie Henderson Debbie's DesignsOctober 3, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    Such a pretty rustic feel to this card Julia and all of the white space looks spectacular with those trees. Thanks for playing Merry Monday!

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  5. nancy littrellOctober 3, 2017 at 9:37 PM

    Your CAS design is so elegant and creative. TFS Julia. Hugs..

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  6. Marcia HillOctober 4, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    FABULOUS card Julia! Love those TH trees and the rustic feel to your lovely card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday! :0)

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  7. SusanOctober 4, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    Julia, this is wonderful - you did a great job on the acrylic resist technique. Love the rustic look of it and the bit of sparkle from the gemstones.

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  8. Kim HegginsOctober 4, 2017 at 7:07 PM

    Simply stunning Julia...love your gorgeous trees!

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  9. jasannOctober 5, 2017 at 2:36 AM

    Hi there, just love this embossing folder, your card is spectacular!!!! and the colours are spot on, thanks for sharing!!!!

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  10. Words and PicturesOctober 6, 2017 at 6:49 AM

    Achingly lovely - the simplicity is perfect.
    Alison x

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  11. AllieOctober 6, 2017 at 12:16 PM

    I love those trees and the simplicity of your design - beautiful!

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  12. LollOctober 7, 2017 at 1:52 AM

    Love this very rustic looking Christmas card, Julia. Such a great technique. xx

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment - I really appreciate it! Julia