Ok, so maybe you need just one more Christmas card? or you already have enough (yay for you!) but whatever kind of card you may need - we've got some inspiration for you over at the December CAS Mix Up Challenge! You have until 12/24 to link up your card!
For today's card, I used: stamping, die cuts, heat embossing and sponging - while still keeping it CAS leaving lots of open space!
I die cut the deer out of matboard and then embossed it with Platinum UTEE - Ultra Thick Embossing Enamels, it's something I had in my stash - but there is something similar available at Stampendous. Some of the thick enamel powder tends to blow off as you are heating it - so there were some white spots left on the deer. I just sponged over thespots with Ranger Distress Vintage Photo and Hickory Smoke Inks. Then rubbed the deer with a paper towel to remove the ink from the enamel.
The tree background die cut is from the Mix & Mat Plaid Die from PTI. The sentiment is Heaven Sings from Memory Box (an old rubber stamp!)
So I hope you will have a chance amid your holiday preparations to join us in the CAS Mix Up Challenge - you have until 12/24 to link up your card!
Wishing everyone very happy and blessed holidays!
I'm also linking my card to:
Christmas - optional red/green/rust
Paper: Cream Little Sizzles Matoard - Sizzix, white - PTI, cream- Coredinations.
Ink: Cocoa Bean - PTI, Ranger Distress Vintage Photo and Hickory Smoke, Versamark.
Accessories: Prancing Deer Die - Tim Holtz/Alterations, Mix and Mat Plaid Die - PTI, foam dots, Platinum UTEE Enamels, heat tool.
Wonderful card, love the texture on the deer, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteLOVE the texture of the heat embossed deer, Julia. It's just gorgeous, especially over the tree frame background. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful heat embossed elegant deer with your UTEE, my friend. Love your die cut background for your deer and wonderful sentiment. TFS Julia. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hugs..
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of the UTEE on your deer and a great neutral colour scheme!
ReplyDeleteI love the result you get with the Stampendous Enamel and your deer here looks amazing with the Utee. Do you heat it from underneath? Nice touch with the inking. Gorgeous die cut backing. Beautiful card Julia.
ReplyDeleteThat deer is truly a jewel. Beautifully executed. Love the contrast against that pretty matted die cut in ivory. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family, xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card, Julia! I love how the deer has so much texture, yet it golden! Wow! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis regal deer is one of my favorites! I love how you've embossed and framed him!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to disguise the white spots with the inks. Elegant card, love the frame and thank you for the inspiration x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS card, Julia!!! Very elegant and beautifully made!!!
ReplyDeletelove the neutral tones and the great texture on your deer so elegant :)
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ReplyDeleteWonderfully elegant and majestic looking stag. Love his metallic shine. Thanks for playing at the HLS Christmas challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Julia. I love the calm peaceful colors. The sentiment is lovely and perfect. Thanks for playing along at HLS MM Challenge for December. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! A great design! I love your winter scene. The extra dimension of the deer looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Happy Little Stampers Christmas.
Regards, BożenA DT HLS.
Awesome reindeer - the texture is fabulous! Wishing you a very Happy New Year and big thanks for joining us at Countryview challenges! Hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning card! Love the deer and the tree background.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with Happy Little Stampers!
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