We have an interesting sketch this week over at Nacho Average Challenges.
Here is my contribution:
I wanted to make a one layer card for this challenge. You would think one layer cards would be simple, right? Not so much! This one took me 3 tries to get it right.
I used the masking technique by laying 2 post-it-notes along the bottom edge of the card base, then sponged on Bashful Blue, Marina Mist and Wisteria Wonder on the upper part. Keeping the masks on, I stamped the snowflakes in Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder. Smudging is a problem since I was working with glossy white card stock. Remember, it takes a few minutes for the ink to dry. Waiting is the hardest part for me. I walked away, did some housework and came back to it a little while later. By then, the ink had dried so I could remove the post-it-notes and stamp the greeting. It also helps to wash your fingers to get the ink off the tips from the sponging 🙂 No smudges or fingerprints!
I resisted purchasing the Snowflake Soiree set, but finally gave in. I’m glad I did. I really like the “Believe” greeting, plus purple snowflakes make me smile!
Here’s the original sketch:
Supplies Used (all supplies Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted)
Stamp Set: Snowflake Soiree
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist
Paper: glossy white
Accessories: sponge, post-it-note
