May 19, 2015

One Layer Christmas Card Challenge #10

Hello!  It's a lovely day to start a new challenge, don't you think?  Well, today over at One Layer Christmas Cards Challenge, we have a new one starting.  As usual it's anything goes, but there is a twist if you choose to accept.  :-).  This time the twist is Stars.


So many ways to go with this twist.  I decided that rather than using a star stamp I would create a star mask/stencil instead.  Oh but what to do with it?  Let me show you...


So once I die cut my star out I used the negative piece like a stencil.  I centered it on my card base and then inked up my Hero Arts snowy town stamp.  I used one of the new ombré ink pads by Hero Arts as well.  Then I stamped it inside my star.  I had to do a little delicate sponging to touch up around the edges.  I used some textured snow for the snowy hills and then splattered some white acrylic paint to make the snowy (or starry if you want) sky more prominent.  Then I removed the star stencil and stamped the sentiment (also by Hero Arts) in Memento Nautical Blue ink.  I love how this turned out.  Those HA ombré inks are amazing aren't they?!  I've got one other in orange/yellow that's awesome as well.  I think I may need to invest in some others.  :-)

Well, I hope I've inspired you to not only get a head start on your Christmas cards but to join us over at OLCCC.  Remember there's a prize up for grabs if you use the twist.  You really should at least check out the other DT member's projects as they are all fabulous.

I hope you all have a fantastic day and thanks so much for visiting!

I'm going to link up to the following challenges:

A Blog Named Hero - clean and simple
A 2 Z Scrapbooking - anything goes
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - clean and simple

16 comments:

  1. This is just brilliant, Kim! Love the masking and that beautiful scene! Awesome design!

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  2. Love it! Thanks for the masking inspiration.

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  3. Kim what a cool CAS design!! Love the scene in the star! Thanks for playing with us at a2z Scrapbooking!

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  4. This is amazing! Love the colours, shapes and the science within the star is brilliant!

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  5. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it over at the a2z Challenge....it's perfect! Good Luck too!

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  6. KILLER one layer card!!

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  7. Beautiful one layer Christmas card Kim! Love the blue sky on the star shape!

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  8. Awesome design Kim, love how you created the scene on your star. Hope you have a fantastic week.

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  9. Very innovative, creative, and exceptional stamping and sponging and design, Kim!! I am always intrigued by how the aperture cards trick the eye and make it look like the negative is a popped up positive! This is superb!! Hugs, Darnell

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  10. So gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your wonderful project at Holly Jolly Christmas challenge. Good luck :-). Neva

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  11. I don't really "get" those HA ombre ink pads, but if you just hit your star mask with it, the result is pretty darn cool. Love the little bit of touch up around the edges to give the shadow effect too.

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  12. Wow, this is positively stunning!!!! Love the ombre effect. Thanks for joining us for our CAS challenge at Holly Jolly Christmas.

    Linda

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  13. Cleverly and skillfully done - it looks spectacular. I actually made a card for this challenge days ago but am having trouble getting a good photo of it. If I sort it, I'll see you there.

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  14. What an awesome idea Kim. Thanks for joining us at a2z this month.

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  15. Beautiful little scene! Love it! Thanks for joining us at a2z Scrapbooking!

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  16. One of my all-time favorites, Kim! Now I will HAVE to get some of those pads I've been eyeing!

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