Give a Cheer
I decided for this card, to use some stamped elements to create an embossed resist background adding lots of warm rich cosy Winter colour. I stamped the sweet icons from this newer Whimsy Stamps set in white embossing powder all over the Mini Slimline card panel, ensuring I stamped some of them off the page. I also ensured I filled the outer areas of the card panel well and top and bottom well, but left a bit of space in the upper centre as I wanted to add the sentiment there. I used a Gina K Mini Slimline Panel for the blending panel and ink blended the background with a mix of warm toned Oxide Inks. In the centre of the panel I used Festive Berries, then moved out from the centre with Lumberjack Plaid and finally added the dark warm hues of Ground Espresso to bring a rich chocolate tone to the outer edges. I buffed off the ink with a cloth from the embossing to bring back the white finish. The colour of my white embossing ink is more of an off-white than bright white, which I think was a nice tone for this warm tone creation. I forgot to use my anti-static tool for some of the earlier images I stamped, so there were a few extra stray bits of powder, which I didn't notice when the panel was white, but showed once the ink was added, it wasn't bad enough to start over again, I just chalk it up to 'handmade' irregularities. But I did make a mental note that I need to remember the anti-static powder from the get-go next time. I ink blended a small area with Festive Berries and then diecut a frame in gold. I stamped the sentiment with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink and mounted the framed panel on foam for a bit of dimension and interest. I couldn't figure out where to add random embellishments on this make with all the stamping, so decided to add them in a more uniform way in two corners and I think this finished the card perfectly.
Thanks for spreading positivity!
December 13, 2023