PTI and Gina K

I'm trying to be a little more regular posting on my blog, so here are 2 more cards.  I enter most of the PTI challenges & certainly couldn't miss the challenge to create a simple but elegant card!  For me, simple doesn't mean quick, but I was happy with the final result. 

I die cut PTI Mix & Mat: Flourishes from adhesive backed navy cardstock.  Then I embossed the largest image from What the Doodle Snowflakes with JudiKins Diamond Sparkle ep--so beautiful in person. 

I added silver splatters & attached it to a small white mat so there was a little less of the silver card front showing.  The white was too stark, so I lightly brushed on some blue ink.  

I did the same thing to the sentiment strip with the silver embossed Uniko Stunning Snowflakes sentiment.  I'm also entering Christmas Kickstart.

I've been debating what to do for the Gina K December Monthly Mix Challenge, use ink blending.  We needed a card for a lady going through a tough time, so I pulled out GK A Happy Hello.  The blooms & leaves were clear embossed using the MISTI so I could flip the panel & restamp each image.  

That turned out to be an easier way for me to stamp an entire panel.  I used to always white emboss, but I like the slightly softer look you get doing emboss resist with clear embossed images.  The Distress Oxide inks are salvaged patina & cracked pistachio.  Really love how they go together.

For the sentiment I used the GK Friend die stacked 2 high.  I added a thin, black mat & white sequins after spritzing heavily with shimmer mist.

Thanks so much for taking time to stop by.  Wishing all of you a safe, healthy Christmas.  If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.