I'm so honored to have been a winner at Time Out Challenges & to be guest designing with the talented team. It's time for Inspired by Words and here's the quote from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. "It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."
I decided to make a scene with the sun shining while snow can still be seen in areas on the ground & the trees have green showing amidst the snow.
I stamped & die cut the trees from PTI Enchanted Forest. The snowy layer was made with Stampendous Puff & Sparkle embossing powder which gives great texture along with sparkle. I also embossed the edge of my MFT snowdrift using the same powder. The pictures don't capture how pretty it is.
I used a circle mask I made from a die & blended Distress Oxides in blues plus a bit of aged mahogany for my winter sky. The sun was done with squeezed lemonade. It didn't look wintry enough, so I decided to try giving it a light wash of white gouache. Figured I might have to start over, but it actually gave just the look I wanted! The mat is PTI Dark Indigo & I used the matching ink to stamp the sentiment from PTI Friendly Flowers.
Hope I've inspired you to join the gallery.
Top Flight Stamps is sponsoring the challenge. The winner will get a $25.00 gift voucher to spend at Top Flight's store & an offer to Guest Design for a future challenge.
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I can visualise the day with the sun and snowy landscape Greta, beautifully done.
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Congrats on your Guest spot Greta. You certainly hit the brief on the challenge perfectly.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your GDS and what a wonderful wintry birthday card you've created! I just love the snowy sky with those pretty green trees, and you've captured the challenge in a perfect way with this card.
ReplyDeleteGreta... beautiful card! Your sky is amazing. Thank you so much for being our guestie this round at TIME OUT!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your guest designer spot. I love the wintery card. I want to try that Stampendous Puff & Sparkle embossing powder. I had one of those pens that you apply and heat and it puffs up but it turned out yellowish and sticky. Yours looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing this card and product.
ReplyDeleteOh my Greta, that sky is FANTASTIC, and the scene itself is beautiful. Love this card, definitely top 5.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Great.. I really like how you got inspired by the words.. Lovely interpretation.. Thank you so much for guesting with us at Time Out. Hugsxx Deepti
ReplyDeleteI am sorry Greta for typo error in your name... By the time I realized that I typed it wrong it was already published..
DeleteCongrats on your guest designer spot, very well deserved. What a stunning card, you have really created a beautiful scene. Your sun and sky are fantastic, it really does give the atmosphere you hoped for. Well done xx
ReplyDeleteYAY, congrats on guesting!! Your card is lovely and so wonderfully peaceful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your guest designer spot, Greta! Your take on the quote is spot on and so lovely!
ReplyDeleteI just love your card, Greta. I thought this was a very tricky quote, and you surely had a perfect interpretation. Thanks so much for Guest Designing with us!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card with a gorgeous scene! Great take on tge quote. Thanks for being an inspiring Guest Designer:)
ReplyDeleteYou've created such a beautiful sky! It's just perfect for your sparkly snowy scene!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. Congrats on your Guest Designer spot xxx
ReplyDeleteI can always tolerate a snowy day when the sun shines like it is on your lovely card, Greta. I love the sky and sparkly snow. It's great to have you guesting with us.
ReplyDeleteOH! Gosh, it's been longer than I thought, so sorry, I have to end here, but will flash through the rest. A Lovely card Greta, very atmospheric and beautiful.
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