Tim Holtz Bricked Texture Fade folder was used to emboss a panel of PTI Classic Kraft. I rubbed over it with Altenew Pink Sand ink cube twice. It dried very light, but actually does add a bit of shadow to the bricks. The wreath includes a circle die which I used for the 2 sentiments from a very old PTI set. I added a couple cardstock layers and inked the edge in Versafine Clair Acorn. I really like having just a tiny bit of the cream card front show. I'm entering Inkspirational, SSS Monday and WAW.
Woodblock Wednesday gives me a reason to pull out some of my many woodmounted stamps. It also means I see if they still stamp well. If not, I take them off the block and see how they work in my MISTI and toss the ones that are bad. This time I wanted something that would also work for the Christmas Kickstart Winter Warmers theme. I was delighted to find that the 2007 Hero Arts Stove-Pipe Snowman stamped perfectly! 
After heat embossing, I used Hero Arts Liquid Metallic watercolors in Red, Green and Blue, Gansai Tambi white metallic watercolor and Distress Oxides vintage photo and spiced marmalade to color the image and make the background light blue. The shimmer is amazing in the light and you can see it in my IG video. I used Fairy Hugs Fairy Snowflakes stencil with Brilliance Pearlescent Sky Blue ink for the background and added Baby Blue Stickles to the snowflake centers. 
Love the mixed font of Hero Arts 2007 Traditional Messages set of 3 stamps and they still stamp perfectly. Really wasn't needed, but I did heat emboss the sentiment to match the snowman. This was a fun card to make and hopefully will brighten someone's day in December. I'm also entering SSS Monday and SSS Wednesday.
Love both of your projects Greta. That snowman is so cozy with the fabulous scarf. Thanks so much for joining in the Woodblock Wednesday fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colors for your wreath, Greta! I like your tall skinny snowman too. Pretty cards, tonight!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Greta. The wreath looks lush and that snowman is a winner.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Greta. Love that awesome skinny tall snowman... he's fabulous. Your wreath is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Two beautiful cards, Greta. I must dig out my snowman woodblocks too. Thanks for joining Becca and me at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI bet this just sparkles! It's so pretty and love the adorable snowman and wonderful BG you created with the snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards today. That wreath is so pretty. The background really makes it pop xx
ReplyDeleteThe two cards couldn't be more different, but I really like both of them. The wreath on the first card fascinates me, and the second card is a no-brainer. It has a snowman on it, and who doesn't smile when they see a snowman?
ReplyDeleteFabulous set of cards, Greta. Love the rustic look of the first card. The snowman on the second card is so fun with his matching hat and scarf!
ReplyDeleteStunning wreath, Greta, and I love the skinny snowman!!
ReplyDeleteI love the simple wreath displayed with the multitude of colors, it has a beautiful effect. Thanks for sharing with us at Inkspirational!
ReplyDeleteJust trying to catch here. I don't get up here to craft room for too long yet. I sure do miss it! Such a lovely colorful wreath, so pretty! And, darling Christmas card with the sweet snowman!
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