It seems even weirder now to be making Christmas cards when we have blue skies and sunshine BUT - having ventured outside it is really cold so it feels more like Winter!
This month's challenge at CAS Christmas is RAINBOW
Here's my card which I am hoping is CAS enough
I am still trying to keep using all the coloured cardstock that I have so black for this one which is normally used for layering!
For a long time I have tried to achieve a decent attempt at a night sky reminiscent of the Northern Lights.
(I have a burning ambition to actually see the lights for real and it is number 1 on my wish list.)
I used sooooo many inks for this sky but you know, I was really happy with it!
Flicked some white Posca pen across it to give a 'starry' effect.
I cut out two rows of trees, one in black and another in watercolour card.
I tried to watercolour the trees in the same colours as the sky immediately above them!
I offset the black trees behind to give a little 'shadow'.
The sentiment is one of my fave Christmas dies.
I am feeling very pleased as it is now month 4 and I have
kept my promise to take part in CAS Christmas every month!
(But I keep
reminding myself it's only a quarter of the way through the year!!!)
Wishing you all a Happy Easter weekend. x
Sharing at
Jingle Belles - Dies
Wow Viv what an amazing card your colours are stunning ...fabulous Christmas card
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WOW absolutely brilliant card love the drop shadow on the trees and fabulous Northern Light sky effect-love it
ReplyDeleteCarol x
A really great background and a lovely idea with the trees, lovely bright and beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteKath x
I said Northern Lights as soon as I saw this VIv. You really have achieved it! I prefer not to think Christmas and have failed in my efforts to make any Christmas cards yet :( xx
ReplyDeleteI love a good rainbow Viv but wouldn't have though of making a Christmas card with the colours. They look fabulous! I love the shadow you've created behind the trees as well. The Northern lights are on my wishlist - one day!
ReplyDeletegorgeous Viv, love your rainbow Norther lights. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas ♥
ReplyDeletewhat a cool rainbow design ... so glad you shared your card to *DIE*cut for with us at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous night sky, Viv! Your ink blending is flawless and definitely reminiscent of the Northern Lights! I love how you added the off-set trees in black, too...it adds so much dimension to your design! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou've certainly achieved a wonderful Northern Lights effect on this card - very impressive. Lovely sunshine here but a heavy frost first thing. Enjoy your Easter weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card Viv, I love the northern light effect you've gone for.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Definitely merry and bright and a wonderful take on the challenge! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. The colors are beautiful. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteYour night sky is so beautiful Viv the colours are really beautiful just like the northern lights indeed and your Christmas tree really look amazing.love your gorgeous Christmas card.Happy Easter
ReplyDeleteBabs x
Wow, you sky is stunning and the shadows you created for the trees is awesome. This is a delightful rainbow card.
ReplyDeleteNow THAT'S an Aurora Borealis! Wonderful rainbow sky, trees, and sentiment -- nice job, Viv!
ReplyDeleteYou should be pleased with that sky, it is amazing. I love everything about this card, well done. And well done for keeping your promise xx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card the colours and design is so striking no gorgeous Love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteLove the sky. I have been to Iceland and seen the lights for real. So Glad we did as travel will be out of the question now with so many restrictions in place and age is not on our side anymore. I have a few Christmas trees here if you need any extras.! Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful background, Viv! So bright and perfect with this row of trees!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card. Your sky is gorgeous, you nailed the northern lights look.
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Katrina x
What a stunning sky, Viv! You have really nailed the northern lights look and I love the colours you used. Great idea to have the trees reflect the colour of the sky too!
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Hugs
Carol x
WOW! Gorgeous sky Viv! You should be proud, it's amazing with all those colours. LOVE your design with the matching coloured trees and black shadow. xx
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful, vibrant card and it's my favorite color... RAINBOW! so pleased you could join our diecutting fun at JINGLE BELLES!
ReplyDeleteStriking! The black really helps make the rainbow colours pop. Thank you for brightening up the gallery at CAS Christmas.
ReplyDeletewow, wow, wow! A total stunner! I love it! Awesome effect for the sky xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Viv, I love this x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rainbow sky you created over your dark trees Viv - it is absolutely glowing with light!
ReplyDeleteRainbows and ladybugs, those two themes are always the hardest for me. I can promise you I would not create something looking. Amazing like you did here. A card with a huge wow factor.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous Viv and love the colours in the sky for a wonderful Northern Lights look, and the colours of the trees against it in similar shades to make this gorgeous rainbow look and love the row of black ones casting a shadow in the background, also the rainbow die cut sentiment in coordinating colours too. x
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