Saturday, 19 November 2022

Peaceful Winter

I am well into Christmas card mode and here's another.
Have kind of rediscovered my enjoyment of ink blending recently too - I still like CAS a lot but there's something about trying to make a scene blending inks - and of course there's always Pinterest to be inspired by!

The background sky for this was done in Tumbled Glass and Chipped Sapphire Oxides, using a large moon mask.

The fir trees are among some of my most used stamps and are from Inkylicious.

I stamped them in Versafine Clair Morning Mist rather than black ink as I wanted a softer effect.

The tree branches were second and third generation stamping in Chipped Sapphire and a couple stamped in Brilliance Moonlight White.

The little deer (he really is tiny!) was a freebie in a mag - maybe last year - and so was the sentiment.

A liberal spattering with a white Posca pen and my traditional snow scene was done.

I am carrying on making for the forthcoming Artisan Fair and it's strange because I actually don't feel under any pressure to produce lots of stuff, and am just bimbling along! I've done candles, some wooden tree decs and lots of lovely Fairy Baubles as well as cards so maybe it's the variety of makes I am enjoying more?
Anyway, thanks for looking and hope all is well in your part of blogland. x

Sharing over at -

TIOT - Traditional Christmas
Use Your Stuff - Winter/Snow
Holly and Ivy - Anything Christmas

21 comments:

Aquarius said...

A beautiful scene. Good luck with your fair - it is always interesting to work on a variety of crafts - at least it is for me.

Katrina Bufton said...

Beautiful card Viv, I love the frosty branches down the side.
Katrina x

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely Christmas card Viv…it really does look like a cold wintery scene

Anne

crafty-stamper said...

Absolutely beautiful Wintry scene and love the stamping
Carol x

Loll said...

Beautiful winter scene, Viv! The sentiment says it all ... this card gives a calm and peaceful feeling. Having a variety of makes for your sale always adds to the fun of creating and your customers will enjoy it too. :) Best of luck with your sales. xx

Deanne Saunders said...

Oh my goodness!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks so much for participating in our USE YOUR STUFF challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Julia Aston said...

What a beautiful winter moonlit sky you created - love the shaded landscape and falling snow splatter!

Liz said...

A beautiful, tranquil scene Viv. Good luck with your fair, I hope you do well. xx

Sarn said...

Oh that is simply GORGEOUS Viv xxx

Lee said...

Hi Viv.Such a Beautiful card as always.I am trying to muster up some enthusiasm to start some cards.Hope you are all ok hun.xx

Carole said...

Absolutely stunning Viv! Love it. Good luck with the fair. xx

Joan said...

Beautiful scene Viv, I love the softness of the branches
Well done with your makes!

Thanks for joining us at try It On Tuesday Challenge

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful winter scene ♥

HilaryJane said...

What a special scene you have created, I love it especially the soft stamping along the edge. Good luck with the fair and well done for not feeling pressured. I know I would be completely stressed out, which is a good reason not to do them! xx

Haven_mom4 said...

The splattering really makes it feel like it is truly snowing. Thank you for sharing with us at Use Your Stuff

Bonnie said...

This is the most beautiful winter scene, Viv! I love the blend of colors with the subtle branches and bright moon! The silhouette trees and sweet deer make the scene complete! So serene and beautiful!

Pat said...

This is gorgeous Viv and I love the two blues you have used and the tree branches coming in from the left hand side are beautiful. I love the stylised trees and the sweet little deer and your wonderful large moon too, and the perfect sentiment too. Hope the Artisan Fair is a success Viv, and I'm sure your variety of creations will go down really well. x

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Absolutely stunning Viv......look at you getting all inky, I'm proud of you x

TK said...

Peaceful indeed, Viv! Love this cozy and beautiful scene

Sue - said...

Viv that is absolutely gorgeous! Hope the fair goes well!

Mrs.B said...

A gorgeous peaceful scene. Good luck with your makes for the fair.
Thanks for sharing at Try it on Tuesday.
Avril x