Today is Waltzingmouse PJ party day and I've managed to combine their sketch challenge with this week's LIM challenge which is to feature more than one tree http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/week-198-theme.html
Here's my take on the sketch which I've included below for reference.
I used the row of trees from Flurries and a bit of inking with a dauber over scraps of torn paper to get some hills to ground them on. I wanted to tie into the "warm" in the sentiment so decided to add a large low yellow sun rising behind the hills. I put my die cut panel onto a soft background of snow created using texture paste and a SSS stencil.
I didn't manage to do all the challenges this month but I did have a go at the Scandi Tag too.
I decided to do a sparkly red snowflake - not traditional but I think it works - particularly with this spikey number from the last release. I added a little scani-ribbon and a simple sentiment along with a dashed border and hey-presto - a quick and easy gift tag. I really love to wrap with plain coloured papers at Christmas and let my trimmings do the talking so these are going to look great on my red wrapping with lots of natural hemp twine.
It's just the day for a PJ party here - cold, grey and foggy. What could be better than staying in and getting inky!
Here's my take on the sketch which I've included below for reference.
I used the row of trees from Flurries and a bit of inking with a dauber over scraps of torn paper to get some hills to ground them on. I wanted to tie into the "warm" in the sentiment so decided to add a large low yellow sun rising behind the hills. I put my die cut panel onto a soft background of snow created using texture paste and a SSS stencil.
I didn't manage to do all the challenges this month but I did have a go at the Scandi Tag too.
I decided to do a sparkly red snowflake - not traditional but I think it works - particularly with this spikey number from the last release. I added a little scani-ribbon and a simple sentiment along with a dashed border and hey-presto - a quick and easy gift tag. I really love to wrap with plain coloured papers at Christmas and let my trimmings do the talking so these are going to look great on my red wrapping with lots of natural hemp twine.
It's just the day for a PJ party here - cold, grey and foggy. What could be better than staying in and getting inky!
Smashing makes - love your LIM project. Those trees are fab
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Beautiful winter scene on your card and I also like your tag with a sparky snowfake.
ReplyDeleteLove your little winter scene Tara!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of colour!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
I just LOVE that winter hill side scene you made for your sketch card Tara - what wonderful coloring on your sun/sky! and your tag is so pretty in the kraft with that lovely die cut red snowflake!
ReplyDeletesuch a wonderful winter szene, the sky is just cold, but the sun warms it well
ReplyDeletexxAnnette
Gorgeous makes Tara and superb inking on that first one.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Christmassy scene which is sending a bit of a chill down my back!!!
Not long ... arrrrgh!
Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More
Ooh I do love the flurry trees and your tag is so classy Tara!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Less is More
Anne
LIM Designer
Tara these are amazing!! I LOVE the little winter scene and the sparkly snowflake is on my to-do list!! Thank you so much for playing along!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! Your card with the trees just took my breath away! GORGEOUS inking - so pretty! I love that snowflake tag too!
ReplyDeleteamazing card!! It's so elegant!! :)
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