This morning when I opened my computer, the screen wallpaper was a beautiful evening photo of a snowy village in a valley of the Alps. It was predominately blue, and it inspired me to enter three of the current challenges, using my favorite tiny house dies from Alexandra Renke. I'm entering Time Out Challenges #305: Favorite Card Making Technique; Color Hues #125: Blue and White; and Inkspirational Challenge #359: Shades of Blue. WOW!
My favorite card making technique (besides CAS) is constructing tiny landscapes using layers of dies and paper scraps. I've done many of these miniature scenes over the years and I have a special fondness for tiny houses. The background of this scene is a last small scrap of a favorite Christmas paper that I've been hoarding to use for the perfect winter sky - when I say 'small' I really mean it! This scrap barely filled the opening of my 1-5/8" x 2-7/8" rectangular die. The layered trees are from a Tim Holtz "Forest Shadows" die that I cut and pieced.
TIME OUT Challenges: Challenge #305
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That scrap of paper was the perfect backdrop for this darling little village! Love this card so much, Fran!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that you were inspired by the wallpaper on your computer screen. That might be a first for me. I love the CAS card with ton of white space. It is so classy! That scrap of paper sure found the perfect spot. Thanks for taking the time to play long at Color Hues. Please come back again soon.
ReplyDeleteFran, this is absolutely gorgeous! Your scene is beautiful and the framing is wonderful, too. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteLve your inspiration and love this card. The frame is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Color Hues!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your beautiful little village in the dark of the blue night sky, Fran! The darkness is even more prominent with the off white framing! Thank you for sharing this delight with us at Inkspirational: Shades of Blue! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteWOW absolutely stunning, Fran. A fantastic atmosphere, love your card.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
Anke
Amazing! Love the little scene you created! Thank you so much for playing along with us over a the Color Hue!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful Fran! I love your little scene and using the blues really makes it a stand out. Blues are one of my favourite colours. You have included so much detail into this tiny window! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Time Out Challenges.
ReplyDeleteI love Blue & White and adore the layered little scene you’ve created! Thanks for sharing at Time Out:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Fran your gorgeous card received an Honourable Mention at Time Out! If you haven't done so already, head over to Time Out, claim your badge and wear it with pride!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kate!