Hi All, we had a "warm" day here in Michigan, all of 19 degrees out there, dropping to 1 tonight, but this is far better than the -37 degree windchill of the last few days so no complaints ha ha. The below zero temperatures have been unbelievable, even for Michigan, ha ha.
I made this card with an image from Gecko Galz Winter Garden Collection, it has so many gorgeous images in the set, I love playing with it. For this card I printed the image twice and fussy cut the thick branches and birds. I used a bit of glue on the base of the tree only, so the cut image is loosely resting above, it really gives it a different dimensional look. I embossed the white cardstock for more dimension. How did I get that perfect mat of blue you say, with my Perfect Layers Rulers of course.
I am entering this card into the January Color Challenge Blue and White at Gecko Gals Ephemera group. We have quite a few fun challenges going on there with some great prizes too, I would love to have you join us.
And don't forget this month Gecko Galz is having our bi-Annual buy one get one sale. Buy any product and get a second of equal or lesser value FREE!
That's it, thanks for looking, and stay warm! ~Diane
I'm linking this card to the Snowbirds Challenge at City Crafters
I'm linking this card to the Snowbirds Challenge at City Crafters
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Hi Diane, this card and envelope is beautiful. I love the wintry color and the peace and calm of the details. I love the embossed background. Really a great touch.
ReplyDeleteI heard how cold it is from our family and I can't imagine. Well, I guess I can and I don't want to remember. LOL
Stay warm and safe.
Hugs!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Diane!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the image, that set is my favourite, too! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh wow wow, this is just gorgeous. so love the scene and the dimension on some of those branches. An amazing matching envelope once again.
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Great card and envelope Diane, lovely image.
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Diane this is such gorgeous use of the image. The fussy cutting adds a different twist to the image, so clever of you to do this.
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely to have you on the GG team.
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Lynne
Diane, this is just STUNNING and as always you have a spectacular envelope! You should link this card to City Crafters Blog. You should see their challenge!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you survive in such temps. We are at the other end of the scale with 30C temps. Love your card....such delicate cutting.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card with wintery image and matching enevelope!
ReplyDeleteTerrific card! Perfect for the challenge! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!
ReplyDeleteDiane, you card and envelope are stunning! A clever, creative spin using these gorgeous images from GG! Hugs, Yvonne
ReplyDeletebeautiful, Diane! The fussy cutting for dimension really makes for a stunning winter scene.
ReplyDeleteLovely frosty and wintery card, Diane! The fussy cutting is so worth the effort and adds such depth! Well I hope you aren't freezing! It has been so bad your way and scary! Stay safe and warm! Hugs!
ReplyDeletethis is a little work of art, diane! love it! stay warm!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely delightful. So wintery and charming. Looking forward to spring - not far off. The card you made for Valerie is stunning. big hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!
ReplyDeleteOh hun vthis is really beautiful amazing detail as always hugs cheryl xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing you lovely creation with us at City Crafter Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card!!! I love every little detail!! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!
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