Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

 
Welcome to the Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge!!  This week's sketch is a classic that you can use over and over again.

I've been on a snowflake kick lately.  I think we have snow in the forecast for the next few days here in MN.  It's mostly flurries, but on Monday they are calling for "measureable" snow.  Oh boy!!

 
For today's card, I am using one of my favorite color combos.....Rich Razzleberry and Pale Plum.  It is so incredibly gorgeous!!!

The Rich Razzleberry base card measures 4 1/4" x 11" (folded in half).

The next layer is Pale Plum.  I ran it through my Big Shot using the Petals a Plenty Impressions die.  The embossing is nice and deep.  I lightly ran over the embossing with a sponge and Rich Razzlberry ink.  It's very hard to see in the picture but this layer has been "glitzified" (another Patti-ism) with my homemade Shimmer mist (mix rubbing alcohol and Frost White Shimmer Paint in a spritz bottle).   I also used my Color Spritzer Tool and my Rich Razzleberry marker for added color.

The Pale Plum focal layer is stamped with various snowflakes (from Serene Snowflakes) using Rich Razzlberry and Pale Plum inks.  I sponged the edges with Rich Razzleberry ink and spritzed with the Color Spritzer Tool and a Rich Razzleberry marker.  I once again used the Shimmer Mist on this layer.  I matted it on a 1/8" larger piece of Rich Razzleberry piece of cardstock.

Following the sketch, I used ribbon for the horizontal strip.  I layered some Rich Razzlberry Polka Dot grosgrain on top of the White Organza Ribbon.

For the bottom circle element, I chose to use a Clear Button that I sponged with some Frost White Shimmer Paint.  It totally transforms the look of the button.  After it dried, I added a knot of the Rich Razzleberry ribbon. 

I chose to leave off the sentiment.  I know....I am such a rebel.  LOL!!!

It's your turn to use the sketch.  If you decide to take the challenge, please link your project to the Stamping 411 blog using Mr. Linky.  We would love to see it!!!!  You never know.....we might pick your project as one of our "top 5".

Card Recipe

stamps:  Serene Snowflakes
paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum
ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum
accessories:  Petals a Plenty Impressions Die, Big Shot, Clear Buttons, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot grosgrain, Frost White Shimmer Paint, sponges, Color Spritzer Tool, Rich Razzleberry marker, rubbing alcohol, spritz bottle

Comments

[Robin Merriman]

Oh, this is so pretty! I love this color combo too and all your details just make it shine. Great job, gf!

[tiffany]

This is sooooo pretty Patti!!! I love the color combo too and all that sponging!!! Great job!!!

[Lee Conrey]

I love it glitzified and all! I really do like these colors and all the fabulous shading you've done.Very Cool....

[Gretchen Barron]

Oh Gosh, Patti -- where should I start! I love it all -- the color combination, the embossing, the frosted button and the double ribbon treatment! delicious eye candy, for sure! Blessings, Gretchen

[Connie]

This is lovely, Patti! I'm sure the shimmer is even prettier in person! I've been frosting my clear buttons, too! Great job!