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Thursday, November 30, 2017

PTI ~ Love of Layers

This card is for the current MIM over HERE where Laurie Schmidlin adds lots of wonderful layers to her card.  I  love when other people make a card with layers, I usually don't love mine, but this time I really like this.  I added extra depth to the card by running my versamark around the edges and white embossing it, I had also sponged some white ink around the edges.  I stamped and embossed white snowflakes and added die cut snowflakes from both white cs and vellum.  I had to add a couple of branches from the Beautiful Berries: Winter.  the final touch was some nuvo white drops to mimick snowflakes.  Here is Laurie's card:
MIM305

Heart Hugs, friends!



15 comments:

Cindy Beach said...

Oh Colleen, this is gorgeous! I love your layers and the way you used ink and white embossing to add depth and texture. Fabulous design and layering!

Kim Heggins said...

Stunning card Colleen...love all your gorgeous details!

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS Colleen!! I'm a big fan of red and kraft, so you had me right there, but all the layers and embossing make it SOOO pretty! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful festive layers, Colleen. I LOVE your color combo too. TFS my friend. Happy Holidays. Hugs

Carmela said...

What a beauty! Love your use of the Beautiful Berries: Winter! Your layers are gorgeous.

Helen F. said...

Ohhh, this design is beautiful, Colleen. I really like the red, white and kraft together and those fabulous snowflakes~~so very pretty!

Darnell said...

You should really like this, Col! In fact, you should love it! It's absolutely a layered delight!! Hugs, Darnell

Mona Pendleton said...

Gorgeous card Colleen! Love the pretty berries combined with the elegant snowflakes! Great take on the challenge!

lainey said...

Love the embossing around the edges and the perfect sentiment to go with all your snowflakes!

Melanie Ann MacKenzie said...

Just gorgeous! Well done you! Cheers.

Jen Mitchell said...

I feel the same way when I make a card with layers. Everyone else's look so much better than mine! But you don't have anything to worry about. You've got some great layers going on here. Love the mix of pine sprigs, berries, and snowflakes!

Nancy said...

OMG! I am a HUGE fan of Laurie's and your card is as gorgeous as hers! So impressed Linda!

Loll said...

WOW ... this is AMAZING! LOVE your design, Colleen. Great layering. The white embossing and sponging on the edges of your coloured card stock really adds to the frosty look. xx

Vikki H said...

Your card while wintery in theme gives a warm feeling~ I hope the Portland area doesn't experience last year's snow extravaganza as we will be there for Christmas.

Brenda in IN said...

This is just beautiful. I think you have a future in layers!