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Thursday, October 17, 2019

CAS Christmas October Challenge ~ A Winter Scene

More inspiration for you from the team at CAS Christmas Challenge, I hope you will be able to play along by creating a winter scene.
I was gifted this die from Trina, one of my team mates here at CAS Christmas when we were at our Craft Retreat back in May, I don't have a name for the die, but it came with 5 dies of different sizes.  I really like it!  I sponged on some DOX in the background and used a Sizzix thinlets die called Tree Line.  I tried cutting it out with a dark forest green originally, but didn't really like the looks of it, probably because I tried to add snow drops and that really was not the right thing to do!  That was put in the circular file (LOL) and I started over, I think the white looks more like a winter scene with snow on the all the branches, that must be what a winter wonderland looks like!
the little deer is from SSS.  I think he is so cute turning his head like that.  I cut him out with kraft paper and then sponged on some distress ink.

The challenge is open until October 24.  We will have one more month of CAS Christmas Challenge, then we will take a break to get ready for the holiday and spending time with family!
See you in the gallery!

Heart Hugs, friends!



12 comments:

Bonnie said...

What a pretty sky for your winter wonderland, Col! The snowy trees look so icy and pretty and the sweet deer looks like he's enjoying the scene too. Love this Christmas card, my friend!

Sharyn Polesel said...

This is so sweet, Colleen! Your sky is beautiful. I love the snowy trees and that sweet deer. Beautifully done! Hugs, Sharyn

Susan said...

An exquisite winter scene, Colleen - love the colours in the sky and the adorable deer!

Christine Alexander said...

I love your trees in white Colleen and that wonderful purple sky. Your trees must be completely covered in snow :)

Trina P. said...

What a magical winter wonderland. The colours are gorgeous. Great dimensions all while keeping it CAS.

Brenda in IN said...

Beautiful scene and I love that tree line against the sky. Sweet deer looking for his playmate.

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Winter scene Colleen!! LOVE the colors of your background and the white tree line was definitely the way to go...it really pops against your colorful background! LOVE that little deer too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Maria said...

Gorgeous blended scene in lovely color, Colleen!! And, what a darling sweet deer!! And, I'd like to ask you what three colors you used on blending when at the retreat that included the color tattered rose?

Loll said...

I LOVE the colour of your winter sky, Col! It's so pretty and perfect with the white, snowy trees. The reindeer is adorable. xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Totally yummy sky, Colleen - love, love, love!! And such an adorable deer in his forest!!

JoAnn said...

Pretty winter scene. Love the colors for the sky. I agree, the trees look perfect in white. That deer is so cute.

Linda said...

Your sponged background is so beautiful Col. It is perfect for your winter scene.