Tuesday, September 15, 2009

SSCC4, Snowflake in Bloom

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

Lately I'm in the mood to create Christmas cards....and maybe - just maybe - I can get them all done this year - LOL!!!

I really like this super gorgeous Snowflake in Bloom Stamp from Holly Berry House.

I made two different cards with this Stamp........

















The snowflake was inked in Versamark and embossed it with Copper Embossing Powder. I repeated the step twice and cut out the second snowflake. As you can tell I trimmed it down and left a centerpiece.....which I raised up and added a Chocolate Pearl on top.

On this card I used the retired Wintergreen DP Collection. I matched it up with some Satin Ribbon.

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Here is another approach.......



















I used the beautiful SSCC4 Sketch for this card.

Again I inked the snowflake in Versamark and embossed it with the Copper Embossing Powder twice. Both images were cut out and raised with Stampin' Dimensionals.

The DP is from the Christmas Cocoa Collection. I added a matching Brown Ribbon and at last I decorated the card with the Chocolate Pearls.

Have a wonderful day!!!


~Supply List ~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Snowflake in Bloom (Holly Berry House)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Wintergreen
Accessories: Chocolate Pearls, Copper EP, Satin Ribbon (PTI), Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Heat Embossing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Snowflake in Bloom (Holly Berry House)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Christmas Cocoa
Accessories: Chocolate Pearls, Copper EP, MS Brown Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Heat Embossing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

37 comments:

Cindy Haffner said...

So gorgeous Silke love the layers.

Linda said...

These are both very stunning!!! I especially like the second one that you cut out the snowflake and gave it some dimension.

Kathy Jones said...

Oooooooh GORGEOUS Silke!!! Love all the dimension of that snowflake and it's sooooo pretty!!

Yvonne Hagane said...

Both cards are SO elegant, Silke!!
Love the classy look and the dimension on the snowflake.
Hugs, Yvonne.

Anonymous said...

Silke this is simply sweet! I love this classic look!
--Hugs Becca

Denise Marzec said...

Ooooh, it's a VERY pretty stamp. Beautiful cards! Love them both!

Francie G. said...

Fabulous snow flake! Both of your cards are beautiful, Silke!

Cheryl said...

Silke, once again your creations have amazed me! Both of these are absolutely classicly gorgeous...so clean and simple...yet lovely. Am enjoying visiting your blog and being inspired!

Melissa said...

I love Holly Berry House! Those are beautiful cards!

Unknown said...

Both are just beautiful, Silke! Love the dimension! Honestly, I couldn't possibly pick a favorite from these two!

Patti J. said...

Silke, these are so lovely! They look very real - so dimensional! I do have one question for you though...how does one go about getting on your Christmas card list? Hee hee!!! Love it!

Helen said...

Oh my! These cards are gorgeous! I love snowflakes and your color choices are awesome!
Blessings!
~H

Sabrina Jackson said...

Silke, my friend, both of your cards are AMAZING!!!!! Love that stamp you've used ;D. Hugs, Sabrina

Velta said...

You just cannot get more elegant than these two creations!!! Lovely, just lovely!!!

Karen W said...

Very pretty, I love the these colors for the vintage looks.

Jackie Pedro said...

So pretty, Silke!! Hope you have a great day!!

Kristine said...

Oh wow Silke, these are so gorgeous!! I never think to use brown for a snowflake color, but I LOVE IT! Especially embossed like that--it's so elegant and classy looking =0) Thanks so much for playing in our Stampin' sisters in Christ sketch challenge this week!! Hope you'll come play along with us as you get the chance!

Bev J. said...

I really like both cards but there is something about the last card that is very striking, maybe elegant is a better word. tfs

theneon said...

Both of these are absolutely stunning -- if I had to choose a fav, I think it would be the second one.

Betty Wright said...

GASP!!! Both are stunning, Silke!!! Beautifully done!!! WOW!! Great colors and I think I still have some of that dp!! Hugs, girl!!!

Joanne (jojot) said...

stunning...I am in awe

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Stunning as usual! Adorable use of white space. Wonderful job on the sketch challenge.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Carol L said...

Look at you, ahead of your game making Christmas cards already! WTG!! I love these snowflakes and how you layered them, and I REALLY like that turned up corner on the 2nd card! Nice job! :)

Judy Rozema said...

What a beautiful snowflake! LOVE the layers!

Danni said...

Both of these are gorgeous!!

Grace said...

Silke both are totally gorgeous! Love the dimension!!! You are getting me in the Christmas spirit!!!

Pam Varnell said...

Wow Silke that stamp is fabulous and you have showcased it so well. Love both cards. Hugs!!

Lovely Linda said...

Wow Silke, these are gorgeous cards - I love that snowflake and you have made it look stunning - both of these cards are amazing! Well played! Thanks for inspiring!!! {{{hugs}}}

Dawn Easton said...

GORGEOUS, Silke! I never think to use my copper ep! That is stunning!

Jodi Collins said...

These are luscious Silke! LOVE this image!

Suan said...

All of your work is so lovely!

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16

Shannon Erskine aka e3stamper said...

I like both of your cards Silke but the second is hands down my fave!! Its beautiful!! I havent visited your blog in awhile (sorry!) I miss doing the challenges with you!

Christi Flores said...

I am a sucker for snowflakes and think this one might have to be mine! This is gorgeous!!!

Jenny Gropp said...

Absolutely Fantastic!!!!!! I have been doing Holiday earlier than ever this year! These are wonderful!

Linda Callahan said...

Wow and double wow - just gorgeous!

Robin Kirkpatrick said...

Two stunning cards, Silke. Love the color combo on the first one, I'll have to try that!

Dawn B. said...

What a beautiful snowflake Silke.. I love it in the brown. This is another terrific creation..I am trying to catch up on your blog. My computer is cooperating today..woohoooo

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