I knew right away I wanted to create something serene and faith-filled, and the Away in a Manger stamp set from My Favorite Things was a perfect match.
For the card front, I used a panel of white cardstock and die cut a window using the Double Stitched Arched Dies from La-La Land Crafts. I used the two largest dies to create a frame, then dry embossed the panel with the Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder from Stampin Up! This subtle texture reminded me of a starry sky—just the right amount of sparkle without overpowering the scene.
I blended Distress Oxide inks in Blueprint Sketch and Squeezed Lemonade onto the background, mimicking a glowing night sky. A few water splatters and white paint splatters helped add that dreamy, celestial feel.
To give the arched window some dimension, I added foam tape to the back of the panel and adhered it to a white card base. I placed the nativity image at the bottom center, also popped up with foam tape for added depth. The sentiment was kept clean and simple and stamped in black on white cardstock and placed below the image.
I really like the bright background and the gray of the people. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas for our October theme of "Anything Goes"
ReplyDeleteCuteness overload, a beautiful image and background all coloured so beautifully. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at Critter Crazy Challenge this week. Good Luck. I hope to see you again in our next challenge.
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A lovely shaped card and great colouring.
ReplyDeleteA lovely shade of pink, a very pretty non traditional card. Thanks for joining AYLI challenge. Elaine
OMG what a sweet creation and lovely design! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace on Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
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Such a sweet image! I love the arched frame around it. Thanks so much for joining us at Peace on Earth.
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