A year ago, I hung a different heart from this branch, so you could say, I’m “casing” myself.
Snowy Day Warmth
If you’re curious, this is last year’s card:
Claire’s challenge for this week is a “Snowy Day,” while keeping it clean and simple.
I was captivated by the wintry scene in the photo, and decided to use the colors of gray, white and brown. Smoky Slate cardstock would be the card base, topped with Smoky Slate DSP from the Neutrals 6X6 collection for my “open space.” The second to largest Rectangles Stitched die was used for cutting my snowy background.
I cut my branch with a Seasonal Layers die from Wood Textures DSP, adding a second layer for thickness, and a third layer of Whisper White cardstock for the snow you see piling up on it.
The heart was cut with a Be Mine Stitched die from Sparkle Glimmer Paper, which I hung through the branch before gluing both to the background. And, the heart really shines, just like the sun coming through the trees in the photo.
Maybe I was seeing the red “Paper Players” above the photo, but I decided my project needed a red bird. I used Real Red cardstock to cut the bird from a Botanical Tags die, and she flew to her spot on the branch.
The sentiment, “your friendship warms my heart,” is from the recently retired, Spirited Snowmen stamp set, and cut with a die from Bunch of Banners. I stamped the sentiment in Soft Suede ink to match the branch.
I decorated the envelope flap with a striped piece of DSP from the same Neutrals 6X6 collection.
There you have it, clean and simple! I’m looking forward to seeing your snowy day projects in our Paper Players gallery. Thanks so much for paying me a visit. I hope this warms your heart!
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Thank you so much for the ideas and sharing your valentine creations.
Looking at Pinterest, it was hard to find a “nice” tasteful card.
M K Knipp’
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Thank you, Mary! I’m so glad you like it. If you subscribe to my blog, you’ll receive my cards in your email as soon as I publish them. Have a great day!
Such a beautiful card…gonna case it today! Thanks for sharing.
Well, if you are going to CASE, you might as well CASE yourself, right? Haha! I love that pop of pattern and the bitty bird is the perfect touch. So gorgeous, Su!
Great interpretation of the challenge, Su. I love the snowfall (polka dot) paper. The little red bird is the perfect pop of color and I love the sentiment, too
fabulous card
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jaydee
Clean and simple perfection, Su! I LOVE it!!!
Su, this is such a creative and fun CAS design! That bird totally pops against all the neutrals!
I just love this Su – the sparkly heart, the snowy branch and that sweet little red bird just pops! You CASed yourself and created something even more fabulous that first time around – go you!
I love everything about this card! Thank you!
Thank you, Denise! Your comment makes me very happy!
Su, this is just amazing! I love the color combo and that branch you created is just fabulous! The white layer for the snow was genius! I love the sparkly heart, but the little red bird steals the show! Thank you for rocking my challenge this week! XX
You’re so sweet, Claire! Thank you for coming up with an inspiring challenge. Your snowy day picture is fabulous!
Love how you off set the tree images to create one for the branch and one for the snow…so clever! This card is just gorgeous!
Thank you, Celeste! I’m so glad you like it. I’ve probably used this branch as much as any die I own!
Love this pretty, serene card from the bird, the dangling heart and the sweet sentiment. Have a great day!
Thank you Hilda! I always appreciate your nice comments! Blessings to you!
I’m bad about commenting, but I love your creations and visit your blog regularly. However, I just had to leave a comment for this beauty. Gorgeous and stunning. Great layout and colour choices. I especially love how you created the snow detail on the branch. So simple, but it creates such visual interest.
Hi Doris,
I understand it takes time to comment, and I love seeing you here. I’m happy you like my cards, and really appreciate you being a regular visitor!
What a sweet idea! I love the dangling heart!
Thank you, Laurie! I really appreciate you commenting on my blog!
Love it. So clever.
Thank you, Doreen! I’m so glad you like it! It was a fun scene to create.