More Fall and Winter Cards

We hope you will join us for all the creative fun during Fallidays! There are plenty of challenges, inspiration, and opportunities to share your creativity with fellow card makers. Be sure to visit Splitcoaststampers and play along with the challenges. You can find all the details HERE.

FF26DellsDani - Feeling nostalgic, Technique Lovers Challenge #01 add keyword TLC01, KISSING Technique, TAGS

TLC01 - Kissing Technique

I had so much fun with this technique that I decided to make a card using it as well. The technique is surprisingly easy but creates such a striking result. Simply stamp a solid image with a lighter ink color, then stamp a detailed image directly over the top using a darker ink. For my card, I selected this adorable snowman from DRS Designs along with a snowflake stamp, also from DRS Designs. The snowman was stamped using a light blue Memento ink, while the snowflakes were stamped over the top with a navy ink to add definition and detail. Once the image was complete, I die cut it into a tag shape and added ribbon to finish the tag.

I stamped a second snowman and carefully fussy cut around the edges to create an additional focal element. For the background, I pulled out several blue and white scraps from my stash and combined them into a layered layout. Each patterned paper was matted with white cardstock, then layered onto light blue cardstock before being attached to a white card base. The variety of papers adds interest while keeping the winter color palette soft and cohesive.

To finish the card, I popped both the snowman and the sentiment up on dimensionals for added depth and dimension. A few punched snowflakes were scattered around the design as the final embellishments, helping to reinforce the snowy winter theme. I love how this simple stamping technique adds so much detail to the snowman, and the combination of layered papers and dimensional elements creates a cheerful holiday card that is full of seasonal charm.

It is Freezing Season

FF26gutsport56 - Salted background

For my card, I started by creating a beautiful wintery background on watercolor paper. I first added water to the panel and then brushed on blue watercolor, allowing the colors to blend naturally across the surface. While the watercolor was still wet, I sprinkled salt over the panel and set it aside to dry. The salt technique created wonderful texture and visual interest, giving the background the appearance of a snowy winter sky.

Once the panel was completely dry, I die cut several framing layers to help showcase the textured background. I then die cut this adorable snowman from various cardstock scraps and assembled all the pieces. To give him a little extra personality and dimension, I added white highlights to several areas of the snowman, helping him stand out against the blue background.

The snowman and Christmas sentiment were both popped up on dimensionals, adding depth and drawing attention to the focal elements. The completed panel was layered onto black cardstock and then attached to a white card base. To finish the card, I scattered a few snowflakes around the design, adding the perfect final touch to this festive winter scene. The combination of the salt watercolor technique, layered die cuts, and dimensional accents creates a cheerful holiday card that captures the magic of a snowy winter day.

Snowman Christmas

FF26MNStamper - Halloween Silhouette - create a colorful background and add a silhouetted focal point character or scene

For this card, I started with a white cardstock panel and created an ink-blended background using a masking technique. I first placed a mask over the panel, leaving a large circle exposed in the center. Inside the opening, I blended orange and yellow inks to create the glowing effect of a full moon. The bright colors immediately became the focal point and set the stage for the spooky Halloween scene.

Once the moon was complete, I placed a circle mask over it and removed the original mask from the rest of the panel. I then blended purple and orange inks around the moon, creating a dramatic sky and adding depth to the background. The contrast between the warm moon and the darker sky gives the card a fun Halloween atmosphere and helps the focal images stand out.

After the ink blending was finished, I stamped the witch image and the Happy Halloween sentiment, both from DRS Designs. The silhouette-style image works perfectly against the colorful background and captures the classic feel of Halloween night. To finish the card, I layered the scene onto purple cardstock and then onto a black card base. The dark layers frame the artwork beautifully and complete the spooky look of this simple but striking Halloween card.

Halloween Witch

FF26morgainegeiser - Fall Scrapbook & card layout challenge - geometric shapes

SC18 - splitcoaststampers.com sketch #18

I loved the look of this card layout and knew I wanted to use it as the inspiration for my project. To create the background, I selected a couple of wood-themed designer papers from my stash of papers that I am working to use up this year. The rustic patterns provided the perfect foundation for a warm and inviting Thanksgiving card. Both the base layer and the square panels were framed with gold mirror cardstock, adding a touch of elegance and helping each section stand out.

To bring in a little more color, I added an orange polka dot designer paper behind the center squares. The bright orange complements the fall theme beautifully and adds a cheerful contrast to the woodgrain papers. Once all of the layers were assembled, the completed panel was attached to a white cardstock base, allowing the rich colors and textures to take center stage.

For the decorations, I die cut several leaves from cardstock scraps in a variety of fall colors and arranged them around the focal area. I also die cut this adorable Karen Burniston squirrel along with his acorns and carefully layered all of the pieces together. To finish the card, I popped both the squirrel and the Happy Thanksgiving sentiment up on dimensionals, creating extra depth and making them the focal points of the design. The combination of rustic papers, colorful leaves, gold accents, and the charming squirrel creates a festive autumn card that perfectly captures the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving Squirrel

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