Snow Lady...

If you like "Snow Lady with Ornaments"
you can find her HERE

I thought this was going to be a really simple image & would make a good CAS [Clean And Simple] card... hmmmm.  Then I remembered this challenge at 613 Ave C was to include subway art.  It got more involved quickly!  With the Subway art background I needed to make the image stand out - so went with my frequent 'go to' Paper Tole and made him three layers.  Then came the felt trees for contrast, and then the white enamel Dew Drops for balance and the glitter & shine and bling on the ornaments!   Nope, not a CAS card now!

You can see all the wonderful inspiration that the 613 Design Team has for you and submit your work for the ATG/ Optional Twist of Use Subway Art theme at the same link!  There are several prizes from several sponsors up for grabs -  and your chances are good!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• This image is "Snow Lady with Ornaments"  and was graciously provided by Drawn With Character for my use.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.
• Inside sentiment is from a 1989 Stampendous rubber stamp.  

PAPER:

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Subway Art was found on the computer - compliments of Kathi Silvie

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Green felt trees are from a roll of 'ribbon' in a collection of Christmas ribbons from Costco.
• White 'Enamel Dew Drop Stickers' are from Freckled Fawn
• Ornaments are decorated with Duo glue and Foil and then tiny 'diamond' bling from my stash.

INKS:

• "Fired Brick" Distress Ink used to edge the Subway Art panel
• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics: 

CHALLENGES:

Crafting from the Heart #82 – ATG Always

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – No Square Bases

Inspiration Destination #56 – ATG

Really Reasonable Ribbon #128 –Christmas w/ ribbon or trim [Felt Christmas Tree trim/ribbon]
MiRan Challenge #43 – ATG

ABC Challenge L:10 – T is for Two [Two Ornaments and Two sets of Dew Drops]

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

National Caffeine Awareness Month...

"Cupid Shooting Arrow" was provided by
Drawn with Character.

Who knew??  I had no idea there was such a thing!
613 Ave C's latest challenge is to celebrate this widely popular occasion with all the masses that gather for parades and coffee bar events country wide!  LOL!  Ok, I will play along... my fave source for caffeine is hot chocolate {at least today it is}!  The DT has some delightful samples to celebrate the cause - check out their take on the theme (ATG /Twist: Use something with caffeine), and enter up to three of your own before next Saturday!

I used a deep chocolate brown base CS in a Z-fold & layered the panels with these wonderful blue patterned papers that a friend was giving away - what is the matter with her??!!  I luvs this paper!  The cuppa hot chocolate [from Melonheadz], was printed twice, colored with Copics & using Paper Sculpting to achieve the curvature, I popped up a 2nd layer of marshmallows and the heart on the front using foam tape.
Here is the Ode to Caffeine on the inside:

This card should be eligible for the following CHALLENGES:

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Crafting from the Heart #50 – ATG
Inspiration Destination #24 – ATG
Fab & Funky #250 – Focus on the Image
Art by MiRan Challenge #27 – ATG
MarkerPOP #64 – ATG
Sweet Stamps #212 – ATG

Sugar and Betty's Challenge Blog – ATG
Party Time Tuesday #196 – ATG
Pile it On #60 – Use 3 of something [3 gems on front, 3 marshmallows]

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The cupid image is from Drawn with Character ;  Cup of Cocoa is by Melonheadz; Sentiment is computer generated.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP and the mats are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Bling from stash.

INKS: the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny