Friday, November 11, 2011

Skiing Anyone?

Now I don't think this ranks among the better cards I have made, but as it was very much a case of trial and error, the end result is not too bad. Regular followers of my blog will know that a few months back my husband bought me a big set of Serif Craft Artist CDs, but due to unplanned events and circumstances, I haven't had a chance to really get to grips with it. The ABC team wanted us to feature Winter Sports for their challenge this week, and as I had no suitable stamps or digis I decided to use a 'real' photo and see what I could make. This is the photo I used, taken when we took some visitors up to Sierra Nevada a couple of Christmases ago. None of us actually take part in the sports there, but the scenery is stunning and there is a lovely holiday atmosphere in the village at the base of the slopes.

For the card I imported papers that were already on my computer, and used one of the Craft Artist CDs for all the frames and embellishments. I am sure there are a lot more complicated techniques available within this programme, but the basic assembly of this card was very easy, and did not take too long. I printed it out twice on to one sheet of A4 card, so, as you can see in my photo, I made two identical cards. I did think it was a bit 'flat' as I am now used to adding several, (sometimes too many), embellishments to my hand made creations, so I added a white organza ribbon bow over the printed one, and 'blinged-up' the snowflakes with stickles and gems.

I made this card for:
ABC Christmas Challenge: W is for Winter Sports. I shall also link both of them to Shirley-Anne's blog.

5 comments:

  1. Great work for a first attemnpt, Kate!

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  2. Beautiful card Kate. Would love to see the scenery in real life - you did a stunning job. Much too hot for snow here today - I think we've hit lucky with the weather.......... so far, Di xx

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  3. Hi ya, Another pretty card for our challenge! fab to see you again, Thanks for coming to join us at ABC Christmas Challenge for our winter sports challenge, I hope you can come play again soon you can enter as many times as you like per challenge, hugs Samantha :0)

    Ps I have candy on my blog too!

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  4. What a gorgeous card and perfect for our 'Winter Sport' Challenge over at ABC Christmas :)

    Thanks for joining in,

    Carol x

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  5. Lovely cards. Thanks for joining us on the ABC Christmas Challenge. Carissa :)

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