Thursday, January 28, 2016

COOL-est Card Series - Week #4 and more Reverse Confetti




Hello there!  I am so excited, because today, and every Thursday in January, I am teaming up with my friend Jenn Shurkus to bring you the 2016 Coolest Card Series!  Each week, we will be focusing on a particular company and technique, but every card will be winter or snow themed!  Each week, we will be giving away prizes so be sure to play along with us!  Here is how you can win:

1. Comment on this post
2. Comment on Jenn's post
3. Play along with us and link up using the inlinkz below

That gives you 3 chances to win per week, and we will be giving away one prize per week, so 4 prizes total.  The winners will be posted at 9am, February 4th.  When the winners are announced, you can find them here.

This week, anything goes as far as stamp manufacturers, as long as your project features some sort of sparkle!

For my card, I used an adorable new set from Reverse Confetti called S'more Love.  You may have seen it on my blog already a time or two (wink!).  I just can't get enough of these cute little critters!  I think they are so cute all decked out in their winter attire.  I started off my card by cutting a piece of white cardstock 4" x 5.25".  I freehanded a hill and cut it from post it note to mask off the bottom portion to form a snowy hill.  Then, using an ink blending tool and Peacock Feather distress ink, I blended an ombre effect on the panel starting out darker near the masked off snow bank and gradually getting lighter as I worked my way up the panel.  Then I dripped some water on the paper and sopped it up with a paper towel to add some interest to the background and make it look a bit like snow off in the distance.  Then I removed the mask, and stamped, colored and diecut the penguins using the coordinating S'more Love Confetti cuts.  I popped them up with foam tape and stamped a sentiment from the same set on the bottom right hand side of the card.  To fill in the sky, I added a few snowflakes from the same stamp set, and a scattering of sequins for some sparkle.


Reverse Confetti

Can we just talk for a second about this hat?  Seriously?  It doesn't get any cuter.  And here you can see that awesome water droplet effect on the background.  I can't get enough.


Reverse Confetti

I hope you are feeling inspired! Be sure to check out what Jenn has to share with you today! You can see her project by clicking here

 Play along with us for a chance to win! Share your creations with us on instagram using the hashtag #COOLestcardseries. We'd love to see how you are inspired by the challenges!

Want a chance to win this week's awesome prize?


Comment on this post, on Jenn's post, or enter your own project into our inlinkz below!




Thanks so much for stopping by! :)








24 comments:

cghundley said...

Oh too cute! This
card is adorable
and lovely coloring.
Carla from Utah

Melanie Mallek said...

Seriously tho, you're right ...it doesn't get much cuter than that hat! Love the watercolour & water droplet effects! Adorable card!

Mary-Anne V said...

These penguins are so adorable ...love you little scene!

Crafting with Jeanne said...

Super cute card Audrey! Who doesn't lie critters in the snow!? Thanks for all your creativity and inspiration the past month. I had a lot of fun making cards for this series!

KimCreate said...

Your card is gorgeous/ Yes, that hat! Super cute! Love your inky background

creative lady said...

Your card is adorable and I love this set. I used the s'more love in the pink and red challenge. I have to go pulled it out again to play along with the winter scene!

Shirley said...

Very adorable colorful card.

~amy~ said...

Such the sweet card!!!

Larissa Heskett said...

SUPER SUPER SUPER SWEET Card!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Colors and those Penguins all dressed up!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Denise Bryant said...

I just love those cute penguins! And the background looks fabulous with the water droplets! Adorable card!

Arianna Barbara said...

Oh wow! This card is so cute!!!!

Fikreta said...

your card is super cute!
hugs!

Karen B. said...

This is seriously adorable, I am on it now to create some sparkle!

Janet's Joy said...

Totally adorable and that hat is priceless!

MaggieB1983 said...

Hi Audrey ~ This is one of the sweetest darn cards I've seen in such a long time. The colors and adorable little penguins are wonderful and that hat? That hat is fantabulous!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
#sharehandmadekindness

Dawn Stein said...

That hat! I love it! Dawn

KT Fit Kitty said...

OMGoodness, your card is so cute! I love those little penguins with their hat and scarf!

Unknown said...

what a cutie!

D.Ann C said...

Oh, I love how you colored the penguins and the 3d layers!! The water drops in the background DO look like snow falling!

Unknown said...

Great card! Love the coloring. Nicely done!

Joanie said...

Love your card!!! That stamp set is adorable!!!
Joanie

Kate B said...

Such a cute card - those penguins are adorable!!

None None said...

Super adorable!!! Love the penguins and the super fly hat the one penguin has! :)

francesca said...

lovely card!! :)

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