Showing posts with label Northern Lights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Northern Lights. Show all posts

Friday, November 8, 2013

Nature & Northern Lights

What did I see the other day?  A tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers on how to make a card with Northern Lights using sponges.  Well, if it involves sponging I'm all over that!  I had to get my sponges out and give it a try, but first I checked out a bunch of pics of the northern lights.  There is such a variety of color and shapes, and they are so beautiful to look at!  I've seen them in person a few times and the last time it was actually a bit red.  What an amazing sight!  That's why I added the verse on each card.  I did do my sponging a bit differently than the tutorial, but after looking at the pics I knew exactly how I wanted to attempt to make my cards. :)

I was going to throw this piece away because the first time I stamped the trees on they weren't dark enough. :(  Then I thought I'd highlight them with a white gel pen, but it ended up looking terrible.  That's when I remembered I had the stamp-a-ma-jig (I know, Red Hot Stampers, not the thing-a-ma-jig! lol).  Whew, I managed to save a piece and make a card.  The trees are a lot whiter in this pic than in person though.  I just can't get the white to not reflect so much when I'm taking the picture.


This is actually the first piece of card stock that I sponged.  I liked it so much I just kept going! :)


The theme for this card from this week's Paper Players theme challenge #170...Wildlife.  I couldn't make a card without at least one animal. :)


Like usual I had to take a pic of the group. :)


Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

First Card
Stamp Sets: Lovely as a Tree
Card Stock:  Basic Black, Pool Party & Naturals White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Night of Navy, Pacific Point,
Pool Party, Coastal Cabana & Pistachio Pudding
StazOn:  Black
Embossing Folder:  Argyle
Punches:  Modern Label & Word Window
Candy Dots:  Neutrals (Black)
Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges

Second Card
Stamp Sets: Evergreen
Card Stock:  Basic Black, Pool Party & Naturals White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Night of Navy, Pacific Point,
Pool Party, Coastal Cabana & Pistachio Pudding
StazOn:  Black
Embossing Folder:  Argyle
Punches:  Modern Label & Word Window
Candy Dots:  Neutrals (Black)
Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges

Third Card
Stamp Sets: Walk in the Wild
Card Stock:  Basic Black, Pool Party & Naturals White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Night of Navy, Pacific Point,
Pool Party, Coastal Cabana & Pistachio Pudding
StazOn:  Black
Embossing Folder:  Stripes
Punches:  Modern Label & Word Window
Candy Dots:  Neutrals (Black)
Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges