Here we are with the latest “All About Christmas” Challenge over at Watercooler Wednesday blog, with Kath as our lovely hostess.
My card was inspired by this wonderful card by the talented Heather Hoffman, a Design Team member for Winnie & Walter. I loved this card as soon as I saw it. It has such a soft and calming feel to it.
For my card, I started by using Distress Ink blending on a piece of cardstock (Weathered Wood and Iced Spruce), darker towards the bottom. It was then sprayed with Glimmer Mist and then some water. White paint was then flicked over the top.
Taylored Expressions – Birch Tree Cutting plate was used as the focal point. After cutting 4, the top one has some grey ink added in patches along with some white paint flicks and some Glimmer Mist.
A fawn from a cheap stamp set, by Creative Pl from Aldi, was stamped in DI and then watercoloured and fussy cut.
After stacking the die cuts, the fawn was slotted between the trees and the whole die added to the front panel. Some raised tape was added to the front of the fawn to make it seem to be coming through the trees.
The panel was added to the card front the trimmed.
The sentiment is from Winnie & Walter – The Big, The Bold and Greetings stamp set. After stamping in black ink, it was fussy cut and added to the card front.
I was really pleased with the way it turned out. It has a soft shimmer which is difficult to see in the photos. I hope you like it too.
Don’t forget to check out the wonderful work by the other members of our Design Team over at our blog.
Have a great day
Helen
Challenges:
Winnie & Walter – Rerun No. 31 | Scenery: Into the Woods Challenge
Happy Little Stampers – June Christmas Challenge
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #298 – Holiday
Christmas Craft All Year Round June Challenge – Non- Traditional Christmas / Holiday Colors
HLS June Watercolour Challenge
The Cat’s Pyjamas – Tuesday Challenge – #347 – Outdoors
Die Cut Divas – June Challenge – Animals or pets
Moments of Crafting 
Hi Helen,
Happy Rudolf Days.
Your card is so lovely and I love the deer peeking from the trees.
Such a super design.
You linked last months card to the challenge, but luckily I spotted it.
Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT
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Oops!! So sorry, Jenny! Obviously too tired at the time! Lucky you found it! Thanks for your lovely comments! xx
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What a fabulous card here Helen. Super scene with that true to life coloured deer popping his head around the trees. I am sooooooo far behind with my Christmas cards this year. I guess I will panic later in the year.
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Thanks so much, Ina! Having to make a Christmas card each month means I’ll have quite a stash come Christmas! LOL! I liked this one as it wasn’t Traditional!
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A lovely card and great design. Thank you for sharing at Christmas Crafts All Year Round.
Kath x
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Thanks so much for your very kind comments, Kath! x
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Lovely card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR ‘ROUND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
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Thanks so much, Deanne. I really appreciate your very kind comments. Have a good one!
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Beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in the Die Cut Divas Challenge this time and good luck 🙂
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You should be very pleased with this card. It’s a knockout. The dear is perfect from the colors to the 3D effect. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.
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You’re very kind! I was very pleased with the way this card turned out. Thanks so much for your wonderfully supportive comments!
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What a beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers Watercolor Challenge.
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And the Christmas Challenge!
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Thanks so much, Sue! I appreciate your support!
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Wow, Helen! Another gorgeous creation! I love the way you’ve created that unique background paper. It sets off the die-cuts beautifully. Love the way you have the deer peeking through the trees below the sentiment. Beautiful work!
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Your very supportive comments are really appreciated as always, Heidi! Thanks so much. I had fun designing this one!
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Really sweet card Helen, love all your elements
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Thanks so much, Robyn! Much appreciated.
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Your Christmas card is simply stunning. Sorry for the late visit …. thank you for playing along with the HLS Christmas Challenge xx
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Thanks so much, Linda! I really appreciate your very kind comments.
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