As I was sorting through my Christmas cardmaking supplies, I came across a white A2 panel that I had embossed with the "Falling Snow" embossing folder. I decided to use it for a wintery birthday card, rather than a holiday card.
Since I have a die that cuts a background of birch trees, and I don't use it nearly enough, I used that to add to my snowy panel. It was perfect for this card. I also hand-cut a layer of snow and embossed it with a folder (I've forgotten the name) that gave it an even texture.
To finish my scene, I added a male and female deer cut from dark brown cardstock.
The sentiment I used came from Hannelie Bester (Desert Diva), a wonderful cardmaker who lives in Abu Dhabi. She created quite a number of sentiments years ago and offered them up for readers to use.
I had used a scrap of brown cardstock for the deer, and there was a very small strip left. Well, waste not, want not! I used that small piece to die-cut a banner to anchor my sentiment, which was popped up with foam squares. I also inked around its edges to help it stand out a little more.
I stamped a couple of sentiments on the inside. I should have cut another deer as an embellishment here. Oh well, next time.
I think this card could be used for a woman or a man, don't you?
My DH and I are already mostly recovered from our colds. They were very short-lived--only about three days. It sure feels good to feel good again.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.
Cheryl
