Snowy, white, mountain scene

If you live in the mountains you can relate to this!  It was lovely to see these snowy scenes as we drove to Colorado for Christmas.  We have had a lot of rain in AZ recently - we are very thankful that rain does not need to be shoveled, though we are concerned for those who have had way too much rain.
Image -new from  Our Daily Bread; Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossed in winter white cs; small panel and Cheery Lynn branch dies  cut from white on white cs; scalloped rectangles by Spellbinders
Sketch:                          Sketch Saturday
Winter:                          LawnScaping
White:                            Cheery Lynn 
Let it snow:                    Craftin Desert Divas 


 

white on white

(The blue is not a part of the card).  Sorry for the really bad image - it looks much better IRL.  I can't seem to do white!  I thried something new for this card - the main layer is first embossed with Cuttlebug Textile, then embossed with the Darice sympathy folder.  I added a sheer white ribbon and Cheery Lynn tiny flower die cuts.
Sketch:      http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/

White on white:   http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/

Pink butterflies

NOTE:  the black bg is not a part of the card, but to provide contrast for the photo.
New:  I found a larger birthday embossing folder - and here I just used a bit of it! (Embossalicious, through Crafter's Companion, purchased at JoAnn's.  I am including this information because I have wanted a folder I could use for landscape and portrait style - would also work for up to 6x6 squares).   Also new - butterfly folder by Darice.
Other:  ODB image from Faith set; chalk pencils, Spellbinder Majestic Elements oval dies, half pearls, ribbon.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Inspiration - pink floral and lots of white:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Embossing:  http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/
White:         http://wedodoobadoo.blogspot.co.uk/
Spring:        http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/
Color an image:  http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
No circles:   http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/mir
New:           http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/
Any:           http://agirlwhocraftschalengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
                    http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.ca/

White on white

New:  Verve Faith Medley stamp; green gel pen; new (to me) use of border punch "over the edge"
Old: Swiss Dots (CB) EF; Cheery Lynn butterfly die, Martha Stewart leafy punch, Hampton Art stamp and chalk pencil (lavender); Spellbinder Majestic element oval; gems; sheer ribbon.
The fancy ovals are layered over the stamped oval layer.
Sketch:  http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
New:  http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Old/new:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Tic tac toe - top row - sentiment, image, die cut: http://www.polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
White on white with Cheery Lynn die: http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/
It takes two (butterflies):  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:  http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/
          http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
          http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
          http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/

Easel #4 - Open

I will be making at least 6 easel cards - similar but not quite the same.  They are for our grandchildren.  (you can see others in previous posts).  The chevron Washi tape marks the top of the inside, and the row of glittery snowflakes provides the "stop" for propping the card open.  Top - Stampabilities;  Kraft cs (mat):  Snowflake EF;  Circle, scallop and flower dies, white lace.
Sketch:  http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Wings:  http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
              http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Modern Christmas colors (no red/green):  http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
               http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
Snow:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Loose glitter:  http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
White on white, with Kraft:   http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Chevrons:  http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
More than one fold (easel):  http://scor-pal.blogspot.com/
 Christmas song:  http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/
Make embellishments (glitter snowflakes):   http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

5 Shades of White

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I am sure you can't tell on the screen, but there are five shades of white - each layer is different,  The fancy circle is shiny cs (actually, the recycled back of a card I received), and the punched snowflakes are from a scrap of brocade style white cs.  The embossing is a Nellie Snellen folder.  I tried the highlight technique from a video tutorial - see the link to Beccy's site below, and she has links on her blog.  White glitter is sprinkled over all.  The sentiment is computer generated.  THe cs, dies, and glitter have been a part of my supplies for a long time.
Sketch (4 challenges max):  http://www.cardabilities.blogspot.com/
Shades of white:  http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards.html
Christmas / white:  http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/
Any with glitter:  http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

White on white - sympathy

This is a favorite Cuttlebug embossing folder - I often color with something like chalk, but left this white - perfect for a sympathy card.  This is actually my sentiment stamp, but I am not at home and forgot to note the name.  I layered white on white - the black is not part of the card.
Sympathy:  http://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/
Monochromatic: http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
White on white:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Any: http://hobbycutzchallenges.blogspot.com/
Embossing (1 0f 5):  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

Wedding in white

Here I am again with a card that is difficult to see - tried several ways!  (The black border is background only and not part of the card.)  I used a wedding stamp, an embossed layer that was a gift, some shiny white on white metallic, ribbon and a stamp I have had for a LONG time.  The layer under the cake is a sort of brocade white on white.
White:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://hobbycutzchallenges.blogspot.com/:  

White on white

I really like white on white with a touch of color, and sometimes the inspiration is better than others - not so sure about this one.  I do have a layer of pattern paper under the embossed layer - kind of a shiny brocade.  I just received a huge gift of supplies, and several sheets of butterflies (from Anna's kits) were included.  They are punchouts, and I will be using them from time to time - I thought they went with the embossed leaves.
Sketch:  http://www.ipalamountain.com/2014/06/sketchbook-saturday-challenge-25/
White on white, colored image:   http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com/
                                                  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/

Easter White

This is probably not the best choice for a white on white - but once I started, I was resolved to finish!  The image is from my stash - colored with Spica pens and watercolor pencils.  The cross is brown - the color here does not look true.  I used a variety of Spellbinder dies, some lace, ad CB Swiss Dots.  I cut the edges of the main bg layer with a dull cutting blade - it gives a modified torn paper look, and adds dimension, IMO.
Sketch:  http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Texture:  http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/
White on white:  http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/
       http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/
Spring:  http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/ 
Inspiration:  http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/
Easter:  http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/

Sympathy in white with a bit of blue

Contrary to what the photo looks like, this background is all white - embossed with Cuttlebug's Victoria, which I have had for more than a couple of years..  The butterflies are backed with blue, to give a bit of dimension and to set them off.  I am experimenting with this Spellbinder Opulent Oval set - it is lovely but I am not sure how to but the different layers together - it is rather new to me, and every effort seems like a new beginning!  The lace must be vintage - I got it at a yard sale and it looked aged!  This is probably my favorite sympathy sentiment.
Sketch (Week 1):  http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
White with a little color:  http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
White and Blue:  http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Butterflies:  http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
Any:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
New beginnings, w/ oldie:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/ 
Monochromatic:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
                            http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/
   Embossing:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

Sparkly Winter White

I used glitter on the pine branches and butterfly - for a sparkly, snowy look.  Since we are in AZ, that is about as much snow as I care for!!!  The branches are a Cheery Lynn die.  The bg is cuttlebug's "You",  I have lost track of the source for the butterfly and circle.  The sentiment came from a friend.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Winter white, with CLD (branches):  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
Winter Inspiration:   http://digidarlas.blogspot.com/
Just because:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/01/pile-it-on-1-just-because.html 
Glitter:  http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com.au/
Any:  http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/
         http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/
         http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

White on White Christmas

Another bad scan - I am wondering if there is a printer problem.  Sorry - this is really white and not nearly so distressed!  I did distress the edges, and dry embossed the main image for more texture.  I used the snowflake EF (glittered) for the bg and embossed the banner strips with Textile.  A bit of lace adds to the vintage feel.  The sentiment is computer generated.
Sketch:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Glitter: http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com.au/
Any:  http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/
          http://whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com/
White on white:  http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/?p=1179
           http://www.inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/           
           http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

All white texture

There are so many beautiful white on white cards - a format I need to practice more.
Supplies:  Cuttlibug, Sizzix embossing folders, Spellbinders circle, oval and rectangles; sheer ribbon; tear drop pearl, Cheery Lynn "Little things with Wings" butterfly, computer generated sentiment; glitter
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
 Wedding: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/
All white: http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/
Texture:  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/
Embossing: http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

White on white

I am still learning about my new printer.  Until now the scans have worked pretty well, but I think it does not like the all white!  I hope you can somewhat see this.  I used a Martha Stewart edge punch for the two sides. The next layer is embossed leaves, and the mat behind the image is Linear -both by Sizzix.  The image is Paper Inspirations, and it is a Verve sentiment.
Sketch:  http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/
White on white:  http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com/

HB, Lois L - in white

I seldom make a mostly white card for birthdays, but I wanted to complete some challenges, and I needed a birthday card for a friend - so here it is.  I think the layers are almost visible on the screen:  I used the Swirls EF (LifeStyleCrafts) and embossed scallops (Nesties) - as well as a bit of glitter - to add some dimension.  The image is a Sassy Cheryl digi which I colred with Prismas and Spica pen highlights.  The sentiment is Fancy Pants, attached with ribbon.  Lace and pearls are added at the bottom.
Sketch:  http://sketchyfriday.blogspot.com/
White with colored image:  http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
Pearls and lace:  http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/#
Birthday:  http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.com/
Bingo - (Die, happy, flower - in image - I also have embossing and ribbon from other rows!):  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Glittery White for Christmas

I discovered more names on my Christmas card list!  This was fairly quick, and still meets some challenges, I think.  I added glitter to the snowflake bg, and used shimmery white cs for that layer.  The stars are punched from shimmery off white cs with a Recollections punch.
For this ODB challenge:  N= New punch, Nativity;  O= old lace (that was a hard one);  E= embossing;  L= lace, layers.
NOEL -  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Sketch:  http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com.au/
White:  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Sparkle and shine (more IRL than you can see here!):  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/2012/12/challenge-18-sparkle-and-shine.html
Snow: http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
      http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/ 

White on White

Die Cuts:  Labels One (Spellbinders), Cuttlebug border.
Embossing folder:  CB Textile
Ribbon:  white from the Dollar Tree
Stamps:  PSX bells (with a 1993 date LOL!!), sentiment by Great Impressions
White on white challenge:  http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Sketch:  http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com/

All White

My apologies for the terrible scan.  (I need to learn to take photos and upload them.  One technological advance at a time is about all I can handle LOL!!!)  The dimensional flower really skewed it.  Then I must have neglected to correct the size.  Hopefully you can see enough of this.  I no longer have the card - made it this morning and it went at the craft sale LOL!  I am also practicing with the Spellbinders flower - have a hard time getting  the hang of "folding" it. 
I used the Snowflake EF by CB, some glittery flowers (nature) and added some scattered glitter that does no show up - to meet the all white Christmas challenge: http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2012/08/this-weeks-challenge_16.html  (I really did not bring my Christmas supplies along for the summer so I had to improvise).
I used this sketch:  http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/