After much playing, thinking and experimenting this is the final piece I came up with for this challenge, White on White Christmas with Less is More.
I have used a sycamore seed which I have heat embossed with white. A technique I think or feel is unique to me. Embossing dried leaves and things. One I first did numerous years ago. I actually gave Tim Holtz and oak leaf I had heat embossed and he was amazed by it.
The reason I used this seed head is because its shape reminded me of a mistletoe leaf. A plant strongly associated with Christmas. It felt wrong to add synthetic pearls for the berries, so I hunted for some small white pebbles in the garden. They have gone more yellow in the photo. Again I wanted a very natural backing for the group. So I cut a piece of scrim plaster bandage and damped it down to set . I loved this combination together
Lastly I stamped Happy Christmas and heat embossed in white. I wish I had a stamp that said something like "I am dreaming of a White Christmas"
6 comments:
Love this Laura, so unique and original and a fabulous design.
hugs {brenda} x0x
This looks wonderful Laura, I must try embossing some natural things too, I love the look of them!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
what a fabulous idea
Thanks for joining us this week
Jen x
"Less Is More"
This is stunning... had to come and have a closer look. Love the all natural look of it.
Well, I have NEVER thought of doing that! brilliant! and a beautiful card. are you doing the witches challenge?
So very you...so cool ;)
xoxo Sioux
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