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Winter Penguins


So, I haven't published anything in so long. I took what I thought would be a short break....fast forward a year and a half! I'm back to share more creations with you! Today I made this adorable winter card. 
I can't get enough of the penguins in this set! I found a new company, called Pixi Dust Designs, when I was searching online for winter stamps. I immediately had so many ideas, I had to buy it. This is the third card I've made with these cute critters in two days.

I started by stamping my images with Memento Tuxedo Black ink because it is Copic friendly. I wanted a Christmas theme, so I stuck with red, green, and white for the penguin's accessories and used toner greys for the animals.

Next, I cut three picture frames. Two from white cardstock and one with white glitter cardstock. I glued them together. This makes the frame more sturdy.


For the background, I started out with Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 80 lb cardstock. I used a blender brush to apply Iced Spruce Distress Oxide then splattered the panel with watered-down white gouache.

For assembly, I adhered the frame to the background. I glued three of the cut out images inside wells made by the frame. By doing this, it gives the card dimension. The final image was too large for the remaining well, so I popped it up with foam squares. I love how the penguin and string of lights lay on top of the frame. I finished the card off with a bow made from red glitter paper and stamping the sentiment. 

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