Winter Wonderland Sleigh Ride
Busy busy busy.
That’s my little life in September every year and EVERY year I forget that I shouldn’t plan any extra activities. With the kids back in school, there’s plenty of tasks to do that keep me hopping. I don’t need to add more… yet that’s what I do every year, lol!
Being busy is a good feeling. Feeling stressed and overwhelmed is NOT. It can be difficult to find a balance. So, last week I didn’t do the As You See It Challenge and didn’t post to my blog. What I did instead was continue planning for the fundraising event for which I have volunteered to sponsor and teach a class. This is a new experience for me and is very unfortunate to be occurring in September when life is already so busy. My hope is that it will be a rewarding experience and that I will come away from it ready to plan for the next one! As long as I can get through the next couple weeks!
The As You See It Challenge blog has an assortment challenge this week.
With my current level of stress, I’m not surprised that I chose this colour scheme, these images, and this sentiment. I’d be able to handle things being a bit calmer and a bit brighter. Who wouldn’t!?
I’m not sure if I captured the true meaning of “negative space” in this project. I looked it up to make sure I understood it, but I think it’s a pretty abstract concept that is open to interpretation anyway. So I’m using the cutout circle AND the silhouette of the sleigh for my negative space.
I used a brayer to create the ombre effect in the background with Pool Party ink over Whisper White cardstock. A piece of Window Sheet has been stamped in White Stazon ink with the tree image from the Winter Wonderland stamp set and covers the circle cutout. The lovely Sleigh Ride Edgelits create this winter scene with the houses in the background and the sleigh in the foreground.
One of my favourite colour combinations for the winter is Pool Party and Real Red. It somehow portrays the peaceful coziness of those frosted days.
What colours make you think happy thoughts of winter?
Amy.
October 24, 2015 @ 3:05 pm
My Septembers are exactly as you described, you’re not alone! And I’m too numb to remember not to add to the calendar as well.
I love your card and the colors. It sure evokes feelings of calm for me.
November 17, 2015 @ 2:56 pm
Thank you, Jackie. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one!
October 23, 2015 @ 2:29 pm
Love this! Thanks for the inspiration.
October 19, 2015 @ 5:48 pm
Oh my goodness! What an awesome idea. Just beautiful!
September 29, 2015 @ 6:30 pm
Love. Love. Love. This!!!! Great card….it’s a beauty!
October 1, 2015 @ 9:09 am
Thank you Jen!
September 25, 2015 @ 10:47 am
Love all the layers here but w white trees on the window sheet takes the cake! Great card, Amy!
October 1, 2015 @ 9:05 am
Thank you 🙂
September 18, 2015 @ 10:33 pm
I agree with Jan, Amy! This card is brilliant! My favorite part is also the trees stamped on the acetate!
October 1, 2015 @ 9:02 am
Thank you, Heather. I appreciate the feedback 🙂
September 18, 2015 @ 7:39 pm
Beautiful card, Amy!
October 1, 2015 @ 9:02 am
Thank you!
September 18, 2015 @ 12:19 pm
You’ve so right about Pool Party and Real Red together – awesome. I really love what you’ve done with the scene in the circle, My favourite bit is the way you’ve stamped the trees onto acetate. It looks wonderful!
September 18, 2015 @ 1:47 pm
Thanks Jan!