Wednesday, August 10, 2011

CAS Collage Strikes Again

Using yesterday's Twinkling H2Os technique, I made a background that simply screamed for a collage-style Christmas card.

So that's what I made.


I couldn't get a picture of yesterday's card that showed the pretty shimmer, but for today, I do have a close-up. The colors are a bit off from real life (not so pink, more of a red), but you at least can see the shimmery effect.


The card is 5" square that will fit some ready-made square envelopes I have.  The words are taken from various sets, including Mark's Finest and Ali Edwards (Technique Tuesday). The snowflakes and tree are from Hero Arts.

If you're looking for an unofficial challenge this week, consider making a similar collage card yourself. It's fun to play around with a different look every now and then, and you can still challenge yourself to keep it simple with limited layers and no embellishments, as I've done here.

Must say I'm enjoying my vacation. Just wish I could get some decent pictures of the many bald eagles flying around the lake. It's so wonderful to see them soaring over the cabin and teaching a juvenile to fish. If you're at all interested, I'm posting a few vacation pics on my other blog.

15 comments:

  1. This may be a new favourite, Susan! I love the colours, layout... everything!

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  2. Simply beautiful! Love the collage ideas!

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  3. I love the colours of this card, and I love the design of your images together. I might have to try this myself.
    I will pop over to your other blog, I saw the swimming photo yesterday (reminded me of my kids swimming in the pool in mid-winter, no sense of cold at all!).
    I just posted some photos of trees on my blog, if you'd like to see the colour of Brisbane in winter. :-)
    Michelle.

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  4. This is super - I love using H20s - the colours are fab and the shimmer is just stunning. I like the collage effect in your card.

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  5. Awesome and beautiful card. Going over to your other blog now to have a look at your photos.

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  6. My goodness! this is the busiest card you have ever done! Love it though.

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  7. Hi again, Love the fact that you're getting all free and easy with your designs, it all looks so relaxed. Fab results, have fun, Gay xxx

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  8. Really liking this card and technique.

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  9. I really like this one. Your post yesterday made me want to try this technique and this card makes me want to get out all my Christmas sets and see what I can mix and match. I don't have the Twinkling H2Os, but I have some Glimmer Mists that you mentioned trying. Your background is so pretty I may just have to get some H2Os... have been wanting some anyway! LOL!!

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  10. I LOVE this collage card!! It HAS TO BE my favorite technique!! :)

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  11. Wonderful collage card! And I like your idea of an informal challenge to do a collage card - I'm going to try one and I'll post it in my SCS gallery. I've never done a collage card before.

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  12. Brilliant collarge card and lovely colours Luv Sue x

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  13. Another beautiful card Susan! I actually CASED your style today and I think you may get a kick out of it. It was a very refreshing change of pace. Ode to Simplicity

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  14. I love this card!! It really looks wonderful!

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