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DW/Stampendous/Core'dinations Holiday Hop: Day 1


SANDY Claus is Coming to Town!

Yes...SANDY Claus! All of this week, the Stampendous and Dreamweaver teams are playing with a mix of their products, along with some wonderful, SAND-ABLE papers from Core'dinations. If you are looking for today's 31 Days of Halloween project, please scroll down to my next post. Join us as we sand our way to the "core" of all things Christmas and the Holiday season. Of course, there will be prizes, and we give away the best...this time with a mix of fun Core'dinationsproducts as well. To be one of three prize package winners, follow the posted link lists each day, leave a comment, and winners will be selected from these comments at the beginning of next week. Here is what you might win:


Here's what I'm showing off today:

I have the privilege to work with the adorable Forest Friends set. I started off by stamping these cuties and coloring them in with my alcohol markers. 

Then, I took out my Leafless Tree stencil from Dreamweaver, and inked it up, being careful to not go over the animals. How did I do that? I used the fabulous Picasso tool as a way to mask off the animals. Then, I colored the sky with chalk. 

I know that I have been mentioning the Picasso Tool a lot in my posts this month, and in case you haven't gone to Dreamweaver's site to check it out, this is what it looks like:
See all of the wonderful shapes and curves? I'm telling you, there is SO much you can do with this tool! Remember, Dreamweaver is giving away a LOT of stencils this month, so if you win....keep this high on your list!
I used 2 different Core'dinations for this card. The blue I sanded with their nifty sanding tool to distress it. Then I tore a piece of glitter cardstock (I'm sorry my photos aren't showing that better) for the bottom. A few dots of Stickles and that's it. I hope these little creatures have enough food for the Winter! 
Leave a comment for me, and head to the next on the list:


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TangledBlueRose said…
Awesome winter card! So soft and lovely coloring!
~kim
October 13, 2014 at 7:34 AM
Lyn Bernatovich said…
This is a darling card Alison!
October 13, 2014 at 7:42 AM
Kristine Reynolds said…
Love the scene you created! So pretty!
October 13, 2014 at 8:07 AM
Sunshine HoneyBee said…
Like the forest scene w/ wonderful coloring & detail.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
October 13, 2014 at 9:09 AM
Laura S Reading said…
Very pretty and inviting scene.
Thanks for all the info on how you did it. I might have tried to do the sky first, then the tree, and ending by adding animals. You have shown your way worked best.
October 13, 2014 at 9:53 AM
barbara macaskill said…
GOrgeousness!! LOVE that tree and the bunnies and deer are colored to perfection!!! Such a beautiful scene you have set!! Definitely going to check out the Picasso Tool! I am intrigued! TFS!
October 13, 2014 at 10:09 AM
Viki Banaszak said…
This is such an adorable scene! I love the little animals. The bare tree stencil is definitely on my list.
October 13, 2014 at 11:16 AM
GodsGot19This0&6 said…
Forest Friends are sooooooo cute and adorable..Great job...
October 13, 2014 at 11:38 AM
Janice K said…
A beautiful card with a lovely wintery feel to it.x
October 13, 2014 at 1:01 PM
Heather said…
neat looking card, traditional and cute!! TFS
October 13, 2014 at 1:28 PM
Janis said…
Your card is so sweet and adorable!! WOW.....that Picasso tool is amazing!! I WANT THAT!!! :)
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
October 13, 2014 at 2:13 PM
CraftyJo said…
Your colouring is fantastic, such a pretty card.
October 13, 2014 at 2:25 PM
CraftyJo said…
Your colouring is fantastic and makes such a very pretty card.
October 13, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Greta said…
Darling card--wonderful coloring & I love that stencil!
October 13, 2014 at 2:27 PM
Teresa said…
Great colouring on the stamped images - love the retro feel of this card!
October 13, 2014 at 2:30 PM
Julia said…
Awesome card, love the tree. Really sweet card.
Love the Picasso Stencil, this looks really versatile.
Will hop and take a look at everyone's projects.
October 13, 2014 at 2:42 PM
Ina Good said…
very pretty scenic card love deer and bunnies!
October 13, 2014 at 3:44 PM
Stampendous said…
Oh, your coloring is beautiful and these forest friends sure look pleased to see each other. The tree stencil and chalked sky create a great setting for the card. Thank you for playing along with us this week!
October 13, 2014 at 4:21 PM
Anonymous said…
So pretty. Love the little animals being friends and sharing.
thank you for sharing a wonderful card.
October 13, 2014 at 4:50 PM
Unknown said…
I love how you colored the deer. It so old fashioned!
October 13, 2014 at 4:58 PM
cghundley said…
Beautiful creation!
Love the stamps
used and the
coloring.
Carla from Utah
October 13, 2014 at 6:38 PM
CreativeJanine said…
What a great use of the tree stencil!
October 13, 2014 at 8:06 PM
Pam said…
Very sweet card!
October 13, 2014 at 8:06 PM
nancy said…
Such a sweet card and love your coloring!
October 13, 2014 at 9:14 PM
Katie said…
Great card! Such a neat and friendly scene! I love the tree in the background. And the wonderful stamped animals. :) Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.
October 14, 2014 at 4:06 AM
Denise Bryant said…
Beautiful card! Love the tree and the cute critters!
October 14, 2014 at 1:28 PM
jcobb said…
Precious! And wouldn't the little deer be cute with a sparkly red nose?!
October 14, 2014 at 3:16 PM
jordanbev5@yahoo.com said…
Wow! Love how you curved the snow at the bottom to incorporate the snow from the image into the rest of the card for that 3D affect! Fabulous and at the same time it gives such a welcoming feel! I love it!
October 14, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Diane said…
Fantastic and adorable card...so sweet!! I am going to check out that tool, you have me intrigued!!
October 14, 2014 at 5:04 PM
Cindy Groh said…
I love how you used the tree with these woodland creatures. Awesome card.
October 16, 2014 at 7:11 AM
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