Friday, January 16, 2015

A DIY Snowflake and card

Hello friends,
I am sharing a card today based on this weeks challenge theme at Cheery Lynn which is 'Snowflakes'. To tell the truth, I do not have any snowflake dies in my stash let along Cheery Lynn ones so I had to do a bit of an improvisation ad created my won snowflake using a paper punch and Cheery Lynn Olive Branches die. Before I show you how I made the snowflake, here's a look at my card :



 Here is the small tutorial on how I created the snowflake. I first punched out a medium size snowflake using white cardstock and colored it with Distress ink- Broken China. Then die cut 6 of the Cheery Lynn Olive branches leaves and cut them into half and stuck them on the base of the snowflake, thus creating the snowflake embellishment which then I blinged up by using a Silver Glitter Washi tape and punching out a snowflake through it !!

 This is how the snowflake embellishment looks like once its completed. You can distress it with any color ink.

To create my card, I first made two layers of these snowflakes and punched out the centre of it using silver glitter Washi tape. I layered it on Sophie's heart die and to create the frame, I die-cut the two 3 in 1 Corners (F) from Cheery Lynn again using silver washi tape and placed one each on the top and bottom. Then placed it on a DCWV pink polka dot patterned paper and added Anastasia Lace border.
Inked the edges of the lace using Distress ink- Spun Sugar. I distressed the edges of the card using Distress ink - Peacock feathers, added some rhinestones and made a bow using Seam Binding ribbon.

Supplies used :
Card base- Campap
Patterned papers- DCWV Fresh Floral Stack, Papermania Vintage Notes paper pack.
Dies :
Cheery Lynn Sophie's Heart mini doily die.
Cheery Lynn Olive Branches
Cheery Lynn Anastasia Border die,
Cheery Lynn 3 in 1 Corner dies (F)
Punch- Jef Snowflake punch.
Inks- Distress inks- Spun Sugar, Peacock Feathers and Broken China
Seam Binding Ribbon, Silver glitter Washi tape, Rhinestones and Twine.

Challenges entered :
Cheery Lynn - Snowflakes
Pinspirational Challenge- Snowflake (Made it to Top 3)
Craft Dee Bowz- Anything goes with a handmade bow

Hope you like my card. Do let me know your views regarding it. Would love to hear from you.
Have a nice day everyone!

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28 comments:

  1. Rupa SwaminathanJanuary 16, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    wow! Loved the snowflake Hussena...it's amazing how with a little thought we can play around with different dies. I just loved the colors you have used...it just sooo feminine!

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  2. DeeptiJanuary 16, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Wow this is incredible :) love how pretty this looks and what a creative genius u are!! Fabulous way to make a bigger snowflake

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  3. Esther AsburyJanuary 16, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    What a lovely "homemade" snowflake! I love the soft feminine colors of your card - so very, very pretty!

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  4. SD poojaJanuary 16, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    Jaw dropping Gorgeous !! soft look ,pretty layering loved the idea of making snowflake from available punch n dies :) Inspiring to use our supplies in different ways :)

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  5. Becca CrugerJanuary 16, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Oh this is so romantic and lovely. What a nontraditional way to use a snowflake die! It all looks so delicate and elegant.

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  6. Juliz Design PostJanuary 16, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Stunning creativity Hussena and the soft vintage tones work beautifully on this card. Thanks for joining in the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs and good luck, Julie x

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  7. LisaJanuary 17, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    Wow, Hussena, this is absolutely stunning!! I love the colors and the design!! What a creative way to make a snowflake!! It looks amazing!! I love this gorgeous card!! Have a great weekend :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  8. shulsartJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    Beautiful card, Hussena and I love how your created that fabulous snowflake. Your card is so dainty and feminine! Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge.

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  9. Bonnie GarbyJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    This is a fabulous card and I LOVE how you created your snowflake. Very creative! Thanks so much for participating in the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge this week.

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  10. KarenJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Hussena - your card is stunning! I love the tutorial and your creative improvisation of the snowflake...gorgeous! Good luck and thanks for playing the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge!

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  11. Suman PanditJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    looks absolutely gorgeous Hussena !! great improvisation !!

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  12. NehaJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Great use of dies...love "green" snowflake...:) Very pretty card, Hussena!

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  13. SujanaJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    its soo very pretty hussena... lovely blend of colours. u have improvised very beautifully for the snowflake... indeed an unique tute

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  14. NandiniJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    This just stunning! Thanks for the great tut.

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  15. Anita KejriwalJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    This is so innovative. That's such a clever way of creating snow flakes. Thanks for sharing your entry with the cheery lynn challenge best of luck.

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  16. ConniecrafterJanuary 18, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    Your card is just Beautiful, very creative way to make your snowflake bigger, love the layered look!

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  17. TanviJanuary 18, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    This one is so gorgeous Hussena! Love love love the soft color palette! TFS the DIY for the snowflake, what a clever one!

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  18. Vijaylaxmi SiyalJanuary 18, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Stunning & super beautiful card Hussena...I must say you have some no lots of magic in your hands...u always rock with shabby n pastel shades...Ab to gyan de hi do thoda mujhe bhi guru Ji...;) excellently created snowflake from leaf die cuts ..TFS..!!

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  19. Debbie's Time OutJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Hussena Very elegant. I love the creativity making your snowflake. Thanks for joining us in the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge. Best of luck to you

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  20. lalkygirlJanuary 18, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    What a pretty,elegant card ,love it
    Thanks for joining us at CraftDee-Bowz and good luck
    Tracey x

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  21. yyamJanuary 19, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    How clever of you to improvise! This turned out soooooooo pretty! Awesome work Hussena!

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  22. Michelle H.January 19, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Gorgeous card and so creative!!
    You did amazing with your snowflake!!

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  23. Shilpa NagaonkarJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Ohh my goodness, what a beauty!! Nice layering and wonderful peach color, its just awesome :) Thanks for that snowflake tutorial

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  24. RadhikaJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    Lovely card..Thanks for sharing the DIY Snowflake.. :)

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  25. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) January 20, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    WOW! This is so pretty!

    Thank you for participating in the {PIN}Spirational Challenge!

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  26. Donna MalignoJanuary 21, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    How lovely, soft and elegant this card is! Thanks for sharing your art on the Craft-Dee BowZ January challenge!

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  27. zub momiJanuary 24, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Wow! This is absolutely stunning! Lovely colors. Thanks for the snowflake tutorial :)

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  28. Deanne SaundersJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    This is an absolutely gorgeous card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our {PIN}SPIRATIONAL challenge!! Look forward to seeing you in our next challenge!
    ~DEANNE~
    A Little Bit O' Paper

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