Friday, December 2, 2022

Second on the 2nd: Snowflakes

 

For my second look each month, I like to share something that reminds me of our current Art Journal Journey host's theme.  This month, Jo from Let's Art Journal is our host and her theme is Snowy Winter.  Here is part of the original post.

  I called this Snow Day.  It was created for a challenge in December, 2021. 

  I had completely forgotten about this snowflakes stamp.

  The snowman is enjoying all the snowflakes that made him in the first place.

  I started by creating a background of azure Staz-on and 91% isopropyl alcohol.  As soon as it was dry, I used VersaMark on a large snowflake stamp.  When the page was completely stamped with the exception of the very bottom where I wanted the snowman to live, I added white embossing powder, then turned it over and tapped off the excess powder.  I heat embossed the snowflakes, then allowed the embossing powder time to cool.
 
I used dye ink on the snowman stamp, then was shocked when it didn't cover wherever the embossing powder was in place.  Although I had planned to stamp the sentiment, I decided to use stickers instead after seeing what happened when I stamped the snowman.  Live and learn.

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I hope you enjoyed this look back at Snowflakes. 
 
Now it's time to share your own Second on the 2nd.  The rules are quite simple and everyone is welcome to join the fun look back.  All you have to do is bring back a post that you are especially proud of, or perhaps one you shared before anyone knew your blog existed.  Any post, any genre, any length, any artistic endeavor is acceptable, as long as it's been published sometime in the past.  Then link below (direct links only, please) and Bleubeard and I, along with other Second on the 2nd friends, will be by to visit. Please be aware, this link will only be open until T Stands For Tuesday goes live on Monday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m. my time.  Therefore, posting on the 2nd is greatly advised.



 

15 thoughtful remarks:

Elephant's Child said...

This is a heap of fun - exotic fun to me. Thank you.

Iris Flavia said...

Cold here, too, but no snow. Sorry, snowman, you have to stay in the beautiful pic!

Valerie-Jael said...

Snoa flake art is always pretty. I will link my 2nd on the 2nd on the third, this week has been complicated with too many challenges and not enough time! Haved a lovely Friday, take care, hugs, Valerie

Rita said...

Cute page!
Have a great weekend, Elizabeth. :)

Jenn Jilks said...

I really like the font on this one! It makes me smile!

My name is Erika. said...

I remember this snowman page. It was great the first time and just as great this time around. And a nice way to advertise and share Jo's challenge. I hope December has started off well. hugs-Erika

Jeanie said...

The texture on this really makes it stand out! Lovely, Elizabeth.

CJ Kennedy said...

Cute, but way to early for a snow day or snow.

Tom said...

...I am still waiting for a snow day.

Sandra Cox said...

This is great. The background is so lovely and pale the snowman and flakes look almost like they are stamped on a window or a pale curtain.

Divers and Sundry said...

What a happy page :) That snowman is excited!

Darla said...

The way I like snow best - in a picture, LOL! Great page and I think the snowman is adorable.

Lowcarb team member said...

It's getting colder here ... but no snow (at the moment)

I like your page.

All the best Jan

Empire of the Cat said...

He looks so happy to see all that snow! Happy Second on the Second. Elle/EOTC xx

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Love it Elizabeth, so far no snow here but starting to cool down. It's always fun to look back at some older projects. Happy creasting, Angela xxx