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.