How to let the beauty of nature help you design your cards

For today's card and video I am going to introduce the Northern Lights technique using the fabulous Snow Front stamp set:

This technique was inspired by a photo that came up on Facebook this week - you know when they share photos from the past several years? Four years ago I took a trip with some friends to Iceland, with the purpose to see the Northern Lights. The first night out we didn't see them but the second night we scored big time! Here's one of the photos from this trip - pretty fabulous, right? 

Growing up in Canada I have been fortunate enough to see the northern lights many times as a child - and each time the shape, movement and colors have been different. Such a fascinating sight - if you have not had the pleasure yet, I highly recommend you add this to your bucket/wish list. There is even a Facebook page that shows live videos of the Northern Lights - this Aurora Borealis Observatory site will give you lots of color choice inspiration for your cards, and just plain wow you. 

I used the above photo to give me inspiration for my card:

Snow Front Northern Lights 

Stamp set: Snow Front (150483)

Ink: Crushed Curry, Basic Gray, Granny Apple Green, Memento Tuxedo Black, Cherry Cobbler

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Crushed Curry: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Basic Black: 5" x 3 3/4"
        Whisper White: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2

Misc: Stamping Sponges (141337); Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Chalk Marker (132113)

Here's a second and slightly different version of my card. I used the same colors but added the Crushed Curry with a Blending Brush instead. And then I added a phrase from my Art Gallery stamp set. Key to this technique is applying the ink. I recommend using Stamping Sponges.

Again, I kept this second version very simple so that the technique would stand out in the background.

Ready to learn this fun technique? I will show you step by step in my video below; 

 

 

Comments

[Terri]

Thanks for the pin Joanne! The Northern Lights are hit and miss - our first night out we didn't see them because of a snow storm. The second night was magic! I wish you better luck next time - it's worth the wait

[Joanne]

That is a beautiful car and I am so jealous of your Northern Lights picture! The only times we have been told we can see them from here we end up with cloudy skies and no lights. Pinned.