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Snowy Sympathy Card

The current DRS Designs Challenge is all about the Weather Outside.  I needed a Sympathy card so I thought it would be nice to do a peaceful snowy scene with a little sunset. 
 
 

The Snow Tree with Fence image worked perfectly - all I had to do was color the tree and fence posts with some colored pencil and sponge on a bit of orange and blue.  Then I flecked some Snowtex mixed with acrylic paint to make some snow (I mix acrylic paint with my Snowtex because my Snowtex is dried up - the paint revives it).  I added the Brush in Deepest Sympathy greeting. 

Hope your weekend was wonderful.  Mine as super busy as we did a big 80th Birthday party for my Mom.  She loved it!

Many hugz!

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2016 at 5:43 AM

    It's a shame you had to make this type of card, but you did such a gorgeous job with this one. Thanks for the hint about reviving your Snowtex with the paint. Happy Birthday to your Mom and kisses to those babies. Enjoy the week.

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  2. MarisaJanuary 11, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    Gorgeous!! Love the scene you created and happy 80th to your mom!!!

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  3. DoreenJanuary 11, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    Love the fab image,just gorgeous.xxx

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  4. SewPaperPaintJanuary 11, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    Sympathy card on my desk too... :( Yours is just as beautiful as it can be, so wish we didn't need them... Hugs, Autumn

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  5. cotnobJanuary 11, 2016 at 12:21 PM

    Your peaceful snowy scene is perfect for a sympathy card Nancy.
    I'm so pleased to hear that your Mum enjoyed her Birthday party - belated Happy Birthday wishes to her.
    Pauline
    x

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  6. McCrafty's CardsJanuary 11, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    A really beautiful card Nancy for a sad occasion
    Kevin xx

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  7. TammyJanuary 11, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful and serene! Love your shading and use of color!

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  8. Anne TempleJanuary 13, 2016 at 7:09 AM

    Sorry to hear you needed a sympathy card, but this is stunning! Love the peaceful scene with just a pop of color. Wishing you and your family a very Happy 2016!

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  9. *Vicki*January 14, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous Nancy!! Love the texture of the snowfall! :) HUGS

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  10. Carol LJanuary 15, 2016 at 5:18 PM

    This is such a serene little sympathy card, complete with just the perfect amount of color too!

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