Cardmaking on the Slopes: 3 Ways to Use the Ski-son’s Greetings Collection

Hi folks, Kavya from @handmadebykavya here with some fun inspiration for Ski-son’s Greetings Collection by Simon Hurley.

I love playing with dies, especially ones that can be used in multiple ways. You will find that the collection is versatile as well! I have three cards for you today, all of which can be used for multiple occasions and not just for ski-loving friends!

Christmas Joy

My first card is perfect for Christmas and the Winter Holidays! I started off by preparing my card base using green cardstock. I ink-blended one edge of the cardstock using dark green dye ink and embossed it using the Streamline 3D Embossing Folder. I also splattered some white paint to give it a snow-like effect. Then, I created my main focal point by using the Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies. I matted kraft cardstock, honey colored cardstock, and pale pink cardstock to create the base. Then, I used purple and shades of blue cardstock to make the snow slope and trees.

I hand-cut the snowy slope and die-cut the trees using Ski Lodge Etched Dies. For the skier, I used Hit the Slopes Etched Dies. I also added a string of lights using Ski Lodge Etched Dies. To make it look like it was snowing, I used white Nuvo Drops on top of the trees and skier. Finally, I added the word ‘Joy’ using Be Bold Uppercase Alphabet Etched Dies to finish off the card.

Ski-son’s Greetings

My next card is super simple to recreate! I absolutely loved how much depth the Streamline 3D Embossing Folder had, and I wanted to draw attention to it. I first started off by ink blending the top part of pale blue cardstock with darker blue. Then, I splattered some white paint to make it look like it’s snowing. Then, I embossed white cardstock with Streamline 3D Embossing Folder and cut a part of the cardstock to make it look like some snow slopes. I recommend using foam tape for some added dimension. Then, I added a skier using Hit the Slopes Etched Dies and finished it off using a sentiment from Ski-son’s Greetings Sentiments BetterPress Plate & Die Set to finish off the card!

Summer Cabin Home

My final card is inspired by some vibrant risograph prints I saw at the art museum a few weeks ago. I felt like the chalet also reminds me of a summer cabin in the woods, so I decided to create a non-winter themed card that could be used for any occasion. I also skipped adding a sentiment for this reason. It could also make a nice little note card, too. I started off by die-cutting elements from Ski Lodge Etched Dies using pastel shades. For the meadows, I used Streamline 3D Embossing Folder. Yes, it doesn’t have to be used for snowy slopes! I used two shades of green for the meadows to give them some dimension. That’s it! I was done J

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That’s it! I hope you like all these projects! Can’t wait to see what you all make J

Happy Crafting,

Kavya