This last week I played with sponging winter background scenery.  A few of you asked how I did this – so I made a video to show you all the steps to creating these little pieces of art.

You can also read my original post with all my tips and photos.  Read original blog post here.  This video is rather long due to the several steps.  I shortened it by creating two parts.  Rather than make you wait another day or have to go to a different post, I thought I’d share both video’s with you here.

Part one of my Creative Sponging series covers the sky in our project.  I know it looks like it was brayered, but I created it by using four different shades of blue.  There are specific steps to getting the trees just right as well.  I show you three different looks for the trees at the end of the second video, but my personal favorite is in this project we’re making together.  Enjoy!

Part two of this series is all about the ground.  It’s actually a rather simple process, but I give you a few tips and tricks that I learned along the way.  Be sure to watch it til the end – It seems like it’s done, but there’s one last sponging tip.  Have fun!

Here is the completed project from the video.  It’s a little different from my other blog post.  I love the ground in this one the best, and of course the trees look really good in this one. 

I like using the StazOn Jet Black ink the best for the trees.  This card is set to go to my dad.  I think he’ll be shocked to see something like this from me.  It’s like a little piece of art.  Of course he’ll love it just because he’s my dad!  I’d love to see what creations you come up with too!

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