Hi everyone, it’s Audrey, and I’m excited to be back with another guest project here on the Ranger Ink blog. Today’s card project is all about the winter blues. And I don’t mean the post-holiday let-down that many of us go through each year, but instead the icy beautiful blues of a Distress Oxide winter wonderland.

Now I am normally a neutral-loving gal, but there’s something about this bright color combo that just feels so perfect for winter. The blend of blues and purple makes me think of an evening sky in the midst of a snowfall. And of course a touch of glittery sparkle feels like freshly fallen snow. Surely a combination that will chase away any winter blahs.

If you’ve ever had trouble achieving the perfect blended background with your Distress Inks, then you really need to try the Oxides. These heavily pigmented inks smooth like butter, particularly when used with Ranger Watercolor cardstock, like I’ve done today. I’ve got all the step-by-steps to share, so let’s take a closer look.