A new challenge has started at The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge. The theme is always ‘anything goes Christmas‘. Here is my card:
I first stamped a Hero Arts background script onto a white piece of card in a water-proof ink, then ink blended around the edges, taking the colour inwards a little haphazardly.
Then I had a go at a newish technique for me. I used a Tim Holtz red rubber stamp, and Distress pencils, slightly wetting the stamp, drawing the colours on with the pencils, a little spray of water – and stamp…..I think I did this a couple of times, adding a little less water the next time, but I really like how it turned out. I may have to have a further play with this technique in the future.
Once that was dry, I attached to a red layer, then a Kraft card base.
I felt the berries needed a little something-something, so I added some gold highlights to them:
The sentiment is stamped using a Tim Holtz stamp in Distress Oxides to match one of the pencils I used.
I hope you can come and join us with your Christmas/Festive creations. xx
I shall be entering the following challenges:
We Love 2 Create – anything goes mixed media
Crafty Catz – anything goes – option Christmas in July
Paper Dragonfly – anything that flies or nature
Creative Artiste Mixed Media – anything goes mixed media
Crafting Happiness – anything goes
Get Creative – Christmas in July
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Wow, I love this technique – absolutely beautiful! So glad you joined us at Get Creative!
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A fabulous festive card. The script stamp is lovely and the technique with the wonderful holly has worked really well.
Thank you for joining in with our July challenge “Anything Mixed Media Goes” at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. Good luck x
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This is stunning, I love it
Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz Challenge this week and for following the twist
we hope you will join us again,
Crafty hugs,
Bridget
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Thank you for joining us at Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenge! Val DT
https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
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That is a good technique although I know it is time consuming to do. The result is very good and I like how you combined it with the background script.
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Thank you – it was fun……and a little messy…..xx
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BEAUTIFUL design and clever technique! Don’t forget about our Anything Goes Christmas challenge over on Peace On Earth … would love to have your share this inspiring creation! Well done!
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Love this Lynda! The composition is great! Xx
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This is fabulous – love the handstamped background and the central image is gorgeous stamped this way! Hugs, Kate!
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