Hello Friends!
I'm up on the Technique Junkies blog to share two pretty cards, using beautiful new stamps from Technique Junkies.
The #SS143 Poinsettia Wreath Wishes is one of my favorites from this release. The set includes the wreath stamp, and 6 sentiments: Wishing you Holiday Joy, Christmas Joy, Peace on Earth, Joyful Wishes, Warm Holiday Wishes, and Season of Love. I thought it might be fun to create a couple of different looks with this set.
For my first card, I used an Ink Blending Brush, and some Distress Oxide Inks to 'antique' the background a bit. The image and sentiment were then stamped in brown ink, and colored with Copic markers. Next I took the Shining Star Stencil, and made up a glitter paste to spread over the stencil, being sure to go just to the edge of the image. The flowers and leaves were covered in Glossy Accents and set aside to dry. The focal panel was adhered to a burgandy card base. Last, I added a few dots of gold Stickles for some additional shine. I'm pleased with the way it turned out!
The second card was fun, veering away from traditional Christmas colors to a pretty pink and mint green. Again, the image and sentiment were stamped with brown ink, but this time the coloring was done with colored pencils. I squeezed on some Diamond Stickles over the entire image for a 'snowy' look, added a few dots of Gold Stickles, and went to work on the background. Using a straight edge, I drew diagonal lines with the pink pencil, and began coloring in the stripes with pink and mint green pencils. The focal panel was adhered to a pink card base. This one made me smile!
I'm such a Christmas Junkie - am loving this release!
So glad you stopped by today!
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Hugs and smiles,
Patti J.
6 comments:
Gorgeous cards. The wreath looks so realistic. You can almost feel the dimension.
Gorgeous cards! Like the 1st one best.
Both are so beautiful and very festive looking!
As soon as I scrolled down your post and saw your first card, I said, "Oh, wow, look at that!" It's gorgeous and the Glossy Accents makes your poinsettia look amazing. I love the mint green and pink combo, too. I think non-traditional colors are so much fun and a refreshing break from red and green. But I love red and green, too. Guess I'm a Christmas junkie like you, Patti--I love making all kinds of Christmas cards.
Wow, these are beautiful Patti! I'm loving the striped colors on the second card so much! The wreaths are so pretty and festive! Nicely done!
These are beautiful, like both designs and you are really building up your Christmas card stash!
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