O Christmas tree

Hello 

Another quick share of two cards made earlier in the year. You can see the original post here with the how-to.

Autumn seemed to come to an abrupt end here and now it feels very wintry indeed. Planning is underway for a family meal over Christmas. A lot of tidying to go and not much time for crafting...but then all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! 

Hope you have a lovely week xx

Christmas in February

 

Hello

This year I am joining in with some challenges hosted by Isa on FB. Each month there is a Christmas card challenge, with the idea that at the end of the year Christmas cards will be made without the last minute rush.

This month the prompt is dark blue, gold, tree and stencilling.

I started with prussian blue Brusho and aqua lagoon Pixie Powder on watercolour paper.

 
I used Dr Ph Martin's bleed proof white paint through stencils. I also 'swooshed' some snow and added a lot of spatter.

The Crafty Individuals die cut tree was embellished with gems and I decided not to add a sentiment to the front...at least for now.

I added some faded jeans Distress ink and Treasure Gold gilding wax to the edges. The gilding wax picks up the texture of the paper nicely.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a lovely week xxx

Foxy fun

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I'm back today with another couple of cards made with the background paper I showed here and a mixture of all sorts of stamps.

I'm enjoying these slightly magical, whimsical scenes so there may be more to come!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Your comments are always welcome. xx

Start the year with a splash

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Happy New Year! 

I have started the year off with a cheerful, fun card, using a Giogiocraft stencil, Cosmic Shimmer pixie powders and Inktense pencils.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I hope that 2021 brings you many blessings and an abundance of creative inspiration xxx

Beary Christmas

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If you're feeling a little frazzled with Christmas preparations here's a little something to make you smile...

 

Can't have too many bears!

Thank you for stopping by xxx

Perfect Poinsettias

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The First day of December and decidedly chilly where I am. Today my poinsettia cards are live on The Craft Barn blog. Christmas cards have been made for a few weeks now but none actually written. I'd better get cracking as some have quite a way to go!

 

 

Do take a look at the blog for all the details and to see what the others have been up to.

Hope you have a lovely weekend, with a bit of crafting thrown in for relaxation. xx

Comparatively Speaking

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I've been having a little play with Brusho, PaperArtsy Infusions and Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powders.

I tried sprinkling, spritzing, washes, layering, sprays, glazes and bleaching to name a few techniques. To see the results of my labours and how they compare have a look at The Craft Barn blog today.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Happy crafting xx