Hey everyone! It's another great day for the start of a new challenge over at One Layer Christmas Card Challenges! I know that a lot of you think we're crazy for making Christmas cards all year but I have about 26-27 of my Christmas cards made and it's only July! I'll have all my cards that I need done soon and I won't be rushed or stressed to finish them. Plus, they are all one layers so no extra postage needed! That's the beauty of making a few cards a month all year long. Of course, I LOVE making Christmas cards. I know some get tired of it but not me. :-). Yep, I know. I'm crazy. :-). Anyway, back to the challenge. As usual, it's anything goes with an optional twist. This time the twist is candles.
I don't have too many Christmas candle stamps so I used a great STAMPlorations one I had. I've always liked the old fashioned almost vintage look of it. I got creative with it too by using the masking technique. Take a look...
Once I made my mask I stamped the poinsettias several times in walnut stain Distress ink. Then I stamped it twice with the candles. I coloured everything in with my prismacolor pencil crayons. Then I stamped the sentiment (from the same set) in walnut stain ink. I think it turned out pretty good. :-). The masking on this one was kind of tricky and I'm not sure I'd do it again. :-)
So, we hope you'll all join in on the fun and remember, if you use the twist you're entered in for the prize draw!
Have a fabulous day and thanks for visiting!
I'm going to link up to the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More - holiday
Winter Wonderland Challenge - traditional colours
Jingle Belles - old fashioned/vintage
I don't have too many Christmas candle stamps so I used a great STAMPlorations one I had. I've always liked the old fashioned almost vintage look of it. I got creative with it too by using the masking technique. Take a look...
Once I made my mask I stamped the poinsettias several times in walnut stain Distress ink. Then I stamped it twice with the candles. I coloured everything in with my prismacolor pencil crayons. Then I stamped the sentiment (from the same set) in walnut stain ink. I think it turned out pretty good. :-). The masking on this one was kind of tricky and I'm not sure I'd do it again. :-)
So, we hope you'll all join in on the fun and remember, if you use the twist you're entered in for the prize draw!
Have a fabulous day and thanks for visiting!
I'm going to link up to the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More - holiday
Winter Wonderland Challenge - traditional colours
Jingle Belles - old fashioned/vintage
what amazing masking and love the vintage look x
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the masking on this beauty, Kim! Fabulous design!
ReplyDeleteWonderful one layer card! Thank you for joining our ATSM challenge this week. Creative regards from stempelfrida
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and I love that it is a one-layer card which makes it easy to mail.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous combination of candles and blooms ... so very glad you joined our Old Fashioned Christmas at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty card! thanks for celebrating an "old fashioned xmas" with us at JINGLE BELLES!
ReplyDeleteI love the classic look and the sweetness of your Artistry. I appreciate the time and care you put into your creations. I would love to receive A card that has so much care in it.
ReplyDeleteThank You for sharing, I am hoping for A nice Holiday Season.
M.