Penny Black - Holly Jolly Critters

Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing a fun, clean and simple design featuring holly jolly critters.

I absolutely adore this stamp.  I smiled the whole time I was making my card. :)

I stamped the critters on mixed media paper with Versafine (permanent) black ink.  I heat set the image and then watercoloured using a mix of SU! and Distress inks.

I placed my finished piece in my grill to warm it and sprinkled chunky white frantage on top to add some falling snow.  The frantage melts quickly on the grill.  I stamped the sentiment in red ink, added crystal glaze to the lantern, and sparkle to the white cuffs and pompoms of the Santa hat, using clear wink of stella.

If you get a chance, pop over to the Simplicity at it's best blog to see some new designs from my Simplicity Sisters.

Penny Black Products:
#40-657 holly jolly critters

Adding this to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge where they are looking for Winter or Christmas cards.

Stamps:  Holly Jolly Critters (Penny Black - stamp set includes sentiment)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series)
Ink:  Versafine Black (permanent); Real Red (SU!); Distress Inks:  Brushed Corduroy, Rusty Hinge, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss, Salty Ocean, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  water brush, red chalk (for adding cheeks), Crystal Glaze (Nuvo), Chunky White Frantage (Stampendous), heat tool

Challenges:
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Winter or Christmas