Hi everyone. This image (Scarlet 40-861) is from the Penny Black Christmas release. I just love how it fills the page. :) I stamped the image and heat embossed with Liquid Platinum embossing powder (Ranger). I then watercoloured the pine sprigs, leaves, poinsettia and berries using distress inks (Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany).
To finish, I added a sentiment from the Christmas Sentiments set (30-504), heat embossed in Liquid Platinum. I diluted white gouache paint and splattered over top for falling snow.
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Sending this card to the Christmas Kickstart Challenge #67 - Poinsettias and Posies.
Also sending it to Penny Black Saturday October Challenge - Anything Penny Black Goes ...
... and playing along with Peace on Earth Challenge #26. Another beautiful mood board to inspire!
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Stamps: Scarlet; Christmas Sentiments (both Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Versamark; Distress inks: Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
Accessories: Liquid Platinum embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour paint brushes, White gouache paint (Arteza), splatter paint brush
Challenges:
Beautiful poinsettia and love the bright and pretty green for the foliage with great shading with the darker green and the highlighted berries and also the highlighted in that slightly darker red which makes them stand out perfectly Loll and the platinum embossing is so sparkly and pretty..a fabulous Christmas card. x
ReplyDeleteSo very Beautiful Loll
ReplyDeleteFaith x
OMG..Stunning stamped, heat embossed and watercolored with DI's Penny Black poinsettia image Christmas card, Lolly!!! I do have the new PB "Jolly Snippets" sentiment set. Love the new "Christmas Sentiments" set too:-) TFS your beauty and adding the links and detailed description, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love that light green with the deep red of the flower and berries, Loll. Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteI love how you colored this beautiful poinsettia and the greenery around it! A fantastic image that you've done up beautifully, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Loll! Liquid Platinum is one of my favorite EPs and it worked beautifully with your colors. Love this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image, fabulous colouring and colour choices. The platinum embossing powder really sets it off. Thank you so much for joining us at Peace on Earth.
ReplyDeleteWow Loll - this is so beautiful - love how you have embossed and then coloured this gorgeous image. That Liquid Platinum is a wonderful EP.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
I do love poinsettias and this is a smasher Loll. Love the way you watercoloured the foliage too. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love those white splatters. What a perfect finishing touch xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Loll!! I love how this image fills up the whole card front too, and of course the platinum embossing and lovely water coloring too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful image and you have done it justice Loll, your card is gorgeous! I love the embossed platinum and the colors you chose to paint your berries, poinsettia and leaves. The white splatters does indeed look like snow on the poinsettia and leaves. Love that! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeletestunning image and amazing waterclouring Loll ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Loll! Your watercoloring is just fantastic, and the shine and the color of heat-embossing add elegance to the image. The falling snow creates a serene winter scene for the poinsettia, berries, and pine sprigs!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
I do love a poinsettia and this one is stunning. The platinum embossing looks so pretty and your watercolouring is just perfect xx
ReplyDeleteStunning poinsettia, Loll - absolutely love, love, love!! Gorgeous watercoloring and I love the platinum embossing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poinsettia, the platinum was a perfect highlight -- really pretty card, Loll
ReplyDeleteWow - love that bright green you used on this Loll - your poinsettia is beautiful! xx
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful card!! Thank you for joining our challenge at Peace On earth!
ReplyDeleteDiane POE Co-Owner
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I'm ridiculously behind in visiting, but so glad I'm here now to see this gorgeous creation! Ohhhh, your watercoloring, and you make that Liquid Platinum look so amazing. Love how this stamp fills up the card. Fantastic, Loll!
ReplyDeletethis caught my eye and I had to come visit! This is so stunning, your coloring is just fabulous and makes everything just pop on the card. I might have to look into that set!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x
This is a really cute stamp. But it's your coloring that makes this card memorable. I love vibrant colors
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