I added one colour at a time to the two sprigs of holly, lightly spritzed with water and then stamped onto a piece of mixed media paper. I used a small brush to move some of the wet ink around until I was happy with the look.
Once dry, I stamped the sentiment (Christmas Sentiments - Penny Black) in more of the cherry cobbler ink. To finish, I used my white acrylic pen to add some highlights to the berries.
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I'm sending this card to the Penny Black Saturday December Challenge.
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Stamps: Brillance (Penny Black); Christmas Sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: SU! markers: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: fine water mister, small w/c paint brush, white acrylic pen (Posca)
Challenges:
Congratulations, Lolly on getting all your Christmas cards done and mailed out..My last bunch will be getting mailed tomorrow..such a good feeling. Now I get to do some baking:-) Love your stamping watercolored Christmas image and your added white dots on the berries. Now you can add your Brilliant card to your 2023 Christmas Stash..awesome! TFS my friend. Love and hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. Perfectly CAS and I love the watercolour look xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats on having your cards done and mailed. I feel quite envious! I hope to have mine all done by Wednesday - fingers crossed. Your card is beautiful. I do love that soft watercolour look xx
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely, Loll!
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A Beautiful card Loll
ReplyDeleteFaith x
I'm right behind you, Loll. I mailed my international cards last week and the rest today. Your berries are lovely.
ReplyDeletePerfect in every way! Well done getting your cards done:)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Loll, a wonderful CAS design. I mailed the last of my Christmas cards today too, just the local ones to hand deliver this week. There are lots of postal strikes in the UK for the next few weeks, so I hope the mailed ones arrive before Christmas. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful berries, Lolly! I love the look when you spritz the inked stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity! This is pretty, Loll!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty berry branches Loll and I love the watercoloured look inking and spritzing the stamp using these lovely coloured markers. Glad you have finished and posted your cards. I'm afraid I am not there yet but I'm working on it..lol. Like Liz says there are lots of postal strikes coming up and it is looking as though it will all be a waste of time, but we carry on regardless and hope that they arrive in time. x
ReplyDeletewell done on getting your cards in the mail, I know I'll be on the make and mail to the very end :)
ReplyDeletethis is such a beautiful card; I love the simplicity of the be foliage in green with the red berries. ♥
You're amazing getting all your cards mailed out already!! I love this one - such beautiful berry branches. CAS perfection!
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful, simple and perfect for the season.
ReplyDeleteThose berries look so juicy and lush Loll, that little dot of white brings them to life!
ReplyDeleteWell done you for finishing your cards on time, I'm hoping I've done all mine. Had to be early this year as the post is taking industrial action on the lead up to Christmas! :)
CAS and absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll...love it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteLove how you can make these gorgeous stamps appear to be your own watercolor painting. You made the most peaceful card. That's a great feeling having your cards made and mailed! Now onto other things. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove this card Loll, it's so crisp and clean looking. The green and red against the stark white just reminds me of snow with berries and evergreens poking through. Love it! I got mine all mailed too....but I'm afraid my international ones are going to be late as they should have been mailed in early Nov and I didn't until end of Nov. Bad me!!! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Your spritzed water-colored images are always so pretty, and this one is no different
ReplyDeleteI received your Christmas card!… thank you! This is so pretty, Beautiful results from this technique that has eluded me. ☹️
ReplyDeleteYou must be relieved to have mailed out your Christmas cards. I'm sure you made and sent so many cards.
ReplyDeleteNow onto your Christmas baking and/or decorations? ;-)
This is a lovely Christmas card, Loll! The dark red berries with highlights are so pretty and I love the watercolor-look. I'll try with SU inks instead of distress inks next time I use this technique. Thanks for the useful tip!
Hideko xx