I'm hosting this month. I went through my Christmas stamps looking for bird images ... there is A LOT! :) The image above is my favourite Christmas bird stamp that I've had for several years. It's called Snow Bird (Stampendous). It was so sad when Stampendous closed. I will always keep this image and use it every year. :)
The image was stamped in black pigment ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Distress inks were used to watercolour and add a faint outline around the image. A simple sentiment (Shine Upon You - Penny Black) was added to finish the card.
Close-up ...
Sending this to the following challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 1 - Inks - used distress inks to watercolour image
The CAS Christmas June Challenge runs for the whole month. Our hope is you'll join us and build your stash of Christmas cards throughout the remainder of this year ... and beyond. Please check out the lovely cards made by our Guest Designer, Bobby, as well as the CAS Christmas Designers!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Snow Bird (Stampendous - retired); Shine Upon You (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Black: Obsidian (Altenew); Distress Inks: Black Soot, Gathered Twigs, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Mowed Lawn, Ripe Persimmon, Salvaged Patina (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Clear embossing powder, heat tool, watercolour brushes, white acrylic Posca pen, white acrylic paint (diluted) for splattered snow
Challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Challenge - Week 1 - Inks
1 comment:
What a great theme to start with for the re-launch of this super challenge Loll, and I love your choice of bird perched on a snowy branch with the pretty red berries laden with snow...so cute, and beautifully coloured too, and the touch of blue around the image works brilliantly. x
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