I stamped the Present image in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed to set the colour. I spent time masking the outside edges and the ribbon and bow and then stamped a poinsettia image (Holiday Bouquet - Avery Elle) off the edge to add a bit of design to the present. The masks were removed and then the poinsettia image was watercoloured using distress re-inkers. I used silver delicata reinker to watercolour the bow and ribbon.
To finish, a tiny tag was added with a simple sentiment.
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Sending this card to the following challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 1 - Inks (second entry)
NBUS Challenge #90 - first time using this stamp and matching die ... and tag die
SCS September Fan Club Christmas Challenge (SCSCCSEP26) - must be a SCS member
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Present (Penny Black); Holiday Bouquet (Avery Elle)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Cherry Cobbler card base? (SU!)Ink: Black Pigment (Obsidian - Altenew); Distress Reinkers: Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey (Tim Holtz); Silver Delicata Reinker
Accessories: Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, removeable tape for masking, watercolour paint brushes (Princeton), small tag die (unknown)
Challenges:
SCS September Fan Club Christmas Challenge (SCSCCSEP26) - must be a SCS member
What a great idea to stamp the poinsettia onto the present. It was definitely worth the hassle of the masking. I love the look and that wonderful deep red. The little tag is very cute too. My reading list doesn't seem to be working at the moment so I was pleased to get your new post email xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea to decorate the package with the poinsettia stamp, Loll. The masking may have taken a while but it was well worth it for the beautiful gift you created.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful present, I LOVE this, Loll! Great masking
ReplyDeleteThe poinsettias make a beautiful present, Lolly! Beautifully colored too and I love how you embraced the red! So elegant!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Loll! Love the sparkly bow!
ReplyDeleteYou created a unique gift by decorating it with beautiful flowers. Masking can be time-consuming, but the final result is worth it. An amazing Christmas card, my dear Loll.
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BożenA xx
This is beautiful Loll. I love the poinsettia as the gift wrap and the sparkly bow, love it on the red card too, so festive. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Loll! I love the idea of a Poinsettia in a Christmas package and your coloring is spot on as always! Love, LOVE the red card base too that sets the image off so beautifully! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS design, Loll! I love the poinsettia on the present! Sue N
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ReplyDeleteThis is so eyecatching Loll. Love the poinsettia addition really makes it pop.
Oh, my, this is so pretty! I thought at first the poinsettia was part of the PB stamp, but then I read that it's all YOU being so creative! The results are gorgeous! Love the red background and the amazing silver sparkle on the bow and ribbon. Wow!
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