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I have been enjoying myself with some 'new to me' stamps which someone else has pre loved and I am loving all over again!
This make is a mix of a Pine Branch stamp (old one - make unknown!) and a 3 bauble stamp ( new to me - 'Adornments' by Penny Black).
Started by stamping the pine branch first, inked up just one of the baubles on the stamp, spritzed it lightly and using the Misti stamped it, then just kept adding more depth of colour until I was happy.
I drew a line with a black pen for the hanger.
A soft watercolour wash for the sky and watercoloured the 'snow' before adding the sentiment and spattering some acrylic paint.
This is very much a learning process for me and I am enjoying it a lot, not least because I was really happy with how this turned out!
Sharing over at -
PB&More - Christmas
Dragonfly Dreams - Christmas/Winter
CHNC - Anything Christmas
MIUCB - Christmas/Watercolour
Country View - Hand Stamped
A lovely traditional feel to your pretty card Viv.
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A beautiful traditional card Viv.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
What a fabulous card. I love the ornament. It's so shiny and beautiful. [Bunny]`
ReplyDeleteI like the traditional look best, I think. Love the detailing on this it's fab. x
ReplyDeleteHi there! Baeutiful bauble card Viv...love your colouring ad I have to say I am in awe of your clever stamping of the branch.Seems like you are on a roll at present. Have a good week. xx
ReplyDeleteStunning card and love the water colour effect of that pretty bauble. You've nailed it Viv x
ReplyDeleteA really super card Viv, great image and a lovely subtle background, great colouring and design too.
ReplyDeleteKath x
oh my goodness this is just Christmas on a card - I love it. Brilliantly done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us at Penny Black & More.
Lynn x
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A lovely classy looking card. Your bauble is gorgeous. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteWow, Viv! I love this! From the beautifully subtle background to the depth of colour on that perfectly inked bauble it is total perfection. Glad you have given a home to those 'rescue' stamps, lol
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card Viv. A lovely CAS design and the red bauble looks fantastic. Great work! Marlies
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! Xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card ! Thank you so much for playing along in our "hand stamped" Challenge over at Country View Challenges !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
My stamper's heart skipped a beat when I saw this card... Love the atmospheric look, the stamping in colours and the watercolouring which is just so! So glad you shared with us at Country View Challenges!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully CAS and I love the shine that you've achieved on the bauble. It's a fabulous card x
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card..brilliant depth to the bauble. Thanks so much for entering our hand stamped challenge over at country view xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Viv! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at Mix It Up!
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This is a real stand-out design, Viv, so perfectly evocative of Christmas. The bauble is simply stunning. Love it.
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Beautiful card Viv, that bauble is stunning so beautifully coloured
ReplyDeleteJoan x
This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. Awesome card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bauble, Viv! Love the depth of color and that pretty pine branch it's hanging from!
ReplyDeleteThis bauble looks so bright and love the shading and such a gorgeous bright red colour, and love the green of the pine branch and a soft sky and some snow to finish it. A wonderful card Viv. x
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