Monday 14 December 2020

Pine Cones

A quick share from me today.

Made this using some watercolour cardstock and my Arteza Waterbrush pens

The stamp is called Brush Pines from Penny Black and it is one of my fave 'go to' Christmas stamps.

I started by inking the pine cones first and spritzing with water, then went on to the pine needles, using a couple of different shades, inking and spritzing as I went along until I was happy!

I dragged some of the colour from the pines outwards and then added a very pale blue/grey wash to the entire front.

A white pen highlighted the cones.
The sentiment is from SU.

Sharing this with
Krafty Chicks - Christmas
PBSC - Christmas
Craft Gals Corner - Tis the Season
Just as well that we are still under the toughest restrictions and unable to do anything as once again we have a very grey and damp day!

A perfect excuse to sit at the craft desk - am hoping that Mr Mojo will join me at some point! x

22 comments:

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful Christmas card Viv and I love how you stamped and sprayed those beautiful pines and cones x.

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely traditional image Viv....great card

Anne

Sarn said...

That's truly lovely Viv.
Keep on crafting xxx

Mrs.B said...

A lovely card Viv, I do like the watercolour effect with this image.
Avril xx

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh this is stunning, what a beautiful make, Hazel x

Glennis F said...

A very elegant card Viv, I love it

Aquarius said...

I can see how this stamp is such a favourite. Love how you've achieved this beautiful effect. Mr Mojo can't be far away I'm sure

HilaryJane said...

love the softness of your water colouring on this card, lovely xx

Kathleen said...

Pretty stunning this Viv, great images and a really super design.

kath x

Cathie w said...

beautiful card Thanks for playing along with us at Crafty Gals Challenges

Christine Alexander said...

wonderful soft loose watercolouring with the pine cone stamp. Love it :)

Bonnie said...

It looks to me like Mr. Mojo is right there, Viv! A lovely card, my friend!

Brenda in IN said...

This is a great look with watercolor. I can't for the life of me work with a waterbrush pen or waterbrush. This inspires me to try again. Maybe a New Year Resolution. You did a wonderful job and the result is so pretty. It looks so authentic, like the branch is just hanging right over the edge of the card.

TK said...

Beautiful, Viv! I just adore the stamp, and your coloring is spot on

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A beautiful card Viv, I love ut.

Sue xx

Carole said...

Lovely as ever Viv..it looks hand painted! xx

Mrs A. said...

Love this Viv,. I have a die cut that makes fir cones but it is a lot of faffing around. Yoyr stamp looks a lot easier and a lot prettier too I might add. Hugs Mrs A.

Sally H said...

A stunnning card Viv! I absolutely love it! Gorgeous inking and stamping. Your mojo looks in good shape from here!

Loll said...

WOW! AMAZING pinecones and sprigs Viv. I bought this stamp a long time ago, could not for the life of me get it to work so sold it. Now I'm kicking myself. This is one gorgeous card! LOVE IT! xx

Katrina Bufton said...

Gorgeous card, I love the soft watercolours xx

AlisonC said...

Really beautiful, I love a watercolour look. I hope you have a great Christmas and stay safe and warm. It's cold outside! x

Anke said...

WOW WOW WOW absolutely stunning, I love this pine cone stamp and your wonderful layout, great inspiration.

Hugs
Anke