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My card features the Joy to the World stamp set, which includes this main image, along with another image and three sentiments. (You can see a photo of the entire stamp set at the end of the post) I also used a lot of words from a number of different sets, I'll list them at the end of the post, to create the background.
The main image was created by stamping it in Antique Linen Distress Ink. This is the perfect light color of ink for creating a no-line water coloring picture as the Antique Linen pretty much vanishes when water is applied. My water coloring was done using Distress Markers. (I have a video coming up to demonstrate the technique!)
Once my coloring was completed, I cut a mask for the image, and added the background colors using Distress Inks and a blending tool. Water and a white paint pen added clouds and stars to the night sky.
The main image includes a tiny heart on the manger, but I opted to add a Wendy Vecchi mat mini heart, colored with Distress Inks and covered with just a hint of glitter.
The background was created by stamping a whole lotta words and sentiments onto a piece of cork, which I found while digging through my stash looking for a designer paper to use on my card. I thought the cork was a fun and different element to use on a card and I loved the look of the black text on the background. Text...nothing beats different letter styles and sizes...it makes me happy. My entire piece was mounted onto a black card base. And there you have today's Christmas card!
You will be able to find all of the team participant blogs at the end of this post. Simply click on their name and you will be taken to their blog. The list will be on each person's blog, so no need to hit the back button. Just look for the next blog in the line-up and off you go! Please be sure to leave the girls some love along the way. We will be drawing a winner from all of the blog comments and that person will receive a FREE Christmas stamp set (in stock) of their choosing from our line! And don't forget to check out the great sale at Sweet 'n Sassy!
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Fantastic card Kim. Love the lineless coloring! That image is so sweet. Love the background too.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this card!
ReplyDeleteI love watercoloring and have been wanting to really try no line. You did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card. I love how you colored your image and that cork paper was such a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. Love the background you did.
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable. I love your backgrounds for the base and image
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have something so cute that celebrates the real reason for the season!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Love your background and how you colored the image!
ReplyDeleteWonderful design with
ReplyDeleteyour card, the stamped
background is cool.
Carla from Utah
Awesome card! Love your gorgeous coloring and the pretty background! Love the bright colors you used and the coloring technique! I'll be looking forward to seeing your video!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love all the praise words as the background.
ReplyDeleteLove the sweet water colored Jesus, Kim, and the cork background is brilliant. Very cute Christmas card reflecting the real reason for the season! So glad to have you back on the team! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteKim, this is so adorable and perfect for Christmas! Love the coloring of the sweet manger image as well as the use of the cork paper with all of the fabulous stamped sentiments- great job, my friend!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the background.
ReplyDeleteLove the cork background and your water coloring--beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful card. Precious.
ReplyDeleteWow, I really like that background stamp.
ReplyDeleteIt is new to me and perfect for the season.
The contrast between your beautifully colored image and the cork background is just brilliant. Love this idea so much. GORGEOUS coloring!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the background piece! I know I'll be incorporating that into a project soon--such a great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. The Baby Jesus is looking right at me.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! Love the watercoloring on your image :)
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