I finally got my Christmas cards started....but this will not be a mailed one, the pine cone sticks out a mile...
I used a copper tone CS, which was almost to stiff, and then some stuff my DD sent me to make the snow, I just used a liquid glue, and sprinkled it on...the stuff flies around like feathers...lol
Recipe:
ODBD Stamp Set: Sing for Joy & Ornaments 2
Paper: WC Paper for base, SU Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, WW, DSP, Copic Express it,
Ink: Copics, & SU Marina for sponging, & Black for Sentiment.
Accessories: Jim Holtz Sizzix Tattered Pine Cone Die, Nesties, Distressing tool, MS leaf Die, stuff for snow, Foam Tape, Liquid Glue, & Love
Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 GMT Views: 547
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 39273
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 @ 7:52 PM
Jan, such a beautiful bird! That deep red screams with joy! Love the pine images in the bg, and had to giggle when I read that Wendy is sending you stamp supplies now! How delish! You got her started, and now she's enabling on her own! That "snow" she sent to delish! I love how it glistens. Beautiful work my friend. Lymi, hugs....
------------------------------ Pat Smethers
"The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA, Just north of Philadelphia Posts: 13219
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 @ 8:14 PM
Jan, this is so stunning, and I love that it would be a great card for a guy! - (Maybe you got DH's Christmas card done early???)
Your cardinal looks regal in that vibrant red, and the pine branches at the top, sprinkled with snow brings the feeling of the crisp winter air. Love how the blue sponging makes him stand out.
So, now Wendy is sending you stuff - how funny, Mama, she must be shopping up a storm, 800 miles away!! Hey, keep it all in the family, right - bless her heart and yours for this beauty of a card!!
------------------------------ Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name! Psalm 103:1 Twisted Sistah Happy Fan Club Member
Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 8512
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 @ 9:58 PM
Beautiful Christmas card! I love the very pretty snow covered pine cone and greenery! Your framing DPs are gorgeous and your cardinal is just lovely! Love it all, wonderful Christmas card!!!
Registered: March 27, 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 3108
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 @ 11:19 AM
Wow, what a striking Christmas card! Your cardinal is gorgeous and I love your pine cone detail. Mercy, I have not even started Christmas cards yet! You definitely have it goin' on! :)
Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 7594
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 @ 4:11 PM
Hey super job ma-ma. Great coloring on the pretty bird. Love your wintery spray on the corner too...and yes that snow stuff is so fun to work with...lol...almost....need a broom handy afterwards...Good use of it tho...that and the soft sponged edges...just lovely....TFS..:0)...LYMI
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
