I love to use Christmas stamps after Christmas, especially for thank you cards or winter greetings. I masked the outside edges of the image to create a focal point with just the houses and the snow. I thought it went well with the inspiration challenge this week....even though I preferred the ivory cardstock to the white cardstock (smiles). I hand penned the sentiment because I'm always looking for excuses to practice-LOL.
These little ones would be sweet for any crafty purpose in the winter.
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 10:09 PM
very elegant! love the softness of the colors.
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Judy
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92439
Sat, Jan 09, 2016 @ 5:58 AM
I love this Stampendous stamp and I like how you lifted the oval scene from the normal image. Has such a vintage feeling in the monochromatic values. your calligraphy is beautifully done.
Registered: June 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 126431
Sat, Jan 09, 2016 @ 6:26 AM
just gorgeous mf...I love that stamp and using just part of it always works so well...
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and birthday too. I thought of you on New Year's eve.
hugs,
K
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55666
Sat, Jan 09, 2016 @ 2:53 PM
You did a great job with the masking!! I love these images and the ivory card stock has that vintage feel that I like. Super job with the calligraphy. Who needs sentiments when you can do that?!