Stef gave us a wonderful site for our inspiration: Balsam Hill
My inspiration came from this photo: https://www.balsamhill.com/p/balsam-...ee?sku=2807880 Of course, that is a balsam tree with ornaments beside it but I have been wanting to make a Christmas card using an African Violet. That is a bit different from the poinsettias but I do like it.
I punched a bow for the pot and added the ornaments as in the photo beside the tree. Hope you like it.
Date: Friday, November 10, 2017 GMT Views: 1756
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Stamps: Digital Two for Tuesday/Potted Plants, Flourishes/All that Glitters (swirly ornament), Hero Arts/Merry Christmas Messages, Stampendous (3 circle ornaments)
Paper: PTI white cardstock, X-Press It Blending Card
Paper Size: A7
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copics, Martha Stewart bow punch, cut out some strips for ribbon going around pot, Wink of Stella/silver and gold on ornaments..not showing)
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Sun, Nov 12, 2017 @ 7:20 AM
Gasp! This is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful Brenda. The way you color your images brings them to life in all their glory and this is done to perfection. I love the addition of this bright cheerful ribbon and the little cluster of ornaments too. I am so inspired by your beautiful artwork Brenda. ~Karen.
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Sun, Nov 12, 2017 @ 11:24 AM
Wow, Brenda! What a striking pot of African Violets! Your coloring of the violets is remarkable. The leaves look so realistic and the flowers are splendid! This is a real masterpiece, Brenda!
Registered: June 27, 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 25246
Sun, Nov 12, 2017 @ 12:13 PM
WOW! This is superlative! Yours colors and coloring are fabulous...so vibrant their smells could jump off the page. Love your little ornaments and lovely Christmas sentiment!
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