Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Published - "Merry Christmas!"

Here is another card that was Published in Magnolia Ink #1. The details are as follows...

Stamps - TO08 Christmas Stars, TO08 Sled with Presents, TO08 Santa wit Lantern - All from the "Santa Collection 2008", HV08 Ticket - A Merry Christmas (Christmas Collection 2008

Paper: - Card stock - Bazill (green, golden brown red scrap for MS punched leaves), Georgia Pacific (white), Patterned Paper - Magnolia (red), Basic Grey Figgy Pudding (green). Light brown - the Paper Studio

Ink: - Memento black, Stampin' Up - barely banana, bordering blue, marigold morning, creamy caramel, cranberry crisp.

Accents and Accessories: - Maya road chipboard snowflake, Martha Stewart - leaf punch, snowflake punch, star border punch, snow and fine glitter, American crafts - star button. Spellbinders snowflake die, Atyou Spica Pens, Scribbles 3d paint. Magnolia - Ribbon, raffia and lace, Stampin' Up gold cord, Sewing, Dollarama Crafts - metal believe charm.

Color tools - Copic markers (for skin), Prismacolor pencils, Mona Lisa odorless mineral spirits, Twinkling h20's to deepen the shade and add glimmer. Delta Acrylic white paint for detail dots. Finished card is 6x6"

I used a soft dry brush and bordering blue to create the background. Dots of acrylic white paint was used to create the falling snow (thinned a little with water). A dry brush was also used for the yellow on the stars for the glow. The sleigh was cut out and glued on the background. Santa is cut out and attached with foam pop ups.

Have a Wonderful Day Friends!!...and Thank You for your Lovely comments!!

3 comments:

scrappyjacky said...

Another gorgeous card....I love your snowflake.Have ordered my magazine....just waiting now!!

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous,love all the beautiful detail....especially the sparkle!!! Its always a pleasure to visit your blog!! Have a wonderful day!!
Hugs xx

Desire Fourie said...

Oh wow, this is gorgeous. Love the colours and its a great design too. Wishing you a wonderful Tuesday.
Hugs
Desire