I was planning to have a little break from making Christmas cards when I heard that I'd been lucky enough to win a prize in the special Cat Lovers Christmas challenge and sure enough a package arrived through my letter box containing a stamp set from Inkylicious who were one of the generous sponsors. Of course I just had to have a play and have actually made two cards using these fun stamps - just love the twist on the words which I didn't spot until I'd stamped it 😉. The first one was made using a piece of watercolour card from my pile of 'inky play' pieces which I think was done with either Pixie Powders or Brushos. For the second I started with a blank piece of smooth white card and blended purple ink after first masking off the moon.. Two slightly different effects but using the same stamps. I eventually managed to get a snowy effect on the branches after trying several white pens, none of which seem to work particularly well. I had to resort to using a Posca pen but would have really preferred something with a much finer nib. I think I might add a little sparkle with some Glamour dust - not quite decided yet 😉.
The stamp was used 'as is' for the first card but I extended the branches for the second with a bit of repeat stamping
A nice win Val and two pretty cards. I find white pens very hit and miss, I know a lot depends on the background but even then nothing certain. In fact, the one I bough from Inkylicious is one of the best recently.
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What a lovely stamp set to win Val...lovely Christmas card
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Congrats on your win. Love both cards you’ve made with the purrize!!! Xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat win, and you’ve done a great job with it , love how you extended the branch. I wouldn’t have spotted the play on merry 😂. I recently got a fine posca from Clarity (0.7 I think), but your snow looks good to me xxx
ReplyDeleteWTG on that great win and I just love both cards you created with those cute cats! I love how you extended the branch in the 2nd card. It's perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pair of cards Val - so pretty! Well done on your recent win as well - go girl!
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Hi Val
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards .. .. the extended branches on the second one looks amazing! Great idea!
Love the little santa hats.
Hope your week is off to a good start.
Love Jules xx