2022 Christmas Cards: Glimmer Baubles With Gold!

These three cards have a beautiful sheen, thanks to the red glimmer paper, and gold foil diecuts.

I found the small ornament dies on Amazon, and paired them with the lovely detailed dies from Stampinup. I added adhesive paper to the small ornaments, so they wouldn’t cut all the way through, but give an embossed look, which makes them look metallic. The gold twine is by ValueCraft, which I found at the local dollar store.

Have a marvellously creative weekend!

Vicki 🎄🙂 

 

2022 Christmas Cards: How to add Depth with Inktense Pencils.

 Take your Watercolor pencils to the next level with this glazing technique. I use glazes in all my Watercolor paintings to intensify the color. These cards were a dream to make! Easy, no muss, no fuss watercoloring. 

Have a marvellously creative weekend. Vicki 🙂🎄🎅🏼🌟

Christmas 2022: Six fun doodled Christmas Trees!

 

This clever tracing hack helps you align your sketches perfectly every time.

I used Winsor and Newton Promarkers for these doodled trees, but any marker would work for these cards. A stamping platform aligns your stamped greeting. I used Canson XL Watercolor paper, but you could use smooth white card. If you wanted to use Copic markers then layer onto a card base, as alcohol based markers will bleed through.

Have a marvellously creative day! Vicki 🎄🎅🏼

Christmas 2022 Modern Christmas Tree Cards

 Yes, it’s that time of year again! Time to start building our stash of Christmas Cards.

I have designed 6 Modern Christmas cards using simple designs and left over paper from my stash.

These are very quick to put together and are mainly collaged, with the greetings stamped on the inside.

Enjoy!

Have a marvellously creative day, Vicki x

Dreamy Line and Wash BOKEH technique with a Magic Eraser!

 This dreamy effect can be achieved easily with non staining Watercolor. I used a circles template to lift out the shapes, being sure to wipe down the back of the template with a paper towel so as not to spread water where it wasn’t wanted. I also altered the stamp by extending the branch using an ultra fine tip sharpie. I used Canson XL paper and Daniel Smith Watercolor.

The stamp is “Free As A Bird” by Stampin Up.

8 Gold Embossed Watercolor Cards using ONE background 8 Ways!

These cards were made in one sitting using a simple Watercolor background technique

that is so quick and easy you won’t believe how fast 

it comes together! 

 

Relaxing 🌟Neurographic Art 🌟with Prismacolor Pencils.

Today’s word is “ COURAGE”. Join in with the process and draw along, or just watch and enjoy the chilled , relaxing art. 

 

*New* Pink Blossoms Scrapbook Kit and Chat. Travellers Notebook Layout.

 This Travellers Notebook Layout is now available for instant download in my ETSY store. 

I have made a real - time process video of how I covered my Travellers' Notebook and put together this spread using the PINK BLOSSOM SUITE.

It's easy to cut out the quote blocks and background paper to the size of your page

then add whatever embellishments you have to hand.

I added a folded paper doily under the "Oh Happy Day" block, which I backed with some black card stock , then added the wooden word "celebrate."  I show you how easy it is to custom die this piece by simply using a stamp pad. Some Nuvo drops and a heart-shaped chipboard were added for the finishing touch.

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I would love to see what you make with this kit!

Vicki.