Line and Wash Christmas Card with Inktense Pencils!

 I am so in love with Inktense Pencils! They are permant once dry, and made from ink. They work beautifully with Watercolor paper of any kind. Here I have used cheap and cheerful lightweight paper from the Dollar Store, and the results are sensational. 

Glazing can be done over and over again without degrading the paper, since the ink sets once each layer dries. 

If you love to colour, I recommend asking Santa for a 12set of these lovely pencils! Or if your budget doesn’t run that far, you can buy Colors individually from the art store. Start with a red, yellow and blue, then mix them on a palette to create more Colors! 

Have a marvellously creative weekend! Vicki 🎅🏼🎁🙂 X

Faux Pewter Watercolor Christmas Card.

See in this video how I create a faux pewter effect using Watercolor paper and a wink of Stella clear Brush. Versafine Onyx Black Ink insures the ink won’t run with the addition of wet media, and the inexpensive Watercolor paper from the Dollar store creates a rounded shape when water is added. 

Unlike the regular technique using the Wink of Stella glitter pen, this technique allows for a heavy application with lots of water, and actually changes the colour of the tree from black to pewter.
 

Have a marvellously creative weekend!  Keep on with your Xmas cards….time’s running out! 

🎄🎅🏼🙂🎁 Vicki. X

Construct this 2022 Advent Village for Christmas!

 

This adorable Advent Calendar is available at Spotlight Stores and American Crafts.

I spent a relaxing hour constructing this village of treat boxes that will fit perfectly on the mantle piece for Christmas. I bought mine from Spotlight in Australia, and the kit is also available through American Crafts. 

It requires no extra materials, other than the treats you choose to put inside each box, and they can be used year after year.

There are 5 of each design, and it’s easy enough to be a good project for your kids or grandkids. 🎅🏼🎄🌟

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