Wow - I can't believe it's been a week since I last posted - I've been working on Design Team projects that will be posted later as well as making lots of Easter Cards for a sale at my church so I've been stamping - just not posting! So tonight I just had to work on something for some challenges I wanted to do! I haven't started making as many Christmas cards as I did last year by this time - so I'm glad to get another one done - it's SO nice to have them all done by the fall!
This is a one layer card (accept that it's layered over a black panel) - and it's ALL stenciling - no stamping. The stencils are all by Wendy Vecchi - Check Mate, SISI Floral Frame, Dots and Stripes, SISI Holiday Icons, SISI For the Holidays. All the inks are Wendy Vecchi Archival colors plus Archival Jet Black. I made my gold enamel dots from Perla Beads. See my tutorial here.
I'm linking my card to the following challenges:
House of Cards - Use Enamel Dots
Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge - Feature Gifts on your card
Wendy Vecchi Make Art Challenge - Use Stencils
I hope you all have a lovely weekend! We're still having snow (just a dusting hopefully) even though today is the first day of spring!
Paper: white, true black - PTI
Ink: Wendy Vecchi Archival Red Geranium, Leaf Green, Dandelion, Cornflower Blue, Archival Jet Black.
Accessories: Wendy Vecchi Stencils - Check Mate, SISI Floral Frame, Dots and Stripes, SISI Holiday Icons, SISI For the Holidays, home made enamel dots, Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive.
Super cute card Julia! Love all the stenciled detail! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou have used Wendy's stencils beautifully Julia, your card is lovely! Hope you don't get too much snow.... Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteJulia, it's great to be back hopping and enjoying your art. I really like how you stenciled the BG and your Presents too! Awesome and so creative. I also took a look at all of the mixed media tags and love each an everyone. Want to do more of that myself. I see you met Tim. I almost relocated to Prescott, AZ, where he lives!!
ReplyDeleteJust love these adorable stenciled gifts, Julia -- such a delightful card! Thanks so much for playing with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I love the soft edges you can get with stencils. Your card is wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and festive card. Love your beautiful stenciling...Have a fabulous rest of your weekend.
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your stenciled card Julia!! So creative as always, I love coming to visit! Hope you are well my friend!
ReplyDeleteAmazing Julia.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I saw it on Merry Monday
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful stenciled card Julia, love Wendy's stencils!
ReplyDeleteYour stenciling is amazing, Julia! Love those gifts! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun, Julia! LOVE the amazing stenciling and the fun colors you used, too! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! Hope you join us again soon! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun, Julia! LOVE the amazing stenciling and the fun colors you used, too! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! Hope you join us again soon! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteLove all of the stenciling Julia, so glad that you have taken time to make something you want to make just because. Sometimes the DT work, although fun, takes away our chance to do what we want. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the stencils Julia, and I'm always looking for ways to use them. I love all the different colors here - the inking is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used these stencils! Sounds like fun to just create!
ReplyDeleteWow, great use of stencils, Julia! Love the beautiful framework and the enamel dots fit perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at House of Cards!
Rosi x DT
Great card Julia, love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at House of Cards
Lorry :o) xx
You have created a fabulous background with your stencils and colors. Love the card so much. Thanks for joining us at House of Cards. Barbara
ReplyDeletethis is SUPER sweet!
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