Greetings! I combined a really pretty stencil called Close Up Branches from A Colorful Life Designs with an older die set from Spellbinders for my traditional-feel Christmas Card today. Some texture and shine really make it snazzy.
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I gessoed a piece of textbook paper and then I applied green Gelatos on top. I spritzed them with water, and blended the colors together with my fingers. After it was dry, I sprayed it with a Workable Fixative so that the colors wouldn’t smudge. Then I applied VersaFine Clair Ink in Spruce through the stencil and used clear embossing powder on top.
Next, I die cut some pieces from Spellbinders Festive Ornament Die Set. I used a pretty plaid, red and gold cardstock, plus a white glitter cardstock. I “hung” the ornament with baker’s twine. I also did a bit of detail coloring on the bow to give it the look of more dimension. My sentiment is from Spellbinders’ Starry Merry Christmas BetterPress & Die Set. I used Spruce VersaFine Clair Ink for that as well.
The Close Up Branches stencil is a perfect backdrop for the ornament. You can really use any type of ornament…die cut, colored, etc. Please be sure to visit Spellbinders to see all of the latest releases. Also, if you visit A Colorful Life Designs, be sure to use my code, AlFan10 if you decide to shop so that you can save 10%. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!
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