Sunday, June 23, 2019

CAS Christmas Card Challenge: Gifts!

Here is my CAS Christmas Card with colorful watercolored Gifts!

A fun CAS Christmas Card Challenge card hosted by Linda.
Lots of really creative cards by the DT and GD Leslie (Running with Scissors).


Sharing a Close Up of all the pretty sparkly snow on the tag.
I used Dolly's (Darnell) watercoloring with watercolor pencils technique that we learned
at our Retreat. Thank you Dolly...I love your technique:-)

I stamped with Versafine black ink and heat embossed with clear EB powder my STAMPlorations "Warm Hands and Heart" image onto Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

I did one color at a time, wetting lightly the area to color.
Then held the Derwent Watercolour pencil in left hand and swiped a slightly wet paint
 brush over the tip of the pencil and brushed the color onto the image.
I loved the results...so easy!

When the entire image was colored and dry I die cut with "Warm Hands and Heart"Dies
and die cut a 2nd time White Craft Foam and attached with Gina K Connect Glue.

Next I die cut the tag with CUTplorations Stitched Tags Nesting Dies.
I placed SSS "Falling Snow" Stencil over the tag and used palette knife
to cover stencil with Nuvo Glimmer Paste.  Really sparkled!
Tip: Be sure and wash stencil in warm soapy water immediately!

While paste dried I stamped and heat embossed sentiment from same set using MISTI.
Then attached image and sentiment using Connect Glue
and added ribbon and twine from my stash.
Attached finished tag to SU Whisper White 100# Card Base and Done!
I was so pleased with my card that I made 3 more for my stash:-)
You have until the 24th to play along.  Hugs..

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Adding to STAMPlorations Anything Goes Challenge


Adding to Christmas Kickstart Challenge #13: Glitter, Sparkle, Shine.
A new Christmas Challenge for me.  I love this cheerful holiday snowman:-)




Supplies:
Stamps: STAMPlorations Warm Hands and Heart.
Paper: SU Whisper White 100#.  Strathmore Mixed Media.
Inks: Versafine black ink.  Delwent watercolour Pencils.
Accessories: CUTplorations Stitched Tags Nesting Dies.  SU Clear EB powder.  #2 paint brush. SSS Falling Snow Stencil. Nuvo Glimmer Paste, Palette Knife. Gina K Connect Glue. White Craft foam.

25 comments:

  1. Beautiful tag card Nancy, I love the sparkle on your glimmer paste snow and that wonderful sled with the gifts :)
    Dolly's watercolour technique has also become one of my favourites :)

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    1. Thank you Christine. Dolly's technique is so much easier and quicker:-)

      Hugs...

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  2. LOVE this tag card Nancy! That sleigh full of gifts is adorable! Love the falling snow that adds so much texture and sparkle! xx

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  3. I just love that sparkling snow with the SSS stencil and I'm fond of tags! What a great coloring technique! The results are bold colors which I love for images like this one. Great card, Nancy!

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  4. This is such a pretty sled full of gifts, Nancy! I love the glistening snow and the angle of the tag on the card! So lovely! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!

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  5. Excellent pencil watercoloring, Nancy! I'm glad you like doing it that way; it suits you, for sure! The whole tag design and how you attached it to the card is fabulous!! Hugs, Dolly

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    1. I thanked you the entire time I was coloring. Not only beautiful results, but so much quicker. I did 4 images in one sitting:-) TFS my friend. Hugs...

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  6. Love your card - not surprised you made multiples! Wonderful colouring, great design and layout, love the tag and ribbon.

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    1. Thank you Susan..I am always so inspired by all your Christmas beauties. Hugs....

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  7. Fabulous and festive tag card. Wonderful watercoloring using Dolly’s technique (my new fav as well). Love the glittery falling snow. xx

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    1. Oops forgot... thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.

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    2. Thank you my friend. I love Dolly's technique too:-) Hugs,,,

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  8. That's a nice method for watercolor pencil coloring. Almost like using your pencil as a palette. You sure got great results! Love this fun and cheerful Christmas image and layered tag with all the sparkle. Very festive!

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    1. You got it...the technique is like using the watercolor pencil like a palette and you never have leftover ink that goes to waste:-) Thank you for your comment, my friend. Hugs...

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  9. This is such a pretty tag card, Nancy! And now I know the secret of this beautiful watercolor pencil coloring! I'd love to try Dolly's technique with my w/c pencils.
    Love the bright gift packages pop against the white and the sparkle of the stenciled Nuvo snow is so lovely! I totally understand you made 3 more of this!
    Hugs.. Hideko

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    1. I am so happy to share Dolly's W/C technique:-) Thank you for your sweet comment, my friend. Hugs...

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  10. What a super tag... Your card is absolutely wonderful!

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  11. Hi Nancy, so glad you've made your way to The Christmas Kickstart Challenge - your card is gorgeous and I love your cCAS style. Thanks for playing along with Greta and myself, Jo x

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    1. I was happy to find your newer Christmas Challenge, Dotty Jo. Thank you for helping us add to our stashes:-) Hugs...Nancy

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  12. CAS, sparkly, and absolutely perfect Nancy!! I too can see why you made 3 more of this card...everyone is going to LOVE them!! Definitely going to have to try Darnell's tip to tip technique too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)

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    1. Thank you Marcia. I loved your card for the Kickstart challenge too! Hugs...

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  13. Sorry to be late in commenting Nancy....Your card is so pretty. Love the tag design and the pretty glitter with the stencil and paste. What a fabulous image and such a beautiful Christmas card x What a great technique too x.

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  14. I love the snow falling over the sled of gifts. So pretty.

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  15. Beautiful coloring & such a great CAS design! So glad you joined the Christmas Kickstart Challenge--Greta, Guest Elf

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  16. Awesome and fun Christmas card, Nancy. Love the sentiment - I agree with it. Such a great CAS creation. Hugz

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Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your much appreciated comments! Hugs....Nancy