Tuesday, November 15, 2022

STAMPlorations Sketchy Yule Trees

My 1st time to use the STAMPlorations Sketchy Yule Trees stamp set😊
This stamp set is part of the STAMPlorations Holiday Stamps Bundle, which has been 
generously discounted by Shery!

I ordered the stamp set last Christmas season and now having so much fun playing
 with the set, which has 6 open Christmas tree designs.  
The trees were perfect for watercoloring with Altenew Metallic paints.

Another card using Metallic paints..can't resist the shine for the Holidays!

I have discovered that photographing metallic shine on cards works best
at this angle.  But is even prettier IRL....

I stamped the trees in MISTI using Versafine black pigment ink onto
Strathmore Mixed Media paper and then removed and heat embossed 
with clear EB powder.
Next used #1 paint brush to apply the Altenew Metallic paints.

So relaxing and fun to watercolor,  adding layers until happy with the results.
Then let images dry completely and die cut with SSS Postage Stamp Edge Frames.

Next painted a scrap piece of Basic White paper with metallic paint and
attached the STAMPlorations "Merry Everything" Clear Stickers sentiment and fussy cut.
I added the tiny rhinestones for balance and
popped up the card front with craft foam and attached to 
SU Basic White cardbase and Done! LOVED all the shine!

Happy to add another Christmas card to my stash.  Thank you for visiting dear friends.
Sending Happy Thanksgiving wishes to all those celebrating.

Love and Hugs..
💕

Supplies:
Stamps: STAMPlorations "Sketchy Yule Trees".
Paper: SU Basic White 110#.  Strathmore Black Mixed Media.
Inks: Versafine Black Pigment Ink.  Altenew Metallic Watercolors.
Accessories: SSS Postage Stamp Frames. #1 paintbrush. STAMPlorations Clear Stickers "Merry Everything" sentiment.  Tiny rhinestones from stash. Craft foam.  Connect Glue.

I am sending my card over to these challenges!

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #68: Trees, Trees, Trees!

19 comments:

  1. Love the use of the black mixed media paper - it makes the card so striking! I bet the shine from those great metallic paints is wonderful in real life!

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  2. Oops - forgot to say, thank you so much for joining us at the Peace on Earth challenge!

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  3. Beautifully created card, so elegant with the black! Thank you for joining our challenge at Peace On Earth!
    Diane POE Co-Owner
    {Nellies Nest}
    {Peace On Earth}

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  4. I do love a pretty Christmas Tree and these are just so cute! Love the metallic paint on the black card too xx

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  5. These metallic watercolored trees are so pretty on the black, Nancy! Shiny and fun, my friend!

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  6. How wonderful this looks in the metallic paints, Nancy! I can't get over how well they cover black. The trees themselves are such fun sketches. Great card with all that shine on it.

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  7. A lovely card and I like the metallic look of the trees.
    Lia DT POE

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  8. Oh, I love those sketchy trees and all the pretty metallic colors on black! The gems are a pretty touch, too. I know how this must look in real life. It's hard to do justice in a photo. ps: I'm glad you both like your Thanksgiving card that you saw in person beforehand, sheesh.

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  9. Oh my, look at all the shimmer and shine on those fun trees! I love how the colors pop on the black background. I can imagine it was lots of fun painting these little trees. Love it! Hugs, Brenda

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  10. the Metalic shine is beautiful on black, I know what you mean about this technique being addictive :)

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  11. Beautiful shine of your metallic painting on black card, Nancy. These trees are so sweet! xx

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  12. A lovely metallic shine on the stamped trees, and I'm sure that it's also better IRL, as metallic is always so difficult to photograph, especially on black!
    Thanks for joining us at We Love Stamping!

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  13. Two lovely trees Nancy - so pretty with the metallic paints on the black! Isn't that just the best technique??!!

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  14. Those trees are fabulous and I love that you have stamped them on black paper and used metallic paints. That shine must be so wonderful in real life. It is a lucky person that receives this card. It is also really wonderful to see you in the we love stamping gallery this month. Thank you for joining us xx

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  15. The shine is fabulous Nancy, especially against the black card! A lovely festive card! Vicky xx

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  16. Beautiful! I love how the trees look against the dark background. The three gemstones are a nice touch at the top. Thanks for sharing with us at NBUS. Hope you continue to share your creations. Bonnie GDT

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  17. Very striking use of colour against the black backdrop, many thanks for joining in with our Christmas theme at We Love Stamping challenge.

    B x

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  18. The shine of the metallic watercolored trees is so pretty on the black, Nancy! You caught the beautiful shine very well in the photo. Hugs.. Hideko

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  19. Fabulous card!
    Thank you for sharing at We love Stamping;-))m

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