I'm starting to send out my Christmas cards, and as luck would have it, I haven't stockpiled enough to finish them off, so I'm simultaneously working on manufacturing new ones. I'm not feeling like heavy duty mass production this year, but making a few cards in series is definitely OK.
I've been wanting to use this tree image from the Essentials by Ellen Christmas Scirbbles set. All three cards are watercolored.
The first two are embossed in gold and then white and watercolored with distress markers and a waterbrush. The last was just stamped with Versafine and then watercolored with Inktense pencils.
The sentiment is from the Essentials by Ellen's Merry & Bright set.
Which is your favorite?
I'm going to link this up over at Simon Says Stamp since it's a holiday challenge this week.
Supplies Used
Paper/Cardstock: PTI - Kraft; AE - Sea Glass Cardstock; Canson - Watercolor paper
Stamps: Essentials by Ellen - Christmas Scribbles, Merry & Bright
Ink: Versafine and Versamark
Other: Derwent - Inktense Pencils; Ranger - Distress Markers and Waterbrush; CTMH - Gold Embossing Powder; Stampendous - White Embossing Powder; Tombow - Stamp Runner
I couldn't pick a favourite! They are all lovely! Mass production is tedious but you're right; a few of a design are easy to handle. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful trees!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful! Simple yet so sophisticated! I am partial to the gold (festive) and white (snow) Christmas tree! I am a procrastinator and find that I NEED to move fast for sending out my cards...
ReplyDeleteI just love this whimsical tree, especially when watercoloured. I do like the tree embossed and I prefer the white embossing, it has a light and happy feel to it.
ReplyDeleteOh, these are beautiful! I think the first one is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous Christmas card! LOVE the watercoloring.... love your use of white and black ink! LOVE it all! FAB x100000! YOU ROCK, Miriam! <3
ReplyDeleteEach one is beautiful, Miriam! I love that tree image and you have featured it so elegantly here.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Miriam. They're so fresh and fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of these cards :)
ReplyDeletevery pretty Christmas cards..
ReplyDelete#3 for sure! the black ink reinforces that very urban look which I love so much!
ReplyDeleteThe blue mat is the cherry on the cake and of course I love the kraft base!
These are so so beautiful!!
Thank You!
So fun to see the variations! Great design.
ReplyDeleteI love them all. Each design has its own unique flair! Great job.
ReplyDeleteAll three are gorgeous but I absolutely adore the first with the white embossing!
ReplyDeleteSo cute....love the soft watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love your painting as always. Hope we get a Christmas card (and family picture) this year!
ReplyDeletebeautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese are great simple cards! Still take time though-lovely. :) I can't really pick a fav! Maybe the last, but in person I bet they all are my fav ;) Hood luck finishing cards this year--I just threw in the towel early and ordered a photo one. #failure. ;) lol
ReplyDeleteThat was of course, "good" luck! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which is my favorite! I love them all! They look so elegant!!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love them already... Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Christmas/Holidays” Challenge
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Miriam, I love your CAS design and the beautiful scribble tree, especially the embossed white one - so elegant!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Heather xx
I love how different each of these look based on the color of the tree outline. very cool!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful trio of trees...so so sweet.
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