Sunday, November 18, 2012

Victorian Blue Christmas


I've been making some Christmas cards and needed to get out of the standard red and green color mode.  When I saw this week's Dynamic Duo's challenge (DD29), it was just the ticket.   I combined it with this week's Retro Sketches challenge (RS38) and came up with this card.  


The stamp I used is one I unmounted some time ago and wish I could recall the brand.  Some of the first stamps I unmounted, I didn't think to keep track of the manufacturer.   I want to say it's Good Night Media, but I'm not sure.  If you recognize it, please post. 



Here's a bit of a close up.  I used SU watercolor wonder crayons to add some muddled hues to the background of the image.  And markers, to go over the "Merry Christmas".  I also colored in a few little spots on the black and white print paper using a Marina Mist SU marker just to tie it all together a bit more.


...and a peek into the inside of the card.  I haven't add a greeting yet.  I'll do that as I get ready to send it.



Here's the sketch and color inspiration.   My main image was a bit large so I had to adjust the sketch, but the inspiration is there nonetheless.




Supplies: 
Stamp: Inkadinkadoo
Paper: Stampin' Up (Night & Day DSP, Subtles Patterns stack), SU Cardstock (Marina Mist, Basic Black, Whisper White)
Ink: SU Basic Black (gotta wait for it to dry after stamping)
Coloring: SU markers, SU watercolor wonder crayons
Tools: EK Success Border punch on the inside
Accessories: SU ribbon

5 comments:

  1. This is such a neat card! I was actually wondering who made this stamp, because I've been looking for something like this! I like how you added the blue to the backround paper....To The Nines...some of my very favorite! Great job and thanks for playing along at Dynamic Duos this week!

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  2. Gorgeous, love that sweet image and your layout is wonderful!! Thanks so much for joining us this week on the Dynamic Duos challenge

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  3. Really like this unusual Christmas color scheme. It looks so vintage.

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  4. gorgeous card! thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week!!

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  5. This is one absolutely gorgeous card, Monika! I love the touches of colour that you added - they really make the card. Glad to have you join us at Dynamic Duos this week :o)

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