Holiday Card Workshop Day 4

I am trying hard to get caught up with the Online Card Classes Holiday Card Workshop.  With each day showing at least two and maybe three card examples there is a lot to choose from.  This card is an example of coloring with distressed inks.

I started with a piece of 110lb paper but had to switch to Ranger Specialty Stamping paper.  I used Ranger Black Archival Ink and embossed with Ranger super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder.  The red is Tim Holtz Festive Berry Distressed ink applied with a watercolor brush.  I used my Distressed Markers in Pine Needles, Antique Linen and Tumbled Glass to color the rest of the image.  The stamp from Great Impressions (c) 2006 the I picked up at http://www.123stitch.com/ in their clearance section.  You can get some good deals there.  I keep making these small 3x3 cards because I will use them for Christmas giving this year.

I also completed another Valentine card for operation write home using the example that Julie Ebersole showed us on Day 3.

I used the Cuttlebug Damask Hearts Embossing folder.  The hears are coated with diamond stickles and then Glossy accents is applied over them (can't take a chance on any glitter getting on our troops)!

Happy Crafting!

Donna

You can visit my Creative Memories Website HERE.

Holiday Card Workshop Day 1

Wow, almost a whole month since I posted.  I've been busy.  We spent a week in Vail, CO for our anniversary.  When I got back it just seemed like one thing after another.  I signed up for the Online Card Classes Holiday Card Workshop.  Here is my first card for the workshop.

This is a 3x3 card to use as a gift card.  The Cricut cut is from the Creative Memories Cheerful Seasons cartridge.  The "Joy" is from Close to My Heart (one of the Art Philosophy Stamp Sets) heat embossed in gold.  Background paper is from my scraps.  The envelope paper is from the Creative Memories Holidazzel Kit (only available as a digital download now).  I used my Crafter's Companion enveloper to make my envelope.  It was very easy using their PDF printout with the correct measurements.

I need to get caught up with class as I am several days behind!

Happy Crafting!
Donna
You can visit my Creative Memories Website here.