Friday, 5 December 2025

Going gnome for Christmas

I’m gradually getting back into the swing of cardmaking as I increase the amount of usable worktop in my craft room! And I’ve found my two favourite black inks so things are looking up. I’m concentrating on getting a few Christmas cards made so at least a few folk will get a hand made card this year  

Lost Coast Designs has an “anything goes” challenge this month so I'm playing along there as Pointy Hat Gnome is doing his very best Santa impression — I even gave his hat a pompom topper! Jo is sticking to her December tradition at Christmas Kickstart of “if it’s Christmassy, link it up!” so PH Gnome is putting in an appearance there too. Links to both challenges at the bottom of this post.

I did start off colouring directly on the card base with pencils but I couldn’t get the colours quite as vivid as I wanted so I stamped and coloured on white cardstock then fussy cut and stuck him on. 

Stamps:
Pointy Hat Gnome (Lost Coast Designs)
Sparkle All the Way (Crafters Companion)

Paper:

Raven black
Bristol board 

Ink:
Brilliance by Tsukineko (Graphite Blac)

Other:
Detail embossing powder (silver)
Copic markers
Posca paint pen (white)
Corner Chomper

If you’re still in Christmas card mode, why not come and play?






4 comments:

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Your gnome looks amazing against that rich black, Joanne!! So glad you're able to craft more!!

Dotty Jo said...

I love this little guy with his pom pom! So good against the black too. Sooooooooooo good to have you back in Cardland, Jo x

HilaryJane said...

Hello Joanne, long time no see. Thanks for your visit to me today and your lovely comment. I don't think I have been along to your blog for a while, so time to put that right. This little card is just perfect. I love how your gnome seems to glow on the black starry background. I hope your grumpy penguins turn up soon - so annoying xx

ionabunny said...

Oh wow, he looks awesome against the black. So glad you are crafting again and thanks for joining the fun at the Lost Coast Portal to Creativity. Hugz