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Tidings of Great Joy

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Poster: bensarmom

Denise's challenge for us today can be found here. IC1040 {11/8/2025} The Permanent Garden by card crazy at Splitcoaststampers
The inspiration for my card is here. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/68749403306/
The directions for Embossing Folder Stamping is here. Embossing Folder Stamping Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers
I made the background as described in the tutorial. While the background was drying I stamped then colored the image with Derwent watercolor pencils. I used a blender pen to blend the colors. I added gold, silver and red glitter to the card with pens. I layered the image panel on black then layered the background panel on fresh freesia. This will go on a patient dinner tray for the holiday.

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 GMT
Views: 703

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Keywords: IC1040 nativity Christmas

Stamps: Uptown-Tidings of Great Joy-old wooden stamp

Paper: white, black, watercolor, fresh freesia

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black, fresh freesia, pretty peacock, old olive, blackberry bliss

Accessories: Derwent watercolor pencils, blender pen, red glitter pen, gold glitter pen, Taylored Expressions Unicorn mist

Techniques: Embossing Folder Stamping, coloring

Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 3

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Shoe Girl

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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 @ 3:28 AM

The embossed background adds such rich texture and depth, beautifully complementing the nativity focal point. Your use of glitter pens brings a festive sparkle without overwhelming the serene scene. I especially admire the thoughtful layering choices—black grounding the image and fresh freesia lifting the entire composition with gentle warmth. This card feels both joyful and reverent, a perfect gesture for a holiday dinner tray.

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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 @ 4:36 AM

Absolutely wonderful!!

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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 @ 5:40 AM

Oh what a fun image, pretty coloring!!

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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 @ 6:08 AM

Sweet card but I have to say, I totally love the look of your bkg.

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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 @ 6:32 AM

I love that you did this in such sweet colors. I don't tend to think of snowmen with yellow and pastels so, I really love that part a lot

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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 @ 6:57 AM

What a sweet image and what fabulous colors, Sue. DARLING Christmas card. Hugz

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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 @ 8:57 AM

Beautiful background for this sweet little image.

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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 @ 9:38 AM

This is so cute, Sue! I love the snowman nativity scene and neat BG you created!

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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 @ 7:26 PM

Wonderful Christmas card. Love the nontraditional colors and your adorable image.

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Sun, Nov 09, 2025 @ 10:16 AM

Such a beauty!

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