Hello, sweet friends! Well, it's really time for me to get into high gear with my Christmas cards. And today's card is clearly for my DH! But since it's a digital image, you could "crop" this sentiment and use only "Merry Christmas." I decided to make the "with extra kisses" green and used GIMP to do that (GIMP is a free photo-editing program available for both Windows and the Mac). Then I pulled it into Microsoft Word along with the sprig of mistletoe. I printed them out and colored them. I used Copic markers for the mistletoe and then (using my early Christmas present from DH) used my new Prismacolor pencils to shade the mistletoe. And I used the pencils to color "Merry Christmas," which is small and so much easier with sharp pencils.
Of course, the "fun" for me is to construct the card (after figuring out my layout). I found the DP, which was what guided my coloring of the leaves and the green for "with extra kisses." I die cut the mistletoe image with a stitched die, matted it with my "trusty" Mini Perfect Layers tool, and then worked out the base. Then I popped up the mistletoe square, finally added the little heart with floss, and added some Wink of Stella. Voila...and it was done (it will not be a surprise to my DH...but he will enjoy having it on his desk on Christmas day).
As always, thank you for taking a closer look at my card! I hope you have a wonderful week as you continue to get ready for Christmas and Hanukkah. Hugs, sweet friends!
Paper: Solar White #80 and #110 (Neenah), Pure Poppy (PTI), Comfort and Joy (My Mind's Eye)
Paper Size: A-2
Ink: Printer
Accessories: Copic markers, Prismacolor pencils, Stitched Square STAX dies (MFT), Heart Buttons die (Memory Box), Mini Perfect Layers tool, white DMC floss, Wink of Stella, Thin 3D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives), small glue dots (ZOTS), white tape
Techniques: Digital images using GIMP and Microsoft Word
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Wed, Dec 07, 2016 @ 9:22 AM
Oh, Cheryl, this card is outstanding, as usual, my special sister and friend! Your coloring of the mistletoe is magnificent. I love the threaded heart button in the corner! Your card exhibits such love for your DH, and I'm sure he'll love it. You're such an outstanding artist, sis!! God Bless You!!
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7326
Wed, Dec 07, 2016 @ 12:01 PM
Such a stunning card. Of course always beautifully coloured and your selection of design paper is just perfect too. I love that cute little stitched heart - just what was needed to go with the "extra kisses".
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Wed, Dec 07, 2016 @ 1:17 PM
Oh sis this is wonderful!!! I love the layout and as always your colouring knocks my socks off. You are going to love the Prismacolour Pencils - BIL is a gem hey! I love everything about this beautiful creation and I love you too!
------------------------------ Susie
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Registered: May 31, 2009 Location: East Tennessee enjoying the mountain views Posts: 32997
Sat, Dec 10, 2016 @ 10:10 AM
This sentiment is so sweet and perfect for a loved one. Beautiful card Cheryl.. Congrats on the new Prismacolor pencils... If I hadn't read your description I would have sworn that you used metallic dp for your Merry Christmas...
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 90281
Sun, Dec 11, 2016 @ 4:45 AM
Oh my goodness what an amazing card you created for your DH. The image and coloring are so wonderful and the sentiment is so perfect for him too. Beautifully done.