It’s time for the Crushing Christmas Cards Hop! I had so much fun creating this festive scene featuring the adorable Christmas Penguins Digi Stamp from Amanda Jayne Designs!
I paired them with the beautiful Cover Up Die Snowflakes by Lil' Inker Designs (a beloved brand that. has since closed) and brought it all to life with a vibrant background using Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers - Tropical Fiesta Set. Color, texture, and cuteness? Check, check, and check!
Be sure to head over to Instagram and hop along for tons of holiday inspiration — and get a head start on those handmade cards!
To create this card, I began by printing the Christmas Penguins Digital Image onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock. I colored it with alcohol markers and fussy cut it for a crisp, clean edge.
For the background, I worked on a panel of Canson XL watercolor paper, lightly misting it with water before applying Turquoise and Purple Wine shades from the Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers – Tropical Fiesta Set. The ink flowed beautifully with the water, creating a dreamy, blended effect that reminded me of a chilly winter sky.
Once dry, I took a piece of white cardstock and die cut it using the Snowflakes Cover Up Die from Lil' Inker Designs. I adhered this detailed die-cut over the watercolor panel with liquid glue to allow the vibrant colors to peek through the snowflake pattern.
Next, I added dimension by popping the colored penguin and the heat-embossed sentiment on foam tape. Everything was assembled onto a clean white card base for a crisp wintery finish.
This card combines texture, color, and cute winter charm — and it was so much fun to make!
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These colors are amazing. LOVE this. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI'm also happy to see that you're sharing your sweet cards in the BYSHC Christmas in July Linky Party.
DeleteCarianne, this is a wonderful card! I love all the elements, but that background really pops with the snowflakes and lovely colors. I love the digital stamp too. So cute and at such a great price! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday! :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and adorable!!! Thank you for joining us at the {BYSHC} Christmas in July Linky Party ~Von Marie~
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Carianne! Love the pretty colors! Thanks for sharing with the Christmas in July {BYSHC} Linky Party!
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