Hello and welcome. It's the first Saturday of a new month, and that means its time for a sketch challenge over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown. I had so much fun with the previous mixed media challenge that I decided to create a background for my card using my gelli plate with oxide inks and… Continue reading Gelli print background with oxide inks
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Mixed media festive flurry
Hello and welcome. There is a mixed media challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown this week. The term mixed media is used to describe artwork that is made from a variety of different materials or media. I got out lots my craft supplies and spent a pleasant evening just creating. To make the background, I… Continue reading Mixed media festive flurry
Black and silver Christmas card
Hi and welcome. The colour challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown this week is to use black and silver. Not really my go to colours and this challenge has pushed me out of my comfort zone a bit. As always, neutrals such as black and white are allowed too... The black and white snowflake dsp… Continue reading Black and silver Christmas card
Christmas acetate shaker card
Hello and welcome. The stash challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown this week is to use acetate. Perfect time to make a shaker card ... I cut a piece of dsp to size and inserted into an acetate bag, folding it on one edge to fit, then filled with snowflake sequins before sealing the bag. … Continue reading Christmas acetate shaker card
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