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
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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
Paper piecing with Julie Nutting paper doll – Rita
Hello and welcome. There's another fun challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown this week - paper piecing. This is such a great technique to make more of your stamps, adding pattern and texture to your project and gives a different look to colouring with inks or pencils. It's also a fab way of using up… Continue reading Paper piecing with Julie Nutting paper doll – Rita
Lora Bailora Christmas trees
Hello and welcome. I have the honour of setting the challenges for the whole of December over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown - I'm so excited! We are trimming our tree today, giving me inspiration for my card this week. There's still time to make that special card for that certain someone before Christmas, so… Continue reading Lora Bailora Christmas trees
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