Monday, December 24, 2012

A joyful Christmas!

Hi everyone,

It's almost time, tonight it's Christmas Eve and tomorrow it's really Christmas! It all went so very quickly! This week we have no challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show, but we wish you all a merry Christmas and all the design team members have something they want to share with you for this festive week. Please check it out!
Last year was the first year that I've made ​​Christmas cards, and I had so much fun that I wanted to do that again this year. And for my Christmas card I used my alternative Christmas colors yet again.


Below a short impression how I've made them​​. Unfortunately, not all steps are captured, because I was so busy that I just didn't think about taking pictures...


The background is made with the Tim Holtz Distress Wrinkle Free technique. To let the 25 stand out I used Glossy Accents to glue down the black colored Dry Glitter. That stuff is totally awesome!

  
Finally, the Holiday Lamp Post got some serious use!


With the drybrush technique I have the lamp post with a golden glow. And every lamppost got some vellum windows.

The tinsel is light colored with 3 colors of alcohol ink.











Before you go, I wanted to let you know that Simon Says Stamp has a really amazing clearance going on! 40% OFF EVERYTHING IN OUR end of year sale category coupon code CLEAR40 now through December 31.

Thank you for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!

Hugs,
Sandra

12 comments:

Anna-Karin said...

This card is absolutely wonderful Sandra!! Love the look of the lamppost and the vellum was such a clever idea. The drybrushing adds a perfect touch. A very merry Christmas to you!!

Candy C said...

Hello Sandra. I LOVE this card and I am so happy that I got one of these from you for Christmas this year! LOVE LOVE it! Thank you so much! It's even prettier in person than it is in your picture! I wish you and your family Christmas blessings and a safe, happy, healthy New Year. <3 Candy

Suzanne C said...

What a fabulous tag and array of tags! Love the bright happy colors! Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas!

Terry said...

I can tell you that this is one gorgeous Christmas card! Love my card! Sandra, I wish you a most Merry Christmas and fabulous New Year! Thank you! Hugs!

Cornelie said...

Mooi gemaakt! Erge leuke kaart!
Jij ook hele fijne dagen!

Dan said...

Absolutely lovely cards Sandra! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

Anonymous said...

That looks familiar! LOVE it! Merry Christmas!!!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

You do this do well! Wonderful! Merry Christmas!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Such a beautiful and unique Christmas card, Sannie! It made me smile when I opened the one you sent to us! Lovely work!

Happy Holidays!
*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Terry said...

Hey San, ik hoop dat je het leuk hebt gehad met de kerstdagen en je projectje is geweldig hoor meis, superss leuk en in het echie is tie nog mooier hihihih Thanks hoor meiske enne voor het nieuwe jaar hoop ik nog heel vaak met je te babbelen hoor. Veel liefs Terry xxxx

Claudine said...

These are amazing, I love the un-traditional colors!!! Fantastic!!

Sandy said...

This looks so familiar and I love all your work but I think you know that!!
Sandy