Afternoon, as we are mid way through July it's time for a new colour combo from Color Hues.
This time we are going slightly festive with this bold colour duo. Here's my inspiration for you.
It just had to be a Christmas card for me with these colours, in fact I made two because I couldn't decide which to make!
This first card is pretty straightforward, white heat embossed script on white card, stencilled through a holly stencil and mounted on a red base card with just that little bit of sparkle in the strip of glitter paper and a gold sentiment.
The two tone leaves were made by inking first with Mowed Lawn DI then again with Evergreen Bough towards the end of the leaves. Festive Berries DI, what else, for the berries.
This second card was done freehand with some watercolour paint and a some white dimensional accents, framed with an Avery Elle die cut frame and Woodware sentiment.
I made a card using the same technique here if you are interested in the details of my method.
So will you go down the Christmas route or use the colours in your own way, we'd love to see what you do use by linking up into the Color Hues gallery.
Should you need more inspiration why not check out the rest of the DT and our GD here.
Joining in over at:-
Stencil- STAMPlorations
Text stamp - Indigo Blu
Sentiment - Uniko
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AG - no blue option for me
Watercolour
...not finished, the script them ink blended is gorgeous and yes I am going to try that this year! Wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am going to start with card #2. Free hand? Wow! I just love this and the touch of snow adorning the berries and branches. Very pretty card. As for card #1...Stenciling over the script was such a great idea. I have not done that in years. Thanks for the reminder and for doing such a wonderful job with our colors.
ReplyDeleteOh Julie, this is beautiful! I love how you inked over the embossing for such lovely texture! The first card is classic and so elegant, I love every detail. Your second card is amazing!! Gorgeous watercoloring - freehand, WOW!
ReplyDeleteYour first card is so pretty Julie, but I am absolutely in LOVE with your freehand style 2nd card...GORGEOUS!! And YAY for 2 cards for your Christmas stash! You definitely nailed this challenge my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteYour freestyle card is so inspiring! It's just gorgeous, and of course, I love the first card, too. The stenciling over the script is also wonderfully creative!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so amazing Jules. LOVE the white embossed text with your stenciled leaves! Your watercoloured berries and greenery are AMAZING! I went back to the original card you posted from this w/c video and watched the video too. You have such talent for watercolouring. Your card is STUNNING. Always inspired when I visit. Love, Loll
ReplyDeleteYour first card is such a beautiful design, Julie! The script inside the stenciled images looks amazing, as does that touch of sparkle with the red glitter paper. I am in awe of your watercoloring skills on your second card, which is nothing short of stunning and I'm so glad you shared it!
ReplyDeleteWOW ... both cards are just AWESOME!! So bright & beautiful!! Don't forget to share these beauties with us in our Peace On Earth Christmas challenge blog (link below). Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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You freehanded that second card and didn't use it on the blog?????? It's amazing!!! Of course I do love the first one too, especially the heat embossed text. Wonderfully done
ReplyDeleteWow Julie, two absolute beauts. I might just borrow the idea for the first but could never (in a million) create artwork like your fantastic second card, beautifully painted x
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to case your first card--absolutely love it! I'm totally in awe of your freehand work--beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comments Greta. :)
DeleteI particularly love the first card with the embossed script. Going to keep that in mind for a future card--thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have inspired you Toni. :)
DeleteWhat a fabulous pair of festive cards, Julie! I really like the technique on the first one and the second on is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are well and thanks for sharing with us at ATSM.
Hugs
Carol x
Gorgeous cards but wow your second one is so lovely - I adore that scene youve created - thanks for sharing with us at Addicted to Stamps and More
ReplyDeleteA duo of gorgeous festive cards. The script on the first is an eye-catching technique; your freehand version is a work of art. WOW x two!
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2 stunning cards Julie, love the look of the script through the stencilling and your watercoloured freehand is amazing, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful cards! I am going to have to try that embossing/stenciling technique!!!
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